As he spoke, his body began to expand, and countless lightning bolts swirling around him, instantly transforming him into a towering lightning giant that was blotting out the sky. His golden staff split into two tridents, radiating apocalyptic power as he charged at Katakuri.
Katakuri saw this and, though usually calm, his expression shifted slightly.
Without hesitation, countless mochi rose from beneath him, forming a massive wall in front of the Queen Mama Chanter.
Suddenly, the searing lightning collided with the Armament Haki-infused mochi wall, and the terrifying impact spread in all directions.
In an instant, it whipped up massive waves, accompanied by the smell of roasted mochi.
…
"It smells so good, no, they are so strong!"
Ace's eyes widened as he watched the scene, and then an exclamation escaped from his mouth. "I didn't expect Enel to become this strong, and his opponent is so strong too, and it really smells amazing!"
As he spoke, his stomach let out a gurgle sound. Then Ace's face showed an embarrassed smile. "Mr. Ian, that Big Mom Pirates is..."
Before he could finish, upon sensing something, Ace turned his head and stared in surprise at the empty space beside him. "Where's Mr. Ian?"
"He just left."
Gini casually replied from the other side. "He should have gone over to Enel.
At this, Ace, previously still hungry, instantly had shining eyes. Without hesitation, he looked toward the Big Mom Pirates, his voice full of excitement. "Is it starting? This time I'll watch closely!"
However, as soon as he spoke, it seemed he saw something. Both Ace and Gini's expressions changed instantly: "How despicable!"
...
"I can handle this myself, Perospero."
Katakuri, having removed the wall of mochi, looked at his elder brother, Charlotte Perospero, unhappily. "You shouldn't interfere in our fight!"
"Kukuku, seems like you're having a lot of fun, Katakuri."
Charlotte Perospero, with his unique laugh, smiled at Katakuri. "Sorry to disturb your mood, but don't forget what Mama said."
"Mama-hahaha, that's right."
Before the frowning Katakuri could respond, Big Mom, behind them, let out a loud laugh. "I'm getting impatient to have the wedding with that guy. You're too slow, Katakuri."
"Sorry, Mama!"
Katakuri's expression changed.
Without complaining about Perospero's interference, he respectfully apologized to his mother, then immediately turned to look at Enel, still floating in midair, but no longer surrounded by lightning as before: "Sorry, let's continue the battle after you become our stepfather! Mama's already a bit... unhappy."
"Pirates are really shameless!"
Enel ignored the candy arrows stuck in his body and just melted them with his high-temperature lightning.
Then he looked disdainfully at Katakuri and Perospero below. "Also, I don't want to be your stepfather, and I don't want to marry that ugly, fat woman!"
"Damn it!"
"Looking for death!"
Hearing Enel dare to insult their mother, not only Katakuri and Perospero but also the other sons and daughters watching angrily glared at Enel.
Some even charged forward and surrounded him, ready to take him out immediately.
Enel didn't hesitate at all.
Opening his Mantra to maximum, the moment they touched him, he transformed into lightning to dodge. Though he avoided their attacks, the mochi, chocolate, candy, cream... All kinds of attacks from all sides formed a giant net, trapping him tightly, with nowhere to escape.
His expression instantly changed, and without hesitation, he shouted loudly: "Damn it, how long are you going to watch? Hurry up and help!"
At Enel's shout, Katakuri has a drastic change of expression, as if sensing something, he roars loudly: "Come back immediately!"
However, it seemed already too late.
A terrifying golden flame flying slash appeared, destroying the giant net in the blink of an eye and cutting down the charging Big Mom Pirates' cadres, instantly sending them flying back.
"Already done fighting? The Captain of the Big Mom Pirates hasn't even acted yet!"
"... You!"
Enel's expression darkened, but he still said irritably: "I know, I know, I'm no match for that guy."
He then seemed to notice something. "By the way, where's Ace?"
"He doesn't want to fight that guy!"
Enel: "..."
Enel was silent for a moment, then scowled. "Damn coward!"
Meanwhile, seeing the new arrival, Katakuri and the others' faces darkened. "Ian, the God of Sun!"
Even though he was seemingly their enemy now, Katakuri dared not be rude to this fighter who had defeated an Admiral head-on. He put away his trident politely and said upward: "Sorry for disturbing your conversation, Mr. Ian!"
"Let's end this here!"
Ian rested the golden axe on his shoulder while looking calmly at the members of the Big Mom Pirates below, then ignored them.
His gaze fell on Charlotte Linlin. "You're too late. The Four Major Families of the West Blue have already been dealt with. I don't know what they promised to make you come, but now it's over. For my sake, let's end it here!"
"Mama-hahaha, Ian the God of Sun? You look quite good! Children, don't be rude in front of guests!"
Charlotte Linlin paid no heed to Ian's words.
She scolded her son, then looked at Ian with interest. "Even though they promised to give me a candy factory, since you've already dealt with them, I don't care."
She then looked at Enel beside Ian, as if spotting a delicious candy, she licked her lips while narrowing her eyes. "Compared to that, I've found something sweeter, Ian, the God of Sun. Is he from Sky Island? If you give him to me, I promise the Big Mom Pirates and Umbrella Corporation will become allies, and I'll help you unify the West Blue!"
At that moment, Enel: "…"
For some reason, being stared at by Big Mom in such a way sent a chill through him.
No, this fat woman is serious!
Damn it, are the private lives of top pirates at sea this messy? Especially when he noticed Ian next to him, thinking after hearing Big Mom's proposal, Enel's heart skipped a beat, and he started to panic: "Hey, hey, hey, what are you thinking?"
Ian: "..."
Ian fell silent for a moment, then came to his senses, laughing: "Nothing, nothing, I wasn't thinking anything."
"Damn it, you stayed silent, you bastard! Don't tell me you plan to let me marry this fat woman?"
"You!!"
Before Ian could speak, hearing Enel still dared to insult their mother, the Big Mom Pirates' cadre glared angrily at Enel.