Rosen and Bullet left after meeting Shanks.
Rosen believed Shanks would definitely go.
On the way to Totto Land, the Marine announced to the entire World through newspapers.
In three months, the orphan of Pirate King Roger, Ace, the Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Second Division, would be executed.
This news shook the entire World. A news bird dropped a newspaper from the sky, landing on Rosen's small boat.
Rosen held the newspaper, a smile on his face.
Just then, a large ship appeared ahead.
Standing on the bow of that large ship was a tall man.
The man had reddish-brown hair, and a scarf covered half of his face.
He held a trident, his gaze as sharp as a falcon's.
At the same time Rosen discovered the other party, the other party also discovered Rosen's small boat.
Charlotte Katakuri, one of the Three Sweet Commanders under the Big Mama Pirates.
Katakuri leaped, crossing hundreds of meters, and landed on Rosen's small boat.
Then Katakuri's sharp gaze swept over Rosen and Bullet on the boat.
Bullet was performing weighted training, ignoring Katakuri's arrival.
Rosen leaned against the gunwale, smiling as he looked at Katakuri.
Although Rosen and Bullet were somewhat famous, not everyone recognized them.
At least Katakuri did not recognize Rosen and Bullet.
But Katakuri's keen perception still sensed that the two people on this small boat were not simple.
Katakuri pointed his trident at Rosen: "Who are you? Do you know where this is?"
"This is Totto Land, the territory of the Big Mama Pirates. My name is Rosen, and he is my employee, Bullet."
"Bullet?" Katakuri looked at Bullet: "Are you Roger's crewmate?"
Compared to Rosen, Bullet's fame was clearly much greater.
Bullet continued his weighted training, ignoring Katakuri's question.
Katakuri's trident pointed at Bullet: "I'm asking you a question."
"Hehe..." Rosen chuckled. Katakuri suddenly attacked Rosen.
But the next moment, the trident in Katakuri's hand shattered, and the fragments flew back, piercing into Katakuri's mind.
Katakuri retreated several steps. That was his Observation Haki, foreseeing the future.
Relying on the Observation Haki that foresees the future, Katakuri was always victorious when facing any enemy.
The next moment, Katakuri's Observation Haki activated again.
But the result was still the same. Although the attack methods were different, he was still instantly killed.
Katakuri's cold sweat dripped down. He activated Observation Haki again and again, seeing scenes of his own death repeatedly.
At this moment, Katakuri finally realized that this old man in front of him was an existence on the same level as his Mama.
Only his Mama could defeat him so easily.
"Take me to see Mama," Rosen said.
"Sorry, I have other tasks," Katakuri said politely, "If you don't mind, please wait a moment."
Pirates with such stable emotions like Katakuri are truly rare.
In this World where the strong are respected, in this era where murder and robbery are common, combat is almost indispensable.
And Katakuri was one of the few pirates who could rationally face anything.
Of course, to make Katakuri's tone so peaceful, the other party had to be at least on the same level as him.
"What task?"
"Kaido of the Beasts is coming to our Totto Land. I received Mama's order to welcome Kaido."
"Ha... Perfect. Originally, I wanted to go to Kaido's territory after my journey in Totto Land concluded."
Katakuri's heart stirred slightly. This guy's strength was immense, and he even had a former Roger Pirates crewmate like Bullet under him.
Was he visiting Big Mama and the Beasts Pirates to discuss cooperation?
An hour later, a dragon-headed ship appeared in sight.
Even as a small dot appearing on the sea, it already exuded a domineering aura.
Kaido of the Beasts, the leader of the Beasts Pirates, and King, one of his Three Calamities, were on this ship. Both of them were exuding an overwhelmingly domineering aura.
Katakuri boarded Kaido's ship and immediately met Kaido.
"My Lord Kaido, Mama instructed me to come and welcome you."
Kaido sat on the deck, a large bowl in front of him. Even without actively releasing his aura, he still brought immense pressure to Katakuri.
"Katakuri, are you interested in joining my Pirate Crew? I can give you the position of a Calamity."
Katakuri was one of the few pirates Kaido found pleasing within the Big Mama Pirates.
Not only his strength, but also Katakuri's way of handling things, suited Kaido's taste.
"Sorry, I will only be loyal to Mama."
Big Mama might not be a qualified Mama, but she found the most suitable direction for her Pirate Crew's development.
That was to use blood ties as a bond, continuously having children, and developing a force of children who inherited part of her bloodline.
Most of these children possessed astonishing talents and were closely united around Big Mama, strengthening the Big Mama Pirates.
Katakuri was undoubtedly one of the most loyal and outstanding children.
"What a pity." Kaido couldn't force Katakuri to join his crew either.
After all, there were many beneficial collaborations between him and Big Mama.
Just then, Kaido's gaze suddenly swept towards the small boat following Katakuri's large ship.
"Who's on that?"
"Also here to visit Mama: White-Haired Ghost, and his subordinate, Bullet."
King stood beside Kaido and whispered a few words.
"Call them to my ship. I want to see them."
Katakuri looked at Kaido with difficulty. After all, Rosen was here to visit Big Mama, making him his guest.
Secondly, Rosen was clearly not an ordinary guest, and Kaido was not easy to get along with.
If it weren't for Mama standing behind him, Kaido probably wouldn't have spoken to him so calmly.
"It seems I've put you in a difficult position." Kaido stood up from the deck: "Then I'll go see him myself."
"Brother Kaido, I'll go bring them up," King offered.
"Then go."
King jumped onto Rosen's small boat, drawing his sword and pointing it at Rosen and Bullet.
"Boss Kaido orders you to see him."
Boom—
Bullet's violent aura was like a heavy punch, striking King.
King's face changed dramatically. He didn't expect Bullet to directly unleash Haoshoku on him like that.
He hurriedly used his Haoshoku to resist, but Bullet's Haoshoku was clearly of much higher quality than King's.
King could only barely resist Bullet's Haoshoku.
Just then, Kaido descended from the sky, his massive body landing on the small boat's deck, blocking Bullet's Haoshoku.
At the same time, Kaido raised his right fist to strike Bullet, and Bullet also raised his fist to meet it.
Bang—
With a single punch from the two super strong men, Bullet retreated three steps, while Kaido remained standing.
"Not bad, worthy of being a Calamity." Kaido looked at Bullet with satisfaction.
Bullet was stunned for a moment, then sneered: "You'll have to ask my boss about that."
"Your boss? This old man?" Kaido looked at Rosen, who had been watching the show from the side.
The next moment, Kaido's Haoshoku surged towards Rosen like a tide.
Rosen's gaze sharpened, and an even more turbulent Haoshoku surged towards Kaido.
Kaido's body swayed, and he took a step back.
Everyone looked at Rosen with disbelief.
Except for Bullet, no one thought Rosen could gain the upper hand in a confrontation with Kaido.
But the fact was, Rosen indeed had the upper hand.
Kaido was furious. His massive body pressed towards Rosen, and a powerful punch, unstoppable, swung towards Rosen's head.
But Rosen merely raised his right hand, effortlessly gripping Kaido's incoming fist.
"Originally, I intended to visit Big Mama first, then visit you," Rosen said, "Since Big Mama and the Beasts Pirates are both here, I'll get straight to the point. Three months from now, on the day of Ace's execution, the Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Second Division, I will host a gathering at Marineford. I hope Big Mama and the Beasts Pirates will both attend. Any pirate crew that refuses will be personally eliminated by me."
"Who do you think you are? Who do I think I am!? Why should I obey your orders?" Kaido suddenly raised his left hand and swung it at Rosen.
Rosen raised his right fist, which turned black, and at the same time, a layer of Fire covered his fist.
Blazing Sun Fist. Imprint!!
Rosen punched Kaido in the abdomen.
The next moment, Kaido felt as if he had been set ablaze from within. The intense pain made him almost unable to stand upright.
At the same time, Rosen's fist force erupted from behind Kaido as a scorching heat.
Tens of thousands of meters of sea behind him instantly boiled.
Kaido painfully knelt on the ground, smoke rising from his mouth, nose, and ears.
"I am not asking for your or Big Mama's opinion, but informing you," Rosen said, "If you do not attend, then I will destroy your pirate crew, and even your territories!"
Rosen then looked at Katakuri, who was still reeling from the shock.
Kaido of the Beasts was actually suppressed by Rosen!?
This was Kaido of the Beasts, a Four Emperors on par with his Mama!
"Please convey my message to Big Mama. I hope Mama doesn't fail to appreciate my kindness."
Katakuri knew he had no right to refuse, and could not refuse.
Rosen was not discussing with him either.
After Rosen and Bullet left, Kaido continued his voyage to Totto Land.
"Boss Kaido, how are you?"
"That guy is extremely strong!" Kaido had mostly recovered by now. His monstrous physique allowed him to recover from most injuries, even internal organ damage, in a very short time.
"We must unite with Big Mama. Only by combining our forces do we have a chance to defeat him."
Kaido's face was grim. Rosen's strength reminded him of that man, Rocks!
Only Rocks, from the past, had brought such immense pressure to Kaido.
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