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

Chapter 258 Let's start the war!

This is a photograph of Sister Carmel, which BIGMOM cherishes most.

On ordinary days, she would often wipe it carefully with a handkerchief. The nun's smile became clearer, and her mood became more comfortable. She wouldn't even allow a speck of dust to fall on it.

But at the moment.

BIGMOM, whose rationality was gradually fading, no longer cared at all.

“Yes, yes, yes…”

She paced back and forth faster and faster, her eyes bloodshot, and her lips began to twitch uncontrollably, her whole being descending into a state of frenzy.

"That brat who can make people young again..."

BIGMOM screamed, his voice filled with a morbid longing, "I want her! Perospero! Don't you understand? If I get her, I can become young and beautiful again."

To be honest, she didn't understand why she was like this either.

At the last tea party.

She tried to keep Bonnie with her, but failed. However, when they parted, she felt at most a little regret, but more so a sense of freedom and relief.

Youthful vigor and vitality.

That kind of thing has been gone for many years, and I've long since gotten used to it!

Back when she was on the ship Rocks, even when facing the stunningly beautiful Empress Shakky, she never felt the slightest envy, confident in her own strength and charm.

And it's the same now!
So what if she gets old? What can that change? She is still the sea empire that shakes the New World, the "BIGMOM" Charlotte Linlin that strikes fear into the hearts of countless people!

But.

but……

Why is it that, ever since Bonnie's powers completely failed half a month after the tea party ended, her youthful appearance has haunted her mind day and night like a nightmare?

Especially whenever she looks at herself in the mirror...

Seeing her wrinkled, aging face in the mirror intensified her desire for rejuvenation, almost driving her mad.

why!
"Is that you, nun?"

As if realizing something, she suddenly turned around, her huge hand grabbing the photo of Sister Carmel next to the mirror. Her bloodshot eyes stared intently at the nun's kind smile in the photo.

"Oh, oh, oh! I understand now. Even you couldn't bear to see me like this anymore. You felt sorry for me, you loved me, and you didn't want Lingling to look older than you, right?"

BIGMOM suddenly grinned and chuckled softly, his voice becoming gentle yet carrying a chilling twist.

“It must be right, it must be right, Sister, you have never left, you have always been with Lingling… So many years have passed, Lingling misses you so much, so much, but why don’t you talk to Lingling…”

"So you have to become younger, even younger than last time, almost like Bonnie, so the nun can recognize Lingling! She'll pat Lingling's head and smile, just like she did at the Lamb's House..."

Her voice gradually faded into inaudibility, and she fell into a strange, dazed state.

The children below looked at each other, none of them daring to step forward and disturb them.

"Mother……"

The eldest son, Perospero, was sweating profusely, and a strong sense of unease welled up within him as well.

He had never seen his mother so distraught, not even during her worst food cravings.

The previous guesses were completely wrong.

The reason why Mom wanted to get Bonnie back.

It's not just about having the desire to regain one's youthful vigor; it's about something deeper in the heart!
Is there an even deeper obsession buried for fifty or sixty years—to completely revert to the way I was as a child?!

Perospero felt increasingly horrified as he thought about it.

If an craving for food strikes, a large amount of food can be urgently brought in to calm and soothe it.

If Bonnie doesn't come back, how will Mom deal with this insane desire that can't be satisfied?

The entire world will be destroyed because of this!
"report!"

Just then, the castle gates were suddenly pushed open, and a member of the Charlotte family rushed in, knelt on one knee, and shouted:

"Reporting, Mother! Miss Beverly has returned with her target! She sent me to inquire whether it is permissible to see her now."

Hear this.

Perospero and the rest of the people present finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh my god! You're finally back!" Big Mom suddenly looked up. "Where is she? Bring her to me now!"

hum!
As soon as he finished speaking, the walls of the castle hall suddenly glowed green.

An ancient-style gate suddenly appeared out of thin air on the wall.

"No need for anyone to guide me, Lady Lingling. I can enter this cake castle at any time if I want to."

The blonde girl, Beverly, smiled and walked slowly out of the door. "However, it would be very impolite not to greet you first. One must show the utmost respect to a sea emperor like you."

Her right hand was holding the hand of a pink-haired little girl handcuffed with sea stone—it was Bonnie.

"Let me go! Let me go! You bad woman!"

Bonnie struggled desperately, but restrained by the seastone, she had no strength left. Her little face was covered in tears, clearly she had cried like this countless times along the way.

"Well, well, well! You're quite sensible, Beverly. As for Bonnie... what a coincidence, we meet again!"

BIGMOM was impatient; his massive body practically pounced on Bonnie, crouching down in front of her, his wrinkled face almost touching hers.

"Finally... finally I can see the nun..."

She reached out her thick, trembling hand to stroke Bonnie's face, but the latter bit her finger hard.

"Get out of here, you old witch!"

"Ugh, so salty! I can't chew it!" Bonnie spat it out again, glaring at the other girl fiercely like an angry little animal.

"I knew it! You were the mastermind! I even thought you were a good friend last time, and I didn't realize you were a real old hag!"

"presumptuous!"

Perospero frowned and was about to step forward.

But Big Mom stopped him with a wave of her hand. Instead of getting angry, the Yonko showed a kind and benevolent smile.

"Well, even pirates have their principles, Bonney. Don't worry, no matter what you think of me, I'll still consider you a good friend. I'll treat you well from now on, until you're willing to stay with me forever..."

Her gaze suddenly shifted to Beverly: "You did a great job, bounty hunter. Hey, Perospero, give her double the reward!"

"Double? That's a billion Berries?"

Beverly perked up and whistled:
"Wow! That's more money than all the orders I've made since last year! How generous, Lady Lingling! Thanks! I really should work for you sea emperors more often!" Perospero obeyed the order and brought out ten suitcases, while Bonnie glared at Beverney:
"You're really getting carried away! Hey! You know you're working for the Sea Emperor, but have you forgotten that Brother Xia Nuo is also the Sea Emperor? Aren't you afraid of his wrath?"

"Xia Nuo?"

BIGMOM burst into laughter, "Mama mama, that kid... I have to say, what he did in Sabaody was really quite amusing, it reminded me of that man from back then..."

"But precisely because of this, that guy has become the World Government and the Navy Headquarters' number one target, and he could be retaliated against at any time."

BIGMOM clicked his tongue. "Leaving aside the distant future, at least for the time being, it's impossible for them to easily leave the Curtainbreakers, let alone turn the entire New World upside down just to find a little guy like you..."

"That's still a worst-case scenario."

Beverly extended her right hand, proudly tossing her long golden hair. "My abilities are unique in the world. The Fallen One would never have imagined that you are now in Treasure Country, let alone trace your origins back to me."

The moment Beverly finished speaking—

Blub Blub~ Blub Blub~
A sudden, urgent ringing of a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric telephone insect) filled the castle hall.

"Hmm?" Bigom frowned and turned his head.

"I'll come pick you up, Mom."

The eldest daughter, Comppert, rushed over and connected to the large Den Den Mushi on the table, while Beverly glanced at Bonnie and casually covered her mouth.

Once the signal was connected, the Den Den Mushi's appearance changed rapidly.

His medium-length, black, tousled hair and striking, sword-like eyebrows weren't enough to reveal his identity, but when the Den Den Mushi leaned forward slightly, revealing a chillingly cold glint in his eyes…

Almost simultaneously, the expressions of the Charlotte family members present changed, and they thought of a certain man.

"We haven't been in touch for a while since the tea party last year, Lingling."

A cold, familiar voice rang out, confirming the suspicion at that moment:
"Now you can probably guess why I'm calling. Explain yourself properly: why did you send someone to kidnap Bonnie?"

The entire cake castle hall fell into a deathly silence.

Bonnie's mouth was tightly covered, preventing her from making a sound, but the ecstatic joy in her eyes was still evident—ha! She knew it! Even if Xiong Xiong was clumsy and couldn't find her, Brother Xia Nuo would definitely be able to!
The Charlotte family children looked at each other, their faces filled with astonishment.

This matter was a top secret within the company; apart from their children, no other cadres knew about it.

Even Beverly, who was in charge of the kidnapping, was hired through the most private channels from the beginning. How could the other party have locked onto the target so quickly and come knocking on their door?

BIGMOM's face darkened.

Her gaze swept around, first locking onto Beverly, but then she quickly frowned and looked away. It couldn't be this guy... So, it must be that one of her children has finally become a traitor?

Lola, is there more than one?

"Ma ma ma ma!"

She suddenly burst into exaggerated laughter, "This is really baffling, Shano! I was quite happy to hear your voice, but instead you come up here with this inexplicable interrogation, Bonnie? When did I ever..."

"enough."

The cold voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi said, "You're supposed to be the Emperor of the Sea, so show some courage and responsibility, Linlin! What's the point of acting at a time like this?!"

"..."

BIGMOM remained silent.

Shame, anger, longing... a mix of emotions swirled in her eyes.

Finally, when her gaze swept over the photograph of Sister Carmel beside her, all hesitation was replaced by a savage glint in her eyes.

"It's me! Oh well, so what?"

She grinned and slowly straightened up:

"I want this brat! I want her to be with me until the end of my life, and no one can change that! Xia Nuo, don't think you're above me just because I gave you face at the last tea party. Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to me like that!"

Even if he gains recognition and becomes the new Emperor of the Sea, what then?

That kind of reputation...

She's held onto it for decades!
From the time before the era of Rocks ended, Charlotte Linlin has always been the most powerful figure on the high seas, able to command the winds and rains!
The meticulously managed world of Wan Guo, the massive fleet, and the illustrious Imperial Army with its distinguished leadership.

Do you think a newly formed faction like yours can come here and cause trouble?!

Mother! She truly is Mother! Charlotte's children around her were all captivated, their faces filled with reverence.

Even when questioned by the other sea emperors, they remained domineering, which is why they could tolerate their mother and still love her!
There was a brief silence on the other end of the microphone.

"So, you're saying you don't intend to return Bonnie, and you're not even bothering to explain?"

Xia Nuo's cold voice came through.

"Stop talking such naive nonsense! Since I can't give Bonnie back to you, any further explanation is superfluous and unnecessary, isn't it?"

BIGMOM chuckled, "What the hell! I'm a pirate, you brat Shano! What you've taken, you can't just take back!"

"You brat, you keep saying you're not a pirate, but since you live in the New World, in this era, you have to follow the rules of pirates! If you want Bonney back, then use your own strength to take her back!!!"

The Den Den Mushi stared at her, its previously expressionless face gradually cracking into a ferocious grin:

"It's actually quite nice to hear you say that... It seems I don't need to worry about our past relationship anymore."

"In Treasure Kingdom, in Totto Land, wait for me in your lair, Charlotte Linlin! Want to use Bonney's abilities to become young again? No need, I, Charlotte, can make you young again!!!"

Snapped!
After hanging up the phone, BIGMOM stared coldly at the Den Den Mushi, remaining silent for a long time.

"Mother……"

Perospero waited a moment before wiping away his cold sweat and cautiously asking, "Does this guy mean...?"

"What, didn't you hear me? Idiot! They're coming to visit!"

BIGMOM crushed the microphone and burst into maniacal laughter:

"Wow! This is something to look forward to! Hey, little ones, get ready right now! Our Kingdom is about to welcome the most distinguished and honored guest in its history!"

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Naval Headquarters, Marinevando.

Inside the Marshal's office on the top floor.

"The Holy Land has urged us to finalize the selection of the Seven Warlords of the Sea for the second time now."

Sengoku rubbed his temples, looking quite tired. "It's gotten to the point where we can't delay any longer. At the same time, the CP department has submitted a candidate recommendation, and he's a very troublesome guy..."

"Who?"

Sitting opposite him was Admiral Akainu, who had just returned to headquarters the previous night. For some reason, his face was much uglier and more somber than usual. He had also lit a cigar, which he hadn't done in a long time, and coldly exhaled smoke as he said:
"That Weevil?"

(End of this chapter)