Whitebeard recognized that Big Mom was using her own Devil Fruit power. The Soru Soru no Mi was a fearsome ability capable of extracting souls, and in Big Mom's hands, its potency was amplified even further.
However, such an aura couldn't subdue Whitebeard. He remained remarkably calm, almost finding the situation funny.
"Don't waste your efforts, Linlin. This trick won't work on me"
Whitebeard remarked casually, deflecting a dazzling sword light with his Naginata.
The Big Mom blocked Whitebeard's attack with both hands, and her own ability was interrupted. It was her fruit ability, the soul focus.
The soul focus allows judgment on any person's life. Even a hint of fear results in soul deprivation, leading to death.
"Curse it! No use against him."
The Big Mom clenched her teeth. This tactic works on weaker foes, but not against someone like Whitebeard.
But the Big Mom had exhausted all her available moves. She lacked the means to defeat Whitebeard or even inflict effective damage.
In this situation, the Big Mom appeared to be at a dead end, facing inevitable failure. However, she wasn't one to wait for herself to die.
"Brûlée, are you ready?"
The Big Mom suddenly retrieved a Den Den Mushi and began making contact with someone.
However, after establishing the connection, the other party did not respond immediately. After a brief pause, Charlotte Brûlée's voice came through: "I'm here, Mom. I'm ready."
Charlotte Brûlée's voice sounded a bit off, but the Big Mom didn't think too much of it. She simply nodded and replied, "Alright, come to me immediately and start the evacuation plan."
Realizing she had no chance of victory, Big Mom decided not to persist any longer. After all, if she continued to fight to the end, she would undoubtedly be captured by Whitebeard, which was unacceptable to her.
With only the crew left, there would still be a chance for a comeback in the future. Therefore, Big Mom is preparing to evacuate, having drawn up this plan long ago.
Before the event, Big Mom held an internal meeting and created an evacuation plan. If the situation turned unfavorable, she would quickly withdraw to Whole Cake Island.
The key person of this evacuation plan is Charlotte Brule. Through her mirror abilities, she can quickly retreat into the mirror world and then return to Cake Island.
However, Big Mom was unaware of the significant changes unfolding at that moment.
"Newgate, I didn't expect your strength to reach such heights. I admit, I underestimated you. But don't get too proud. Someday, I'll defeat you. No matter what it takes, I'll make sure that you face disgrace!"
After deciding to retreat, Big Mom didn't miss the chance to deliver some harsh words to Whitebeard. But Whitebeard quickly responded, "So, you're planning to retreat? You think you can just walk away? It's not going to be that simple."
With that, Whitebeard launched an attack on Big Mom, using his vibration power to suppress her, preventing her from escaping. Despite the pressure, Big Mom held her ground, waiting for Charlotte Brule's arrival.
In truth, Charlotte Brule can arrive instantly through the mirror. She must know that Big Mom had already prepared the mirror beforehand, carrying it with her.
"Brule, what's happening? Damn it!"
The Big Mom's frustration grew as Charlotte Brule failed to appear, leaving her vulnerable to Whitebeard's relentless attacks.
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Unbeknownst to Big Mom, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi she had contacted, Charlotte Brule, who had responded earlier, was already under the control of Benjamin and the other Whitebeard crew members.
"Very well, you did a good job."
Benjamin nodded in approval. After defeating the Big Mom Pirate crew, they were also informed about the retreat plan.
So, when the Big Mom made the call, Benjamin threatened the safety of other cadres, forcing Charlotte Brule to give a false response.
"Forgive me, Mom. I have no choice."
Charlotte Brule hung her head, tears streaming down her face. To her, her siblings' safety outweighed her loyalty to her mother's plan.
"Take them all back!"
Benjamin commanded. Since it was a ship of the Big Mom Pirate, Charlotte Brule, being under its control, had the authority to bring them back.
Her pirate group had fallen apart, and Big Mom didn't know what had happened, and no one had notified her at all.
...
"Zeus!"
The Big Mom shouted that she had no intention of fighting again at this time, realizing it wouldn't be beneficial to continue. Since Charlotte Brule failed to arrive, she decided to use her thundercloud to escape.
"Mother!"
Zeus immidietly appeared at Big Mom's feet. Without hesitation, she leaped onto Zeus's back, and the two soared into the sky, ready to make their escape.
Zeus isn't just a Homitz used for attack; he also serves as Big Mom's mount, capable of carrying her at incredibly high speeds during flight.
However, with the battle raging, it was impossible for Whitebeard to allow Big Mom to escape so easily.
"Want to go?"
Whitebeard quickly extended his palm, unleashing a torrent of vibrating power that formed an intricate web in the distant sky.
As Big Mom attempted to escape, a massive net suddenly materialized in her path, blocking her way. Swiftly changing direction, she encountered yet another net on the opposite side.
Before long, these colossal nets converged from all directions, completely trapping Big Mom in the middle space.
"Sky Fire!"
Big Mom exclaimed furiously as she unleashed Prometheus's scorching flames, engulfing the giant net in a fierce blaze.
Despite the intense flames, Whitebeard's giant net remained unscathed.
"The tremor's power controls space. Your flames won't pierce through"
Whitebeard declared as he fly in the sky, said it to Big Mom outside the encircling net.
"Damn you, Newgate!"
"The Elbaf Spear, Ikoku!"
The Big Mom unleashed another powerful blow, wielding the giant sword, Napoleon, which radiated a blinding light. With its power pushed to the limit, it crashed directly into the massive net.
Boom!
A thunderous roar echoed through the sky, audible to everyone on the entire island. Some even caught a glimpse of the figures locked in combat high in the sky.
Big Mom's powerful strike caused a huge vibration in the air, even triggering a sonic boom, leaving a visible groove on the giant net.
"Interesting, it actually got bent out of shape"
Whitebeard remarked , surprised by the unexpected effect of his vibration power on the net's defense.
Despite the formidable force of Big Mom's anger, her strike had indeed deformed the giant net, but it hadn't yet broken through entirely.
"If she attacks again, this won't hold up much longer. I need to find a way to end this"
Whitebeard thought . He focused on controlling the vibrations in the space, gradually compressing them further.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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