However, recognizing his daughter's abilities was one thing, but the current situation was another.
Kaido knew that neither King nor Yamato could snatch Doflamingo away from that old hag Linlin.
He understood that old hag Linlin's personality very well. The matter with Doflamingo was no longer just about interests now.
Unless it was all-out war, the Big Mom Pirates would absolutely not let Doflamingo go.
But if they didn't get Doflamingo out, what about his Beast Pirates army...
Just then, a person below suddenly stepped forward, enduring the pressure of Yamato's Conqueror's Haki.
"Kaido-sama! I have something to say!"
This man's voice attracted the attention of everyone present and also made Yamato stop releasing her Haki, turning to look.
"Who's-Who? What do you want to say?"
Kaido looked down. The speaker was a member of the strongest Tobiroppo, the [Flying Six], a user of the Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Saber-toothed Tiger, Who's-Who.
This guy had the biggest ambition among the Tobiroppo.
He was always coveting the position of [All-Star], thinking about when he could replace one.
He didn't dare target the [Fire Disaster] King, but he had long had his eyes on the [Drought Disaster] Jack.
Especially recently, that guy had actually lost to an unknown young girl.
This matter had been secretly stirred up by him and was already spreading within the Beast Pirates, dealing a fatal blow to Jack's authority.
Unfortunately, Jack's foolish brain simply didn't notice anything wrong.
Of course, all these little actions were under Kaido's watchful eye.
He didn't oppose this kind of behavior and wasn't averse to such an ambitious guy.
Ambition was a good thing, and the worry was that he lacked the ability.
Who's-Who's identity wasn't as simple as others either.
He was originally a member of the World Government's CP9. Later, during a mission to transport a Devil Fruit, he was robbed, the fruit was lost, and his position was gone.
By the way, that Devil Fruit was the current Gomu Gomu no Mi (Nika Fruit), and the person who took the fruit was Shanks.
After that, Who's-Who was imprisoned. After escaping prison, he harbored strong hatred towards both the World Government and Shanks.
Thus, he naturally joined the camp of another Four Emperor, Kaido, and climbed his way up here, eventually reaching the position of Tobiroppo.
Who's-Who, wearing a half-face mask, grinned widely and began to explain his idea.
"Kaido-sama, we actually don't need to fight the Big Mom Pirates head-on at all."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Kaido raised an eyebrow.
"Continue."
"Yes, Kaido-sama."
Who's-Who stepped forward and continued.
"What we need isn't the person Doflamingo, but the factory under his control that can mass-produce [SMILEs], along with the related technology."
"Doflamingo being captured isn't a bad thing for us… it's actually a great opportunity."
"Now his home base has no one in charge. We can fully take advantage of the situation."
"Apart from Doflamingo himself, could there possibly be anyone else in that [Dressrosa] of his who can resist us?"
"Now the World Government is gone, the Marines have retracted their strength, and Doflamingo himself isn't in Dressrosa."
"We could even take this opportunity to seize the entire country, turning it into another [Wano Country]."
Who's-Who became more and more excited as he spoke, his ambition laid bare.
And Kaido's eyes also gleamed with interest, seeming very tempted.
"Hmph, the actions of a petty man."
Yamato disdainfully glanced at Who's-Who.
However, to the words of Yamato, Who's-Who turned a deaf ear.
He still needed to rely on Kaido's power, so Yamato couldn't be offended.
Even though Yamato and Kaido were at such odds, it was clear to discerning people that the future Beast Pirates' Captain could only be Yamato.
The three All-Stars would also only recognize Yamato as the new leader.
After thinking for a moment, Kaido nodded.
"Alright, I'll leave this matter to you."
Then, he turned to look at his foolish son, thought for a bit, and added.
"Yamato will go with you."
"Dressrosa itself isn't important… the priority is to get the SMILE production line."
Considering Dressrosa's geographical location, it was quite a distance from the Beast Pirates' sphere of influence. Establishing another enclave there wouldn't be cost-effective.
"Yamato, after this matter is handled, I'll give you one month."
"One month later, if you don't return, you know what I'll do."
Kaido really went out of his way.
He understood that suppression wasn't as good as guidance. Rather than letting Yamato continue causing trouble on Onigashima, it was better to go along with her this once.
Anyway, he remembered that Naruto guy seemed to have gotten together with the Pirate Empress already.
That way, he wouldn't have to worry about some extreme situations arising.
Even though he called her a foolish son, Yamato was, after all, a daughter.
Plus, she really admired Naruto.
If it were before, Kaido would have no doubt that as soon as Yamato found Naruto, she'd dare to show up with a baby a year later, telling him he was a grandfather.
"Fine, one month it is."
Upon hearing this, Yamato also put down Takeru and turned to Who's-Who beside her.
"Don't just stand there dumbly, go get a ship ready."
Her tone was full of disdain.
Clearly, she held great contempt for people like Who's-Who.
The few left, and the meeting hall returned to calm.
King looked somewhat worriedly in the direction Yamato left, then looked up at Kaido.
"Kaido-sama, Young Master Yamato, after all..."
Kaido waved his hand, picked up the sake cup before him, and took a few sips.
"Let her go."
"If she doesn't want to come back, then I'll personally go to that Naruto guy and demand her."
As he spoke, a ferocious smile also appeared on Kaido's face.
"Just as well, he stood me up last time..."
'Father and daughter were exactly the same...'
King looked at Kaido's expression, sighing helplessly in his heart.
…
Meanwhile, in Totto Land, Whole Cake Island.
Doflamingo was thrown on the ground like a dead fish.
He had long lost his former flair.
His flamboyant pink feather coat and those sunglasses were nowhere to be seen. His body bore wounds from beatings everywhere, and he wore a pair of Seastone handcuffs.
"Mamamamama... Doflamingo, you really are a bold fool."
Big Mom lifted Doflamingo from the ground like a chick, holding him up in front of her.
"You, who could have been friends with Totto Land, have ended up like this..."
"But this is what you deserve!"
Big Mom roared loudly, her saliva splashing onto Doflamingo's face, but unfortunately, he didn't have the ability to wipe it off.
Before entering this hall, he had already undergone a round of torture.
Big Mom stared fixedly at Doflamingo, trying to find even a trace of fear on his face.
If she found it, the rest of Doflamingo's lifespan would be mercilessly extracted by her.
"Fuffuffuffu... Fuffuffuffufu!"
Under such a gaze, Doflamingo's face showed no fear of a Four Emperor, only the acceptance of someone who had gambled and lost.
"This time... I lost. But don't rejoice too soon!"
"Charlotte Linlin, just wait. You'll end up in the same situation as me..."
Seeing Doflamingo starting to 'babble nonsense', Big Mom suddenly lost interest in continuing the torture.
For a lunatic like this, mere physical torment was nothing.
She stared at Doflamingo, her gloomy face suddenly breaking into a malicious smile.
"Mamamamama... Doflamingo, I remember… you also have a Donquixote Family, right..."
Hearing this, Doflamingo's smile suddenly froze.
"Don't worry, I won't kill you yet-"
"-not before you see those so-called 'family' members die before your very eyes."
As she spoke, Big Mom turned to look at her children.
"Cracker, Smoothie, you two go to Dressrosa."
"Bring all of Doflamingo's family members here intact."
"I'd like to see if you can still keep laughing then."
"Yes, Mama!" x2
Using family to threaten enemies was a common tactic of the Big Mom Pirates.
This time was no exception.
Before long, Totto Land's fleet had set sail, heading towards Dressrosa.