"Look, look!" exclaimed someone, urgency tinging their voice.
"Can a mere hundred bounties handle this?"
"What's the deal with the Bounty Planning Department? A hundred versus four billion?"
"This is a serious neglect of duty!"
"Underestimating the enemy, what a bunch of losers!"
Sengoku seethed with anger.
It was all because Chopper proved to be too formidable.
Under such circumstances, the department responsible for setting bounties only deemed him worth a hundred?
What if a Navy officer came across Chopper's bounty? They'd likely conclude he posed no real threat.
The ramifications of such a mistake could be catastrophic...
Given Chopper's strength, even adding a few zeroes to his bounty wouldn't be an exaggeration!
[Jinbei's true strength lies in the sea!]
[As a Fishman, his power is truly formidable in the ocean currents!]
[Jinbei's presence alone holds back Big Mom's potential devastation on the Thousand Sunny!]
[Although Brooke and Chopper can momentarily stall Big Mom,]
[their abilities don't qualify them for prolonged combat.]
[Thus, it falls upon Jinbei to hold the line!]
[Even if Carrot transforms into her Sulong Transformation form, he's no match for Big Mom]
[But soon, her fury was unleashed!]
[Directly controlling Prometheus, she unleashed immense power!]
[Prometheus' fireball continued to swell, engulfing everything!]
[Hanging ominously in the sky, it shrouded the entire pirate crew and the surrounding sea!]
[It seemed as though the scorching flames would evaporate the entire ocean!]
[Even Jinbei, submerged in water, felt a pang of despair at the sight.]
[Such a massive flame would be near impossible to extinguish, even with seawater!]
[On the ship, Nami, Chopper, and the others cowered in fear.]
[Could this be the end for us all?]
[If that fireball descends, we'll all perish instantly.]
The Red-Haired Pirates!
Shanks and his crew gazed skyward, their expressions grave.
"As expected of Charlotte Linlin, her power is truly breathtaking," Shanks remarked.
He knew full well that at this moment, Big Mom was showcasing the terrifying might befitting a Yonko!
Though he could intercept this attack, today's Straw Hat crew, even with Jinbei's aid, stood no chance against it. This level of assault required the prowess of a Yonko or a top-tier Admiral to thwart!
And who else could intervene? Who could aid Nami and the others? The Thousand Sunny might just become the next casualty after the Going Merry...
...
[As Big Mom continued to infuse Prometheus with power,]
[The fireball in the sky grew larger and larger, expanding relentlessly...]
[Her expression turned fierce as she hurled the blazing orb towards Nami and her companions!]
[However, at this critical moment, another unexpected turn of events unfolded.]
[The saviors of Nami and the others finally made their dramatic entrance!]
[Behold, it was none other than Bege, steering a pirate ship, accompanied by Sanji, bearing the fruit of several hours of labor: a magnificent cake!]
[This cake, known to satiate the cravings of even the most discerning of mothers, was exactly what the crazed Big Mom desired most.]
[In her frenzied state, all she could fixate on was the tantalizing aroma wafting from the confection before her eyes.]
[Her earlier rampage against Nami and the crew stemmed solely from her insatiable craving for this delectable treat.]
[But now, as the scent of the cake enveloped her senses, thoughts of violence towards Nami and her companions vanished from her mind.]
[In an instant, her menacing companion, Prometheus, was retracted, and she drifted eagerly towards Sanji and the others, a look of anticipation etched upon her face.]
[And just like that, the crisis facing Nami and her comrades was averted.]
This sudden turn of events left the members of the Red-Haired Pirates dumbfounded!
Only moments ago, they had feared for the destruction of Nami's ship at the hands of the enraged Big Mom, but now, they were left red-faced by the unforeseen twist!
Shanks himself was left bewildered. How had they been saved in such a manner?
In the end, Shanks and his crew could only stare in disbelief.
While the Big Mom may be a formidable force as one of the Four Emperors, it became apparent that even she had her weaknesses...
The opportunity to eliminate Nami and her crew had presented itself so clearly, yet it had been squandered as she turned her attention to the cake instead!
Despite this, Shanks couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
After all, his allegiance lay with Luffy.
With the crisis averted, this outcome was undoubtedly the best they could hope for!
[Meanwhile, the focus returned to Luffy and Katakuri as their intense battle raged on.]
[Having acknowledged Luffy as a worthy adversary, Katakuri resolved to engage him with his full power!]
[For a time, the two clashed fiercely, unleashing a barrage of abilities that sent shockwaves rippling through the surroundings!]
[But just as the battle reached its climax...]
[Enter Flampei, the beloved daughter among all the Big Mom's children, and Katakuri's most ardent admirer.]
[But he silently appeared here!]
["Katakuri-nii is the epitome of perfection in my heart; I must aid him in his triumph!"]
[Flampe wore a wicked grin, her desire for Katakuri to uphold his flawless image burning within her!]
[For this cause, she would resort to anything.]
[Thus, she lurked in the shadows, produced an anesthetic needle, and directed it towards Luffy with a puff of air!]
[Luffy, engrossed in his intense battle, remained oblivious and was promptly struck!]
[As the anesthesia took hold, Luffy found himself immediately disadvantaged. Katakuri seized the moment and thrust his sword into Luffy's abdomen!]
[Then ensued a barrage of ruthless blows!]
[Gradually, Katakuri sensed something amiss.]
[Luffy's combat prowess... should not falter like this?]
[As an adversary even he acknowledged, how could Luffy fail to evade these assaults!?]
["Fight with all your might, you scoundrel!"]
["Do you dare belittle me!?"]
[Katakuri seethed with rage. He believed Luffy wasn't taking the battle seriously, thus allowing himself to be struck.]
[However, when Flampe attempted once more to release the anesthetic needle and Luffy deftly dodged it,]
[Katakuri finally caught on and directed his gaze towards Flampe's location.]
[With his Observation Haki's Future Sight, he comprehended the situation in an instant!]
[In that moment, his fury was directed not at Luffy, but at his sister.]
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