122 Chapter 122
With a thunderous roar, the surrounding atmosphere froze in an instant.
Big Mom and Kaido stood poised, ready to engage in a fierce battle simultaneously.
"If, during that time, if you both hadn't betrayed us and messed up our plans, we still had an extremely high chance of winning at battle of God's Valley against the combined forces of World Government, Marines and Roger Pirates."
Carnes remarked, his gaze fixed upon Big Mom and Kaido. He casually reached for another bottle of exquisite wine on the table and took a sip.
"Did you kill Whitebeard?"
"Were you the one who finished him off? "Kaido inquired, his voice edged with curiosity.
"He had already run out of steam and exhausted his strength. I merely paved his way to the afterlife little ahead of schedule."
"Ma Ma... Carnes, so then... Am I your next target?" Big Mom asked, with a huge grin on her face.
"Indeed, Linlin, your awareness has improved significantly since last we met."
As Carnes' words resounded, the expressions on both Big Mom and Kaido darkened considerably, an air of tension enveloping them.
"I was planning to go to the New World to find you, but unexpectedly, call this fate or anything you like, you both came here by yourself saving me the time and effort to come for you.
"Now I want to tell you something the status quo remains, defined by clear-cut consequences,
It is same as it ever was you will face clear consequences for your actions."
With those words, Carnes' tone turned cold and shifted to one of detachment.
"But I shall give you reward, since you were once my comrades.
The reward I will give you is to let you both die more happily in a more blissful manner."
In the blink of an eye, both Big Mom and Kaido rose from their seats almost simultaneously.
"Napoleon!"
Answering Big Mom's call, a voice echoed, "Mama, I'm here!"
Napoleon promptly transformed from a mere hat into a long sword poised for action.
The moment Big Mom's fingers closed around it, an instant surge of Conqueror's Haki enshrouded the scene, it even enshrouded the sword.
Likewise, Kaido mirrored Big Mom's actions with uncanny similarity.
"Carnes, this encounter differs greatly from that decades ago."
"We aren't as weak as we were back then, so you would meet your demise here at our hands," Kaido's voice carried weight, a declaration etched with history.
"Shua!"
"Swiftly!"
With those words hanging in the air, Big Mom and Kaido surged forward in unison. Their formidable weapons poised, aimed at Carnes, they lunged at Carnes with resounding force.
"Swish!!"
A shockwave rippled through the air; the very sky seemed to tremble in response.
In the blink of an eye, the two weapons were aimed menacingly before Carnes.
Yet, Carnes met this impending clash with an air of calm, he exhibited no astonishment, instead just a wry chuckle escaped his mouth.
"Indeed, decades have passed, and the times have truly changed but one thing remains constant."
"You are as weak you were before Kaido," his voice rang out, infused with a blend of nostalgia and irony.
As Carnes' words hung in the air, a distinct sound sliced through the tension-laden air—the unmistakable draw of blade from its sheath, Carnes had drawn his sword Eclipse, which was hanging at his waist.
"Clang!!"
Conqueror's Haki surged forth, splitting the very sky in an instant.
Dark red arcs flickered around all three of them, an aura of supremacy enveloping them, indicating the use of their Haki powers.
And so, what followed was the dance of offense and defense, a tempest of clashes and parries, accompanied by the reverberating echoes of resounding roar.
"Boom!"
Abruptly, an overwhelming surge of power erupted.
Beneath their feet, the ground gave way layer by layer, unable to withstand the sheer might of their clash.
"Boom!!
The earth quaked, yielding to the colossal energy that surged and swelled.
"Boom boom!!!"
The concussive echoes rang out like a thunderous requiem, a testament to the cataclysmic collision that remained suspended, weapons unyielding.
Though the weapons themselves hadn't physically collided, the sheer intensity of their clash sparked an inferno of brilliance—no less dazzling than the fiercest clash of blades.
"Boom!!!"
The earth-shattering impact reverberated, its sheer force materializing into visible shockwaves that rippled outward like undulating water.
In the midst of this spectacle, towering mangrove trees surrounded the scene, their branches and leaves trembling violently in response to the shockwaves.
Under their own weight and the pressure of the blast, some of these colossal trees bowed down, submitting to their relentless and powerful attacks.
"Should we assist Mother?"
The question pierced through the chaos, originating from a figure standing not far away.
It was one of Big Mom's children.
Katakuri turned his gaze, his expression unwavering, as he responded calmly.
"We cannot involve ourselves in this clash. To engage in this kind of battle would only lead to demise of our forces."
On the side of the Beasts Pirates,
"Evidently, it appears we can't intervene here. it's beyond our scope."
"Shall we then seize the opportunity to eliminate the crew members of the Gale Emperor Pirates?" Queen's voice cut through the air, a sudden suggestion.
"Go as you please," King retorted with an indifferent reply.
Queen, brimming with irritation and anger, replied, "You fool! weren't you informed that we were to take on commanders of Gale Emperor Pirates, as Captain and Big Mom hold down Carnes?"
"Don't worry commander Queen, allow us to accompany you," few other members of Beasts Pirate said.
"Very well, then let us proceed."
Amidst the unfolding actions of the Beasts Pirates,
Big Mom's crew questioned once more,
"Should we also involve ourselves in eliminating the crew members of the Gale Emperor Pirates?"
"Indeed, we ought to contribute considering our alliance with the Beasts Pirates. A minor involvement in the battle is necessary," Perospero said slowly.
Upon hearing these words, a wave of immediate action surged through the rank of Big Mom Pirates. Yet, a small faction remained, harboring their own covert intentions.
But most of Big Mom children were happy and excited as,
In their eyes, the prospect of dealing with a seemingly insignificant fodders of Gale Emperor crew posed minimal risk compared to, the situation here which was far from that.
After all, here, their adversary was none other than their mother's former vice captain's. So, most of Big Mom's children wanted to join Beasts Pirate in killing Carnes crew.
"I shall join as well, Count me in!"
"Me too! Me too"
Amidst the ranks of Big Mom's numerous children, a tall, slender girl emerged, her long dark hair cascading down in a ponytail that playfully arched outward and an air of exuberance surrounded her.
This was Charlotte Flampe, the 36th daughter of the Charlotte family. She was the very same girl who had secretly launched a dart at Luffy during his intense combat against Katakuri in the original manga.
"Brother Katakuri, do I need to keep them alive?"
Flampe strolled over to Katakuri's side, her expression brimming with enthusiasm, as she posed her question.
Although bound by blood, Katakuri harbored little affection for his younger sister.
"The choice is yours, but... the crew following this sort of individual wouldn't be as feeble as you might think, they aren't one to be trifled with.
It would be wise to temper your daydreams about easy victory; otherwise, you might find yourself meeting an untimely demise."
Confronted by Katakuri's counsel, a trace of discontent flickered across Flampe's face, her expression soured.
She pursed her lips, choosing not to respond. With a turn, she hastened her stride, catching up with the advancing group.
Simultaneously, upon the coastline, aboard Eternal Gale,
An unusual assembly took form. In a rare and unusual display,
Obito, Ulquiorra, Six Paths of Pain, and the recent addition to the crew, Escanor, stood side by side in unison.
Powerful individuals from different worlds stood together united.
This was sight marvel, which was destined to be a legendary, world-famous painting in its own right.
It was a sight akin to a masterpiece etched in the annals of the history.
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