Everyone's eyes turned skyward.
"Is that… a cloud?"
"A cloud? That's… White Fist Nami!!"
"What?! White Fist Nami, the navigator of Rolan and his crew?"
"Could it be… Rolan has finally arrived?"
As the white cloud slowly descended toward the venue, the crowd stirred in excitement. Though many had yet to see Rolan, newspaper reports had made it clear: this was a man not to be trifled with.
A single individual had taken down three Admirals. That was no small feat.
"I didn't expect Rolan to attend the Tea Party. Does this mean he still respects Big Mom's reputation?"
"This entrance… it's incredible."
"It's my first time seeing a flying ship! It's amazing!"
Big Mom's eyes narrowed as she stared intently at the white cloud.
"Could this be the Big Mom Pirates? Unbelievable."
Lina leaned over the ship's railing, peering down at the approaching crowd.
Rolan casually patted her head and glanced around. "Let's go. We were invited for cake."
In the next instant, he vanished from the Breaking Sky, appearing in the center of the Tea Party venue.
The crowd gasped.
"It's… really Rolan!!"
"So young… far younger than the bounty photo."
"This is Emperor Rolan!!"
To his left, a giant Roc materialized.
"That's Kuro, Rolan's No. 2."
"Zoan Devil Fruit, Mythical Zoan: Bird-Bird Fruit, Roc Form!!"
"A pirate with a bounty of 1.07 billion berries, unimaginably strong!"
A cloud of yellow sand erupted nearby.
"Ah ha ha ha ha! Long time no see, Charlotte Linlin!"
The onlookers murmured in shock.
"That's former Shichibukai Crocodile. He actually joined Rolan's crew?"
A lightning bolt followed, accompanied by a booming laugh. "Yehahaha ha, you stinky sand Crocodile, I won't let you pick your opponent first!"
Crocodile turned, summoning a Desert Spada. "Lightning freak, do you want to die?"
In an instant, Lina and others appeared around Rolan.
Bang! Smoke billowed across the venue.
Franky waved a hand, coughing. "Cough cough, Zoro, what are you doing, causing such a ruckus?"
Zoro's voice came from the smoke. "Hey! Unlike you guys, I can't fly or teleport. I'm a normal human."
"Ah? Are you calling me a pervert? Baka~ That's praise, don't forget it."
Everyone from Rolan's crew was present, except Bepo, who was still training. The crowd buzzed with fear and excitement.
"Such terrifying presence… could this really be Rolan's crew?"
"It seems we underestimated them. They truly are Emperor-tier."
Big Mom was momentarily stunned as she saw Rolan and his crew remain unflinching in the fierce wind. An intense aura emanated from them, making their clothes flap violently.
Law's grip on Kikoku trembled. Even he felt the overwhelming aura, unable to ignore its sheer force.
This was Emperors-level power.
Big Mom's eyes narrowed.
"Mama, impressive strength!"
"Rolan Boy, bringing so many people… do you intend to start a war with my Big Mom Pirates?"
She removed her hat.
"Napoleon!"
Big Mom stomped the ground, charging toward Rolan at astonishing speed.
Rolan raised an eyebrow, secretly impressed by the agility of such a massive body. Every Four Emperor maximized not just their unique abilities, but all aspects of their strength.
As Big Mom swung her pink pirate hat, it transformed into a massive saber, red and black lightning crackling along the blade.
Rolan laughed, infusing his fist with Conqueror's Haki, lightning crackling around him. Using Electromagnetic Instant Transmission, he struck forward.
Fist met blade two meters apart. Invisible waves of force rippled outward.
Those nearby foamed at the mouth and collapsed to the ground.
Law's eyes widened. This… this was truly the strength of a Four Emperors?
Observers farther away gaped.
"Con… Conqueror's Haki… collision!!"
"So terrifying… the sky itself is splitting."
Indeed, the aura shot skyward, the heavens seeming to tear in two.
Morgans excitedly snapped photos, murmuring, "This… this is headline material. Emperors-level battle. Tomorrow, everyone will know."
Kuro and the others frowned. Even they were wary of Rolan's opponent. Big Mom's blade, nearly as powerful as Garp's, combined with her immense physique, made her a formidable foe.
Rolan twisted his waist, adding Haki to his punch, executing his Shaking Fist Technique, and forced Big Mom back several steps.
"Nani! Mama is at a disadvantage!" Perospero gasped, astonished to see Big Mom pressed back.
He knew it was a test, but even Whitebeard couldn't achieve such a feat. Kaido had only fought Big Mom to a draw.
Could Rolan be stronger than Mama, or was this his full power? He leaned toward the latter.
Katakuri's brow furrowed. Rolan's appearance seemed to nullify his Observation Haki. He could not predict the man's next move.
This was the same unnerving feeling as facing Red-Haired Shanks. A war with Rolan's crew could be dangerous, even catastrophic.
BIG MOM steadied herself, pupils shrinking, astonishment evident. Rolan had indeed earned his fearsome reputation.
"Mama, Rolan Boy, your strength is impressive. Please, take a seat. Today, you are the main attraction."
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