Make a Move

Feld's words relieved Lucci.

The only entity in the area capable of rivaling the Big Mom Pirates was Las Noches.

Looks like you won't be getting this box either.

Morgans joked, saying that as a neutral party, he wouldn't rashly offend any faction.

"Since the Las Noches wants it, then you can have it."

Stussy showed no sign of disappointment, turned gracefully, and walked back towards the venue.

"But what about the things inside...?"

Morgans also wanted to try and see if he could take photos of the treasures inside.

"Boom!"

Inside the venue, Germa 66, Luffy, and others had already started fighting with the Big Mom Pirates, causing another major commotion.

Feld Treasure Box that Field was holding, which was already on the edge of the steps, was shaken off again.

Lucci merely frowned, grabbed Feld from beside him, and quickly left. Morgans, though puzzled, hurriedly followed.

"Bang!"

The Treasure Box fell to the ground, and the impact of the fall detonated the bomb inside.

The entire castle suddenly shook violently, and then it broke off at the base and collapsed towards the town below.

"This is Big News Morgans!"

Morgans raised his camera and frantically took pictures of the collapsing castle, dodging the view.

"If the Big Mom Pirates were to be destroyed because of this, it would indeed be Big News Morgans, but... you really aren't afraid of death."

Stussy took flight on Geppo, not forgetting to turn back and tease Morgans was still frantically filming.

"Oh right~ I can't fly!"

Morgans suddenly realized his predicament as if waking from a dream, and froze on the spot.

He looked around Xizhou and found that only the members of Las Noches remained as steady as Mount Tai, so he quickly ran in their direction.

"Oh dear~ I was just going for a walk, why has it turned into this mess?"

Ice Age!

Amid the screams and cries for help from the guests, a lazy voice could be heard.

Immediately, a large area of ice spread rapidly, and it actually managed to reconnect the part of the castle that had been broken off from the ground by freezing it back together!

"It's stabilized?!"

The guests were overjoyed to see the area shrouded in fog brought by the severe cold.

"It's ridiculously slow~ The wedding ceremony is already over, even though it wasn't a wedding in the first place."

Robin smiled as he looked at the newcomer.

"Well, after all, I have no interest in a marriage alliance with the Sea Emperor!"

As the smoke cleared, Kuzan his head and walked out.

"That's... former Admiral Aokiji?! He's joined Las Noches also?! This is Big News Morgans!"

Morgans, completely oblivious to the fact that he was clinging to Cifer's leg, had his eyes gleaming and was practically drooling.

Thanks.

Katakuri landed in front of the group, Kuzan, and at the same time, his fear of Las Noches increased to a new level.

He visited Las Noches at the time, but did not see such a person.

"There's nothing to thank me for; I didn't do this for you."

Kuzan casually picked up a cup of scalding hot black tea, sat down in a nearby empty seat, and looked in the direction of the escapees.

After all, he was his teacher's grandson.

"I've really made a fool of myself in front of you all. Please excuse me for a moment."

Katakuri looked at Cifer, expressed his apologies to the Big Mom Pirates, and then turned away with a gloomy face.

Actually, he would prefer to stay, lest someone with ill intentions take the opportunity to cause trouble.

But upon closer reflection, among the people present, only those guys had the ability and the courage to cause trouble here.

If they're up to something, even if I stay, I can't stop them at all.

Most of the other powerful members of the Charlotte Family chose to leave, heading in different directions to intercept the Straw Hat Pirates.

"Mr. Ulquiorra, would you mind having a drink with me?"

Seeing that the situation had changed, "The Concealer" Gifferson came to Cifer with two bottles of wine.

The rest of the group also realized that the reason they had come was to cultivate a good relationship with the Charlotte Family.

While the Big Mom Pirates are too busy to deal with them right now, there's another Sea Emperor they can try to build a relationship with!

"If you're interested, you can talk to him."

Cifer pointed to Feld, who was kneeling to the side, and then stood up. He had no interest in such business pleasantries, nor did he need to personally win over these people.

"Are you going to make a move?"

Enel spoke, a hint of excitement finally appearing on his face.

"Whole Cake Island is indeed a nice place."

Cifer's impression of this place was not bad. After all, when Big Mom wasn't going crazy, Tales of Whole Cake Island was one of the few paradises for ordinary people in the world.

He did not immediately respond to Enel's question, but their conversation sent chills down the spines of the guests present.

The guests who had originally wanted to join in for a chat and become familiar with the group made way for the people from Las Noches.

"Cifer, can I eat these things now?"

Seeing that the captain had spoken, Bonney pointed at the castle that Kuzan had forcibly frozen in place and swallowed hard.

"Suit yourself, just be mindful of hygiene."

Cifer had no objections.

"Yo~ Chopper! Let's have a contest to see who can eat more!"

"Good!"

The two of them jumped to a high place in the blink of an eye and started gnawing on the city wall.

"Throughout your life, you've watched them."

"Learn."

After giving his instructions, Cifer strode off, preparing to head in the direction Big Mom had rushed.

But just then, a figure blocked his way.

"Even if you are the Sea Emperor, I cannot pretend I didn't hear what you just said! What do you intend to do to the Whole Cake Island?"

That figure appeared like an ant in front of Cifer.

"It's the head chef!"

The Charlotte Family members exclaimed in surprise, because this person was Streusen, a veteran member of the Big Mom Pirates.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he co-founded the pirate crew with Charlotte Linlin.

"I remember you. You seem to be the cook for the Rocks Pirates, right?"

Cifer glanced at him; it seemed to be the same person who had lured the then-young Big Mom into becoming a pirate.

"It's been a long time since anyone talked about that period of history. I'm just an old man now."

Streusen uttered words of lamentation, but his face revealed a smug satisfaction at being a member of the strongest pirate crew back then.

"Cero Oscuras."

Cifer raised his right hand, and a burst of Spiritual Pressure shot out from his fingertips.

"Wait..."

Streusen sensed something was wrong the moment he raised his hand, and quickly held his sword to his chest. But before he could finish speaking, he was struck on the sword by the attack.

He was then thrown into the air, crashing through many objects before finally lying quietly on the ground.

"Enemy... enemy attack!"

The creatures that Big Mom had given life to began to scream. The mere wisp of energy that Cifer had released during his attack had nearly shattered their souls.

"Isn't this a bit too despicable for a dignified Sea Emperor?!"

Cracker, his body wrapped in bandages, stepped forward solemnly, clapped his hands, and two giant biscuit soldiers appeared beside him.

"Really, I had no intention of killing anyone on this trip."

Cifer sighed, seemingly somewhat helpless.

"You'd better not resist; it's very difficult to step on an ant without killing it."

Cifer waved his hand gently, Kuzan scratched his head and stepped forward.