Retreat / Nonsense

"Mommy~"

The giant sea monster beneath their feet suddenly called out to BIG MOM in a spoiled manner.

"I almost forgot, from now on you'll be called Egil!!"

"Thank you, Mom!!"

Atlas, floating in mid-air, twitched at the corner of his mouth. So he'd given this old woman a pet after all?

Unlike the ordinary Homies within the Totto Land, Homies like Zeus, Prometheus, and Napoleon are infused with the soul of Big Mom herself, enabling them to form powerful combat forces.

Even so, BIG MOM cannot infinitely split into Homies. It was thought that creating three such Homies was the limit, but unexpectedly, she was able to create another one.

"Mmmmmm, let's fight..."

"It's not over yet, kid!"

BIG MOM swayed as Egil lifted her up, briefly checking her injuries.

Her bones and internal organs suffered minor damage, caused by the large amount of Armament Haki entering her body, but this was nothing compared to her superhuman physique.

Most seriously, the gaping wound on her back, combined with the attack of Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, sliced her apart in an instant, even though she was known as the Iron Balloon!

But...

Although she doesn't possess the exaggerated self-healing abilities of Kaido and Atlas, she has developed similar abilities after her powers have Awakening.

"Oh my gosh! I give you life!! Awaken! Bones and flesh--!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a large amount of soul energy surged from BIG·MOM's body, and excited shouts came from all parts of his body.

"Yes, Mom!!"

"Okay, Mom!!"

--Amidst shouts and cries.

BIG·MOM's wounds healed rapidly, her bones gradually corrected, and her muscles began to reconnect.

How to put it? It's like every cell starts to come alive, frantically squeezing out its potential, and work efficiency increases exponentially.

"Oh my god! I've roamed the oceans for so many years, how could I possibly be defeated by a brat like you?!"

Chapter 219 Retreat

"They even had this kind of trick up their sleeve..."

"As expected, none of the people who reign supreme in the New World are simple!"

Atlas watched as Big Mom's injuries healed rapidly, his eyes narrowing slightly. The aura of Haki surrounding him intensified, his bones and muscles grew stronger, and mysterious patterns were etched onto his body, with two red lines outlining the center of his forehead.

In the blink of an eye, the War God Body form was complete!

Atlas possesses two fully developed forms. One is the Kami-e Mushin, which combines Life Return, Rabbit Talisman, and Armament Haki. In this form, his speed and combat instincts are greatly enhanced.

The other is the War God Body form, which Life Return, the Ox Talisman, and Armament Haki. It can rapidly elevate Atlas's bones and muscles, granting him greater strength. This is also the form he uses most often. The power of each of his attacks would make even the Emperor of the Sea's arm go numb.

"Zeus!!"

BIG MOM raised his hand and shouted at Zeus, who had recovered his senses.

"Yes, Mom!"

Zeus understood immediately, flew around Atlas, and flew toward Big Mom, who was standing on Egil's head.

Egil should have been considered a creation of Atlas's power, but he simply used the power of the Chicken Talisman to unify and solidify it. In essence, it was still an inanimate object, without its own consciousness, and its actions were all controlled by Atlas.

However, Big Mom separated a part of her soul, giving Egil consciousness.

This Homies is quite interesting. Although it can merge into the sea at will, its size is fixed, just like the original form Atlas created it.

After all, he was ultimately a creation of power, possessing the characteristic of being rejected by the sea, and could not, like Zeus and Prometheus, control the elements to which he belonged.

In fact, any strong person who develops their Devil Fruit Ability to the point of Awakening...

The ocean is no longer a forbidden zone they fear like a tiger!

"Ikoku!!"

BIG MOM leaped onto the oncoming Zeus, wielding Napoleon and unleashing a powerful Impact of sword energy that soared into the sky!

"One Sword Style: Waterfall!"

Atlas neither dodged nor evaded, and unleashed a slash of his own, the Haki strike leaping out!

It cleaved through the massive Impact in an instant, with perfect smoothness!

Pleasure District.

This place is home to the world's largest red-light district, with countless people coming and going every day. Everywhere you look, there are bright lights, bustling crowds, and geisha striking seductive poses.

Even though this place is dominated by women, no one dares to lay a finger on the Pleasure District and turn it into their own private domain!

It all stemmed from that woman, Stussy, known as the Queen of the Pleasure District and the Emperor of the Underworld.

His ability to lead a group of women to establish himself in the dark Underworld and to be on good terms with the Emperor of the Sea BIG MOM speaks volumes about his strength.

Meanwhile, inside the luxurious villa...

A woman with short blonde hair, blue eyes, and lipstick, with an elegant appearance and beautiful face, sat gracefully in a chair behind the desk.

As the boss of the entire Pleasure District, he naturally doesn't need to personally go out to greet guests, unless some very important person is coming.

So when she has free time, she sits in the villa drinking tea to relax and rejuvenate.

This is the secret to why she has been able to maintain her youthful appearance to this day.

Of course, the Life Return reaching the pinnacle of cultivation also played a significant role!

Brubru--!!

Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi, which had been hidden in my clothes and hadn't responded for a long time, started ringing.

"Um--!!?"

Stussy quickly pulled out Den Den Mushi, a red light flashed in his eyes, and his Observation Haki covered the area around the villa. At the same time, he took out a white anti-eavesdropping Den Den Mushi and placed it next to him.

The entire sequence of movements was fluid and seamless.

Once she was certain there were no further risks, she picked up the receiver and answered the phone.

Why was it so slow to answer this time?

A deep voice came through the microphone.

"You'd better say it quickly, lest you expose me if you delay any longer!"

Stussy also deliberately lowered his voice.

"Big Mom is fighting the Navy's White Hou. Akainu is on his way to provide support. If White Hou manages to hold off Akainu until he arrives, Big Mom will be in danger!"

"I've heard you have intelligence connections with Big Mom. The Five Elders don't want the balance of power on the high seas to be broken again!"

"So..."

"You know what to do, right?"

Is it White Hou?

That Navy Supernova is really causing trouble; he's definitely young.

Having just fought Kaido, he went and provoked Linlin...

"Hey! Stussy, do you understand what I'm saying?"

The man on the other end of the phone, not hearing Stussy's reply, couldn't help but raise his voice.

"Oh? I'm so sorry, I was just thinking about something."

"Stussy said with a hint of apology."

"I see!"

On the other side.

The fierce clashes continued, with longswords clashing repeatedly and the booming of thunder and fire echoing endlessly.

"Emperor Sword - Destruction Blade!"

"One Sword Style: Iris!"

Another clash of weapons, and an invisible shockwave rippled outwards once more. The powerful vibrations nearly caused Big Mom to drop Napoleon from her grasp.

"Ha ha..."

BIG·MOM paused on Zeus, unable to help but gasp for breath.

Six days have passed since the start of the battle. Although this is common for top-tier experts, this is a life-or-death battle for the two of them, and the physical exertion involved is undoubtedly unimaginable.

Moreover, she has used her Devil Fruit Ability to heal her injuries more than once, and this move comes at a price for her.

"What's wrong, old woman?"

"It just won't work?"

Atlas mocked without any restraint.

By this time, his clothes had long since disappeared, and the large wounds on his body were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye, without even leaving a trace of scars.

"Mom! We need to get out of here!"

Just then, Katakuri suddenly darted in from the sea below, forcibly interrupting Big Mom's impending outburst.

"What the hell are you saying, Katakuri?!"

BIG MOM abruptly turned her head, staring at Katakuri beside her with intense displeasure.

"I just received intelligence that Akainu is on his way to provide support. If the two of them surround us, even you, Mother, won't be able to withstand it!"

Katakuri met Big Mom's gaze without flinching, but did not reveal his intelligence source to Atlas.

"What did you say?! I'm the Pirates Emperor!!"

BIG MOM is enraged.

However, she knew very well that Katakuri was right; even she couldn't withstand the combined attack of two top-tier powerhouses.

Although Big Mom has a volatile and easily angered personality, it doesn't mean she's stupid. How could a woman who could build a dominant Pirates crew after leaving Rocks' ship be a simple character?

"..."

Katakuri didn't refute, but simply stared silently at the madwoman in front of him.

Chapter 220 Nonsense

"Mom! Smoothie is dead, there's no point in continuing the fight!"

Katakuri's face remained expressionless, but his left hand, hanging down, clenched quietly, and his entire body exuded a thick, gloomy aura.

"Um!?"

"Smoothie? Oh my god! What a piece of trash!"

BIG MOM was completely oblivious, her anger intensifying.

Clenching his teeth, he glared fiercely at the indifferent Atlas and reluctantly uttered a few words.

"Retreat, Zeus!!"

"Yes, Mom!"

Zeus, standing beneath his feet, answered loudly and turned to run without hesitation, with the other Homies quickly following suit.

Clang--!!

Atlas sheathed his sword and did not pursue the enemy.

He couldn't possibly have stopped Big Mom by himself; there might have been a chance if Akainu were here.

And you also need to get obsessed with BIG MOM and fight him to the death.