A deafening dragon's roar echoed throughout the space.
Katakuri's body had completely transformed into a gigantic white dragon.
His form stretched about a hundred zhang long, resembling a majestic mountain range looming before them.
The white scales shimmered with dazzling brilliance under the sunlight, each scale like a mirror reflecting the milky glow of mochi.
The dragon's body swayed gently, stirring up a fierce gale that howled past, causing surrounding objects to sway and tremble.
The white flame clouds trailed for thousands of miles, as if attempting to engulf the entire world in a sea of fire.
All eyes were tightly focused on Katakuri!
"He succeeded!" Perospero was stunned.
He had thought Big Mom's black dragon was impressive enough, but never expected his younger brother Katakuri dragon form to be also majestic!
His eyes revealed unconcealed shock, his mouth slightly agape.
His voice echoed through the silent atmosphere, carrying a faint tremble as if he had just witnessed some miracle beyond comprehension.
Smoothie couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Brother Katakuri's power is truly extraordinary!"
Her clear voice cut distinctly through the tense atmosphere.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she slightly raised her head, her gaze firmly locked on Katakuri.
Katakuri circled once in the air, his massive body tracing an elegant arc through the atmosphere, creating subtle ripples in the air currents.
Then, He slowly descended to the ground, his feet lightly touching the earth, causing the ground to tremble faintly.
"Let me test the limits of the Azure Dragon... no... the White Dragon's power now."
Suddenly, he opened his enormous dragon mouth, and a white pillar of scorching flames erupted forth.
The fire pillar resembled flames shooting from the sun's core - blazing and dazzling, radiating suffocating high temperatures.
Wherever it passed, the air warped and distorted from the scorching heat, forming strange light patterns as if space itself yielded before this tremendous power.
Massive granite boulders and trees on the ground instantly melted, their originally solid textures turning as soft as butter under the intense heat, rapidly transforming into searing magma.
The magma flowed across the ground with sizzling sounds, like the earth itself groaning in agony.
The fire pillar crashed against the mountain with overwhelming force, instantly triggering an earth-shattering explosion.
The blast's radiance resembled a miniature sun erupting, illuminating the entire sky.
The tremendous impact completely flattened the distant mountain peak, countless rocks and soil thrown into the air, forming a massive mushroom cloud.
The mushroom cloud continuously churned and expanded, as if attempting to devour the entire world.
"This power... it's simply unbelievable!"
Perospero murmured, his voice filled with unconcealed astonishment.
His hands unconsciously clenched into fists, wishing he could be the one possessing such power!
However, Katakuri wasn't satisfied yet.
A gleam flashed through his dragon eyes, like lightning cutting through the night sky.
"Next, let's test the combination of the Mochi Mochi Fruit and the Azure Dragon Form."
Though his voice wasn't loud, it brimmed with thirst for power!
Immediately after, His body began to transform, the white dragon form gradually developing a soft, mochi-like texture.
The originally iron-hard scales now became as soft as dough, creating a peculiar sensation.
His dragon claws, horns, and tail all began turning as soft and elastic as mochi.
A glint of confidence flashed in the dragon's eyes, a confidence that seemed to emanate from the depths of its soul, impossible to ignore.
He abruptly opened his draconic maw, and nine dragon heads formed from mochi split from his body.
Each head was lifelike, as if possessing its own life, their eyes gleaming with a cold light that radiated a chilling aura.
"This is... Nine-Headed Mochi Dragon!"
Smoothie widened her eyes, her voice tinged with unconcealed shock.
The nine dragon heads simultaneously opened their mouths, spewing forth scorching flames.
The flames surged like countless enraged dragons, claws bared and fangs exposed, lunging toward the distant mountain range.
Wherever the flames reached, everything turned to ashes!
Carrying terrifying power, they instantly blasted the distant mountains into ruins.
Thick, billowing smoke filled the wreckage, as if the end of the world had arrived.
"..."
Everyone was stunned.
"This guy... is truly a combat genius!" Enel couldn't help but exclaim, a flicker of admiration in his eyes.
Izo also nodded, his tone carrying a hint of emotion.
"Katakuri's mind is truly formidable. He probably already figured out how to use his ability long before this."
It was as if only at this moment that he truly recognized Katakuri's strength.
Ron stood to the side, quietly watching the scene, a trace of amazement flashing in his eyes.
He murmured to himself.
"Katakuri... is indeed a fearsome opponent. His combat talent and creativity are simply unbelievable."
Katakuri slowly descended to the ground, his body reverting to human form.
His face remained calm, showing no emotional fluctuation, but a glint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
"This power... is indeed fascinating."
Perospero and the others gathered around him, their eyes filled with worship and awe.
"Brother Katakuri, that move was so cool!" Brulee said with genuine envy.
"It's truly surprising. In a fight, it would definitely startle the opponent."
"Nine-headed Dragon! If one head spewed flames, another shot lightning, and another wind blades—that would be truly powerful!"
"Hahaha, then Brother Katakuri needs to work hard and master the use of lightning and wind blades as soon as possible!"
"Brother Katakuri's bounty will surely rival that of a Yonko!"
"..."
Big Mom was also very satisfied with Katakuri's performance.
"MAMAMA! Katakuri, the combination of your Devil Fruit ability and the Azure Dragon Form is excellent!"
"Thank you for the praise, Mama." Katakuri slightly bowed his head. "Being able to assist you is where my value lies."
Big Mom nodded slightly, then turned her gaze to Ron.
"Ron boy, I will not take the other fruits. Consider them all as compensation."
Ron listened quietly as Big Mom, no longer in the mood to stay, was eager to accomplish many things now that her power had greatly increased!
"Ron, next time we meet, I'll have all these children become dual Devil Fruit ability users!"
After saying this, Big Mom and her group hurriedly turned and stepped through the door they came from, then vanished.