Something's wrong…
Something is definitely wrong!
A sense of extreme strangeness began to rise in Big Mom's heart.
As one of the Four Emperors, one of the strongest on this sea, Big Mom's perception was naturally extraordinary.
…
That feeling was like "gravity."
A scientist once conducted an experiment like this.
Put a group of people in the same room, and after a period of time, the smaller people would unconsciously gather around the larger ones.
This is the so-called "presence" and "attraction"!
This is one of the many characteristics of life.
…
As Four Emperors, both [BIG·MOM] Charlotte Linlin and [Beasts] Kaido possessed an unusually strong presence due to their own immense strength.
In fact, the moment Kaido appeared in Alabasta, the soldiers within Alabasta and the civilians sheltering underwater all looked in Kaido's direction without exception.
Even across almost half the country, even across the sea, that strong presence could still be perceived by others.
It was an incredibly strong "gravity" that passively drew everyone's gaze!
…
"Is that… [Beasts] Kaido?"
From afar, a new recruit of the Four Seas Alliance murmured, unable to help but swallow.
The ambition and passion to defend their homeland were now significantly cooled by the intense presence that was unlike anything ordinary.
An old soldier next to him, seeing this, wanted to step forward to comfort him, but before he could speak, his eyes suddenly widened considerably.
Because another strong presence suddenly emerged in his heart.
The old soldier suddenly turned his head and looked in the direction of the Fish-Man village.
That moment was the exact instant [BIG·MOM] Big Mom landed in Alabasta!
"The… second one?"
The old soldier didn't know how to describe the feeling. He spoke purely instinctively.
He wasn't very familiar with the powers on this sea, and could only vaguely name the Four Emperors. Therefore, he couldn't analyze complex things like a "pirate alliance."
All the old soldier could feel was a strong presence no less than that of [Beasts] Kaido!
…
As Four Emperors, Big Mom naturally could also feel that unusual presence coming from Kaido.
Big Mom had intended to defeat the enemy in front of her as quickly as possible, then crush them with absolute advantage, completely crushing the resistance of the Four Seas Alliance, and finally rendezvous with Kaido at the center of the country to complete the operation.
But just now, the presence from Kaido in the distance suddenly fluctuated violently!
That feeling was like being hit hard by some even stronger presence!
At this moment, Kaido's emitted "gravity" had been crushed by another, even more exaggerated force.
"Something's not right…"
Big Mom frowned.
Her impression on others was often that of barbarism and capriciousness, but fundamentally, Big Mom's mind was very clear.
At least – when she was full.
Therefore, Big Mom knew very well that Kaido might have encountered an enemy he never expected, an enemy so powerful that it suppressed the strong presence of the Beasts Pirates!
Who is it?
[Crocodile]?
No, impossible. That guy is just a newcomer on this sea. I heard he was once defeated by [Whitebeard]. It definitely can't be him!
If that's the case, then who could it be?
There is only one possibility.
[Golden Dawn] Ryan Rowan!
It's him!
That emperor who died eight hundred years ago but has now resurrected is fighting [Beasts] Kaido and is clearly at an advantage!
Big Mom had no doubt about her judgment.
It was precisely because of this that a grotesquely excited smile appeared on Big Mom's face.
"Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma, it seems that eight hundred-year-old emperor is also tied up!"
Big Mom's gaze, which could inspire fear in others, fixed on the legion of castaways before her.
"In that case, if I get rid of you all, there will be no one in this country who can stop me!"
"After all, you are just a country that relies on 'one person' to struggle to stand on this sea!"
Big Mom's aura began to rise.
"Without enough 'power,' it's impossible to stand firm on this sea!"
Speaking of which, Big Mom suddenly noticed the legion of castaways before her. Her previously fierce and frenzied eyes gained a touch of curiosity.
"Hmm? Who are you?"
"Hey, hey, Perospero!" Big Mom called out, waving her hand. "Have you seen this race before? Why haven't I heard of it!"
Before Perospero could answer, Big Mom suddenly flashed and in the blink of an eye, she was in front of the castaway legion. She then lowered her body and stared intently at the castaways with her huge eyes, exclaiming excitedly:
"What race are you?"
Big Mom was clearly very curious about the solid crystal armor on the castaways.
"Are they native to Alabasta? Or from the sky island? It can't be from the sea! I haven't heard of such a branch among the Fish-Men!"
Big Mom's greatest interest was to incorporate races from all over the world into her Whole Cake Island through "marriage," in pursuit of the true "Whole Cake Island."
The castaways before her, however, were not within Big Mom's "Whole Cake Island collection" scope.
Therefore, Big Mom was very curious about these guys in interesting crystal armor.
But at this moment, Perospero, who was by her side, finally found an opportunity to interject. He couldn't help but laugh heartily:
"Hehehehe, Mother, don't think too highly of them. Those guys are just ordinary humans!"
"It's also thanks to the Four Seas Alliance never suppressing the spread of your intelligence, otherwise Mother would have been deceived by you today!"
Perospero sneered loudly: "Those guys are just ordinary humans infected with a strange virus!"
"Huh?"
As soon as this was said, Big Mom's expression immediately turned ugly.
"They're sick? That won't do!"
If it spread to her Whole Cake Island residents, Big Mom absolutely would not allow it.
"So they're just a bunch of trash…"
Big Mom's excited expression disappeared, and she slowly stood up.
"In that case, there's no need for negotiation. Just destroy them!"
"Perospero!"
Big Mom commanded: "Go get rid of him…"
Big Mom's words were not finished, when she felt a black shadow flash before her eyes, and a castaway's fist had already directly hit Big Mom's face!
Boom!
That was definitely not an ordinary punch, but a terrifying attack with the power of a heavy cannon!
"Why talk so much, why not just start fighting!"
The one who attacked was a member of the castaways, a martial artist who trained exceptionally hard.
He thought that after taking his punch, this fat Big Mom should suffer some pain, but he found that Big Mom's body didn't tremble at all. Instead, both her eyes turned towards him.
Big Mom opened her mouth, as if in surprise, or perhaps in accusation—
"Huh?"
And just like that, it ended.
I took a long vacation.
To be honest, I was afraid to open the comment section in the middle and later stages of writing this book, "Emperor."
I was afraid of getting flamed.
Like the issue of Old Shark's broken arms, later I pondered, why should I, a manga fan, argue with animation drawing errors?
It's better to write an interesting book and think of interesting stories. That's the most fun.
Ryan Rowan's character design originated from Sinbad.
I really like the manga "Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic." Everyone has different beliefs, and everyone is worthy of being called a "King."
Although Elden Ring had not been released when this book was conceived, Ryan Rowan ultimately chose to burn the tree.
But he's not crazy, he doesn't use destined death, doesn't use destined death…
He ushered in an era of ordinary people, no longer with superior Devil Fruit users, no longer with those who dominated the seas.
Only "humans," endure forever!
I have always longed to sing the praises of "human" power.
Humans cannot defy heaven and change fate, but they can control fate and use it.
See, how great!
I hope fanfiction has fewer trolls, but this is generally impossible.
A new book is coming soon, titled "Your Dad Isn't Some Reckless Man."
Oh yes, I still like writing about muscle-bound men.
It has passed the internal signing, and investment is possible.
Witness it!