Death?

Violent tremors kept spreading through the waters below. Towering waves rolled across the sea, leaving everyone on edge and afraid to sleep.

Dying in their sleep because they got caught up in it would be too bitter a fate.

Down on the sea below, things were no better.

Nothing remained of Whole Cake Island's former splendor. The waters smelled of sweet cream, and the island's shattered pieces floated on the sea. Every larger fragment was crowded with people.

Some were invited guests; others were officers of the Charlotte Family.

They all had one thing in common: they were strong!

At the very least, they had the nerve to stay clearheaded amid a clash of Conqueror's Haki.

Bodies lay scattered across the heaving water.

The usually rowdy Homies had fallen silent.

"How many days has it been, Katakuri?"

A woman with long pink hair and lipstick approached several family officers and looked at Katakuri.

Charlotte Galette was the Charlotte Family's eighteenth daughter and one of their most gifted daughters after Smoothie.

"Five days..."

Katakuri kept his head tilted back, motionless.

High above them, the battle continued.

Kaido and Big Mom stood side by side, staring in astonishment at Atlas, whose aura had not weakened at all.

That guy... wasn't hurt?!

"Hey, Kaido, you brat! What the hell are you doing?"

Big Mom turned toward Kaido, murderous intent spilling across her face.

"It's surprising, but I can't say I didn't expect it."

Big Mom stared at him. "?!!"

"Hmph! Someone who beat you into that state wasn't going down to a single move."

Kaido snorted. Purple lightning grew more active around the Hassaikai in his hand, twisting between its spikes.

"What did you say, you little bastard?!"

Big Mom flew into a rage.

But even she was beginning to lose confidence. The