New World, near the Bambur Sea.
A Beasts Pirates warship flying the flag of Totto Land lay across the sea.
Aboard the flagship, the Queen Mama Chanter, Charlotte Linlin was speaking to someone through a Den Den Mushi with a serious expression.
"You mean that not long after Marine Headquarters learned that Totto Land was gathering information on the Valthior Pirates' movements, they formed a large fleet of fifteen warships, at least ten Vice Admirals, and Admiral Sengoku himself leading it, crossed the Red Line, and entered the New World?" Charlotte Linlin swallowed and asked the Den Den Mushi.
"That is right, Mama. Three days ago, near the waters of Mysteria Island, eyewitness reports of that large Marine fleet had already begun spreading!" Perospero reported nervously from the other side of the Den Den Mushi.
At this moment, Charlotte Linlin's heart felt incredibly heavy.
Because she knew very well about Valthior's Celestial Dragon background. At a time like this, with something like this suddenly happening, how could she not think too much?
Totto Land had just gathered intelligence on the Valthior Pirates and, based on that intelligence, reached the Bambur Sea to wait for them and start a fight.
Then right after that, Marine Headquarters immediately formed such a large fleet and rushed straight into the New World.
No matter how she thought about it, something felt wrong.
Had Valthior called for backup?
"That bastard Valthior is actually this despicable! He called for reinforcements? Is he not afraid this will spread and ruin his reputation? As a pirate, if he colludes with the Marines, how can he possibly be worthy of sitting on the throne of a Pirate Emperor?" Kaido slammed the table not far away and cursed.
But it was precisely those complaints that made Charlotte Linlin's eyes light up.
"That is right. Thinking about it that way, the Marines may not have been called by Valthior…"
"But Mama… we still have to be cautious!" Perospero said worriedly from the other side of the Den Den Mushi.
Charlotte Linlin snorted coldly. "Other matters would be one thing. After all, there are plenty of cases where we pirates and the Marines cooperate. But this time, as long as he still wants to secure the title of Pirate Emperor, he cannot collude with the Marines. That would cut him off from the New World!"
Pirates and Marines were openly hostile, but in private, almost every great pirate had cooperated with the Marines to some degree.
In the original story, Kaido was even a weapons supplier for the Marines, which was absurd.
After saying that, Charlotte Linlin directly hung up the Den Den Mushi and ignored Perospero.
She silently stared at the Den Den Mushi. After a moment, under Kaido's surprised gaze, Charlotte Linlin dialed a specific signal wave that she had never once used before.
After waiting for a prolonged period, to the point where Charlotte Linlin began to suspect if the other side was deliberately refusing to answer, the call was suddenly connected.
An equally bewildered voice drifted through from the other side. "Linlin?"
The instant she heard that voice, Charlotte Linlin let out a breath of relief and said in a low voice, "I thought the Den Den Mushi frequency you left me back then was fake, Valthior…"
"I am surprised you still remember I gave you one…" Valthior clicked his tongue. "I almost forgot it myself."
"Mamamama. After all, back on Cake Island, I did send you a marriage proposal…" Charlotte Linlin laughed fiercely.
Kaido, sitting across the table, froze when he heard this.
Why had he never heard about this before? Now he had one more reason he had to move against Valthior.
"Hahahahaha! What? Are you ready to settle down now? So you want to find an honest man like me to take responsibility?" Valthior laughed loudly.
Kaido's expression changed when he heard this. "Linlin, you…"
If you want someone to take responsibility, you could come to me first! Why go so far when I am right here? How am I, Kaido, worse than Valthior?
But before Kaido could say those words, Charlotte Linlin raised her hand and stopped him. Then she said, "I will not beat around the bush with you, Valthior. The rumors on the sea lately have made me very unhappy. They say you, Shiki, and Whitebeard are the Three Pirate Emperors of the New World. I refuse to accept that!"
"Go on," Valthior replied calmly.
"In the New World, strength decides everything. I investigated your route after you returned from the West Blue. Soon, you will pass through the Bambur Sea. I am already waiting for you here, and I will not move. Valthior, if you are afraid, then avoid this sea and run back to Frost Island like a coward. At the same time, I will gladly take the title of Pirate Emperor for myself…" Charlotte Linlin said with a cold laugh.
"Hahahahaha, I see. So you want to challenge me? I did not expect you to be so proper about it. You even informed me in advance… Well, though I already knew where you were," Valthior said with a smile.
He was indeed a little surprised.
After all, Charlotte Linlin had not greeted him while investigating his movements and making preparations. So he had thought this would be an undeclared attack.
Unexpectedly, after setting everything up, Charlotte Linlin suddenly contacted him and openly declared that she wanted to seize the title of Pirate Emperor.
That truly surprised Valthior.
After all, he had no way of knowing that Charlotte Linlin had been frightened by the Marines' big move, which was why she had arranged this show.
As long as Valthior agreed, she would immediately spread the news across the sea and make everyone know that Big Mom, Charlotte Linlin, had challenged Winter's Wrath, Valthior.
That way, if Valthior borrowed the Marines' power, it would be completely indefensible. The pirate world would despise him.
And if Valthior did not agree, she would also immediately spread the news and let everyone on the sea know that Valthior was afraid of Big Mom.
Then the title of Pirate Emperor would be even less likely to fall into Valthior's hands.
She would take that title and return to Cake Island.
After that, if Valthior wanted to take back the title, he would have to come to Cake Island as the challenger.
Hearing Valthior's words, Charlotte Linlin pretended to be calm and said, "After all, this is not a personal grudge. There is no deep hatred between us. If I suddenly attacked you, it would be lacking in style. That is why I am informing you in advance…"
Knowing full well that Valthior's background was deep, Charlotte Linlin also deliberately put on a posture of "this has nothing to do with personal hatred."
Because she was truly afraid that if she pushed Valthior too far, this guy would stop caring about anything and take mad revenge on her.
As a powerful Celestial Dragon with influence and authority, if he truly went crazy, all of Totto Land would suffer.
So Charlotte Linlin emphasized that this was not a personal grudge.
It was purely a fight for the title of Pirate Emperor.
"Since you are this polite and sincere, then if I refuse your challenge, it would make me look far too cowardly. Five days…" Valthior paused slightly before continuing, "Barring anything unexpected, I will reach the Bambur Sea in five days. When the time comes, let us have a proper match, Linlin."
Neither of them said anything more, and they soon hung up the Den Den Mushi.
After that, the news that Charlotte Linlin and Valthior would fight in the Bambur Sea began spreading wildly across the sea.
In recent months, the New World had indeed been turbulent. The matter of the Three Pirate Emperors had stirred up no small amount of trouble, and many arrogant people had been crazily provoking Valthior, Shiki, and Whitebeard.
But now, Charlotte Linlin and Kaido joining forces to challenge Valthior was considered the most meaningful challenge since the rumors of the Three Emperors first appeared on the sea.
The president of the World Economy News Paper, Morgans, even declared directly in the newspaper:
"No matter the outcome of this battle, the winner will become the first person to truly secure the title of Pirate Emperor of the New World!"
Sea Circle Calendar, January 16, 1492.
Four days before the scheduled battle between Valthior and Charlotte Linlin.
Valthior crushed Little Oars with overwhelming force, instantly defeating him when he came to block the way.
On the route of the Oro Jackson, he left behind an Ancient Giant ice sculpture that would not melt until half a month later. If Valthior had not shown mercy, Little Oars would have nearly frozen to death.
Sea Circle Calendar, January 17, 1492.
A chaotic battle broke out in Merveille, New World.
Captain John the Treasure Hunter launched a surprise attack on Shiki's base, throwing Merveille into chaos.
Sea Circle Calendar, January 18, 1492.
Whitebeard, Edward Newgate, fought a great battle with Red Count, Patrick Redfield, on Logris Island.
On the same day, Admiral Sengoku of Marine Headquarters led a fleet into the Venick Sea of the New World and defeated Sanjuan Wolf. However, he did not arrest him, and the Marine fleet hurriedly left.
In just a few short days, the entire New World seemed to be at war, with conflicts erupting everywhere.
Sea Circle Calendar, January 19, 1492.
Noon.
The Valthior Pirates arrived in the Bambur Sea.
The Oro Jackson and the Queen Mama Chanter faced each other from several hundred meters apart.
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