One Piece: sign-in to Ryujin Jakka

"Roman-nii, do you really need this invitation? Should we send it over to you?"

Robin's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"No need," Roman replied immediately. "I'll come over myself."

"Really?! You're coming here personally, Brother Roman?" Robin exclaimed with joy.

"Of course. It's been a while since I've come to see you."

As Roman spoke, a perfect Phantom Illusion appeared beside him, identical in every way. Meanwhile, the real Roman activated his Rooster Talisman, soaring into the sky unnoticed.

Though the further he traveled, the more stamina he'd consume, it wasn't a problem for just an illusion to maintain appearances.

Roman pushed the talisman's power to the limit and finally arrived in Ohara by nightfall.

Thanks to the Illusion Illusion Fruit, Roman had donned a long cloak.

Upon receiving word from him, Robin and Olvia had already made their way to the shores of Ohara to greet him.

"Brother Roman, I missed you so much~"

Unable to hold back, Robin launched herself into Roman's embrace.

Holding her like a blooming flower in his arms, Roman looked over at Olvia, who handed him the invitation letter.

Freeing one hand, Roman took the invitation.

Then, crouching down to Robin's level, he asked, "Robin, have you been training your Devil Fruit abilities diligently?"

Robin nodded vigorously. "I think I'm getting close to awakening my fruit!"

Roman was briefly stunned. "Really?"

"Of course it's true! I'd never lie to you, Brother Roman."

As she said that, Robin stepped out of Roman's embrace, crossing her arms in front of her chest. Her aura shifted dramatically.

"Treinta Fleurs — Gigante Árbol — Slapping Palm!"

Countless arms sprouted from the ground and quickly formed a massive hand. It rose high and slammed into the sea.

In an instant, a huge wave exploded across the surface.

The thunderous crash echoed across the water.

Watching all this, Roman couldn't help but marvel. Robin was truly a prodigy.

With Roman's influence, Robin's life hadn't followed the tragic original path that forced her to struggle for survival.

Neither she nor Olvia were obsessively chasing history anymore, so Robin had devoted all her spare time to training her fruit.

Her current strength was probably already approaching what it was two years post-timeskip in the original story.

Seeing how hard Robin worked, Roman felt deeply gratified.

"Keep it up, Robin."

"Mm! I'll give it my all, Brother Roman!"

After chatting with Robin and Olvia for a while, Roman summoned the Noah's Ark and set sail for Whole Cake Island.

Whole Cake Island

Smoothie had just returned and immediately reported to Big Mom.

"Mama, the invitation was delivered, but we didn't see him—just a large man in a cloak."

"Ma~mamamamama! So they're organized after all. In that case, continue with our previous plan. If we can recruit someone this powerful, my dream of Totto Land will be one step closer!"

"Yes, Mama!"

Smoothie stood respectfully in front of Big Mom.

"But the security at the tea party must be flawless! Especially those Marine lapdogs—don't let a single one in! Any infiltrator found is to be executed on the spot!"

At this time, the entire sea's attention was drawn by Big Mom's grand invitation.

As one of the Four Emperors, this was her first such large-scale public event.

Everyone could sense that something was brewing.

To ensure nothing went wrong with the first-ever Tea Party, Big Mom had summoned all her children back.

As time passed, the major underworld figures began arriving one by one.

Roman, too, altered his appearance using the Illusion Illusion Fruit.

He now looked like a pompous tycoon, strutting onto Whole Cake Island with a huge belly in his arms.

Just as he stepped foot on the island, he was stopped by one of the Sweet Commanders—Charlotte Katakuri.

"Please present your invitation."

Roman furrowed his brows in exaggerated frustration. "What's the meaning of this?! Big Mom invites me and then gives me this hassle? Do you even know who I am?! I'm Howard East, the arms tycoon!"

"Never heard of you. Produce your invitation, or be executed on the spot."

Katakuri stared blankly at the round-bellied man.

At that moment, the Queen of the Pleasure District—Stussy—walked gracefully from the harbor.

"Oh come on, East. Just show your invitation, and we won't have all this trouble."

As she spoke, Stussy handed her own invitation to Katakuri.

After verifying her invitation, Katakuri bowed respectfully. "Welcome, Lady Stussy."

Roman—disguised as Howard East—grunted coldly, still cradling his belly. "Hmph. Just a watchdog. Here! Look closely! Remember the name—Howard East!"

He flung the invitation toward Katakuri's face, but the Sweet Commander easily caught it mid-air.

The surrounding underworld figures, witnessing the scene, felt East must be a big deal.

Even if they hadn't heard of him, he was acquainted with Stussy. That put him on their level—or above it.

Even Katakuri thought so.

For someone to be so arrogant and know Stussy, they must be truly powerful.

Better not provoke him.

Suppressing his irritation, Katakuri finished inspecting the invitation and said respectfully, "Howard East, welcome to the Tea Party…"