Chapter 53: Chapter 53
Totto Land waters, Whole Cake Island harbor.
The same scene that had occurred two days prior when Katakuri set sail was unfolding once more.
Once again, a crowd surged, escorting two tall young men towards the pirate ship.
"Cracker! Snack! You must be careful! Please, you have to find Mama and Big Brother Katakuri!"
Brulee, her face haggard and panicked, stammered as she spoke.
She had already repeated these words at least ten times.
The truth was, the current state of Totto Land had reached a critically precarious point!
First, the queen of Totto Land, Charlotte Linlin, captain of the Big Mom Pirates, had lost contact over ten days ago after departing to Wano Country.
Then, within less than a week, explosive news spread across the seas.
The pirate crew led by Straw Hat Luffy had defeated the alliance of two Emperors in Wano Country, toppling the once-invincible rulers of the New World—Kaido and Big Mom—who had dominated for decades.
Straw Hat Luffy, with a bounty of 3 billion berries, ascended to the throne as one of the new Four Emperors.
Upon hearing this news, the children of the Big Mom Pirates were thrown into chaos.
Though Big Mom could sometimes be unreliable, her strength was among the top—a monster among monsters.
For years, the prosperity of Totto Land and its relentless expansion into neighboring islands had been sustained by the overwhelming might Big Mom had accumulated over decades.
It could truly be said that Big Mom was the soul of Totto Land.
The archipelago could survive without Katakuri, without her children—but not without her!
The moment news of Big Mom defeat spread, the waters of Totto Land grew restless, with undercurrents of unrest surging.
Especially with the two newly ascended Emperors—Marshall D. Teach and Buggy the Clown.
Their pirate forces had been increasingly active in Totto Land's waters, seemingly probing the strength of the Big Mom Pirates.
If Big Mom's disappearance was confirmed, the vast territory of Totto Land would become a feast for these two forces to devour.
Thus, Katakuri, the strongest among Big Mom's children, stepped forward without hesitation.
Setting sail to Wano Country, he carried the hopes of everyone to bring Big Mom back.
The children of the Big Mom Pirates placed absolute trust in their second eldest brother.
Though he had once lost to Straw Hat Luffy, his position as the second strongest in the crew remained unshaken.
But who could have predicted it?
The very next day after Katakuri set sail, all contact with him was lost.
No matter how they tried to reach him via Den Den Mushi, there was no response.
Now, Big Mom's children were utterly distraught.
With their protector Big Mom missing and their protector Katakuri also gone, the situation in Totto Land had escalated into a full-blown crisis.
In their panic, the children had no choice but to elect the currently strongest among them—Cracker—along with Charlotte Snack, who had lost his title as one of the Sweet Commanders after his defeat by the "Mad Monk" Urouge, to set out once more in search of Big Mom and Katakuri.
This was a desperate move—because without Big Mom, Totto Land was doomed to fall.
Cracker bore no trace of pride or joy on his face.
Instead, it was filled with worry and a faint hint of despair.
He was well aware of just how strong Katakuri was.
Though they were both part of the Sweet Commanders, facing his flawless elder brother meant being utterly crushed in battle.
Thus, Cracker's feelings toward Katakuri were a mix of reverence and fear.
Yet even a powerhouse like Katakuri had gone missing after setting off for Wano Country.
This filled Cracker with dread.
Just what kind of place Wano is? Why had Kaido, Big Mom, and Katakuri—one after another—vanished without a trace because of it?
Just as Cracker and Snack boarded their prepared ship and were about to set sail, the world suddenly plunged into darkness, as if night had fallen in an instant!
"Blackbeard?" Cracker mind immediately jumped to Blackbeard Dark-Dark Fruit powers.
Then, instinctively, he looked up at the sky.
Clang!
Cracker sword fell onto the deck, but he didn't even notice, his mouth hanging open as he stared at the sky.
A golden bird with a wingspan of twenty kilometers blotted out the sky, its overwhelming presence casting a terrifying shadow over the bustling sea, passing over countless scattered islands and striking fear into poeples hearts!
On a donut-shaped island floating on the sea, two towering men stood frozen, gaping at the colossal bird.
One had twin horns and missing front teeth, while the other had a bloated face with a massive red nose and a large liquor jug in hand.
They were none other than the Fourth Commander, Avalo Pizarro and the Eighth Commander, Vasco Shot, under the command of the Yonko Blackbeard.
Exchanging glances, they saw the same shock reflected in each other's eyes.
What horrified them wasn't the enormous bird—but the figures standing atop it, each radiating an overwhelming aura.
At the forefront were two figures whose presence was especially terrifying, their monstrous Conqueror's Haki sweeping unchecked across Totto Land.
"Kaido! BIG MOM!" Pizarro's face twisted in horror, as if he'd seen ghosts.
Vasco Shot was so startled he forgot to drink, shuddering before hastily tossing his liquor barrel aside.
The two immediately ducked their heads and bolted for their ship at the harbor.
"Damn the Marines! What kind of bullshit news were they spreading?! Those bastards must've done this on purpose—trying to throw the New World into chaos! Shot, hurry back and report to Teach! Kaido and Big Mom are completely unharmed!"
Pizarro's expression was as foul as a groom discovering his bride was a crossdresser—with dicks even bigger than his own.
"Worororo! Linlin, why are all your kids at the harbor? Did they already know we were coming and came out to greet us?"
Kaido booming, signature laughter echoed over Whole Cake Island, silencing the crowded port as everyone stared in disbelief at the overwhelming presence of Kaido.
The golden bird descended, its form rapidly shrinking until it transformed into a towering figure, landing atop the tallest structure on the island.
Countless pirates rained down from the sky like a storm, covering the island as they descended.
At the pinnacle of the cylindrical building, Caesar wrapped an arm around Linlin waist, stepping to the edge to gaze down below.
"Mamamama, children, come meet your father, Barbarossa Caesar!" Linlin laughed heartily.
Gulp.
On Whole Cake Island, the remaining children like Brulee and those on the ship including Cracker and Snack, were all stunned.
"Mama! Mama's back!"
Suddenly, everyone erupted into cheers.
The heavy weight pressing on their hearts was finally lifted and these children who had endured immense pressure couldn't hold back their sobs, tears streaming down their faces.
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