"How can I be sure you really are Fullbuster Gray?" Although Gray had revealed his identity, Katakuri had only seen his face on a livestream, and a Den Den Mushi couldn't perfectly imitate it. He couldn't be certain Gray was who he claimed to be.
In response to Katakuri's challenge, Gray didn't bother with any other explanation. He simply declared, full of confidence and Haki, "I am who I am. Why should I have to explain myself to anyone?"
"You can choose not to believe me, or you can believe me! But I came to speak with your mother in good faith. My purpose is to discuss the Road Poneglyphs."
"Hmm?" At the mention of the Road Poneglyphs, Katakuri's expression turned serious. After thinking for two or three seconds, he said, "Wait there. I'll go find Mama!"
He didn't hang up the Den Den Mushi, so Gray could clearly hear Katakuri's footsteps.
Meanwhile, Katakuri hurried across Whole Cake Island. It didn't take him long to reach the island's center, where Charlotte Linlin was.
Seeing Charlotte Linlin calmly enjoying her dessert, Katakuri let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness Mama is in her normal state!"
Then he stepped forward and stated his purpose. "Mama! The Fairy Tail guild master, Fullbuster Gray, wants to speak with you."
"Hmm?" Charlotte Linlin paused, then thought it over. She immediately remembered who Gray was. "MMMM! What does that brat want with me?"
"He said it's about the Road Poneglyphs."
"The Road Poneglyphs?" Katakuri's words brought back unpleasant memories for Charlotte Linlin. "Roger, you dead thief! You couldn't even rest in peace!"
Back then, Roger had come to her territory and secretly made a copy of the Road Poneglyph in her collection. Then he went on to become the Pirate King, which had infuriated her