Zhu Tian started by deceiving his father-in-law from the perspective of pirates.

He is a master swordsman, his Devil Fruit ability is top-notch, and he is proficient in all three types of Haki, including Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki.

But ever since the ship's rudder was stuck on his head, the old man's strength has declined sharply, and he is even inferior to Whitebeard.

Golden Lion, the great pirate who once cornered Roger and even rivaled them, has now become a joke.

He could be dealt with by his own three calamities, but if he could heal his injuries and give him a weakened version of the Magma-Magma Fruit ability, that would be a better option.

So this old lion is definitely a master of the Four Emperors level.

“That’s not impossible. The Extremis virus should be able to heal his injuries, allow his severed limbs to regrow, and even remove the ship’s rudder from his head,” Rhodes said.

If the Homies on Big Mom's side can recover their soul energy, then the next opportunity to sign a demon contract will be reserved for Golden Lion.

It can repair your legs and even improve your strength. Rhode didn't believe that the old lion wouldn't be fooled.

"Hahaha! If that's really the case, then with Whitebeard, Linlin, and Golden Lion, no one on the entire sea can be our match," Kaido said.

Moreover, these individuals are enhanced versions of themselves. In that world of Azeroth, there are still many abilities they can learn. With four beings surpassing the level of the Four Emperors, Kaido cannot even imagine how desperate the World Government would feel when facing them.

Kaido was very interested in the lizard potion and the Extremis virus.

As for the Infinity Stones, they were simply too fantastical for Kaido; he felt that Rhodes was telling a mythological story.

How could such a treasure possibly exist in the world? It could wipe out half of all life in the universe with a snap of the fingers.

“Do you know where that old guy is? They say he’s been missing for almost twenty years, and he’s really hard to find!” Rod said.

"Hahaha! It would be very difficult for anyone else to find this old lion, but for me, I can find him easily. You forgot, I can fly."

"This old lion used his power to make several islands float into the sky, and then built a secret base. I discovered his secret base and know its exact location," Kaido said.

“After we return from the Kingdom of Ten Thousand, we’ll take some time to get our hands on the Extremis Virus, and then we’ll bring this old lion over as well. You can tell him that you have powerful abilities to share with him, and that you can also heal his injuries and regenerate his limbs,” Rhodes said.

"Hehehe Lolo! I can't wait to see that old lion's expression after you subdue him, when he recovers to his peak strength, or even stronger than before." Kaido said with a gloating look.

Once I recruit Old Lion and Lingling, I can enjoy a better position by virtue of being Rod's father-in-law.

I can sit comfortably on top of everyone else, and then I can properly command Whitebeard, Shiki, and Linlin.

“Once the Dark Portal opens, I will connect the two worlds and take you to that world,” Rhodes said.

“I’ll be watching, Rod!” Kaido said.

On a pirate ship in the New World, X Drake locked his captain's door tightly and then took out a Den Den Mushi.

"The plan has encountered some changes."

"Didn't Kaido send anyone to pick you up?"

“No, he told me to go to Wano Country on my own, and if I couldn’t do that, I wouldn’t be qualified to join his pirate crew,” Drake said.

"No matter what Kaido asks for, you must agree to it. After you arrive at the Beasts Pirates, you must find out about that guy named Rod and Whitebeard."

“I understand!” Drake nodded and said.

This mission absolutely cannot fail; it's Whitebeard who's being controlled.

After flying for three days and three nights, Kaido's men finally arrived at Whole Cake Island and landed on an island on the edge of the island, which was made of bread and pastries.

The houses people live in, the fountains flowing in the square, and even some people's clothes are made of chocolate, candy, and various pastries. There is even a sea of ​​fruit juice flowing in it.

"Here! Here! Everything here! It's all desserts?" Sylvanas asked in astonishment.

Are you kidding me? An island made of desserts? An ocean flowing with fruit juice, and fountains spouting fine whiskey? This is just too surreal!

“That’s amazing. This old woman really likes these things, and she also loves collecting Devil Fruits related to food abilities. Besides, this is the New World, with all sorts of strange islands. Don’t be surprised,” Kaido said.

“After a Devil Fruit user awakens their Devil Fruit ability, they gain the ability to change their surroundings. Do you think that all these amazing islands in the New World might have been created by Devil Fruit users in the past?” Rhodes asked.

For example, could the sky islands in the sky be the domain of previous generations of users of the Float-Float Fruit? There are also other special natural environments, such as the island after Akainu and Aokiji's battle, which was transformed into a world of ice and fire, and the environment was permanently altered.

"Who knows? I'm not interested in these things. Let's go! Lingling's men should be here to pick us up soon," Kaido said.

What do these things have to do with them? But this kid's guess is not unreasonable. It is indeed possible that former Devil Fruit users permanently changed the environment of some areas after their Devil Fruit abilities awakened.

"This is one of the Four Emperors, Kaido."

"That man standing next to him. There's no mistake, it's Whitebeard."

“No, that’s not right. Whitebeard doesn’t look like that. Whitebeard wouldn’t wear this kind of armor. Besides, his weapon is a giant pheasant sword. I saw Whitebeard once when I was young,” said a resident who looked to be in his sixties.

When he was young, he had the good fortune to see a white-bearded man, but the white-bearded man back then didn't look like this.

"Didn't this idiot watch the Marineford War? Whitebeard was controlled by one of the Kaiju Pirates and turned into this. But his strength is even more terrifying than before. In the live broadcast that day, he was overwhelming the three admirals." A resident of Whole Cake Island said in horror.

The appearance of Kaido and Rod caused a huge commotion, and soon some Homies dressed in white uniforms appeared.

"You must be Mr. Kaido, one of the Four Emperors! Please wait a moment. I have already informed my mother, and she will send someone to pick you up soon. Please come with me to enjoy some desserts and refreshments." A woman who looked to be in her thirties with long arms walked over and said.

During this time, Mom notified all her children that as soon as Kaido of the Beasts appeared, they should immediately notify Whole Cake Island, and they would send a ship to pick him up.

After all, they are Yonko-level beings, and there were two of them at once, so Big Mom was very concerned.

Soon, Rhodes and the others were led into a huge palace.

"The guest would like black tea?"

"Still want green tea?" The two talking kettles somehow ended up on the table and asked.

"We have all kinds of these pastries!"

"Is this some kind of magic?" Sylvanas asked.

In Silvermoon City of Quel'Thalas, the blood elves also possess some sophisticated magic, such as making brooms sweep by themselves and pots and pans cook by themselves.

Throughout their long lives, the high elves have developed many strange and practical spells.

Even the spells for creating water and food, which can conjure food out of thin air, were invented by the blood elves.

However, since this food is created using Olympiad energy, it doesn't taste very good, or even tasteless at all, but it is very effective in restoring mental energy and providing satiety.

"That's Linlin's ability—to give life to inanimate objects. I don't need any alcohol, I don't drink tea," Kaido said.

"Of course, Lord Kaido, we'll prepare drinks for you right away," the attendant in charge of greeting everyone said immediately.

"I'd like a pastry and a cup of green tea!" Yamato said.

“Give me a cup of black tea, and one of your best pastries,” Sylvanas said.

Rhodes ordered a cup of black tea and a casual pastry. As for Whitebeard, he sat to the side with a cold face and an aura of intimidation. Moreover, many Homies seemed to be very afraid of Whitebeard and did not dare to approach him.

"Good guests! We'll serve you pastries and tea right away."

Some pastries and tea automatically ran to the group and lay quietly on the plate. The tea was automatically poured into cups and then brought to Rod and the others.

A large barrel of liquor was also delivered to Kaido, along with some grilled meat.

Rhode sat to the side, staring at the Homies with great curiosity. He could clearly sense some faint soul energy on them, but the soul energy was pitifully weak, even weaker than that of an ordinary beast.

Rhode can extract soul fragments from these already formed creatures, but the effect is only on par with that of ordinary beasts.

“These things shouldn’t be able to restore your soul energy,” Sylvanas said.

After consuming the Yomi Yomi no Mi (Fruit of the Underworld), her soul abilities were significantly enhanced, allowing her to clearly sense these small creatures. Although she possessed intelligence, it was not particularly high.

Some of these beings lack even self-awareness. The soul energy they generate is even less than that of some wild beasts, let alone compared to ordinary intelligent life forms.

“There are also some extremely high-level Homies. We’ll take a look at them later! If it really doesn’t work, I’ll just have to recover slowly,” Rhodes said.

After about an hour and a half, a huge ship arrived at the island where Kaido, Rod, and the others had landed.

After Rhodes and the others boarded the ship, they arrived at Whole Cake Island that afternoon.

A man about five meters tall, wearing a scarf and a vest, came up in front of Rod and Kaido.

This person is none other than Charlotte Katakuri, the leader of the Sweet Commanders of the Pirates.

"My mother sent me to greet you, distinguished guests, please follow me!" Katakuri said, gesturing for them to enter.

At the same time, he glanced at Rhodes intentionally or unintentionally, as well as Whitebeard behind Roth. In his Observation Haki perception, Whitebeard was just a corpse, but he was standing there alive.

That's a truly peculiar ability. You actually managed to control Whitebeard with this power. No wonder Kaido values ​​you so much.

I just don't know if Seastone or Haki can break your Devil Fruit ability. Logically speaking, no matter how bizarre the Devil Fruit ability is...

All of these can be forcibly broken by one's own domineering aura. If one's domineering aura is not strong enough, one can usually remove the ability by splashing sea water or using sea stone.

"The tea party begins tomorrow. Guest rooms have been prepared for you all tonight. Please come with me to rest. Lord Kaido, my mother has something she'd like to reminisce with you about. Please come with me." A pair of enormous long legs appeared, and Charlotte Smoothie, one of the Sweet Commanders, walked over and spoke.

Chapter 97: The Battle Begins with the Big Mom Pirates

Tomorrow is the tea party, and tonight's actions are crucial. The Charlotte family has made thorough arrangements.

First, she separated the group, and then defeated them one by one. The first one was Kaido, the most troublesome guy. Big Mom decided to take action herself and keep Kaido calm first.

The rest of the people are to be dealt with by the children. The most important thing is to control that kid who has the power of curses.

The plan to deal with this kid is of paramount importance. There can be no room for error or mishap.

“Linlin wants to catch up with me, no problem, I’ll go and have a chat with her.” Kaido grinned and said.

He wasn't worried about Rod's safety at all if they were separated, since Whitebeard was by his side.

If the old lady were to confront him alone and start a fight, he would easily defeat her with his current strength.

“A room has been arranged for everyone, please follow me!” Katakuri said.

Following the old woman's children, Rhodes and the others were soon taken to a white castle.

Kaido himself was taken to another room to meet Big Mom in person.

“Mr. Rhodes, you are my mother’s honored guest, please stay here!” Katakuri said.

“The three of us will share a room. Whitebeard will be standing at my door. Alright, when Kaido returns, you can prepare a separate room for him,” Rhodes said.

“How can this be? You are all my mother’s honored guests, and each of you has been given a luxurious room. Besides, Mr. Whitebeard was once one of the Four Emperors,” Katakuri said.

Whitebeard's current state is very strange. When Katakuri stands next to him, he feels a sense of unease and trepidation.

We need to deal with this old guy quickly. All Devil Fruit users are most afraid of seawater and Seastone. If they are drenched by a large amount of seawater or locked by Seastone, their abilities should be rendered ineffective.

This is the method they came up with to deal with Whitebeard, whose fighting power is indeed extremely strong.

Even if all his younger siblings and he joined forces, they wouldn't be enough to defeat this old man.

Therefore, the best method is to outsmart Whitebeard and lure him to a special room where a trap has been set up. As soon as Whitebeard enters, it will be triggered, and he will be completely submerged in seawater.