NOVEL WEB Chapter 195: 195 Tea Party, War On Cake Island
"Emperor Lynch of the West Blue and Charlotte Linlin, you secretly allied to defy the world and challenge the World Government. Are you prepared to die?!"
Saint Saturn declared, his voice cold and commanding as he stood high above the castle wall, glaring down at them with disdain.
It's time to take revenge for the humiliation he suffered last time at West Blue!
The World Government had been planting spies in Totto Land for decades, and Big Mom's downfall was inevitable.
Lynch's presence merely accelerated the timeline, sparking Saint Saturn's resolve to act quickly.
Their plan was simple yet ruthless: poison Lynch and Big Mom at the tea party and, if necessary, finish the job by force.
But plans are one thing, and reality is another. Dreams of success can be beautifull, but the harsh truth often shatters them.
The sheer resilience of Lynch and Big Mom was off the chart—both had metaphorical "health bars" as thick as 100 million points.
The poison, capable of killing hundreds of beasts, had no effect on them.
Lynch's immunity stemmed from his Sun Candle Fruit ability, which allowed him to digest anything, including deadly toxins.
Big Mom, on the other hand, had built her resistance since childhood by eating anything and everything—poisonous lion meat, venomous scorpions, death spiders, and toxic plants.
Her steel-balloon-like body and natural tolerance to poisons made it nearly impossible to harm her this way.
"Akainu! Garp! Kizaru! You old fools!"
Big Mom shouted, her voice a growl of pure rage.
Her eyes blazed with fury as she gritted her teeth, her wrath fueled by the destruction of Cake Island and the betrayal she had endured.
She wanted revenged, she wanted to annihilate everyone responsible for this chaos.
The tragic situation suffered by Cake Island and the deception she suffered made her want to kill everyone present.
"Hahahaha! Saint Saturn, have you already forgotten the lesson I taught you last time?"
Lynch's bold voice echoed across the battlefield. "Even if I were to die here today, I wouldn't back down from a fight!"
Standing side by side, Lynch and Big Mom presented an unlikely and bizarre alliance.
To be honest, Lynch himself never thought that one day he would be able to join forces with Big Mom to deal with the World Government.
Behind them stood the remaining members of the Charlotte family, battered but resolute. The tension in the air was tense as both sides prepared for an all-out war.
On Cake Island, only a few hundred fighters remained standing—those fortunate enough not to have eaten the poisoned desserts.
They resolved themselves, ready for the battle of their lives.
However, compared with the CP members all over the mountains and plains, it is almost difficult to resist.
But Saint Saturn and others did not take this lightly.
However, Saint Saturn and the World Government didn't dare underestimate the situation. In any war, the tide is determined by the leaders.
Ordinary soldiers, no matter their numbers, rarely influence the final outcome.
For the World Government, taking down either Lynch or Big Mom would be considered a victory.
"Hmph, you insolent brat," Saint Saturn sneered coldly.
"Today will be your grave! Attack!"
"Fist Bone Impact!"
With Garp leading the charge, the battle officially began. Leaping into the air, Garp brought his fist down with overwhelming force, coated in Haki.
The resulting shockwave was so powerful it obliterated much of Cake Island's remaining structures.
The shockwave from Garp's attack sent the Charlotte family's forces scattering in all directions.
Amid the chaos, Garp's eyes met Lynch's for a brief moment in mid-air. The silent message was clear:
"Last time, I could hold back when fighting you, but this time, there's no holding back against Linlin. Boy, stay alive if you can, but don't expect mercy."
Garp landed firmly and immediately bypassed Lynch, heading straight for the rampaging Big Mom.
If he had a choice, he wouldn't want to face Lynch as an enemy.
But Garp won't hold back from this fight because of his friendship with Lynch.
Because besides their relationship, he is also a Marine!
Be worthy of the word "justice" on the cloak on his back!
It was his duty to deal with the big pirate.
Facing Big Mom wasn't about personal grudges—it was about his responsibility to stand against pirates. Sparing Lynch for now was a gesture of respect, but taking on Big Mom was a matter of duty.
"Galaxy Divider!"
Garp's fist, cloaked in jet-black Armament Haki, radiated an ominous, abyss-like aura.
The air around it shimmered like Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, amplifying its destructive force. This time, his target was none other than Big Mom herself.
"Garp, you old fool! Zeus!"
Big Mom raised her arm, commanding Thundercloud Zeus to unleash a massive bolt of lightning aimed directly at Garp.
The explosion shrouded the battlefield in dark smoke, but from within the chaos, Garp emerged unscathed.
His fist still glowed with its terrifying, abyssal light as he charged forward.
"Cognac: Blade of Destruction!"
Big Mom swung Napoleon, now fully imbued with Armament Haki, meeting Garp's fist in a terrifying clash.
The impact unleashed a massive shockwave that wiped the remnants of the tea party venue. The sheer force threw Daifuku and others away like leaves in a storm, the battlefield reduced to complete ruin.
From the clash just now, it was clear the two were evenly matched, with Garp only slightly behind Big Mom in sheer momentum.
"Is this the power of the legendary Marine Vice Admiral?"
"As expected of the man who chased the Pirate King across the seas,"
Katakuri muttered, his worry follow by those around him.
It wouldn't be as concerning if only Garp stood against them, but the sheer number of powerhouses on the opposing side made the situation dire.
"Hey~ the Four Emperors are truly terrifying figures," a lazy voice interjected.
A beam of golden light illuminated the battlefield—it was Kizaru.
This time, however, his usual nonchalance seemed replaced by an unusual seriousness. Drawing his Ama no Murakumo Sword, Kizaru spoke with a casual smirk,
"Mr. Garp, let me help you."
Kizaru transformed into a ray of light, bouncing between the shattered mirrors on the ground. When he reappeared, he was in the air above Big Mom, his Ama no Murakumo Sword slashing downward.
"Zheng~" The clash of swords echoed across the battlefield.
With her Napoleon Sword in one hand and Prometheus in the other, Big Mom held her ground against both Garp and Kizaru at the same time.
The three seemed evenly matched, a shocking sight for everyone watching.
After exchanging blows several times, Kizaru couldn't help but feel surprised.
Big Mom's sheer physical prowess rivaled that of a Mythical Beast.
His palms tingled from the force of the clashes. Realizing a direct confrontation wouldn't work, Kizaru quickly adjusted his strategy, opting for agility and precision.
In contrast, Garp remained unchanged. Charging forward recklessly, he demonstrated the true meaning of raw power and unyielding determination, fully embracing the idea of fighting head-on without hesitation.
Garp, having never eaten a Devil Fruit, devoted his entire life to mastering Haki. His Armament Haki, is the strongest among the three haki.
Though not as overwhelmingly strong as Big Mom, Garp is like an unyielding iron wall, impossible to break
The talent of the Monkey family is still so terrifying.
Paired with Kizaru, who slipped around the battlefield like a loach, Big Mom found herself increasingly frustrated and on edge.
This version of Garp was far from what he would become six years later.
Even then, with no surprise attacks and a powerful weapon in hand, Garp could still attack, defend, or adapt with unparalleled skill.
Six years later, Garp fell at Beehive Island for several reasons.
The first, his opponents included an Admiral and multiple crew members at near-Emperor level strength, making the battle overwhelmingly difficult.
Second, Garp had to split his focus between fighting and rescuing others, preventing him from using his full strength.
This left him vulnerable to Shiryu's sneak attack.
Reason three, maybe Garp was really old at that time…
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TO BE CONTINUED
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