One Piece: Ascending the Divine Path

Gustav Island.

In a room on the island, Stusi elegantly picked up the teapot and poured himself a steaming cup of black tea.

However, her other hand was less elegant; she was holding a telescope and peering through the window at a room in another building not far away.

From the window, one can see the mother and son, who are still maintaining their facade even inside the room, enjoying lunch.

After the mother and son left Pleasure Street, Stusi immediately took a boat out to sea and rushed to Gustav Island, even arriving before the mother and son.

What happened next was quite simple: the mother and son, who had disguised themselves, were "accidentally" exposed as soon as they logged in, thanks to Stussy's manipulation.

After that, Stussy found a room near the hotel where the mother and son were staying and kept a close watch on them for a week now.

Lingling's baby should be arriving soon, right?

Stussy picked up his teacup and took a sip, thinking to himself.

It should be Katakuri.

Although we failed last time, it was because of Waldo.

This time is different.

But no matter who it is, there is only one thing they need to do.

While the mother and son were resisting and trying to escape, they killed the old woman!

Meanwhile, on the other side, Barkingom and her son...

"It tastes awful, Mom!"

While gnawing on a roast suckling pig, Weebull complained somewhat.

"Just need to replenish your energy."

"If you want to eat something delicious, go to our world and eat your fill later," said Bagingom with a laugh.

"Um!"

Weebull grinned foolishly and nodded, "I want to eat with Dad!"

Eat! Eat your fill!

Bagingom waved his hand magnanimously.

Anyway, there was no consumption involved.

"The equipment should arrive this afternoon."

Bagin Gom watched her son devour the food—though she found it unappetizing—and grumbled, "Let's go back tomorrow. That Anthony guy keeps urging us on, he doesn't even appreciate how hard his mother works. I'll definitely teach him a lesson when I get the chance."

"I'll teach him a lesson for Mom!"

The dutiful eldest son immediately said loudly.

"Haha, good son!"

Baginam's smile made the wrinkles on her face almost pile up together.

But what Baginom never expected was that an unprecedented crisis was already looming.

The small harbor on Gustav Island was quiet at this moment.

Almost everyone stared in disbelief at the giant ship rapidly approaching on the sea.

It was a large ship that seemed to be made of a mixture of various candies, with frosting on the railings, ice cream at the top of the mast, and candy canes decorating the sides of the ship.

There's a face on the front, laughing and humming.

"Yes, it's the Queen Mother Hymn!"

"The Charlotte family has arrived!"

"Why are those guys here? Are they here to shop too?"

"Hey, wait! What's that on the deck—"

Those who had been peering through binoculars at the ship's deck froze, trembling, their voices almost incoherent, "Char...Char...Charlotte Linlin!!"

The moment that name appeared, everyone's expression changed drastically.

Charlotte Linlin, BIG MOM, is one of the three most terrifying pirates in the world. She is a super monster who can destroy a country just because of sweets!

Could it be that someone on this island offended her?

Wouldn't that mean the island is doomed?

"Run!"

The people gathered at the port scattered like birds and beasts in an instant.

On the deck of the Queen Mother Hymn.

"Mommy, Mommy! We're finally here!"

For a human being, such a tall stature is practically abnormal. Charlotte Linlin, a woman in a two-piece dress and a bicorn hat, tossed the last bite of cake into her mouth, a strange smile creeping from her scarlet lips.

"Peros!"

"Mother."

Perospero stepped forward respectfully. "Keep an eye on the ship."

"Yes, Mom."

"Cracker!"

"Mother!"

Charlotte Cracker, once again encased in her heavy cookie armor, stepped forward.

Charlotte Linlin said, "You will land later and bring people with you."

Mom, since you've personally taken action, what else do you need to do?

Although he was inwardly grumbling, Cracker simply nodded respectfully, "Understood, Mom!"

"Zeus!"

Charlotte Linlin shouted.

"Understood, Mom!"

The small white cloud floating behind her suddenly expanded in size.

Charlotte Linlin leaped up and jumped directly onto Baiyun's back. "Full speed ahead!"

"Yes, Mom!"

The white clouds then flew forward rapidly, and soon they had crossed the sea and arrived directly above the port.

Just then, someone on the port below suddenly shouted at the top of their lungs, "Lord BIG MOM! Lord Feld sent me to wait for you here!"

Suddenly, the white clouds swooped down and, in the instant they swept past the harbor, they swept up the figure.

……

Bagingom and his eldest son straightened their robes, making sure they were completely covered before going out.

Next, it's time to pick up the goods.

However, just after leaving the hotel and not having walked far in the direction of the shops, Bagingom noticed that many people were running away in another direction of the town as if they had seen a ghost.

"Hey, what happened?"

Bagingom instinctively grabbed someone and asked.

The man tried to break free, but Baggins' grip was far too strong for him to handle. He could only cry out in terror, "Charlotte Linlin is here! Another island is going to be destroyed!"

"Lingling?"

Baginam was completely stunned, and the man she grabbed quickly took the opportunity to escape.

"Hey! Lingling!!"

A second later, Baginom screamed in terror.

At the street corner, Stussy, who was also wrapped in a black robe, had a sudden change in expression. Although she did not grab anyone to question them, she had already seen the area above the mother and child!

"Mommy, Mommy! Are you talking about me?"

boom!

The earth shook violently, just like a meteorite falling to earth.

Baginom almost fell to the ground before he could even stand properly.

She looked back in disbelief.

Behind him, the woman's massive body almost blocked out the sunlight, and the shadow she cast made Bagingom, who was standing in it, feel a chill.

How could this be!

How did Lingling end up here?!

Stusi, who had already instantly hidden behind the corner, shared the same question as her.

Why did Lingling come in person? Waldo didn't come; it's just this mother and son!

shit!

How could I possibly kill that old woman in front of Lingling?

"Mommy, Mommy!"

Charlotte Linlin looked down at the two figures draped in black robes, especially the shorter one. "Where is that Waldo guy?"

Baginam just stared at him blankly, her body instinctively taking a step back.

"What do you want to do to Mom?!"

Weevil suddenly sprang to his feet, roaring as he flung off his black robe and unleashed a punch brimming with domineering aura and shockwaves, aimed directly at Charlotte Linlin.

Then, Charlotte Linlin slapped him across the face.

Whoosh!

Weevil slammed heavily to the ground, smashing a deep, bottomless, human-shaped hole into the solid stone floor. The ground only began to tremble after the hole was formed, demonstrating the immense force of the slap and the speed at which Weevil fell.

"Weevil!!"

As Baginam watched her beloved son being planted in the ground, she snapped out of her terror and couldn't help but scream.

"I'm asking you to answer my question!"

Charlotte Linlin grabbed Baggins and lifted her in front of her. "Obey, or live longer! Choose!"

Upon hearing that familiar phrase, even though Baginam was worried about Weevil, she still couldn't help but turn around and look at Charlotte Linlin's face.

She saw a flicker of light, like flames, in the eyes of this old acquaintance.

Oh no, it's Lingling's soul incantation!

If you are afraid of her, then if you refuse her, your soul will be stolen!

How could I not be afraid of her!

However, if he submits, Lord Night King will simply kill him.

This is a dead end—

Ok?

As if struck by a sudden thought, Bagingom collapsed and fainted.

"Um?"

Charlotte Linlin paused for a moment.

Did she faint from fright?

In that case, the soul incantation will have no effect; if you're unconscious, what fear could you possibly have?

"Mommy, Mommy!"

Charlotte Linlin laughed in exasperation.

For the first time, I realized that my immense fame wasn't a good thing.

However, why does this old woman look somewhat familiar?

At the same time.

The dream world, Bakingom's little world.

Suddenly appearing in the palace, Baggins screamed in terror, "Lord Night King! Help!!"

Among the permissions they were granted was the ability to summon the Night King in this world.

So, now is the time to ask for help.

Although it's probably too late.

The sky above the small world changed, and a pair of eyes formed from the sun and moon quietly appeared, looking down at Bakingom.

"Lord Night King! Help!"

Baggins was practically sobbing uncontrollably. "Charlotte Linlin is here! Weevil and I have been captured by her!"

In the sky, those enormous eyes suddenly turned sharp.

In the early part of the New World, Knight's expression suddenly turned serious as he trained.

Charlotte Linlin?

What a wonderful surprise!

Baggins cannot die; artificial Devil Fruits still need her to create them, as does the Devil Fruit enchanting technology.

The dream world.

"I'm coming right away, so stall for time as much as possible."

Hongda's voice echoed in the small world.

Bagingom nodded repeatedly. "Yes, Lord Night King! I understand!"

And so, almost the next moment, the Kingdom of Dunas...

Waldona's body, which had been lying on the bed like a corpse because he was having fun in the dream world, was suddenly lifted into the air and smashed a hole in the ceiling.

At the same time, Luna leaped into the air and threw a knife over.

Knight grabbed the knife, then shot into the air and disappeared into the depths of the sky.

Although it was mentioned before that there was no possibility of fighting real monsters in the short term, this short term is far too short.

Now, we can only assess the true level of the power of the open ocean.

Fortunately, it was Charlotte Linlin.

If it were someone with high speed and high attack like Kaido or Shanks, or someone with earth-shattering power like Whitebeard, they probably wouldn't even have a chance to fight back.