Chapter 325

He said calmly: "Katakuri's Observation Haki predictive ability is fascinating—it helped me awaken a new trait."

As for what trait exactly...

BIG? OM also understood that since Sima Di hadn't spoken, she shouldn't press further.

After all...

Judging by Sima Di's current combat power, he wasn't on par with her, at most slightly inferior.

Especially...

BIG? OM cast a wary glance at Brook nearby; from the green flames in that "bone man's" eyes, she sensed a power that restrained her!

The Homies serving as attendants instinctively feared Brook and dared not approach within ten meters.

BIG? OM fell silent for a moment,

and still chose to ignore Brook, turning instead to the silent Duke Inuarashi and Shopkeeper Nefertari Vivi.

"You two are the current kings of the Mink Tribe," BIG? OM said bluntly: "I will designate Elephant as the 35th territory of the Grand Line. You two discuss it and pick one to serve as minister."

Compared to her equal dialogue with Sima Di,

Duke Inuarashi and Shopkeeper Nefertari Vivi couldn't even defeat Jack the Drought—they weren't even worth BIG? OM's attention.

What "King of Day and Night"?

At best, she'd grant them a ministerial position.

More than that?

No!

This condescending attitude showed not the slightest regard for the Mink Tribe as a vital combat force.

Though Duke Inuarashi and Shopkeeper Nefertari Vivi burned with inner rage, they recalled Sima Di's words about the "true plan" and calmed down.

—Old hag, enjoy your arrogance a few more days—we'll settle every last debt with interest!

Duke Inuarashi and Shopkeeper Nefertari Vivi exchanged glances.

Duke Inuarashi stood and said gravely: "Then I shall take the post."

BIG? OM nodded and glanced at Perospero.

Perospero immediately stepped forward, leading Duke Inuarashi out of the grand banquet hall to arrange the Elephant's position.

—Sima Di had previously instructed the Elephant to temporarily obey Duke Inuarashi's command, so there was no worry about disobedience.

As for the fact that the Elephant had never obeyed the Mink Tribe before...

The Mink Giant Bocumus knew this, but he assumed Duke Inuarashi and the others had found a new method, so he paid no attention to the detail.

He was busy eating with his new giant companion, Ope Ope.

Before the doors closed,

Reiju also slipped out of the grand banquet hall—Gatz and the others had been thoroughly beaten by Katakuri and needed someone to treat them.

A large mass of mochi surged up from beneath the main table, coalescing into Katakuri's form.

"Mother, Gatz and the others have realized their mistakes and have decided to arrange a marriage between their fourth son, Yonji, and us," Katakuri said gravely.

According to the original plan,

BIG? OM intended to completely devour Germa 66—there was never any talk of marriage.

But...

The Straw Hat Pirates' sudden emergence forced BIG? OM to change her mind—though Sanji had verbally severed ties with Gatz, blood was still thicker than water; he had just pleaded on Reiju's behalf.

If we continue with the "annexation" plan...

It might shatter this fragile alliance entirely.

Compared to Germa 66's cloned soldiers and high-tech weapons, the Straw Hat Pirates' elite combat power and the Giant Tribe's medicine are far more important.

After thinking it over,

BIG? OM said: "Then let Jozu marry him."

Yes—marry!

BIG? OM's crew usually only practiced "son-in-law entry"; Sanji was originally one, but now he's married.

—That's the importance of strength.

As for Charlotte Jolyne, BIG? OM's 29th daughter, she is twenty years old.

She's perfectly suited for Yonji.

But...

She's a "Snake Woman"!

Watching the "long-necked" girl rise from the corner, though her face was lovely, her neck—long as her height—made Sima Di feel a strange sense of "weirdness"!

Tsk!

I wonder if Yonji, this emotionless guy, can even accept Jozu?

Even Sanji, who calls himself a "Guardian Knight," couldn't help but wear a "narrowly escaped" expression—thankfully, he didn't marry this snake woman!

Otherwise...

He might have to betray Sima Di and choose direct confrontation!

"Thank you, Mother!" Jozu said respectfully.

Like a soldier carrying out orders, she showed no trace of shyness or joy at the prospect of marriage.

Hmm...

She was smiling, yet her demeanor was icy—clearly not a decent person.

She and Yonji are quite the perfect match.

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60. Use cohabitation to seduce Sanji! Eat meat with gusto in front of BIG MOM!

BIG MOM urged everyone to keep eating and drinking, while she herself stuffed desserts into her mouth by the handful.

Sima Di tasted a few bites, then set down his utensils.

The desserts of the Whole Cake Island are indeed delicious, truly first-class in flavor.

However...

As a "meat-eater," desserts count at best as a post-meal sweet; eating them as a main dish is still a bit of a habit to break.

In the past,

if someone showed such disrespect, BIG MOM would have flown into a rage.

But Sima Di now...

"Mama-mama-mama-mama—does the dessert not suit your taste?" BIG MOM asked with concern.

"Nothing, I'm just more used to eating meat," Sima Di said casually.

Hearing this, everyone else couldn't help but turn and look!

In the Whole Cake Island...

disliking desserts is actually a violation of the "law"!

—BIG MOM's law!

But...

BIG MOM did not fly into a rage as she once would have; instead, she burst out laughing!

"Mama-mama-mama-mama—our guests must not go hungry! Long Bread! Long Bread!"

At BIG MOM's call,

a short old man with a white beard came rushing over.

"Kukukuku! BIG MOM, is something not to your taste?"

As an elder who had followed BIG MOM since she was six, the Chief Cook Long Bread was also one of the founders of the BIG MOM Pirates, and one of the few people allowed to address BIG MOM by name.

"Long Bread, our guest wants meat; make it for him!" BIG MOM said.

"Oh?"

Long Bread was quite surprised; could it be that at BIG MOM's banquet, BIG MOM herself would order food other than desserts to be prepared?

He glanced at Sima Di a few more times, then turned to go prepare it.

Luffy shouted from afar: "I want meat too! Half a ton of meat!"

Good heavens!