The Big Mom's flames were instantly extinguished by a cloud of purple cold air, which slowly disappeared into the air, causing the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees.
"Don't be so heartless, Linlin! They're still your children!"
"Being so harsh on your own children is not something a mother should do!"
A soft voice came from outside the door, and countless eyes inside instinctively turned towards the entrance.
By this time, they had come to their senses, and only one thought remained in their minds regarding the person who had not yet appeared.
This guy's dead meat!
Although they were very dissatisfied with the Big Mom's actions, they dared not utter a single complaint.
After all, she was their Mama who gave birth to them and raised them!
Moreover, the vast difference in strength left them no room for resistance.
This person who hasn't even appeared yet dares to challenge Mama's authority. Even if he has some strength because he blocked Mama's attack just now, he is no match for Mama!
This thought persisted until the moment they clearly saw who it was.
When they saw the person appear at the door, they immediately dismissed the idea, and their faces all showed expressions of horror.
Simply because the person who appeared there was...
The world's undisputed strongest.
Xia Chen!
Xia Chen entered the Big Mom's palace as if he were returning to his own home, without the slightest sense of unfamiliarity.
" Xia Chen!!"
How did you get here?
The Big Mom's voice came from above, and if you listened carefully, you could hear a hint of fear in her voice.
I came to visit you! And also to catch up with you!
What, you're not welcoming me?
Xia Chen looked at the Big Mom and said with a smile.
"But Linlin, you've really changed a lot! Thinking back to when you were young, you're completely different now!"
"Isn't it normal for people to gain weight as they get older? Do you think everyone is as young as you?"
The Big Mom said irritably.
"Hahaha... that's true!"
Xia Chen burst into laughter.
His conversation with the Big Mom left everyone around them stunned.
When did their Mama start having any contact with Xia Chen again?
That doesn't make sense! How come they didn't know?
" Linlin! I really have to say something to you! It's one thing to gain weight, but why has your temper gotten worse too?"
" Brûlée and Katakuri are your children! How could you do this to them?"
"Besides, Katakuri's fight with Luffy was to help Luffy, so I came here to thank him!"
"Gulp!"
Upon hearing Big Mom, all of the woman's children couldn't help but swallow hard.
It's Xia Chen Chenyong again! He actually said she was fat in front of their Mama and even acted like he was lecturing her.
If it were anyone else here, they would have been torn to shreds by now, right?
The Big Mom sitting at the top was also turning pale and then red.
She never expected Xia Chen to be so disrespectful, directly lecturing her in front of all her children.
Just like her children and their families thought, if someone else had said those words, she would have definitely gone after them.
But if this person is Xia Chen...
There is an ancient saying in the East: "Wei Junjie, a materialist!"
Yes! That's right! Taking a step back can open up a whole new world; you don't necessarily have to fight for every point in life.
So after thinking about it for a moment, the Big Mom didn't say anything.
From those memories, she knew clearly that Xia Chen was no good person, and if you offended him, he might come at you the next second.
The problem is that he really does have that ability. Even though she is much stronger now than she was decades ago, she feels that she is at most one-nine chance against Xia Chen.
Xia Chen makes one move, and she dies nine times over!
"Thank you, Mr. Xia Chen!"
At this moment, Katakuri came up to Xia Chen Xia Chen bowed to him.
"No problem! Consider this your reward for helping Luffy improve his strength!" Xia Chen waved his hand.
"No! Even without my Straw Hat Boy's Observation Haki, which allows him to foresee the Future Sight, it wouldn't take long. He has great talent!"
Katakuri shook his head and said.
He didn't really feel like he had helped Luffy in any way; it was just a battle between two men.
There was absolutely no offer of help!
What he said next was indeed from the bottom of his heart; Straw Hat Boy's talent was, in fact, the highest he had ever seen.
To be able to foresee the Future Sight during battle is one thing, but to achieve such strength at the age of eighteen is extremely rare.
(⊙o⊙)...
Suddenly, Katakuri seemed to realize something, and his gaze involuntarily turned to Xia Chen in front of him.
Speaking of which...
Isn't Mr. Xia Chen a year younger than Straw Hat Boy?
Xia Chen's formidable strength has always made most people overlook his age; only now, upon closer reflection, do they realize just how terrifying his talent is.
At such a young age, he has already reached the level of World's Strongest!
Xia Chen, unaware of Katakuri's thoughts, turned his gaze back to the seated Big Mom and said calmly:
" Linlin, I need your help with something!"
"You need my help?"
Upon hearing this, the Big Mom's face immediately showed a look of confusion.
She didn't understand what Xia Chen, with his abilities, needed her help with.
"Right!"
Xia Chen nodded and continued:
"I want you to take some members of the Big Mom Pirates to Onigashima to put some pressure on our crew!"
"Let me see just how much their strength has improved during this time!"
As for the compensation...
I don't know if you're interested in this!
Xia Chen opened his hand, and a fruit that was entirely red, resembling flowing magma, appeared in his palm.
"This is... Magma-Magma Fruit!!"
The Big Mom's face showed surprise.
The Magma-Magma Fruit is one of the top-tier Logia Devil Fruit, possessing top-tier attack power. I didn't expect Xia Chen to be willing to bring it out.
Seeing the Big Mom's interested expression, Xia Chen couldn't help but smile slightly.
Although the Magma-Magma Fruit seemed useless to him and even took up System Space, it wasn't the same for others.
No matter which faction this fruit falls into, it has the potential to create a top-tier powerhouse.
Xia Chen didn't believe the Big Mom wouldn't be tempted by such a reward.
And indeed, the Big Mom looked at the Magma-Magma Fruit in front of her with longing in her eyes.
Although the Devil Fruit in her pirate crew are all related to food, who would care about such top-tier fruits?
But she immediately shook her head.
" The Magma-Magma Fruit is indeed tempting, but just that alone isn't enough to make me travel all that way to be practiced on by those guys on your ship!"
"What if I'm willing to help you out once?"
Xia Chen spoke again.
"Um?!"
A sharp glint flashed in the Big Mom's eyes, and she asked urgently:
What do you mean by that?
What I mean is, I can help you out once!
"But there are limitations to this action!"
"If you want me to kill someone for you, then I need to see who your target is."
"If the target and I are acquainted, then I can refuse your request!"
"But what if one day in the future someone wants to get back at you..."
"I promise you, as long as I'm here, no one in this world can harm you in the slightest!!"