One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 344 The New Captain—Katakuri!
On the day of the international tea party.

The underground emperors arrived at Cake Island to attend a banquet, but the tense atmosphere made them realize that something was wrong.

Throughout the journey, the woman's children all wore expressions of unease and worry, as if something frightening had happened to them.

A few people were alright, but everyone was like that, even the eldest son, Perospero, was pale and full of worry.

"problem occurs?"

The underground emperors exchanged glances, each able to see the doubt in the other's eyes.

Even the eldest son looks like this, which means it must be a major event, but I haven't heard of any major events happening in the Kingdom of Wan recently.

Morgans' eyes lit up.

He had a feeling it was going to be big news!
"Emperors of the underworld, welcome to the tea party. Climbing the stairs would be too tiring, so let me escort you there."

Perospero greeted the underground emperors with a forced smile, then waved his cane, creating a candy ladder that led straight to the top.

Everyone looked on with anticipation.

This wonderful scene plays out at every tea party, and no matter how many times you watch it, you can always treat it as a wonderful artistic performance.

However, perhaps due to the mood, the Candy Escalator has lost its former splendor and instead looks crooked, rough, and quite dangerous.

Everyone was stunned.

"this?"

"Sorry, everyone."

Perospero stood at the entrance to the Candy Chair, apologizing to everyone, but had no interest in making another one.

The underground emperors exchanged subtle glances and ascended the candy escalator.

Fortunately, the escalator is still functional.

Three minutes later, the underground emperors arrived at the banquet garden at the top, and a heavy atmosphere enveloped them.

The woman's children were all there. Hearing footsteps coming from the doorway, they all turned to look, their eyes bloodshot.

"hiss--!"

Everyone gasped, fearing the woman and her child would kill them. The oppressive atmosphere made them afraid to utter a single word.

No one entertained them.

"What happened?"

Where's the older woman?

"Could it be impossible!"

Everyone was sweating as they carefully sat down at the main dining table. Looking around, they suddenly noticed a full-length mirror placed at the entrance of the small castle.

In the past, the older woman would emerge from the castle after all the guests had arrived at the tea party, but now she has yet to be seen.

What's the deal with this mirror?

Everyone keenly noticed that the older women and children's attention was entirely focused on the mirror, as if they were waiting for something.

Is the old lady inside the mirror?

The behavior of the older woman and her children made them wonder if something was wrong with her. After thinking about it carefully, they realized that the older woman was not young, so it was not surprising that she had health problems.

But if something really happens to the old lady, the World Trade Center will immediately block the news, expel all outsiders, and the tea party will have to be canceled.

Therefore, it must be a special case.

Time passed slowly, and the sun gradually rose from the east to directly overhead, its rays shining on everyone.

The banquet was supposed to start at 10 o'clock, but it's already 12 o'clock!
The focus remains on that long mirror.

Just as the emperors were getting anxious, a black leather boot appeared in the mirror, followed by a tall man with a bare upper body covered in blood.

Katakuri, the top general!
Floating on his left and right sides are Zeus, the "Thunder Cloud," and Prometheus, the "Sun," with the two highest-ranking Homies following fearfully behind Katakuri.

"It's Katakuri, my brother!"

The brothers and sisters stared wide-eyed in disbelief, their hearts nearly stopping in shock, and they had great difficulty breathing.

Katakuri's return means Mom has been defeated!

Fright, fear, joy
A mix of emotions washed over me.

On one hand, they worried whether Katakuri could replace their mother and deter the restless pirates; on the other hand, they were happy that Katakuri could replace their mother.

Finally, I don't have to live in fear anymore.

Even if Mom has an attack in the future, Katakuri will be able to stop her.

"Wait, is Mom dead?"

Everyone looked at Brûlée, and breathed a sigh of relief after she shook her head.

It's better not to die.

They didn't want their mother to die either. "Let's begin the feast!"

Katakuri calmly announced this, then sat down in the old woman's seat, crossed his legs, and coldly watched the underground emperors.

"Katakuri?"

Before the others realized the seriousness of the situation, they anxiously asked, "Why are you sitting in the head seat? Where is that old lady?!"

"Mom is resting and won't be showing up. Also, from this day forward, I, Katakuri, am the new captain of the Big Mom Pirates!"

Katakuri answered coldly, unleashing a terrifying surge of Conqueror's Haki that enveloped everyone sitting around the table.

"Domineering color?!"

"New captain!"

"Lingling has been defeated!"

Everyone felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, their hands and feet turning ice cold.

They were all worldly and important figures, and Katakuri's aura and Conqueror's Haki at this moment were completely different from before.

His domineering aura rivals that of the Four Emperors!
They finally realized that the atmosphere in Whole Cake Island was so heavy that Katakuri, the leader of the Sweet Commanders, had replaced Big Mom!
"Let the feast begin!!!"

The tea party began, and the brothers and sisters all showed happy smiles, each one immersed in joy.

At this moment, the world in the mirror.

The woman lay on the ground, unable to move. There were almost no obvious injuries on the surface, but her internal body was in complete disarray.

Almost all the bones were broken!
The medical team is providing emergency treatment.

"Kaido."

The old woman's eyes were lifeless; she showed no regret or resentment at being defeated by Katakuri. The only person on her mind was Kaido.

They had clearly agreed to go and seize the great treasure together.

But she was defeated by her son.

I'm sorry, Kaido.

Outside the banquet hall.

"Wow, this is incredible!"

The second-in-command, Vito, peered over the wall, observing the activities in the banquet garden. Upon seeing Katakuri appear, he immediately reported back.

"Godfather, Katakuri defeated Mom!"

"impossible!"

Bege's pupils dilated in shock; he couldn't believe that Katakuri had defeated his mother.

Even if Katakuri's Observation Haki allows him to foresee the future, his Devil Fruit ability has been honed to the awakened stage, and he also possesses Conqueror's Haki, his opponent is none other than Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors!
This result must have surprised everyone.

What to do about the assassination plan?
Their plan was aimed at Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, and was not applicable to Katakuri. Faced with the foresight of the future, their little tricks had nowhere to hide.

"The worst has happened!"

Becky was drenched in sweat, considering whether to abandon the assassination attempt and look for other opportunities later.

"Hey Becky, how much longer?"

"Am I hungry?"

"Eat! Eat! Eat!"

The sound of a rice bucket came from inside my body.

"Is this guy an idiot?!"

Becky's anger flared up instantly, entering his body and erupting from the ceiling, glaring at the Straw Hat crew.

"Circumstances have changed, the plan is cancelled!"

"Canceled? Why?!"

Luffy didn't understand, and hurriedly got up and put one foot on the table.

He had been waiting for this battle for a long time!

He must defeat that guy who can see the future!
And there's Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors!

"Let us out!"

Luffy stormed towards the door.

Even if Becky doesn't participate, he'll still have to fight. He came here for this purpose, so how can he just run away without doing anything?

Now that the assassination plan has been cancelled, he will face the enemy head-on, and he will defeat them all, whether they are generals or emperors.

He's going to be the Pirate King!
(End of this chapter)