"They're here! The bride's fleet has arrived!"
In the sky above the harbor, countless glowing orbs the size of fists floated like scattered stars, illuminating the sea as bright as day.
They were flash Homies created by Linlin's Soul-Soul Fruit ability.
Chubby little angels with white wings on their backs fluttered their wings as they flew, chirping and babbling merrily.
These were the angel tribes from Skypiea, "kindly invited" by Shiki to Tottoland.
Along with their sky island...
At the harbor, rows of pirates stood in formation on both sides, while Caesar and others stood in the center, ready to welcome the brides' arrival.
Morgans' subordinates held Image Den Den Mushi scattered along the coastline, broadcasting this grand, highly anticipated wedding to the entire world.
The participants of the great tournament crowded on both sides, watching this magnificent spectacle.
Especially when everyone's gaze fell upon Caesar and his companions, their jaws dropped in unison.
Just thinking about how ferocious these individuals were, paired with their sharp black suits, created a profound sense of incongruity.
"Bride, Charlotte Linlin, has arrived—"
The first to appear was the fleet of the legal wife, Charlotte Linlin.
Though she had been on Whole Cake Island earlier, for ceremonial purposes and to follow protocol, she had returned to the sea.
The massive Singing Queen was extravagantly decorated, with clusters of light points singing ballads.
The figurehead at the bow had come to life, praising this blissful and beautiful day.
Caesar stepped forward with a smile, extending his hand to gently take the arm of Linlin, who descended gracefully from the Queen with a red veil covering her head.
"Hehe. Caesar, I've waited so long for this day, I was almost growing old."
From beneath the veil, Linlin's soft, laughter-filled voice emerged.
"Nonsense, my Linlin will always be the most beautiful."
Caesar, holding Linlin's hand like a true gentleman, guided her to stand at the harbor.
Yamato, Smoothie, Pudding, and the other girls, all dressed in splendid attire, stepped behind Linlin, helping to lift the long train of her dress.
"Bride Boa Hancock has arrived—"
"Bride Shirahoshi has arrived—"
"Bride Kozuki Hiyori has arrived—"
Since Linlin was the legal wife, she was the first to arrive.
Hancock and the other two women, as if by unspoken agreement, waited for each other in the waters ahead of Whole Cake Island and arrived together.
As the little angels sang their announcements, the bright red Kuja Pirate ship and two golden-red sea dragon carriages advanced side by side, slowly sailing into the harbor.
On one of the sea dragon carriages, Wano Country's Head Guard Kikunojo smiled as he watched the two brides—one large, one small—sitting together.
Wano Country had originally prepared a fine large ship, but when Fukaboshi warmly invited them to join together...
Kiku didn't hesitate for a moment, immediately abandoning the prepared cherry wood ship.
This is what they call "comparison shopping."
"Look! It's the mermaid princess! It really is the mermaid princess!"
"So huge! I really want to see what kind of peerless beauty lies beneath that veil!"
"I heard the mermaid princess is the most beautiful woman in the world."
"I think it's the Pirate Empress!"
"So enviable... But I have a question: these four brides vary so much in size. How does Captain Caesar manage to satisfy each of them?"
"Shut up! Do you want to die, asking that kind of question here? Although... I'd like to know too..."
Three long wooden bridges were connected together, and three graceful, elegant figures, led by little angels, arrived before Caesar.
Caesar could clearly hear the nervous, anxious voice from Shirahoshi's heart.
"It's so lively, so many people... M-Master, I'm a little scared..."
Caesar smiled and stepped forward, taking Shirahoshi's fair, delicate hand in his.
Amid her surprised exclamation, he lifted her directly into his arms and walked toward the shore.
Hancock and Hiyori followed behind him, moving slowly in his wake.
Although Caesar was only carrying Shirahoshi, neither of the other two women found it inappropriate.
They had already met Shirahoshi before and were quite fond of this innocent, kind-hearted, yet timid, larger-than-life beauty.
Moreover, Shirahoshi was still a maiden. Mermaids only transform their tails into legs after marriage.
So Shirahoshi was still moving with her large pink fishtail.
With the arrival of the four stunningly beautiful brides, all of Tottoland was in an uproar.
And through Morgans' Den Den Mushi live broadcast, people all over the world witnessed this moment.
Kaido grinned with a relieved, almost fatherly smile, wiping tears from the corners of his eyes as he choked out.
"It's really not easy... A beast who acts purely on instinct has finally developed emotions."
Shiki also nodded and sighed, "That kid better have a bunch of children so I can enjoy the joys of being a grandfather!"
As Caesar passed by them, carrying Shirahoshi, veins bulged on his forehead, and he gritted out a few words through clenched teeth.
"Shiki, later in the exhibition match, I'll give you that chance."
Shiki's smile froze on his face.
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Inside the temporarily built, yet far from shabby, grand cathedral.
The relatives of the four brides sat solemnly on the pews, watching with excitement as the bride and groom conducted their wedding ceremony on the high platform.
The world's oldest and most respected priest, personally invited by Caesar's son, the War God Katakuri, was delivering his blessings to the newlyweds with a benevolent smile.
Then, he looked up, stunned, at Caesar and Linlin, and the even taller Shirahoshi.
The old priest's face instantly became a spectacle of emotions.
But having seen a thing or two in his time, he managed to calm himself slightly before speaking to Caesar in a trembling voice:
"Well then, Mr. Barbarossa Caesar, do you take these... four women to be your wives, to enter into the covenant of marriage? Will you love them, care for them, honor them, and keep them in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, as long as you both shall live?"
"I do," Caesar nodded.
Below the platform, Shiki and Kaido twitched at the corners of their mouths, feeling that these words sounded utterly incongruous coming from Caesar.
The priest collected himself, then turned to face the four brides of varying heights, each with their own unique presence—including one mermaid.
"Charlotte Linlin, Boa Hancock, Kozuki Hiyori, Shirahoshi, do you take this man to be your husband, to enter into the covenant of marriage? Will you love him, care for him, honor him, and keep him in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, as long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
"I do."
Four different voices rang out.Instantly, thunderous applause erupted from below the stage.
Neptune quietly wiped away tears as he watched his beloved daughter, dressed in stunning beauty, about to leave the shelter of her old father's wings today to become someone else's wife and start a new family.
Although he still felt somewhat reluctant in his heart, Neptune understood very clearly that Shirahoshi's identity was that of the Sea King Poseidon.
If there was anyone in this world who could protect her from the World Government, it must be Caesar.
Hiyori smiled, while the Gorgon Sisters hugged each other and cried.
Yamato, Smoothie, and others were all applauding.
At this moment, the old priest routinely asked the crowd below:
"So, as the marriage contract is about to be finalized, who approves, and who objects?"
The church instantly fell silent.
Doflamingo, sitting in the last row, twitched at the corner of his mouth.
Looking at the nine big shots sitting in the front row, like an impenetrable wall.
"Who the hell would dare object now? Even if a Marine Admiral showed up, they'd probably be beaten to pulp, right?"
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