Chapter 323: The Real Mother-in-Law Pirates!
The next afternoon, on the east coast of Cacao Island.
The sky was clear for ten thousand miles, and white clouds unfurled.
A gentle breeze gently rolled the sea waves, as if composing a cheerful musical scale specifically for this sweet ceremony.
The wedding venue was already packed. The harbor was full of large and small ships, all belonging to the various powers invited to the tea party and wedding.
The invitations had been sent out before, after all. Katakuri simply didn't stop them from coming, but just arranged for Homies to guide the guests to Cacao Island.
The scene was extremely lively. At this time, however, the guests at each table had strange expressions, whispering to each other.
"Hey, have you heard? The reason why the tea party was moved from Whole Cake Island to here."
"Ah, I heard there was a battle there last night. I don't know if it's true or not."
"It's true. I have a subordinate who can fly. He secretly went to see. It was a complete mess."
"Oh? You seem to know a lot. Quick, tell me about it."
"Not really, but I know it was the Straw Hat crew. I heard they were defeated by Big Mom..."
Similar low-voiced conversations were taking place everywhere, with gazes secretly glancing at the main table closest to the stage from time to to time.
"Mama~~mama~~, this is really nice. So lively."
Big Mom sat at the round table, happily eating dessert.
This capricious and fearsome Sea Emperor, at this moment, had a happy expression on her face like a child.
"You seem to be in a good mood, Linlin."
A petite figure walked over with a smile, her tone sounding somewhat affectionate, as if she had a good relationship with Big Mom.
The woman wore a short dress and a white floral hat. Under her short, curly golden hair was a cute yet somewhat sexy face. Her clear blue eyes were mysterious and charming.
Stussy gently raised her hand, gestured to a wooden box beside her, and said with a smile:
"I brought you a gift, Linlin."
"—Oh, it's Stussy. That's great! Come on over and sit together."
Big Mom had a pleased look on her face as she patted the seat beside her.
"Ara, may I?"
"Of course. Come on over, Stussy."
"Then I won't be polite."
Since Big Mom had spoken, Stussy did not refuse further. She smiled and walked to Big Mom's side and sat down.
Immediately after her, several more figures entered the venue, walking straight through the venue towards Big Mom.
The people on both sides consciously made way for them. For a moment, these few people seemed to have become the focus of the entire audience.
"The Queen of the Pleasure Quarter, Stussy! 'Big News' Morgans of the World Economy News Paper! The Loan Shark King, Du Feld! The Shipping King, Umit..."
"The emperors of the underworld have all come."
"What a rare sight. It's probably only at Big Mom's tea party that we can see them all appear together."
While the crowd was discussing with admiration in their eyes, the several underworld emperors had also arrived before Big Mom.
"Congratulations, Charlotte. This is a small token of my appreciation."
Du Feld, in a purple coat and wearing round sunglasses, held up a wooden box and said with a smile, a cigar in his mouth.
The others also presented their congratulatory gifts one by one, respectful and with a hint of a smile as if they were哄 a child.
They were all smart people who had known Big Mom for many years and knew how to deal with this capricious powerhouse.
But the Big Mom today seemed a little different in their eyes.
It was as if her eyes had lost a bit of their aggressiveness, leaving only a simple, child-like innocence.
"How strange..."
After greeting her, the few of them retreated together and found a table to sit around.
Looking at Big Mom, who was happy as a child, Morgans, who was covered in bird feathers but neatly dressed in a formal suit, had a playful smile.
"You should have heard, right? About what happened in Totto Land last night."
"Of course. I also sent my subordinates to check Whole Cake Island. There were indeed traces of a battle."
Du Feld crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair.
People who could be invited to the tea party all had some means.
Such a big storm had happened in Totto Land just last night. It was not realistic to completely hide it. The news of the battle between the Straw Hat crew and Big Mom had already spread.
The remaining battle scene also confirmed this. It was just that for the time being, no one knew what the final outcome was last night.
Although most people already had an answer in their hearts.
Du Feld glanced at Big Mom and said lightly:
"Since Big Mom is sitting there just fine, the Straw Hat crew has most likely been wiped out."
"Hee-haha! What's there to guess? Do you think Straw Hat could defeat Big Mom?"
The king of the assassin world, Drug Peclo, leaned back in his chair with his legs crossed, his expression teasing as he sneered at Du Feld.
"You're as unpleasant to listen to as ever. I really hope someone takes your head soon."
Du Feld's tone was dismissive.
"Well, don't be in such a hurry. The information I got is not quite the same as what you've guessed."
Morgans raised his wing to interrupt them, a half-smile on his face.
"Oh?"
"Interesting. Why don't you hurry up and tell us?"
As the number one existence in the news world, the World Economy News Paper's intelligence capabilities were not much worse than the CP organizations.
Hearing him say this, Du Feld and the others were all intrigued.
"Ohohoho~~, don't be in such a hurry. You'll know in a little while. This is big news."
Morgans covered his mouth with his wing and chuckled, a sharp glint in the depths of his eyes.
"Believe me... soon, a huge wave is about to be stirred up on the sea."
"What a buzzkill."
"Always being mysterious. You news people are all the same."
The group sneered with disdain.
"This is the core of the news. What do you know? Tch."
Morgans turned his face away, crossed his wings in front of his chest, and sat down. The few of them sat opposite each other in silence.
Until after a while, a commotion suddenly started in the venue.
"Hey, look over there."
"...Th-this... what's going on?"
The appearance of several figures attracted everyone's attention, their eyes showing surprise.
Hearing the commotion, the several underworld emperors also subconsciously followed their gazes.
They saw at the entrance, a group of figures in black suits, standing tall and straight, stepping into the venue.
Reiner and Luffy slowly walked in front, with Nami, Robin, Usopp, and the others fanned out behind them.
The moment the few of them appeared, they instantly became the focus of the entire audience. Under the gaze of tens of thousands, they walked straight towards the main table at the very front.
"So that's the Straw Hat crew. Their aura is very strong."
"Straw Hat Luffy, Black Snake Reiner... finally seeing them in person."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, to just walk in so swaggeringly. What on earth happened last night?"
Morgans and the others watched the Straw Hat crew with great interest, their gazes unconsciously following them.
As they passed by this table, the other party also noticed them.
Reiner's expression showed no ripple, but his pupils moved, and he gave the few of them a light glance.
Morgans and the others' hearts instantly tightened, and they subconsciously clenched their hands.
Just an emotionless glance made their backs feel cold. Their bodies froze in their chairs, and even their breathing slowed.
It wasn't until Reiner looked away and walked far away that Drug Peclo swallowed and murmured:
"...Hey, did you guys feel that?"
"Ah..."
"What an astonishing pressure. It was just like being targeted by Linlin's soul interrogation. I almost thought my soul was going to be taken away just now."
The few of them, with lingering fear, came back to their senses, only to find that their palms were covered in a cold sweat.
"Mama~~mama~~, you've finally come!"
Seeing the newcomers, Big Mom waved at Luffy with an excited face.
"—Hey! Straw Hat, over here, over here! Come and eat some dessert!"
"Hee hee, I'm coming!"
Luffy also ran over with a cheeky smile, as if last night's battle had been completely forgotten.
Stussy watched the approaching Luffy thoughtfully, then turned to look at Big Mom beside her, smiled, and asked tentatively:
"Linlin, I seem to have heard that you had a big fight with Straw Hat last night."
"Ah, that's right. How did you know?"
Big Mom glanced at her and asked back, her hands not stopping as she grabbed desserts and put them in her mouth.
Stussy's face did not blush, nor did her heart beat faster. She said with a calm smile, "I heard it from the Loan Shark King, Du Feld."
"Is that so? That guy really talks a lot."
Big Mom cast a disdainful look at him.
"???"
Du Feld suddenly felt a chill.
"Linlin doesn't seem very happy."
Stussy's expression did not change as she tested the waters crazily.
Big Mom didn't seem to care either, but just said with a hint of loss and a sigh:
"Well~, I didn't beat them. My castle was ruined by me."
"!!!"
Hearing these words, the entire audience instantly fell silent, their eyes wide with shock.
Didn't... beat them?!!
Straw Hat defeated Big Mom?!!
"But it doesn't matter anymore."
Before the crowd could react, Big Mom continued to eat her dessert happily, and her next words were even more astonishing!
"The Straw Hat crew are my allies now, mama~~mama~~"
"A-allies!!!"
A chorus of gasps erupted from the entire audience. Everyone's eyes popped out, their jaws dropping to the ground in shock!
A corner of Reiner's mouth lifted slightly.
Pudding's altered memories might have some bugs, but a functional Big Mom is a good Big Mom.
This is the value of a memory programmer!
(End of chapter)
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