Katakuri

"Sweet Commander? Let him in."

Cifer wanted to see what Big Mom wanted by contacting him at this time.

Moreover, he had different thoughts about that woman than he did about Kaido.

"I see."

Zephyr pouted, slightly disappointed that a fight hadn't broken out, but he didn't stop them anymore.

"Go in, and remember, whatever you do, don't cause any trouble."

Zephyr's warning sounded like some kind of incitement to cause trouble.

"We didn't come here to cause trouble."

Seeing that they had passed this hurdle, the scarf-wearing man breathed a sigh of relief and ordered his men to continue.

"Professor Zephyr, how much longer do we have to stay here?"

The blue-haired girl beside him watched the departing ship and couldn't help but sigh.

Although the Black Winged Great Demon had been kind to them and funded the training of the elite of the New Marines, wouldn't having a force stationed here become that man's private army?

"Ain, you're still young, there's no rush."

"Are you worried that I won't live to see that day? Don't worry, in my opinion, the start of the war won't be too far off."

Zephyr took out a bottle of his favorite chilled wine from the cabin and smiled.

Although he was not a member of Las Noches, he had the authority to tell him many things, and the other party was willing to tell him.

That man is already preparing to reshuffle and consolidate the power structure of the New World.

On the other side.

"It's always been the Big Mom Pirates stop others on their territory, never the other way around!"

On the ship bound for Hachinosu, one of the men muttered something under his breath, a look of shame on his face. Just as the others were about to join in, the scarf-wearing man interrupted them:

"I don't want to hear those words again."

"Yes, Lord Katakuri!"

Those eyes, seemingly filled with murderous intent, sent chills down the spines of everyone on the ship, and they immediately fell silent.

Katakuri sensed a suffocating power emanating from that person.

That person wasn't even a member of the Las Noches's leadership team.

After some time, they finally arrived at their destination, Hachinosu.

"Really? This place is as prosperous as the most bustling place in the Whole Cake Island!"

They were stunned by the sight before them as soon as they disembarked.

The goods available for trade near the port alone included products unique to many islands in the New World, and the common people all had smiles on their faces.

Just two years ago, this place was a notorious pirate island!

"Are you kidding me? You think a Whole Cake Island can compare to Senior Cifer's Hive?"

"What's so special about BIG MOM anyway?"

An arrogant voice came from behind them, and what came into their view was a man with a green rooster-motif hairstyle who was half-bent over.

"You bastard! How dare you..."

Katakuri's subordinates were about to lose their temper, but he stopped them by reaching out his hand:

"We are here to see the Black Winged Great Demon, please lead the way."

He knew perfectly well whose territory this was, and he also knew very well that his Mother's so-called title of "Sea Emperor" would not earn her any respect here.

"That's more like it~ On Senior Cifer's turf, we have to follow the rules. Let's get on board!"

Seeing that the other party's leader was so calm, Barto didn't say anything more, put his hands in his pockets and led them towards the center of the island.

"See that palace? Only you can go up there."

"Also, once we get there, you must display all your manners. If you dare to offend that lord, I'll kill you!"

After walking for a while, the Las Noches Mundo, suspended high in the sky, came into view. Bartholomew pointed at Katakuri, his tone serious.

Although the latter did not speak, the surprise in his eyes betrayed his feelings at that moment.

He had never seen such a magnificent palace before; its sheer oppressive presence was enough to inspire awe.

How do we get up there?

"That's up to me! Barri barri~"

Barto crossed his fingers, and a staircase made of barriers rose from the ground, extending to the Las Noches.

"Go up there. I'll keep an eye on your men down here. If they dare to do anything foolish, I won't let them off easily!"

Barto did not intend to go up with Katakuri.

Having earned the appreciation of his Senior Cifer, he is now the Security Officer of Hachinosu, responsible for all sorts of problems faced by the island's inhabitants.

He, who was once voted the pirate most wanted to disappear, has now become a man that ordinary people greet when they see him, and a man loved by everyone here.

"Nothing is allowed to be done until I get back!"

Katakuri's eyes widened, and all of his subordinates, who had previously harbored some resentment towards Barto, nodded and withdrew.

With his long legs striding forward, he moved at an extremely fast speed toward the direction of the Las Noches.

In no time at all, he reached the top.

Upon arriving at the palace, a man in a white suit with a white dove perched on his shoulder stood before him, his hands in his pockets.

"Rob Lucci, one of the executives of Las Noches."

(After the Dressrosa battle, Lucci's Bounty soared to 860 million, and throughout his life, because he was capable of rivaling Admiral, his bounty reached 2.577 billion, earning him the nickname "Fujitora".)

Katakuri narrowed his eyes and revealed the identity of the person who had spoken.

"I recognize you too, Katakuri of the Sweet General Star, right? The strongest subordinate of Big Mom, the Sea Emperor!"

Lucci clenched his fist, somewhat wanting to test the strength of the so-called strongest subordinate of one of the former Western Emperors.

"What? Want to have a spar?"

Although he didn't want to cause trouble, Katakuri could see the fighting spirit in the other party's eyes, and he himself also wanted to test the strength of Las Noches.

"Even though this place is extremely secure, battles Captain-level are strictly prohibited beneath the roof of Las Noches."

Lucci simply smiled and loosened his fist.

He then turned around, led Katakuri through several palaces, and arrived in front of Cifer.

At this moment, Cifer sat high on his throne with one fist supporting his cheek, looking down at the two below.

"How wonderful..."

With just one glance, Katakuri felt an overwhelming sense of dread, realizing he could never be his enemy; his very soul seemed to tremble.

"So, what does Big Mom want to say to me?"

Cifer spoke up.

"In a while, the Big Mom Pirates will be related to the Vinsmoke Family by marriage, Mother will hold a wedding and Tea Party for them."

"They specifically asked me to invite the members of Las Noches to attend."

Katakuri placed his hand on his chest and answered with elegance and grace.

After he finished speaking, he took out an envelope from his pocket, which contained an invitation from the Big Mom Pirates.

In fact, there was another matter his Mother wanted him to discuss, but he decided to give up on it the moment he saw the man.