Whole Cake Island (12)
Perospero caught Brook, Lami, Bepo and Ikkaku with his candy. While Perospero enjoyed torturing the four of them, Katakuri sat on the seat on the mast.
-............ Oi. Peros-nii!- Katakuri looked towards the island.
-Mama, I take it. We must send her over to Pudding, on Cacao Island. The moment she realizes there isn't any cake on this ship, I'm done for!-
-......!? I don't think that's what we should be worrying about...-
-...... WEEEEEEEEEDDIIIIIIIIIIING...-
-HUH!?-
-CAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!-
Big Mom appeared running after the Straw Hats.
-......!!?-
-UWAAAAAAAAAAH!-
-IT'S THE COAST! GET ON THE SUNNY!-
-So our forces were the ones wiped out by that lightning blast, huh.- Katakuri quickly got to her feet.
-Oh, it's Mochi!!!!!!- Luffy looked towards the Sunny and saw the two Charlottes siblings standing there.
-Gah! Luffy! Don't even think about trying anything now!!!- Nami hit Luffy's head.
-Concentrate, Luffy!- Zoro yelled too.
-All of you, back into the Mirror World.- Katakuri pointed towards the mirror with her thumb.- In a few seconds, the lot of you will be collapsed at his feet.-
Perospero launched an attack trying to slow them down, but was easily destroyed by Luffy. Just as Luffy destroyed the wall, he was met by Katakuri's fist.
-Mochi!! Fight with me!!!- Luffy yells excitedly once they separated their fists.
-...... Now I don't know if it was a good idea to tell Luffy that.- Nami said with a twitch in her eye.
-If I'm honest... I think it was a really bad idea.- Pedro answered.
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Raven knocked on the door softly and opened the door without waiting for the person inside the room to say anything.
-I knew you'd be here.- Raven sighed as she closed the door.
Oven was sitting on his bed looking at a small photo album. This album belonged to Ludmila. She made this to collect all the photos they took during their relationship and decorated it with all her heart.
It's one of the things that Oven appreciates the most and that he doesn't let anyone touch it.
-Are you leaving?-
-It's obvious, isn't it?- Raven sat next to Oven.- After what happened, I doubt I can continue living in this country without being killed by Big Mom.-
-Have you thought about where to go?-
-I don't know... Maybe I'll join Straw Hat or the Heart Pirates... Depending on how creepy Trafalgar Law is.-
-... Have a good trip.-
Oven put the album down on the nightstand and hugged the woman gently. She returned the hug.
-I don't want to receive news of your death.-
-Not before receiving yours.-
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Pedro almost dies due to the explosion, trying to kill Perospero. Thankfully Zoro was nearby and pulled him out of danger while Perospero only received the occasional burn.
-Pedro!! Are you okay!!?- Carrot asked extremely worried.
-Y-Yes... I'm fine.- Pedro coughed up some blood.- Thank you.-
-Don't do something stupid like this again!!- Zoro yells angrily while with Bepo's help they moved him to a safer place.
-You gave us quite a scare!- Lami yelled trying to shoot Perospero, but Katakuri was faster and grabbed Perospero to get him out of danger.
-Peros-nii!-
-I'm fine Kata...- Perospero grabbed his burned arm while sweating from the pain.
Suddenly Katakuri pushed Perospero to the side just before Luffy grabbed Katakuri with his enlarged Haki-covered hand.
-GOTCHA!-
-I see... You're right; if you do that, I won't be able to do anything else!-
Big Mom started biting the Sunny like it was food.
-Hey! Stop bitting the Sunny!!-
-Ikkaku! I'll take care of Mochi. Prepare the ship and get the others out of here!- Luffy said grabbing Brulee, who stuck her head out of the mirror.
-Aye sir!-
-Let go of me!-
-Brulee!?-
-I PROMISE I'LL BE BACK! I'M LEAVING THE REST TO YOU!-
Before they say anything Luffy picked up Katakuri and ran towards the mirror. They landed without much trouble.
-...... Well done.-
-Here we can fight all we please!- Luffy smiles and smashes the mirror.
-............-
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Cracker is making the hardest decision of his life. The decision that'll change his life.
-It really sounds very tempting to go after Kaido... But I don't want to have to suffer the fury of mama...-
-I-I won't force you to do something you don't want! Besides, it's something that doesn't involve you at all... You've already done a lot for us. It is not necessary to get involved with us more than what you have already done...-
-If I'm honest, I hate the Beasts Pirates.- Cracker confessed.- The few times we had crossed with them it was a complete pain in the ass. Especially with Queen the Plague!! That sucker attacked me years ago and I had to go to the infirmary to get vaccinated!! He'll pay no matter what it costs me. Besides, it's not like my siblings are idiots and didn't realize my betrayal.-
-So... Are you telling me that...-
-I'll join the Heart Pirates.- Cracker put an arm around Rosinante's shoulders.- Besides being able to kick the Beast Pirates' ass, who would say no to a man as cute as you?-
Rosinante was redder than Shanks's hair.
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-HAWK GATLING!-
Luffy and Katakuri exchanged blows at high speed, but due to Katakuri's Observation Haki, Luffy has taken the most hits of the two.
-Fufu... Not quite right, huh?- Katakuri made many mochi arms covered in Haki.
-......!!-
-This is way more efficient!-
The only thing Luffy could do is cover his body with Haki to reduce the damage.
-I told you. In terms of our powers, there's nothing you can do that I can't.- Katakuri said stopping to throw more punches.- Speed, power, all of it. You are inferior.-
-I'm not going to lose to you, Mochi!! I have to win you!!!- Luffy launches a kick covered in Haki.- Gomu Gomu no... HAWK STAMP!-
Katakuri dodges the kick and send a kick to Luffy's face, launching him into the air and colliding with the wall of the Mirror World.
-...... A test of power next, huh? Get the hint.-
-Crap.- Luffy quickly stands up and bites his thumb.- Gomu Gomu no Elephant Gun!.-
Luffy threw an extremely big punch, but Katakuri hit him back with an even bigger punch and she ended up embedding Luffy into the wall.
-That should be enough, right? For an elephant gun!-