Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 269 The sea always favors the brave, and fate always favors the mad!

Totland Cake Island.

The fighting on the front lines hasn't reached here yet, but the atmosphere on Whole Cake Island has been quite tense these past few days. The pressure exerted by the Navy on the front lines has undoubtedly infiltrated this area.

Inside the Cake Castle at the heart of the island, Charlotte Linlin was looking at a huge nautical chart on a table with several other figures.

The nautical chart was very complex, providing an almost exhaustive update on the current situation on the front lines.

As intelligence continued to arrive, Vinsmoke Judge kept changing the information on the nautical chart.

"Have you figured out a solution?" Charlotte Linlin asked in a deep voice.

These past few days, the battle reports haven't been very good, to the point that her appetite has shrunk somewhat, and her plump body makes Charlotte Perospero, who knows her well, feel that she has become a bit thinner.

It's clear how much pressure Charlotte Linlin was under during this period.

Upon hearing this question, War Master Judge shook his head with a helpless expression and said, "If the Navy had any schemes, tricks, or dangerous tactics, that would be fine; we could find a way to deal with them. But in the current situation, we are simply helpless."

Judge was also very frustrated. This battle was fought too fairly and squarely. The navy did not make any rash advances or special moves on the front lines in various places. It was a steady and solid advance. Anyone who is not stupid can feel the pressure coming from all directions by looking at this nautical chart. The main strategy was to advance at the same pace.

In the last couple of days, a slight change has occurred: in the central sea area, the Navy has sent out Admiral Fujitora Issho, who was supposed to be stationed in the rear.

However, his appearance did not bring any turning point to the pirates.

On the contrary, Judge could see that it was a strong signal from the Navy!

"Fujitora has appeared in the Central Sea and, with two consecutive fierce attacks, led the Navy to capture Falxi Island. That island is the focus of the Central Front. If the Navy can occupy that island for a long time, their mobility and logistical pressure will be further reduced. On the contrary, we are almost completely divided into three parts on the Central Front and cannot be connected as one. Considering the Navy's fierce offensive, if the Beast Pirates cannot recapture Falxi Island in the near future, the Central Front will collapse completely, and the Navy's advance will be able to penetrate the entire front line immediately, and even point directly at Whole Cake Island." Judge pointed to an island on the sea chart with the long pole in his hand.

Charlotte Linlin looked at the spot, her expression grim, and said, "Do you think the Beasts Pirates can take it back?"

"It seems difficult at the moment. Although Drought Jack is one of the Three Disasters, he is clearly no match for Admiral Fujitora. Perhaps..." Judge hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted his teeth and said, "It's not just 'maybe,' the Navy is waiting for him. If he shows himself, Admiral Fujitora will definitely kill him. But if he doesn't show himself, that's unlikely. Given his personality, even if he knows it's extremely dangerous over there, he will never back down."

Drought Jack is a notorious stubborn guy who never gives way to anyone he encounters on the high seas. Known as the "Shipping King," his motto is "Get your ship here!"

Only Kaido could earn his respect; he would fight anyone else, whether he could defeat them or not.

The admiral's authority is indeed formidable, but Jack will never back down.

Judging from the current situation, even if someone comes in later to report that he was killed by Yixiao, Charlotte Linlin won't be too surprised.

"Kaido has already dispatched the Wildfire," Charlotte Linlin was about to say something more, but she stopped herself, shaking her head and saying, "Is the Navy trying to force us into a decisive battle there?"

She had wanted to say that things would be better now that the plague was over.

But then I thought, even if he's known as the leader of the Three Disasters, he probably wouldn't be a match for a Marine Admiral. Otherwise, he wouldn't live up to the title of "top combat power." To suppress Fujitora Issho, it would probably take either her or Kaido to make a move.

The problem is that none of them can go alone, since the other "Overlord" hasn't actually shown up yet.

If he went alone, not only would he fail to salvage the situation, but he would also face a two-on-one attack from two powerful figures. This would be bad for both of them and would only make the situation worse.

"Actually, all three fronts could be the decisive battleground. I couldn't be sure where the Navy wanted to choose before because they didn't send out any admirals. Now that Admiral Fujitora has appeared on Falxi Island, it's clear that's where the Navy has chosen the battlefield. To be honest, we're very passive, but there's nothing we can do. The initiative is in the Navy's hands, and that's been the case from the beginning of this war," Judge said in a very weak tone.

He prided himself on being a master of war, a veteran of countless battles, and always viewed war as a game. But when he truly faced the overwhelming fighting power of the navy, he still felt as if a mountain was collapsing, roaring and unstoppable.

No matter how many tactics and strategies he had in his head, they were useless. The navy just advanced step by step, leaving him with no choice but to either fight or avoid battle.

"What if we give up?" Charlotte Linlin hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Would it be feasible to abandon the confrontation with the Navy on the front lines and redirect the battle line deeper into the New World?"

"Not very feasible." Judge shook his head, then tapped a spot on an island on the sea chart with his long staff, continuing, "Look here. Once the central front is breached, Butter Island will immediately become a snack on the Navy's plate. Butter Island's geographical location is even more crucial. If it's in our hands, we can control the surrounding waters and establish a connection with the Beast Pirates. If the Navy takes it, undoubtedly, a huge rift will appear between us and the Beast Pirates, severed by the Navy. Our coordination will immediately fail. At that time, the Navy only needs to send one admiral to Butter Island to contain either of us, freeing up most of their forces to focus on the other. Judging from the Navy's current war prowess, none of us can withstand them alone. So, if we don't want a slow death, being defeated one by one, we have no choice but to follow the Navy's lead."

"Follow their lead, and have a final battle!?" Charlotte Linlin asked, a flash of anger in her eyes.

"Yes, now it seems that the only chance of victory is the decisive battle that the Navy has left us." Judge said with a grim expression, "I'm afraid this is also pressure from Mary Geoise, forcing them to abandon this steady advance tactic and suffocate us step by step, and instead strive to end this war quickly, using the method of 'the first battle is the decisive battle' to force us to follow their rhythm."

According to Judge's statement, the most prudent war strategy would be for the Navy to capture Butter Island, completely divide the pirate alliance's power, then send an admiral to guard Butter Island and restrain either Beasts or Big Mom, before mobilizing superior forces to strike the other.

If the navy really fights in this way, they will have almost no room to resist. They can only wait for the navy to gradually shrink their living space and eventually harvest them.

But if you don't want to be slowly driven to your death like this, you must defend Butter Island or Falxi Island.

However, this is tantamount to stepping into the battlefield chosen by the Navy, which will directly lead to the outbreak of the decisive battle.

Judge said that the final battle was the only chance for victory left to them by the Navy because this forced decisive battle was also a kind of adventure for the Navy, even if the risk was not that great.

For example, what if Kaido and Charlotte Linlin win?

The situation will be reversed in an instant, and all the current problems will be solved!

The navy gave them this hope, or rather, bait; it was up to them whether they were willing to take the gamble!

After listening to Judge's continuous analysis, Charlotte Linlin finally understood the current situation completely.

As a top-tier pirate, she certainly doesn't lack adventurous spirit or the courage to risk her life.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"There was once a hero who dominated the entire sea, and he said something that I completely agree with," Charlotte Linlin said softly, turning her gaze away from the huge sea chart on the table.

Perospero, Judge, and the others at the table looked at Charlotte Linlin with some curiosity upon hearing this.

Then, a resolute glint flashed in Charlotte Linlin's eyes as she said, "He said, 'The sea always favors the brave, and fate always blesses the mad!'"

The moment she finished speaking, Charlotte Linlin slammed her hand down, shattering the massive round table. Wood chips and objects flew everywhere. She declared with overwhelming force, "If the Navy wants to fight me to the death, then so be it! Contact Kaido and tell him that whether he comes or not, I've decided to go to the front lines and fight the Navy!"

Sensing her mother's commanding presence, Perospero immediately stepped forward with a touch of fervor, saying, "Yes, Mom! We'll go prepare right away!"

No matter how cruel or insane Charlotte Linlin may be on ordinary days, no one can deny that she is extremely powerful and is one of the top experts at the pinnacle of this sea.

Such a strong person, if determined to fight to the death, must be taken seriously by everyone!

Soon, Kaido, on Onigashima in Wano Country, received a "decisive battle signal" from his ally.

However, Kaido did not show any surprise when he learned that Charlotte Linlin was going to the front line of the war to fight a big battle with the Navy.

He seemed to have already guessed that Charlotte Linlin would do this.

Meanwhile, Kaido had already made some arrangements. Even if Charlotte Linlin didn't say anything, he was already finding it hard to tolerate the current battlefield situation.

In fact, as a war fanatic who firmly believes in the supremacy of violence, Kaido has already done quite well to have tolerated this much. At the very beginning of the war, he actually wanted to go to the front line and cause a ruckus himself.

However, King the Wildfire dissuaded him at the time, and now that King has left Wano Country, there is no one left who can stop Kaido.

At the port of Onigashima, Kaido stood on the pier, the sea breeze carrying a slight fishy smell, his long hair flowing freely, holding a photograph in his hand, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.

The photo clearly shows Admiral Benn.

"Could it be you? The man who can defeat me?" Kaido murmured softly.

A moment later, he casually tossed away Bane's photo, sneered, and said with anticipation in his eyes, "The sea will give me the answer."

Then, he boarded the Beasts Pirates' warship.

(End of this chapter)