Wano, Ringo.
Noro and Linlin's battle continued, dark red lightning raging across the sky.
Noro, much like Kaido, was a well-rounded, hexagonal warrior.
His attack power, defense, recovery, Devil Fruit ability, speed, and Haki had no weaknesses.
Linlin was no less formidable.
Though not a Mythical Zoan, her innate Iron Balloon body provided maximum defense.
Her Haki, physical combat, swordsmanship, attack power, and Devil Fruit ability were equally impeccable.
The two could be said to be evenly matched, clashing without restraint in Ringo.
Not long after their battle began, Bullet, Queen, Stussy, Leia, and others also arrived in Ringo.
Perospero looked at the opposing group, tightening his grip on his candy staff.
King alone had already put immense pressure on him. Now, the aura of the newcomers was even more terrifying.
Without Longbread and his brother Katakuri, he truly felt insecure!
Perospero silently prayed in his heart, "Mama, you must win!"
Oven, Daifuku, and the rest of his siblings, including the crew, were all the same, praying that Linlin could defeat Noro.
Otherwise, they would all be doomed in Wano today!
Bullet's face was excited. He yearned for battle with the strong, a thoroughly exhilarating fight. His eyes were now filled with fighting spirit.
Indeed, heroes are as numerous as carp crossing a river!
Each one stronger than the last, making his body tremble uncontrollably with excitement.
King stared intently at the battle, trying to learn the technique of Conqueror's Haki infusion from the figures of Noro and Linlin fighting.
He couldn't always be outmatched!
Suddenly, King and Bullet miraculously turned their heads simultaneously, looking at each other.
Bullet's lips curled into a cold smile.
King's eyes were cold, his face expressionless.
But at this moment, the thoughts in their hearts were surprisingly similar: Defeat this guy first!
Queen, biting his cigar, watched King and Bullet with interest, looking back and forth.
He always felt that there was an electric arc connecting the eyes of these two.
Leia clenched her fists tightly, looking at Noro with determination. She believed Noro would surely achieve victory.
This snake could only be defeated by her.
No, by her foot.
Stussy, however, wasn't focused on their battle. She smiled and greeted Linlin's children:
"Hi, Perospero, long time no see. You've grown so big, but you were cuter when you were little."
Perospero didn't want to respond, but the situation was not in their favor. It was best not to displease the other side, so he awkwardly called out, "Auntie Stussy."
Stussy smiled contentedly.
Meanwhile, Noro and Linlin's battle grew fiercer. Conqueror's Haki and Devil Fruit abilities continuously clashed.
Deafening sounds erupted, and everything around them was destroyed by the impact of the aftershocks.
Their battle lasted for a day and a night.
No clear winner emerged.
But the battle also ended.
Noro and Linlin couldn't defeat each other unless they truly fought to the death.
The outcome of their battle was unknown, but King, Queen, and the others could eliminate Big Mom and all her children.
Linlin also realized this. After a touch-and-go clash, she shouted, "No more fighting!"
The two pirate crews hadn't formed a mortal enmity. It was merely that unfortunate Ringo had been burned, and Linlin had also promised compensation for that.
So, there was no need for a fight to the death!
Moreover, Linlin had actually done Kaido a favor. The Azure Dragon Fruit's significance to Kaido was immense.
Just like after Big Mom's clash with Kaido in later years, under the dumbfounded gaze of both crews, Noro and Linlin announced a feast.
There was no need to light a bonfire; Ringo was already ablaze everywhere. As the feast began, a lively atmosphere permeated the surroundings.
Fine sake and delicious food filled the tables. Everyone sat together, eating and drinking to their heart's content.
That's just how pirates were.
Live for today, drink for today.
Although they couldn't completely understand why the two who had just been fighting fiercely would announce a joint feast.
But who cared? As long as there was sake to drink and meat to eat.
Bullet and King exchanged disdainful glances, then simultaneously turned their heads away.
Queen, biting his cigar, squeezed himself between the two, pouring sake for each of them.
"Come on, come on, cheers."
Noro and Linlin sat opposite each other, drinking sake.
However, Linlin's covetous gaze occasionally fell on King, not far away.
Noro said unhappily, "Hey, hey, hey, don't get any ideas about our Combat Commander. Besides, he's only sixteen now."
"Mama mama mama mama…" Linlin smiled indifferently.
Linlin's personality was bold, without the usual coyness of women. She didn't care at all about Noro seeing through her, or rather, she never intended to hide her desires.
Noro had a question: if a man was lustful, he was called a lecher. What was a lustful woman called?
After drinking the sake in his cup, Noro asked, "By the way, Linlin, what did you want Kaido for?"
Linlin laughed candidly. "Of course, to have children with Kaido."
Noro: "…"
Speaking of which, Yamato was born from them, right?
Yamato's facial features really resembled a young Linlin.
Stussy, holding a wine glass, greeted Linlin with a radiant smile. "Sashiburida na, Linlin."
Seeing Stussy, whom she hadn't seen in many years, Linlin smiled exceptionally brightly. "Mama mama mama mama… It has indeed been a long time. From God Valley until now, it's been eight years, hasn't it?"
Stussy smiled and nodded. "It has indeed been eight years. Linlin, you've had quite a few more children."
Glancing at her children, who were eating heartily, Linlin's face showed a gentle smile. "Mama mama mama mama… They are my dear children."
Linlin suddenly remembered the child Stussy was holding in the wanted poster, asking with a knowing smile:
"Stussy, where's your child? And who is the father? It's not Kaido, is it?"
Stussy rolled her beautiful eyes. "How could it be that brute?"
Linlin became interested, pressing, "Then whose child is it?"
Stussy pointed her wine glass at Noro. "His."
Linlin, instead of being surprised, was delighted. She raised an eyebrow at Noro. "You've had a child with Stussy, so have one with me too."
Noro spat out a mouthful of sake.
Sister, can you please stop thinking about me!
Stussy glared at Linlin, scolding playfully, "Hey, hey, Linlin!"
"Brrr brrr… Brrr brrr…"
At this moment, the Den Den Mushi in Noro's pocket rang.
"You two chat."
Then, Noro stood up and walked aside to answer the phone.
The Den Den Mushi transformed into Kaido's likeness.
Noro was somewhat puzzled about what would make Kaido call him, asking in confusion:
"What's wrong, Kaido?"
To his surprise, Kaido's next words made Noro's jaw drop.
"What the hell?!"
"What did you say you snatched?!"
"The Fuwa Fuwa no Mi?!"
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