"Haha! My lab has finally arrived. Once I complete the research projects Caesar-sama mentioned, I'll finally be able to hold my head high!"
Judge's aged face wrinkled into a grin like a chrysanthemum in full bloom.
He had long been burning with envy at Doflamingo's rapid rise in status.
But as a mere researcher, Judge knew he could never hope to match Doflamingo in either combat prowess or wealth accumulation—not in this lifetime.
Only in the realm of research did Judge possess absolute confidence.
"Especially that Physical Enhancement Serum Caesar-sama mentioned. To have the privilege of studying his Lifeblood as research material—it's the dream specimen every scientist in this world craves! That's a body surpassing even Kaido, the world's strongest creature!"
Whenever Judge thought about this, he'd lie awake all night.
Lately, he'd been making frequent trips to the pleasure district on Whole Cake Island.
"Ah, when you get old, your back just isn't what it used to be. I need to hurry up and complete that Physical Enhancement Serum—I'll take a dose myself!"
Humming a tune, Judge cheerfully inspected the snail ships one by one.
But when he boarded another vessel, his brow furrowed in surprise at the four masked figures of varying heights emerging from the cabin.
"Who are you people?"
Within Judge's Germa 66, aside from himself and his four children, every soldier was a clone produced from identical templates.
Their height, build, demeanor, and attire were completely uniform.
There should never be individuals of such varying sizes standing before him.
Most suspiciously—they were wearing concealment masks!
"Insignificant insects dare to bark?"
The tallest masked figure—a towering presence—suddenly extended a massive hand from his voluminous robe.
Before Judge could react, the hand seized his head and violently flung him!
BOOM!
Judge's body shot like a cannonball straight into an adjacent snail ship.
The giant snail let out a shriek as its body exploded in a shower of gore—utterly obliterated by the impact of Judge's hurled form!
This sudden development shocked Reiju, Niji and the others who were inspecting other ships.
The hot-tempered Yonji and Niji instantly donned their Germa Raid Suits and took to the skies, flying toward the scene in fury.
At the harbor, Katakuri's expression changed. His towering frame erupted with tangible Observation Haki that blanketed several kilometers!
Katakuri was a master of Observation Haki—his prowess renowned across the seas.
With his supreme Observation Haki, he could foresee future outcomes!
Though this future sight only revealed brief glimpses ahead, in combat it was nothing short of a divine technique!
But when he unleashed this supreme technique, his expression changed repeatedly!
"Don't go over there! Stay away!"
Katakuri suddenly roared, his voice even carrying the impact of Conqueror's Haki, rumbling across the harbor's sea surface!
"Hahahaha, Conqueror's Haki? Just so-called kingly qualifications, nothing special!"
The tallest man among them tore off his white robe and discarded the mask on his face.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Almost instantly!
Four terrifying waves of Conqueror's Haki erupted from the four individuals!
One after another, horrifying ring-shaped shockwaves rippled in all directions, like massive hammers smashing into Yonji, Niji, and the others who were flying toward them.
"Argh!"
The four figures clad in battle suits, like leaves in a storm, were directly struck in their minds by the four terrifying Conqueror's Haki waves.
They spat blood and helplessly plummeted from the sky into the sea!
Katakuri's face turned extremely grim.
Without a moment's hesitation, he swiftly pulled out a special black Den Den Mushi from his pocket.
This rare black Den Den Mushi, known for its tenacious Life Force, hadn't been knocked out even under the impact of Conqueror's Haki.
Katakuri immediately dialed King's number.
The call was answered after just one ring.
"Katakuri?" King's voice came through.
"King! Bring reinforcements to Sweet Island immediately! Four unidentified enemies, top-tier strength!!"
After saying this, Katakuri hung up the Den Den Mushi.
His right hand quickly materialized a sharp three-pointed spear.
Glancing at Yamato, who was empty-handed, Katakuri handed the spear, Mogura, over to her.
"Yamato! The situation is critical. Since you don't have a weapon, use mine for now!"
Yamato didn't refuse.
She took the great-grade weapon and, with a swift motion, tore off her sky-blue princess dress!
With a ripping sound, the exquisitely crafted dress was completely shredded and discarded, revealing the sporty tank top and shorts underneath.
Katakuri scratched his head and gave a bitter smile before his expression gradually hardened.
His gaze shifted to the four figures who were now speeding toward them through the air!
.....
At the same time.
On Whole Cake Island.
After hearing Katakuri's brief message, King didn't hesitate.
With a thunderous crash, he smashed through the wall in front of him, his black wings flapping as he soared into the sky!
He took a deep breath and roared,
"Doflamingo! Gin! Smoothie! Queen! Strong enemies are attacking Sweet Island! Get here now!"
Just seconds after King's shout, the sound of rushing wind came from all directions!
Boom!
A massive shockwave exploded as Gin, wearing only boxer shorts, landed in front of King first.
Next, Doflamingo, Queen, Smoothie, and even a much-thinner Gecko Moria, using his shadow movement technique, arrived swiftly.
What surprised King the most was a swirling yellow sandstorm descending from the sky, revealing Crocodile's figure!
"What's going on, King? What enemies? Isn't Caesar-sama on Sweet Island? Who dares to cause trouble there?"
Queen was the first to speak urgently.
Doflamingo's expression turned grave as he spoke quickly, "The boss has gone to Wano Country, and trouble has erupted there too—it's been taken over by an unknown force. Kaido and Big Mom have set off for Elbaf, and Ganzui isn't here either. Now, powerful enemies have arrived—this might be a plot targeting us!"
King swiftly waved his hand.
"Enough talk! Katakuri said there are four enemies, all top-tier fighters—meaning they're at least on his level! Sending weaklings would just be throwing lives away! My idea is that only a few of us should go, but we can't leave this place unguarded either. Doflamingo, what do you suggest?"
Doflamingo replied without hesitation, "You, Gin, Crocodile and I will go. We can fly, so we'll be faster. The rest stay here in case of other emergencies! Sweet Island is in trouble, but we can't afford to let this place fall too! The newly joined pirate crews are all watching us! Queen, Smoothie, Moria! Mobilize all forces of the Beast God Pirates immediately—seal off all routes within Totto Land and deploy the newly recruited crews under the pretext of military drills!"
Smoothie hesitated, glancing at King, but ultimately nodded solemnly.
Queen also shed his usual lazy, unreliable demeanor, pulling weapons from his belly.
"Don't waste time! Katakuri is alone over there—he's under immense pressure!"
"Let's go!"
In an instant, King transformed into a pterosaur, his wings flapping as he soared into the sky.
Almost simultaneously, Doflamingo activated his String-String Fruit powers, Crocodile turned into a swirling sandstorm, and Gin blasted off with shockwaves underfoot—each of them shot into the air, racing toward Sweet Island!
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