Chapter 24 Kaido’S Wish And The Break With His Former Companions

Although Big Mom wasn't targeting anyone specific, the sheer intensity of her aura made everyone feel as if they were facing something utterly terrifying.

They were shaking uncontrollably.

They wanted to flee, but their legs felt like lead.

"Damn it, I feel so uncomfortable. I feel like I'm going to die!"

"Quick! Cover your ears!"

…

Quinn's face was drenched in cold sweat, and his voice trembled slightly.

"What an overwhelming sense of oppression! No wonder he's called an Emperor of the Sea, on par with Boss Kaido."

King nodded solemnly.

"Be careful! This is the power of Big Mom's Soul-Soul Fruit."

"If you show even a hint of fear in front of her, she'll seize your soul and you'll lose decades of your life! That's why she's known as the Queen of Soul!"

Except for those lying unconscious on the ground, the powerful cadres present were terrified. They covered their ears and avoided looking directly at her.

Under this crushing sense of oppression, the members of the BIGMOM Pirates struggled to remain calm.

Though they knew their mother wouldn't target them, the oppressive atmosphere still stirred up terrifying memories.

Carlos, who was directly facing this pressure, felt an overwhelming weight on his soul, as if invisible hands were constantly squeezing and pulling at him.

Breathing became extremely difficult under this ultimate pressure.

Then, suddenly, Carlos's eyes sharpened with fierce determination.

A quiet, unshakable pride surged within him.

He took a heavy step forward.

Boom!

His Conqueror's Haki, which had been dormant within him, erupted like a volcano!

The roar of his Haki surged toward the opponent like a massive tsunami!

Boom! Boom!

In mid-air, the two spiritual energies collided violently.

A deafening "buzzing" sound filled everyone's ears!

Countless pirates were overwhelmed; their vision went dark, they foamed at the mouth, and fell into a coma, dropping to the ground.

Only a few capable individuals managed to stay conscious.

Shimu, Fozifer, and Maria endured the discomfort and stared at the figure in front of them with horrified expressions.

Though Garros appeared small and thin compared to Big Mom, at that moment, he seemed as majestic as a mountain.

"He dares to look directly at her without flinching. Doesn't he fear her? What incredible courage!"

"He has Conqueror's Haki! This guy possesses the legendary Conqueror's Haki!"

"He's a heroic figure, rare among millions…"

Among the BIGMOM Pirates, countless people gaped at Carlos in shock.

Their mother, in this state, was their nightmare.

Anyone she targeted could lose decades of their life or die instantly!

Yet this man appeared indifferent and unaffected by their enraged mother.

Katakuri's face darkened as he slowly drew his trident.

Usually, he would have preferred to face Carlos head-on.

But for some reason, he felt a deep unease.

If he didn't act now, things could spiral into a catastrophic mistake!

Just as he was about to make a move, a massive figure had already taken action.

Auntie raised Napoleon high and slashed at Carlos!

She hadn't expected this brat to also possess Conqueror's Haki.

If she allowed him to continue growing, he could eventually become a threat to her!

"There's no room for so many tyrants in this sea!"

"You must be eliminated here!"

The surrounding Conqueror's Haki gathered like a storm and wrapped around the giant blade in her hand.

The sword was powerful and heavy, as if it were cutting through the very air.

The roar seemed capable of bursting eardrums!

Carlos frowned and suddenly drew a secret weapon from his waist.

He squatted slightly, preparing for what was to come.

At that moment, a heroic roar came from beside him.

"Thunder Eight Trigrams!"

With a gust of wind, Kaido appeared in front of Carlos.

He swung his mace forward with tremendous force!

Boom boom boom!

"Napoleon" and the giant mace didn't physically touch, but the collision created an earth-shattering noise.

Countless black thunders erupted from the clash.

The eyes of the two opponents locked in mid-air, like sparks colliding.

"Kaido… you bastard!"

"Linlin, if you want to take Garros, I suggest you give up."

"Don't forget, I gave you your Devil Fruit. You're here because of me! You still owe me a big favor!"

"True. Back then, I was just an intern, and your support was crucial. But…"

A fleeting look of sadness crossed Kaido's face before vanishing.

"But that's in the past, and we've since gone our separate ways."

"Now, I want to achieve what Rocks could not!"

Auntie's expression turned extremely grim.

"Do you want to dominate this sea? If so, we will become enemies, Kaido! I'll ask you one last time: Are you sure you want to be my enemy?"

Hearing his former companion's questions, Kaido was silent for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"That's right, Linlin!"

As they spoke, the two continued to press their attacks, intensifying their struggle.

The aura between them grew more terrifying and oppressive.

It felt as if a Category 12 typhoon was raging across the island.

The surrounding trees were uprooted by the wind.

The ground cracked beneath them.

Huge rocks and tons of dirt were hurled around.

The entire world seemed to tremble!

It felt like the end of the world.

Time passed minute by minute.

Countless Beasts Pirates battleships continued to arrive.

In a short time, more than 50,000 troops had gathered.

The clash between the two was so intense that they only dared to stay far away, blocking the entire sea area.

Unbeknownst to them, the BIGMOM Pirates were surrounded by cliffs and waterfalls, with no way to retreat.

Katakuri, Perospero, and other cadres watched in extreme anxiety.

Meanwhile, Beasts Pirates members like King, Quinn, and the recently joined Black Maria, Fozifer, and others were ready for battle and eagerly watching.

Their military strength far exceeded that of the BIGMOM Pirates.

The chances of winning a full-scale war were slim.

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In the midst of this tense atmosphere, the phone bug rang.

Perospero, the eldest son, turned to his mother in alarm.

"Mom! We've received news from Cracker at Cake Island."

"Admiral Akainu from Marine Headquarters is leading a fleet to the New World!"

"Marine must have heard about our expedition and is planning to attack Cake Island!"

"What!"

Auntie's face turned pale.

She exerted force, and her strength shifted to the side.

Amid the explosive clash, the two quickly distanced themselves.

Kaido didn't pursue. Instead, he slammed his mace into the ground and said in a deep voice:

"Linlin, for the sake of our past friendship, I'll let you go this time. Go back and deal with the Marines."

Big mom's face twitched.

After a moment, she slowly spat out a few words through gritted teeth.

"Fine, very well! From now on, we are enemies."

She cast a sinister look at Carlos.

"Kid, you'll pay for this."

"Sooner or later, I will extract your soul and make you suffer endless pain and torture!"

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