As the number of people continued to rise, the Totto Land Island, with the Big Mom Pirates as the de facto rulers, became overcrowded.
Crowded scenes can be seen everywhere.
Pirate flags fluttered along the way.
However, once these pirates set foot on Whole Cake Island, they did indeed gain the right to join the Four Emperors Alliance.
However, to set foot on Whole Cake Island, the core of the Totto Land, one still needs to possess a certain level of strength.
It can be said that anyone who can set foot on Whole Cake Island is a person of great status.
For example, the kingpins of the underground black market, and members of the Vinsmoke Family, etc.
Without such a powerful background to support them, anyone who dares to trespass on Whole Cake Island would likely become a sweet juice in Smoothie's hands.
There are indeed limitations to reaching Whole Cake Island, but unfortunately, the Four Emperors Alliance is too powerful.
This place has also become overcrowded.
"Heh, Stussy, I thought you, the Queen of the Pleasure District, wouldn't show up this time. After all, you seem to be getting quite close to the World Government lately."
With a cigar in his mouth, the obese Funeral Parlor Mogul Drug Peclo spoke first.
"Or have you already decided to accept the Four Emperors Alliance invitation?"
These words instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Especially those who are also kings of the underground black market, such as Umit the Shipping King, Usury King Lu Feld, and Warehouse King Giberson.
All eyes turned to Stussy.
After the last farce, many people are having second thoughts about this one.
However, facing the Four Emperors Alliance, it was a straightforward invitation.
This undoubtedly prevented them from making a decision in the short term.
They are the kings of the underground black market, and can be considered a prominent figure.
When asked to join the Four Emperors ' group, their first reaction would definitely be a firm refusal.
Unfortunately, this time the invitation wasn't from a single one of the Four Emperors, but rather from two Four Emperors joining forces.
The combined might of the two Four Emperors exerted pressure.
But even these arrogant underground kings dared not make decisions lightly.
The only thing to do is to bite the bullet and go there, and then use this opportunity to see the bigger picture.
After all, the guest list for this Four Emperors Alliance Banquet included not only the other two Four Emperors.
And not long ago, there was also War Demon Bai Yu, the former Marine Fourth Admiral, who fought to the death with Charlotte Linlin Kaido of the Beasts.
Such a blatant invitation might not seem like anything special to others.
However, recalling the recent, irreconcilable hatred between Bai Yu, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido of the Beasts...
This so-called invitation will then be interpreted as a huge provocation.
Last time, Bai Yu dared to try and break into the trap set by the three forces.
They even forcefully turned Charlotte Linlin into a human stump.
This time, they took the initiative to extend an invitation to the Four Emperors Alliance.
They were eager to see if Bai Yu would still dare to go to the meeting alone.
Will they be able to stir up some big trouble at this banquet?
It can be said that today's banquet will be a bellwether for many forces on whether or not to accept the Four Emperors Alliance's offer of recruitment.
If the Four Emperors Alliance but fail to completely suppress Bai Yu, it will likely change many people's minds.
"Heh, Dracula, in our underground black market, who doesn't have some dealings with the World Government? If that's all it takes to exclude us, I doubt you'd be dragging your feet until now, not making a decision."
Stussy gave a dry laugh, making no attempt to hide it.
However, everyone present was a prominent figure.
They all knew perfectly well that the truly greatest dark forces on this vast ocean were probably the World Government and the Five Elders.
In particular, the incident involving the Marine Fourth Admiral, War Demon Bai Yu, in the Holy Land Mary Geoise opened the eyes of all the powerful forces.
"Hmph, Stussy, don't be too arrogant. We're all gathered here to observe. Neither the Four Emperors Alliance nor that madman are people we can underestimate."
Dracula snorted coldly and said unhappily.
"But do you think that brat will come this time?"
"That brat dared to kill even the Five Elders, I don't think he'll let this go."
"I wonder what kind of big trouble he'll cause at the banquet next."
"If something really goes wrong, it could get out of control!"
Upon hearing this question, many people paused, their expressions momentarily blank.
Even Stussy was speechless when faced with this question.
After all, she held the identity of CP0, a member of the World Government's highest intelligence organization, something Stussy could be very proud of.
Unfortunately, Bai Yu's sudden emergence, taking down CP0 members with a single strike, directly brought them down from their pedestals.
Now even Nusjuro of the Five Elders, a monk, has been killed and used as a sacrifice for the sea burial.
With such a record, Stussy wouldn't dare to boast.
"Heh, so the kings of your underground black market are cowards like this? We, Germa 66, are here to accept the invitation. An alliance with one of the Four Emperors, an army of 100,000, two of the Four Emperors joining forces—what immense power that is!"
"You guys are really getting old. From now on, the underground black market should be handed over to Germa 66."
A huge snail-sized boat is rapidly approaching the shore.
Soon, five figures leaped down from the top.
Leading the group was none other than Garuda Vinsmoke Judge, the head of the Vinsmoke Family and the commander-in-chief of Germa 66.
" Yonji, don't talk nonsense. They are all seniors."
Vinsmoke Judge glanced at Stussy and the others before speaking.
However, there was clearly little blame in his words; it was obviously a preparation for formalism.
This scene immediately made Dracula and the others' expressions turn somewhat ugly.
However, against a militant nation like Germa 66, they might be able to put up a fight if they joined forces.
Going it alone is clearly not enough.
After all, compared to mercenary nations like Germa 66, these underground kings only hold a certain advantage in a specific business sector.
Their combat strength isn't particularly impressive.
The Four Emperors Alliance took notice of them because of the sudden surge in the number of members they recruited.
Kaido of the Beasts and Charlotte Linlin are no longer able to support themselves by collecting protection money.
They had no choice but to quickly amass wealth by recruiting these kingpins of the underground black market.
When it comes to tactics and force, Germa 66's technological capabilities are undoubtedly more attractive to Charlotte Linlin.
"Hehe, I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly."
" Judge, if Mom heard what you just said, she would be very happy."
Perospero stepped out from the crowd, smiling as he tried to smooth things over.
"It's almost time for the banquet to begin. Mother and Kaido will also be attending, and everyone will be able to see them soon."