"Worororororo~"
Kaido laughed heartily while holding the latest newspaper. "This kid really suits my taste."
Powerful and daring enough to attack the Celestial Dragons living in Mary Geoise... This was exactly the kind of subordinate he needed!
At this moment, Kaido felt an intense desire for Meiser - he had to have that man!!!
"I never expected that Blood-Eyed Ninja would do something so shocking," Queen said with astonishment from his seat. "His courage is simply too great."
To charge into Mary Geoise alone?
Even their big brother Kaido had never done such a thing!
Yet that Blood-Eyed Ninja had... This guy was truly admirable.
"Indeed astonishing," King stared intently at the images in the newspaper. "But why would he do this?"
Could it be like Fisher Tiger, just to free those slaves in Mary Geoise?
Other than that, he couldn't think of any other reason for the man to go to Mary Geoise.
Then, King noticed the special symbol on Meiser's arm.
Looking at these symbols, King frowned, thinking: 'What is this thing...'
A tattoo or... some kind of code?
Just then, Jack the Drought laughed loudly: "Ahahahaha, I acknowledge him!"
Queen: ???
King: ???
Both looked at Jack with confused expressions, clearly not expecting him to suddenly say such a thing.
The young Jack they were staring at paid no attention to their gazes, instead laughing heartily: "Only a man like this is qualified to become our companion!"
Yes, companion!
Not merely a subordinate, but a core companion of the Beasts Pirates!
Then Jack looked at Kaido and said: "Right, big brother Kaido!"
"Wororororo, absolutely right!"
Kaido, after taking a big drink, laughed heartily: "I really like this kid!"
After speaking, Kaido continued drinking from his gourd, clearly in very good spirits.
Hearing this, King remained silent for a moment before shaking his head. "Let's wait until he survives first."
Although the deed was truly admirable... Mary Geoise wasn't a place that could be easily invaded!
No one knew whether this ninja kid would be killed by the World Government's elite forces, so there was no point considering this now.
"That's true," Queen also nodded.
As a scientist who had lived for decades, Queen understood very well the World Government's deep resources.
So... this Blood-Eyed Ninja would most likely die in Mary Geoise.
However... the other party possessed an Undying Body, so there was still a possibility of survival!
After listening to his two older brothers, Jack instinctively furrowed his brow.
But before he could speak, Kaido declared, "A man like that wouldn't die so easily."
His intuition told him that audacious brat was definitely still alive!
With that thought, Kaido stood up, appearing ready to depart.
"Big Brother Kaido, where are you going?" Queen quickly asked.
"To pick up that kid, of course," Kaido replied without hesitation.
That ninja brat must be in dire need of help right now, so... he intended to search for the guy!
If he could find him, he might as well rescue him along the way.
As for the World Government's pursuers?
What a joke—as the world's strongest creature, how could Kaido possibly fear mere World Government lackeys?
Hearing Kaido's words, Jack's eyes immediately lit up.
He then said, "Big Brother Kaido, let me go with you!"
Accompanying Big Brother Kaido to retrieve someone would surely lead to encounters with stronger opponents from the World Government.
Then... he could just cut down a few!
Kaido glanced at Jack and said, "I can fly there alone without issue. How would I bring you along?"
He certainly couldn't let this brat ride on his back to fly.
Jack was taken aback for a moment, then scratched his head and said, "Then how about..."
"How about what?" Queen interrupted. "Have you forgotten what we're supposed to be doing right now?"
Ignoring Jack's dazed expression, Queen turned to Kaido and said, "Big Brother Kaido, we came out here to seize territory from the Whitebeard Pirates."
"If you leave, how are we supposed to deal with Red Hair and BIG MOM?
They weren't particularly concerned about the officers from the other two Four Emperors crews, but the problem was... they didn't know if the captains of those pirate crews would intervene!
If the opposing captains took action, their All-Stars wouldn't stand a chance.
So Big Brother Kaido absolutely could not leave!
"Queen is right, Big Brother Kaido," King chimed in at that moment. "Now isn't the appropriate time for you to depart."
Although they had captured some territory recently, they hadn't achieved their strategic objectives yet, so they needed to continue attacking the Whitebeard Pirates' islands!
And during this process... conflicts with the other two Four Emperors crews were inevitable!
Therefore... to prevent major losses for their own pirate crew, their Big Brother Kaido couldn't leave this place.
Kaido frowned upon hearing this, then silently returned to his seat, clearly taking their words into consideration.
Seeing that Kaido didn't leave immediately, King breathed a sigh of relief.
He then continued, "Big Brother Kaido, I know what you're worried about, but your concern is clearly unnecessary."
"Why?"
"This newspaper was published today, but the incident occurred yesterday," King explained. "Do you think... the Blood-Eyed Ninja would still be in Mary Geoise at this point?"
The Blood-Eyed Ninja's battle this time was fundamentally different from clashes involving other powerful figures.
When other powerful individuals engage in life-or-death battles without external interference, they can indeed fight for days and nights.
But what about the Blood-Eyed Ninja?
He was in Mary Geoise!
That's the residence of the Celestial Dragons and the stronghold of the World Government!
In such a place, would the World Government show any respect for a strong opponent?
Would they engage in a one-on-one duel with him?
Absolutely not!
So he believed the battle involving the Blood-Eyed Ninja had most likely concluded.
Either the Blood-Eyed Ninja was killed by the World Government, or he had already escaped.
Therefore, there was no need for Brother Kaido to take such a huge risk to go there.
Listening to King's explanation, Kaido fell silent, clearly understanding the other's meaning.
As King said, if the Blood-Eyed Ninja were still alive, he would most likely no longer be in Mary Geoise.
Under these circumstances, going there would be meaningless.
Moreover... his departure would put the Beasts Pirates in danger, so he couldn't leave.
Thinking this, Kaido silently picked up the wine on the table and began drinking.
Seeing that Brother Kaido didn't leave immediately, King understood his decision and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Speaking of which... isn't Morgans publishing the newspaper a bit too quickly?" Queen said. "That's Mary Geoise we're talking about!"
How could he publish the newspaper about something that happened just yesterday?
That's somewhat unbelievable...
Could it be that he has reporters stationed even in the Celestial Dragons' living quarters?
"Who knows," King shook his head.
Perhaps someone secretly passed the information to Morgans.
At that moment, King remembered the patterns on Meiser's arm.
He murmured to himself: 'Could it be the work of the Blood-Eyed Ninja?'
With this thought, he fell into deep contemplation.
Just then, a member of the Beasts Pirates rushed in from outside, saying: "Boss Kaido, we can see the island now!"
Smash!
Hearing his subordinate's words, Kaido directly smashed the wine bottle in his hand on the ground.
Without a word, he picked up his Spiked Club and walked outside.
"Boss Kaido?"
Seeing Kaido preparing to take action personally, the pirate was stunned.
"Stop daydreaming," King said. "Hurry up and follow!"
He could tell that their leader was in a foul mood, so... the people on that island would have to face the consequences!
Meanwhile, elsewhere.
In Totto Land's Whole Cake Island, BIG MOM was sitting comfortably in her seat, happily enjoying cakes and other delicacies.
"Mamamamama~"
After casually wiping her hands, BIG MOM turned her gaze to her son, Charlotte Mont-d'Or.
"Mont-d'Or."
"Yes, Mother."
"How are things going with Katakuri and the others?" BIG MOM inquired.
"Currently achieving significant results," Mont-d'Or replied.
Although the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates are quite powerful, the executives of our BIG MOM Pirates are no pushovers either.
So they've managed to seize quite a few territories during this period.
"Have we taken that island abundant with delicious food?"
"It's secured."
"That's good." BIG MOM nodded.
Other things she could overlook, but those islands abundant with delicious food absolutely had to be seized!
As if recalling certain scenes, drool unconsciously trickled from the corner of BIG MOM's mouth.
Witnessing this, Mont-d'Or's heart trembled, thinking: 'Please don't let Mother have a Food Craving Syndrome episode now...
Without Brother Katakuri around, there's no way we can stop Mother once she falls into madness!'
Thinking this, Mont-d'Or immediately spoke up: "Mother, I just received some news!"
"Oh?"
BIG MOM snapped back to attention upon hearing this, then looked down at Mont-d'Or and said: "What news?"
"The Beasts Pirates appear to have mobilized their entire force." Mont-d'Or reported.
Hearing Mont-d'Or's words, BIG MOM instinctively furrowed her brow: "The entire force, huh...
That brat Kaido really has some nerve. Isn't he afraid someone might take the opportunity to attack his Land of Wano?
But after considering the Land of Wano's unique geographical position, BIG MOM fell silent.
It seems... there really is nothing to fear.
And given Kaido's mobility, even if the Land of Wano were invaded, he could return to reinforce it in an extremely short time.
"Mother?"
Seeing BIG MOM remain silent, Mont-d'Or tentatively said: "Should you..."
"Our Totto Land is different from the Land of Wano." BIG MOM shook her head. "So I cannot leave."
She didn't possess Kaido's level of mobility and couldn't return to Totto Land in an extremely short time, therefore she couldn't easily depart from Totto Land.
At least not until Katakuri returned.
Seeing that BIG MOM had made her position clear, Mont-d'Or said nothing more.
Just then, a Chess Soldier entered from outside, holding a newspaper in hand.
"Mother, here is today's newspaper."
After speaking, he placed the newspaper on the table and then stepped aside.
"Mont-d'Or, see if there's any noteworthy information." BIG MOM instructed.
Following the command, Mont-d'Or approached, picked up the newspaper from the table, and glanced at it.
"Bl... Blood-Eyed Ninja invaded Mary Geoise?" Mont-d'Or exclaimed in shock.
Looking at the content in the newspaper, Mont-d'Or's eyes were filled with disbelief.
Was he seeing things?
No... the information clearly stated that Meiser had invaded Mary Geoise!
"Invaded Mary Geoise?" BIG MOM clearly became interested, leaning closer and saying: "That kid Meiser?"
"Yes..."
"Let me see."
Taking the newspaper from her son's hand, BIG MOM carefully read through it.
After a moment, she grinned widely and laughed: "I never expected that kid to dare do something like this! This truly surprises me!"
"Mamamamama~"
If he dares to do something like this, what else wouldn't he dare to do?
Mamamamama~ She was becoming more and more satisfied with this prospective son-in-law. Then, she continued flipping through the pages but couldn't find any information about whether the Blood-Eyed Ninja had survived and escaped Mary Geoise.
This discovery caused BIG MOM to show a dissatisfied expression.
"What's going on? Why is there no follow-up?" BIG MOM questioned.
Mont-d'Or thought for a moment about the newspaper's release time and the incident's timing before speaking: "Perhaps the battle hasn't concluded yet."
"Releasing the newspaper before the battle ended?" BIG MOM frowned. "Is that possible? Since when did Morgans have such capability?"
"What if someone delivered intelligence to Morgans in advance?" Mont-d'Or suggested. "For example, someone in Mary Geoise transmitting photo contents to him using a Fax Transponder Snail."
Otherwise, there would be no explanation for how Morgans could publish the newspaper so quickly.
"You mean..." BIG MOM pondered before guessing, "Could this be Meiser's doing?"
"That possibility exists." Mont-d'Or nodded. "Of course, it could also be reporters Morgans stationed in the Holy Land in advance."
Those reporters would dare anything to create sensational news, so transmitting messages from such a place was plausible.
BIG MOM considered this and nodded. "That is indeed possible."
"The question is whether Meiser can survive leaving that place." Mont-d'Or frowned.
The other party's actions truly shocked and impressed him, but the problem was... that place was extremely dangerous!
Even with his Undying Body, that guy might still be killed!
"Then it depends on his own capabilities." BIG MOM declared. "If he truly manages to leave Mary Geoise alive, immediately send people to find him and bring him to Totto Land to marry Galette!"
She had no intention of missing out on such a powerful son-in-law.
"But Mama... wouldn't the World Government have objections if we bring Meiser back at such a time..."
"Afraid of what?"
BIG MOM's eyes turned cold. "I am BIG MOM!"
If she feared even the World Government... what kind of Pirate King would she be!
Mont-d'Or fell silent for a moment before smiling at BIG MOM. "You're absolutely right!"
With Mama here, they had no need to fear any World Government!
Moreover... with Meiser joining them, their BIG MOM Pirates would become even stronger, making them even less concerned about the World Government!
"Alright, go gather intelligence about that Meiser kid." BIG MOM waved her hand. "Find that boy by any means necessary."
"Yes, Mama!"
Beyond the two Four Emperors, other factions also received intelligence about the Blood-Eyed Ninja attacking Mary Geoise.
"The Blood-Eyed Ninja actually dared to charge into Mary Geoise alone?" one man exclaimed in shock. "This guy is too terrifying!"
"That's the World Government's stronghold! How... how dare he? Does he not know what this means?"
"Now this is a true hero!"
"Exactly!"
"Hahaha, those Celestial Dragon bastards finally have someone dealing with them!"
"Well done, Blood-Eyed Ninja!"
How many years has it been?
How many years since anyone dared to do such a thing?
At that moment, a flame ignited in the hearts of some people!
It was as if... a certain thought in their minds had been kindled by Meiser's actions.
The next moment, these people laughed with immense excitement, then drank heartily with their companions in the tavern, celebrating this major event!
"Let's toast to the Blood-Eyed Ninja!"
"Cheers!!"