The History Poneglyph I Pissed On

Wood's easy agreement to hand over Caesar's Giantification research data clearly caught BIG MOM off guard.

Others might have feared the power and resources of a Four Emperor, but BIG MOM knew perfectly well that Wood didn't belong in that league.

BIG MOM had expected Wood to bargain with her, and had even prepared some bargaining chips.

But she had never imagined Wood would be so accommodating. She'd made a tentative threat, and he'd simply handed over what she wanted.

"Mamamama, Ancient Weapon Wood, you really are an interesting fellow.

But since you've given me what I wanted, I'll keep my promise and let Caesar off the hook for what he did before.

And since you've been invited to this wedding Tea Party, you're naturally friends of mine and my most honored guests.

Actually, besides wanting to settle our earlier differences, I also invited you here to discuss a potential partnership.

But there are too many people around right now. Once the Tea Party is over, we can discuss it properly."

At BIG MOM's remark about there being too many people around, the six kings of the Underworld standing nearby wore awkward expressions.

They were certainly curious about what BIG MOM wanted to discuss with Wood, but they clearly weren't privy to a secret of this level.

"Perospero, arrange rooms for Wood and his crew. Make sure they're the best we have. And tell everyone in Totto Land that all their expenses will be charged to the BIG MOM Pirates."

Such lavish treatment made them genuine VIPs, but nobody present was particularly surprised by BIG MOM's attitude toward Wood and his crew.

With Wood's status these days, he fully deserved this kind of hospitality.

"Mr. Wood, the wedding Tea Party won't take place for another two days. There's still a