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Chapter 167 Cracker: Protecting Mom is My Duty!

Chapter 167 Cracker: Protecting Mom is My Duty!
Katakuri's words caused all the Charlotte Family executives present to fall silent.

The twelve constellations.

Even today, they still feel that the existence of this organization is like a strange dream.

In the beginning, this little-known organization was seen by them as just a 'stupid organization' with some power and that acted recklessly.

Despite the fact that their brother, Snack, one of the Sweet Commanders, died at the hands of the Rat of the Twelve Zodiacs, the Big Mom Pirates began a relentless pursuit of the Rat.

But that's about it.

As mentioned before, the Charlotte family is a pirate family, and the 85 children of the Charlotte family come from 45 different fathers.

Blood ties are their bond, but that's all.

Most of them didn't have any particularly deep feelings for Snack, and their pursuit of him was only because he had offended the 'BIGMOM Pirates' banner.

They still don't really care much about the twelve zodiac signs.

But as time went on, things began to change.

More and more members of the twelve constellations are appearing, and each one is incredibly powerful.

Not long ago, the Navy issued bounties for the twelve constellations.

Even though they are subordinates of the Four Emperors, they still have to admit it.

That organization known as the 'Twelve Constellations' has become a behemoth on the high seas.

While it is still not enough to make the Four Emperors fear it, it is undoubtedly a formidable opponent, and certainly not the kind of 'minor character' that can be destroyed at will.

“Katakuri, I know you don’t support going to war against the Zodiac. But this is Mother’s decision—we can’t go against it.”

At that moment, a woman with exceptionally long legs also spoke softly.

She is Charlotte Smoothie, ranked second among the Sweet Commanders.

What she said was a fact that everyone present already knew.

At this tea party, BIGMOM will announce to the world via live Den Den Mushi throughout Totto Land that she will wage war against the Zodiac and is determined to obtain 'Neverland'.

However, there were differing opinions within the Big Mom Pirates regarding this decision.

Even relatively calm executives like Perospero, Katakuri, and Smoothie didn't think it was a good choice.

Especially Katakuri.

For him, Snag's death was something to be avenged—and he did indeed lead a team in a long chase after the Rat.

But it was precisely because of this that he learned how unpredictable the Rat's abilities were and how mysterious the twelve constellations were.

He did not think it was rational for his mother to declare war on such an enemy in such a high-profile manner.

Ultimately, this is just another capricious decision by BIGMOM.

Katakuri could almost 'see' how his beloved younger siblings and family would be harmed in this war.

But
“I never intended to disobey my mother, Smoothie.”

Katakuri said calmly.

As the second-in-command of the Big Mom Pirates, he was already used to his mother's willfulness and capriciousness.

He knew he couldn't stop his mother's decision—or to be more precise, in the distant past, he had tried to stop it, but the result was that he was almost killed.

BIGMOM's decision is absolute.

Therefore, his real purpose in raising the topic of the twelve zodiac signs at this moment is...
"There are still three days until the tea party. The guests for the tea party will begin to enter Totland in large numbers starting the day after tomorrow. Among them, we need to guard against any unusual movements by the members of the Twelve Constellations."

He glanced around and said in a deep voice.

This is his purpose.

He couldn't change his mother's mind, but he could do his best to protect his brothers and sisters.

"Katakuri-nii-san, do you think the Twelve Zodiacs would dare to attack us first!?"

At this point, the short-statured Dosmarsh also said in a deep voice, "Impossible, right? We are the Big Mom Pirates—"

"They're not the kind of organization that would care about this kind of thing."

At that moment, Katakuri looked at his younger brother and said, "My suggestion is to activate 'Maximum Sugar Level Alert'."

Upon hearing this, the officers of the Charlotte Pirates all widened their eyes in surprise.

"Highest sugar content?" *N
"Katakuri, is this necessary?"

Of everyone present, the only one older than Katakuri, Perospero, had a furrowed brow.

He knew, of course, that the highest sugar alert level meant that even during the tea party, the members of the Charlotte family had to remain on high alert.

The waters near Totland will be placed under complete martial law, and all Homies within Totland will be activated. All warships will be deployed to ports, ready to set sail at any time.

"Brother Perospero"

After hearing this, Katakuri glanced at Perospero and said, "This is my 'premonition'."

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So Perospero fell silent.

He was certainly aware of the abilities his younger brother possessed.

Because he had trained his Observation Haki so extensively, he could even 'foresee the future' for a short period of time.

In addition, his intuitions and premonitions outside of combat became extremely accurate as a result—like a wild beast that can keenly sense invisible dangers in the air.

Therefore, he naturally had to respect Katakuri's 'premonition'.

And it was at this very moment
"I agree with Katakuri's suggestion—we must be wary of the Zodiac's forces!"

Such voices also rang out from the crowd.

"Cream?"

Perospero glanced at it and was also taken aback.

The person speaking at this moment was none other than Charlotte Cracker, one of the three Sweet Commanders.

“Brother Perospero, I think Brother Katakuri is right.”

At this moment, Cracker declared righteously, "The Twelve Constellations are indeed a group of very dangerous and powerful guys. Mother's tea party cannot be disturbed—we'll just have to endure the hardship."

After saying that, he volunteered even more.

“Now that Lola has left, Chocolate Island, as the welcoming island for this tea party, is the place that needs strong people to be stationed here the most. I think it would be very suitable for Katakuri and Smoothie to be stationed here.”

"'The Great Funeral Parlor' will arrive tomorrow—as previously agreed, he will bring the Rat's corpse as a 'proclamation' of Mother's declaration of war against the Twelve Constellations, so I will be responsible for stationing myself on Whole Cake Island and handing over the body to him."

"If an enemy attacks, my cookie soldiers on Whole Cake Island can react in time."

Upon hearing this, Perospero nodded subconsciously.

Katakuri frowned.

To be honest, he didn't really think that 'Big Hand Funeral Parlor' would hand over the rat's corpse.

But since the other party dared to come to Whole Cake Island this time, and as far as he knew, the Rat had indeed stopped accepting missions recently.

This made Katakuri wonder—had he underestimated the King of Assassins?
Of course, leaving that issue aside.

Katakuri had to admit that Cracker's statement was correct.

If the twelve zodiac signs do indeed enter Tottoland during this tea party, then the most noteworthy places are indeed 'Chocolate Island' and 'Cake Island'.

Chocolate Island, serving as the "welcome island" for this tea party, is where all the guests gather upon arrival and is also the most diverse area in terms of people.

In addition, Whole Cake Island is of course a key point.

Cracker, as the Minister of Biscuits and one of the Three Sweet Commanders, originally created biscuit soldiers to guard Whole Cake Island.

Entrusting the defense of Whole Cake Island to him is naturally the most suitable option.

"But your injury."

But at this moment, Perospero looked at Cracker with some hesitation.

He was well aware that Cracker's injuries had not yet fully healed since his last battle with the 'Lizard King' Hanafuda, and even the biscuit soldiers he created were rather fragile.

"It's ok."

But at this moment, Cracker declared righteously, "My injuries have almost healed—protecting Mom is my duty!"

"Furthermore, I don't think the Twelve Constellations will really attack Whole Cake Island. After all, not only is Mom on that island, but even the 'Pirate Godfather' is there now."

"Besides, Whole Cake Island is located in the heart of Totto Land. If they show up there, you can come to their aid immediately, right?"

At this point, he glanced around and said, "Besides, I never said I would guard Whole Cake Island alone—Owen, Daifuku, and Montor." He named a few people: "I think we can have them guard Whole Cake Island together."

Perospero was somewhat stunned after hearing Cracker's precise and meticulous arrangements.

How could he not know that his younger brother was so resourceful?

Could it be that he studied diligently every day after his injury and made progress?
But at the same time, he still has to admit that Cracker's point is still very valid.

Moreover, the people Cracker pointed out were all the most powerful and advocating war against the twelve constellations within the Big Mom Pirates.

"Katakuri?"

Perospero looked at Katakuri.

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The latter, meanwhile, continued to toss the glutinous rice ball in his hand, squinting as he pondered for a moment.

then
"Let's arrange it this way."

He nodded slowly, acknowledging Cracker's words.

“In that case—Brûlée, use your abilities to send us back to Whole Cake Island tonight.”

Upon hearing this, Cracker immediately responded.

"No problem, Brother Cracker!"

Charlotte Brûlée nodded in agreement.

Thus, the security arrangements for this tea party seem to have come to a 'perfect end'.

The Charlotte family executives also began to discuss and assign islands to their respective responsibilities.

But at this moment
"Perosperoco".

Katakuri, however, whispered a greeting to Perospero beside him.

"Ok?"

"What's the situation with that photo?"

Katakuri asked in a low voice.

"Kukukuku, of course it's safe."

Perospero said in a low voice, "Deep within the vault, Homies patrol every day. It can only be taken out on the day of the tea party. Otherwise, even we only have the right to watch and are not allowed to take it out, otherwise the highest alarm will be sounded. Don't worry."

He certainly knew about the photograph Katakuri was referring to.

That was their mother, Bigom's only weakness.

"Ah That's good."

Hearing this, Katakuri nodded.

But
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At this moment, he was still holding that piece of glutinous rice ball in his hand.

"boom!"

Even after the dark glutinous rice ball in his hand crumbled, he still didn't let go.

He still felt a little strange.

No, it should be said that he has had this feeling for a long time.

From some point onward, he had always felt a subtle sense of disharmony in the atmosphere of Tottoland.

But the key point is that even with his extremely powerful Observation Haki, he couldn't pinpoint exactly where the problem was.

"Um"

Katakuri looked at his brothers and sisters in the room.

"It must be my imagination."

He muttered to himself.

Not long after.

"We're here, Cracker. This is the mirror that leads to Whole Cake Island."

Mirror world.

Charlotte Brûlée led Cracker to a huge mirror and said with a smile.

"Is this a mirror specially made for this tea party?"

Cracker looked at the huge mirror, patted Brulee on the shoulder, and asked her this question.

"Yes, it's not only large but also very sturdy—after all, it's to ensure smooth movement between the islands."

Speaking of this, Brulee raised her head with a hint of pride.

As a user of the Mirror-Mirror Fruit, her ability allows her to freely travel between mirrors, making it extremely important for gathering intelligence, strategic relocation, and transporting supplies.

"Yes, we must ensure that the operation proceeds smoothly."

Then, Brulee heard Owen, the 'Minister of Baking,' speaking behind her.

"However, this time it went unexpectedly smoothly, which meant that most of our opponents were scattered across various islands."

This hot-tempered, burly man spoke very softly at this moment.

".ha?"

Brûlée froze: "Brother Owen, what are you saying?"

She instinctively turned her head, wondering if she had misheard.

But the next moment...
"Yes - after all, the opponent is that BIGMOM. Although we have made preparations, it is still very important to ensure that he is alone without any help."

Beside Irving, 'Bean Minister' Daifuku also spoke.

"You guys"

At this moment, Brulee, who had already realized what was happening, had no time to say anything more.

The next moment, she felt something furry hit the back of her head.

Then she collapsed.

"Hmm, as expected—my mirror world is a bit distorted; I need to use that to fix it a little. Oh, all done!"

In a daze, Brulee felt as if she were tied up with a rope.

But her remaining gaze can still be seen.

A figure stood before her.

Behind that figure, a huge tail swayed and fell, transforming into another 'she'.

And on that figure's head was a hat.
Dog face mask.

"who are you?"