Into the Lioness' Den
The sea ahead boiled with unnatural waves, a sure sign they were entering Totto Land — Big Mom's domain.Heaven's Embrace skimmed the waters without care, runes glowing along the hull as if daring any ship to block its path.
Bell-mère glanced at Vegito. "You're walking into a Yonko's territory with zero caution."
Vegito grinned, tail flicking lazily. "I'm bringing dessert. She'll like me."
"Or she'll eat you," Monet muttered.
First Contact – The Armies of Sweets
Before they even reached the main island, fleets of candy-colored ships appeared, manned by living gingerbread men and homies shouting cheerful death threats.
From the flagship came a tall, elegant woman with lavender hair and a sword — Charlotte Smoothie.
She stepped to the rail, appraising the scene. "You've entered Mama's waters. State your business or—"
Vegito appeared in front of her in a blink, standing on the air like it was solid ground. "Business is personal. Take me to her."
Smoothie blinked at the sudden proximity. "You're bold."
He winked. "Bold enough to think you'll join me before the day's over."
Her lips twitched. "We'll see."
The Whole Cake Chateau
Inside Big Mom's massive cake-shaped palace, the air smelled of sugar, spice, and something faintly terrifying. The floor was a living, breathing homie that grumbled underfoot.
Charlotte Linlin herself sat on her throne, massive and imposing, her presence enough to make most men faint.
"MAMA MAMA MAMA! So you're the little man making noise in my seas!" she roared.
Vegito gave a small bow. "Vegito. I came for three things: your Road Poneglyph, three of your daughters, and to fix your… eating problem."
The room went dead silent.
The Hunger Pangs Begin
Linlin's eyes went wide, her pupils dilating. "DID YOU SAY… EATING PROBLEM?!"
Her hands trembled. The air vibrated with the start of one of her infamous hunger episodes.
But before the rampage could begin, Vegito pulled something from Heaven's Embrace's dimensional storage — an enormous, steaming ultra-dessert platter, a creation of the ship's automated kitchen. Layered cakes infused with sea-prism sugar, topped with candy fruits that never spoiled, surrounded by rivers of molten chocolate.
The smell alone froze Linlin mid-lunge.
"…Mine," she whispered, before diving in.
The Feast That Stopped a Monster
The crew, Linlin's children, and even her guards watched in stunned silence as the Yonko ate — not in her usual mindless frenzy, but with something like… joy.
Between bites, she mumbled. "Sweet… perfect… fills me up… no hunger… no rage…"
By the time she finished, she slumped back in her seat, sighing. "That… that was the first time I've eaten without wanting more."
Vegito dusted off his hands. "Problem solved. You're welcome."
Negotiations
Linlin stared at him for a long moment, then burst into her booming laugh. "MAMA MAMA MAMA! You've got guts, boy! Ask what you want!"
"Custard, Smoothie, and Pudding," Vegito said without hesitation. "They join me. I take the Road Poneglyph copy. You get regular shipments of those desserts."
Custard, a blonde beauty in military garb, raised an eyebrow. "You… came for me specifically?"
"Among others," Vegito said, grinning.
Pudding, her third eye hidden beneath her bangs, peeked from behind a pillar, cheeks pink. "He… he's handsome…" she mumbled.
Smoothie crossed her arms, smirking. "You make a strong case."
The Sparring Match
Still, Smoothie wasn't the type to join without testing him. She stepped forward. "One duel. If you win, I join. If you lose, Mama keeps you."
Vegito cracked his neck. "Deal."
The fight lasted exactly ten seconds. Smoothie swung her blade with enough force to cleave a building in half — Vegito caught it between two fingers, flicked her forehead, and sent her skidding across the marble floor.
When she sat up, dazed but grinning, she said, "Yeah… I'm in."
Pudding's Decision
Pudding hesitated, wringing her hands. "You… you won't think I'm a monster if you see my third eye?"
Vegito stepped forward, brushing her bangs aside to reveal it. "I think it's gorgeous."
Her face went crimson. "I'll… I'll go."
Custard's Reason
Custard didn't need convincing. "If it means more desserts like that and someone who can actually stand up to Mama without fear, I'll join."
Departure
By sunset, the deal was sealed. Linlin was in unnervingly good spirits, waving them off from the harbor.
"MAMA MAMA MAMA! Don't forget my desserts, Vegito!"
Vegito saluted. "You'll get 'em monthly. Try not to conquer anyone before breakfast."
The Stussy Surprise
As they boarded Heaven's Embrace, Robin spotted a familiar face trying to slip away — Stussy of CP0, the "Queen of the Pleasure District."
Vegito appeared behind her. "Going somewhere?"
She froze. "…I was just leaving."
"You are," Vegito said, "but not where you think." In one smooth motion, he hoisted her over his shoulder. "You'll keep Shalria company."
Bell-mère shook her head. "You collect women like some people collect seashells."
"Hey," Vegito said with a grin, "seashells don't flirt back."
[Crew Roster Updated]
Custard (Combat – Sword / Command)
Smoothie (Combat – Power Type)
Pudding (Cooking / Intelligence)
Stussy (Captive – CP0 Asset)
Next Destination: Zou — the land on the back of a giant elephant, and three mink women already curious about the Saiyan with a tail.