Chapter 309: Big Mom's Show of Force
Night fell, with stars surrounding the moon.
In the garden courtyard of the royal palace, a cool breeze blew over the tender green lawn, and silver light scattered through the swaying tree shadows.
On the stone slab path leading to the central gazebo in the garden, a large number of Homies were busily carrying platters of food.
Judge led Reiju and the others into the area, walking through the garden towards the gazebo.
Under the gazebo, a massive round stone slab table, large enough to seat 30 people, was laden with sumptuous desserts.
At this time, several people were already seated at one end of the round table.
The Three Sweet Commanders: Katakuri, Smoothie, and Cracker, who was rarely seen in his true form.
In addition, there was the eldest son of the Charlotte family, the [Candy Minister] Perospero, with a bounty of 700 million Berries.
Katakuri's two identical triplet brothers, Daifuku and Oven.
And the former Sweet Commander, the [Minister of Fried Foods] Snack, with a bounty of 600 million Berries.
This was almost the lineup of the highest combat power in the Charlotte family.
"Nice to meet you for the first time. Welcome to Totto Land, members of the Vinsmoke family."
Perospero stuck out his long, lewd tongue and licked the lollipop cane in his hand. "Please, have a seat."
Judge led Reiju and the others to the round table and sat down. He scanned the area but did not see Sanji's figure, and said in a low voice:
"Where is Sanji? Why is he not present on such an important occasion?"
"Don't be anxious."
Perospero smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "Tomorrow is his and Pudding's wedding day. We have to give the little lovebirds some time to be affectionate."
"Is that so... It sounds like Sanji and his fiancée are getting along well."
Judge crossed his arms and leaned back. "I originally thought he would be dissatisfied with this marriage. This saves me the trouble of educating him."
"It's his honor to marry into the Charlotte family," Yonji's face showed a sneer.
"As royalty, what future can he have mixing with a bunch of third-rate pirates? I'm sure that guy won't be so tactless."
"Lick, lick~~ Soka. So that's what you all think," Perospero grinned, not offering any opinion on Yonji's words.
It seemed that, just as their investigation had indicated, the third son of the Vinsmoke family was not on good terms with his family.
Was it because he failed to awaken his modified genes?
Perospero didn't know the specific reason, but from their words, he could see that these few people indeed looked down on the other.
Now it just depends on Black Leg Sanji's attitude towards them. A sharp glint flashed in Perospero's eyes.
Just then, a voice came from outside the gazebo, its tone unfriendly.
"Who were you just saying you were going to educate, old man?"
Sanji's face was aloof. He walked straight towards the gazebo with one hand in his pocket, Pudding linking arms with him by his side.
"It is indeed my honor to be able to marry Pudding-chan."
"But there's one thing you'd better not get wrong. I've had no relationship with the Vinsmokes for a long time."
Sanji stood opposite Judge and the others across the round table. Looking at these so-called brothers of his, he said coldly to Yonji:
"It's been many years since we've met, and you're still the same conceited fool. If Luffy and the others are third-rate pirates, then what the hell are you?"
"You!"
"You bastard!"
The three brothers gritted their teeth, their eyes glaring at Sanji with anger.
After not seeing him for more than a decade, this guy actually dared to talk back to them?!
Just a weak failure! The shame of the Vinsmokes!
"Alright. Sit down and talk."
Judge raised his hand to stop the impulsive thoughts of Yonji and the others, speaking to Sanji in a commanding tone.
After all, in front of the Charlotte family, they couldn't let them attack the groom-to-be right now.
"Hmph!"
Yonji and the others clenched their fists but ultimately did not act out.
Sanji also ignored them. After gently pulling out a chair for Pudding to be seated, he also sat down beside her.
"Sanji, the fact that I am your father will not change no matter what. Since you have no objection to the marriage, it doesn't matter if you don't want to admit it."
There was no ripple in Judge's eyes. "Your only task is to successfully complete the wedding tomorrow. After that, you can do whatever you want."
"Whether you want to continue being a pirate or honestly stay in Totto Land, as long as the Charlotte family has no objection, I won't care either."
"Heh, that's certainly true for you. In your eyes, your children have only ever been tools."
Sanji could no longer even feel anger towards this father of his. His heart was only filled with complete disappointment. His low voice was slow as he said:
"A guy like you will never change, no matter how many years pass."
"Don't be so impudent, Sanji. Watch your tone when you speak."
Judge gritted his teeth and warned him with his eyes.
If the occasion weren't inappropriate, he would have definitely taken up his spear to teach the other who was the master of the Vinsmoke family.
"Isn't this a meeting of in-laws? Why is everyone at each other's throats?"
A teasing voice came from the garden entrance.
Judge subconsciously turned to look and saw several figures in suits walking towards them together.
The ones in the lead were none other than Luffy and Reiner, whom he often saw in the newspapers.
"The Straw Hat crew?"
Judge frowned and couldn't help but glance at the members of the Charlotte family. They didn't seem surprised by their appearance.
"Hey! Why are they here?" Niji questioned Perospero, his eyes showing disgust towards Reiner and the others.
Faced with Niji's question, Perospero just gave a polite smile:
"Well, well, they are, after all, the important companions of the groom-to-be. They are all guests of Totto Land. Please give them some face and get along."
"Luffy?" Seeing them, Sanji was also a little surprised. "Why are you guys here?"
"If we hadn't come, some tactless people would have thought our family has no one," Reiner said, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes as he scanned the area.
The group stepped forward and sat down directly beside Sanji.
One by one, their expressions were solemn and their gazes cold, intentionally or unintentionally exuding a powerful and dangerous aura.
Just the sight of a dozen or so figures in suits sitting there was enough to max out the sense of pressure.
Reiner was even less reserved, his cold gaze staring straight at the people on the Vinsmoke side.
The meaning was already very clear.
I dare you to say another word!?
Feeling Reiner's dangerous gaze, Judge wisely said no more.
He could see that these people were here to back Sanji up.
Although he had been dismissive when he saw the newspaper, facing the person himself was another matter.
Are you kidding me?
He's not fighting someone with a 3.1 billion bounty.
"Mmm—! This is delicious!"
"..."
A suddenly raised voice instantly dispelled the oppressive feeling in the arena.
A black line couldn't help but appear on Nami's forehead.
Luffy, looking at the full table of desserts, really couldn't hold back. He didn't care about the gazes of others and just started to gorge himself.
"Mamamama~~, what a good appetite, Straw Hat Luffy! This is how a banquet should be!"
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Big Mom's figure finally appeared.
She dragged her massive body and walked into the gazebo step by step, seeming to be in a good mood.
Hearing her voice, Luffy also looked over at her, his hands not forgetting to continue stuffing food into his mouth.
A chair suddenly 'came to life', grew eyes and a mouth, and walked on its four legs to behind Big Mom. "Mama, please come and sit."
"Mm-hmm, so good. Everyone, let's get lively!"
Big Mom sat down with a grin, shouted, and with a raise of her hands, all the food on the round table turned into Homies!
"Black tea?" "Green tea?"
"Black tea?" "Green tea?"
Two jars containing tea leaves jumped up and down, chirping nonstop.
The desserts on the plates also scrambled to shout 'Eat me, eat me!'. The table suddenly turned into a bizarre banquet hall, and for a moment, it was extremely lively.
"Mamamama~~, everyone, hurry up and eat!"
Big Mom grinned widely, grabbed a Homie, and put it directly into her mouth, an expression of enjoyment on her face.
The members of the Charlotte family were all used to this. Besides Katakuri, the others also began to pick up the food that had been turned into Homies and eat.
Pudding seemed to see everyone's concern and reminded them with a smile, "Don't worry, everyone. Mama's ability won't change the essence of the food."
"That's not the issue of whether it can be eaten or not."
Reiner held a piece of bread and looked at it curiously. "This looks very unappetizing. Why make perfectly good food so disgusting?"
"Shut up, you guys! Can't you just let me eat you quietly, you bastards! Shut up!" Luffy shouted angrily at a plate of food.
"Forget it. I really can't eat this kind of thing," Nami hesitated for a moment and still gave up struggling.
"What's wrong, everyone? Why aren't you eating?"
Seeing that the Vinsmoke family and Reiner's group weren't touching their chopsticks, a sinister smile appeared on Big Mom's face as she asked, "Could it be that the food I prepared is not to your liking?"
As her voice fell, all the food on the table closed their mouths. The original clamor instantly became quiet.
The members of the Charlotte family also looked over.
The atmosphere in the arena instantly dropped to a freezing point.
"How could that be? You've misunderstood, Linlin."
A drop of cold sweat appeared on Judge's forehead. He gave a sheepish smile and was about to spear a sausage and put it on his plate.
But he heard an untimely voice suddenly speak up.
"Stop putting on airs, you old hag."
The moment these words were spoken, the hearts of the vast majority of people present trembled. They looked in shock at the source of the voice.
"What did you just..."
"...call me?"
Big Mom's face instantly darkened, as ferocious as a demon. "Black Snake Reiner...!"
(End of chapter)
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