Just imagine—
If it were young Linlin from Kaido's memories, that badass sea warrior with her eight-meter frame, drop-dead gorgeous, with a body that could handle Aus's... intensity...
Aus wasn't sure he could resist that kind of temptation.
But now?
Her waist had gone straight up and down, her face puffed out with fat. You could still see hints of her old proportions, but everything had gone to hell.
Not to mention all those sons and daughters staring at him.
Screw it. The past was the past.
"Ma ma ma ma Aus, you came without giving me a heads up? What a delicious surprise"
Big Mom was clearly thrilled to see Aus arrive, laughing as she greeted him.
Just wait—there's an even bigger surprise coming.
Aus thought, but kept his usual smile plastered on:
"The second I got your call, I hauled ass over here."
"Ma ma ma ma~"
That made Big Mom even happier. She walked alongside Aus toward the tea party venue.
Their crews followed behind.
Mihawk and Crocodile stayed cool as ice—both the strong, silent types. Even seeing the cake castle for the first time, they kept their composure and didn't rubberneck like tourists.
Big Mom's kids, though? They were gawking like crazy.
"So that's the legendary 'Black Emperor'? He doesn't look much older than our brothers."
"He's so damn hot! God, I wish he could be my marriage partner!" (eyes turning to hearts)
"That's not right... isn't he Mom's target?"
"So what..."
"All of you, shut the hell up!"
The whispered chatter reached Katakuri's ears from the front of the group. He roared to shut them down.
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
These spoiled brats had lost their damn minds. Talking shit when Aus was right there?
Just like he feared, both Big Mom and Aus heard every word.
Aus didn't react—he'd dealt with fangirls before. But Big Mom's eyes lit up with sudden interest.
"Oh right, I should've thought of this sooner, Aus."
She looked at him, grinning: "I'll pick one of my daughters to marry you, Aus. I mean, I can't have you as my only husband."
"???"
What?
What the fuck are you talking about???
Aus admitted that mental whiplash nearly broke his brain. Was this shit you could just say out loud?
Besides, looking at Big Mom's kids with their freaky-ass appearances, maybe three were decent-looking.
And right now? They were all still kids.
"Let's... talk about that later..."
Aus's eye twitched as he dodged the topic.
Love and marriage would just screw with his freedom and happiness!
The group reached the tea party venue.
The place was absolutely insane.
Even with few actual guests, the singing and serving Homies carried the whole damn show.
This grand musical theater vibe was so intense that even Aus's crew couldn't interrupt.
"It's starting It's coming"
"Mama's tea party time is here~"
Flowers, trees, mountains, teacups...
Everything burst into song.
"Made it Not late"
"The Black Emperor arrives right on time~"
Music flooded the air.
Aus stepped into the venue exactly on schedule—the star of this whole circus.
The underground world kings who usually commanded respect as VIP guests? Now they stood on the sidelines like background props.
"Lord Aus!!!"
"So fucking cool!!!"
"Strongest of the young generation!!!"
The crowd went absolutely wild, screaming praise.
Even Aus, who'd seen plenty of big scenes, got caught up in the energy.
This was nuts!
"Hey~ you bastard, are you actually buying into this crap?"
Seeing Aus wave to the crowd while flowers and grass sang around him, Crocodile shot him a look and smirked.
"This guy's always been like this—does whatever the hell he wants."
Mihawk either was used to it or just shrugged before continuing with the group.
Honestly, this was Aus's first time at such a massive party.
Roger's ship parties were just a bunch of guys eating meat and getting drunk.
Nothing like this level of pure spectacle.
Among all the people lining the sides, several faces grabbed Aus's attention.
He took his seat at the main table next to Big Mom.
"Ma ma ma ma~ You spotted them already, didn't you, Aus?"
Seeing where Aus was looking, Charlotte Linlin had everything ready. She clapped her hands.
Homie soldiers marched various figures forward.
Some were chained up. Others walked free.
A few familiar faces in the mix.
"What thoughtful gifts."
He recognized them instantly—underground world figures who'd flat-out refused to submit, plus the wishy-washy fence-sitters.
Aus pulled a chocolate stick from thin air, stuck it between his teeth, acting like these people were beneath his notice.
But several figures definitely caught his eye.
"I thought you'd never show your face...
Stussy."
Standing across from him was a knockout blonde in designer clothes, curvy as hell, clutching a small purse and looking obedient.
"Lord Aus is too kind. How could this humble woman dare defy your will?"
As one of the few real powerhouses in the underground world, "Queen of the Pleasure Quarter" Stussy, along with "Loan Shark King" Du Feld and others, weren't tied up like dogs.
After reading the room, they'd immediately switched sides, claiming they wanted to serve under Aus.
"Is that right..."
Aus leaned back, legs crossed, eyeing the neat row of people with their heads down.
He said nothing. Just snapped his fingers.
The next second—
Under the horrified stares of flowers, grass, and party guests, the chained underground world bosses on the ground slowly crumbled to ash and drifted away.
"You weren't won over by my charm. You don't regret your choices."
"You simply know you're going to die."
Aus sipped his tea, tasted it, then rested his chin in his hand and casually studied the remaining "dark world kings."
"Hmm... You guys still standing—if you want to keep breathing...
Hand over your Vivre Cards."
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