"It's fine even if they know; it's already rampant on TikTok, and we can at most use Kaido's instructional videos as a reference, we can't really learn from them."
Yamakaji, however, seemed to be deep in thought: "Wait... that Conquerors Haki Infusion technique..."
The three exchanged glances, instinctively pulled out their phones, and soon, the wreckage of the warship echoed with the shouts of "Thunder Bagua" rising and falling.
When Kizaru slowly descended, treading on light, he witnessed this absurd scene: three Marine Vice Admirals were facing their phone screens, grimacing as they practiced their Haoshoku expression management.
"Oh, how terrifying ~" A strange light flashed in Kizaru's sunglasses. "Are you all... having a collective spasm?"
The three Vice Admirals instantly froze like statues. Onigumo's hair and arm "clacked" to a halt, Strowberry almost pulled off his beard, and Yamakaji burned his tongue with his cigar.
"R-report, Admiral!" Onigumo snapped to attention and saluted. "We are... uh... studying enemy techniques!"
Kizaru stretched his neck to look at the phone screen, which was paused on a shot of Kaido swinging his club: "Yay ~ How diligent ~" His drawn-out tone sent shivers down their spines.
Kizaru straightened up, gazing at the already deserted horizon. "Let's pull back ~ Fleet Admiral Sengoku is waiting for your... capture report ~"
The three cleaned up the mess with ashen faces, and the warship set sail for its return journey.
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Totto Land,
Ron stood at the candy port, his compass falling to the chocolate-paved ground with a "clatter." The sight before him plunged him into a rare state of cognitive dissonance.
This was no Four Emperors' territory; it was clearly the set of an absurd play!
On the chocolate island in the distance, a giant banner several tens of meters high flapped in the caramel wind:
"The Overbearing Four Emperors Fall in Love with Me, the New Recruit" Filming Base!
—Next to it was a Q-version Mama's head avatar with pink bubble effects.
Even more preposterous were the "prop ships" moored along the Biscuit Island's coast; they were clearly the Big Mama Pirates' main ship, the "Queen Mama Chanter," but now it was painted Barbie pink, with fill lights and reflectors set up on its deck.
"Reborn as the Four Emperors Big Mama's Son, Singing on the Entire Island of Shambles!"
This banner hung at the top of the Ice Cream Castle, accompanied by a still of Katakuri wearing bunny ears and posing cutely.
A strange light gleamed in Ron's sunglasses as he mechanically turned his head, seeing floating in the jelly sea further away:
"The Crooked-Mouth Dragon King War God" Production Crew's Exclusive Sea Area,
Several Chess Soldiers were pouring food coloring into the sea, dyeing the entire area a gaudy gold.
The most outrageous was the standee at the entrance of the Cream Forest:
"Reborn as the Four Emperors Big Mama, Returning to Find Her Daughter Living in a Dog Kennel!"
Below, in smaller print, it read: "Actors wanted, three meals provided, with afternoon tea," and "Excellent actors can reduce their lifespan tax!"
"This..."
Ron was uncharacteristically speechless, unconsciously rubbing his eyes. He had thought Kaido's education group was already fantastical enough; he never expected Big Mama's side to directly pioneer the short-drama trend.
Several International Chess Soldiers wearing "Totto Land Film & Television" cultural shirts pushed a prop cart past, piled high with imitation Prometheus and Zeus dolls.
Ron keenly noticed that a few real Homies were mixed in, reluctantly reciting their lines: "Scene 1, Shot 37, action!"
A caramel-scented broadcast suddenly echoed across the island: "Please, 'The Pirate King's Son-in-Law Dad' crew, proceed to Studio 3! Brulee-sensei has prepared the Mirror World special effects!"
Ron's mouth twitched. He began to suspect if he had stumbled into some parallel universe. Where the hell had this brought him? Was this still the Pirate King's world?
The tip of his leather shoe ground a small vortex into the chocolate dock, his lenses reflecting this incredibly magical film and television kingdom.
He had thought the madness of the New World had reached its peak with Kaido's "Haki Crash Course," but he never expected Big Mama's side to completely shatter the ceiling of perception.
"To have kept this a secret to such an extent..." Ron scanned the Chess Soldiers who were setting up the scene. The perimeter of each island was enveloped in a special frosting mist, clearly the handiwork of Perospero.
Near the cream waterfall in the distance, several Homies wearing "Totto Land Pictures" work uniforms were using cotton candy clouds to set up wire-rigging devices. Ron even saw Napoleon transformed into a selfie stick, held by Brulee as she adjusted the Mirror World filters.
"Whoosh —"
The sound of sweet waves came, and a donut pirate ship covered in strawberry frosting broke through the waves.
Katakuri's tall figure stood at the bow, his scarf flapping in the caramel wind. This Sweet Commander, known for his coolness, now wore an ID badge on his chest that read "Totto Land Entertainment Chief Director & Excellent Actor."
The ship gracefully docked in front of Ron. Katakuri nodded slightly, a gleam flashing from the metal ring on his earlobe: "Welcome, Director Ron, to the Totto Land Entertainment Base."
His voice was still deep, but what he said made the air turn absurd. "Mama is preparing 'Rebirth of Me, Charlotte,' a major film, at the Cake Island main studio, and she has specially invited you to attend the premiere."
Ron's eyebrow twitched almost imperceptibly. "Director??"
"Yes, others may not know your identity, but we do." Katakuri then continued: "We have already signed a long-term cooperation with Shenyu Culture Media, and Hancock has already..."
At this point, Ron understood. So, Hancock had already expanded her business to Big Mama's Totto Land?
How impressive!
"The honor is mine." Ron calmly stepped onto the deck, his leather shoe sinking into the non-slip mat made of cotton candy.
As Katakuri turned, Ron's peripheral vision caught a glimpse of several familiar figures in the ship's cabin—Mont-d'Or was putting a microphone on the Book Devil, and Smoothie's juice sword had become a selfie fill light.
As the donut ship cut through the jelly sea, Ron looked at the increasingly clear main castle of Cake Island. Its original wedding cake shape had now been transformed into a giant IMAX screening hall, with a holographic projection of "The Four Emperors' Ultimate Love" promotional video hanging on its exterior walls.
"Katakuri." Ron suddenly spoke, his fingertip tapping the viewership data carved into the ship's railing. "Has the Big Mama Pirates ever considered... a strategic partnership with the World Economic News Group?"
The corner of his mouth under the scarf twitched imperceptibly. Katakuri's Observation Haki had already foreseen this question: "Mama said..." He paused, seemingly suppressing some emotion, "After filming a few more short dramas... we can consider having Morgans come for an exclusive interview."
"Oh."
As the ship passed an island, a cream fountain suddenly erupted, exploding into a "Warm Welcome" syrup message in the air.
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