Totto Land Kingdom, Whole Cake Island.
Big Mom didn't expect to meet the old lion today. When they were on Rocks Pirates years ago, they weren't that close. Moreover, this old lion had disappeared for many years, and she didn't expect him to show up again now.
"Well, well, well, Shiki, are you planning to join forces with me to deal with Vongola Family? Have you thoroughly investigated how powerful that Family really is?" Big Mom laughed after hearing Shiki's words. She was still afraid of Vongola Family, even now.
She hadn't truly fought Giotto, as his Guardians alone had stopped her a few times. Compared to Whitebeard Pirates' Division Captains and her Sweet Commanders, Vongola Family's Guardians were on a whole different level.
On top of that, there were several of them, she wouldn't mind participating in the war, but unless she was certain that she had a chance to win.
"Hahaha, I never thought I'd hear those two words from your mouth. Even if they are terrifying, do you think they are stronger than the crew we used to be part of? Captain Rocks, Newgate, John, Ochoku, Silver Axe, Kaido, you, and me. Even such a crew could be defeated. Do you think Vongola Family is stronger than that lineup?" They used to belong to the Rocks Pirates, the only true rulers of the sea in the past!
Later, two of the Three Legendary Pirates were former crews of the Rocks Pirates, and the names that Shiki mentioned earlier were all well-known pirates.
"Well, you may be right, but keep in mind Shiki, it was Roger and Garp who defeated Rocks Pirates back then. And did you really give it your all in that battle? Vongola Family and us back then are not the same. They are willing to risk their lives for their Family, and do you really think that we're on the same level as Roger and Garp?" Big Mom sneered. She didn't know about the rest of the crew back then, but she herself didn't fight with all her might. Roger and Garp's cooperation had given many, including herself, a chance to leave the Rocks Pirates.
After all, Rocks was just too strong, to the point where they couldn't leave the crew. On Rocks's ship, the only way to leave was by dying!
In Big Mom's eyes, Newgate, who was once known as the world's strongest man, was still weaker compared to Rocks!
"Don't compare me to Roger and Garp, Linlin! Those two idiots are nothing compared to me. I am Shiki Shiki!" Hearing Garp and Roger's name made Shiki angry. His Color of Supreme King Haki burst out instantly, and his face turned ferocious.
At this moment, Big Mom's Color of Supreme King Haki also erupted, and their Color of Supreme King Haki clashed causing countless people inside and outside the Cake Castle to faint.
"Don't mess around on my turf, Shiki! Otherwise, I may take you out before dealing with Vongola Family" Big Mom glared at Shiki as she yelled.
Hearing this, Shiki snorted coldly and put away his Haki. He didn't intend to fight with her at this moment, and he needed her help. Before coming here, he had already met Whitebeard, who had bluntly refused to cooperate with him, saying that even if he had beef with Vongola Family, he wouldn't join forces with him, let alone use dirty tricks.
Without Whitebeard's help, Big Mom's cooperation became crucial. If he couldn't convince Linlin to join him, he might have to give up on this operation. After all, even though he was arrogant, he wasn't stupid!
"Alright, Linlin, give me a definite answer. Do you want to join forces with me to take down Vongola Family? If you agree, I'll have 80% chance of winning. If we win, you can take Secon Island, while I take Ryusu Island. How about it?" Shiki originally planned to take those islands after defeating the Vongola Family, but he needed some negotiation piece to convince Big Mom to join him.
Giving up those islands didn't mean much for him. After all, he had his floating island. Even if he wanted to establish a base in New World, he could just attack a random island. Therefore, he didn't really care about territory. It was better to give those up in exchange for Big Mom's help.
"I don't remember you're this generous, Shiki. Could it be that you have an ulterior motive behind attacking Vongola Family?" Big Mom knew Shiki quite well since he had known him for years.
"Don't be intimidated, Shiki. I don't care about your goal. After all, it has nothing to do with me. But on top of territory, you owe me a favor. If you agree, I can help you deal with Vongola Family." Big Mom considered favors important. Kaido owed her a favor before, but that guy would probably never be able to repay it.
If Vongola Family had already been dealt with, what was the point of owing a favor?
But if Shiki was going to attack the Vongola Family, it meant he had some insurance, at least enough not to involve her. So, whether the attack on Vongola Family was successful or not, it wouldn't be a loss for her if she could make Shiki owe her a favor.
"Alright, I agree to your conditions. It's settled then!" After thinking for a moment, Shiki reluctantly agreed. Although owing a favor made him unhappy, it was worth it if he could defeat Vongola Family and obtain Skull's blood. Besides, it was just a favor, and with his perfected mutated creatures in the future, he would decide whether he should repay the favor or not.