One Piece: Surrounded at Marineford? Just kidding!

Chapter 116 Charlotte Linlin's Unexpected Calmness

If Chenye's previous display of power was that of a "king".

So at this moment, the grand wish he made concerning the future of all fish-men was "God"!

A god who can control time and space and is willing to create a future for them!

The main hall of the Dragon Palace was completely silent.

Neptune's massive body trembled uncontrollably as he stared intently at Chen Ye before him, his eyes filled with fanatical worship.

Someone come here!

Go, go and take all my treasures out!

Yes!

Dozens of guards responded and carried up a huge treasure chest that was dazzling enough to dazzle anyone. The gold and gems inlaid on the chest shimmered brilliantly under the lights.

Another attendant stepped forward quickly, carrying an old scroll made of sea monster skin, and respectfully held it high above his head.

"Tatsuba-sama!"

Neptune's voice was hoarse and solemn as he pointed to the treasure chest.

"This is a treasure that has been accumulated by generations of our Fishman Island!"

This is dedicated to you...our sincerest gratitude!

He then pointed to the scroll, his tone becoming more serious.

"And this is more precious than any treasure!"

"This is a new world navigation chart that our Fish-Men race painstakingly created over hundreds of years. It records many sea areas and routes that even the World Government has never explored!"

"Please, you must accept this!"

He held the nautical chart high above his head, and the three princes and all the guards behind him looked on with great anticipation.

This is no longer submission.

It is a heart that has staked everything on returning home.

Chen Ye's gaze swept over the dazzling box of treasure without lingering for a moment.

He reached out and snatched the nautical chart straight from Neptune's hand.

"I'll accept this."

Chen Ye's voice was very calm.

He glanced at the chest of treasure, then changed the subject.

"As for these..."

"I am not interested in these material possessions."

"Give this to the people who were frightened this time; consider it a small gift from me."

boom!

Neptune's mouth instantly opened into a huge "O" shape, and he froze on the spot.

I refused...

How could he refuse so much wealth that would tempt anyone?

And...and then they even bestowed it upon the people?

What magnanimity!

What a magnanimous heart!

"Yes! Yes! As you command!!"

Neptune's voice changed; he almost roared, his massive body trembling violently with excitement.

To be able to follow such an existence is the greatest fortune of Fishman Island for all eternity!

Marco, watching this scene, swallowed hard.

This... is what absolute power brings...

The will of the people.

. . . . .

At the same time.

A new world, a world of nations.

Between the thrones of the cake castle, the air was sweet and sticky, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

The core members of the Charlotte Family—Katakuri, Smoothie, Cracker…—all held their breath and stood ramrod straight.

All eyes, whether intentionally or unintentionally, were drawn to a small table in front of the throne.

On the table, a small piece of paper is burning silently.

That was Perospero's life card.

That tiny flame kept everyone present on edge.

Finally, the last scrap of paper curled up, charred, and turned to ashes.

Perospero's older brother is dead.

"Mother……"

One of the children, trembling, managed to utter just two words.

boom--!!!

An extremely terrifying Conqueror's Haki exploded from the throne, transforming into an invisible giant wave that swept across the entire hall!

The entire cake castle shook violently, and countless candy windows instantly cracked and shattered!

The weaker children immediately rolled their eyes, foamed at the mouth, and fainted.

Katakuri, Smoothie, and the others also swayed slightly, but managed to steady themselves.

The conversation between Chen Ye and her mother just now still echoed in everyone's ears.

Everyone knows that Mom could completely lose her temper at any moment.

On the throne, Charlotte Linlin sat upright with her obese body, her eyes bloodshot and filled with a destructive rage.

"Chen...Ye!!!"

A beastly growl squeezed out from deep within her throat.

But that overwhelming domineering aura vanished without a trace in the next instant.

Charlotte Linlin's bloodshot eyes returned to normal, leaving only an absolute calmness on her face that sent chills down one's spine.

"Mother?"

Katakuri frowned.

Compared to her earlier outburst of rage, this current state of hers is the most dangerous.

Charlotte Linlin ignored everyone, her plump fingers tapping lightly on the armrest of the throne, one tap after another.

Her voice lowered, each word carrying a chill.

"A bounty of 7.5 billion..."

"During the Marineford War, he single-handedly overpowered three admirals and even forced the Five Elders to retreat..."

Even Rocks couldn't do that back then...

This kid did it!

With each word she spoke, the hearts of her children sank a little deeper.

Of course they knew this information.

But when the mother spoke each word, it carried such weight that it crushed the spines of everyone present.

"That idiot Perospero deserves to die at the hands of a man like that."

Charlotte Linlin gave a cold laugh.

This kind of man!

His level of danger has surpassed that of a single Yonko pirate crew!

Inside the main hall, you could hear a pin drop.

Charlotte Linlin slowly stood up, her massive body casting a mountain-like shadow.

"It's almost impossible for us to kill him in this new world on our own."

This was a judgment that all the children found shameful, yet they could not refute.

"Then we..."

Smoothie couldn't help but speak up.

Charlotte Linlin grinned, revealing a wide-toothed smile that was both crazy and rational.

"Since even an emperor couldn't kill him..."

She turned her head and stared intently at Smoothie.

"Then two will do!"

"Smoothie, go! Use the highest-level communication line to contact that bastard in Wano Country!"

Smoothie was startled!

Katakuri's pupils also suddenly contracted!

"Mom, you mean... Kaido?!"

"That's right!"

Charlotte Linlin's eyes were filled with scheming and madness.

"Tell him that brat named Chen Ye is about to enter the world of Tales of Universe!"

"Tell him where the ancient weapon 'Poseidon' is on Fishman Island!"

"Tell him that as long as he's willing to join forces and kill Chen Ye together in the Kingdom of Ten Thousand, the ancient weapons... will be his!"

Smoothie didn't hesitate for a moment, immediately turned around, and took out a special Den Den Mushi that looked exactly like the skull of an evil dragon.

Blub Blub... Blub Blub...

The Den Den Mushi was quickly connected.

There was no immediate sound from the other side, only muffled breathing and the gurgling sound of chugging liquor.

Charlotte Linlin grabbed the microphone, her voice sharp and piercing.

"Kaido! It's me!"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

Immediately afterwards, a rough, unrestrained laugh, full of drunkenness, suddenly rang out!

"Oh, hehehehehe..."

"Oh, it's Lingling. What do you want?"