Chapter 119: Chapter 118 Clash of Titans: Kaido vs. Big Mom
"No way! The strongest is clearly Lord Kaido!" Ember argued, glaring at Katakuri.
Katakuri smirked, dismissing Ember's claim. "Strength? Don't mistake speed for power."
The tension between the two commanders rose, their voices escalating. Satoru, the White Dragon Admiral, stood nearby, visibly annoyed.
"Enough," Satoru finally spoke, his tone calm yet commanding. "The outcome will reveal itself soon enough."
Before more words could be exchanged, Satoru sensed two overwhelming presences approaching. The sky darkened, clouds swirling ominously. A massive silhouette loomed above, descending rapidly.
From the stormy sky, Kaido appeared, his dragon form majestic and fearsome. With a flash, he transformed into his human form and landed heavily on the island, the ground trembling beneath his feet.
"That old hag's still not here? Tch, so slow," Kaido grumbled, his tone laced with disdain.
Ember seized the opportunity, sneering at Katakuri. "See? Lord Kaido arrived first. Clearly, his strength is unmatched!"
Katakuri scoffed. "Fast arrival? That just means he's good at running away!"
Their bickering resumed, much to Satoru's frustration. He sighed inwardly, wondering how two commanders of such fearsome reputations could act like quarreling children.
A distant voice suddenly cut through the tension.
"Kaido! This time, you won't escape unscathed!"
Everyone turned as a figure soared closer, riding atop a thunderous cloud. It was none other than Big Mom. She landed with an imposing presence, her fiery gaze locking onto Kaido.
"Old woman," Kaido growled, gripping his spiked kanabo, "you're the one who'll be defeated this time."
The air between them crackled as their overwhelming auras collided. The sheer force of their Conqueror's Haki caused the weaker pirates nearby to collapse instantly, unconscious from the pressure. Even Katakuri struggled, his own Haki paling in comparison.
"This… this is what true power looks like," Satoru mused, watching the spectacle with interest.
Kaido's patience snapped first. "Die, you hag! *Thunder Bagua!*"
Lightning erupted as Kaido swung his kanabo, aiming to crush Big Mom.
"You wish, Kaido! *Cognac!*" Big Mom retaliated, unleashing a devastating strike with Napoleon, her fiery sword.
The two attacks collided with a deafening explosion, sending shockwaves that ripped through the island. The ground beneath them cracked and split, while massive waves surged in the surrounding sea.
Satoru observed from a distance, a faint smile on his lips. "These two aren't holding anything back. This is going to be a long fight."
As the two Yonko clashed relentlessly, the sky echoed with thunder, and the ground quaked under their monstrous strength. Kaido's unyielding resilience met Big Mom's indomitable power in a battle that shook the heavens.
Suddenly, a voice spoke quietly into Satoru's ear.
"Admiral White Dragon, if the opportunity arises, the World Government expects you to eliminate both of them."
Satoru turned to see a masked figure from CP0 standing aboard a nearby ship. The agent's presence made Satoru frown.
"You couldn't pick a worse time to bring this up," Satoru muttered.
Before Satoru could react further, Katakuri and Ember both moved.
"What did you say?" they demanded in unison, immediately attacking the CP0 agent. However, their strikes passed through the agent as if he were a phantom. The masked figure disappeared, leaving behind an ominous message.
"Good luck, Admiral."
Katakuri and Ember turned to Satoru, suspicion evident in their eyes.
"If Kaido and Big Mom weaken each other, are you planning to strike?" Katakuri asked coldly, his fists clenched.
Satoru met their gaze calmly. "It's the World Government's order. Disobeying isn't an option."
Katakuri lunged first, his arm transforming into a mochi-covered fist. However, his attack bounced harmlessly off Satoru's barrier-like defense.
"It's useless without Conqueror's Haki infusion," Ember pointed out, already strategizing.
Though rivals, Katakuri and Ember now found themselves in an uneasy alliance, their common goal clear: protect their leaders from the threat of the White Dragon Admiral.