Blazing Strike, Fighting on Two Fronts

In the instant the Big Mom froze, Roman had already transformed into a beam of light and pounced on her!

Black Inazuma crackled and leaped from the longsword in his hand!

Armament Haki

Coverage, external output, compression —

This is Garp's most advanced Armament Haki technique. Unlike others who directly cover their fists, feet, swords, or Armament Haki, Garp uses an inhuman technique of 'releasing' his world-class Armament Haki and then compressing it back onto his fist to create an extra layer of Armament Haki on his fist!

Double the Haki!

Invincible and unparalleled in the world.

This is the secret to Garp's invincible fists! Of course:

Under normal circumstances, being able to cover an area with Haki is already considered a skill level; being able to release Haki externally is even stronger; but to use both simultaneously...

"Momo - 60x Haki Compression Shock Sword!"

Let me see just how hard this so-called 'Iron Balloon' really is—

Like a thunderbolt illuminating the night sky with its violent grandeur, Roman's lunge caused the entire top of the cake tower to erupt in a blinding flash of sword light! In the next instant, golden light filled the entire sky. Under the magnificent golden light, buildings, the battlefield, and everyone were bathed in a golden hue. In this domineering and unparalleled light, the world was filled with an indescribable sense of chilling ruthlessness and supreme superiority.

This move not only covers Armament Haki but also compresses the dual Haki, creating a powerful backlash that, in a single breath, produces a destructive effect far greater than the sum of its parts.

At the same time, Roman also infused it with his 'Tremor-Tremor Ability'! If he hadn't amplified himself through the 'Momo ability', Roman simply wouldn't have been able to perform such a terrifying technique.

Cut!!!

"Damn it—"

Although Charlotte Katakuri was also charging forward, had already seen the 'future,' his face remained ashen. Because:

"Don't even think about going there!"

Luffy, who had already entered Fourth Gear and transformed into a 'little giant,' blocked his Luffy. At the same time, he tucked his arms into his arms and swung his fists forward without hesitation, covered in Armament Haki!

In an instant, to everyone else, Luffy seemed to have suddenly eaten the 'Hana Hana no Mi' (Flower-Flower Fruit), and his solid fists shattered the air like a peacock spreading its tail! The gusts of wind that tore through steel enveloped Katakuri.

"Rubber-King Ape Crow Cannon!"

Damn it—

This is why Katakuri's face was ashen. With his strength, he could certainly handle the terrifying attack that could defeat Great Pirates with a bounty of 600-700 million, but:

Even if he could see the 'future,' what good would such a dense and frenzied attack do? Could Katakuri simply teleport past Luffy? So, Charlotte Family had no choice but to charge forward while using 'Elementalization' to dodge Luffy's punches, but he was still delayed in the end.

Meanwhile, on the battlefield behind Luffy:

"Ah!!!"

A scream erupted, and blood splattered everywhere!

The sword light flashed and disappeared in an instant, but its momentary brilliance was imprinted in everyone's eyes, even leaving a sword mark in the air that seemed to never fade away.

The scream, of course, came from 'BIG MOM', as a long gash ran from her shoulder down to her chest! Blood gushed into the sky as if it were free, and at the same time, Roman's body instantly turned from white to bright red.

Wow, that's really hard!

BIG MOM, nicknamed the 'Iron Balloon,' is injured! — And with blood splattering everywhere, making Morgans, who was watching the drama unfold, completely excited!

"Shocking!! Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, is bleeding profusely. Is this just human nature... cough cough cough..."

Forget it, this is the territory of the Whole Cake Island, let's restrain ourselves.

Otherwise, tonight's dinner will be braised albatrosses.

"This--"

Puff!

On the other side, Charlotte Smoothie, who was also stunned, felt a sharp pain in her arm and bled profusely on the spot.

"To be distracted by the enemy is foolish!"

Roman's sword strike was unparalleled, a feat that would be like a gourmet facing a sumptuous feast for any great swordsman in the world. Even Smoothie involuntarily glanced in that direction for a moment, but Zoro didn't even give it a second look!

Once in battle, there is no distraction other than the three swords in my hand and the enemy in front of me.

"Been taught a lesson····"

Smoothie gritted her teeth and twirled her three-meter-long sword, its fluid movements like water, deflecting Zoro's attack! The two great swordsmen clashed once more. Meanwhile:

"Wave- Pretzel!"

A longsword, crackling with a violent, whirlwind-like aura, suddenly pierced towards Roman, instantly forcing him back. Charlotte Cracker, clad in biscuit armor, was just about to reach out to support the swaying Big Mom when, in the next instant:

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!"

The screams turned into even more terrifying sounds. Endless pain and rage erupted from Big Mom, and her abyss-like maw opened to its limit in an incredibly twisted and horrifying form.

A terrifying scream, saturated with pain and resentment, seemingly emanating from the deepest depths of hell, capable of piercing the body, shattering the mind, and extinguishing the soul, officially descended upon the venue.

"No, stop shouting!"

A shirtless man with a long, orange mane, a headdress covered in grass, and polka-dot green trousers, resembling a savage from a primitive tribe, clutched his head and howled in agony. At the sudden, eerie roar from Big Mom, he first knelt on one knee, then tumbled to the ground...

His name is Charlotte Nughurst, the forty-first son of the Charlotte Family. Although his strength is not outstanding among his brothers and sisters, he is still at the level of a naval captain. Faced with Big Mom's howl, he couldn't even stand up.

The same thing happened to many of Charlotte's young children, except for the Quintuplets, who were like a boy and girl supergroup, who combined their powers through the 'Random Random Fruit' to become giants and survived the howl!

"What a terrifying monster—"

Even Nami, Robin, Usopp, and several other members of the Straw Hat crew felt palpitations, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and their reactions became somewhat sluggish.

"That's only natural,"

Roman, covered in blood, retreated and caught his breath.

"This is a triple attack: Big Mom's terrifying physique with her strange voice, the intimidation of Conqueror's Haki, and the soul-affecting effect of her 'Soul-Soul Fruit'! Anyone who can still stand is a master."

"Calm your mind and don't let 'Mom's' voice affect you!"

With a calm shout from Katakuri, he spread his palms and waved them, scattering countless mochi balls across the entire venue.

"Plug your ears!"

The Straw Hat crew... how do they know so much about their mother's weaknesses? They ruined the cake to enrage her, tore up the nun's photo to render her defenseless, and then injured her, causing her to make strange noises...

It was a series of interconnected moves, each targeting a weakness! This entire operation left the small but elite Straw Hat crew unscathed, while a large portion of the Charlotte Family fell before the battle even began! However:

Don't panic!

After a series of screams, Big Mom stood frozen in place as if she had broken down. The wound on her shoulder had been covered by some unknown power, making her look like a wealthy woman draped in some kind of fur.

"Mom is fine, it's just a minor injury."

As Big Mom's strange scream stopped, everyone looked up and, sure enough:

The towering Big Mom stared blankly, muttering things like "sister," "everyone," and "it hurts," but she didn't appear to be seriously injured. Although her usual "mad" state was a nightmare for most of the Charlotte Family's children, they all breathed a sigh of relief now.

Thank goodness.

The fact that she can still be immersed in her madness proves that her mother is not seriously injured.

"Don't be scared by that 'White Knight',"

With Big Mom 'offline,' Katakuri naturally takes command of the Charlotte Family. And currently, the BIG MOM Pirates still hold the upper hand. With a flick of Katakuri's wrist, a trident appears in his hand, its sharp weapon pointing at Roman.

"Look closely, that guy's sword strike just now was some kind of forbidden move, and the blood on him wasn't Mom's, it was his own!"

That's right, he truly lives up to his reputation as Katakuri.

Roman's Armament Haki was far from reaching the pinnacle of Garp's, and his physical body wasn't some kind of naturally monstrous physique. This earth-shattering sword strike could be described as injuring the enemy a thousand while damaging himself eight hundred! The blood all over his body was from Roman's own ruptured capillaries.

"What? Turns out they're all bark and no bite!"

"Damn it, avenge Mom—"

"Don't let them get away!!"

Upon hearing that Roman was a 'paper tiger,' the remaining people immediately breathed a sigh of relief. After all, to be fair, if Roman had used that sword strike they had just received, 99% of them could only imagine waiting to die.

"Roman, are you alright?"

Roman rolled his eyes at Luffy's words.

"How can a man say no? Stick to the plan—"

"Proceed according to plan!"

Although caught off guard and battered by the surprise attack, Katakuri calmly surveyed the scene and immediately ordered the 'original plan' to remain unchanged. He would deal with the enemy captain himself, Smoothie would handle Smoothie swordsman, and Cracker would take over as the strategist whose Haki had plummeted to less than a third after his Haki strike...

So, the family still has over a dozen skilled fighters, which won't affect the original plan. —As for Mom, who was unexpectedly stabbed, let her rest for now.

"How is this possible? That good-for-nothing Sanji actually has such power?!"

It's a long story, but actually only a few minutes have passed since Roman appeared to "officiate" the wedding. Just as a shocked Vinsmoke Judge instinctively tried to stand up, he suddenly realized:

He was stuck to the chair by syrup that appeared out of nowhere!

Not only him, but his three sons and one daughter have also unknowingly turned into 'sugar statues'! And at the same time:

Click, click, click!

Amidst a series of gunshots, specially made armor-piercing pistols were pointed at the back of their heads! They were the middle-level executives of the Charlotte Family: children aged thirty to forty.

Their strength is generally between one hundred million and two hundred million. Although they are not as powerful as the Vinsmoke Family, who are currently under house arrest.

?!

"What's going on? Big Mom, we didn't know the Straw Hat crew were coming to cause trouble. Is there some misunderstanding—"

"Seriously, this isn't an 'assassination' at all."

"Don't look incredulous, or your 'evil army' signboard will cry."

Perospero, the eldest son, is in charge of dealing with the Vinsmoke family, while Katakuri is handling the Straw Hat crew. —Even if Big Mom is out of commission, the Charlotte Family still has the power to carry out the 'original plan'.

"Big Mom, I trust you completely! Even pirates have a code of honor, right?"

In an instant, Vinsmoke Judge realized that even if the Straw Hat crew hadn't suddenly barged in, he would still be someone else's meal! How could he accept that? His life's dream, the dream he had fought for his entire life, even sacrificing his wife...

It's all over, completely over!!