Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

Especially in this situation.

Bai Yu lowered his head and looked at Smoothie, who was crying in his arms and completely dependent on him.

Those eyes, which always carried a faint smile, were now completely calm and unfathomable, as if even the warmth of her embrace couldn't melt them in the slightest.

He reached out and hugged her, offering gentle comfort.

next second.

Bai Yu's right hand moved slightly.

No one saw how he moved; they only heard a very faint, cold sound of something cutting through the air.

The Kusanagi sword in his hand had been drawn an inch from its sheath at some point.

The blue-green blade was like a pool of cold water, moving so fast that only a blur remained.

"Pfft-"

The sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh echoed clearly in the deathly silent banquet hall.

Smoothie froze.

The arm around Bai Yu suddenly loosened, and she looked down in disbelief at the knife that had pierced through her chest.

Fresh blood dripped slowly down the cold blade, landing on the cloud-like gummy carpet, blooming into a tragic yet alluring flower.

The sweet aroma was instantly overwhelmed by the strong smell of blood.

"Bai... Yu... Jun...?"

Smoothie looked up, tears still welling in her eyes, a mixture of confusion, pain, and disbelief swirling within her: "Why...why..."

Bai Yu slowly drew his sword.

Blood splattered on his fingertips, but he didn't even flinch.

He looked at Smoothie, whose face quickly turned pale and whose body collapsed limply, and his voice was calm, indifferent, and devoid of any warmth, like the coldest truth, each word striking the hearts of everyone present.

"Smoothie, longing, is the emotion furthest from understanding."

Smoothie's body slid limply to the carpet, and her consciousness quickly faded.

The last thing she saw was Bai Yu's calm and composed face, and deep in his eyes, a tenderness as profound as the night that she had never understood before.

The entire room fell silent.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

The next moment—

"Smoothie—!!!"

Charlotte Linlin let out a deafening roar, a mixture of anger, grief, and madness that transformed into a colossal pressure capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart, sweeping across the entire Cake Castle.

Her massive body took a sudden step forward, the ground cracked open, and the power of the Soul-Soul Fruit went berserk. The surrounding flowers, trees, and candy soldiers all screamed in terror at that moment.

"Uchiha Hakuha!!! How dare you kill my daughter right in front of me!!!"

"I will tear you to pieces!!! I will make you and your companions die in all the lands!!! I will extract your souls, make them into candy, and eat them forever!!!"

Katakuri's eyes turned bloodshot, and his Conqueror's Haki erupted without reservation. He shot towards Shiraha like a black lightning bolt.

"you wanna die!!!"

Perospero's eyes widened in fury, and with a fierce swing of his cane, countless sticky syrups swept in like a tsunami:

"Kill him! Kill him!!!"

All of the women's children simultaneously erupted in anger and attacked.

The light of the Devil Fruits, the cold glint of the weapons, and the domineering roar instantly engulfed the entire banquet hall.

The sweet dream was shattered, replaced by endless bloodshed and war.

Bai Yu simply flicked the blood off his blade, and the Zanpakuto hummed softly in his hand.

He stood amidst the barrage of attacks, his posture still upright and composed, his face showing no sign of panic, only a faint, slightly wicked smirk.

He looked at Smoothie, whom he had secretly protected in his arms with illusion magic and lightning speed. Smoothie appeared to be seriously injured and on the verge of death, but was actually unharmed. A soft light flashed in his eyes that no one could notice.

This strike was not intended to cause harm.

It is protection.

Only by faking Smoothie's death at her own hands can she be recognized as a victim by the old woman and be completely isolated from the impending destruction.

She will not be caught up in the flames of war, nor will she be buried with all nations, nor will she suffer a gruesome end because she is caught between family ties and personal feelings.

From the very beginning, Bai Yu had paved the way for her to survive.

But he must wield the sword himself on this path.

Retsu Unohana stepped forward gently, her gentle smile concealing the aura of healing and slaughter that her Zanpakuto was already poised to unleash: "Shiroha, it seems the game should end."

Artoria gripped the holy sword at her waist, her golden eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Matsumoto Rangiku lazily brushed a strand of hair aside, her Zanpakuto clanging softly. Her eyes, devoid of any trace of drunkenness, held only a sharp, piercing edge: "Finally, we can get serious. I'm so tired of all this sweet stuff. My Grey Cat should be famous throughout the world by now."

Nico Robin stood at the far side, the power of the Flower Flower Fruit quietly spreading, countless arms silently blooming in the shadows.

"Let's make a scene, Bai Yu."

Bai Yu raised his eyes and looked at the furious Charlotte Linlin, as well as the entire Big Mom Pirates crew that were charging towards them.

"Since you insist on starting a war."

"Then I will do as you wish and crush the entire world."

The sky over Totto Land was torn apart, and the thick clouds exploded in the clash of Conqueror's Haki. Charlotte Linlin was surrounded by Haki that could crush steel. Her huge body shattered the earth, and every step made the entire Whole Cake Island tremble violently. The rolling waves of pressure crushed towards Uchiha Shiroba.

Bai Yu's robes fluttered in the wind, his golden Sharingan suddenly spun, the three tomoe rapidly moving within his pupils, and a scarlet stream of light pierced the sky—a sharp edge woven from eye power and domineering aura that surpassed all things.

Without flinching, lightning crackled beneath his feet, and lightning chakra and Armament Haki enveloped his body. His figure transformed into a streak of purple-gold lightning, charging straight toward Big Mom.

"You brat! How dare you boast of crushing all nations? Today I'll make sure your soul is annihilated!"

The old woman roared, her hands gathering terrifying soul power. Huge flames and lightning rolled in her palms, and Prometheus and Zeus roared as they pounced, the intense heat distorting the air into scorching waves.

"Noisy."

Bai Yu let out a cold shout, his Sharingan power erupted, and the skeleton of Susanoo unfolded behind him with a bang. The black giant phantom blotted out the sky, and Armament Haki covered the armor of Susanoo, turning it into an indestructible barrier.

The fist slammed out, colliding with the old woman. The shockwave swept in all directions, crushing the surrounding chocolate buildings into dust and creating deep, bottomless ravines in the ground.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, a full-scale melee had already broken out.

Katakuri unleashed the full power of his Mochi Mochi Fruit, his pale purple Conqueror's Haki intertwining with top-tier Observation Haki. He had already foreseen all attack trajectories, and his trident, sharp enough to tear through space, was fixed on the woman before him—Artoria.

Artoria gripped the curry stick, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit. The Wind King's Barrier wrapped around the sword, and the fierce sword energy sliced ​​through the air with a piercing shriek.

Facing the strongest fighter in the Big Mom Pirates, her innate competitive spirit was ignited.

Your power is meaningless before absolute power.

Katakuri's deep voice rang out, and the spear formed from the mochi ball pierced out in an instant, so fast that it left afterimages. Artoria simply snorted and blocked with her sword. The sword and the mochi ball's power collided, and the two instantly became entangled in battle. The light of the sword and the afterimage of the mochi ball intertwined, enveloping the entire Mirror Coast in the aftershocks of the fierce battle.

On the other side, Retsu Unohana, Rangiku Matsumoto, and Nico Robin were surrounded by more than a dozen executives of the Charlotte Family.

Daifuku's demonic powers, Oven's high temperatures, Galette's Butter-Butter Fruit... all sorts of bizarre Devil Fruit abilities came crashing down, an attack that was impenetrable.

Retsu Unohana, wielding the Minazuki, remained calm yet exuded a chilling aura. With a light swing of her Zanpakuto, she deflected countless attacks, leaving no one daring to meet her blade. Rangiku Matsumoto's Gray Cat had already been unleashed, countless gray particles raging through the air. Nico Robin, her expression composed, unleashed the power of her Hana Hana no Mi (Flower Flower Fruit) with its pervasive reach, countless arms blooming wildly around the enemy, beneath their feet, and on their weapons, snapping joints, disarming them, and binding their forms. The three stood back to back, surrounded yet holding their own. Blade flashes, sandstorms, and flower-like arms intertwined to form an unbreakable defensive line, preventing the Charlotte Family's executives from advancing an inch.

In a corner of the battlefield, an ugly figure moved silently. Charlotte Brûlée stared at the chaotic battlefield, the power of the Mirror-Mirror Fruit quietly surging in her palm.

Her gaze swept over the fiercely fighting crowd, finally settling on the petite, cute, and harmless-looking figure, Kanna.

Chapter 175 All Gone

Kanna was clenching her small fists, standing a little distance away. Her round face showed a hint of tension, and her small body looked particularly weak in the vast battlefield. She did not release any domineering aura or show any terrifying power. She just stared at her comrades fighting fiercely in front of her with her big eyes. She looked like a lost child, posing no threat whatsoever.

A hint of smugness flashed in Brulee's eyes. She had already planned it out. She was no match for those powerful opponents. Uchiha Shiraha, Artoria, Unohana Retsu, and others were all incredibly strong. If she went up against them, she would be instantly killed.

The seemingly weak and helpless little girl in front of them was clearly the weakest member of the opposing camp. If they could capture her first, they could use her to blackmail Bai Yu and the others, or even kill her directly to demoralize the enemy.

“This is truly a stroke of luck!” Brulee laughed, looking somewhat sinister. The scars on her face twisted with her smile, appearing particularly ferocious. “That little girl looks like she can’t even kill a chicken, making her the perfect entry point. Capture her first, then trap her with the mirror, and that will definitely be a threat to those guys.”

She silently activated the Mirror-Mirror Fruit, and the ground beneath her feet instantly transformed into a smooth mirror. She moved through the mirror, silently heading towards Kanna without making a sound. The mirror was perfectly hidden in the chaos of the battlefield.

Brulee's body slowly merged into the mirror, her eyes fixed on Kanna, like a venomous snake slowly approaching its prey.

Kanna seemed completely unaware of the impending danger. She stood on tiptoe, watching Shiraha fight the old woman with worry. Her small lips were pursed, her little hands were tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, and her round eyes were full of concern.

She exuded no hostility; her soft, squishy appearance made her seem like a lamb to the slaughter in Brulee's eyes.

"Little girl, don't blame me for being heartless. Blame yourself for standing against your mother!"

A sinister smile crept across Brulee's face. When she was only three steps away from Connor, she stopped hiding and suddenly leaped out of the mirror!

Mirror-Mirror Fruit: Mirror World Cage!

Brûlé slammed her hands on the ground, and countless smooth mirrors instantly sprang up from the ground, the air, and all around, forming an impenetrable cage that trapped Kanna in the center! The mirrors reflected Kanna's petite figure, countless reflections of her shimmering within. Brûlé stood outside the cage, a smug smile on her face, looking down at the trapped Kanna with utter mockery: "Little thing, you think you're safe hiding here? Today I'll capture you first, so your friends will hesitate to act. Once you're dealt with, the New World will once again sing praises of Mother's greatness."

Kanna was startled by the sudden appearance of the mirror cage. Her round eyes widened slightly, and her small body shrank back, making her look even more frail and helpless.

Seeing this, Brulee became even more smug. She thought Kanna was already terrified and at a loss, so she continued to activate her Devil Fruit power. Mirror clones emerged from countless mirrors. A dozen clones that looked exactly like Brulee held spikes made of mirrors and pressed closer and closer to Kanna in the cage.

"Little girl, surrender obediently, and I'll make your suffering less!"

Brulee's true form roared, the mirrored spikes flashing with a cold light, about to pierce Kanna.

Kanna looked up, her round face no longer showing tension, but a hint of confusion. Her clear eyes looked at the arrogant Brulee in front of her, and her small mouth opened slightly, uttering a soft, sweet voice: "What...what are you doing?"

The voice was soft and cute, without a trace of fear, which made Brulee pause for a moment, then become even angrier: "What an arrogant little brat!"

Before she finished speaking, all of Brulee's clones simultaneously swung their mirror spikes, stabbing fiercely at Kanna's body!

Just as the spikes were about to touch the hem of Kanna's clothes, Kanna's small body shifted slightly to the side, easily avoiding all the attacks, her movements as light as a feather.

Immediately afterwards, faint lightning appeared on her body, and her original soft and cute aura disappeared instantly, replaced by a terrifying pressure that could change the color of the heavens and earth!

Kanna's eyes lit up slightly, golden lightning crackled through her hair, and a power erupted from her small body that shook the entire battlefield.

She raised her tiny finger and pointed at Charlotte Brûlée, who was still acting arrogantly in front of her, her soft voice carrying a hint of seriousness: "Are you going to play a game with me?"

The next second, thunder roared!