The Heaven's Embrace glided through mist and sea fog, its majestic wings cutting through the clouds above the New World. Whole Cake Island, home of the formidable Charlotte Linlin — Big Mom — loomed ahead, its twisted candy landscapes hiding dark secrets.
Arrival and First Impressions
As we descended toward the island, the air thickened with an intoxicating mix of sugar and tension. The towering candy castles sparkled, but beneath the surface, unease pulsed like a shadowed heartbeat.
Reiju adjusted her gloves, eyes sharp. "Big Mom's power is unmatched, but her madness is her weakness."
I cracked my knuckles with a grin. "Sounds like a perfect storm."
The Grand Feast and Tensions
The crew was invited — or rather, coerced — into Big Mom's extravagant tea party. The table groaned under sweets and delicacies.
Pudding caught my eye from across the room, her shy smile a stark contrast to her family's fearsome reputation. Smoothie and Custard sat poised, watching with wary curiosity.
Sanji's jaw tightened when he spotted his sister Reiju, reunited yet tense.
The Clash Begins
The party erupted into chaos as I confronted Big Mom, her colossal form towering like a mountain.
With a slap that sent a shockwave ripping through the hall, I shattered her defenses, forcing a rare expression of rage and fear.
"My crew and I don't bow to tyrants," I said, voice steady.
Power Unleashed and Allies Gained
The battle raged across the candy landscape. Smoothie's crushing grip was countered by Reiju's poisonous strikes; Custard's surprising agility matched by Viola's swordsmanship.
Pudding, her heart torn between loyalty and newfound admiration, saw the truth and fell for me, pledging to join our cause.
Big Mom's Transformation
In a terrifying display, Linlin's hunger madness surged, distorting her powers. Yet I stood firm, using my Saiyan techniques and system upgrades to keep her at bay.
Through calm words and a daring move, I helped her regain control — stabilizing her mind and severing her insatiable hunger.
Capturing Stussy
During the fray, Stussy — the cunning CP0 agent — attempted a stealthy retreat. Quick as a flash, I caught her, deciding to keep her under watch in my quarters.
Sanji muttered, "That woman gives me the creeps."
I smirked. "Everyone needs a secret weapon."
Celebration and Revelations
The crew gathered after the battle, laughter and relief filling the air. The fragile peace born of victory tasted sweeter than any dessert.
Pudding's shy affection blossomed, and the bonds between us strengthened.
System Notification
System Update:New Crew Members: Pudding (Charlotte Family, Sweet Fighter), Smoothie, CustardNew Ability Acquired: "Senzu Mastery" — Enhanced healing techniques for rapid recoveryBounty Update:Vegito: 6,400,000,000 BeliPudding: 500,000,000 BeliSmoothie: 450,000,000 BeliCustard: 400,000,000 Beli
Crew Reactions
Nami playfully poked Pudding's cheek. "Looks like we've got another sweetheart onboard."
Sanji groaned dramatically. "Another one? How do you keep them all in line?"
I laughed, wrapping an arm around Pudding. "With love, cooking, and a little bit of fun."
Closing
Whole Cake Island faded into the horizon as Heaven's Embrace soared onward. The New World was fierce and unpredictable, but my crew — my family — was stronger than ever.
The road to Pirate King was paved with sugar, blood, and unbreakable bonds.
End of Chapter 33