The nursery glowed softly with morning light, highlighting the polished floors and the towering presence of Big Mom outside.
Katakuri's eyes fluttered open, alert to every sound and shadow.
Tiny fingers flexed, feeling the latent Mochi energy coiling beneath his skin.
The system pinged: Observation Haki detected. Growth potential: 95%.
Katakuri's mind raced, cataloging the positions and movements of every servant in the room.
Today, he planned his first subtle test of influence.
I am still a baby to the world… but my power begins to whisper.
Tiny hands accessed the system inventory, Mochi Mochi no Mi and Bloodline Vial glowing softly.
I do not need more power today… precision and control are what matter.
Katakuri flexed his tiny limbs, Mochi energy flowing through reinforced Haki in perfect harmony.
Even a slight ripple can plant the seeds of dominance.
System suggestion: Use controlled Conqueror Haki pulses to influence subordinate humans subtly.
Tiny, imperceptible pulses of Conqueror Haki spread through the room.
A servant paused mid-step, feeling an undefined sense of duty and focus.
Excellent… influence without detection.
Katakuri observed, cataloging every micro-expression and reaction.
These humans will be predictable tools if molded carefully.
Mochi energy reinforced small gestures—flexing fingers, subtle arm movements—each tied to Haki amplification.
Big Mom's shadow approached the doorway, massive and imposing.
Katakuri instinctively suppressed overt Haki, Mochi energy retracting slightly.
She cannot sense me… not yet.
Tiny limbs stretched, testing Mochi elasticity under Haki reinforcement.
Every small experiment now ensures effortless control later.
Observation Haki scanned Big Mom's posture, her heartbeat, and even her mood fluctuations.
A servant moved a rattle closer to him.
Katakuri flexed a finger subtly, Mochi extending just enough to tilt the rattle without touching it.
The servant's eyes widened slightly, feeling as if the toy moved on its own.
Small influence, testing boundaries… perfect.
System ping: Mochi-Haki control: 25%. Observation Haki: +0.05%. Bloodline integration: 65%.
He imagined environmental combat scenarios: every table, chair, and corridor as a tool for strategic dominance.
Tiny hands practiced Mochi shaping and Haki reinforcement simultaneously.
Even as an infant, preparation is everything.
Big Mom hummed softly, footsteps approaching.
Katakuri's tiny arms flexed, Mochi energy retracting entirely to avoid detection.
Patience… influence later.
A gentle pulse of Conqueror Haki brushed against the servants again.
One paused mid-motion, subconsciously prioritizing his care and attention.
Subtle dominance established… unnoticed by her.
Tiny Mochi tendrils extended slightly, bending a small cloth near his crib to simulate minor control.
System: Mochi-Haki synergy: 28%. Bloodline stability: 68%.
Even environmental manipulation can train precision.
Katakuri shifted his attention to Big Mom's shadow, watching her patterns carefully.
Observation… learning… patience. Every step she takes is data.
Tiny limbs flexed instinctively, testing muscle endurance under Haki reinforcement.
Mochi energy coalesced around a small crib edge, forming a semi-solid appendage capable of gentle manipulation.
A rattle shifted slightly as if guided by unseen hands.
The servant noticed but dismissed it as imagination.
Perfect… influence without awareness.
System ping: Observation Haki +0.07%. Armament Haki +0.05%. Conqueror Haki +0.03%.
Katakuri's tiny fists clenched, Mochi energy and Haki perfectly aligned.
Another test: tiny Mochi appendages tugged lightly at a blanket.
Servant eyes tracked it subtly, giving him instinctual priority attention.
Even simple movements shape perception… tiny victories now lead to control later.
Big Mom hummed again, checking the room more carefully this time.
Katakuri suppressed all overt energy, Mochi retracting fully into his body.
Even Yonko power must be hidden for now… timing is everything.
Tiny limbs flexed repeatedly, refining muscle control and Haki integration.
Mochi constructs formed briefly and dissolved, training elasticity, hardness, and precision.
Observation Haki cataloged servant behavior, attention span, and reaction times.
Every micro-observation increases efficiency.
Katakuri experimented further, creating a tiny Mochi ball reinforced with Haki and bouncing it lightly against a crib edge.
System: Mochi-Haki control: 32%. Bloodline integration: 70%.
Perfect… precision grows.
He sipped again from the Bloodline Vial, careful to take only a fraction.
Kaido's essence strengthened resilience and latent muscle growth, synergizing with Big Mom blood.
Even minimal integration today yields exponential gains tomorrow.
Tiny fingers practiced environmental manipulation: shifting small toys, bending utensils, and subtly influencing objects around him.
Every tiny movement is strategy, training, and influence combined.
Big Mom hummed closer, shadow stretching over the crib.
Katakuri's Conqueror Haki pulses were minimal, Mochi energy invisible.
She must sense nothing… yet everything is noted.
Tiny Mochi tendrils extended and retracted, forming soft shapes that tested strength and precision.
System: Mochi mastery: 35%. Observation Haki: +0.1%. Armament Haki: +0.06%.
Katakuri imagined future confrontations, every gesture now training his infant body and mind for perfect execution later.
Even infants can prepare for absolute dominance… if the mind is awake.
Tiny hands shaped Mochi constructs to simulate barriers, offensive strikes, and environmental control.
Bloodline synergy reinforced durability, speed, and latent energy.
Control, precision, patience… everything grows silently.
Big Mom hummed softly, unaware that her firstborn was subtly shaping perception, influence, and dominance in every micro-movement.
Tiny Katakuri lay in his crib, Mochi and Haki energy humming beneath the surface—a Yonko reborn, experimenting, learning, and asserting invisible influence, preparing for the world that had yet to understand the storm that had begun.