After Blackbeard fell, Trafalgar Law glanced at Big Mom. Seeing that she was badly hurt too, he quickly signaled to Ye Chen with his eyes.
The message was clear: since they had the chance, they might as well finish Big Mom off too.
But Pudding came running over from the distance like a gust of wind, her skirt fluttering, youthful energy radiating from her.
Pudding went straight to Ye Chen, spread her arms, and said urgently, "Please don't hurt my mom!"
"Pudding, what nonsense are you talking about? Them? They're no threat to me!"
Despite her serious injuries, Big Mom's imposing presence had not faded. She still looked down on Ye Chen and his companions.
Ye Chen glanced at her. "Heh. Big words. We'll have plenty of chances to fight again!"
With a wave of his hand, Ye Chen called, "Everyone, let's go!"
Now that Blackbeard was dead, Ye Chen had no desire to stay on Whole Cake Island. With Big Mom so badly injured, this was the perfect time to leave.
After all, Ye Chen had been the one to wreak havoc at the wedding. Once Big Mom recovered, she was certain to come after him.
Even if Ye Chen did not fear Big Mom, he had to think of his companions. This was her territory, and leaving for now was the safer choice.
"Stop right there!"
Big Mom shook her head and was about to block them, but Pudding hurried to persuade her. "Mom, you're hurt, and we've suffered heavy losses. This isn't the time to fight Ye Chen. Besides, didn't we agree that Ye Chen was our invited guest? If you fight him, Morgans and the others will report it. That won't do us any good!"
"Hmph!"
Big Mom gave a displeased snort and shot Ye Chen