A towering figure emerged from the shadows of Chocolate Cliff, his pink cape snapping in the wind. A scarf covered the lower half of his face, leaving only his amber eyes exposed. He was Charlotte Katakuri, the Charlotte Family's second son and the strongest of the Three Sweet Commanders.
His gaze swept over the syrup fragments scattered across the ground before settling on Mu Chen. His voice rumbled like muffled thunder. "You're the one who hurt my younger brother and sister!"
Mu Chen wasn't surprised in the slightest by Katakuri's appearance. After all, he'd already beaten two of the Three Sweet Commanders. How could he let the strongest one get away?
His Blood Sharingan slowly spun, and his Conqueror's Haki rose involuntarily as he said flatly, "I did. So what?"
"Want revenge?"
Seeing Mu Chen's calm demeanor and the Conqueror's Haki swirling around him, Charlotte Katakuri lightly tapped the trident at his waist. "So the rumors are true. The Marines have produced a monster of an admiral whose strength rivals the Four Emperors!"
Despite his words, Charlotte Katakuri didn't think much of Mu Chen. Until they actually fought, he wasn't about to believe Mu Chen was stronger than him.
He stepped forward, and cracks instantly spread across the ground like a spiderweb.
"What?"
"Rivals the Four Emperors?"
"Perfect. Mama sent me to test you, and I'd be delighted to oblige. You've saved me the trouble of finding you."
Hearing Charlotte Katakuri's words, Mu Chen couldn't afford to lose face. He immediately extended his hand, ready to fight Katakuri.
But just then, Tokikake suddenly spread his arms and blocked Mu Chen's path. "Wait!" His floral shirt billowed in the wind as he declared excitedly, "This fight is mine!"
Mu Chen wondered whether Tokikake had lost his mind. He knew Tokikake was