"BIG MOM, then be prepared. Let me show you what an Emperor strength really is!"
Big Mom's hand clenched the air.
"Prometheus!"
Immediately, a spherical figure with facial features shot over from her side.
Big Mom caught it, and it erupted into fierce flames.
"Burn them all, Prometheus."
"Aye, Mama."
She swung the fireball violently toward Rolan and his crew. Several smaller fireballs spewed from its mouth, speeding through the air.
Rolan shook his head slightly and raised a hand, drawing an Electromagnetic Barrier around himself.
He wasn't like the others who would foolishly stand as fireballs approached their faces, only to end up burned beyond recognition. A master maintains his composure.
The flames collided with the barrier, creating a violent explosion that engulfed the area around Rolan and his crew. Tables and chairs nearby melted instantly.
"BIG MOM."
Satisfied with the destruction, Big Mom's eyes gleamed.
Katakuri's brows furrowed, his expression darkening. He sensed Rolan and his crew were completely unharmed beneath the flames.
"Hey, hey! BIG MOM, didn't your Mama teach you that playing with fire makes you wet the bed?"
Rolan's teasing voice rang out from within the blaze.
As the flames dissipated, Big Mom, previously smug, widened her eyes.
"Rolan Boy, you've got nerve!"
Lina, still catching her breath, patted her chest. "Rolan, you scared me! I thought I'd be roasted alive."
Nami interjected dryly, "You're fire yourself. Should you be afraid?"
"Oh, right. I am fire," Lina admitted, realizing the irony.
Franky pouted, hands on his hips. "Hey, Rolan, if you were going to move, you should have said. I had to check if my super memory alloy could withstand that."
Rolan rubbed his head. "Hahaha, sorry, next time I'll warn you."
Seeing his crew joking despite Mama's assault, Katakuri growled. "You want to start a war, Rolan? Think carefully. Once some decisions are made, there's no turning back."
Rolan glanced at him. Katakuri had been one of his admired villains in his previous life—cold on the outside, loyal to family and subordinates, intelligent, methodical, and fair in combat.
Rolan raised an eyebrow. "You made the first move. Do we have to follow your rules? Don't be naive. Others might fear you Four Emperors, but to me, you're just clowns."
Katakuri's rage flared. "Clowns? You're asking for death!"
He transformed into viscous mochi and launched an attack.
Kuro appeared in front of him instantly. "Hey, did I give you permission to pass?"
Katakuri froze, surprised by Kuro's speed—so fast even his Observation Haki could barely keep up. He realized that if his younger siblings faced Kuro, casualties would be inevitable.
For a moment, Kuro and Katakuri faced each other without moving.
Rolan continued, voice calm, "Aren't you clowns? You huddle in corners of the New World, fighting tooth and nail for a treasure that may not even exist."
Big Mom erupted in anger. "You stinky brat, you're too green to lecture me!"
"Heavenly Fire!"
She hurled Prometheus at Rolan.
Rolan, anticipating the attack, vanished with Electromagnetic Instant Transmission and reappeared beside Big Mom.
He raised his foot and kicked her "swimming ring."
"Holy crap! So hard!"
The kick hit like a steel ball. Rolan added force, sending Big Mom tumbling sideways. He flexed his ankle, impressed by his peak physique; without Haki, the kick might have fractured a bone.
"Nani! Mama was kicked flying?"
"How did Rolan move so fast?"
"It's fine. Mama won't be hurt!"
Prometheus's attack landed where Rolan had been. Flames exploded, a pillar of fire shot into the sky, and a large hole formed in the ground.
"Ow, ow, ow!" Franky emerged from the smoke. "That old woman's move is really strong. I would've melted."
Zoro and the others had been relocated by Law's ability.
"Hey Law, too dishonorable. I don't qualify, right?" Zoro called out.
Law remained silent.
Franky laughed. "Since you praised me, I won't mind. My head can break, but my hairstyle can't!" He pulled out a comb and styled his hair.
Perospero almost choked. "Impossible! No one survives Mama's attack unscathed."
Franky's gaze fell on Big Mom, struggling to rise. "You try my attack too."
He extended his right index finger, a golden glow appearing. "Laser Beam!"
The laser shot forth, faster than anyone could react, hitting Big Mom's forehead.
"It hurts so much, you perverted cyborg!"
A tiny scratch appeared. The laser, 1,200°C, could not pierce her defense.
The Big Mom Pirates exhaled in relief.
Shouts rose:
"Hahaha! Mama's body is like iron!"
"No one ever hurt Mama!"
"You'll all die waiting!"
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