Big Mom looked at Morgans and teased, "Mama mama mama Morgans, you must have made a fortune recently, haven't you?!"
At these words, Stussy and the others all turned their gazes to Morgans.
They, of course, understood what Big Mom meant.
With Reno's sudden emergence, Morgans seized the initiative, almost monopolizing all first-hand news about him.
Those who were once on par with Morgans had, in just a few months, been left far behind by him.
Morgans chuckled and did not respond.
What was this money?
He had already made a deal with Reno, and there would be plenty of opportunities to make big money in the future.
Perhaps he could make a fortune today.
Thinking this, Morgans glanced around.
He had told Reno the news, but he didn't know if he would show up.
And just as the few of them were chatting, a group of people entered from the entrance.
Their appearance simultaneously attracted the attention of the six Underworld Emperors and all the wealthy merchants.
Morgans' eyes lit up, and he immediately picked up the camera hanging around his neck, starting photo mode.
Walking at the very front was a tall, muscular man with half of his face wrapped in a white scarf.
He exuded a captivating aura of pressure.
And his appearance also brought a brief silence to the originally somewhat noisy scene.
"The head of the Sweet Commanders, and also the strongest man in the Charlotte Family, Charlotte Katakuri!"
The King of Assassins, Piekro, couldn't help but swallow when he saw Katakuri.
His name alone was enough to awe the entire Underworld, and even on the Grand Line, he was a renowned existence.
Katakuri's great reputation, besides him being Big Mom's most outstanding son, was more importantly due to his formidable strength.
If one were to make a ranking, Katakuri could easily be placed among the second-tier powerhouses of the Grand Line.
The top powerhouses of the Grand Line, of course, were the Marine Admirals, the Yonko, and a few legendary pirates.
The first-tier powerhouses of the Grand Line were Hancock, Yamato, Bartholomew Kuma, and the like. (Based on original strength)
Below that was Katakuri.
Don't underestimate being a second-tier powerhouse; among thousands of pirates, only a few dozen were stronger than Katakuri.
Such strength was enough to lord over the masses!
"Hahahahaha… All of them are ministers of the Charlotte Family, it seems I can make a small profit today too."
A fly, no matter how small, is still meat.
Morgans smiled very happily, frantically pressing the shutter, taking photos from various angles.
In his photos, more and more Charlotte Family executives began to appear.
"Look quickly, that's one of the Sweet Commanders, Charlotte Smoothie, the long-legged older sister!"
"Those two are Katakuri's full brothers, Charlotte Daifuku and Charlotte Oven."
"Is that one of the Sweet Commanders, Charlotte Cracker? Why does he look like that?"
"Beside Cracker should be the last Sweet Commander, Charlotte Snag. Although his fame is not as great as the other three, since he can become a Sweet Commander, his strength must not be underestimated."
"That one wearing a red short skirt looks like the Butter Minister, Charlotte Galette, right? This… this is too sexy."
Gulp
"Nonsense, she's the beauty queen of the Charlotte Family."
"I think Charlotte Flampe is also good."
"Charlotte Opera, Charlotte Counter, Charlotte Zuccotto, Charlotte Noisette, Charlotte Moscato… It's rare to see so many monsters from the Charlotte Family at once."
Everyone scanned the passing executives, their faces all showing expressions of keen interest.
Ignoring the chatter, led by Katakuri, the Charlotte Family executives found their seats and sat down one after another.
The grand banquet was in full swing.
More and more invited guests arrived.
The sacred hall was soon packed.
These people, more or less, all had interests intertwined with the Big Mom Pirate Crew.
After presenting their respective gifts and offering their blessings, they all took their seats.
Not long after.
The Vinsmoke Family, led by King Vinsmoke Judge, made a grand entrance.
Everyone turned to watch.
They might not have had any dealings with the Vinsmoke Family, but Germa's power was unquestionable.
The name Vinsmoke Judge was even more resounding.
This man once gained fame across the seas for his involvement in the North Blue Four Nations Incident.
In addition, when Judge was young, he also worked with the world's number one scientist, Vegapunk, and used lineage factors to create clone soldiers and modified humans.
Regardless of his character, Judge's many achievements alone left most of the people present far behind.
Judge walked all the way and very naturally sat beside Big Mom.
"Mama mama mama… Judge, are you satisfied with today's venue setup?"
Big Mom looked at Judge with a smile, completely without the airs of an Emperor.
"Hahahahaha… Big Mom, you're too kind."
Judge laughed heartily, a smile spreading across his old face.
This rumored brutal Emperor was much easier to get along with than he had imagined.
Once Sanji and Pudding completed today's wedding, with the technology of the Germa Kingdom, plus Big Mom's connections and resources...
Unifying the North Blue would be just around the corner.
He could even expand into the New World, claiming an even larger territory.
"Mama mama mama"
Looking at the heartily laughing Judge, a faint, imperceptible shadow flashed in Big Mom's eyes.
This brainless waste, could he really unify the North Blue?!
And he wants to use her resources? Heh heh!
What a naive idiot!
Once she obtained all the technology of the Germa Kingdom, she would kick Judge aside.
People who lose their usefulness are no longer people; they are just trash.
Judge, enjoy these last beautiful moments.
Big Mom sneered inwardly.
Amidst everyone's expectant gazes, a giant wedding cake was wheeled in.
With the appearance of the bride and groom, the banquet finally reached its climax.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Sanji, dressed in a white suit, slowly walked in.
But on his face, there was an expression of utter despair.
He disliked this kind of prearranged life.
Even if the other party was as beautiful as a flower.
Beside him, Charlotte Pudding, wearing a white bridal gown, intimately held Sanji's arm, her face beaming with a happy smile.
No matter how Sanji struggled, she remained unfazed, smiling and greeting the guests along the way.
Countless people cast envious glances at Sanji.
In their eyes, Pudding was an absolute beauty.
But what they didn't know was that beneath Pudding's golden bangs, there was a third eye.
Looking at the intimately behaving pair, the uninformed crowd applauded, sending their sincere blessings to the newlyweds.
Below, at the Vinsmoke Family's seating area.
"Fortunately, this waste is taking the lead; otherwise, it would be our turn."
Vinsmoke Niji glanced at Pudding indifferently, his face full of disdain.
He truly couldn't appreciate a three-eyed Pudding.
"Hahahahaha, we spent so much money to get him out of Impel Down and even arranged such a marriage for him; this waste should naturally contribute to the Vinsmoke Family."
The eldest, Vinsmoke Ichiji, crossed his legs, a schadenfreude smile on his lips.
"Hahahahaha, that waste should be secretly rejoicing that he gets to marry Big Mom's daughter."
Vinsmoke Yonji echoed mockingly.
Hearing these harsh words, Reiju remained outwardly calm, but sighed helplessly inwardly.
She truly felt sad for Sanji.
He was disliked by his family since he was young and abandoned by Judge.
After finally breaking free from the Vinsmoke Family and finding his companions, he was then imprisoned in the dark Impel Down.
Now, he was about to become a sacrifice again.
Luck seemed to always brush past Sanji.
Noticing the mocking gazes of Judge and the others, Sanji clenched his fists tightly, his expression gradually turning desolate.
Was this his fate?
When he saw Judge in Impel Down, his heart immediately sank.
Judge had always considered him a scum and a burden to the family since he was young.
He wished he would die sooner.
How could the other party be so kind as to rescue him?
The truth was as he had guessed; Judge was still using him, draining him of his last bit of value.
Indeed, human nature remains difficult to change.
Luffy was dead.
Everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates, except for him, was permanently imprisoned in Impel Down.
The only reason he had endured until now was to get revenge on these cold-blooded bastards!
He wouldn't let Judge succeed.
Sanji knew he didn't have the strength to resist, but he could decide his own fate.
When the wedding reached its climax, he would commit suicide.
If he died in front of so many guests, the wedding couldn't proceed, and Mama would definitely lose face.
At that time, only destruction awaited the Vinsmoke Family.
Looking at the giant cake in front of him, a hint of determination flashed in Sanji's eyes, and his gaze became increasingly firm.
At the same time.
"Perfect timing."
High in the sky, Reno smiled faintly as he sensed the lively atmosphere below.
Powerful Observation Haki continuously fed back the scenes he perceived.
Reno saw many familiar faces.
Mama, Vinsmoke Judge, Morgans... and of course, his targets for this trip.
Charlotte Galette, Charlotte Flampe, Vinsmoke Reiju, and Stussy.
All four little ones, not one missing.
"Reno, do you need this concubine's help?!" Hancock gently stroked Salome's head, saying seriously.
Although she was not Mama's opponent, helping Reno divert fire and deal with others was not a problem.
"No need, you all wait for me here." Reno gave the eager women a reassuring look, then created an island cloud and descended quickly.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Sanji and Pudding slowly walked towards the giant wedding cake.
Mama rose at the appropriate moment, looked at everyone, and smiled:
"Mama Mama, thank you all again for traveling so far to attend this grand banquet, but…"
Mama, who had been smiling with narrowed eyes, suddenly changed her tone and said coldly:
"Before the wedding officially begins, I must first welcome an uninvited guest!"
Mama's face suddenly changed; the originally kind old lady instantly transformed into a terrifying, hideous fat woman.
Thousands of people looked astonished.
"An uninvited guest?! Who is it?!"
"Could it be someone here to cause trouble?!"
"Ridiculous, who has the guts to come here and cause trouble?!"
"Why do I feel like something isn't right?!"
The bewildered guests discussed amongst themselves.
The atmosphere on site suddenly became strange.
The previously lively atmosphere instantly vanished.
At the same time, Mama and many ministers of the Charlotte Family suddenly looked up at the sky.
Countless guests followed their gaze and looked up.
When they clearly saw the figure on the island cloud, everyone's pupils suddenly constricted.
"Re... Reno!!!"
Someone suddenly shouted, and the dead silent scene erupted into a frenzy of exclamations.
"Reno, it really is Reno, why is he here?!"
"Oh my god, he's the Reno who is rumored to rival Sea Overlord Rocks?!"
"Reno arrived in the New World so quickly?!"
"Damn it, what is he doing in Totto Land? He's not really going to cause trouble, is he?"
"…"
Astonishment, panic, curiosity, surprise... various expressions intertwined on the guests' faces.
"He's here, Reno is really here!!"
An excited heart, trembling hands.
Morgans immediately picked up his camera and started snapping wildly.
He hadn't expected Reno to actually come today.
Was he here to congratulate?
Or to pick a fight?
Had Reno already prepared to declare war on the Yonko?
If that were true, this would be a super big news story.
Morgans guessed wildly, his somewhat plump bird body trembling slightly with excitement.
"Is he Reno??"
Next to Morgans, Stussy observed the man on the island cloud with interest.
She had also heard of Reno's name long ago.
Comparable to Rocks?
That's a bit of an exaggeration.
She knew better than anyone how powerful Rocks was.
Hmm??
Stussy, who was about to avert her gaze, suddenly trembled.
She clearly felt that just now, Reno's gaze had lingered on her for a second.
Recalling Reno's past actions, Stussy subconsciously swallowed, thinking, 'It can't be that unlucky, can it?!'
Unlike her panic.
When Vinsmoke Reiju saw Reno, her heart fluttered.
They met, they really met.
Was it heaven's pity for her?
She didn't know if it was an illusion, but Reiju felt that Reno's gaze towards her was truly a bit different.
Could it be that he really came for her?
Thinking of this, Reiju's face suddenly turned red.
This was an opportunity not to be missed.
No matter what, today she had to break free from Vinsmoke Judge's control and leave this cold-blooded family.
As long as she joined the Reno Pirates, even Judge wouldn't dare to act rashly.
"Reno, why are you here?!"
Mama's gaze gradually turned cold.
It was true that she favored Reno.
But Reno coming to her territory without an invitation probably meant he had ill intentions.
The island cloud dissipated, and Reno stepped into the wedding venue.
The Charlotte Family's Four Sweet Commanders immediately surrounded him, on high alert.
Reno's gaze swept over Katakuri and the other three in turn, and he said playfully, "If you don't want to die, you'd better get out of the way quickly."
"Presumptuous!!!"
As soon as Reno's words fell, he was sharply reprimanded by Sweet Commander Snag.
"Reno, I know you are powerful, but what do you think this place is?!"
"You dare to come to Totto Land alone, do you really think you are invincible at sea?!"
"Hehehehehe, you dare to not even put Mama in your eyes, Reno, you're very brave!!"
Sweet Commander Cracker, wrapped in biscuits, immediately echoed.
The atmosphere on the scene instantly became tense with their conversation.
Countless guests swallowed their saliva and stood up nervously.
Even though Reno had ventured into the Yonko' territory alone, they dared not underestimate him in the slightest.
In the Summit War, Reno had truly confronted Garp head-on and killed him.
They didn't believe Reno would fight an unprepared battle.
Of course, Mama was not to be trifled with either.
Having held the position of a Yonko for so many years, if she didn't have real abilities, she would have been overthrown long ago.
Their concern was whether they would be affected if a major battle broke out between the two sides.
Although they were big shots and elites in various industries, their strength was lacking.
Once caught in the battle of top-tier powerhouses, even just the aftermath would be enough to kill them countless times over.
"Reno, answer my question!"
"What is your intention in coming here today?!"
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