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Stussy, known for her caution and wit, surprised Doflamingo and the other underworld kings by opposing Big Mom at this moment.

Big Mom, while not in the grip of one of her hunger pangs, still had a temper. Even for a friend like Stussy, food took precedence over everything, even her children.

"Linlin, I know interrupting your meal makes you angry. But not all the guests have arrived yet, and the tea party hasn't officially started. Wouldn't it be rude to begin before the others get here?" Stussy remarked calmly.

Hearing Stussy's words, Big Mom turned to her eldest son, Charlotte Perospero, with a puzzled look.

As one of the Sweet Commanders and the Minister of Candy, Perospero checked the guest list and compared it with the guests already present.

After a moment, Perospero looked up and said, "Mama, the remaining guests are just minor players. Even if we start early, they wouldn't dare complain."

Stussy laughed lightly and said, "Oh? So now, even Wood, the navy traitor who controls the world's arms trade, is considered a minor player in the eyes of the Candy Minister?"

Everyone present froze for a moment.

Was Wood really a "minor player"? If so, then aside from Big Mom, everyone else here must be insignificant as well.

Although Big Mom invited Wood to her tea parties every year, the underworld arms king had never attended, seemingly unconcerned about offending one of the Four Emperors.

"Linlin, I know you've been trying to recruit Wood and his weapons company. So, I made sure to reach out to him for you this time.

Thanks to my persuasion, he's agreed to attend. He should be on his way now, and I believe he'll arrive before the tea party officially begins," Stussy continued.

The crowd's expressions varied, but most were surprised.

Doflamingo and the other underworld kings were especially curious. When had Wood started associating with Stussy?

As for Big Mom, she was thrilled. Without her usual hunger-driven frenzy, her mind was sharp, and she understood that securing an alliance with Wood was far more important than an early snack.

Her displeasure with Stussy vanished, and she even ordered extra servings of her favorite desserts to be prepared for her as a thank you.

For Big Mom, sharing desserts was a significant gesture of appreciation.

Seeing Big Mom's gratitude, Stussy breathed a sigh of relief.

When she had first learned that Wood, the infamous navy traitor, would be helping her with this mission, she was shocked.

But that shock quickly turned into excitement. Though she didn't know what the navy had done to get Wood to cooperate, she knew his strength and influence would greatly improve the chances of success.

And now, her strategic delay not only bought Wood more time to arrive but also earned her Big Mom's favor.

Big Mom probably believed Wood was attending only because of Stussy's efforts.

While the underworld leaders didn't mind the delayed tea party, they were all puzzled as to why Wood had suddenly decided to attend Big Mom's event.

Wood had always stayed neutral, refusing both Big Mom and Kaido's invitations. His neutrality was what kept him safe, despite declining their offers.

But now, Wood, the powerful navy traitor, was coming to Big Mom's tea party. Could this mean he favored her over Kaido?

Or, as Stussy implied, was Wood only attending because of her?

Meanwhile, within Big Mom's castle, she was eating giant cakes while flipping through a photo album.

The album wasn't a typical family album but rather a directory containing photos, ages, races, and details of all of her children.

Among the Four Emperors, Big Mom's crew, like Whitebeard's, resembled a massive family more than a traditional pirate crew.

However, unlike Whitebeard, who cherished his "sons," Big Mom treated her children more like tools.

Big Mom had 43 husbands, 39 daughters, and 46 sons.

With so many children, she couldn't remember all of their names.

While she never forgot her more powerful children, like the Sweet Commanders, the less talented ones rarely crossed her mind.

For Big Mom, her children were merely pawns to secure alliances with other races and powerful figures.

At this moment, she was flipping through the album, searching for a suitable candidate to marry off to Wood.

Yes, Big Mom's preferred method of forming alliances was through marriage, turning enemies or potential allies into "family."

Wood, the notorious navy traitor, was in his middle age but had never married. Big Mom saw this tea party as the perfect chance to change that.

"What do you think? If you were Wood, which of my daughters would you prefer?" Big Mom asked her sons as she continued to eat cake.

Perospero thought for a moment and replied, "Mama, out of your 39 daughters, there are still quite a few who haven't married yet.

But considering Wood's age, Mondé (second daughter), Amande (third daughter), and Custard wouldn't be appropriate."

"Based on Wood's human background and likely preferences, I think Smoothie (14th daughter, Sweet Commander and Minister of Juice), Galette (18th daughter, Minister of Butter), Charlotte Pudding (35th daughter), and Flampe (36th daughter, Minister of Honey) would be the best choices."

As someone who managed many of Totto Land's affairs, Perospero offered a reasonable suggestion.

After hearing his recommendation, Big Mom turned to her other sons, Katakuri and Cracker, and asked, "What do you two think? Which sister do you think would be best for Wood?"

Katakuri, Big Mom's second son, and Cracker, her tenth, were part of the Sweet Commanders, the strongest fighters in the Big Mom Pirates aside from Big Mom herself.

Cracker, not particularly interested in the idea of marriage alliances, simply agreed with Perospero's recommendation.

"For me, all of my sisters are outstanding, so I can't choose between them," Katakuri answered.

No one thought Katakuri was being evasive—he truly adored all his siblings equally.

Among Big Mom's children, while Big Mom herself was the most feared, Katakuri was the most beloved and admired.

Katakuri, the highest-ranking Sweet Commander with a bounty of over a billion Berries, was considered the pride of the Charlotte family.

Renowned for his undefeated record, he was constantly voted as the most popular brother within the family and even had his own fan club.

He was famously known as the man whose back had never touched the ground in a fight.

Katakuri worked hard to maintain his perfect image because it was what his siblings wanted. His greatest desire was to protect every member of the Charlotte family.

"Then we'll choose from Smoothie, Galette, Charlotte Pudding, and Flampe," Big Mom decided. "Perospero, which one do you think would be best for Wood?"

"Mama, based on age, I think Charlotte Pudding and Flampe would be better choices.

Most men prefer younger women. However, considering Wood's strength, he might prefer someone more powerful, in which case Smoothie and Galette would be better suited."

"Wood has his own territory and influence on the seas. Even if he marries into the Charlotte family, he likely wouldn't stay with the Big Mom Pirates.

Since Smoothie is one of our top fighters and a high-ranking officer, her leaving with Wood would impact our crew's strength.

So I believe Galette, Charlotte Pudding, and Flampe would be the most suitable options."

Perospero's suggestion wasn't just based on Smoothie's role as a key member of the crew.

He was also worried that if Smoothie married Wood, she might end up leaving the crew for him, just as Lola had defied Big Mom's orders in the past.

Big Mom's lack of care for her children had led many of them to fear her more than they loved her.

If any of them found someone who valued them more than Big Mom, betrayal wasn't entirely impossible.

Of course, Perospero couldn't voice these concerns, as doing so would anger both Big Mom and Katakuri.

Big Mom hated traitors, and Katakuri wouldn't tolerate anyone doubting his siblings' loyalty.

"Alright then, let's have Galette, Charlotte Pudding, and Flampe attend the tea party," Big Mom decided.

Meanwhile, unaware that Big Mom was already considering him as a future son-in-law, Wood and Robin were sailing toward the New World.

Since the distance from Alabasta to Totto Land was quite far, Wood had called upon Sea Kings to pull their boat.

They traveled through the navy's official channels, cutting down the journey time significantly.

Wood was likely the only pirate who could sail through navy-controlled waters without any trouble.

As Wood's boat, flying the flag of his weapons company, passed Marineford, the marines watched in frustration but could do nothing.

Wood's partnership with Gild Tesoro made him a major benefactor to the Celestial Dragons. Even Fleet Admiral Akainu, seething with rage, could only watch helplessly as Wood sailed past.

After entering the New World, Wood and Robin were greeted by Baron Tamago and Pekoms from the Big Mom Pirates.

"Welcome to Totto Land, the kingdom ruled by the Big Mom Pirates.

Mama has been expecting you, Wood, and sent us to welcome you as her guests and guides," Baron Tamago, a member of the Longleg Tribe, said with a polite bow.

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