Chapter 165: Pirate Guru? Discussion Before the Tea Party!
Totto Land.
A country named "Totto Land" didn't exist originally.
In fact, even now, this country seems strange.
It doesn't have a fixed territory but is a unified term for thirty-four islands scattered in this sea area.
Normally, such a "Country" composed of a huge number of independent islands wouldn't last long—the distance between islands makes management, troop stationing, and supply very troublesome.
But Totto Land is different.
This country has no internal strife, no discrimination, and no oppression from rulers.
Of course, the reason isn't the rulers' benevolence.
Simply because this country allows only one supreme oppressor.
Whether commoners or island ministers—everyone lives under her will.
That is the Queen of Totto Land, one of the Four Emperors, "Big Mom" Charlotte Linlin.
Within Totto Land's waters, her will is absolute.
Her created Homies roam everywhere.
They don't get tired, need no supplies, are absolutely loyal, and come in various types.
Clouds, wind, trees, fire, even the sea—they are the tentacles of her rule, almost omnipresent.
So as long as Big Mom wishes, everything in Totto Land must follow her will.
The sea turns into juice at her whim, trees must dance, clouds must laugh, houses must be chocolate or sweets.
She wants people happy, so people must sing.
She wants equality, so no discrimination allowed.
She invites people to the Tea Party, they must come.
She wants family, so those joining Totto Land aren't allowed to leave.
Or else... someone will die.
This is "Totto Land".
Dream country, utopia, such names are inaccurate.
This country itself is just a dream derived from a monster's childhood.
And now...
Totto Land's Guest Reception Island, "Cacao Island".
"Then, let's begin—Kukukuku~"
The maintainers of this dream are having a meeting.
The person announcing the start is a man holding a candy cane, with an extremely long tongue.
He is the eldest son of the Charlotte Family, "Candy Minister" Perospero.
Before him, inside a meeting room made of chocolate.
The executives of the Charlotte Family are gathered here.
"Running away at such a time... truly a headache."
"The Giant race heard the news and confirmed they won't send anyone... probably very angry."
He said, his extended tongue making his expression look like a smile.
But clearly, it wasn't.
"That girl Lola, running away now, does she want to get us killed?"
"Confirmed she fled to 'Paradise'. Use Underworld connections to catch her back—didn't 'Major Undertaker' leave early and is almost there? Let him check!"
"Yes, while Mama is busy catching up with old friends and hasn't noticed, we must hurry!"
"Hey! Chiffon, you're Lola's twin sister, you must know where she went—or if Mama finds out, we'll all be killed."
"Hey! Brûlée, didn't you check through the mirrors?"
As Perospero spoke, the crowd became agitated.
Decuplets dressed similarly shouted noisily.
A thin female swordswoman wearing a sun hat, sword at her waist, spoke coldly.
Undoubtedly, they found it hard to calm down.
Because as Perospero said.
Recently, a major event happened in Totto Land.
The Chocolate Minister of Totto Land, manager of this "Cacao Island", Charlotte Lola, fled Totto Land refusing to marry the Giant Prince.
This was huge.
Although many races gathered in Totto Land, there were no Giants due to past grudges between Big Mom and the Giant race.
So Big Mom was looking forward to announcing the marriage alliance with the Giants at this Tea Party.
This was why the Charlotte Family executives were so agitated.
Undoubtedly, if Mama found out, everyone would suffer—even as her children, she wouldn't hesitate to kill when angry.
Just as the crowd grew agitated and the situation seemed out of control.
Step!
A tall man with short red hair and a scarf, sitting beside Perospero, crossed his legs slowly.
The sound of his spurred black boots wasn't loud.
But the discussion silenced instantly.
Everyone looked at that man with solemn expressions.
Clearly.
Compared to the eldest Perospero, this man was more respected by everyone.
Of course, this was natural.
Because they were pirates, the Charlotte Family was a "Pirate Family".
Pirates always respected power and the strong.
And this man, in the eyes of the Charlotte Family, was the embodiment of... strength and perfection, second only to "Big Mom".
He was the head of the Three Sweet Commanders, Charlotte Family's second son, Flour Minister.
His name—Charlotte Katakuri.
Now, the man with prestige second only to Big Mom in the family tossed a jelly bean casually.
"Lola's matter, later."
Catching the bean, he spoke deeply.
"Later?"
Hearing this, someone couldn't sit still. "But Brother Katakuri, that's Mama's alliance with the Giants..."
The speaker was a fat man dripping with cream, sounding timid.
"Opera, the alliance is important, of course."
Katakuri glanced at his usually cowardly brother, speaking calmly. "But don't forget, 'Pirate Guru' arrived on the island two days ago. His talk with Mama seems smooth—unless unexpected, we will ally with 'Pirate Island' first."
"Thus, the Giant matter naturally needs to be handled later."
As he spoke, others listened quietly, finding it reasonable.
Correct.
Although three days remained until the Tea Party.
One of the most important guests, "Pirate Guru" Ochoku, arrived at Whole Cake Island unexpectedly early, two days ago.
Note that this Pirate Guru was one of the few surviving active members of the former Rocks Pirates.
He was a legend of the same era as Big Mom, Whitebeard, Shiki, Roger, and Kaido, with a bounty of 3.1 Billion Berries.
After the Rocks Pirates disbanded, he occupied the former headquarters "Pirate Island" Hachinosu (Beehive) until now. His strength and influence were undeniably powerful.
Such a big shot normally wouldn't attend Big Mom's Tea Party.
Indeed—in past years, Big Mom and Ochoku had no public interaction.
But this time, he not only came but arrived days early with a humble attitude.
It was said his purpose was "Alliance".
As for why this great pirate suddenly wanted to ally with Big Mom, the Charlotte Family wasn't sure, but heard it was related to "Neverland".
Anyway, Big Mom had been catching up with this old friend from the same pirate crew these days, chatting happily.
Hearing Katakuri's analysis, the Charlotte executives agreed.
"Compared to Lola, the key now... is this 'Tea Party' itself."
Katakuri scanned his siblings.
"You all know, Mama will announce to the world at this Tea Party—she will declare war on 'The Zodiac'."
"This is what we need to discuss in this meeting!"
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