Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

[Chapter 605. The True Face Hidden Behind the Mask]

Charlotte Katakuri's eyes trembled violently upon hearing this, and the anger he contained was almost impossible to suppress.

But besides anger, Charlotte Katakuri was even more shocked by the information indirectly revealed in the man's words.

Snack and Cracker went to find "Kaido of the Beasts" following the guidance of their Vivre Cards, and now that Snack and Cracker have fallen into this man's hands without a trace, it is enough to show that "Kaido of the Beasts" is doing the same thing.

If we delve deeper, what is the relationship between this man and Dragon, who claims to have killed Kaido, the "King of Beasts"?

Or perhaps there's an even more complex relationship involved?

Meanwhile, Yann, who was constantly observing every change in Katakuri's eyes, spoke casually.

"Katakuri, instead of focusing on things that are far removed from your life, you should consider what terms you would offer me as payment in advance..."

After a pause, Yann slowly said, "For example, in the coming era of great change, promise the safety of the lives of your cherished brothers and sisters."

Charlotte Katakuri frowned and asked, "What do you mean?!"

"The sea... is already beginning to change. Whirlpools are surging across the entire ocean. Do you really think you can naively protect everyone with your own strength alone?"

"Or do you believe that the 'Big Mom Pirates' will stand forever in the sea?"

Yann asked questions one by one in a fairly calm tone, which made Charlotte Katakuri's expression turn slightly unpleasant.

Especially... the complete annihilation of the Beasts Pirates, founded by Kaido, who was from the same era as Charlotte Linlin and had a very deep relationship with her, gave Charlotte Katakuri a suffocating feeling of impending storm.

Yes, the ocean... seems to be quietly changing...

The era of hegemony held by the strong and heroes of the old era over the seas of the "new era" is gradually being changed.

But do I... really have the ability to protect all my brothers and sisters?

Unlike other pirates who pursue treasure, power, status, fame, and so on, Charlotte Katakuri cherishes his brothers and sisters.

It is under the support of this belief that Charlotte Katakuri has been constantly getting stronger and stronger, so strong that he is called "the greatest masterpiece of the Charlotte Family" and even has the reputation of "never landing on his back".

Charlotte Katakuri did all this so that she could become a solid wall in front of all her brothers and sisters, protecting them from the threat from the sea.

Yone, who caught the fleeting emotion in Charlotte Katakuri's eyes, narrowed his eyes behind his mask, sensing that this... seemed like a good opportunity!

Whether viewed from the perspective of the navy or the revolutionary army, those maritime emperors who possess hegemony over the "New World" seas are an obstacle and must be eliminated sooner or later.

However, the size of those sea emperors was simply too enormous, and there were many other factors interfering as well.

Therefore, although the current situation on the high seas does not allow for a full-scale annihilation of the "Big Mom Pirates," if Charlotte Katakuri's will can be shaken, then he is definitely qualified to become a crucial pawn in the fight against the "Big Mom Pirates."

In particular... although the internal atmosphere of the "BIG MOM Pirates" and the "Whitebeard Pirates" is very similar to that of a family or clan, Charlotte Linlin and Whitebeard control their pirate crews in exactly the opposite way.

Whitebeard had no blood relation with his subordinates or pirates, but through his unique charisma and prestige, he earned the deep love and respect of his subordinates and pirates, who regarded him as a father figure.

Charlotte Linlin may have blood ties with the Charlotte Family children who are executives, but she has almost no feelings for her own children. Her rule over the entire pirate crew is almost entirely due to her "Soul-Soul Fruit" and the fear that constantly shrouds the hearts of the others.

However, Yann was also very clear that in front of a man with such firm beliefs, too many words would only be counterproductive, so he did not continue to speak, but quietly watched Charlotte Katakuri.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment in this mirror world where no one else existed.

Charlotte Brûlée looked at Charlotte Katakuri's tall back in front of her, but after a long time without hearing Charlotte Katakuri's reply, she couldn't help but speak.

"Katakuri-nii-san, don't worry about me..."

Upon hearing this, Charlotte Katakuri's mind raced slightly. He glanced at Charlotte Brûlée out of the corner of his eye and slowly asked.

"Bree, if I did something to betray Mom, would you... forgive me?"

Charlotte Brûlée's eyes widened involuntarily, then her somewhat gloomy expression broke into a bright smile as she spoke.

"Katakuri-nii-san, I want to be the best little sister in your heart."

Charlotte Katakuri's eyes widened in surprise upon hearing this, and he didn't immediately grasp the meaning Charlotte Brûlée was trying to convey.

Charlotte Brûlée, however, spoke directly.

"If I betray Mom with Katakuri, then those bastards like Flampe won't be able to compete with me for the title of Katakuri's best sister, right?"

Upon hearing this, Charlotte Katakuri couldn't help but chuckle at Brulee's childish answer, yet felt a strange warmth in her heart.

Isn't this what I've wanted to protect all my life? My sisters' bright and gentle smiles, so they can live happily instead of living in the fear instilled by their mother!

Yone noticed Charlotte Katakuri's gaze hardening, and his eyes narrowed slightly as he thought to himself, 'It seems this guy has made up his mind…'

"I can cooperate with you!"

Charlotte Katakuri sheathed her trident and said sternly.

"But as a matter of sincerity, I need to know your identity and capabilities, otherwise... why should I believe you are qualified to make a promise to protect my brothers and sisters?"

"Sure, but once you see my true face, you'll have no chance to regret it..."

As for what would happen if he regretted it, Yann didn't say, but slowly took off the mask he was wearing.

For a moment, the pupils of both Charlotte Katakuri and Charlotte Brûlée contracted to their absolute limit!

[Chapter 606. Question 607: Democracy Asked Again]

Tefimo Yahn? ? ! !

At that moment, Charlotte Katakuri and Charlotte Brûlée seemed to be witnessing the most unbelievable fact in the world.

Before this, Charlotte Katakuri had made countless guesses about the true face behind the mask, but he had never suspected that it was the "Marine Hero" Tefimo Yann.

That one who was mortal enemies with "The Crying Mantis" Corazon, that one who used top-notch combat power to counterbalance the development of the Revolutionary Army, that one naval hero who carried justice and fought to the brink of death many times...

Why him?

Why is he here?

At this moment, Charlotte Katakuri was filled with countless questions, feeling as shocked and puzzled as if he had suddenly realized that the "Pirate King" Roger was actually a Marine Admiral.

"This...is this your true form? It's not something created from a Devil Fruit? Or perhaps it was modified through some kind of ability? You are..."

Even with Charlotte Katakuri's temperament, his tone was filled with hesitation and uncertainty.

"You seem...surprised?"

Yann put the mask back on his face and replied.

“Tefimo Yann, that’s the name the world knows me by, but… that’s all they know about me.”

Charlotte Katakuri's expression twitched violently as he asked, "What exactly is the purpose of a man like you? What do you, bearing the title of 'Marine Hero,' want to do?"

A soft laugh came from beneath the white mask covering Yann's face, and then he answered.

"If you say that my justice is to eliminate pirates, that would be too superficial and general. So... just consider my purpose as destroying all evil."

An evil that destroys everything?!

Charlotte Katakuri's heart skipped a beat, and he inexplicably made a connection to certain entities—the World Government.

How could such an extremely evil villain, considered wicked by the World Government, have appeared within the righteous Navy?!

For some inexplicable reason, Charlotte Katakuri couldn't help but laugh.

What an ironic ocean!

No matter how illogical something may seem, it will happen all the time.

Yann waited quietly until Charlotte Katakuri's laughter subsided before asking, "So... what's your answer? Charlotte Katakuri, the second son of the Charlotte family."

“Do I have any other options, Mr. Navy?” Charlotte Katakuri asked.

Yern nodded, then replied, "Yes, I respect everyone's choices, because everyone's choices represent part of the trend of the times..."

After a pause, Yann spoke with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"However, I will change the course of history because of me, even though it will be very different from the original plan. But I have also prepared a final contingency plan for this..."

"Corazon will use the power of the 'Silence-Silence Fruit' to completely sever all connections between the Whole Cake Island and the outside world, and then... I will personally burn the entire 'Big Mom Pirates' to ashes in the sea!"

As Arn's words fell, the Zanpakuto he held in his hand, which had transformed into "Ryujin Jakka," ignited with an extreme flame, so intense that it even made the entire Mirror World feel like it was melting.

"That flame is..."

Charlotte Katakuri suddenly remembered something and instinctively took a step back. "The flames that once evaporated the entire 'New World' seas?!?"

"Then... I'll ask you one more time, Charlotte Katakuri, what's your choice?"

……

On Whole Cake Island, Charlotte Linlin's rampage remained the focus of everyone's attention, and no one noticed the changes taking place in the treasure room, which was enveloped by Corazon's "Silence-Silence Fruit" power.

"Boom!"

During her continuous rampage, Charlotte Linlin's originally bloated and obese body now looked several sizes thinner, and her wrinkled skin made her look like a crazed evil witch.

However... the executives of the "BIG MOM Pirates" felt an increasingly heavy pressure.

While suffering from "food cravings," Charlotte Linlin almost completely loses her ability to think and fights solely based on her physical instincts.

But Charlotte Linlin, whose figure gradually became thinner, unleashed even more terrifying power, wantonly destroying everything around her.

In an effort to stop Charlotte Linlin, a large number of pirates have had their souls taken, and even a significant portion of the officers have been seriously injured.

"Is the wedding cake still not ready?"

"No, if this continues, the tragedy of last time will repeat itself, and another pair of brothers and sisters will be swallowed and digested by Mom."

"Stop stopping Mom like this. We need to find a way to get her out of Whole Cake Island. Even if we have to sacrifice the rest of the World of Warcraft region temporarily, it's better than Mom destroying Whole Cake Island..."

Just then, the surrounding ground was suddenly assimilated into a large number of white glutinous balls, which then surged towards Charlotte Linlin like a tide, surrounding and entangling her.

Although the white glutinous rice ball, with its terrifying stickiness and weight, could only restrain and slow down Charlotte Linlin's movements under her desperately strong strength, it greatly reduced the pressure on the other executives.

Seeing this, Perospero, panting heavily, spoke to Charlotte Katakuri, who was not far away.

"Phew~ Katakuri, you're finally back..."

Charlotte Katakuri, maintaining the awakened state of the "Mochi Mochi Fruit," manipulated the white mochi ball to restrain Charlotte Linlin while answering.

"Sorry, it took a little longer than expected."

At that moment, Perospero suddenly noticed two conspicuous wounds on Charlotte Katakuri's body and couldn't help but ask, "What happened? Katakuri, you're injured?"

“A rat took advantage of the chaos to break into the treasure room, causing heavy losses, so I had to deal with it urgently,” Katakuri replied.

Upon hearing this, Perospero was furious, but he couldn't care less about the situation in the treasure room for the time being. Instead, he focused all his energy on helping Katakuri stop Charlotte Linlin from destroying Whole Cake Island and did his best to buy time.

What no one could detect was that the large amount of white glutinous rice balls that were wrapped around Charlotte Linlin "accidentally" pulled out Charlotte Linlin's life card hidden in the lining of her clothes, and then quickly swallowed up by the white glutinous rice balls.