[You'll regret this! You're dead, you're dead!] The translucent spirit with the face of Carmel roared at Sig, then slowly crumbled.
At the same time, the figure of the Streusen gradually disappeared, and BigMom, who originally looked like a six-year-old, rapidly changed his appearance, returning to his fifty-seven-year-old appearance in the blink of an eye.
Previously, while "dreaming," BigMom was only experiencing a memory replay and couldn't see Sig in her dream. However, as soon as she opened her eyes, she stared in Sig's direction!
Seeing her cruel smile, Sig sensed something was wrong...
Charlotte Linlin became Big Mom as she is today, partly due to the lingering spirit of Carmel. However... to think that Big Mom would revert to Charlotte Linlin if Carmel were eliminated would be to underestimate this Great Pirate who has roamed the seas for decades!
Brutality, tyranny, and cunning are already part of Big Mom.
"Kid! You've got guts, huh?" BigMom said again.
Sig now knows that this was Rocks' catchphrase back then, and Kaido and Big Mom were both deeply influenced by it.
At the same time, Sig's brow twitched violently, and the next moment, a tremendous crash echoed within the "dream"...
BigMom pulled a huge longsword out of thin air—it looked just like Napoleon!
The bicorner Captain's hat was merely a facade for Napoleon; in reality, a long sword could extend from inside, with the hat serving as a scabbard.
However, Sig's reaction was quick; in an instant, Gungnir appeared in his hand...
A tremendous crash resounded as Napoleon and Gungnir clashed in a seemingly disproportionate collision, unleashing pure spiritual power that shattered the dreamscape.
The surrounding islands and sky, starting from the point where their weapons clashed, cracked, shattered, and disappeared...
What's revealed "behind" is the "scenery" on the sea, on the pirate ship.
At this moment, Sig had revealed his true form—a complete "Fish-Man" shape, standing three meters tall Admiral.
However, upon closer inspection, it can be seen that Sig's scales are fundamentally different from those of a "Fish-Man"...
The power of the "Tyrant Path" is of little effect at this point. What appears to be mutual attacks is actually a constant collision of soul powers. Therefore, the power of the "Visionary Path" is most effective on Sig!
Its body is covered in "Dragon Scales," which provide extremely strong defense, both physically and spiritually.
Sig struggled to raise his spear, deflecting Big Mom's blade, but immediately faced a second attack. As he blocked it again, the shockwave of his soul power shattered the surrounding world once more, revealing a small island behind it...
What I just saw was the island where Big Mom was defeated by Rocks!
His height, comparable to that of an Admiral, is only slightly above knee level next to Big Mom. Although Big Mom's figure is chubby and clumsy, if you really lift up her skirt, the length of each part is actually the same as when she was young, and her legs are within the range of normal length.
Sig was now certain that, although he didn't know the exact mechanism, Big Mom had truly become a user of the Soul-Soul Fruit!
Carmel must have anticipated this, which is why he said, "You're doomed too."
The battle between Sig and Big Mom is not taking place on a physical level, but rather on a completely spiritual level.
Fortunately, this means that Sig can still be considered a 50/50 chance...
If Sieg were facing Big Mom in her prime, Sig would probably be no match for her now.
The two men's souls collided violently time and again, causing this "dream" world to shatter continuously.
The "scenery" that appeared time and again was something Sig had seen before, but this time there were no "people" appearing.
Although each clash is currently considered a 50/50 affair, Sig knows...
When they return to the end of BigMom's memories, it will be the time for BigMom to forcefully "break out of the dream"!
Then Sig will face the real Big Mom.
Imperial Defense!
Thunder Bagua!
Big Mom, in her spirit form, unleashed a signature Giant Race technique, while Sig used Kaido's method, swinging his spear like a spiked club...
The intense shockwaves from the collision of their souls dissipated, shattering several sets in succession, and the "dream" also arrived in Whole Cake Island.
Not the current Whole Cake Island, but the Whole Cake Island of ten years ago, when Big Mom had just taken over!
This is also the first scene when Sig retraced his dream. If there is one more collision, BigMom will be able to forcibly break free from the Dream Infiltration state.
If both sides were to engage in a physical confrontation, Sig would likely fall apart after just a few blows...
Of course, outside, Sig wouldn't have to fight head-on, but in the "dream," Sig wanted to avoid battle, and Big Mom herself was able to break through this final layer of the dream.
Just as Sig was ready to engage in battle in reality, BigMom suddenly stopped, leaned on her sword, and then sat down cross-legged in a very dignified manner.
At this moment, two wine jugs, one large and one small, and two Tusu wine bowls appeared around them. The large one was naturally placed on BigMom's side, while the small one was placed on Sig's side.
Upon seeing this, Sig immediately put on a smiling face, Gungnir in his hand vanished instantly—since it was in a spirit state, it could naturally "disappear," just like BigMom could simulate wine and drinking vessels in a dream.
"Is this the wine of a godson? Captain Charlotte, from this day forward, I, Siegfried, will acknowledge you as my supreme leader..."
The tradition of "adopted son's sake" is an old custom on the sea. Even if you drink it, it doesn't mean you've recognized someone as your godfather. Instead, it means you've recognized the other person as your "leader," which is a bit weaker than "becoming an affiliated pirate crew." Drinking the "adopted son's sake" doesn't necessarily mean you'll raise a flag; it just means you'll obey the "leader's" calls.
Upon hearing this, BigMom's forehead twitched, and she said, "Kid! Don't you know the rules? Is this how you pour the wine for an adopted son? And... you bastard, are you underestimating my brain?"
As a veteran pirate, especially one with a strong Big Sister aura, Big Mom is quite particular about these "etiquette" rules. What she's setting out isn't a formal "adopted son's drink" ceremony, but rather the proper etiquette for receiving guests in the underworld...
Especially considering how quickly Sig agreed, Big Mom would be a fool to believe him!
"Don't worry, I, Charlotte Linlin, roam the seas, and what I care about most is 'righteousness'. Although you little brat have done a lot of 'good deeds' before, since you didn't take my head when I was in danger, and even helped me solve... a big problem, let's keep things separate. I'll remember this favor!"
BigMom said this while raising a wine vessel.
As for why we took action just now?
Sig couldn't read Big Mom's mind, but he could guess her thoughts. "I'll only let you go after I prove I can kill you; otherwise, can it really be considered 'letting you go'?"
BigMom clearly didn't want to talk much about Carmel- by-the-Sea, but she understood what had happened.
Even without Carmel's influence, Big Mom's mind was much clearer than before...