World Government Conference

"Is it really necessary for her to send out her strongest subordinates for a mere wedding and Tea Party? There must be something else she needs to discuss!"

With a flick of Cifer finger, the envelope in Katakuri's hand came into his.

"This is just my Mother trying to show her sincerity to Las Noches."

Katakuri would never utter the words, even if he were to die, that he wanted his sister Smoothie to marry the boss of Las Noches!

"Ten days later? That's more than enough time."

"Just remember to tell Big Mom to prepare plenty of food and drink, otherwise I don't know what my companions might do if they don't have enough fun."

After reading what was written inside, Cifer thought about it for a moment and felt that there seemed to be no conflict in terms of time, so he casually agreed.

"Please rest assured, the Whole Cake Island has in abundance is food."

Katakuri suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. If a member of Las Noches were to suffer like his Mother if he didn't get a satisfying meal, then he was doomed.

That would be best.

After a casual remark, Cifer waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

"You will be honored to have me at that time. This Den Den Mushi can be used to contact me first. Please contact me before you reach the waters of the Kingdom of Whole Cake Island."

"I will personally come out and lead you there."

The waters of Whole Cake Island have always been off-limits to outsiders, and Katakuri was afraid that some fools might offend the person in front of him.

He pulled a Den Den Mushi from his pocket and handed it to Lucci, but the latter did not take it.

"We don't need such things. If we can't get in there, we have plenty of ways to get there."

Cifer waved his hand, Lucci to see the guest out.

"I'll take my leave now."

Katakuri didn't say anything more, but planned to make proper arrangements for the personnel stationed there after returning. He then turned around and followed Lucci away.

As they reached the edge of Las Noches, Barto once again extended a barrier from the ground, stretching all the way to Lucci's feet.

Let's go!

Instead of stepping onto the barrier, Lucci took a step forward, stood in the void, and slowly floated down.

"A special ability user? No... that Six Powers? Doesn't seem like it either..."

As Lucci's figure receded further and further into the distance, Katakuri simply grabbed the stairs with one hand and transformed into a mochi ball, falling endlessly downwards.

It was only during this trip that he realized how narrow-minded he had been.

In the Whole Cake Island, he was hailed as having an invincible legend, yet he appeared so insignificant before Las Noches.

It took him about two and a half minutes to finally reach the ground, and at the same time, the glutinous rice ball continued to shrink and turn back into an arm.

"Too slow, isn't it? How dare you Lucci waiting here? You're really too arrogant!"

Bartholomew pointed at the other party with a dissatisfied expression.

"Alright, arrange for a boat to follow him. I'll accompany him to a nearby island for some training."

A cruel smile spread across Lucci's face as he revealed his thoughts; he had been itching for a fight for a long time.

"Since that's what you think, I'm happy to oblige."

The man with Bounty of over 800 million only ranks fifth in the total Bounty of the entire Las Noches.

Katakuri also wanted to see just how valuable their Bounty really was.

"Understood! Senior Lucci ~"

As Barto saluted, he beckoned to his underlings and gave them instructions.

The two then arrived at a nearby Deserted Island, where traces of battle were everywhere, and ruins were visible all around.

"Get out of here, you scum."

Katakuri showed no mercy and ordered his men to stay away from the battlefield.

Meanwhile, Barto's men had already hidden far away, observing the situation on the island with binoculars.

"Let's begin."

Katakuri exuded a powerful aura as he attacked Lucci.

"Conqueror's Haki? It is indeed a very useful thing, but you are not the only one who has it."

Lucci's eyes widened, and an equally powerful aura surged forth like a tide.

The two collided, causing a strong wind to rise.

Armament Haki: Hardening!

"Mochi!"

Katakuri leaped high into the air, and his right leg seemed to melt, transforming into several long legs that were covered in Haki before stomping down at lightning speed.

"Rankyaku!"

Lucci spun around, he unleashed a vortex of energy, easily blocking the attack.

"Looks like I'll have to show some skill!"

Seeing the strength of his opponent, Katakuri decided not to test him any further. He placed his hand on the ground, and the ground began to soften and become sticky as the force spread from where he touched it.

"Devil Fruit Awakening? As the strongest officer of the Sea Emperor, this is indeed not surprising, but it's a pity..."

"I can feel it. Whether it's speed, strength, or Haki, I am superior to you."

Lucci's body began to swell, and a ribbon of mist wrapped around him.

Their figures met once again.

Right now, undercurrents are swirling in the world.

"Lord Cifer ~ Something terrible has happened! What should I do?"

A delicate voice suddenly broke the silence of the palace.

The space suddenly shattered, and Shirahoshi, who was originally in her own palace, fell onto Cifer.

That's right, Shirahoshi is one of the few people in Las Noches who currently knows how to open the Garganta.

"What major event has occurred?"

"My father and the others just called to say that the World Government Member States are preparing to hold their annual meeting, and they hope that I can participate as well."

Shirahoshi's face turned bright red, and her big eyes were right in front of Cifer.

Fish-Man Island, on the surface, is still an Affiliated Nation of the World Government.

Although Neptune didn't have a good impression of them, his efforts over the years were all aimed at enabling humans and Fish-Man Island to coexist peacefully.

Now is the perfect time to let ordinary humans on Earth understand them, and Neptune certainly doesn't want to miss it.

But the daughter is, after all, an accomplice of one of the world's most heinous criminals, and even if there is no bounty on her head for some reason, this matter still needs to be carefully considered.

Therefore, Neptune told Shirahoshi that she and Cifer could make the decision.

"World Government conference...?"

Shirahoshi 'Cifer reminder brought back memories of two people he had almost forgotten.

King Cobra and Princess Vivi.

The former is a benevolent and righteous king whom he admires, while the latter is someone Im desires to obtain.

Although it's unclear what he's planning, whatever his purpose, Cifer won't let this meeting proceed smoothly.

"Go! Why wouldn't you go?"

Cifer stood up, holding Shirahoshi in his arms, and placed her on the throne, gazing into the distance.

He planned to put Kaido's matter aside for now; he was just a small mudfish, and it wouldn't matter if he crushed him after dealing with other matters.

Now, it's finally time for the first showdown with the mastermind behind this world.