"Alright... come out here, Jinbe, let everyone get to know you!"
Seeing that everyone had quieted down, the Big Mom nodded and then called out to the people behind her.
"Hmm, Jinbe?? No way, could it be him? This is even more important than the Fish-Man Island ownership issue!!"
clatter...
As expected, amidst everyone's speculation, a whale shark-man with wildly thick eyebrows and sideburns, a topknot hairstyle, a thick, short black beard, Inazuma bolt-shaped scar at the corner of his left eye, a stout build, two large teeth on his lower jaw, and the sun symbol representing the " Sun Pirates " on the center of his chest, wearing an embroidered Whale Shark Fish-Man, stepped forward and stood before the crowd. His appearance confirmed everyone's suspicions; he was none other than Jinbe, one of the former Shichibukai of the Knight of the Sea Jinbe.
"It really was him. Is he going to join Charlotte's ranks?"
Upon seeing the other person, Big News Morgans confirmed his guess and then said...
"Well, well, well, well, the second important thing I want to say is this: Jinbe came from Fish-Man Island and voluntarily joined the Charlotte Family, becoming one of us. Let's all give him a round of applause!!"
Charlotte Linlin patted Jinbe on the shoulder with her large hand and introduced him to everyone with a smile.
Snap snap snap...
"Oh, welcome, welcome!!"
"Congratulations! Linlin has gained another capable assistant!!"
Although some people were reluctant, they couldn't refuse to give her face at this moment. As the crowd applauded, Stussy stepped forward to express his most sincere blessings to her.
"Is a Shichibukai member going to join Charlotte's ranks? Interesting. Although he might not be entirely dedicated to serving Charlotte, he's still a powerful fighter comparable to me. With his addition, Charlotte's strength will be further enhanced."
This is really troublesome. Now I need to think of a way to weaken its power!
Mammon, who was standing inconspicuously in the crowd, watched with a headache as the Big Mom in front of him personally announced that Jinbe had joined Charlotte, and silently thought to himself.
"Hey, who are you? We don't think we invited you."
Just as he was in a daze, Katakuri noticed that something was wrong with him and came over to ask him a question.
"Huh? It's you, Sweet Commander Katakuri!!"
Upon hearing this voice, Mammon couldn't help but turn around and see Katakuri standing calmly behind him, clasping his hands in greeting as he asked.
"You still haven't answered my question. Who are you, and what is your purpose here?"
Katakuri remained calm, like a straight pine tree, clasping his hands in a gesture of respect as he looked down at him and continued to ask.
"This is troublesome~"
"Hahaha, don't you recognize me? I was introduced by Stussy, the giant of the hunter industry, Mammon!!"
Although Mammon sensed that things were very troublesome, as a member of the top intelligence organization, he could handle everything with ease. Seeing that the other party was pressing him hard, he immediately responded nonchalantly.
"Introduced by Stussy?? A giant in the hunter industry?? Heh heh, so you didn't come here this time to take the heads of our Charlotte members, or even Mom, did you?!"
Katakuri pondered Mammon's words carefully, recalling that Stussy was indeed accompanied by him. Although he had some doubts about the man's identity, his words did have some credibility. However, Katakuri would not let him off so easily. Thinking of Mammon's self-proclaimed status as a giant in the hunter industry, he questioned him with a cold smile.
"Hahaha, not at all, not at all. I wouldn't dare even if you gave me ten lives. I just came here to see just how strong the top pirates in this sea really are, so I can broaden my horizons as a hunter..."
"Really? Then you'll stay here and not wander around. Also, watch your eyes and mouth, and don't go around glancing and talking nonsense. Otherwise, if you anger Mom, your hunter career will be over, understand?"
Katakuri really wanted to detain the man here and interrogate him thoroughly about his purpose, but because it was during a tea party, he had to deal with Luo Chen and his group at any time, so he didn't have the time to waste on him. In addition, the Big Mom didn't like to be disturbed during the meal, so he let him go for the time being.
"I understand. Don't worry, I still want to enjoy my life, I won't be so foolish as to provoke that person!"
"Snort!!"
After issuing a warning to the other party and seeing that he seemed to have listened to him, Katakuri ignored him and walked out the door with his long legs clad in leather pants.
"Phew... that was close! I almost thought I was going to be exposed. I didn't expect the second son of the Charlotte Family's star, Big Mom, to be so powerful, comparable to me..."
Mammon's words revealed his affirmation of Katakuri's strength; even a genius as powerful as he had to admit Katakuri's power.
" Luo Chen Pirates, why haven't you arrived yet? If you don't hurry up, the Camellia Festival will be over..."
As he spoke, Mammon held a glass of juice in his hand, looking worriedly towards the door, as if anticipating the arrival of Luo Chen and his group.
"What's going on? You're not planning to come? I've prepared so many lavish gifts to welcome and entertain you, and you've chosen to be a coward, Luo Chen!!"
Outside the door, Katakuri, who shared the same sentiment as Mammon, had a look of disappointment in his eyes, as if he regretted that the great gift could not be delivered as intended, or as if he was thinking about the five years of life that had been entrusted to his mother.
Wow...
As the two lamented their disappointment, a pirate ship bearing a dragon skull and a black longsword atop its head slowly approached Whole Cake Island from the sea not far away.
"Captain, we're almost there..."
"Hmm?? Is it finally here? The long-awaited, exhilarating battle!!"
As George was calling out to Luo Chen, Phil, who had heard the news of Whole Cake Island's approach, excitedly walked over and looked at the Totto Land Center Whole Cake Island, which resembled a giant cake, with a fierce fighting spirit burning in his eyes, and said excitedly.
"Alright, Phil, put away that fighting spirit for now. We're going in stealthily, catching him completely off guard. Don't worry, there will definitely be the opponent you've been waiting for. I'm just afraid you won't be able to handle them..."
Luo Chen walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and offered him some words of advice.
"Is it finally starting? I'm so excited!!"
To Luo Chen's right, Catherine gripped her sword sheath, her eyes, like Phil's, revealing anticipation and longing.
"Honestly, it's not just the captain and Phil who's like this, even Sister Catherine is so belligerent. Suddenly I'm wondering if it's really safe to stay on this ship?"
George and his companions stood behind the three men, speechless as they looked at the three men in front of them, who exuded a fierce fighting spirit.
"Alright, the task of invading Whole Cake Island and catching them off guard will be handled by me, Catherine, Phil, and me. You three will guard the Isel, and be ready to come to our aid at any time. Understand, George?!"
The three were ready to go ashore, but before they left, Luo Chen turned back to remind them.
"Okay, Captain, you can rest assured and leave the Isel to us. You all can go and have some fun. We'll be here to meet you!"
George patted his chest and assured him.
"Is that so? Then I'll leave it to you guys, buddies, let's go!!"
"Oh!!"
Swoosh~
clatter!!
After saying that, Luo Chen took the lead and jumped ashore, followed closely by Phil and Catherine.
"We're leaving, in such a hurry to do as I say..."
Once ashore, they immediately sprinted forward. Finally, Luo Chen reminded them again before rushing towards the Whole Cake Chateau to launch a surprise attack on the Charlotte Family.