"Totto Land… even from a distance, it really lives up to its reputation—a dreamlike kingdom straight out of a fairy tale."
High above the sea, Shirogai hovered with six vast black wings spread wide. He lazily munched on a piece of smooth white chocolate he'd picked up while passing over Chocolate Island.
Sweet and creamy, it lted on his tongue, leaving behind a pleasant fragrance that lingered.
"..."
Shirogai's eyes narrowed as a ship of chocolate and cream sailed toward him through the clouds. A faint smile tugged at his lips.
"Oh? Big Mom's people finally decided to show up."
"La la la la ~ I am a ship that loves the sea ~"
The singing ca from the living vessel itself—a Homie shaped like a giant chocolate-cream boat flying the iconic BIG MOM Pirates flag: a pink skull wearing lipstick and a jaunty hat. It was the banner that made the Four Seas tremble.
"Stop right there! Not one step closer!"
A squad of pirates aid their weapons skyward at Shirogai. Their leader stood out imdiately—tall, broad-shouldered, and imposing. He had a bright yellow buzz-cut, a thick mustache, and wore a blue-and-white uniform with a yellow cape draped over his back. His shoulders looked as if they were topped with two round orbs.
The man glared up coldly.
"Intruder, Plunderer! Cease your trespass at once!"
[System Notice: Target identified – user of the Puff-Puff Fruit. Ability detected: produces a demon entity through steam release.]
As if responding to the thought, the burly man began to vigorously rub his torso.
Woo-woo-woo…
A surge of dense gray steam burst from his body, swirling in thick waves before condensing into a towering figure—a giant demon with a long pink ponytail and a massive curved saber.
"Demon."
The creature's eyes burned with hostility as it pointed its weapon toward Shirogai.
"Advance another step, and this demon will cut you down!"
The yellow-haired man's voice rang out, full of threat.
"Co down imdiately! I'm under Mama's orders to escort you to Cake Island! Stay in the air, and you'll be our enemy. Step aboard, and you'll be an honored guest. The choice is yours—life or death!"
This was no ordinary opponent.
He was Charlotte Daifuku, the third son of the Yonko Charlotte Linlin, the Minister of Beans, and the Lamp-Man who wielded the power of the Puff-Puff Fruit—one of the top combatants of the Big Mom Pirates.
"Well, since it's Big Mom's invitation," Shirogai said lightly, "I'll accept."
He folded his wings and descended slowly, landing gracefully on the deck of the living ship.
The mont his feet touched the surface, every pirate nearby trained their weapons on him. Among them stood Fish-n, Longarm Tribe warriors, and even mbers of the Snake-Neck Tribe.
"La la la la ~ Welco, honored guest! I'm delighted to take you to Cake Island where Mama awaits!"
The ship's voice chid with cheerful reverence, clearly pleased to carry such a powerful visitor.
"Hmph, at least you know when to behave," Daifuku snorted. Towering over Shirogai, his 5-ter fra radiated arrogance. If not for Mama's direct orders, he would have already commanded his demon to slice this cocky newcor apart.
"Did Mama tell you to greet
like this, Daifuku?" Shirogai asked with a faint smile. "You're rather rude for a host."
"Watch your mouth, brat! Who allowed you to call
by my na?" Daifuku barked, his mustache twitching. "You're just a rookie with a 200 million Berries bounty. Don't get ahead of yourself!"
"Yeah," a Fish-Man crew mber snarled. "Lord Daifuku's bounty is 300 million Berries! Show so respect!"
"Three hundred million?" Shirogai raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly. "Impressive."
He strolled over to a nearby chair and sat down casually.
"Well then, what are you waiting for? Take
to see Charlotte Linlin."
"How dare you say Mama's full na!" Daifuku growled, steam flaring as Armant Haki darkened his hands. Every instinct scread at him to strike. But Mama's orders held him back.
"Oh? Planning to defy Big Mom's instructions, Daifuku?" Shirogai said lazily, crossing one leg over the other. "Hurry up and sail. Don't waste ti."
"Tch…"
Grinding his teeth, Daifuku finally withdrew his Haki and barked the order:
"Set course for Cake Island!"
The chocolate-cream ship whistled happily.
"La la la la ~ Understood, Minister of Beans! Everyone, brace yourselves—we're heading for Cake Island!"
Daifuku sat opposite Shirogai, glaring.
"Stay smug while you can. Your arrogance will get you killed. When you offend Mama, I'll personally escort you to the afterlife."
"Relax," Shirogai said, closing his eyes with a smirk. "Linlin's not foolish enough to pick a fight with ."
Daifuku scoffed. "Don't tell
you're comparing yourself to them!"
He burst into laughter, joined by the entire crew.
"Hahaha! This guy actually thinks he's on a Yonko's level!"
"Jie jie jie, maybe we picked up the wrong fool!"
"Lord Daifuku, he's not worth Mama's attention!"
The laughter rolled across the deck like waves.
Daifuku shook his head, smirking in pity. "I overestimated you, Shirogai. Enjoy what's left of your miserable life."
He no longer saw a threat—only another arrogant pirate soon to beco one of Mama's soulless puppets.
"Is it really that funny?"
Shirogai opened his eyes slightly, gaze fixed toward the distant horizon. There, far beyond normal sight, Cake Island shimred faintly, and an imnse spiritual pressure pulsed from its heart.
He smiled faintly.
"Don't worry. The real show hasn't even started yet."
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