One Piece: Nobody knows Devil Fruits better than me.

Chapter 112 The sun hanging in the sky will eventually set.

"Click."

With the sound of the portal opening, the rat returned to the surface from the depths of the earth.

After three consecutive battles, maintaining a state of 'annihilation' while fighting, the severe depletion of physical strength was inevitable.

Especially with the massive spatial collapse caused by the giant soldier's hand and the multiplication fruit, it wouldn't be surprising if he were to be completely drained of his strength in one strike.

but
"At least it's resolved."

The mouse, back on the ground, murmured softly.

It was at this moment that he noticed that the cave walls, which had already been hollowed out, were now dilapidated and cracked everywhere.

Clearly, even though the battle was taking place underground, the intensity of the fighting still carried over to the surface.

It is precisely because of this that the Rat can see the distant sea through the cracks and holes inside the cave.

At that moment, the light that illuminated the sea gradually moved westward.

The sun, which had been hanging in the sky, had begun to set.

The rat knew that it would eventually sink below the surface of the sea.

Several days later, Dinosaur Island.

"Admiral Hanafuda, are you really going to take them all?"

As the treasure, carried out from the secret chamber on Dinosaur Island and loaded onto the ship under Hanafuda's orders, one of Hanafuda's subordinates hesitated.

It should be noted that these treasures are worth over 10 billion yen in total. They represent all the wealth that Hanafuda has accumulated over the years, almost comparable to the treasury of a small kingdom.

"Ok?"

Before him, Hanafuda's pupils instantly transformed into ferocious vertical pupils: "Are you questioning my orders?"

"No, I wouldn't dare. I just... I wanted to ask where we're going to send them?"

The subordinate quickly changed his tune.

"Where to send it? You don't need to know that."

Hanafuda calmly said, "We will be staying in Wano Country for a long time this time, and I have a secret place to keep this treasure safe."

While talking.

"Bulu Bulu." "Bulu Bulu."

Just then, the Den Den Mushi rang, and the subordinate breathed a sigh of relief, handing it over: "Hanafuda Admiral, it's...it's 'Plague' Queen on the phone!"

Upon hearing this, Hanazha snorted coldly before answering the phone.

Then, from the other end of the Den Den Mushi, a slightly off-key voice came out: "Yo, Hanafuda-san."

"I heard you fought that Cracker from Bigom's crew this time—how was it? Are you satisfied with my previous modifications?"

It's easy to see from his title that Hanafuda, as Kaido's friend, holds a high position in the Beasts Pirates.

"very nice."

Hanafuda clenched her fist and answered softly.

Immediately, an exaggerated cheer came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi: "As long as you're satisfied!"

But then, the voice suddenly became serious.

"Admiral Hanafuda, I heard from Kaido that you're going back to Wano Country for a while?"

"Yes."

The flower cards remain concise and to the point.

"That would be perfect. It just so happens that Brother Kaido has something important to discuss with you, about that guy Caesar Clown."

Quinn seemed to become somewhat displeased as he spoke.

"That guy's artificial Devil Fruit technology seems to have made a breakthrough, and although he's still in SSG, he seems to have already contacted JOKER. They'll be discussing cooperation soon. That guy, as always, lacks the persistence of a researcher," said the man who was recklessly modifying human bodies.

"In short—those Zoan-type Devil Fruits in your 'treasure trove' might come in handy soon, so Brother Kaido sent me to specifically inform you to come over as soon as possible!"

He said so.

After the words were spoken, from the other end of the Den Den Mushi, one could faintly hear Quinn muttering something like, "They actually plan to spend so much treasure to invest in that garbage technology. They have no eye for talent. My modification is clearly the best technology."

Hanafuda listened, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

He could certainly understand what Quinn meant.

Kaiser Clown, the second-in-command of the Navy's SSG, Queen the Plague of the Beasts, the renowned Vegapunk, and Vinsmoke Judge, the leader of Germa 66—these famous scientists were all once members of the same research team.

Their research paths differed, so they couldn't stand each other.

But this is not important.

The important thing is
"A treasure trove, I understand."

He grinned.

"I'll be there soon."

At the same time, 'All Nations' Totland.

Whole Cake Island, inside the giant cake castle.

"Oh my god—that's really what Cracker said?"

BIGMOM's enormous form sits on an exquisite Western-style chair, with Zeus and Prometheus floating beside his massive body.

"Yes, mother."

Before her stood a man carrying a long sword that looked like an ice cream cone.

He is Charlotte Moscato, the "Ice Cream Minister" of Totland.

"Brother Cracker reported that 'Big Hand Funeral Parlor' has agreed to cooperate and will present the head of the Rat after a period of time."

"A period of time?"

But then he heard Bigom's dangerous voice: "He should know that this won't satisfy me, right?"

"And why didn't he come to see me in person?"

BIGMOM was clearly not satisfied with this abstract description—she wanted a specific time, preferably to see the Rat's head right now.

Moscato, a rare figure in the Charlotte family known for his strong sense of justice, immediately defended his brother, saying, "Mom, the main issue is that this time it also involves 'the Beasts'."

"Cracker got into a fight with Hanafuda, who came to negotiate on behalf of the beasts, and was seriously injured. Perospero and Katakuri both checked on him, and his injuries even weakened the biscuit soldiers he usually created for patrols."

"But Brother Cracker is willing to guarantee with his 60 years of life that you will definitely be able to see the Rat at your 'birthday tea party' this year!"

Upon hearing this, the bloodshot veins in BIGMOM's eyes finally subsided slightly, and his mood seemed to improve somewhat.

Perhaps it was because she knew that Cracker didn't have the courage to disobey her, let alone risk his 60 years of life.

Perhaps it was because Moscato mentioned Kaido that she realized the difficulty of the matter itself.

But perhaps it's simply because
"A tea party? I'm really looking forward to it!"

BIGMOM let out a unique, cheerful laugh: "Using the head of the 'Rat' of the twelve zodiac signs as a gift, that Piecrow guy's idea is indeed quite good, hehehehe!"

The two Homies floating beside her quickly echoed, "Yes, yes, Mom."

"The atmosphere will definitely be lively then."

The usual music from Cake Island then began, seemingly anticipating the next tea party.

But obviously.

Neither Bigom, nor the Homies, nor anyone on the high seas could have imagined it.
Just how 'lively' will the upcoming tea party be?
(End of this chapter)