One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 352 Big Mom, the Four Emperors, The Curtain Falls

After the Fire Festival, Wano Country immediately entered war mode, with the Beast Pirates' 20,000-strong crew about to embark on an expedition, requiring an astonishing amount of manpower and resources.

Ships, weapons supplies, and food.

Every day, a large amount of supplies are transported to Baiwu's port.

Meanwhile, Groudon departed Wano Country.

"Hades."

Good stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the waterfall on the outskirts of Wano Country, pondering whether or not to take out the ancient weapon Pluton.

According to the information he had, Hades could destroy an island with a single shot, and its power should be very close to that of Uranus. Moreover, there was a high probability that it could also be powered by the Mother Flame.

But transportation is a major problem.

If I remember correctly, Zou's elephant was a tool for transporting Hades, but he couldn't control it.

That guy is bound to a master and only obeys the orders of Joy Boy and the Kozuki clan. He was punished for his mistakes and can only walk, which is worse than being a slave.

"And Shirahoshi."

Goode's mind raced.

Poseidon, also known as the White Star, is the "King of the Sea".

It can command Sea Kings in battle, so it should have awakened its abilities by now, but it can't find a good way to use them yet.

No matter how strong the Sea Kings are, they can't land and fight.

Several days flew by.

The Totland Islands.

The tea party has ended, and Katakuri's rise to power in Whole Cake Island has shocked the world, while also raising questions about Big Mom's situation.

Can Charlotte Linlin, the "old lady," still be a Yonko?
The core area, Cake Island!

"Welcome, Mr. Goode!"

The ministers, accompanied by their guards, nervously arrived at the port to greet them.

Time has passed, and the minor friction of that year has long since faded into the past. Even Irving, one of the parties involved, has let go of his hatred.

Even if you're angry, you can't show it!
"Line up!"

The soldiers straightened their backs and stood at attention.

"It's a fairy tale world."

When Goode first came to the world, everything he saw was like a fairy tale, with delicious candies and desserts on display everywhere.

Moreover, the smiles on the faces of the residents passing by were enough to show that the governance of the Kingdom was quite good and that the ministers in charge had put their hearts into it.

Unfortunately, this prosperity was built on bloodshed; "careful selection and ruthless plunder" was the hallmark of the entire nation.

After Katakuri takes over, it remains to be seen whether the Whole Cake Island will make any changes.

Below the cake castle.

Katakuri waited with his brothers and sisters.

"They're coming!"

Katakuri suddenly spoke, then walked out alone, a trident emerging from his arm and landing in his hand.

Almost simultaneously, the carriage stopped.

Good stepped down from the carriage and strode toward Katakuri, taking the greatsword handed to him by his subordinate.

No words are needed.

The two men simultaneously swung their weapons!

"Qiang!!!"

The winds rose and the clouds surged; a bolt of lightning exploded!
The sky. Habitually cracking.

The two sides parted ways immediately upon contact.

The collision just now was merely a greeting, a confirmation of each other's strength.

Goode's smile blossomed.

“You kept your promise, Katakuri.”

"I'm just going my own way."

Katakuri calmly replied.

Without Goode's provocation, he would most likely be the same as he was a few years ago, so in a sense he should thank Goode.

"Come with me, it's afternoon tea time now."

Katakuri turned and entered the castle, quickly arriving at the banquet hall. However, his other brothers and sisters did not follow, and Goode's entourage was also stopped.

Only Katakuri and Good were in the room.

Katakuri took off his scarf, revealing a large, eel-like mouth, and his slightly apologetic smile was quite terrifying.

"I'm sorry, I don't want my younger siblings to see me like this."

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Good was speechless.

This guy is way too concerned about his image.

Fine wines and delicacies were already prepared, along with donuts.

Katakuri picked up a donut smeared with candied fruit and covered in chocolate and handed it to Goode, his eyes full of anticipation.

Would you like a donut?

“No.” Goode refused decisively.

He has no prejudice against sweets and likes things like ice cream, but his ingrained beliefs require him to exercise restraint.

This donut is at least two meters in diameter, and it looks sickeningly sweet; eating it would definitely cause high blood sugar.

"Don't forget it."

Katakuri lay back in his chair, opened his mouth wide, took a big bite of half a donut, and then poured himself a sip of black tea.

"Ah, delicious donuts!"

"Eating donuts while lying down, this is the ultimate happiness!"

A rather indulgent style.

Good picked up a bottle of wine, sat down at the table, and complained, "Aren't you afraid I'll tell others about you looking like this?"

Do whatever you want.

Katakuri was very relaxed at that moment.

Maintaining the image of a perfect older brother at all times is too tiring; only afternoon tea time allows him to completely relax.

Unlike his family, the man in front of him was arguably his only "friend," and he wanted to show his most authentic self to him.

Friends should treat each other with honesty!
Good shook his head helplessly.

"You defeated Aunt Lingling?"

"Ah."

Katakuri nodded, recalling the battle in the mirror.

That battle was the toughest he had ever faced, but he maintained the initiative throughout.

Until finally, he saw fear on his mother's face, and at that moment he knew he had won.

Katakuri, unwilling to discuss the matter further, changed the subject, asking, "Good, you're here for the Poneglyphs, aren't you?"

"Yes."

Goode nodded.

There are two historical records of the world, one shared by all the beasts, and the other not shared by any of them.

Katakuri pulled out a rubbing of a road marker from his body, clearly having prepared in advance, and it looked like he had made the rubbing secretly, otherwise he wouldn't have hidden it in his body.

"take it."

"Ok?"

Goode was quite surprised.

"Just give it to me?"

“I’m not interested in the One Piece, and we’re friends.”

Katakuri waved his hand.

He wasn't entirely uninterested in the Great Treasure, but his biggest goal in life was to protect his younger siblings, so the Great Treasure wasn't that important compared to that.

Moreover, the entire nation will likely have to rely on the man before them in the future.

"Thanks."

Goode took the rubbing and glanced at it.

It's a portion that none of the beasts have.

Good put away the rubbing and asked, "Katakuri, I would like to see Aunt Linlin and give her my regards to Brother Kaido."

"Mother."

Katakuri remained silent for a long time.

"Come with me, Mom is in the Temptation Forest on the east side of the island."

On the eastern side of the island lies the Temptation Forest.

The forest is filled with traps and all sorts of strange creatures, as well as countless desserts and fruits.

Trees, berry bushes, mushrooms.
All crops are related to food.

Deep in the forest.

Katakuri stopped and pointed to the wooden house ahead.

"My mother lives here now."

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Goode looked at the wooden house and could sense a familiar aura inside, but the aura was very weak, like that of an ordinary person.

"Squeak~~"

The door of the wooden house was pushed open, and then a short old woman with a face full of wrinkles and a hunched back walked out of the house, with a bamboo basket hanging on her arm.

"this?!"

Goode was stunned.

It's Lingling!
However, Charlotte Linlin, one of the Four Emperors who had ruled the region for decades, now looked like an old woman nearing the end of her life, picking berries and mushrooms in the forest.

Goode remained silent for a long time, then sighed.

"let's go."

Let's not bother Lingling anymore.

(End of this chapter)