novelonline Chapter 475: Decision about the Future
Chapter 475: Decision about the Future
The Third Raikage stood in place, watching Kaido's transformed Blue Dragon leave. After he disappeared from the perception range, his calm expression changed. His brows frowned, a mouthful of blood spit out of his mouth, and his body shook slightly.
Upon seeing this scene, the adjutant Sorok hurried forward again and came to the side of the Third Raikage, wanting to support him, but was stopped by the Third Raikage.
The Third Raikage turned around to look at the naval officers who had gathered around him, wiped the remaining blood from his lips and chin, and shouted, "What are you all doing here? Take some people to clean up the playground, repair the damaged areas quickly, and everyone else disperse."
After saying this, he left the playground alone amid the worried, admiring, and worshipful gazes of the crowd.
Solok hurriedly followed, following behind the Third Raikage, and said with concern: "Master Wu, your injuries need immediate treatment. Please follow me to the military doctor."
"I know. You stay in the playground to command the aftermath. I can handle the treatment myself." The Third Raikage ordered.
Sorok wanted to say something but stopped helplessly under the majestic gaze of the Third Raikage.
The Third Raikage who left alone did not try to be brave. Instead, he went to the military doctor's office and received treatment amid the concerned chatter of the military doctors.
Kizaru, who was hiding in the base, witnessed the entire battle process. He did not show up to meet the Third Raikage, but left alone.
Although this battle attracted little attention from outsiders except Kizaru, it was a record worthy of publicity for the navy, especially for the new admiral Akainu who urgently needed to restore the morale and prestige of the navy.
Therefore, on the second day after the battle, news about the Navy's new Admiral Thunder Tiger repelling the attack of Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, and seriously injuring him appeared in the World Economic News.
At the same time, with the cooperation of the World Government Flag, it quickly spread across the ocean.
Whether it is the Four Emperors of Pirates or the admirals of the navy, they are all big figures and powerful men at the top of the ocean. The battle between them naturally attracts the attention of many people.
For ordinary civilians in the member countries of the World Government, seeing the admirals defeat a big pirate like Kaido is naturally a joy.
Even if the World Government and their kings and nobles no longer behave like human beings, it is better for civilians than being plundered by pirates.
After all, the exploitation of the World Government and the Kingdoms is a slow death, while the emergence of pirates represents violence that destroys everything.
Therefore, after seeing the navy's victory, most civilians were naturally happy for the navy's victory.
At the same time, the great pirates in the New World, especially the Four Emperors of the same level as Kaido, were full of concern about Kaido's defeat and serious injuries reported in the news, and some were gloating.
Taking advantage of the trip to the East China Sea, Big Mom reestablished contact with Kaido. Big Mom, who had a vague tendency to form an alliance with Kaido, contacted Kaido as soon as she received the news, and mocked Kaido on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
Kaido did not reveal himself to Big Mom's ridicule, contrary to her expectation. Instead, he responded with a somewhat indifferent tone: "Lingling, that guy is very strong. Even you cannot withstand the strongest attack of the general codenamed Thunder Tiger."
"Kaido, are you scared by his beating? I am not you!" The aunt was a little surprised, but did not believe what Kaido said.
But then, Kaido threw out the shocking information he just got, "The admiral was born in the Land of Light, and accepted Kizaru's arrangement to infiltrate the navy. This is what Kizaru told me himself. He is different from the other two new admirals."
Upon hearing that General Lei Hu was born in the Land of Light, Big Mom's nonchalant attitude instantly changed and her expression became much more serious.
"The new admiral of the navy is a spy from the Land of Light? Hahaha, should I say that the Land of Light is bold, or that they are wasteful?"
Only the Land of Light could afford to let a top fighter who could seriously injure the Four Emperors infiltrate the Admiral as a spy.
There was some surprise and envy in Big Mom's tone. She had given birth to so many children in her life, but so far there had not been a child with the same level of combat power as her and the other Four Emperors.
From this we can see how extravagant the behavior of the Land of Light, or how extravagant Kizaru's plan is.
At the same time, this is also the reason why Akainu is confident in recruiting strong men to serve as admirals through the world conscription.
"Linling, the future situation of the ocean will be completely overturned because of the Kingdom of Light. When that time comes, perhaps we two should consider our own ways out." Kaido said with emotion.
He and Big Mom had both been to the East China Sea, and they knew that under the absolute military suppression of the Kingdom of Light, there were no pirates in the East China Sea anymore. All the former pirates had either disbanded in time and changed their identities, or had been completely eliminated.
From the changes in the East China Sea, we can know that if one day in the future, the Kingdom of Light really overthrows the World Government and becomes the new ruler of this ocean.
Then they will have to take action against the pirate forces. The pirates who are now wreaking havoc on the sea may face unprecedented dark events.
The pirates who were excited and happy because the Kingdom of Light was confronting the Navy and the World Government had never thought that the Kingdom of Light was a country and a huge force that was more determined and iron-blooded than the World Government in eradicating crime and pirates.
The iron fist that the Kingdom of Light is showing to the World Government and the Navy will one day fall on the heads of these pirates.
Kaido realized this after his trip to the East China Sea, and after experiencing this battle with the Third Raikage, he also began to think more urgently about how he should deal with himself if one day in the future, the common enemy of him and the Kingdom of Light, the World Government, disappears?
Should he give up his identity as a pirate? Should he accept the offer from the Kingdom of Light, completely cleanse himself, and become the "king and noble" of the new era?
It is better for him to stick to his own identity, hold back from other pirates, and use his strength to build a free paradise for himself and his men in the new order established in the Kingdom of Light.
The two choices represent completely different destinies, so Kaido is not yet ready. He can only continue to increase trade with the Kingdom of Light, replenish supplies and arms, and strengthen the power of his subordinates.
Kaido is very clear that he and his pirate group are the only bargaining chips and trump cards to fight for future interests.
Big Mom and Kaido had similar thoughts, so after hearing what Kaido said, she did not speak but fell into silence.
With the help of the potion developed by the Kingdom of Light, after resolving the impact of her strong appetite on her mind, Big Mom regained her sanity when she was young. The information she could see and think of was not much more than Kai, or even more.
After a long silence, Big Mom slowly spoke: "Kaido, if the Kingdom of Light is willing to recognize the existence of the Ten Thousand Kingdoms and my rule over them, I will consider deepening cooperation with them. After all, by the time that day comes, I will be quite old."
Big Mom is still willing to show some of her true feelings to Kaido, a little brother who once served in this pirate group and whom she took good care of.
What she said to Kaido was her bottom line and also a reminder to her younger brother.
After all, there is still a big age gap between the two. When the day comes in the future when she really arrives in the Kingdom of Light and overthrows the World Government, Charlotte Linlin may be as old as Whitebeard, or even older.
At that time, dominating the sea would no longer mean much to Big Mom herself. Instead, it was more important to ensure the survival of the pirate group and the country she had founded.
Kaido understood what Big Mom meant. He took a sip of wine and then said fiercely, "I want to become the new Pirate King before that day comes. Lingling, are you willing to help me?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? I will not give you something like One Piece!" the aunt scolded angrily.
Kaido, who was a little drunk, realized that he had said something stupid, so he corrected himself and said, "I didn't count on you. What I mean is that if the two of us join forces to go to that island and find out the whole truth of history, we might be able to master the legendary power. We can't defeat Kizaru and the Kingdom of Light behind him with what we have now."
Hearing what Kaido said, Big Mom was a little surprised, "Kaido, you guys can use your brain too?"
"You have no right to say that to me, Linlin!" Kaido retorted dissatisfiedly.
“Hahaha!” Big Mom laughed, and after laughing for a while, she said again, “Your idea is good, but you have to understand that Whitebeard and Red Hair have been entangled with the Kingdom of Light earlier than we have, especially Whitebeard. Kizaru is their savior, and those guys will not let us reach the top.”
"So, are you scared?" Kaido asked back.
"Mom, haha! Are you talking nonsense again? Kaido! I just want to tell you how troublesome the path you have chosen is! If I accompany you on this trip, how big a favor will you owe me?" The aunt said as a reminder.
"I already owe you enough, so this time is not a big deal. If we succeed, maybe we can share the world with Kizaru. Aren't you excited?" Kaido said in a guiding manner.
"I can go with you this time, but you have to promise me that if you fail, I will lead our alliance in the future and you must cooperate with all my plans, and you are not allowed to withdraw from the alliance without permission." Big Mom said warningly, just like Kaido coveted Big Mom's fighting power and hoped to use Big Mom's power to become the new Pirate King before the Kingdom of Light overthrows the World Government.
Big Mom also covets Kaido's power, and hopes that in the new pattern of the future, Kaido will become her power to help her seize more benefits.
"Hahaha! Lingling, you are still so greedy. But I can promise you that we will use the overthrow of the World Government by the Kingdom of Light as a starting point." Kaido chose to participate in this gamble.
"Mom, hahaha! Kaido, remember what you said!" Big Mom said with a big laugh.
Kaido responded with some confidence and domineering: "I will not lose!" (End of this chapter)