"You've really got some nerve!"
From the Big Mom Pirates' side, a burly man stepped forward.
"It's one of the Sweet Commanders—Cracker!"
Seeing the newcomer, Nami immediately warned Sanji:
"Luffy said he has biscuit armor…"
"But his strength is average!"
In just a few quick sentences, Nami relayed everything she knew about him.
"I got it, Nami-swan!"
Sanji, now in his demonic form, responded instantly. Without pausing for even a moment, he shot forward at incredible speed, charging straight toward Cracker!
"Average strength!?"
"You've really pissed me off!!!"
Always arrogant, Cracker was instantly enraged by Nami's assessment. Clad in his biscuit armor, he swung his massive sword down toward the rapidly approaching Sanji!
"Watch out, Cracker!!!"
Katakuri—who possessed top-tier Observation Haki and the ability to foresee the future—suddenly changed expression.
As if he had glimpsed a terrible outcome, he immediately shouted in an attempt to stop him.
But…
Among these siblings, aside from fearing their mother, they had never taken outsiders seriously!
As one of the Four Sweet Commanders, how could Cracker possibly fear an unknown rookie like Sanji?
Even after hearing Katakuri's warning, he still chose to charge forward!
After all, with his endless biscuit armor, he believed his power was limitless!
"Ahhh!!!"
"Die, you ignorant brat!!!"
Around Cracker, dozens of identical biscuit soldiers suddenly appeared.
In the blink of an eye, an entire army of biscuit knights stood before Sanji.
What was more terrifying—
Each one possessed power worth over a hundred million bounty!
Their blades formed a deadly wall in front of Sanji, crashing down toward him!
Yet Sanji didn't slow down in the slightest.
As if he hadn't even seen the deadly blades, he continued his charge forward!
His demonic body surged, and a cold, disdainful glint flashed in his eyes.
WHOOSH!!!
Flames erupted violently, scattering thousands of sparks across the sky!
The sudden wave of heat forced even Nami behind him to halt, unable to step forward.
But she knew…
Sanji needed to vent!
Within the flames, Sanji's demonic silhouette flickered like a shadow, vanishing and reappearing like a phantom.
The blazing inferno in the sky suddenly froze—
As if someone had pressed pause on reality itself!
The next moment!
The flames began spinning wildly, forming countless blazing vortices in midair!
At their center, overwhelming energy surged like a flood, converging into Sanji's legs!
Using the soaring flames, Sanji shot high into the sky, aiming directly at Cracker's biscuit army below.
"Not good!!!"
Katakuri roared.
His arms suddenly stretched out, activating his Mochi-Mochi Fruit ability to form a massive white net, trying to shield Cracker and buy him even a moment to escape.
At this point, even Cracker realized something was wrong.
Sensing the overwhelming energy above—and the searing heat that pierced even his soul—
He finally understood…
He had underestimated his opponent!
But Sanji had no intention of giving him time to react.
Vast flames condensed into his legs.
From them burst a blinding white-hot light, as radiant as the sun, instantly overwhelming everyone's vision.
BOOM!!!
With a single kick—
A massive sea of fire descended from the sky!
Even Big Mom and Zoro slowed their battle upon feeling the overwhelming heat.
Zoro smirked and muttered:
"That damn pervert sure loves to show off."
"You… you…"
Unlike Zoro's calm reaction, Big Mom's face darkened instantly!
That kind of power…
Was not something an ordinary pirate could possess!
The blazing inferno poured down, instantly engulfing Cracker and his entire biscuit army.
Under countless horrified gazes, the flames slammed into Katakuri's mochi barrier!
Under such terrifying heat, the barrier melted instantly into a soft, liquefied mass!
"AHHH!!!"
Katakuri let out a cry of pain—
Yet his arms did not retreat even slightly!
Because behind him…
Was his younger brother!!!
Even if it cost him his life, he would protect his siblings!
A sharp gleam flashed in his eyes!
Jet-black Armament Haki surged forth, reinforcing the nearly melted barrier.
"Oh?"
Seeing this, Sanji grinned slightly, a hint of admiration in his expression.
But in the end—
They were enemies.
And there could only be one victor!
BOOM!!!
The flames surged once more, roaring violently around Sanji.
With a thunderous explosion, the heat of heaven and earth gathered again, blasting toward Cracker's position!
The sky above Whole Cake Island turned crimson under the blazing inferno.
"Cracker!!!"
Several of Big Mom's children shouted in panic!
But the overwhelming flames were like a demon incarnate, radiating boundless power—
None of them dared to approach!
The fiery glow reflected on the faces of the Vinsmoke Family.
Reiju and Judge stared in awe, their eyes filled with reverence as they watched Sanji—
Floating in the sky, wielding power capable of destroying the world in an instant.
After a long while…
The demon in the sky slowly descended.
The raging heat dissipated just as quickly as it had appeared.
The land had turned completely scorched black.
Melted steel structures still glowed red, slowly cooling.
Katakuri lowered his arms.
At this moment—
His hands were gone.
Only charred black bones remained, with traces of cooked flesh clinging to them.
"K-Katakuri…"
Cracker, who had been protected, was covered in severe burns, his body barely recognizable—
But compared to Katakuri, he was still far better off.
"Brother!!!"
"Don't come closer!!!"
As the Big Mom Pirates rushed forward, Katakuri suddenly shouted, stopping them in their tracks:
"This isn't an enemy you can handle!"
"Don't come here and get in my way!"
As he spoke, a white substance began to flow over his charred arms.
After awakening his Devil Fruit, he could now regenerate his body like a Logia user.
But this kind of recovery consumed far more energy than simply throwing punches.
Sanji returned to his noble-like demeanor.
A small flame lit at his fingertip as he reignited his cigarette.
After exhaling a puff of smoke, he spoke calmly:
"Biscuits… and mochi, huh?"
"As a chef—"
"There's no ingredient I can't handle!!!"
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