Charlotte Linlin Pirates, in a cabin.

Kaido was wrapped in bandages all over his body like a dumpling.

At this moment, Kaido was staring blankly at the ceiling, replaying the scenes of the previous battle in his mind.

It must be said that those who can become Emperors in the future are never ordinary people. Kaido continuously simulates the scenes of fighting with Nicholas in his mind and thinks about ways to counter Nicholas's attacks.

"Kaido, how about it? I didn't deceive you, right? The Charlotte Linlin Pirates have many strong members!"

Just as Kaido was once again being punched by Nicholas in his imagination, a clear female voice comes from outside the cabin. Then the cabin door is pushed open rudely, and Charlotte Linlin, over eight meters tall, walks into the cabin, followed by Streusen, the second in command and head chef of the Big Mom Pirates.

"Are you here to mock me?"

Kaido, seeing Charlotte Linlin's arrival, shakes off the bandages on him and sits up from the bed.

"I won't lose to that guy next time!"

Kaido says fiercely. For him, losing a battle is not terrifying as long as he kills the opponent in the end. Only the one who survives is the ultimate winner.

"Mama... mama, Kaido."

Charlotte Linlin looks down at Kaido and says with a sinister smile, "Are you overly confident in your own strength? Do you know that the reason you can survive to a large extent is because of me? Otherwise, with Nicholas's true strength, do you think you can survive? Did those playful fights give you a false impression?"

"Playful fights? Are you saying that guy never used his true strength while fighting me?"

Kaido's eyes widen in astonishment upon hearing this.

"Of course not. Nicholas ate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, the lightning man. If he really used his fruit ability, even with your terrifying body and recovery, you wouldn't be able to withstand it. After all, in the captain's eyes, that guy is a terrifying monster who can rival or even surpass Whitebeard and Golden Lion in the future! I really want to get his genes."

It seems that Charlotte Linlin has thought of something. She can't help but lick her flaming red lips.

"After all, the prey you can't get is the most tempting."

"However, Kaido, strive to become stronger. When your strength reaches a level that satisfies me, I don't mind helping you find a Devil Fruit suitable for you. After all, the gift from the Devil's Treasure in the sea is enough to help a strong person break through to a whole new level. Alright, I won't disturb you. I'm going to rest."

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After saying this, Charlotte Linlin walks out of Kaido's room with her enchanting steps.

At Nicholas's Pirate Crew base, Nicholas sneaks out holding his cherished wine.

Just as he leaves the captain's cabin, a cold voice sounds, "Nicholas, where are you going so late?"

"Oh, it's Stussy. Um, that..." Nicholas waves the wine in his hand, "Isn't this the intelligence you asked Charlotte to gather last time? I'm going to thank her. I've had Vista prepare the materials you need. There's even an Animal Zoan user among them, which should provide you with a lot of data."

Nicholas does not wait for Stussy's response and slips away.

Dressed as a vampire, Stussy watches Nicholas disappear around the corner, muttering "Idiot" under her breath, then heads towards the lowest level of the ship.

After arriving at Shakky's residence, upon stating his identity, Nicholas encounters no obstacles and soon sees Shakky.

It's worth mentioning that Shakky, who retired to open Shakky's Rip-off Bar, now has the demeanor of a bar owner. The entire residence has been turned into a bar, and Shakky is leaning on the bar with her left elbow, cigarette in her right hand.

Seeing Nicholas come in, a smile appears on her face.

"Little Nicholas is surprisingly punctual."

"Haha, because it's Shakky inviting, I must be on time."

Nicholas laughs a few times and then looks around cautiously. "Shakky, is it safe here?"

They must be careful about what they are about to discuss as it could cause trouble if it got out.

Shakky flicks the ash from her cigarette, teasing, "If i don't have the ability to even handle this, I would've been killed long ago. How could I have survived until now? But little Nicholas, are you peering into my heart? You'll have to take responsibility if you do."

Shakky glances at Nicholas with a half-smile.

"Haha, how could it be."

Nicholas laughs off Shakky's teasing, then sits on one of the chairs by the bar and places the wine he brought on the counter, saying, "This is what I got at the auction in Sabaody. It's hard to find good stuff like this on the market now."

"Binks's wine, indeed a good find. Then I won't be polite."

Shakky smiles and places the wine from the counter onto the shelf behind her. If anyone knowledgeable were there, they would notice many famous wines inside.

After putting the wine away, Shakky doesn't speak but rather looks at Nicholas with interest.

"Shakky, don't look at me like that, I'll get embarrassed."

Nicholas shamelessly says.

"Hehe, little Nicholas, do you really want to leave the Rocks Pirates? You should know that once you leave the Rocks Pirates, you'll face that lunatic's crazy revenge."

Shakky takes a drag of her cigarette, exhaling smoke slowly, her eyes fixed on Nicholas.

Nicholas meets Shakky's gaze.

He seriously nods.

"It seems like little Nicholas is confident in evading that lunatic's pursuit. Can you tell me about your trump card?"

Shakky is even more curious now. It can be said that if it weren't for fearing the powerful and crazy Rocks, people like Whitebeard and Gold Lion would have left the Rocks Pirates long ago.

"Is there even a trump card? As for evading the captain's pursuit, it's simple. I just need to kill him."

Nicholas says calmly.

Hearing this, Shakky is clearly stunned, and even the cigarette between her fingers is almost burned out before she reacts.

"Nicholas, you should know about the captain's terrifying strength. Why do you think he can be killed? What force on this sea can kill him?"

Shakky's brows furrow deeper. As the head of the sea's intelligence network, she considers herself second only to the World Government. So she knows the horror of this man very well. She can hardly imagine what could defeat or even kill him. After all, if there was something like that, the Sabre of xebec wouldn't have been active until now, even forcing the Navy to avoid entering the New World at one point!

Nicholas puts his index finger to his lips, signaling for silence. Then, he shakes the empty wine glass in his hand, clearly indicating something.

Seeing this, Shakky gives Nicholas a glare, then turns around and starts to select from the liquor shelf.

Within seconds, a dozen bottles of fine wine are placed on the counter.