Whoosh.
Just then, the sound of air tearing came from behind him. Katakuri turned around and saw a short, plump old man descending to the ground with Geppo.
The old man had a head full of white hair and was full of vigor. His pink button-up shirt paired with a white apron made for an utterly comical appearance.
Yet upon seeing him, every child of the Charlotte Family grew solemn. Katakuri immediately stepped forward, respectfully saying,
"Streusen, you finally came. If the situation hadn't been so dire, I never would have sent someone to disturb your vacation..."
"Enough. There's no need to say that, Katakuri."
Streusen waved a hand and looked toward Noah in the sky, his expression grim. "This old man isn't blind yet. This time, the trouble is rather serious. I truly never expected that girl Linlin to be completely suppressed..."
"Noah, you brat!!!"
At that moment, a shrill roar came from the scorched earth, drawing everyone's attention.
Within the enormous crater, Big Mom wore a twisted expression as she once more poured soul power into Napoleon. Drawing her sword, she charged into the sky and clashed fiercely with Noah again.
In an instant, thunder rumbled through the skies once more, crimson flames boiled, and the two figures continuously crossed and collided, leaving behind streaks of afterimages so fast that the eye could barely follow them.
But everyone present could see that Big Mom was still at a disadvantage, completely suppressed by that man in every respect.
"What should we do, Streusen?"
Katakuri gripped his trident tightly and finally could not help turning back to ask, "Should we go up and help? If this continues, I'm worried..."
"Linlin has always disliked others interfering in her battles. Besides, years of grudges have accumulated between her and that White Dragon