Everyone standing at the pinnacle of this sea raised their heads in unison, gazing up at the sky obscured by dessert clouds.
It was an indescribable, oppressive presence. Similar to Haki, yet far surpassing it.
The air itself seemed to stop flowing.
The next moment, an ominous energy churned Totto Land's vibrant, multicolored sky, tearing open a pitch-black rift.
Beyond the rift lay pure darkness.
Immediately after, an immeasurably massive energy began to gather. Its terrifying might far surpassed even the "Mother Flame" strike that had previously destroyed Marineford.
"Wh... what is that?"
The wine glass in Nami's hand slipped and shattered on the ground.
Usopp's teeth began to chatter uncontrollably.
Imu's ultimate weapon, the Ancient Weapon Uranus, finally revealed its true form to the world.
Uranus slowly rotated above Totto Land, locking onto the island below.
The next instant.
A destructive beam of light that pierced heaven and earth shot down!
Its goal was to completely erase all the legends and sins on the island, along with Whole Cake Island itself, from the face of the world!
"Bastard!!!"
Charlotte Linlin let out a furious roar.
This was her country, her life's work, her beloved dessert kingdom!
Incredibly powerful Conqueror's Haki erupted from her body, shattering the surrounding ground.
Thundercloud Zeus and Sun Prometheus circled her left and right.
She leaped straight up, intending to meet Uranus's attack head-on with her own flesh and blood!
"Mama!"
Katakuri paled in shock, just about to step forward to stop her.
"Linlin! Are you crazy!"
Kaido sobered up instantly, grabbing his spiked club to help intercept Uranus's attack.
Whitebeard, Rocks, and Golden Lion also stood up.
However, right at this critical juncture.
A voice, seemingly still carrying a hint of drunkenness, drifted lightly through the air.
"So noisy."
"Can't you see we're having a banquet?"
Yang Yi lounged on a deck chair aboard the Kuja Pirates' ship. Raising a wine bowl in one hand, he casually swatted at the incoming beam from Uranus with the other.
"Pop~"
A soft sound.
A seemingly incredibly fragile pink paw-print bubble appeared out of thin air.
It leisurely floated up, meeting that destructive beam capable of piercing the planet.
Time seemed to slow down at this moment.
Under the gazes of Big Mom, Kaido, Whitebeard, and the others.
The pink paw-print bubble collided with Uranus's beam.
Under everyone's shocked gazes, that world-destroying beam was directly deflected by the paw print.
The beam was deflected at a perfect angle, grazing the edge of Totto Land and shooting straight into the sea!
A few seconds later.
In the night sky, a dazzling "firework" bloomed over the ocean.
...
Holy Land, Mary Geoise, Room of Flowers.
Upon the Empty Throne, that aloof figure was watching everything through a special monitor.
When she saw that beam deflected, she was incredibly shocked.
"Crack."
A fine crack appeared on the armrest of the throne.
An indescribable emotion once again welled up in the heart of this "god" who had lived for over eight hundred years.
*How is this possible?*
*Uranus's full-powered strike was actually deflected so easily?*
Imu finally clearly realized.
That man's strength had already reached an unimaginable realm.
He existed on the exact same plane as Joy Boy from eight hundred years ago, and as herself right now.
...
Totto Land, Whole Cake Island.
The shadow of death looming over everyone's heads vanished into thin air.
The sky returned to its vibrant, multicolored state.
The sea breeze began to blow once more, carrying the scent of desserts.
Everyone stood frozen in place, their minds completely blank. Some dropped their wine glasses, while others stood with their mouths agape, food tumbling out.
"Snap."
Yang Yi snapped his fingers, the crisp sound snapping everyone back to reality.
"Alright, the fireworks show is over."
"Keep the music playing, keep dancing!"
He picked up the wine glass beside him and raised it toward the crowd from afar.
"To the Celestial Dragons' generous entertainment, cheers."
After a brief silence.
"Wororororororo!!!"
Kaido was the first to react. He violently grabbed a wine barrel and took a massive gulp.
"Well said! Cheers to the Celestial Dragons' fireworks!"
"Gurararararara!!"
"Jihahahahahaha!!"
The laughter of the legendary pirates rose and fell. The banquet's atmosphere, far from being interrupted by the recent interlude, became even more lively.
The crisis was averted.
Carrying the wine barrel on his shoulder, Kaido staggered over to Big Mom and mocked her mercilessly.
"Wororororo! Linlin, that desperate look on your face just now was truly ugly!"
"At your age, you're still so pathetic!"
Charlotte Linlin, who had just recovered from the joy of saving Whole Cake Island, instantly had veins popping on her forehead.
She was already somewhat irritated by her loss of composure just now. Now, having her sore spot publicly poked by a meathead like Kaido, how could she hold back?
"Kaido! Are you asking for death, you bastard!!!"
The Queen's fury completely detonated at this moment.
She jumped straight up and threw a punch right at Kaido's face!
"Wororororo! Bring it on!"
Kaido laughed wildly, raising his fist to meet her head-on!
"BOOM—!!!!"
The two instantly began brawling.
The peak collision of two Yonko set off a massive shockwave. The banquet food was instantly blasted to the ceiling by this force, sending countless desserts flying in all directions.
Terrifying power continuously clashed. Black and red lightning of Conqueror's Haki wreaked havoc across the area, turning the already messy banquet venue completely upside down.
"Hey, hey! Don't fight here!"
"My roast meat!!"
Luffy shrieked, scooping up the largest platter of roast meat and darting to a safe zone.
However, facing the all-out brawl between two Emperors, the people present didn't have the slightest intention of stopping them.
Instead... they grew even more excited.
"Gurararara, Linlin's strength is still as great as ever."
Whitebeard commented leisurely while drinking his wine.
"Jihahahahahaha! Kaido, hit harder! Didn't you eat enough!"
Golden Lion Shiki, reveling in the chaos, cheered them on from the sidelines.
Rocks and Red Hair exchanged a smile and silently raised their glasses, treating this battle as an entertainment program for the banquet.
The Straw Hat crew was even more outrageous.
Zoro and Sanji directly brought over a table and started taking bets on the spot.
"I bet on Big Mom to win! Her punches look punchier, and she uses a sword too."
"Idiot moss-head! Kaido is so huge, he's definitely going to win. I bet on Kaido!"
The others also eagerly pulled out their berries and enthusiastically joined in.
The scene was incredibly joyous.
Only Yang Yi, watching those two getting more and more heated, about to tear Whole Cake Island apart, sighed helplessly.
"What a bunch of... troublesome guys."
Beside him, Rocks nodded in profound agreement.