Chapter 449: Cake Island Memories (Part 1)Time rewinds.Ten days ago.Totto Land waters.The sea surface shimmered with an eerie pink luster.The air was thick with the cloying scent of syrup.Next to that colossal Tart Ship, the going merrylooked like an insignificant wooden toy.Jinbe was shirtless, his hands firmly gripping the helm.The Knight of the Sea glanced at the giant ship flying the Big Mom Pirates' flag, his face surprisingly calm.After all, with that Idiot Captain behind him—the one who dared to punch a hole through the ceiling of Marineford—his confidence was more than enough.On the bow deck.Sanji leaned quietly against the sheep's head.The cook had changed into a dark blue slim-fit shirt today.Two buttons at the collar were undone, revealing his sturdy collarbones.An unlit cigarette dangled from his mouth.His blonde hair covered one eye as he looked down at the undulating pink waves, his brow furrowed into a tight knot.His mind was filled with the verbal abuse and beatings he had suffered in that dark castle as a child.That cold-blooded monster known as his father.Those inhuman cyborg brothers.Going back this time, he had to make a clean break with those emotionless war machines of Germa 66.He absolutely could not let those scumbags defile the purity and freedom of the Straw Hat crew.An oppressive atmosphere spread wildly across the bow....A breeze carrying the scent of tangerines blew across the deck.Nami walked leisurely out of the cabin.The Navigator was wearing a hip-hugging miniskirt today.Her upper body was clad in a white shirt that barely contained her impressive assets.Her dazzlingly white long legs made heads spin in the sunlight.Her long, wavy orange hair fell casually over her smooth, rounded shoulders.That face, so exquisitely beautiful it defied logic, coupled with a cunning agility that radiated from her core...She was practically a walking lethal poison on this sea.A group of Big Mom Pirates fodder on the nearby Tart Ship left drool all over their deck.Several with poor self-control had massive nosebleeds and fainted on the spot, eyes rolling back.Her stunning looks combined with that "don't come near me" cold aura completely stole the souls of these country bumpkins who had never seen the world.Nami ignored those idiots completely, leaning against the railing and admiring the outlines of the Totto Land islands gradually appearing in the distance.The orange-haired girl sighed, a hint of longing flashing through her exquisite eyes, mixed with a deep sense of resentment.Marriage.What girl wouldn't want a grand wedding in the spotlight?Unfortunately, she was stuck with that rubber idiot Luffy, who didn't understand romance at all.Despite never having worn a wedding dress, she had somehow already become a married woman in a muddled mess.And that womanizer had troublesome women like Robin and Uta around him.If they really held a wedding, would they have to line up a row of brides on the deck?The more Nami thought about it, the angrier she got, her fair fists clenching with a cracking sound.She wished she could grab that Captain, who was off enjoying himself somewhere, and give him a thorough beating right now...."Yohohohoho!!!""The weather today is truly wonderful!""Beautiful Miss Nami, on such a fine day for a wedding, would you let me see what color your panties are today!"Brook, holding a cup of black tea, twisted his skeletal frame into a flashy pose and approached in an extremely punchable manner.Chopper, carrying a small medical kit, hopped around the deck, laughing lightheartedly."Brook, you're going to get beaten!"The little reindeer covered his eyes and giggled wildly.Bang!Armament Haki instantly wrapped around a petite fist.Nami didn't even turn her head, landing a precise backhand punch to the head.The skeletal musician let out a scream as his head was smashed directly into the hard oak deck.Only his body remained outside, twitching incessantly, the black tea spilling all over the floor."Everyone, be quiet! Can't you see I'm frustrated?!"The tigress let out a deafening roar, her mouth stretching wider than a shark's, revealing a mouth full of fangs.Chopper was so scared he scrambled to hide behind Jinbe, his small hooves clutching his head as he shook violently.This was the Straw Hat crew's true "highest combat power."Even the three giants who could take on an Admiral one-on-one usually had to take a beating obediently in front of this woman....Just then.Two absurdly tall figures leaped from the deck of the nearby warship.They landed steadily on the going merry's grass.Katakuri stood over five meters tall, his short burgundy hair standing on end.The lower half of his face was hidden by a thick white scarf.Top executive of the Big Mom Pirates, head of the Three Sweet Commanders.He radiated a terrifying, suffocating pressure.Standing next to him was Perospero, whose tongue was as long as a snake.The eldest son held a giant candy cane, his gaze cold.As soon as Katakuri's toes touched the deck, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.His proud, top-tier Observation Haki was sounding alarms in his head like crazy.Clearly, except for Jinbe, these people looked fragile.A skeleton that was nothing but bones!A fluffy pet tanuki!A weak female Navigator!And a Curly Eyebrows who did nothing but smoke!But his intuition was screaming!!If they dared to make a move here, this rickety wooden ship would definitely become the Big Mom Pirates' nightmare!!Especially that orange-haired woman who had just smashed her companion into the deck.The blatant, irritable aura she emitted was even more terrifying than a rampaging Mama."We will soon arrive at the center of Totto Land, Cake Island."Katakuri crossed his arms, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart."I hope everyone can exercise restraint.""Mama's tea party does not allow for any disruptions."The Sweet Commander's words were incredibly polite, even carrying a hint of cowardice.The fodder on the nearby warship almost dropped their jaws onto the deck.That cold, ruthless, and invincible Lord Katakuri.Facing these mere Four Emperors' executives, he actually used such a negotiating tone?!Perospero licked the candy in his hand and gave a strange laugh."Perorin~~ That's right.""When we reach the port, we'll first take the groom to the tailor shop.""Lady Pudding has been waiting for a long time. You need to quickly get a top-tier suit custom-made that's worthy of the tea party."The eldest son pulled a photo from his coat and tossed it toward Sanji."This is your future wife. Take a good look."The photo flipped through the air.It landed right in Sanji's palm.In the photo, Pudding wore a cute dress, her smile sweet to the extreme. Those watery eyes could melt any man's heart.Boom!!!A violent pink tornado instantly whipped up on the deck.One second Sanji was thinking about how to destroy Germa.The next second, both his eyes had turned into giant, throbbing red hearts.Holding the photo, the cook slid and twisted wildly across the deck like a maggot."Oooooh!!!""Pudding-chan! She's simply an angel fallen to earth!""Such a beautiful and moving girl is actually going to be my wife!""I'm getting married!!! I'm going to be the happiest man in all the seas!!!"His wretched appearance, looking like he wanted to bury his face in the photo, left everyone present stunned.Katakuri's eyes twitched wildly, and his mouth under the thick scarf fell open in shock.Is this guy really a core member of that terrifying pirate crew?What on earth is this thing?!Perospero was also covered in black lines, the candy in his hand almost falling to the ground.It turned out these people weren't just crazy in their actions; their brains were all messed up too."Shut up!! You embarrassing Perverted Cook!"Nami couldn't take it anymore and sent Sanji flying into the cabin with a kick.The Navigator clapped her hands and turned to look at Perospero.Those originally agile eyes instantly turned into two glittering Berries symbols."Custom-made suits, right?"Nami walked up to the two of them with an elegant cat-walk.Her stunning curves, highlighted by the white shirt, were practically lethal, and she emitted an alluring fragrance.Her voice was cloyingly sweet, but it was full of hidden calculations."Since you Four Emperors are the ones forcing our cook into this marriage alliance...""Then the wedding attire, as well as the clothes for us family members attending the tea party, must be custom-made for free, right?"Nami tapped her chin with a slender finger, looking like it was only natural."Our requirements aren't high. Just ten or eight sets of the most expensive haute couture for each person will do."Perospero looked as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.The eldest son slammed his candy cane onto the deck, his face instantly darkening."Are you kidding me!""Being able to attend Mama's tea party is already the greatest honor of your lives!""The tailor shops in Totto Land are all world-class masters.""You want to freeload even on a single piece of clothing? Do you really think the Big Mom Piratesare a charity?!"A thick killing intent erupted from Perospero, and candy mucus began to spread beneath his feet.He intended to use the terrifying pressure of a Four Emperors' executive to scare off this woman who didn't know her place.Standing nearby, Katakuri's face turned deathly pale at that moment.His top-tier Observation Haki automatically triggered to its limit.Cold sweat instantly soaked Katakuri's back.He couldn't refuse!He absolutely could not provoke this female demon who controlled the Straw Hat Pirates' purse strings!"Brother Peros, shut up!"Katakuri didn't even have time to explain as his giant palm firmly covered Perospero's long mouth.The Sweet Commander turned his head, looked at Nami's beautiful, half-smiling face, and swallowed hard."Miss Nami is right.""The Big Mom Pirates are certainly not short on this little bit of money."Katakuri reached into his coat, pulled out a stack of thick Gold Notes, and respectfully handed them to Nami."Consider these few million Berries as your clothing allowance. You can buy as many sets as you want; it's all on my personal tab."Perospero's eyes nearly bulged out of his head while his mouth was covered.He struggled desperately, wanting to ask if Katakuri had gone mad.The fodder on the nearby warship were even more petrified, their brains crashing on the spot.The invincible Lord Katakuri was actually being extorted by a female pirate?!And he even proactively opened his own wallet to pay her off?!What was happening to this world!Nami accepted the Gold Notes with a clear conscience and gave them a kiss.She instantly reverted to being that gentle and lovely peerless beauty."Oh my, Lord Sweet Commander is truly too kind. Then I won't be polite."The Navigator smiled as brightly as a flower, a hint of cunning flashing in her eyes.As long as the money was right, the Big Mom Pirates looked much more agreeable.And so, in an atmosphere both eerie and harmonious, the going merry wabbled its way into the central waters of Totto Land.At the edge of their vision.The dreamlike island composed of countless giant desserts finally revealed its full form.Colorful candy buildings shimmered with an alluring light under the sun.This was the absolute territory of the Four Emperors, Charlotte Linlin.Cake Island...."Wow!! It's all delicious food!"Chopper leaned over the railing, his drool flowing like a waterfall.Even Sanji, who had just been beaten, ran out. His eyes sparkled as he looked at the buildings constructed from top-tier ingredients.These people didn't treat this place like a dragon's den at all; they were practically here for a tour.Katakuri had just released his hand from the eldest son's mouth and was about to arrange the docking.Just then.The sea beneath them suddenly churned violently.The originally clear sky was covered by a layer of oppressive clouds without warning."Boom!!!"A deafening, terrifying explosion erupted from the center of the island.A magnificent castle built of premium chocolate collapsed with a crash before everyone's eyes.Ripples of dark red Haoshoku lightning, like wild horses breaking free, swept frantically in all directions from the center of the ruins.The sea surface rose in waves dozens of meters high.Several pirate ships anchored at the edge of the port didn't even have time to react before being shattered into pieces by this Haki.Broken wooden planks mixed with screams flew through the air.In the sky, half was dancing with lightning, and the other half was a city of burning flames.It was practically a living picture of hell."croquembouche... I want to eat croquembouche!!!"A terrifying roar that didn't sound human, carrying a violent power that could overturn the entire island, echoed back and forth in the air.A terrifying, obese figure as large as a mountain...was waving a burning giant blade, slashing anyone in sight and tearing down every house on the island.Residents and pirates who couldn't escape in time were all sliced in half by a single stroke.Blood instantly stained the surrounding candy streets red.Katakuri stood on the deck, his body jolting.This Sweet Commander, who usually wouldn't flinch even if Mount Tai collapsed before him, was now deathly pale.Even the thick scarf couldn't hide the soul-deep terror."This is bad..."Katakuri stared fixedly at the rampaging monster in the center of the island."Of all the times, at this most critical moment...""Mama's Hunger Pang... has actually broken out!!!"The wind howled.Whipping up chocolate fragments that filled the sky.In that dark red storm, the going merry was like a fallen leaf that could be torn apart at any moment.Chapter 450: Cake Island Flashback (Part 2)Rumble!!!A terrifying pressure erupted from the center of Cake Island, pressing down on everyone's heads like an invisible mountain.Dark red Haoshoku lightning crackled wildly deep within the cloud layers.Charlotte Katakuri stood on the deck of the going merry,his tall, burly frame trembling almost imperceptibly.The Sweet Commander stared fixedly at the obese monster in the distance that was frantically destroying the Candy Islands.His invincible Observation Haki had become a form of torture at this moment.The images in his mind were all apocalyptic scenes of Mama brandishing her giant sword, cleaving all of Totto Land into pieces.That irrational lunatic had to be stopped.Charlotte Katakuri clenched his fists,taking half a step forward, his boots thudding against the deck.Yet, countless terrible consequences immediately flashed through his mind.Once he made a move, he would be facing a genuine member of the Four Emperors.Charlotte Linlin, lost to her Hunger Pangs, wouldn't recognize her own kin.Even as the strongest Sweet Commander, he would surely be killed or crippled if that sword came down on him.Furthermore, as a son, drawing a weapon against his biological mother was an act of such great impiety that it felt like it was tearing this iron man's soul apart.On the nearby warship, Charlotte Perospero's legs had already turned to jelly from fear.The eldest son's usual cold and arrogant expression had completely vanished.His long tongue frantically licked the Candy Canein his hand, trying to hide his extreme panic.The fodder of the entire Big Mom Pirates knelt on the deck, clutching their heads and shivering.Even the courage to run away had been drained out of them.Charlotte Katakuri gritted his teeth, the struggle in his eyes gradually turning into resolve.He swung his right arm back violently; his arm muscles swelled rapidly, covered by a layer of indestructible, pitch-black Armament Haki.The Mochi in his palm surged wildly as Earth Dragon, the massive trident radiating a cold, chilling light, was about to take shape.He was prepared to risk his life to stop that rampaging mountain of flesh.At the critical moment just as the trident was about to solidify,a blinding blue electric arc suddenly shot over from the side.The violent power of thunder instantly scorched the air with a burnt smell.A polished black leather shoe stepped accurately onto the Mochi,forcibly interrupting the transformation of the Mochi mass.Charlotte Katakuri turned his head sharply, his pupils shrinking abruptly.Vinsmoke Sanji had appeared beside him at some unknown point.The cook had a half-burnt cigarette dangling from his mouth.His slim-fit deep blue shirt flapped loudly in the gale.Vinsmoke Sanji pulled out Pudding's photo from his pocket.He looked at the peerless little angel in the photo, with her sweet smile and features so exquisite they were flawless.Then he looked up at the terrifying monster in the distance with its gaping maw and fleshy face, currently stuffing a chocolate tower into its mouth and chewing wildly.The cook's brain immediately went into a state of severe crash~~~His two rows of Curly Eyebrows twitched frantically."Are you kidding me!!!"Vinsmoke Sanji crushed the cigarette in his hand."That fat hag is so ugly she could scare Sea Kingsto death!!!""What kind of ridiculous genetic mutation could possibly produce an angel fallen to earth as beautiful, moving, pure, and cute as Pudding-chan!!!""She must be adopted!!!""The old hag definitely snatched her from some peerless beauty!!!"The cook clutched his blonde hair tightly, his expression becoming extremely distorted.He felt like his understanding of biological genetics was being ground into the dirt....The corner of Charlotte Katakuri's eye twitched wildly.He was about to berate this reckless Curly Eyebrows to get lost,but Vinsmoke Sanji suddenly pulled back his comical, exaggerated expression.His gaze instantly became colder than an iceberg."Enough, stop looking like you're at a funeral."Vinsmoke Sanji lifted his right leg and tapped his toe twice on the deck."If word got out that a son beat up such a violent mother-in-law, it wouldn't be good for one's reputation.""Since it's for my beautiful and cute Pudding-chan,""this kind of troublesome matter should naturally be handled by me."Charlotte Katakuri opened his mouth in astonishment,completely unable to believe his ears...."Hahahaha! Has this kid gone crazy from Mama's Haoshoku?!""A mere cook thinks he can challenge Mama's invincible divine might!""Even Lord Katakuri wouldn't dare talk such big game; this kid is just delivering himself like takeout!"The fodder stared at Vinsmoke Sanji as if looking at a dead man.Vinsmoke Sanji completely ignored the surrounding mockery.He took a sharp breath, and the Germa bloodline factor within him ignited like a powder keg, detonating completely.The sound of bones popping and exploding echoed from within his body.A burst of extreme deep blue lightning erupted through his body, enveloping him in a dazzling sphere of electricity.Immediately after, his legs erupted with a heat far beyond common sense.Extremely dense black Armament Haki, like black armor, rapidly coiled around his entire right leg.Blue Diable Jambe flames burned fiercely on his leather shoe, even causing the surrounding space to warp and distort severely."Just as well."Vinsmoke Sanji bent his knees slightly, his gaze as sharp as a blade."I also want to see how much of a gap there is between this current body,""and a Four Emperors monster standing at the peak of the sea!"Boom!A deafening, terrifying sonic boom erupted from the deck.Vinsmoke Sanji transformed into a streak of blinding blue lightning, soaring into the sky with an ear-piercing sonic boom.His speed was so fast that even Charlotte Katakuri's Observation Haki could only capture a blurry afterimage.This exaggeratedly explosive speed simply did not belong to the realm of normal humans!...
Chapter 451: Cake Island Memory Arc (Part 3)In mid-air.Mama was swinging her giant flaming broadsword—Napoleon—madly hacking at a massive Jelly Castle."croquembouche!! Bring me the croquembouche!!!"With every step her obese body took, the entire island trembled violently....Just as Mama raised the giant sword to deliver a second strike.*Crackle!!*A deafening roar of thunder suddenly echoed from above.Sanji appeared precisely beside Mama's massive cheek like a falling blue meteor, carrying a terrifying, world-ending momentum."Ifrit Jambe — Blue Flame Meteor Mince!!!"The cook let out a wild roar.His right leg, burning with the fires of a demon god and violent lightning, swung in an exaggeratedly large arc in mid-air.Carrying enough terrifying power to shatter an entire mountain range, it slammed heavily into Mama's fat cheek.RUMBLE!!!Violent blue lightning clashed madly with dark red Conqueror's Haki lightning, tearing at each other.A terrifying shockwave, like a physical tsunami, swept out wildly in all directions.All the candy buildings within a thousand-meter radius were like paper toys before this shockwave, instantly crushed into colorful powder flying through the air.Mama's mountain-like body was actually kicked clean off the ground by this single strike.Her entire person flew out sideways like a heavy cannonball just fired from its barrel.Her massive frame crashed through over a dozen sturdy Chocolate Towers in succession, plowing a bottomless, several-thousand-meter-long gully into the ground.Finally, she smashed heavily into a giant Cream Mountain at the edge of the island, kicking up a cloud of dust that filled the sky....The wild laughter on the faces of all the fodder soldiers came to an abrupt halt.The Candy Cane in Perospero's hand dropped to the ground, his long tongue dangling out unconsciously.That invincible Iron Balloon, whose defenses even cannonballs couldn't pierce...Was actually kicked thousands of meters away by a cook who had only been at sea for a few years!Are these Straw Hat people all some kind of mutated monsters!?The entire Totto Land sea fell into an eerie silence.In mid-air.Using the recoil, Sanji performed a few nimble somersaults and landed steadily on a remaining lollipop pillar.The cook maintained a cool pose with his hands in his pockets, just about to blow a smoke ring to finish his perfect show.But his expression suddenly turned extremely ugly.A piercing pain shot through his right leg.Sanji looked down; his right leg, coated in top-tier Armament Haki, was actually trembling uncontrollably."Damn it."Sanji gritted his teeth and took a sharp breath of cold air.His mind wildly replayed the bizarre sensation from the moment of impact.When he kicked that fat face, it didn't feel like hitting flesh at all.Although the destructive power of Ifrit Jambe and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was staggering, at least twenty percent of that terrifying force had been reflected back by that monster's unreasonable body.Is this even human skin!If it weren't for the dual defense of the Germa-modified Super Skeleton and top-tier Armament Haki, his leg would have been completely ruined just now.Is this the sheer weight of a Four Emperors who has reigned over the New World for decades???Mama gave Sanji no chance to catch his breath.A violent roar that shattered the clouds suddenly erupted from the cream ruins in the distance.BOOM!The entire Cream Mountain exploded violently.Dark red Conqueror's Haki lightning shot into the sky like countless vipers, completely tearing the dark clouds apart.Mama strode out from the ruins.The left cheek that had just been kicked only bore a negligible red mark.But this provocation had completely ignited the Four Emperors' fury.Her eyes, which had already lost their reason, now turned a terrifying scarlet."Insect!!!""Damned fly!! How dare you stop me from eating croquembouche!!!"Mama waved her thick arms frantically.The Bicorne pirate hat on her head actually came to life, transforming into a giant broadsword burning with celestial flames."Napoleon!! Turn this fly into mincemeat!!!"Mama grabbed Napoleon's hilt.Beneath her feet was a massive cloud, black as ink and flickering with violent lightning."Zeus!! Catch him!!"Her hair instantly turned into a raging fireball, radiating heat high enough to melt steel."Prometheus!! Burn him to death!!"The Homie trio erupted with full power.Carried by Zeus, Mama's massive frame took to the air, defying the laws of physics.With terrifying speed, like a berserk heavy armored train, she lunged straight at Sanji on the lollipop pillar.Napoleon brought forth a several-hundred-meter-long half-moon sword qi.The air along the way was torn by this peerless slash, letting out a shrill scream.Before the sword qi even arrived, the hard candy ground below had already been split into a bottomless trench."Whoa, whoa, whoa, such a bad temper. Careful you don't get high blood pressure, old hag!"Sanji cursed loudly, not daring to take such a disaster-level slash head-on.He pushed his Rumble-Rumble Fruit abilities to the limit.He transformed into a streak of blinding blue lightning, moving several hundred meters horizontally just 0.01 seconds before the sword qi could strike.RUMBLE!The thick lollipop pillar, along with a large Biscuit Town behind it, was split clean in two by that single slash.The cut was as smooth as a mirror.Countless biscuit crumbs and desperate screams rose into the sky."Where are you running!!!"Seeing her strike miss, Mama became even more manic.She swung her left hand violently.Prometheus let out a sharp, strange shriek."Mama! Leave it to me!"A giant flaming ghost face expanded rapidly in mid-air, opening a deep, fiery maw.It spat out a terrifying fire pillar dozens of meters in diameter, carrying the extreme heat to incinerate all things, doggedly chasing the trajectory of Sanji's lightning.The moisture in the surrounding air was instantly sucked dry, and the temperature soared to an extreme capable of igniting blood."Playing with fire? I'm a professional!"Sanji came to a sudden halt in the air and turned around.His legs kicked out in rapid succession, creating a sky full of deep blue Ifrit Jambe afterimages."Ifrit Jambe — Concassé!!!"Countless blue fire kicks carrying the power of thunder slammed into Prometheus's fire pillar like a torrential rain.The two extreme flames clashed violently in mid-air.They exploded into a rain of gorgeous but deadly sparks.The large Candy Forest below was instantly burned to the ground.Just as Sanji was focusing all his strength on blocking the flames.Zeus, the thundercloud beneath Mama's feet, suddenly revealed a sinister expression."Taste my power! You annoying insect!"Zeus's body instantly expanded several times over, and lightning flared within the dark clouds.A bolt of violent golden lightning, thicker than a water barrel and carrying the heavenly might to destroy everything, struck straight down at Sanji's head.Katakuri watched from below with his heart racing.Faced with this kind of all-encompassing, three-dimensional attack from Mama, even a Yonko Commander like him would be reduced to ashes if he weren't careful.That cook is dead!However.Bathed in the violent lightning, the corner of Sanji's mouth curled into a mocking arc.He didn't even dodge, allowing that bolt of lightning—strong enough to turn Sea Kings into charcoal—to slam into his head."Using lightning to strike a Rumble-Rumble Fruituser...""Do you Homies have seawater for brains?"Sanji opened his arms.Every pore on his body seemed to turn into a bottomless black hole.The moment the violent golden lightning touched his body, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean; it didn't cause a single ripple and was swallowed up completely.Not only was he completely unharmed, but even his previously consumed stamina had recovered significantly.Zeus's cartoon eyes widened, his face written with disbelief."How is this possible! My lightning was eaten!""Giving it back to you!"Sanji snapped his eyes open, a piercing blue light flickering within them.The swallowed golden lightning mixed with his own blue lightning, erupting into an extremely terrifying counterattack through his right leg.He kicked Zeus's fat cloud body hard.BOOM!The massive thundercloud let out a shrill scream, scorched by his own doubled lightning power until black smoke billowed from his body, which tumbled uncontrollably through the air.Losing Zeus's support, Mama's massive body suddenly plummeted.But a Four Emperors' battle instinct was truly terrifying.Using the momentum of her fall, Mama swung Napoleon in a full circle, her Armament Haki so dense it practically dripped."Heavenly Fire — Cognac!!!"This sword strike gathered Conquerors Haki Coating and Prometheus's extreme flames.She vowed to slash this troublesome fly into nothingness.Sanji's face changed drastically as his Observation Haki screamed in warning.He didn't dare to be the least bit careless.His legs kicked the air dozens of times, using Moonwalk combined with the extreme speed of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.He pulled out a series of bizarre Z-shaped zigzag trajectories in mid-air.He narrowly brushed past the edge of that world-ending sword qi.The sword qi severed the distant clouds, carving a terrifying, several-thousand-meter-long rift in the sky.The two engaged in a fierce aerial dogfight.Mama was like a doomsday tank with infinite firepower, rampaging and freely unleashing Haoshoku and destructive skills.Sanji was like an extremely annoying blue hornet, using the high mobility of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to weave in and out.Whenever Mama showed an opening, he would deliver a high-explosive kick imbued with Ifrit Jambe.Though he couldn't land a fatal blow, the continuous, sharp pain made Mama even more frenzied....Below.The going merry tossed wildly in the raging waves kicked up by the battle.Nami hugged the main mast with both hands.The Navigator's white shirt, which she was wearing quite lightly today, was completely soaked by seawater and clung tightly to her body.Her impressive curves trembled in the gale.That peerless, beautiful face was now completely distorted. o(╥﹏╥)o"Why!!!""What kind of sin did I commit!!!"Nami let out a miserable wail, her voice piercing through the sky full of artillery fire."I clearly just came to score a few expensive haute couture dresses and attend a wedding where I didn't have to give a gift!""Why do I have to face this world-ending level terrifying big monster again!!!"The Navigator looked at that fat woman in the sky wildly swinging a giant sword and chopping up the island like tofu.The mental defenses in her heart completely collapsed.Her two watery eyes were filled with tears."Luffy, you god-damned rubber idiot!!!""Where the hell did you go!!!""If you don't come soon, your beautiful Navigator is going to become meat scraps between Mama's teeth!!!"The little reindeer was so scared he shifted into his hybrid form, crying until he hiccuped."Waaaah! I don't want to become braised reindeer meat! I haven't even developed the Panacea that can cure all diseases yet!"Brook was nearby, frantically playing his violin."Yo-ho-ho-ho! This requiem is dedicated to ourselves, who are about to be shattered into pieces!""It's truly a perfect curtain call!"...On the warship.Katakuri stared at the two terrifying figures constantly colliding in the sky.His breathing became extremely heavy.That Perverted Cook actually relied on his own strength to stubbornly hold back the rampaging Mama!Even if he was only using his fruit abilities to stall and pull her around, this achievement was enough to shock the entire New World!These straw hat brats—each one of them possessed the fearsome potential to overturn the era.I can't just space out anymore!Katakuri knew well that Mama's stamina was bottomless. No matter how high the cook's mobility was, his Haki and stamina would eventually run out.Once the cook was defeated, what awaited Totto Land was complete destruction.The only way to break the deadlock was that damned croquembouche.The Sweet Commander suddenly turned around."Brother Peros! Immediately evacuate all fleets from the harbor!"Katakuri's lower body instantly transformed into a mass of rapidly flowing white Mochi.His whole person was like a white arrow flying close to the ground, racing madly toward the Royal Kitchen deep within Cake Island.He had to get there before that arrogant cook was beaten to death.He had to round up all the top Pastry Chefs on the island and make the croquembouche in the shortest time possible to stuff it into Mama's mouth.This was the only hope to save Totto Land and the Big Mom Pirates.
Chapter 452: Cake Island Memories (Part 4)The ground of Cake Island is collapsing frantically.Dark red Haoshoku lightning streaks along the cracked candy crust.Terrifying thunderstorms and raging flames descend from the sky.This dreamlike island, ruled by the Four EmperorsCharlotte Linlin for decades, has now completely turned into a brutal, giant meat grinder.Countless biscuit houses are shredded into debris by invisible sword energy.Terrified residents are everywhere on the streets.These civilians, who usually trade their soul's lifespan for protection, wish they could just crawl on the ground using both hands and feet.A chubby civilian stumbles and crawls, knocking over a nearby streetlight.Without bothering to wipe the blood from the scratches on his face, he gets up and continues running for his life toward the underground shelter.Having lost a shoe while running, he doesn't even dare to look back and pick it up.In this most dangerous sea of the New World, the law of the jungle is the only truth that matters.Paying the life tax doesn't buy absolute safety.A raging Four Emperor recognizes no kin.Once a Craving Fit strikes, even if her own son stands in the way, he'll end up being sliced in half by a single sword strike.This is the greatest sorrow of living under someone else's roof.The Tart Soldiers responsible for evacuation wave their spears and urge people on frantically.The leading Homies Biscuit Soldiers hold tin megaphones and shout desperately."Run, run, run!!!""If you don't want to become meat scraps between Mama's teeth, get into the underground shelter now!""Don't bring any luggage! Keeping your life is more important than anything else!"The residents are huddled together.A woman runs while crying, her voice already hoarse from sobbing."What on earth is happening?!""Mama just went crazy last month, why did she suddenly go berserk again today?!""This commotion is more exaggerated than any time before!!!"An old pirate with one blind eye nearby panted heavily and joined the conversation."Could it be that the Fleet Admiral of Marineford is personally leading a team to attack?!""Or has another Four Emperors pirate crew launched an all-out war?!""This terrifying sense of oppression that feels like it could sink the entire island is not at the level of her usual tantrums at all!"Everyone only dared to mutter their complaints in low voices.For fear of being heard by those Soul Homiesfloating around, who would then record their names for later settlement.Despair... spreads frantically in the hearts of these weaklings....The scene shifts to a Biscuit Tower.Several core ministers of the Big Mom Piratesstand in a row.These monsters, who usually held their heads high and walked tall in the New World, now have expressions more comical than the last."What kind of cosmic-level joke is this!?!?"Daifuku exerts force, directly crushing the hard biscuit railing into a pile of debris."Just what kind of monster is that guy fighting Mama in the sky, and where did he come from?!""Not only was he not flattened into meat paste by Napoleon, but he can even counter-attack against Prometheus's pillar of fire!""This doesn't make any sense at all!"Charlotte Oven stands beside Daifuku.Heat uncontrollably radiates from his entire body."No matter who that bastard is, if he dares to run wild like this on Cake Island, he must be burned to ashes!"Oven slams his fists together.His arms instantly turn a scorching bright red.His blood boiling, Oven is about to step off the tower to help.A long, slender, and firm leg stretches out directly in front of him, blocking his path.Smoothie, one of the Three Sweet Commanders, stands with one hand on her hip.The Minister of Juice is wearing an extremely tight striped bodysuit today.Those eyes, usually lazy and uninterested in anything, are now filled with heavy solemnity and wariness."Go ahead if you want to die, Brother Oven."Smoothie speaks coldly, her words like a bucket of ice water extinguishing all of Oven's impulses."Take a good look at the battlefield environment over there.""With that level of all-around Haoshoku collision, you won't even be able to get within a hundred meters of the center before the aftershocks shatter your internal organs.""That heat you're so proud of doesn't even count as a matchstick compared to Prometheus and that strange blue flame."Oven points at the light in the sky in a fit of rage."Are we just going to stare like cowards with our heads pulled in?!""Usually when Mama loses her temper, we just drive away the civilians and leisurely wait for Mont-dOr to make sweets to stuff into Mama's mouth!""But now, this is an invasion by a foreign enemy!""Someone is trampling the face of our Big Mom Pirates into the ground!"Smoothie lets out a long sigh.Her slender fingers remove a glove as she rubs her brow in frustration."Foreign enemy?""You'd better take a telescope and see clearly what that madman who's clashing head-on with Mamalooks like."The Minister of Juice's voice carries a slight tremor that even she hasn't noticed.Daifuku and Oven quickly pull high-powered military telescopes from their coats.Their vision immediately zooms in on the center of that Shura-like hellish battlefield.A blond kid wearing a dark blue slim-fit shirt.His right leg is burning with blindingly bright, violent blue lightning and unfathomable Armament Haki.He is using an extremely tricky angle.He steps dozens of times in mid-air, leaving behind a series of afterimages.He delivers a heavy high-whip kick right onto the side of Big Mom's proud giant sword, Napoleon."Crack—"The terrifying shockwave directly vibrates a tiny crack onto the telescope's lens.Daifuku's hands shake violently, and the insanely expensive military telescope almost falls onto his foot."Those iconic Curly Eyebrows...""That signature kicking technique...""That blond brat... could he be the rumored useless cyborg sent by Germa 66 for the marriage alliance?!"Daifuku feels his brain short-circuiting completely, his ability to think zeroing out in an instant."The Straw Hat's... Black Leg Sanji!"As soon as those words are shouted, the telescope in Oven's hand drops directly to the ground.It shatters into glass shards all over the floor."This is called a failure?""What on earth were those idiots at Germa 66doing???""Wasn't it said that this so-called 'Black Leg' Sanji...""...was a complete failure who didn't successfully undergo mutation within the Germa family?!""Yet this so-called failure is now actually forcing a Four Emperor, who has stood at the top of the sea for decades...""...to the point where she must use all her core Homies and enter her strongest combat form!"Cold sweat on Oven's forehead drips frantically down his broad chin."A monster.""The Straw Hat crew are all a bunch of super perverted monsters who completely ignore the laws of physics and common sense!""If a cook can take on a Four Emperor alone, then just what kind of world-destroying terrifying existence is the Captain of this ship!?!?"Smoothie folds her arms across her chest, her high curves squeezed even more breathtakingly by her arms.Her gaze is locked onto that blue figure darting through the thunderclouds."You two had better wake up right now.""Think back carefully to the last time Mama went on a rampage during a Craving Fit.""Brother Katakuri, in order to stop Mama, recklessly rushed up and took a full-power Heavenly Fire head-on."The Sweet Commander paused here, seemingly feeling extremely humiliated, but still spoke through gritted teeth."And the result?""The result was that Brother Katakuri suffered severe burns all over his body and had to recover for a whole week!!!""That was our Big Mom Pirates' universally acknowledged invincible Brother Katakuri!""The perfect man whose back has never touched the ground!"Smoothie suddenly points a slender finger toward the distant sky."But now look at that cook named Sanji.""He has been fighting the crazed Mama in this sky for a full twenty minutes!""Not only has he not been burned to death, but he can even use that eerie speed and lightning-devouring methods to pull back and counter-attack!"As soon as these words were spoken, the top of the Biscuit Tower became instantly silent to the extreme.Only the howling of the gale past their ears remained.Daifuku and Oven glanced at each other, and in each other's terrified pupils...they saw the desperate fragments of a completely collapsed worldview."What the hell is there to fight anymore!""You call this a cook?""This is clearly a demon god descended to earth in a chef's skin, damn it!?""If he were allowed to get married smoothly, it's hard to say who the Big Mom Pirates would listen to in the future!"
Chapter 453: Cake Island Memories (Part 5)The scene quickly shifts to the absolute safe zone located beneath Cake Island.The massive Royal Underground Pastry Shop.The temperature here was like a giant sauna because of hundreds of ovens working simultaneously.Over a hundred top-tier pastry chefs exclusive to the Big Mom Pirates were frantically chopping and kneading at their workstations.Everyone was drenched in sweat, their white chef uniforms long since completely soaked through.Mont-dOr stood on the core operation platform at the highest point.The speed at which his hands swung his kitchen knives was so fast that only a blur of afterimages remained.This veteran head chef of the Big Mom Pirates, an old pirate who had witnessed countless storms, was now so anxious that his eyes looked ready to bulge out and bleed.His two rows of teeth ground together with a creaking sound."Faster, faster, faster!""Pour in all the premium caramel! Don't lose a single drop!""Double the speed of whipping that premium cream! If you don't want to be eaten by Mama, then use every ounce of strength you have!"Mont-dOr's voice, cracking as he roared, echoed wildly back and forth in the spacious basement.The lives of every resident and officer in Totto Landwere now hanging precariously on this croquembouche currently being prepared.Even a single second's delay would mean hundreds or thousands more innocent bystanders dying on the surface....At the very edge of the core operation platform.Pudding was wearing a cute light purple chef's dress with a tall white chef's hat on her head.The three-eye tribe girl gripped a large electric whisk tightly with both hands.She was frantically stirring inside a giant stainless steel bowl filled with premium cream.Her long brown hair was stuck to her forehead with sweat, looking a bit disheveled.That face, which usually wore a sweet smile...At this moment, it was filled with anxiety and panic.Pudding bit her moist lower lip hard, with enough force that she was about to bite her delicate lip until it bled.Her heart was racing like a drum.What on earth happened to Mama?Usually, even if she had a craving fit and went on a rampage, the Sweet Commanders and ministers responsible for containment on the surface could stall for some time and keep the commotion within a certain range.But today's commotion was far too abnormal.Even hiding in the pastry shop dozens of meters underground...Dust and rubble were constantly falling from the ceiling above.That terrifying roar sounded as if the apocalypse had arrived.Even through dozens of meters of thick, reinforced soil, the vibration made the eardrums of everyone in the pastry shop ache.It didn't sound like one-sided destruction at all.It felt more like two ancient ferocious beasts were tearing each other apart with everything they had up there.The more Pudding thought about it, the more she felt a chill down her spine, and her movements stirring the cream uncontrollably slowed down.Could it be that the entire Marineford has been mobilized to attack us?Are the Big Mom Pirates really going to be completely wiped out today?Then would a pathetic daughter like me, who has been unloved since childhood and treated like a monster, also be unable to escape the tragic fate of being obliterated by the gunfire?The third eye hidden under her bangs, regarded as a symbol of evil...Was trembling slightly due to its owner's extreme unease.Just as this little girl's head was filled with wild thoughts, even starting to frantically imagine her own miserable death..."BOOM!!"The pure steel explosion-proof door of the basement...Was kicked open directly from the outside in an extremely violent and savage manner.All the pastry chefs were so scared they immediately fell to the ground, clutching their heads.Even Mont-dOr shivered and crawled under the giant operation table, trembling.Katakuri's figure appeared in the dust.The head of the Three Sweet Commanders was panting heavily.Those eyes, which were usually cold and ruthless, capable of seeing into the brief future...Were rarely bloodshot with fine red veins.Katakuri didn't even spare a glance at the group of terrified chefs on the floor.He strode with his long legs directly into the core area of the kitchen.The Sweet Commander walked straight to Pudding's workstation and stopped abruptly.Pudding was as startled as a little rabbit.The whisk in her hand fell directly into the large bowl of cream.The splashing cream sprayed all over her, staining her purple dress.The girl hunched her thin shoulders, and crystal tears instantly welled up in her eyes.How could Brother Katakuri be in such a sorry state...Could it be that even my invincible brother has been completely defeated on the battlefield above?Then there must be absolutely no one left alive on the surface.Pudding closed her eyes in despair, two tears squeezing out from the corners of her eyes.However...The expected violent reprimand did not come.Katakuri took a deep breath of the sickeningly sweet air in the pastry shop.He forced his heart, which was beating violently from sprinting, to calm down.The Sweet Commander reached out his large, calloused hand.His movements were a bit stiff as he gently rubbed Pudding's head twice."Don't be afraid, Pudding."Katakuri tried his best to make his tone sound steady, without any killing intent."Calm down, wipe the cream off your face, and get back to work."Pudding opened her eyes in astonishment.Her large, watery eyes were full of question marks.Mont-dOr also poked his head out from under the table with a bewildered look, his face written all over with doubt about his life.Is this still the iron-blooded and strict Lord Katakuri?Pudding stammered, her voice as soft as a marshmallow."Brother... what terrifying thing happened outside...""Did the Three Admirals of the Marines attack? Should we escape by submarine immediately..."The corner of Katakuri's eye twitched violently twice.The image of that blonde punk with a cigarette and an arrogant, punchable expression instantly flashed through his mind.The Sweet Commander suppressed the urge to curse and shook his head."It's not the Marines."Katakuri stared intently at Pudding's face, his tone becoming very strange."It's someone from the Straw Hat crew."When Pudding heard the name Straw Hat crew, her brain instantly went into a three-second freeze.How is that possible!"Brother, please don't joke at a time like this."Pudding forced a stiff smile."Even if Straw Hat Luffy is powerful, he's just a newly appointed Four Emperors!""How could he possibly block a blow from the frenzied Mama's Napoleon giant sword alone..."Katakuri roughly waved his hand to interrupt his sister's unrealistic speculation."It's not the Straw Hat kid."The Sweet Commander took a deep breath."It's that cook named Sanji.""The Vinsmoke family's discarded cyborg who was originally arranged to have a political marriage with you."The giant underground pastry shop instantly became so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.Hundreds of chefs completely stopped breathing, their movements frozen.Pudding's large eyes widened like copper bells.Her mouth hung open.Her whole body was like it had been petrified.Katakuri looked at his sister, who was stunned out of her wits, and decided to reveal the whole truth to continue the blow."That kid is not a waste at all; he's simply a monster in human skin.""He is currently relying on his own strength alone!""Holding the frenzied Mama back at the harbor, not letting her take a single step into the city.""If he hadn't forcibly used extremely violent close-quarters combat to stall Mama's world-destroying attack rhythm...""This pastry shop would have been sliced in half by sword energy ten minutes ago, and everyone would be dead."As Katakuri spoke to this point, a flicker of extremely complex admiration between powerful warriors flashed in his eyes.But it was mostly deep wariness."So there's no need to worry. That lecherous Curly Eyebrows cook has unfathomable strength; he definitely won't be defeated and killed anytime soon.""You have enough time to finish this croquembouche for me."After Katakuri finished his instructions, he turned and strode away.Like a bolt of violent white lightning, he rushed back toward the stairwell leading to the surface battlefield.Leaving a room full of people to continue collectively questioning their lives.This sea has absolutely gone completely mad.Pudding stood there dazed, her legs feeling weak.In her mind, every word Katakuri had just spoken played on a loop like a movie.That man named Sanji.Is actually fighting for his life in the sky right now to block the rampaging Four Emperors.Pudding looked down at her hands covered in white cream.Her heart suddenly began to throb uncontrollably.All this time...She had worn the hypocritical mask of a harmless, good girl.Relying on her beautiful appearance and exquisite acting skills to survive the intrigue of Totto Land.Deep down, she was actually an insecure and dark-hearted yandere.She firmly believed that all men in the world were superficial visual animals.As long as they saw the third eye hidden under her bangs, they would avoid her like a terrible plague, showing disgusting expressions and calling her a monster.Even her biological mother, Charlotte Linlin, who gave birth to her, was the same.So she had long ago built a wall around her heart, using killing as her armor.But now...A strange man she hadn't even met yet was actually risking his life up there to buy time for this island to survive.What kind of big fool is that Vinsmoke family outcast!!!Clearly, the Straw Hat crew's ship has extremely high mobility; they could have easily taken advantage of Mama's rampage to sail away.Why did he insist on staying in this hellish place to fight?Could it be...Is the reason he's fighting so hard to protect me, who is about to become his wife on this island?At the thought of this absurd and romantic possibility...Pudding's cheeks instantly turned red.Her body temperature began to rise uncontrollably.The girl covered her burning cheeks.In her mind, the image of an invincible hero wearing extremely cool Golden Sacred Armor and stepping on Auspicious Seven-Colored Cloudsautomatically emerged.Pudding clutched her chest tightly, feeling her heart fluttering like a trapped bird.It's over.Completely over.The three-eye tribe girl, who hadn't even held a boy's hand since childhood and had negative relationship experience...Had her psychological defenses of over ten years shattered by a few words from Katakuri.Intense curiosity and a strange sense of security...Began to grow and spread wildly in her heart."Vinsmoke Sanji..."Pudding whispered this name softly.A hint of sweetness and infatuation that she hadn't even noticed herself flashed in her eyes.The girl grabbed the whisk again.The rotation speed was three or four times faster than before, and cream even flew up to the ceiling.I must quickly and perfectly finish this damn croquembouche.And then immediately go to the surface and see with my own eyes that fiancé who dares to challenge a Four Emperors alone.
Chapter 454: Cake Island Flashback (Part 6)In the midair above Cake Island.The rampaging Mama was like a heavy tank completely out of control!!Dark red Haoshoku lightning coiled around her entire body, and her giant bicorne pirate hat transformed into the flaming broadsword Napoleon, slashing wildly in all directions.Sanji used Moonwalk to frantically maneuver in midair.Blue Diable Jambe and violent lightning intertwined on his legs, barely blocking Mama's completely unreasonable, destruction-level basic attacks.Even with Germa's super exoskeleton and top-tier Armament Haki for protection, the cook's right leg felt waves of numbness at this moment.This fat woman's physical defense was simply an unsolved mystery....Seeing that the entire island was about to be completely hacked into ruins.A world-shaking explosion suddenly rang out from the direction of the underground pastry kitchen."Out of the way, out of the way~~ Everyone, get out of my way!!!"Mont-dOr, the veteran of the Big Mom Pirates, was frantically clearing the way at the front with his raspy voice.Immediately after, over a hundred drenched top-tier pastry chefs came sprinting out of the underground tunnel, pushing an enormous flatbed cart.Atop the flatbed cart stood a massive croquembouche, a full ten meters tall.Its golden, enticing color and the rich aroma of premium caramel were enough to dye the very air sweet.As soon as it appeared, it firmly seized the sense of smell of everyone present.Katakuri whipped his head around, a powerful will to survive erupting in his bloodshot eyes."It finally made it in time!"The Sweet Commander didn't dare delay for a single second, his right arm instantly transforming into a massive mass of white mochi.The mochi writhed and deformed frantically, turning directly into a giant mochi slingshot that tightly wrapped around the ten-meter-tall croquembouche."Mama! Look over here!!!"Katakuri let out a world-shaking roar.The Armament Haki on his arm erupted instantly.The massive croquembouche was given a terrifying initial velocity like a cannonball, hurtling toward the obese figure in midair who was about to swing her sword.The moment Mama smelled the caramel, her originally crimson eyes showed an extremely eerie stiffness in her movements.Her wide-open, bloody maw was perfectly aligned with the flying croquembouche."Chomp."The ten-meter-tall croquembouche was stuffed entirely and accurately into Mama's mouth.All the officers and civilians hiding in the ruins clutched their heads, their breathing coming to a complete standstill.Everyone stared with wide eyes, waiting for the final verdict.Mama's cheeks moved extremely slowly.That indescribable, ultimate sweetness instantly exploded in her brain.One second, she was a fierce and malevolent Emperor who seemed ready to destroy the world.The next second, the fat on her face instantly smoothed out.Her terrifying, bloodshot eyes turned directly into two giant pink hearts.Mama cupped her giant cheeks with both hands, her body twisting in midair into an extremely greasy and bashful pose.Pink bubbles of happiness popped out from the top of her head one after another."So delicious~~~~~~~~~"A high-pitched, drawn-out cry, so sweet it gave everyone goosebumps, echoed back and forth over the entire Totto Land sea."This rich, premium cream! This wonderful caramel that's sweet to the very depths of the soul!""It's as blissful as lying on a cloud and being massaged by an angel!!!"As Mama became completely immersed in the paradise of gourmet food.In the sky, the violent thundercloud Zeus instantly dispersed its lightning and turned into a soft white cloud.Prometheus's flames were also completely extinguished.That terrifying Haoshoku pressure weighing down on everyone finally receded completely like a tide."Thud.""Thud."A series of extremely uniform sounds of knees hitting the ground rang out across Cake Island.Whether it was the civilians or the high-and-mighty Sweet Commander officers, everyone collapsed onto the ground with weak legs, panting heavily.There was a sense of extreme exhaustion, as if they had crawled back from the gates of hell.Mama swallowed the last bite of the puff with satisfaction and let out a huge burp laced with the scent of caramel.Her massive body slowly landed on the dilapidated ground.Her sanity finally returned.The Emperor opened her eyes, scratched the pink hair on her head, and looked at the biscuit towers hacked to pieces and the port whose terrain had completely changed.Her face was full of question marks."Ma-ma-ma-ma, did I have another episode just now?"Mama rubbed her round belly, her brow suddenly furrowing.She reached out with a giant palm and touched her left cheek; there was actually a lingering tingling sensation there.The remaining combat memories in Mama's mind began to piece together frantically like a revolving lantern.That ultimate speed that was so fast it was hard for Observation Haki to capture!!That abnormal skeletal defense that could withstand Napoleon's slashes without shattering!!That strange method that could directly devour Zeus's lightning!!And that extremely iconic blond hair, the suit, and those comical Curly Eyebrows!Mama's eyes widened suddenly, her bloody maw opening in astonishment, her jaw almost dropping to her chest."That fly who was dogfighting with me in the sky for over half an hour and even kicked me away...""Was it that cook from the Straw Hat crew?! That curly-browed guy named Sanji?!?"Katakuri strode up to Mama.This Sweet Commander, who usually remained unfazed even if the sky fell, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and nodded extremely solemnly."Mama, your memory is correct. It was indeed that abandoned son sent by the Vinsmoke family for the marriage alliance."Perospero, who had rolled over from the side, nodded hurriedly, his long tongue wagging frantically."Perorin! Mama! It's absolutely true!""It's that kid!"Daifuku and Oven also nodded frantically in agreement like pounding garlic, their minds filled with the terrifying image of that blond kid weaving through the thunderclouds like a demon god.Mama was completely stunned on the spot.Her massive body stood in the ruins, several large question marks appearing above her head.The intelligence clearly stated...that the guy named Sanji was a complete failure created by that old man Vinsmoke Judge, a defective product who hadn't even awakened his exoskeleton.You call this a defective product?!A defective product that can clash with a rampaging Emperor for half an hour? Why don't you try mass-producing ten thousand of them for me, Germa 66?!After being stunned for a few seconds, the expression on Mama's face underwent an instantaneous transformation like a Sichuan opera face change.First shock, then realization, and finally it turned into a look of extreme greed and fanaticism.Mama was about to laugh up at the sky, but she glanced around.The ruined streets were full of civilians peeking out from the debris, and countless fodder soldiers of the Big Mom Pirates on the outskirts.There were too many eyes and ears here; it was definitely not a good place to discuss core secrets."Ma-ma-ma-ma, clean up the port for me!"Mama abruptly stopped smiling and waved her giant hand."Katakuri, Perospero, Smoothie! You guys follow me back to the Whole Cake Chateau!""I have something extremely important to announce!"...Half an hour later.On the top floor of the Whole Cake Chateau,inside an extremely luxurious and perfectly soundproofed core secret room."Hahahahaha!!!""Ma-ma-ma-ma!!!"As soon as Mama sat down on the giant velvet sofa, she couldn't help but let out a deafening laugh toward the ceiling.The terrifying sound waves caused the high-end crystal chandelier in the secret room to shed dust."Those brain-dead researchers from Germa 66 are simply the world's biggest fools!"Mama slapped her thighs in excitement, deforming the solid gold coffee table in front of her."To send such a peerless treasure, with combat power comparable to an Admiral and even more terrifying potential, to our door as an abandoned failure!""To think such a stroke of luck would fall right into my lap!"Katakuri folded his arms across his chest, his brow furrowing slightly."Mama, wasn't your original plan just to use this marriage as a superficial gesture?"Mama picked up a cup of black tea larger than a wine barrel and downed it in one gulp."That was before!"Mama sneered, her eyes flashing with calculated brilliance."Straw Hat just became a new Emperor.""I originally thought that since we're both Emperors, I might as well sacrifice that girl Pudding to build some goodwill with the Straw Hat crew and form a superficial alliance.""As for Germa 66's scrap metal technology and clone army, I was just going to accept them as a little extra dowry."Mama slammed the giant teacup onto the table."But now, the situation is completely different!""To hell with Germa's technology! No matter how strong technology is, can it create such a pure, natural monster?!""To have such terrifying combat power after only being at sea for a few years... given time, he will definitely be one of the top monsters on this ocean!"Mama's eyes darted around as her ambition swelled frantically."I've changed my mind!""Forget a superficial alliance; I'm going to completely brainwash this kid Sanji and tie him down in Totto Land!""Make him join our family willingly!!!""As long as we absorb this combat power, our pirate crew's strength will definitely see an unprecedented explosive growth!"The core officers in the secret room looked at each other.Katakuri took a deep breath; he was still the clearest-headed and pointed out the most critical problem."Mama, I'm afraid this will be difficult.""Setting aside Sanji's formidable strength for a moment, that kid has a foul temper and is very wild; he doesn't seem like someone who would obediently follow orders.""More importantly, he is a core member of the Emperor Straw Hat's crew."Katakuri's tone became exceptionally heavy."Straw Hat is a notorious madman and fiercely protective of his own. If we forcibly detain his head chef and force him into the family...""...Straw Hat will definitely go berserk. He'll surely bring his entire crew and charge over, which would mean an all-out war between two Emperor crews.""Fear my ass!"Mama swung her giant arm with domineering aura."As a fellow Emperor, with the foundation I've built in the New World over decades, could I possibly be afraid of that wet-behind-the-ears Rubber Monkey?!""If he really dares to bring his people here, then at worst, we'll just have a complete falling out and fight it out in the Totto Land sea!""If he pushes me too far, I'll just swallow the Straw Hat crew whole as well!"Mama's eyes were extremely sinister and ruthless, her face filled with an intense craving for power."Katakuri, from now on, treat that curly-browed kid like a living ancestor. Give him whatever he wants.""Doesn't that girl Pudding have great acting skills? Tell her to use all her talent to make that perverted cook head over heels for her!""Once a man loses his head over a woman, he's much easier to control."A cruel sneer curled at the corners of Mama's mouth."Of course, relying on women alone isn't safe.""Give the secret orders to set up an inescapable net and keep a close eye on the Straw Hat crew members who came with Sanji.""When necessary, just capture that female Navigator and that Tanuki to use as hostages!""I don't believe that with a knife at his companions' throats, he won't obediently bow his head and put on the wedding suit!"Mama's arrogant laughter echoed continuously in the secret room.
Chapter 455: Cake Island Memories (Part 7)Cake Island!!Sanji stood at the highest point of the ruins.Because his clothes were tattered,his tempered, golden-ratio muscle lines were completely exposed to the air.A few minor abrasions seeped fine beads of blood,which, instead of making him look pathetic, added a touch of wild, blood-pumping pheromones.The cook pulled out a cigarette and bit it casually in his mouth.*Sizzle~~*A cluster of deep blue lightning sparked from his fingertips, lighting the cigarette butt with extreme flair.He took a deep drag, slowly exhaled a perfect smoke ring, and casually brushed his dust-covered blonde hair back.This movement, this aura, this nonchalant demeanor—he was so handsome he could have debuted on the spot in a top-tier fashion photoshoot....Less than fifty meters away, behind a collapsed biscuit wall,Pudding was hiding in a gap like a thieving kitten, peeking out stealthily.The three-eyed girl had originally spent over a decade building up her psychological defenses.She had always felt she was a cold-blooded, vicious female antagonist,prepared to put on her mask of a pitiful, hypocritical little white flower when she met her rumored fiancé.But when her gaze passed through the gap in the ruins,and locked firmly onto that wild man with a cigarette in his mouth, exuding an invincible aura,the evil, yandere little demon holding a small steel pitchfork in Pudding's mind was instantly blown to dust by Cupid with a rocket launcher, not a trace remaining."Oh my god..."Pudding covered her mouth tightly with both hands, fearing she might scream out in excitement.Her cheeks were so red right now they could have fried two poached eggs on the spot,and her body temperature soared like a rocket, with pink steam almost rising from the top of her head.Her watery eyes were completely filled with pink hearts."Didn't the intel say he was a wretched-looking, good-for-nothing loser?!""Those blind fools in the intelligence department should all be dragged out and shot a hundred times!"Pudding roared frantically in her mind, her legs so weak she could barely stand."How is this a loser!""Those broad shoulders full of security!Those abs so firm they make one drool!And that gaze—three parts unruly, seven parts domineering!""He's practically doing a tap dance right on my aesthetic preferences!!!"Pudding felt her heart beating so fast it was about to jump out of her throat.While Pudding was squatting in the corner in a severe state of infatuation,the scene in front of the ruins suddenly underwent an extremely absurd transformation.The high-ranking officers of the Big Mom Pirates, as if they had taken the wrong medicine, surrounded Sanji.Katakuri, the usually cold-blooded and lofty perfect Sweet Commander, was actually holding a clean white hot towel in his hand for the first time.The five-meter-tall iron man bent down and handed the towel over quite unnaturally."Um... Lord Sanji, you worked hard in the fight just now. Please wipe the dust off your face."Perospero, who rolled over from the side, was even more exaggerated; he didn't even dare to flick his long tongue around.Holding a cup of steaming top-grade black tea respectfully with both hands, the wrinkles on his face squeezed into a blooming chrysanthemum as he smiled."Perorin~~ Lord Sanji! Your skills have truly opened our eyes!""Have some tea to moisten your throat. Would you like some biscuits to replenish your strength? We'll immediately arrange the best luxury king-sized room on the island for your rest!""Huh??"The cook had a look of seeing a ghost as he stared at the core monsters of the Big Mom Pirates before him.???Three giant question marks slowly appeared above his forehead.Weren't you all dying to mince me into meat sauce just a moment ago?Before Sanji could figure out this magical situation,a wave of sweet-scented wind blew toward him.Smoothie, one of the Three Sweet Commanders, strode over with her exaggeratedly long, lethal legs, carrying a glass of freshly squeezed juice in an extremely enchanting manner."Mr. Sanji, if you don't like black tea, how about trying my special juice? It will definitely leave you feeling refreshed."The Minister of Juice deliberately lowered her voice, making it sound so sweet it could practically spin silk.Sanji's eyes instantly turned into two giant red hearts.His cool, handsome image collapsed instantly, his body uncontrollably twisting into wavy noodles as his legs spun frantically in place."Ohhhhh! Such a tall and beautiful big sister is bringing me juice!!!""I'm so happy!!!"Just as he was about to pounce and shout "Beautiful Miss Smoothie,"the image of Nami's Haki Iron Fist, which could easily crush his skull, flashed through his mind.And then there was the pure and lovely Pudding-chan, whom he had fallen in love with at first sight in the photo.The cook performed a hard brake in mid-air.He quickly coughed twice, straightened his tattered suit, put his hands back in his pockets, and assumed a cool pose once more."Ahem, no thanks. Excessive courtesy usually hides an ulterior motive.""What kind of tricks are you guys playing? If we're not fighting, this great me is going back to the ship to make snacks for Miss Nami."The Big Mom Pirates' officers were about to continue sucking up to him to keep this future invincible son-in-law around.At the edge of the horizon, an extremely arrogant sound of breaking waves suddenly arrived.Dozens of massive snail ships, in a perfectly neat formation, sailed aggressively into the Totto Landport.The flags representing Germa 66 fluttered in the sea breeze on the snail ships.The display was grand, with horns blaring, as if they were afraid people wouldn't know these scientific war maniacs, famous in the North Blue, had arrived.The Big Mom Pirates' fodder soldiers responsible for clearing the ruins at the edge of the port all stopped their work upon seeing this ostentatious fleet.The gazes of thousands of pirates became extremely strange, as if they were looking at a bunch of ignorant swine lining up to enter a slaughterhouse.Do these science idiots leave their brains at home when they go out?Don't they have eyes to see the tragic state of this port, which looks like it was leveled by a nuclear bomb?They actually dare to put on airs in front of this living demon who just kicked the Four Emperorslike a soccer ball?The largest flagship docked, and a wide metal staircase slammed heavily onto the broken pier.Vinsmoke Judge, wearing his golden high-tech armor and iconic horned helmet, strode down with his cape fluttering.He was followed by his arrogant cyborg sons—Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji—as they walked down swaggeringly.Judge immediately saw Sanji standing in the middle of the ruins.And the group of Big Mom's top figures—Katakuri, Perospero, Smoothie, and others—surrounding him.Because the distance was a bit far, combined with Judge's deep-seated, extreme arrogance,he completely failed to see the fawning, flattering expressions on the Sweet Commanders' faces.Instead, he took it for granted that the top officers of the Big Mom Pirates were preemptively controlling Sanji, the restless pawn, and were lining up to welcome him, the leader of Germa.Judge stopped, hands behind his back, his nostrils flared high toward the sky.With a gaze of extreme contempt and disgust, he looked Sanji up and down—tattered and covered in dust—and directly began to curse."You disgraceful waste!"Judge's voice echoed through the snail ship's loudspeakers across the empty port, dripping with hostility."Look at your pathetic, beggarly state! You've trampled the face of the Vinsmoke family into the dirt!""As a marriage tool to be given to the Four Emperors, you actually needed the Sweet Commanders of the Big Mom Pirates to personally step in and watch you! You're just trash who knows no rules!"Nearby, Yonji also sneered arrogantly, his eyes under his green hair full of mockery."Yo, isn't this our loser brother who's worse than a rat?""After being a cook for a few years in a weak sea like the East Blue, you don't even know how to walk anymore, do you? To think you'd end up in such a sorry state."As soon as these words were spoken, the air in the entire port instantly froze.The awkwardness was so intense it could make one curl their toes through the floor.Daifuku and Oven's eyes nearly popped out, and their jaws almost crushed their own feet.The tea cup in Perospero's hand shook violently, and he didn't even notice the scalding tea spilling onto the back of his hand.The look Katakuri gave Judge had completely lost any emotional fluctuation; he was looking at him as if he were a long-dead, stinking corpse.Is this old man's head filled with fermented, expired seawater?!Does he have any idea that the 'waste' he keeps insultingjust kicked the most terrifying ruler of this sea thousands of meters away ten minutes ago?!Even the invincible Iron Balloon was almost kicked into breaking her defense!Where do you people, who rely entirely on high-tech scrap metal for a show, get the courage to bark in front of this demon?!Pudding, hiding behind the ruins, gnashed her teeth in anger, wishing she could rush out and give this old man who dared to insult her perfect fiancé a flying kick.At the center of the storm, Sanji stood in place, not enraged by the vicious abuse at all.His heart didn't even ripple.He had long since ceased to have any expectations for these so-called blood relatives; all that remained was the urge to clear them out like non-recyclable trash.The chef unhurriedly pulled out another cigarette.The gaze beneath his blonde hair became bone-chillingly cold at this moment.He casually cracked his neck, producing a series of crisp bone-popping sounds."Perfect."Sanji's voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly."I didn't get my fill of fighting just now, and I was just worrying about not being able to find a sandbag to warm up with."
AI Model: gemini-3.0-flashChapter 456: Cake Island Flashback (Part 8)"Just right."Sanji flicked the ash from his fingertip, his tone surprisingly indifferent."I didn't get enough of a fight just now. I was just worrying about not finding a sandbag to warm up with."As soon as those words were spoken.At that moment, the air across the entire dilapidated Cake Island port seemed to freeze completely.Vinsmoke Judge stood on the high deck of the Snail ship.He was stunned for a full three seconds.Then, the supreme commander of Germa 66suddenly threw his head back and let out a burst of extremely piercing, wild laughter."Hahahaha!!! This is simply the funniest joke I've ever heard in my life!!!"Judge laughed until tears almost came out, pointing at Sanji below with a face full of undisguised contempt."You failure who ran away from home years ago, did you go senile being a cook in a backwater place like the East Blue?""Who do you think you're talking to? Standing before you is the strongest scientific military force that dominates the North Blue!"Standing behind Judge, the three cyborg brothers—Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji—were now doubled over with laughter.The green-haired Yonji leapt directly from the bow of the ship, dozens of meters high.*Boom!*Yonji cracked his neck and clenched his fists.His eyes were filled with a cruel desire for sadism."Father, this kid is probably scared out of his mind seeing so many big shots from the Big Mom Pirates present.""My bones have gotten rusty from being on the ship these past few days. Let me help this failure of a brother remember exactly how we used to grind him into the ground when we were kids!!!"Beside him, the blue-haired Niji also jumped down, hands on his hips, acting incredibly arrogant."Hey, hey, hey, Yonji, don't kill him with one punch. He's a political marriage tool to be sent to one of the Four Emperors.""If you mess up his already stupid-looking face even more, what if the bride doesn't like him and returns the goods?"The red-haired Ichiji didn't say anything; he just stood at the bow, looking down coldly at Sanji as if he were looking at trash.Hearing the frantic mockery of the three brothers.The core officers of the Big Mom Pirates standing nearby all had expressions that were quite a sight to behold.Katakuri stood with his arms crossed, his tall frame like an iron tower.In those eyes that could see the future, as he looked at these three colorful cyborgs, it was like he was watching three top-tier clowns waiting in line to be cremated."Do these tin cans... even know what they're doing?"The Sweet Commander complained frantically in his mind, feeling that even standing on the same ground as these morons was significantly lowering his own IQ.Perospero licked his candy cane, his long tongue making a loop in the air.He was forcing back a laugh, his shoulders shaking."Perorin~~~ This really is the best comedy performance of the year."The eldest son even secretly took two steps back, fearing that when these idiots were blown away later, blood would splatter onto his expensive coat.Smoothie took an elegant sip of juice, her long legs shifting her stance.Looking at Yonji's insufferably arrogant face, the Minister of Juice couldn't help but mutter under her breath."What pitiful frogs in a well.""Standing before you is a living Yama who just kicked a berserk Mama like a soccer ball..."As for the three-eyed girl Pudding, who was hiding in the corner of the ruins.Her cheeks were puffed out with anger, like a furious little hamster protecting its food."Who are these ugly freaks with traffic-light hair?!""How dare they insult my perfect fiancé like that!!!"Pudding clenched her small fists, wishing she could rush out and turn these three arrogant fools into sieves with her gun.But when she saw Sanji's cool demeanor, unperturbed even if the sky were to fall.Blushes immediately flew to her cheeks again, and she cupped her hot face with both hands, continuing to wallow in her heavy fangirl state. o(≧v≦)o~~"What's wrong? Too scared to move?"Seeing Sanji still standing there without even taking his hands out of his pockets, the mockery on Yonji's face intensified."Then let me, your brother, give you some 'love'!!!""Raid Suit—Activate!"Yonji let out a sudden roar.The special device at his waist instantly erupted with a blinding green light.Amidst a series of extremely flashy transformation effects, with light pollution so severe it was hard to keep one's eyes open.Yonji donned his signature green high-tech Raid Suit, his cape swishing arrogantly behind him.He exerted sudden force with his legs, the thrusters at the soles of his feet emitting powerful jets of air.He turned into a green blur, heading straight for Sanji's face with a whistle that tore through the air."Winch Beater!!!"The gears in Yonji's mechanical right arm spun rapidly, bringing down a terrifying force capable of smashing an entire warship."Die, you failure!!!"Seeing that Iron Fist the size of a casserole pot about to smash into Sanji's handsome face.Sanji finally moved.Against this kind of mass-produced defective product that relied entirely on technological equipment to put on a show.Using fruit abilities would be an insult to his strength.Sanji just tilted his head very casually.His movement was so smooth it was like he was taking a stroll.The green Iron Fist, carrying terrifying kinetic energy, flew past his golden sideburns, failing to harm even a single strand of hair."What?!"The wild laugh on Yonji's face froze instantly, his pupils shrinking to the size of pinheads from extreme shock.How is this possible!He didn't even see how this failure dodged!"Too slow."Sanji's cold voice, sounding as if it came from the depths of hell, drifted into Yonji's ear."Slow as a tortoise about to die of old age."Before the words had fully faded.Sanji's right leg, which had been in his pocket, rose from the ground without warning.A layer of deep, pitch-black Armament Haki, concentrated to the extreme, instantly covered his leather shoe.No flashy special effects.Just the most basic martial arts.Yet it carried a terrifying pressure that would make one's heart and gall burst!*Bang!!!*An extremely dull, loud thud.The sole of Sanji's leather shoe planted itself firmly on Yonji's proud, super-strong exoskeleton chin.Immense power erupted instantly.Yonji's entire face underwent an extremely exaggerated distortion and deformation.Saliva mixed with broken teeth sprayed out into the air.Before he could even let out a scream, he was sent flying like a bowling ball fired from a heavy cannon.Spinning wildly hundreds of times in mid-air.*Boom!*Yonji heavily smashed through an extremely sturdy Biscuit Castle in the distance, buried under the ruins.The entire port fell silent instantly.The spears in the hands of the Germa 66 clone soldiers clattered to the ground.Everyone's eyes widened as if they were witnessing the end of the world.One kick?!?!With just a regular kick without even using his ability, he one-shotted Young Master Yonji, who had the dual defense of an exoskeleton and a Raid Suit?!?!"Bastard! You dare to launch a sneak attack!"Seeing this, the blue-haired Niji immediately flew into a rage.He slammed the switch on his belt, and a blue light shone.The "Electric Blue" Raid Suit instantly covered his body, with violent high-voltage electricity crackling all over him."I'm going to electrocute those lowly legs of yours into charcoal!"Niji was incredibly fast; using electromagnetic propulsion, he instantly appeared above Sanji's head.A whip-like kick wrapped in violent high-voltage electricity slammed down toward Sanji's neck."Henry Blazer!!!"Facing this seemingly invincible lightning strike.Sanji looked up, his exposed eye filled with mockery and pity."Using electricity on me?""Do you have any idea that in this field, I'm your damn ancestor."Sanji didn't even dodge, directly raising his left arm to block.That high-voltage current, enough to turn an ordinary person to ash, struck Sanji's suit sleeve, but...Not even a spark appeared as it strangely vanished without a trace."This... how is this possible! Where's my high-voltage electricity?!"Niji hung in mid-air, his face full of horror, his brain completely unable to comprehend what was happening."Out of power? Then it's my turn."A reaper-like sneer curled at the corner of Sanji's mouth.His right leg incredibly traced a half-moon afterimage in the air.His Armament Haki was hardened to the limit."Collier Strike!!!"*Bang!*Another heart-pounding thud.The bridge of Sanji's foot slammed hard into Niji's chest.The metal breastplate of the high-tech Raid Suitinstantly caved in, letting out an extremely piercing sound of metal snapping.Niji spat out a large mouthful of blood and was sent flying back ten times faster than he had arrived.Just then.The red-haired Ichiji, who had been standing at the bow, finally couldn't sit still.The "Sparking Red" Raid Suit activated, and his hands erupted with towering flames as he tried to intercept Sanji's offensive in mid-air."Don't get too cocky! Sparking Valkyrie!"Carrying a sky full of flames, Ichiji launched a desperate surprise attack on Sanji from the side."Even if the three of you come at once, the result is just going from one bag of trash to three."Sanji took a deep drag of his cigarette.His figure suddenly blurred in mid-air.It was a visual afterimage produced by breaking the sound barrier.In the next instant.Sanji appeared out of thin air in front of the flame-covered Ichiji.Their faces were less than half a meter apart.Looking at the cold face that had suddenly appeared before him, Ichiji's heart skipped a beat.Even the flames in his hands shrank by half due to extreme fear."Playing with fire? You're not even worthy of lighting my cigarette."Sanji's right leg created a sharp sonic boom in the air.Giving Ichiji no chance to react at all."Poitrine!""Flanchet!""Quasi!"Three explosions rang out in quick succession.In less than a tenth of a second, Sanji's legs delivered three magnificent kicks.This was a dimensional reduction strike that performed the aesthetics of violence to the extreme!*Boom! Boom! Boom!*The three brothers: Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji.These three, who struck fear into hearts in the North Blue and were hailed as emotionless killing machines.At this moment, they were like three cheap balls that had been completely kicked apart.Tracing three extremely miserable parabolas in the air.Finally, they flew several hundred meters in perfect unison.*Thud! Thud! Thud!*Accompanied by three earth-shattering booms.The three of them were kicked deep into the hard fortress wall, over ten meters thick, at the outermost edge of Cake Island.They were smashed into the wall, creating three perfectly standard spread-eagle craters.The three of them were covered in blood, eyes rolled back, with no telling how many bones were broken.Like three three-dimensional modern abstract murals.Firmly embedded in the wall.They couldn't even be pried out.The entire battle process, from Yonji's provocation to the three brothers becoming murals.All in all, it didn't even take ten seconds.*Exhale...*Sanji landed lightly back on the ground, his leather shoes without a speck of dust.He exhaled a long smoke ring.He elegantly straightened the hem of his suit, which had become slightly disarrayed.Germa's proud scientific power.Before this top-tier powerhouse who had mastered ultimate Armament Haki and domineering martial arts.It was simply like a ridiculously idiotic trick.At the Cake Island port, even the sound of the sea breeze blowing through rags could be heard clearly.All the fodder of the Big Mom Pirates, and even the Sweet Commander officers.They all stood with their mouths agape, staring at the blond man smoking in the center of the field as if he were a monster.The high-and-mighty Vinsmoke Judge.The wild laugh on his face had long since vanished.His jaw was wide open, and his eyes were bulging.That ghostly expression was more unbelievable than if someone had shoved a huge pile of cow dung into his face!!!