One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

But decades of experience have repeatedly shown them that they have the qualifications!

So when Big Mom heard from Red that the Straw Hat crew had decided to join the Big Mom Pirates, she had almost no doubts and even gave up her spot as the main character at this important tea party.

Ta-da!

Just then, several beams of light suddenly shone down from the sky onto the empty seat next to the middle-aged woman.

It wasn't until this moment that everyone realized why the seats next to the older woman were empty.

At the edge of the spotlight, looking at the empty seats, and thinking of the Straw Hat Pirates who suddenly disappeared after entering the inner area, Judge, whose mood had just improved, suddenly changed his expression and felt extremely uneasy.

The woman's next words caused his pupils to suddenly contract.

The middle-aged woman raised her glass high, as if announcing it to the whole world, and laughed loudly:

"Let's welcome our newest member to the realm of all nations with a warm round of applause..."

"The Straw Hat Pirates!!!"

"Brook, the Soul Walker, with a bounty of 160 million Berries!!!"

when!

The spotlight beam suddenly focused, and a standing skeletal figure immediately appeared before everyone, then bowed politely downwards.

"Yo ho ho ho~ Good morning, everyone~"

Brooke took off his top hat and then greeted everyone present.

Upon seeing Brooke sitting in a seat that was clearly a level above his own, Judge's heart instantly turned to ashes, and he lost all hope.

What happened next was not beyond his expectations.

The old woman then called out the bounties and names of the Straw Hat Pirates in order of their bounties, from lowest to highest.

Amidst enthusiastic cheers from below, the Straw Hat crew members appeared one by one near the round table.

Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and Red, the vice-captain, were seated directly on either side of Big Mom.

This demeanor is completely unlike that of someone meeting for the first time.

The appearance of the Straw Hat Pirates clearly shocked the guests present.

You must know... that's the Fifth Emperor who's causing quite a stir in the ocean right now!

Based on the usual practice on the high seas, everyone was speculating which established power the Straw Hat Pirates would target next.

Unexpectedly, they actually chose to join Big Mom's pirate crew!

Now, some of the opportunists who were previously wavering between the Four Emperors and various forces couldn't help but start to have second thoughts.

After all, their usual practice is... whoever wins, they'll help them!

Immediately, the entire venue stirred with activity as everyone began whispering and analyzing the situation.

Upon seeing this, the woman's smile widened even more, her mouth agape in a wild grin.

The Dark Emperors sitting opposite Big Mom noticed the Straw Hat Pirates members beside them, and their expressions changed instantly.

However, there is at least one thing everyone will agree on...

With the support of the Straw Hat Pirates, the Big Mom Pirates will definitely be the strongest contender for ONE PIECE!

"I never expected that the legendary Straw Hat Pirates would appear here!"

Stussy, who has multiple special identities, gently licked her bright red lips, her eyes darting back and forth between Big Mom and the Straw Hat Pirates.

The others also suddenly realized what was going on, and immediately picked up their glasses to toast Charlotte Linlin in front of them.

Everyone is congratulating the Big Mom Pirates on gaining another group of powerful admirals...

But at this round table, only Judge frowned slightly, his gaze secretly sweeping over the Straw Hat crew.

Something is wrong!

Something's definitely not right!

Perhaps because he had initially intended to join Big Mom's pirate crew, Judge inexplicably felt...

These Straw Hat Pirates guys in front of me don't seem like they're going to join another faction at all.

Leaving aside Luffy, the Straw Hat boy who has already started devouring the desserts on the table.

The calm, unwavering eyes of the others showed neither the sorrow of being dependent on others nor the joy of joining a powerful force.

There is only indifference that disdains everything!

It was as if all of this was completely beneath their notice.

They were just quietly waiting for something.

"So... what exactly are they waiting for!?"

A bold idea suddenly popped into Judge's mind, but it was like a boundless duckweed, leaving him uncertain.

The tea party continued smoothly and without interruption.

Everything seemed as calm and peaceful as it appeared on the surface.

Even Judge began to wonder if he had developed a mental illness from being frightened by Sanji's situation, and was becoming overly suspicious.

But just then, an unexpected incident suddenly occurred!

Those who could sit near the older women were naturally the most distinguished guests at this tea party.

How could these distinguished guests be treated with the same ordinary snacks as those served on the lower tables?

The dishes served at the main table are naturally all exquisite, made with rare and precious ingredients that are extremely difficult to find anywhere in the world.

The mood took a turn when a plate of chocolate croissants appeared.

"Delicious! It's so delicious!!!"

As if possessing a stomach with an alternate dimension, Luffy seemed to have completely forgotten their true purpose for coming here, transforming into a giant rubber vacuum cleaner and frantically absorbing all the snacks.

Although Sanji's cooking skills are no less than those of the professional chefs on Whole Cake Island, even the most skilled cook can't make a meal without ingredients...

No matter how good Sanji's cooking skills are, he can never recreate the flavor that only these legendary ingredients can produce.

Luffy, who was eating such a luxurious meal for the first time, naturally indulged without restraint.

But then, something completely unexpected happened...

Suddenly, Luffy's rubber arm stretched out and abruptly grabbed the top of the last croissant on a plate.

At the same time, the middle-aged woman's large, calloused hand also gripped the other side of the croissant.

For a moment, both Luffy and Big Mom were stunned.

After a long pause, the old woman suddenly grinned and smiled at Luffy, who, despite being nominally the captain, had never communicated with him:

"Kid! This is a dessert made from cocoa from the eruption of the Cocoa Island volcano. You might only get to eat it once a year, so naturally I'll eat the last piece!"

"Why?! I ran into her first!" Even though he was at someone else's dinner table, Luffy, who was completely unreasonable when it came to food, didn't care about Big Mom's feelings at all and retorted directly.

But it was this one sentence that suddenly plunged the lively main table into complete silence.

Judge also suddenly looked up, a look of realization flashing in his eyes.

really!

The Straw Hat Pirates are not here to submit to Big Mom!

Which subject would dare speak to their master like that?!

"Um!?"

Sure enough, the middle-aged woman, sensing something was amiss, frowned slightly.

"Why should I?!"

A powerful aura suddenly surged forth from the woman like a giant wave.

Along with it, there was also a huge phantom composed of soul power.

Big Mom's Devil Fruit power—the Soul-Soul Fruit—allows her to absorb the souls, or lifespans, of those who are afraid. She can use these souls for herself or bestow them upon inanimate objects, giving them new life!

At this moment, Luffy's nonchalant reaction undoubtedly touched Big Mom's sore spot.

She instantly pressed down on Luffy with a terrifying aura and asked that classic question:

"Life or dead!?"

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A chilling atmosphere instantly enveloped the entire round table.

All the attendees immediately fell silent, their eyes wide open, not daring to even breathe.

Because they knew very well that when the old lady said those words, it meant that someone was about to suffer bad luck!

Although they didn't think Big Mom would be willing to kill Straw Hat Luffy, who had just joined her ranks, it was still possible that she would absorb some of his lifespan and teach him a small lesson.

However, to everyone's surprise...

Just when they thought Luffy would show fear under Big Mom's overwhelming power and then have his soul absorbed...

The outstretched rubber arm suddenly contracted, along with the precious chocolate croissant!

"Awoo~"

"This is so delicious!!!"

Under everyone's shocked gaze, Luffy brazenly devoured the croissant in one bite, and then, as if he had eaten a glowing dish, a sweet smile appeared on his face.

Clearly, the furious old woman in front of him had no effect on his appetite.

Even after licking the chocolate residue from the corner of his mouth, he grinned at the older woman and then chuckled.

"Hehe~ I won!!!"

"!!!"

How dare he...?

Seeing Luffy's silly expression, the same thought flashed through everyone's minds.