Though Michael threatened "execution," he didn't actually do anything excessive to Enel.
After all, he didn't expect the Marine to land at a pirate stronghold without being noticed.
He simply wanted to correct Enel's habit of withholding information.
Stella descended to the ground at this point.
"What now, Michael? Should we just fight our way out?"
"Tsk, Stella, you're truly Garp's prized disciple. Such a fine young woman, corrupted by that old scoundrel into a reckless brute!" Michael patted the back of Stella's hand reassuringly.
"How many times must I say it? Surviving on the seas isn't about brute force—it's about social finesse."
As he spoke, Michael continued walking forward.
Crocodile, Stella, and Enel could only exchange glances before following.
By now, they'd developed a blind trust in Michael.
After all, nothing had ever escaped his calculations so far.
The edge of the forest wasn't far—just a hundred meters later, they emerged into sudden openness.
If the layered cake houses gave the entire island an unreal, storybook quality...
Then the fully armed Big Mom Pirates waiting for their arrival in the distance represented the harsh reality they had to face.
At the forefront stood the elite fighters led by Katakuri, Perospero, and the other older brothers.
Michael scanned them with envy.
Comparing the three "Emperor" crews—Whitebeard, Kaido and Big Mom—if you excluded the three "Emperors" themselves, the Big Mom Pirates' overall quality definitely surpassed the other two.
Charlotte Linlin, that woman really knew how to pop out outstanding children!
"Marine! This is no place for you!"
"Though we're enemies, we don't want to fight the Marines right now!"
"So leave quickly! Otherwise, we won't hold back."
Perospero extended his absurdly long tongue as he addressed Michael's group.
Michael tilted his head, studying the assembled forces.
Strangely... there was no sign of Charlotte Linlin?
Could she really be unaware that someone had landed on her Island?
At this thought, Michael's lips curled into a sunny smile—though with a hint of cunning hidden within.
Katakuri keenly caught that expression and instinctively activated his Observation Haki...
His face immediately darkened, but before he could voice a warning, he saw Michael take a deep breath before unleashing a voice loud enough to echo across half the island.
"Charlotte Linlin! Marine Vice Admiral Michael has come to attend your tea party!"
"Would you be so kind as to grant me an audience?"
After this declaration, unlike the confusion and bewilderment of others, Katakuri could only sigh helplessly as he turned to see the gates of Wholecake Island's castle swing open...
From behind them emerged the tallest known pure-blooded human woman.
Unlike the later fearsome and grotesque figure she would become, the current Charlotte Linlin still maintained youthful beauty that could rival Gloriossa's.
However, Michael could foresee that in a few more years, after bearing more children and with her Hunger pang becoming increasingly uncontrollable, she would inevitably transform into the true 'Big Mom'.
Michael clicked his tongue twice, feeling he really should have carried a few Visual Denden mushi with him.
To capture the last remnants of Charlotte Linlin's beauty.
Truthfully, had Michael not known the original story, it would have been hard to imagine how this superbly beautiful Charlotte Linlin...
Could have such... unconventional kink.
With an extraordinary "maternal instinct," she desired to bear children with all races to create a massive family.
In a way, she was quite similar to Whitebeard.
Both starved for love—one adopting sons, the other simply producing them herself.
"Mamamama! I wondered who dared disturb my sleep, but it's just the little upstart who's been making waves across the seas lately!"
"Ohoho, you flatter me. 'Making waves' is just the kindness of the seas' inhabitants."
Michael clasped his hands in a casual salute before swaggering forward.
The others hesitated briefly, confused but quickly falling into step behind him.
Meanwhile, the previously aggressive Charlotte Family members who had come to block their path now instantly parted to either side, clearing a path upon Charlotte Linlin's appearance.
Michael glanced around, lingering particularly long on Katakuri's face.
Crocodile and Stella couldn't help but shudder.
Had they not known Michael's true purpose, they'd have sworn he was some noble coming to the island to pick concubines!
"Kindness? You're the monster who fought Whitebeard to a standstill!" Charlotte Linlin stepped closer, looking down at Michael who barely reached her shin.
"Looking at you now, I'd never guess it..."
Her words sent shockwaves through all her children.
This man—whose only notable features were his handsome looks and the pairs of wings on his back—had actually fought Whitebeard!?
Why had they never received word that the Marine had such a talent?
"If I recall correctly... I made sure to seal all information about that incident."
Michael raised an eyebrow.
Aside from Rayleigh, he'd eliminated every possible leak of that intelligence.
"Mamamama, that may be true, but you're overlooking one thing... and that's Whitebeard." Charlotte Linlin laughed heartily.
"By sheer coincidence, I happened to share a few drinks with that old man Whitebeard and heard this news... The Marines have gained another monster besides those three Logia users."
"The most monstrous woman on these seas actually calling me a monster."
Michael shook his head with a wry smile.
"Mamamama, I'm very interested in you. Since you claim to be here for my tea party, why don't you join me at the table!" Charlotte Linlin said enthusiastically.
"This is the first time I'll be having a tea party with a Marine... What a refreshing experience."
With that, she turned and walked towards her rear garden.
Michael, however, stared at Charlotte Linlin and slightly furrowed his brows...
Although he had anticipated that a fight was unlikely, Charlotte Linlin's attitude...
Wasn't it a little too friendly?
There's definitely something fishy going on here!
Could Whitebeard have revealed more information to her?
Since when did Whitebeard and Big Mom get along so well!?