"If things don't get chaotic, how will I find my opportunity?"
Reddy smiled as he watched BIG MOM ceremoniously place a photo of Mother Carmel.
Just like how Mon could evade all attacks by hiding in another dimension, Brulee became untouchable once she entered the mirror world.
If the tea party remained orderly, he would have no chance to capture Brulee.
Now that the tea party was about to begin, the clone of Streusen had fulfilled its purpose.
As for Streusen's real body, Reddy had already turned him into a toy and erased his existence from everyone's memory.
So far, his plan was progressing smoothly.
When he saw BIG MOM take out the photo frame of Mother Carmel, he admitted he was tempted.
Destroy the frame, nullify BIG MOM's invulnerable steel-balloon physique!
Then send out a group of clones to swarm her, and he could almost certainly obtain BIG MOM's genetic sample.
Copying others' homework was something he knew how to do.
But after some thought, he decided against it.
After all, at this point, he wasn't lacking in high-tier combat power. Securing the Mirror-Mirror Fruit's ability was his top priority.
What if Brulee got too scared and refused to come out of the mirror world?
Wouldn't this trip have been for nothing?
BIG MOM's strength was undeniable—she wouldn't suddenly drop out of the picture.
As the saying goes, prioritize what matters most, and Reddy knew his priorities.
Soon, desserts and tea were served to all the guests.
Reddy watched with interest as these Homies brought the tea and desserts to him, silently marveling at BIG MOM's creativity.
Aside from BIG MOM herself being a threat, Totto Land was practically a real-life utopia.
The Homies created using the Soul-Soul Fruit's power were incredibly useful.
"MAMAMAMA... I'm so happy you all could come to my tea party." BIG MOM's opening remark drew the attention of all the guests.
BIG MOM then turned her gaze to Dr. Reddy and cheerfully announced, "Here, I'd like to announce something. My daughter Smoothie will marry Dr. Reddy."
As soon as she finished speaking, Stussy looked surprised, then gave Reddy a strange look.
She wasn't the only one.
Umit and Du Feld also exchanged odd glances before turning their attention to Reddy.
Morgan, however, seemed to have already gotten wind of the news, his eyes gleaming with excitement at the major scoop he'd been waiting for.
The underground world bosses quickly deduced BIG MOM's intention behind this sudden announcement.
This was a show of force!
BIG MOM had publicly declared the marriage alliance... Would he accept or reject it?
Stussy and the other bosses quietly waited for Reddy's response.
Katakuri kept his eyes fixed on Reddy, inwardly relieved, and prepared to signal for action the moment Reddy lost his temper.
The sooner the table was flipped, the easier it would be to cover up the incident with the cake.
Meanwhile, Perospero crept closer with a sly grin.
He was confident he could immobilize Reddy the moment Katakuri gave the signal.
Reddy, however, didn't feel humiliated—just amused.
Everyone was scheming against each other, so there was no point in casting blame.
It all came down to who outplayed whom.
Still, he had to react appropriately.
Reddy's expression darkened as he coldly retorted, "BIG MOM, what do you mean by this?"
At the same table, Flampe studied Reddy curiously.
Smoothie was one of the few among BIG MOM's daughters who possessed both beauty and strength.
Even Flampe thought Smoothie was more than worthy of this man.
"Hmm?"
BIG MOM's face darkened, her gaze turning icy.
In Totto Land, her word was absolute law. No one dared to defy her openly.
She couldn't tolerate disobedience, even from someone outside Totto Land.
"A strong man does need a woman of matching strength."
Stussy suddenly smiled sweetly, subtly fanning the flames. "I heard the world's most beautiful woman, Pirate Empress Boa Hancock, is already by Dr. Reddy's side."
BIG MOM's expression grew even uglier. "The Pirate Empress? I'll twist her head off myself!"
Stussy pursed her lips and said nothing more.
Umit and the other two exchanged glances, their faces full of schadenfreude, eagerly awaiting how Reddy would handle this.
Morgan could barely contain his excitement, itching to broadcast the breaking news to the world.
Two Emperors going to war—or forming an alliance!
BIG MOM vowing to behead the Pirate Empress!
And Smoker's impending public execution!
So many explosive headlines at once—it was almost too much for him to handle.
"Are you prepared to go to war with me... BIG MOM?"
Reddy's smile returned as he stared at BIG MOM, his gaze deep and unreadable.
Though this deviated from the original plan—BIG MOM hadn't even succumbed to her hunger pangs before things escalated—he didn't care.
As long as the goal of creating chaos remained unaffected, nothing else mattered.
"Now!"
Katakuri's eyes flashed as he immediately pressed the detonator.
The rabbit doll in Flampe's arms burst open, releasing a black net that shot toward Reddy.
At the same time, Perospero, already in position, grinned maliciously and swung his candy cane.
A surge of liquid candy erupted beneath Reddy, quickly solidifying and locking him in place.
With these two traps sprung, BIG MOM's other children sprang into action.
Dozens of guns and cannons were instantly trained on Reddy, now immobilized by candy.
"Dr. Reddy, I suggest you don't resist pointlessly."
Katakuri strode forward, first signaling for Flampe to leave, then kindly advising Reddy not to fight back.
With so many weapons aimed at him, even an Emperor would be helpless.
After all, without an invulnerable steel-balloon physique, there was no way to withstand this.
"You know nothing of my power."
Reddy smirked as flames erupted from his back.
"What?!"
Morgan's eyes nearly popped out of his head in excitement.
Lunarian!
Dr. Reddy was a descendant of the divine Lunarian race?
What about the white hair?
The brown skin?
It didn't matter!
Those flames on his back were unmistakably the Lunarians' unique trait, no doubt about it!
This was huge news!
Stussy and the other bosses were equally stunned by the sudden appearance of flames on Reddy's back.
As underground world leaders, they were well aware of the Lunarians' characteristics, even if the general public wasn't.
Even though Reddy had only displayed the flames, they could immediately guess his Lunarian heritage.
"You... are a Lunarian?"
For the first time, Katakuri lost his composure, unable to believe his eyes.
The Lunarians' abilities were so overpowering that they had nearly gone extinct. Currently, the only confirmed Lunarian was King, one of the Beast Pirates' top officers.
As long as the flames on his back burned, Reddy couldn't be harmed.
Katakuri couldn't think of any way to force Reddy to surrender.
"MAMAMAMA... I want you even more now, Dr. Reddy!"
BIG MOM's eyes gleamed with greed as she stared at Reddy, her desire completely undisguised.
Totto Land had gathered races from all over the world, but the Lunarians were not among them.
She had tried multiple times to poach King from Kaido, but King remained fiercely loyal.
Now, things were perfect.
Capturing Reddy would not only grant her the long-coveted Lineage Factor technology but also a Lunarian descendant.
"You think this is all I'm capable of?"
Reddy chuckled darkly, immediately putting Katakuri and the other BIG MOM Pirates officers on high alert.
"I told you—you know nothing of my power!"