One Piece: New Order

Chapter 341 341: The Battle of Two Emperors, Revolutionary Army’s Countermeasures

King's pupils constricted sharply, but he forced himself to calm down and said, "I refuse."

His race was a pain he could never let go of. The only reason he was even having this conversation was because he knew he could not defeat the woman standing before him.

Big Mom stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed.

"Mamamama~ What a pity."

Acting as if nothing had happened, she walked forward. "Take me to see that guy Kaido. To think he was beaten into that state by Sakazuki… how embarrassing."

Veins bulged on King's forehead as he took a deep breath.

"Please follow me."

Without saying another word, he led her toward the massive skull-shaped palace.

After walking for a bit, Big Mom waved her hand. "No need. You won't wake him up like that."

Kaido's condition had already been sensed by her Observation Haki. A cruel smile formed on her lips as she stretched out her right hand.

"Napoleon!"

The hat on her head flew up at once, spinning in midair as it transformed.

"Yes, Mama!"

In the blink of an eye, It turned into a giant sword and dropped neatly into Big Mom's hand. She pulled the blade back to her side, gripping it with both hands as lightning crackled across it. Her aura surged wildly, and even the stones on the ground trembled.

King's pupils shrank as he felt the overwhelming energy. He instinctively reached out to stop her.

"Hey—!"

But Big Mom ignored him completely. Stepping forward with her left foot, she swung the sword down with terrifying force.

"Ikoku Sovereignty!!!"

Boom!

A massive slash, several meters wide, roared forward like a raging beast. It tore through everything in its path, ripping straight across the enormous skull palace with unstoppable momentum.

Even the people of Wano could see the gigantic slash erupting from Onigashima. Their faces filled with shock.

Someone actually dared to cause trouble there?

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Onigashima.

On top of the ruined skull, now split open.

Crash… crash…

From within the debris, a hand burst outward, scattering broken stone in every direction. Kaido climbed out, his face dark and filled with fury.

"Linlin!!! Are you looking to die?!"

King felt a flash of relief. At the very least, Kaido was no longer trapped in that dazed, lifeless state.

Big Mom rested Napoleon casually on her shoulder, unfazed, "So you're finally awake. I thought Sakazuki had beaten you stupid."

Kaido's aura surged violently. Lightning flickered around his body as his presence grew heavier with each passing second. He lifted his kanabo, his voice dropping into a low, dangerous tone.

"What did you say…"

She continued to mock him, "You got beaten into this state. You've disgraced us Emperors. Good thing not many people know."

The violent aura around Kaido suddenly calmed, and the kanabo in his hand slowly lowered.

"Emperor… heh… what a meaningless title…"

He waved his hand dismissively and turned away. Walking over to the buried sake jars, he casually grabbed one from a fallen pirate's hand and started drinking.

Gulp, gulp, gulp…

Big Mom's eyes narrowed slightly as her expression turned serious.

People like them had fought their way to the top through countless battles. Their will was supposed to be unbreakable. Just how had Sakazuki done it? To push Kaido to this state…

That battle that day… some had fled, some had died. In the end, only Kaido and Sakazuki remained. And after that final fight, Kaido was forced to retreat in defeat.

So if they wanted to understand what had really happened, the only way was to hear it from the one person involved, Kaido.

But now, he did not even want to mention it…

Big Mom's expression darkened further. "In that case, if you've lost your spirit after being beaten by Sakazuki, then I'll just kill you myself. At least it won't waste the decades we've known each other…"

Crack!

Kaido abruptly threw the wine jar to the ground and let out a cold snort. "I'm afraid you can't do it, Linlin!!!"

His face turned grim as he lifted his kanabo once more, his gaze locking onto her.

At the mention of Sakazuki, a surge of regret and anger rose within his chest. He was unwilling to accept it.

Big Mom watched him closely, then broke into a grin instead. "So you're not completely beyond saving yet…"

Napoleon in her hand ignited with flames. The blade extended further, its fangs growing sharper as she swung it down without hesitation

"Cognac: Mama-Mash!!!"

A giant flaming slash tore through the air, heading straight for Kaido.

The killing intent within that attack mixed with the alcohol still burning in his veins. It rushed into his mind, washing away all the frustration.

Kaido raised his kanabo high. His movements carried a hint of drunkenness, but the killing intent behind them was overwhelming.

"Lightning Hammered Ragnaraku!!!"

The dark clouds above Onigashima responded to his rage. Lightning struck down repeatedly, coating his weapon as he smashed it toward Big Mom.

BOOOM!!!!

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South Blue, Bango Island.

Inside the temporary headquarters meeting room, everything had been cleared out. Only a table and a few chairs remained.

After sweeping the area again and again with Observation Haki to make sure nothing was left, Dragon, seated at the head, spoke about the theory he had received from Vegapunk.

Everyone was stunned. They could not believe it.

Sabo's lips twitched uncontrollably as he struggled to accept it. "How is that possible… Even that kind of thing can be monitored… What's the principle behind it…"

For them, whose industrial development had only just begun, concepts like signals, frequencies, and surveillance sounded almost like science fiction.

A trace of helplessness flashed across Dragon's face.

The Revolutionary Army's tech expert, Lindbergh, who led the South Blue forces, had died in the disaster at the Sorbet Kingdom. Otherwise, they would not be so passive right now. At least Lindbergh could have communicated with Vegapunk. They would not be this lost.

Civilian technology was nearly locked down. Among the Four Blues, very few kingdoms had even entered the industrial stage, let alone developed something like surveillance.

They had no way to crack it.

For now, the only option was the simplest method.

Dragon looked at the shocked crowd and spoke slowly. "The logistics department will purchase a new batch of Den Den Mushi. All bases will temporarily slow their offensives, but do not stop. Continue using the old Den Den Mushi for communication."

"Once the new ones are acquired, they must be delivered personally to each base commander. The reason must be explained clearly. It must be told face to face…"

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