Shanks sat, sipping his wine, a smile playing on his lips as he watched Luffy.
His expression spoke of confidence, the assurance that Luffy's life wasn't at stake. But circumstances had changed.
He understood all too well the anger that Big Mom harbored after Luffy's cake incident. The fact that she pursued him to Wano Kuni was evidence enough.
Even a man as astute as him couldn't fathom the rage that would consume him upon facing Big Mom before him.
How would Luffy navigate this crisis? The necklace, a gift from Kaido's men, hung around his neck, a constant reminder of his captivity.
Should he attempt to leave the quarry arena, it would detonate without hesitation. Luffy was in dire peril.
Worry etched the faces of countless members of the red-haired pirates' crew and officers, all concerned for Luffy's safety...
...
On Whole Cake Island, Big Mom's countenance radiated pride and malice.
"I've said it before, how could a mere lackey of Kaido bar my entry into Wano Country? Though there were minor hindrances, fortunately..."
"Straw Hat, at last, you're within my grasp! Let me demonstrate the might of a Yonko. That talk of you being the fifth emperor? I'll repay every ounce of humiliation you inflicted upon me on Cake Island."
...
[As the shock of Big Mom's sudden appearance still reverberated among the spectators, the scene unfolded once more.
[Big Mom, a giant in her own right, exuded imposing power. She effortlessly shattered the massive cell door of the quarry.
[Her appearance left everyone in the quarry—Luffy, the myriad prisoners, and even Kaido's subordinates like Queen—stunned in disbelief.
[Luckily for the prisoners in the quarry, residing in the secluded realm of Wano, they remain oblivious to the outside world!]
[So, they're clueless about who Big Mom is!]
[Merely witnessing her colossal stature and daunting might, they was awestruck.]
[And naturally, Luffy is on edge. Even upon sighting Big Mom's sudden appearance, his reaction is one of sheer astonishment—wondering why she's here, of all places?]
[There's hardly any fear in his heart at all...]
[However, as Kaido's underlings, Queen and the others are well-acquainted with the outside world despite their prolonged stay in Wano Country.]
[The moment they lay eyes on the Big Mom's arrival, everyone is left dumbfounded!]
[Never did they anticipate encountering an entity of the same caliber as their boss, Kaido, in this vicinity!]
[She's a Yonko Big Mom!]
[As one of the three All-Star, Queen is nearly petrified...]
[His eyes bulge out of their sockets, rendering him unable to think clearly. The quarry he's overseeing suddenly becomes fraught with Luffy and Kidd's presence, like thorns in his side.]
[And now even Big Mom has made an appearance!]
[What on earth is happening!?]
[Is it possible they're seeking their own demise here?]
[On the flip side, after Big Mom storms into the quarry, her gaze roams, taking in everyone before her, Luffy included.]
[However, to everyone's surprise, upon spotting Luffy, there's no trace of anger or animosity in her eyes. Instead, she simply disregards him, as if he were invisible.]
[Her nostrils twitch, followed by a delighted smile spreading across her face.]
["Red bean soup, it smells just like red bean soup!"]
[Big Mom excitedly hops in place, resembling a young girl who's stumbled upon her favorite treat.]
[Then Big Mom turned around and waved to the back]
["Chopper, Tama, come here, it tastes like red bean soup, come and eat it together!"]
[As the screen moved, everyone saw that there were several small figures following behind Big Mom.]
[And they are Tama and Chopper who were with Luffy before....]
When they saw this scene, everyone was truly dumbfounded!
Completely dumbfounded!
How is this going?
Isn't Big Mom's purpose in coming to Wano Country just to kill Luffy and others?
Her hatred for Luffy and others can be seen by everyone!
Why did she reappear after falling into the sea and become Chopper's good friend?
Could it be that she broke through the door of the quarry and came in just to take Chopper and others to a bowl of red bean soup?
This is completely opposite to everyone's impression of Big Mom. Even countless big shots at sea are confused at this moment...
The Whitebeard Pirates!
"Um! ?"
At this moment, whether it was Whitebeard, Ace, or Marco, they were stunned.
They couldn't figure it out, how could Big Mom suddenly become like this?
Looking at this look, they felt like little kids. Like a girl!
Is this still the cruel Yonko they remember, who would destroy everything for the sake of food?
What is going on?
...
Onigashima!
Big Mom's abnormality is something even Kaido can't imagine.
He was dumbfounded, his eyes were so wide, he stared at the sky for a long time without regaining his composure.
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