"Say that again?"
New World, on the Perfume Yuda.
The "Empress" Boa Hancock, standing at 1.9 meters tall, was looking down at the slave trader who had collapsed on the ground, trembling.
These guys were really something.
Although the Kuja Pirates' usual activity range was generally in the first half of the Grand Line.
But even if they hadn't heard of the "Empress's" reputation, surely they'd heard of the "Seven Warlords of the Sea," right?
Not only did these blind fools not run away when they saw them, but they actually dared to attack.
Didn't they know she hated slave traders the most?
Of course, what made Hancock angriest at this moment wasn't the fact that these guys dared to attack her and others.
Turning her gaze to the invitation in her hand, Hancock once again recalled what the slave trader captain had said earlier.
"Big Mom-sama's daughter is going to be engaged to the 'Great Hero' Naruto Uzumaki, who defeated Marine Admiral Akainu."
"If you know what's good for you..."
Hancock didn't bother listening to the rest, directly turning that person to stone and kicking him into the sea.
The slave trader on the ground saw that even bringing up a Four Emperor's name couldn't intimidate the other party, and endless regret welled up in his heart.
He had originally just wanted to use Big Mom's name to extort them.
Who knew he'd kick a steel plate?
"Impossible..."
Hancock ignored the guy on the ground, her fingers gripping the Yuda's railing tightly.
How could that piece of solid wood railing withstand the Empress's strength, especially when her emotions were so unstable right now?
Therefore, after a series of teeth-grinding creaking sounds, that piece of wood was completely crushed into a ball.
Meanwhile, Sandersonia caught Marigold's eye, both sisters understanding that any careless words could prove catastrophic.
They knew very well.
While their eldest sister might have previously tolerated their gentle advice, this devastating news had likely pushed her beyond all rational thought.
Whoosh...
Casually shooting an arrow to turn this slave trader into a stone statue as well, then kicking him into the sea in the same manner, Hancock turned to look at the crew members with a grim expression.
"Destination: Cake Island. Full speed ahead."
Everyone felt like cicadas in winter.
Marigold wanted to counsel caution about confronting a Four Emperor like Big Mom, but Sandersonia quickly intervened to stop her
Sandersonia quickly shook her head at this plump sister, her eyes rapidly changing.
'Don't be foolish at this time. Big Sister is angry for the first time like this. Be careful she doesn't beat you up too.'
Being real sisters, though not a word was spoken, the meaning could be clearly understood by the other.
Marigold also reacted, quickly pressing her lips together and not daring to say another word.
But both of them were silently breaking out in a cold sweat for their former benefactor.
Run quickly, Brother Naruto.
Better escape before Sister arrives.
Otherwise people are really going to die.
On the other side, Stussy had now led the four former CP9 members to her headquarters: Pleasure District.
She certainly couldn't just go directly to Totto Land like that.
After all, Stussy was attending the tea party as the "Queen of Pleasure District." What would it look like to take a World Government ship?
Moreover, she still needed to return to her home base to understand the specific situation.
The "Pleasure District" under Stussy's control didn't refer to a single street, but rather all underground adult service industry areas spread throughout the entire New World.
In other words, red-light districts.
Through this massive industry network, she could extend her "tentacles" and obtain vast amounts of intelligence.
Based on Stussy's understanding of a certain man, he would never agree to any marriage alliance conditions.
After all, if he could heartlessly let go of even her, how could he possibly obediently marry a woman he'd only met a few times?
Did they think Naruto Uzumaki was one of those small-time pirates?
Kalifa watched Stussy rapidly browse through intelligence reports with admiring eyes. That strong, capable career woman image was exactly her ultimate goal.
The three men on the other side looked at each other somewhat boredly.
Rob Lucci just wanted to fight someone as soon as possible to verify his progress.
Just wondering whether he could maintain such confidence after truly facing those real "monsters" of the New World.
"As expected..."
From a secret intelligence report from within Totto Land, Stussy finally saw what she wanted to see.
"Big Mom had originally planned to marry her daughter Charlotte Smoothie to Naruto Uzumaki, but according to the latest intelligence, the wedding parties have now changed to Big Mom herself and another male of unknown identity."
"This male possesses 'serpentine' characteristics, suspected to be a newly discovered human race."
Indeed, as long as that man knew what was going to happen, he definitely wouldn't compromise.
Thinking this, the smile on Stussy's face became more genuine.
"Go on, have them prepare suitable attire for you."
"I can't let you attend Linlin's banquet in such inappropriate dress."
Stussy, whose mood had turned from gloomy to sunny, even jokingly chatted with them, then had her subordinates take them to make new clothes.
According to the mission requirements they received.
This time, they needed to maintain covert infiltration. Her identity as a 'close friend of the Four Emperors' still had value, and they couldn't expose their CP agent identities unless absolutely necessary.
The main force would still be those experts from the Navy.
Naval Hero Garp, Admiral Kizaru, Admiral Candidate Momousagi, and that Vice Admiral Tsuru, who was said to have extraordinary wisdom.
Tsk tsk, it felt like it would be a super big battle.
She'd definitely have to find a chance to severely teach that stinking man a lesson.
Looking at Naruto's photo, Stussy smiled very happily.
…
"Let's go, Orochimaru. Today we'll first greet the guests."
The room door was pushed open directly. Katakuri seemed to have no respect whatsoever for this nominal "stepfather."
Even in the gaze he directed at Orochimaru, there was hidden some unknown pity.
This guy was just being used by Mama as a breeding tool.
If he was lucky, he might keep his life after the child was born. If unlucky, he might end up like Mama's previous husbands. Casually killed.
When Pudding performed "memory compilation" on Orochimaru, as Mama's most capable subordinate, he had been watching on site.
Therefore, he also knew that the guy in front of him was just a pitiful worm who deserved to die.
"Oh~ it's Katakuri-kun. Good, let's head over then."
Completely different from when memories had just been implanted, Orochimaru now showed a spring-like smile on his face.
If a certain Third Hokage came here to see this scene, he might even shed tears of emotion.
He now looked exactly like when he was learning ninjutsu under Sarutobi Hiruzen years ago.
Only after Katakuri turned around did that slightly pale face reveal curiosity and greed that were difficult to suppress.
Orochimaru himself knew.
This scene couldn't escape this man's perception.
But he didn't seem to mind either.
Very interesting. The ability to foresee the future. Observation Haki.
Too interesting.