One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 209 Let's Fight, Two Emperors! [Second Update]

The commotion was small, but it instantly attracted everyone's attention.

next moment.

The gates were wide open.

A handsome young man with black hair, dressed in black, slowly walked in.

Behind him followed the aloof, high-ponytailed swordswoman, then the massive figures of Kuma and Jack, and the rest of the executives.

The young man remained calm, his gaze sweeping across the entire room.

All the guests, including the underground emperors, felt a sudden tightness in their chests, instinctively raised their glasses, and forced smiles.

The ordinary guests didn't even dare to breathe loudly until the group of the Fallen Ones passed by their table and walked away, only then daring to look up at their figures.

That's a terrifying pressure...

One guest took out a handkerchief to wipe away cold sweat. Whether it was the pressure of fame or not, just one glance with the world's number one swordsman made him feel like his entire back was soaked.

"Ma ma ma ma ma!"

BIGMOM then burst into laughter, "You've finally arrived, Shano! Hurry up and take your seats, everyone's been waiting for you!"

"Sorry, I'm late."

Xia Nuo smiled and casually said that he didn't stand on ceremony and sat down with his legs crossed in the spacious seat that BIGMOM had reserved for him.

His gaze swept over BIGMOM.

He had already met two of the Four Emperors in person, but this was the first time he had met the Queen of Tottoland.

He had already anticipated the appearance, so he didn't feel anything. Therefore, his main focus was on the other person's physique.

Standing at 8.8 meters tall, he exudes an immense sense of awe even when sitting down, making him the tallest known human being.

It also almost represents the limit of human talent.

It would be really exciting to fight a monster like that hand-to-hand, right?
pity……

Judging from their warm and sincere welcome, there's no chance for now.

At this moment.

Kuina and the others also took their seats in turn.

I don't know if it was a coincidence or a deliberate arrangement.

Xia Nuo and BIGMOM faced each other across the long table, with their respective executives positioned to their left and right.

Just like...

Opposite Kuina is Katakuri;

Opposite the bear was Smoothie;
Opposite Jack is Cracker;

Opposite Smoker was the air.

There was no other way, because the last Sweet Commander, Snag, was currently on a mission abroad and had not yet returned.

As for Perospero, the other person qualified for this position, he was currently fulfilling his responsibilities as the eldest son, helping with coordination and planning in the kitchen.

……

Three great generals, three great misfortunes?
Apart from Charlotte and the Fallen Ones, everyone sitting at this table was a king of the underworld.

They noticed this scene and exchanged a knowing glance, revealing meaningful expressions.

It seems that BIGMOM values ​​its finalists much more than we imagined...

This seating arrangement clearly treats Xia Nuo as an equal to himself.

The pairing of the "Three Calamities" and the "Three Generals" subtly suggests that the Fallen Ones are considered a truly qualified royal group, on par with the rest of the world!
"Oh, right, Katakuri."

Kuina took the black tea offered by the waiter and suddenly said casually, "I was thinking of saying this at the port yesterday: after the tea party, how about we have a little sparring match?"

"Although I don't consider you my opponent..."

Katakuri was somewhat surprised, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "But since you've come from afar, I can grant your request."

"How arrogant," Kuina sneered.

Smoothie looked up at the bear, propping her chin on her hand with an interested look. "Hey, big guy, did you hear that? Those two guys don't know how to behave in public. It's making me itchy to have a fight too. Shall we have a go when we have some free time?"

“I don’t want to fight, it’s unnecessary,” Xiong shook his head and said honestly.

"Yes, yes, why fight? Nothing is more important than eating," Bonnie nodded vigorously, and then tiptoed to grab the mousse cake in front of the bear, popped it into her mouth, and swallowed it in one bite.

"Ugh, boring."

Smoothie pursed her lips and turned her gaze back to Shano.

This man is still more attractive. Alas, it's a pity his standards are too high; he can't even find a super beauty like her appealing.

Cracker glared at the eager Jack, then gave him a disapproving look:
"Don't look at me, I lost all my weapons yesterday and I'm already upset, I'm not in the mood for this."

"Wow, young people are so energetic!"

BIGMOM laughed heartily and clapped his hands. "But today is a happy tea party. We're all friends who drink tea together. Fighting would be too unpleasant. Let's talk about it another day!"

Her gaze shifted to Xia Nuo:
"Speaking of which, Xia Nuo, the reason I specially invited you here this time, besides wanting to meet you in person as a dazzling new star and introduce you to some old friends, is that there's something more important we need to discuss..."

The banquet hall fell silent immediately.

All the guests perked up their ears—the real highlight was about to begin!
"Oh?"

Xia Nuo remained expressionless, taking a small sip of her black tea. "What is it?"

"Of course it's about a marriage alliance! Do I really have to explain it to you personally? These young people nowadays..."

BIGMOM smiled broadly and got straight to the point:
"Look, Shano, look at my daughters, Smoothie, Galette, Castaide... each one is a beauty that is one in a million. As long as you nod, you can choose any one of them!"

"If you like them all, marrying a few more is no problem! With your bloodline and natural talent, the babies you have will definitely become the future pillars of the world. The more the better, oh oh oh oh!"

The daughters of Charlotte who were mentioned either lowered their heads shyly like Castald, or boldly flirted with Shano like Smoothie.

The other guests looked at each other in disbelief, their faces filled with shock.

—It is true that the world expanded and maintained itself through marriage alliances.

But I've never heard of offering outsiders such a condition of arbitrary selection before.

Not to mention that he threw away so many daughters at once!

BIGMOM is determined to bring the world's greatest swordsman onto his chariot!

"mom!"

Katakuri glanced at his sisters, frowned, and said, "I don't think this is appropriate to discuss at a tea party. How about we talk about it privately..."

"Shut up, Katakuri!"

BIGMOM waved impatiently to interrupt, turned his head, and stared intently at Shano:

"Hey! What do you say, Xia Nuo? I'll put this out there: once you become my son-in-law, you'll be the second-in-command of the Wan Kingdom, and all the resources of the thirty-six islands in the entire Tottoland Sea will be at your disposal!"

"Soldiers like Katakuri and Smoothie will all become your subordinates. Such generous and tempting conditions are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Mmmm ...

The huge tea party square was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for Xia Nuo's response.

Some younger customers had eyes full of envy and jealousy. Damn it, do we even need to consider this? If only we could have half of this treatment someday... no, even a fifth would be great!
"A very tempting offer."

Under countless gazes, Xia Nuo said leisurely:

"Your attitude is very sincere, and I have to thank you for your kindness. However, this offer is really nothing. There is not only a second company, but even a third one."

"What do you mean?"

BIGMOM was taken aback.

"Your two old friends, Kaido and Whitebeard, have expressed similar sentiments, haven't they?"

Xia Nuo put down his teacup and said with a half-smile, "It seems your intelligence gathering wasn't quite up to par... In short, whether I'm a son-in-law or a son, whether it's a marriage alliance or direct entry, it's all the same in essence. It makes no difference to me. I have no plans to get married yet, and I'm not used to being subservient to anyone."

Robin and Kuina narrowed their eyes almost simultaneously.

"Kaido! Newgate!"

BIGMOM's eyes widened, his teeth itching with hatred.

Xia Nuo has only been in the new world for three months. He thought he had acted quickly enough, but those two actually beat him to it!

The white beard was one thing, but that old man loved taking in sons everywhere; she was used to it.

But what is Kaido up to this time?
After hiding from me for so many years, when did I get a daughter? And I'm using her to woo Xia Nuo?

Hmph, how ridiculous! With that brat's looks, his offspring would be ugly and deformed. What can they compare to her daughter?
"..."

Below, the guests, watching BIGMOM's face gradually darken, couldn't help but feel a little panicked and fearful.

Is BIGMOM about to get angry?
What are you doing!
If these two start fighting, wouldn't the entire Whole Cake Island be blown to smithereens? How would we all survive?
Katakuri and the others, on the other hand, continued to sip their black tea, their expressions calm.

These guests are worrying unnecessarily.

Except when Mom has a food craving episode, her IQ is always online. Her brutality and ruthlessness, and her willingness to teach people a lesson at the slightest disagreement, are just things she uses to intimidate those ignorant low-level pirates.

Especially those Supernova hotheads who just came from the park and haven't even figured out how to use Haki yet, but are already clamoring to challenge the Four Emperors.

Facing someone of Xia Nuo's caliber, one naturally has a different set of logic for dealing with the world. And indeed, that was the case.

"Ma ma ma ma ma!"

BIGMOM suddenly burst into exaggerated laughter, his enormous body trembling in his seat, causing the entire open-air plaza to shake slightly.

"After all, he's the world's greatest swordsman, a monster whose bounty is almost catching up with those of us old guys!"

She smiled and stared at Xia Nuo, "If everyone's vying for you, it seems I don't really have any advantages to offer!"

"Since you don't have that plan, let's not talk about the marriage anymore! But we can still be considered friends now, right?"

"of course."

Xia Nuo took a sip of black tea and smiled slightly, "Wan Guo is indeed a nice place, and I can't bear to destroy its tranquility."

"..."

BIGMOM leaned slightly forward, placed his hands on the table, and stared at him intently for a while.

"Well, well, well! Just hearing you say that is enough!"

She suddenly sat back down and burst into laughter. "The business is done. Now it's time to enjoy ourselves. So, I declare this tea party officially open! Perospero, have the kitchen start serving the desserts!"

"Yes, Mom!"

A respectful response came from somewhere.

The next moment, several doors leading to the kitchen corridor opened simultaneously, and dozens of chefs pushed elegant food carts in one after another.

The food cart was piled high with desserts of all shapes and sizes: chocolate cakes, puddings, cream puffs... there were hundreds of kinds, some familiar and some unfamiliar, a dazzling array.

Bonnie was dumbfounded.

Eh?
She thought that the dozen or so desserts on the table when she came in were all there was to it, but it turned out they were just appetizers?
Hundreds of desserts... Wow, this must be heaven, it really is heaven!
Her mouth was watering, and she couldn't resist any longer. As soon as the food cart arrived, she grabbed a cream puff and popped it into her mouth. The rich, creamy filling burst open, and Bonnie was so happy she almost cried. She turned to the side and called out, "Nami..."

"Don't say anything, I understand, Bonnie."

Nami's mouth was also stuffed full, and her eyes were brimming with tears. "This is so good, so good! Damn it, if Uncle Zeff could make this many desserts for every meal, that would be great."

"Hey, you want a beating, you brat!"

Zeff flew into a rage, "I'm just one person! There are at least a hundred chefs here who have been busy preparing for days! How can you compare!"

Hmm? Zeff...

Upon hearing the name BIGMOM, he couldn't help but glance over here.

It's Zeff, no doubt. She'd heard of him before; he's the captain of the Chef Pirates, renowned for his culinary skills.

She had even considered sending someone to kidnap him and bring him back to Whole Cake Island to serve as sous chef, but unfortunately, she didn't live to see him enter the New World. It seemed he was no longer able to continue and had left the Grand Line...

So now he's become the cook for the fallen?
It's a pity, we can't forcibly bring them here now.

Just as he was feeling regretful, BIGMOM suddenly noticed something, and his eyes lit up:
"Oh! That old man who makes long bread, really... I told him he didn't need to make this for me anymore, but he still did it. I just can't do anything with him!"

She was looking at the giant food cart that had just been pushed out.

—A strawberry cake, seven or eight meters tall, stands majestically, its aroma wafting from afar, sweet and tempting.

This is Chef Woolworth's masterpiece, a baguette made with an exclusive, secret recipe. It is one of Bigom's most cherished desserts.

"Oh my god, I can't resist this fragrance!"

BIGMOM grabbed a knife and fork, drooling, and exclaimed, "Hurry up and bring it over! I'm taking this cake all by myself, and none of you are allowed to take it!"

"Hey, why is that?"

Bonnie stood up with her hands on her hips, huffing and puffing, "Don't be so stingy, Lingling! How much food can a little kid like me steal from you? You could at least share a bite with me!"

“Don’t be so rude, Bonnie.” Bear frowned.

"it does not matter."

Smoothie casually popped a piece of fruit tart into her mouth and lazily replied, "Don't worry, Mr. Bear, it's probably because we're childhood friends... Mom has always been very kind and generous to children under ten."

Is it?

The bear looked at BIGMOM in surprise.

Sure enough, Big Mom wasn't angry at all; instead, she was amused and reached out to ruffle Bonnie's hair.
"Don't rush, little one. I only said that this strawberry cake belongs to me, but there's more than one strawberry cake. There will be yours later."

She yelled towards the kitchen, "Hey! Perospero, did you hear that? Is Mr. Bread making a second cake?!"

"Are you trying to kill this old man, Lingling?!"

An exasperated, aged voice echoed back, followed by a helpless sigh, "Fine, I can see you're in a good mood today, so I'll just have to do this one last thing."

"Hey hey hey hey! Did you hear that, Bonnie? Yours will be here soon!"

BIGMOM chuckled, picked up his fork, and speared the cake. "Be patient, wait a little longer. As for me, I'll start eating now..."

Right, that is it.

Eat, eat it all, eat it quickly, Lingling.

Stussy had been watching this side of the screen out of the corner of his eye, and was getting a little impatient. When he saw this scene, he finally smiled slightly.

She gracefully picked up her black tea and took a small sip.

Before the tea party began, she had sneaked into the kitchen and injected the special potion into the giant strawberry cake.

As a clone, she possesses all of Miss Baggins' memories from her time on the Rocks ship, and knows Longbread and Linlin all too well.

Without even thinking, you know that this cake was made especially for Lingling by Long Bread, and that Lingling will be the only one in charge of it.

—As for the contents of that potion…

It is a "super flavor enhancer" specially developed by the headquarters' scientific unit.

It can enhance the enjoyment of already delicious food several times over.

It may seem useless, but it's actually a secret weapon targeting Lingling.

Eating this cake with added ingredients will not satisfy Lingling; on the contrary, it will increase her appetite.

But the second cake made from the long bread, without her flavoring agent, simply couldn't give Lingling the same enjoyment.

You crave something so badly, but the kitchen just can't replicate it.

If both conditions are met, Lingling's food cravings will almost certainly erupt, and the possibility of stopping them by feeding her will be completely eliminated.

This way.

Whole Cake Island will be destroyed, and the Fallen Ones will be caught in the crossfire. There's even a high probability that some of them, especially those nearby—like the little girls—will be captured and eaten on the spot by Linlin…

Hmph, one of the Four Emperors, and another being who is almost a Four Emperor, these two want to form an alliance?
With her, CP0's top agent, around, how could they possibly succeed!
Let's fight! Let's fight!
Stussy seemed to already see the scene of a full-scale war between the two sides, and if there weren't so many people present, he would have burst out laughing...

“It’s delicious!”

Just then, a satisfied exclamation rang out.

Huh? It's not Lingling...

Stussy frowned, turned his head to look, and saw Big Mom's fork frozen in mid-air, staring blankly at what was in front of him—

Bonnie had somehow climbed onto the food cart, her face buried in cream, and was frantically stuffing cake into her mouth.

"Bonnie!" The bear's expression changed drastically, and he rushed forward to try and lift her down.

But it was too late.

"Hiccup~"

Bonnie let out a loud burp, patted her round belly, and lay contentedly on the empty dining table. "Delicious! Super delicious! Lingling, thank you so much! I declare this the best cake I've ever eaten in my life!!!"

Boom!

Like a bolt from the blue, it exploded overhead, leaving Stusky dumbfounded.

Once she realized what was happening, she gritted her teeth, and her beautiful face almost instantly twisted into the likeness of Miss Bakkin herself.

That damn brat!
—You've ruined my plans!!!

"Eh? Why is that?"

Big Mom finally snapped out of her daze, staring blankly at Bonnie, "My, my cake..."

Katakuri and the others' expressions changed slightly, and they subconsciously sat up straight.

"It's alright, Lingling, don't worry, there's still some in the kitchen! I'll go and urge them for you!"

Stussy quickly stood up, patted Lingling on the shoulder as a good friend, comforted her gently, and then immediately pushed open the door and hurried to the kitchen.

Calm down, Stusi, there's still a chance!
She quickened her pace, took a deep breath, and reached into her handbag with her right hand.

The contact person from the CP department prepared three doses of the medicine for her. She was initially dismissive of it and wanted to throw away the two extra doses.

How could I possibly fail?

Thankfully, thankfully, I wasn't so impulsive back then, which gave her a chance to make amends...

Ok?
Um???!!!!
Stussy stopped in his tracks, fumbled around stiffly for a couple of moments, then, with an incredulous look on his face, lifted his satchel, opened it, and poured it out...

—It was completely empty, even cleaner than her face.

No, where the hell is my medicine?!
　A total of 9000 words have been written. I originally wanted to reach a total of 1 words, but I just couldn't stay up any longer. Goodnight everyone.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)