On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Ron nodded in satisfaction upon hearing Izo's declaration, a faint, pleased smile curling at the corners of his lips.
He spoke slowly, "Very well. With you two on the case, I am at ease."
"Remember, the key to this mission lies in 'naturalness.' We cannot let Big Mom detect anything unusual, or all our efforts will be in vain."
"Moreover, every detail must be handled perfectly, like walking on the surface of a calm lake without creating a single ripple."
Izo responded solemnly, "Understood. We will proceed with caution and never arouse Big Mom's suspicion. We will complete the mission like shadows—silent and leaving no trace."
Enel: ...…
After hanging up, Ron let out a long sigh, as if relieved of a heavy burden.
He slowly turned around, his gaze once again fixed outside the window.
Every step from here on was critical; the slightest misstep could lead to the plan's failure.
It was like walking along the edge of a cliff—one wrong step, and he would plunge into the abyss.
However, failure didn't matter much; he could always devise another plan, though it would be a bit of a headache.
"Impel Down... let me see what surprises you have in store for me," Ron murmured to himself, a glint of determination in his eyes.
...
Meanwhile, Enel and Izo had already begun moving quietly.
Seeing Big Mom and the others enjoying their meal, they exchanged a glance, as if already confident about the upcoming plan.
They were well aware that persuading Big Mom to act willingly would be no easy task.
After all, Big Mom, Charlotte Linlin, was a renowned figure across the vast seas, her influence immense and not to be underestimated.
Therefore, they had to make her feel she had "accidentally" learned of this opportunity, rather than being deliberately guided.
Only then could she fall into their trap without any defenses.
Thus, the two meticulously planned a seemingly casual conversation.
For this conversation, they carefully weighed every word and scrutinized every detail, striving to make it seamless.
Their goal was clear: to let the Big Mom Pirates "unintentionally" overhear this enticing piece of information.
At that moment, In the opulent banquet hall, the Big Mom Pirates were immersed in an atmosphere of feasting.
The massive dining table, winding like a long dragon, stood at the center of the hall, laden with an array of desserts and meats.
The exquisite desserts resembled works of art, vibrant in color and gleaming temptingly, while the tender, juicy meats exuded an irresistible aroma that made one's mouth water.
The entire banquet hall was enveloped in this rich fragrance, as if transformed into a paradise of delicacies.
Big Mom sat firmly in the main seat, her massive frame like a towering mountain, exuding an overwhelming presence.
She chewed large mouthfuls of the cake before her, her expression filled with delight with every bite.
Her children sat around her, some chatting softly and sharing amusing stories, while others focused intently on savoring the food, their eyes revealing a look of rapture.
The atmosphere was lively and cheerful.
Just then, Enel and Izo approached slowly, carrying several plates of food.
Reaching the table, they politely said, "The food servers are all busy, so we're here to help serve and make sure everyone enjoys the feast!"
With that, they gently placed the food on the table without any unusual behavior.
After arranging the food neatly, they did not leave immediately but lingered nearby, pretending to be nonchalant as they began to converse.
Enel lowered his voice, speaking just loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly, yet without appearing overly deliberate.
"Izo, have you heard? Shiki has been restless lately! He's planning to coax the Vice Captain into pulling off something big!"
Upon hearing this, Izo's previously calm face instantly flickered with feigned shock, as if he had heard something unbelievable.
He widened his eyes unconsciously, quickly adopting an expression of surprise, then seemed to realize something and slowly turned his head, his gaze warily scanning the surrounding crowd as if cautiously checking whether anyone else had overheard this sensitive information.
His action was like a stone tossed into a lake, immediately drawing the attention of the Big Mom Pirates present.
The members of the Big Mom crew maintained an elegant facade, leisurely enjoying the food before them, the clinking of cutlery against plates suggesting their focus was entirely on the meal.
But in reality, they had already pricked up their ears, afraid to miss even a single detail.
Seeing this, Izo slightly furrowed his brows and then spoke softly, though this time his voice was slightly louder than before, ensuring the Big Mom Pirates could hear him.
"Keep your voice down! Don't let them hear!"
At this point, he paused, then continued in a hushed tone, "If they find out Ron plans to team up with Shiki and pops to raid the Underwater Great Prison..."
"Then the blood of those monstrously powerful inmates on the sixth level, along with all sorts of bizarre abilities, will be beyond our reach! Those are treasures that can greatly enhance one's strength!"
Upon hearing this, Enel felt secretly delighted, but immediately feigned a panicked expression on the surface.
He abruptly covered his mouth with his hand, eyes wide as if realizing he had said something terribly wrong.
He whispered, "Sorry, I shouldn't have spoken so loudly. Good thing I didn't mention that Impel Down's defenses aren't much to speak of, and that Magellan guy is practically useless aside from being a bit poisonous."
After speaking, he glanced around nervously as if still fearful.
Izo listened to Enel's words, nodding slightly while pretending to strongly agree, his face showing an expression of sudden realization.
But then, he adopted an anxious look, placing a finger to his lips and softly "shushing" before lowering his voice.
"Stop, stop, no more! Ron repeatedly warned us to keep this secret—we absolutely mustn't let this information leak. If the wrong people find out, our entire plan will be ruined!"
After speaking, Izo deliberately turned his head, pretending to casually glance at the Big Mom Pirates crew members.
Noticing this gaze, the Big Mom Pirates immediately lowered their heads, feigning ignorance as they continued enjoying the feast.
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