In the World of Pirates, Starting with Roger's Execution

With things as they were, Katakuri did not hesitate. He shouted toward Smoothie's bedroom. Their only option now was to ask Big Mom for help.

"What? It's just Pizarro. Do you really need to be so cautious, Katakuri?"

Smoothie walked out of her room, grumbling in displeasure.

To her, Katakuri was an incredibly strong, dependable older brother. He had always cared for his younger siblings like a father, and the family acknowledged his strength. This was the first time Smoothie had ever seen him so rattled.

"I'm not joking, Smoothie. That man is on this island!"

Katakuri's voice was grave.

"Who?"

"Marine Candidate Admiral White Hou!"

"It's him—!!?"

Smoothie shuddered inwardly. Although she had never seen Atlas in person, she remembered her all too well.

Several years ago, she had already been able to hold her own against Katakuri. She had even ventured into Totto Land Waters to cause trouble several times. On the worst occasion, Mama had chased her down personally, yet she had somehow managed to escape!

Her recent battle with Kaido had caused an even greater uproar. Barely into her twenties, she had actually fought Kaido, someone on Mama's level, to a standstill.

Without question, that Marine Candidate Admiral was a monster through and through.

"Can't we turn around and leave now?"

"No. She's already noticed us. You don't understand. Her Observation Haki..."

"It's already every bit as good as mine, if not better!"

Katakuri smiled bitterly. If they could leave, he would never have said what he had.

"What!!?"

Katakuri had awakened his Haki at three years old, but he had only brought his Observation Haki to its highest level a few years ago. Seeing the future...

Could that man do it too?

Smoothie instinctively looked toward the approaching harbor.

Suddenly, a figure dressed entirely in