One Piece: Nobody knows Devil Fruits better than me

Chapter 173 Sea Emperor, Two Astrological Signs Declare War on You

Chapter 173 The Emperor of the Sea, the Twelve Constellations Declare War on You

It's still at the top of the cake castle.

"Mama mama!"

The aunties' cheerful laughter and the Homies' singing and dancing were enough to show that the aunties were in a good mood today.

"Wang Zhi, you're here—I heard you got back to your room very late last night, what happened?"

So much so that she was quite patient with Wang Zhi, who was late.

"It's nothing."

At this moment, Wang Zhi simply smiled and said, "I just wandered around."

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"Is that so?"

The woman clearly didn't care—she was just asking casually.

Wang Zhi clearly had no interest in dwelling on this issue.

So at this moment, he simply walked to the observation deck on the castle rooftop and looked down at the sea: "Are those the 'Piecrow Company' ships?"

He pointed to the ship below that was sailing into the port of Cake Island.

"Yes—Piecrow has already told me that the body of that boy called Rat is on the ship."

At this moment, the older woman's laughter became even more hearty.

"The enemy's corpse is truly the best birthday present, oh my god!"

"Yes, yes, Mom."

Upon hearing this, the woman wearing the tricorn hat exclaimed excitedly, "And it's not just a head! I heard the 'King of Assassins' brought back a whole rat's corpse!"

"That's right, Mom... The live Den Den Mushi is ready. You can announce the death of the Rat to the whole country through the Den Den Mushi at the tea party in four days."

Zeus nodded repeatedly.

As it spoke, its gaze was fixed on the giant Den Den Mushi above Whole Cake Island.

That was a Den Den Mushi specially prepared for this tea party, connecting the entire world. It was a symbol that BIGMOM used to inform the world what would happen to those who opposed her.

"Yes, Piekro did a good job... This time we can reward him with some extra perks."

The older woman nodded: "Oh, and Cracker too—he did a great job... Hmm? Speaking of which, how's he been lately? Has his injury healed?"

It can only be said that when she is in a good mood, she is indeed quite easy to get along with, and she even occasionally thinks about her son's health.

"I heard he hasn't fully recovered yet... but he has already begun to fulfill his duties. Not long ago, he went to the vault to check on the safety of the Poneglyphs and Sister Carmel's photograph."

"Oh my, what a good child."

Upon hearing this, the woman chuckled and said, "The nun would surely be delighted to know there's such a child, wouldn't she?"

When she spoke of Sister Carmel, her expression was as innocent as that of a little girl.

But after a short while, her expression turned gloomy again.

"And... wasn't it Hanafuda that injured Cracker?"

"That bastard, let's just find a chance to get rid of him."

In her words, she seemed to transform back into the ruthless and merciless Yonko—she even seemed completely oblivious to the possibility that killing Hanafuda might trigger a war with Kaido.

"Great idea, Mom!"

"As expected of a mother!"

"Kill him! Kill him!"

But clearly, the three Homies were already used to the old lady's unpredictable moods.

At this moment, they are just smiling and praising them like this.

The woman was even happier.

"I've changed my mind. No need to wait for the tea party—I'll activate the Den Den Mushi immediately, and once Rat's corpse arrives, I'll declare war on the Twelve Zodiacs!"

"Hang his body up, hang it at the highest point on the island."

"Well, well, well... that's right. Since it's a happy occasion, we should share it with everyone as soon as possible."

She even changed her original plans on a whim.

Although this casual remark may render many people's long preparations futile.

but...

"Yes" *N

At this moment, she naturally wouldn't hear a negative answer.

Or rather, throughout the entire Tottoland, there has never been anything that could defy her will.

So the Homies immediately got to work.

Some Homies were responsible for informing Charlotte family executives on the various islands.

Other Homies activated the giant Den Den Mushi (snail phone) above Whole Cake Island and its corresponding live stream line.

then...

"Live broadcast ahead of schedule? Declaring war ahead of schedule?"

On Chocolate Island, Perospero, who had just finished assigning greeting tasks and arranging the mirror passage, put down the Den Den Mushi and saw the live broadcast screen that he had turned on in the sky above the island.

That's right.

For this declaration of war, BIGMOM even created a giant live-streamed homie on each island.

They can ensure that all the people of Totland can hear the Queen's declaration of war without leaving their homes.

"Did Mom change her mind again?"

He helplessly covered his forehead, clearly in a terrible headache.

"The tea party isn't officially starting for another ten hours or so. If they choose to declare war at this time... wouldn't the chances of the 'Twelve Constellations' coming be even greater?"

"It's alright."

Beside him, Smoothie, though also frowning slightly, shook her head: "The deployment of 'Highest Sugar Alert' is largely complete. All warships are in position at the ports of each island, and the martial law and evacuation of civilians are finished. We can be fully prepared whenever war is declared, as long as the Twelve Constellations dare to come...right, Katakuri-nii?"

She said that.

Then...

"...Katakuri-nii-san?"

Receiving no response, she instinctively looked to the side.

At that moment, Katakuri was leaning against the wall, still tossing a mochi in his right hand.

"...Um?"

Katakuri seemed to snap out of his daze and turn to look at Smoothie only after Smoothie called him again.

"...Katakuri, what's wrong?"

Upon seeing this, Perospero frowned.

He certainly knew it.

My younger brother isn't the type to just relax and unwind.

"No... I just noticed the clouds are a bit thick today."

Katakuri shook his head and said casually.

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Perospero also looked up at the sky.

Indeed, as Katakuri said.

Today in Totland, the clouds were strangely thick—the sun was almost completely obscured, with no trace of it visible above the clouds.

"That's normal. Although there are celestial Homies... after all, Totland is so big that the Homies can't guarantee that the weather across the entire region will be exactly as expected."

However, Perospero didn't take it seriously.

Throughout Totland, the sky is filled with "homies"—celestial phenomena created by clouds and wind—which can roughly control rainfall and weather.

Occasionally, clouds from other seas do drift to Totland, which is not uncommon.

"I'll have the Celestial Homies blow these clouds away in a bit—Mom doesn't like cloudy days."

"--.Um."

After a moment of silence, Katakuri nodded.

As I said before, he knew that these things were normal.

But he just instinctively felt uneasy.

"Hmm? It's Cracker... and 'Big Hand Funeral Parlor'?"

At that moment, Smoothie's words interrupted Katakuri's thoughts.

He and Perospero both looked up at the same time, looking at the live broadcast Homie above the island.

And just as Smoothie said.

On the live stream screen, the middle-aged woman was positioned in the center, while Wang Zhi stood not far to her side.

In addition, you can also see "Owen," who is responsible for guarding Whole Cake Island.

Charlotte family powerhouses, including "Dafu," were stationed in various locations nearby.

"Mmmmmm~"

Amidst the cheerful laughter of the older women, from the entrance gate on the top floor of the Cake Castle not far away.

Piecrow, the funeral home's "Big Hand Funeral Home" with a clown mask and hair like a lion.

And Clicquot, a burly man wielding a giant sword, walked behind Piecrow.

And in the middle of them, there was clearly a... pitch-black coffin being held.

"Is the one inside the coffin the 'Rat' of the twelve zodiac signs?"

At that moment, Perospero stuck out his tongue: "That Piecero guy, he's really capable... Perospero~"

"Indeed."

Smoothie nodded as well.

"..Um."

At that moment, Katakuri casually tossed a mochi ball into his hand while nodding seriously.

To be honest, even now, he still doesn't quite believe that "Big Hand Funeral Parlor" really solved the problem of the Rat.

But Katakuri understood.

Even if that "King of Assassins" had the guts of a bear and the courage of a leopard, he would never dare to deceive BIGMOM on such a matter.

Not to mention, the other party even came to Cake Island in person, which shows their sincerity no matter how you look at it.

So even though he had doubts, Katakuri didn't say anything more.

Soon, Cracker and Piecrow in the picture were already carrying the coffin to the old woman.

"BIGMOM, this is what you wanted to see—would you like to open it?"

After setting the coffin down, Piecrow asked this question.

"Open it now."

The older woman, of course, did not hesitate at all.

Upon hearing this, Cracker and Piecrow did not hesitate and immediately opened the coffin lid.

Then, the perspective of the live Den Den Mushi immediately shifted.

Almost everyone in Totland instinctively turned their heads, trying to see what the mysterious "Twelve Constellations" member's body looked like inside the coffin.

But it is precisely at this moment...

"!!!"

Katakuri's expression suddenly changed.

The glutinous rice ball in his hand was crushed almost instantly, and his expression turned extremely gloomy in an instant. His usually cold and confident eyes were filled with unbelievable shock for the first time.

He has already seen the future!

then...

"boom!"

Without hesitation, he turned around and flew towards the huge mirror that had just been prepared not far away.

But just moments later, Smoothie and Perospero's expressions also froze.

Or rather, throughout the entire Tottoland region, all the sufficiently senior members of the Charlotte family's leadership froze in shock.

Because at this moment, they had all seen the figure inside the coffin in the scene.

"That's definitely not the Year of the Rat."

On the contrary, it was a woman.

She had white hair, a wrinkled face, a square face, and wore lipstick.

Her eyes were closed, as if she were dead, but even so, a stiff, unreal smile remained on her face.

Almost all members of the Charlotte family recognized the figure's identity.

That is...

"Sister Carmel!?"

Perospero nearly bit off his own tongue.

"How is that possible..."

Smoothie covered her mouth at that moment.

Then, they both realized at the same time... something big was about to happen!

And that's exactly what happened.

now.

At the top of the cake castle, the joyful atmosphere had frozen, and even the wind seemed to have stopped flowing.

"A... a nun!?"

Standing in front of the coffin.

The joy on the face of the infamous sea emperor, whose fearsome reputation resounded throughout the world, vanished in an instant.

BIGMOM... No, Charlotte Linlin's fierce eyes were now wide open.

With a whisper that seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of her throat, her massive body became unsteady for the first time.

She leaned forward, trembling, and looked incredulously at the figure inside the coffin.

And it is at this very moment...

"Lingling".

She heard the answer.

Then, she saw Sister Carmel in the coffin open her eyes.

Her voice sounded a little strange, but her tone was as gentle as Charlotte Linlin remembered: "You've grown up."

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"Sister...you...you still..."

The woman's expression was somewhat strange—in that instant, it seemed as if countless emotions and thoughts were shifting within her eyes.

Anger, seriousness, doubt...

But all those countless emotions were eventually replaced by a profound joy.

"Where did you go back then...?"

She spoke, and her voice once again became like that of an innocent child.

She seemed to want to ask something, but only for a moment...

"bake!"

She then saw Sister Carmelo in front of her suddenly collapse.

Her body suddenly began to burn fiercely, cracking inch by inch, until finally...

In the blink of an eye, she had turned into a cloud of black powder.

The woman was stunned again.

Her expression flashed with disbelief, as if she were in a dream.

But after a brief moment of stunned silence...

"Ah...ah...ah..."

She made sounds, but those gurgling noises were meaningless; it was as if she had lost even the ability to speak.

The eyeballs rolled back in an instant, leaving only the whites of the eyes.

Immediately afterwards...

"Ahhhhh!"

The wind howled.

And with that strange wind, an enormous, almost tangible Conqueror's Haki... also suddenly and violently swept out from this still destructive tsunami.

The entire top of the Whole Cake Island castle began to tremble, and countless Homies that had been guarding it collapsed in an instant, causing the ground to crack.

But the other figures atop the castle remained calm.

"Buzz!"

Without a sound or a sound.

Wang Zhi, Ke Gejia, Pierre Crowe, Owen, and Dafu, the guards stationed here, all had their faces slowly changing.

In the blink of an eye, the dog wearing a dog-head mask and with earplugs in its ears appeared.

He looked at the old woman right in front of him, who was making that terrifying noise, and smiled slightly.

"Even though you probably can't hear me anymore."

"but..."

He raised his finger, tapped his forehead, and performed an elegant salute: "Emperor of the Sea, the Twelve Constellations hereby declare war."

As he finished speaking, he gently lowered his hand.

"Gentlemen—let's get started."

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Anwar