Chapter 324 - 163

Chapter 163: BIG MOM Falls into Madness!!The den den mushi's roar almost shattered eardrums, and Charlotte Linlin's rage was like a volcanic eruption.It swept over with the sound waves, making even Kaido, far away on Onigashima, feel that hysterical ferocity.This anger was by no means groundless.—The Four Emperors sending spies to each other was an unspoken rule of the sea.Like two beasts testing each other, they would both plant informants in the other's territory, but would never commit their true core strength.After all, whether it was Charlotte Linlin's Totto Land or Kaido's Onigashima, every bit of combat power was a carefully cultivated trump card.No one would be willing to place their top experts in the enemy camp, risking discovery and annihilation at any moment, just for fragmented intelligence.Therefore, the spy Charlotte Linlin sent to Onigashima was originally an unremarkable minor character.He neither had the physique to withstand Conqueror's Haki nor the keen perception to discern the battle situation; he was just a guy who, by luck, had blended into the ranks of miscellaneous soldiers.The earth-shattering clash of Conqueror's Hakibetween Kaido and Luffy still made Onigashima's rocks subtly tremble.At that time, black and red lightning tore through the sky, and the pressure of Conqueror's Hakiswept across the entire Onigashima like a tangible giant wave.The miscellaneous soldiers on the island instantly fell to the ground, and even some Devil Fruit users fell into a brief unconsciousness!And Charlotte Linlin's spy was naturally no exception.—He didn't even have time to scream before he collapsed straight to the ground, sound asleep.He was lucky enough not to be affected by the subsequent battle's aftershocks, and simply slept in a corner until the fight ended.When he groggily woke up, all he saw was a mess, smoke billowing everywhere. Kaido and Luffy had long disappeared from the battlefield, leaving only broken walls and injured survivors clinging to life.The only information he could send back to Totto Land was trivial details like "Kaido and Straw Hat Luffy fought fiercely" and "Onigashima suffered severe damage." As for the core details of the battle...—Had Luffy mastered some terrifying technique?—How serious were Kaido's injuries?—What were the key turning points in their confrontation?He knew nothing, and had no chance to see any of it... This was precisely why Charlotte Linlin was so furious.She had eagerly anticipated crucial intelligence from her spy, only to find that she had sent out a "good-for-nothing" who couldn't even glean the slightest detail from a top-tier showdown.At this moment, her understanding of the battle on Onigashima still remained at the superficial stage of "Kaido and Luffy had a fight"... For her, ambitious and determined to control the New World's situation, this was undoubtedly a huge humiliation and setback!..."Wororororo, Linlin! What exactly do you want to do?!"Kaido's wild laughter drowned out the den den mushi's roar. The smell of alcohol, mixed with the pressure of Haoshoku, assailed him, making the scarlet den den mushi's antennae tremble.He didn't take Charlotte Linlin's fury seriously at all.As fellow Sea Emperors ruling the New World, who could be intimidated by a few angry shouts from the other?Furthermore, at this moment, an unprecedented power surged within Kaido's chest.His Azure Dragon Fruit had already touched the threshold of "Awakening," and the primal power from the ancient Azure Dragon within him was almost bursting forth.With a little more adaptation and complete control over his awakened power, his strength would undoubtedly undergo a qualitative leap.By then, the so-called Sea Emperors, Marine Admirals, the World Government's Gorosei, and even the mysterious God's Knights... he wouldn't put any of them in his eyes, and starting a worldwide war would be impossible!The furious roar from the other end of the den den mushi suddenly ceased, followed by Charlotte Linlin's signature sweet and sinister laugh:"Mamamamama—"The laugh was like rusty gears turning, revealing a malicious cunning."Kaido, tell me! The details of your fight with Straw Hat."."Don't forget, you still owe me a huge favor!"Kaido's smile instantly froze, his thick brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes.He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in his chest, and said coldly:"I can tell you. But let me say this first, once the information is given, the favor between us will be settled!""Settled?!"Charlotte Linlin sounded like she had heard the biggest joke, her sneer sharp and piercing."Kaido, don't you think you're being too rude? A mere piece of information about Straw Hat, is it worthy of that top-tier Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon Fruit?!"Kaido was stunned, clearly not expecting Charlotte Linlin to suddenly go back on her word.His brows furrowed even tighter, his tone growing colder:"Linlin, are you trying to renege?""Renege? This old hag isn't that bored."Charlotte Linlin's voice was full of mockery, with a hint of playful malice."Kaido, if it weren't for this old hag giving you that Azure Dragon Fruit back then, would you have your status today?""You ate this old hag's Devil Fruit, gained a huge advantage, yet you're not even willing to have a child for this old hag... How can there be such a cheap deal?!"The den den mushi mimicked Charlotte Linlin's pose, hands on hips and grinning menacingly, its round eyes full of arrogance and triumph:"Mamamamama, you'll just have to remember that favor for the rest of your life!"..."You old hag, you dare to push your luck!"Charlotte Linlin's words exploded in Kaido's ears like thunder, instantly breaking the composure of this Four Emperor who had dominated the seas for decades.He truly couldn't hold back anymore!He never expected this old hag not only to renege on their "settled" agreement but also to forcibly bind him through this favor—it was outright blatant freeloading!In an instant, the air around Kaido solidified, and an indescribably terrifying aura erupted from him, shooting straight into the sky!That aura, mixed with the ferocity of Conqueror's Haki and the primal power of a dragon, made the entire Onigashima tremble violently!"Boom!"In the sky, countless black-purple lightning bolts appeared out of nowhere, converging like galloping giant dragons into a massive, sky-obscuring vortex.The lightning roared and churned, dyeing the entire sky above Onigashima a dark, gloomy color, completely obscuring even the sunlight, as if the end of the world had arrived.The veins on Kaido's forehead bulged like coiling dragons, his bell-like vertical pupils were bloodshot, and burning rage blazed in his eyes, an anger that almost ignited the air.But King, standing nearby, keenly noticed that amidst this towering fury, there was a trace of indescribable helplessness.He knew Kaido's personality too well; seemingly tyrannical and overbearing, yet he always held a grudge over the favor of the Azure Dragon Fruitfrom back then!Otherwise, with his temper, he would have crushed the den den mushi long ago, rather than enduring until now."That kid... already possesses the strength to become a Sea Emperor."Kaido took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, and finally gritted his teeth and relented, his voice cold as iron."As for the rest, no comment!"The den den mushi fell silent for a moment.Charlotte Linlin appeared calm on the surface, even the sound of her gently tapping the table could be heard, but inside, a storm was raging, more turbulent than the sea in a tempest!A seventeen-year-old Sea Emperor?!What kind of concept was that?!...Charlotte Linlin's mind instantly flashed back to her own seventeen-year-old self.At that time, she was still struggling on the high seas. Although her strength was considerable, it was far from being able to stand on her own, let alone join the ranks of the Sea Emperors!Admittedly, she did have periods of slacking off in training and indulging in gourmet food and power back then.But even if she were to do it all over again, training with all her might, she didn't believe she could reach such heights at seventeen!..."Mamamamama—!!!"Suddenly, a burst of frantic laughter erupted from the den den mushi. Charlotte Linlin's aura leaked uncontrollably, and even the den den mushitrembled violently, as if it would explode any second.The power of her Soul-Soul Fruit surged wildly around her, and countless tiny Homies' phantoms even appeared in the air, joining her in her frenzy.'How terrifying must this talent and bloodline be?!'Charlotte Linlin's eyes became fervent and insane, her mouth twisting into a hideous grin, almost drooling.'Luffy... Straw Hat Luffy! Such a bloodline must not be wasted!''I must! I must obtain his bloodline!''To bear my strongest child, to rule the entire sea!'She had completely fallen into a crazy fantasy, her face filled with obsession and greed, and her breathing became rapid.That unattainable top-tier bloodline made this Four Emperor completely lose her sanity, immersing herself in the ambitious illusion she had constructed, unable to extricate herself.