Chapter 355: Roman Officiates, Luffy Crashes the Wedding

"What's wrong, Lady Pudding?" 

The two Homies following beside her—Jelly Nitro and Blanket Rabiyan—tried to comfort the young girl in a pure white wedding dress. She looked graceful and elegant, yet her face was filled with frustration. 

"Is it pre-wedding jitters?" 

"No." 

Pudding let out a sigh. 

"I just keep thinking about how this dress is going to get stained with that idiot's blood. And after that, I'll have to go through the trouble of altering everyone's memories again to keep up my 'sweet and obedient girl' act. It's such a hassle." 

She had tricked so many foolish men before. But the longer you wear a mask, the harder it is to take off. 

— 

"Hey, why is a funeral director attending a wedding?" 

Lu Feld, the "King of Loan Sharks," mocked as he puffed on his cigar. He was a tall, fat man in a black suit and a fur coat, with small round sunglasses resting on his face. 

The man next to him, wearing a mask, clown makeup, and carrying a massive scythe, shot back, "Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle... Says the guy making dirty money. You reek of blood just as much as I do." 

"Alright, both of you, that's enough." 

A woman with deep blue eyes and red lipstick walked behind them. She wore a soft white hat decorated with flowers, a pink dress, and a white shawl. Her blue high heels clicked softly as she carried a small handbag. 

"Don't cause trouble in Linlin's territory. Or else, I won't let you off either." 

Stussy, the Queen of the Pleasure District, was one of the major players in the underworld. Despite running a business that catered to indulgence and entertainment, no one dared to underestimate her. After all, even the strongest pirates could lose themselves in her domain, spilling secrets like water through a sieve. Even Big Mom, known as the top intelligence broker in the underworld, treated her as an equal, calling her "sister." 

"This invitation was quite a pleasant surprise." 

Morgans, the president of the World Economy News Paper and known as "Big News," clapped his wings excitedly. The massive, three-meter-tall albatross walked upright as he spoke. 

"Germa and Big Mom's alliance—now this is what I call news!" 

"Too bad this isn't for the public eye," Gibson, the head of a long-established warehouse business, reminded him after taking a swig of liquor. 

"This isn't 'news'—it's a 'secret.'" 

"Yeah, yeah, totally worthless for distribution." 

The "King of Shipping," dressed in a traditional captain's outfit, took over the conversation. Even a fool could tell that a marriage between a World Government-affiliated kingdom and a Yonko's pirate crew was something that could never be reported. 

As these underworld giants made their appearances, the Vinsmoke family, dressed in formal attire, arrived at the massive wedding cake structure. The place was already packed with powerful guests—including the countless children of the Charlotte family. And then— 

"Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma~~~!!!" 

With her signature laugh, the enormous, rotund Big Mom rose to her feet. 

"Welcome, everyone! Look around—everything here is food! Eat and drink to your heart's content!" 

The massive cake-shaped venue was filled with edible decorations—candy trees, biscuit chairs, and plates made of bread. Even the sky was dotted with floating treats like cotton candy and balloon-shaped desserts. As the host, Big Mom spread her arms wide. 

"And most of all—enjoy! Enjoy what's about to happen!!" 

To most guests, this was just another expansion of the Big Mom Pirates' influence. But those who knew the truth understood—this wedding was never going to go as planned. Underneath the elegant cloaks and formalwear of the Charlotte children, armor-piercing guns were already locked and loaded. 

Guests lined up to present Big Mom with "treasure chests"—because nothing delighted her more than the thrill of opening surprise gifts. She even brought out the "Tamatebako" chest that the Straw Hat Crew had given to Fish-Man Island, planning to open it later as part of the ceremony. 

As a cloud gently carried the bride and groom toward the massive teacup at the center of the stage, colorful ribbons fluttered in the sky, and the guests showered them with blessings. The soft melody of the wedding march played in the background. The bride and groom—dressed in their elegant wedding attire—truly looked like a perfect match. 

"Sanji, I... I'm so happy~~" 

Enjoy these last moments of your life. 

"I-I am too, P-Pudding~~" 

Sanji's face was stretched into a ridiculous grin. He kept reminding himself to control his expressions, but with a beautiful woman by his side, how could he possibly hold back? His lovestruck smile was so exaggerated that even the doves scattering flower petals had to look away in embarrassment. 

"I've had painful love before~~" 

"I've had bitter love before~~" 

"Falling in love, getting hurt, and finally stepping into the halls of marriage~~"

At the top of the cake-shaped building, the chefs are singing and dancing:

"Even if it rains~~"

"Even if bullets fly~~"

"We will never let go of your hand! — Come out, wedding cake!!"

With a wave of the head chef 'Long Bread,' a multi-story wedding cake rises from the center of the plaza, amazing everyone.

"What a sweet cake, Sanji~~"

"You're even sweeter, Pudding~~"

Overall, they truly are a loving couple. The difference is:

One is putting on an act, the other is just being themselves.

But anyway: the wedding has reached the point where the bride and groom have arrived, and the bloody feast is about to begin!

"Mr. Vinsmoke Sanji, Miss Charlotte Pudding,"

Under everyone's gaze, the emcee at the top of the cake begins to offer blessings to the couple.

"Through sickness and health; through poverty and wealth, may you stand by each other until death do you part—"

The white wedding dress is as clean as snow, and the neat suit is sharp as a gun. As long as he doesn't show his pig-headed face, Sanji looks handsome, and Pudding, whose real face is hidden, is just as beautiful; they really do look like a match made in heaven.

"Forever loving each other, being loyal to each other, will you swear to this?"

Though the emcee says this, he knows exactly what's about to happen:

The bride will pull out a gun and kill the unsuspecting groom, then the guests at the wedding will immediately kill the Vinsmoke family! With the leader gone, the 'Germa Kingdom' next door will be taken by 'Mama' with thunderous force!

After taking over Germa's technology, Whole Cake Island will become even stronger, right? So, Pudding—

The big, smiling emcee signals to the girl standing to his right, and Charlotte Pudding, now done with pretending, finally reveals her true face: Fool, let me show you my 'true face!'

As Sanji lifts the veil, he sees Pudding grinning and showing her third eye on her forehead.

?! Surprised? Stunned? All those lies about love and beauty, now you can't say them in front of my cursed third eye, right?

Since childhood, because of this third eye, Pudding has been called a 'monster' and 'ugly.' Now, with her three eyes glaring at the man in front of her, she's ready to see him cringe in disgust! Meanwhile, her hand has already gripped the gun hidden under her wedding dress.

"What a beautiful eye..."

??!!

This... this... isn't the script! Men who see my third eye should show disgust, not—

"Ah, sorry... I got a bit lost staring at it."

!!?? Tears begin to fall from her three eyes as Pudding tries to read any hint of hesitation, panic, or lies in Sanji's face. But as a master of acting, all she sees in his eyes is: sincerity.

Slap, what is this guy saying? He actually thinks my eyes are beautiful?

The girl collapses to her knees, covering her face, but tears still fall through her fingers.

"Let your bangs grow longer!"

"Monster, so disgusting—"

"Look, she has three eyes..."

"Pudding, what's wrong?"

The man in front of her hurriedly crouches down, flustered, trying to comfort her.

"If I said something wrong, I apologize..."

What's going on with Pudding?

Quick, shoot!

This Pudding is failing at the key moment... Notify the emcee to act!

There's a wave of commotion and signals passing through the Charlotte family's higher-ups. As for the others:

"What's going on?"

"Is the bride too excited?"

"Well, it's normal, after all, a woman only wears a wedding dress once in her life."

While the guests are whispering, the tall Charlotte Katakuri suddenly stands up! With a serious face, he looks at the top of the cake because in the 'future' he sees:

"Get down!"

Suddenly, a 'door' opens in the air, a leg kicks the emcee, who was just drawing a gun, away, and a white figure steps out of the air to take the emcee's place, extending its arms and surveying the crowd.

"Pirates! Assassins! Scum—"

The person was dressed in a white suit, with a white cloak, a top hat, and a half-mask covering their face. A white paper flower was pinned to their chest, barely making them resemble the host.

"Today, we gather here..."

?! What kind of game is this? As everyone else was puzzled, the president of the World Economic News, the giant bird Morgans, known as "Big News," excitedly stood up, with his video transponder snail flashing non-stop.

"Big news, big news!"

"What's the 'White Knight' Neo from the Straw Hat Crew here for? Is he planning to form an alliance between the Straw Hat Crew and the BIG MOM Pirates, or is he here to provoke them? Big news, big news~~"

When Morgans shouted out the identity of the person, everyone realized who this mysterious magician was. But, "A pirate with only a bounty of 500 million, daring to come here and make trouble?"

"'Only'? It's as if you know how much your head is worth..." 

While the guests were observing, Roman, who had taken the host's position, loudly began reciting:

"Whether it's sickness... forget it, there's no chance of health anymore;"

"No money? Let's go rob together!"

"Death can't separate you!"

"If anyone changes their mind, grab a knife and give them three cuts, don't show anyone here any mercy!"

"Now—"

Having finished reading these pirate-like wedding lines, Roman clapped his hands.

"Groom, you may kiss the bride."

???!!! "Roman, you... you..."

"Oh, were you talking about someone else?"

"They'll be here soon—"

Facing Sanji, whose face was turning beet red, another large door behind him suddenly crashed open, and a pure white sailing ship shot out from it! Thud!

Before most people could react, the sheep-shaped bow of the ship smashed into the giant wedding cake, instantly crushing the multi-story cake beneath it! And the three people who were standing on top of the cake just now:

Thud, thud,

As Roman, dressed like a magician, landed on the deck of the "Flying White Merry," he caught the confused Brulee in a princess carry, and Sanji, still in shock, also landed on the deck, angrily glaring at the familiar faces in front of him.

Although it had only been a few days, it felt like he hadn't seen them in a long, long time—

With the Straw Hat Crew, the smiling Luffy;

The indifferent Zoro, resting his hand on the sword handle;

Nami giving him a thumbs-up;

Usopp striking a pose with a serious face;

Chopper, still confused about what was happening;

Franky, in a rare pair of suit pants;

Robin, smiling like an auntie standing by;

And Brook, expressionless as ever.

Brook: I'm really sorry for not having a face!!

The group stood on the deck, looking down at everyone. The height of the cake and the ship made them seem to look down on the entire crowd! All eyes were on them, as if the hundreds of millions or even billions of strong individuals in the hall were just background decorations for them.

"...You... you guys..."

Honestly, Sanji had faith in his friends, but after so many days without anyone showing up, he couldn't help but feel a little down. "Sanji! Congratulations on your wedding!!"

"Congratulations~~~"

"Looks pretty good, huh..."

"Hope you have kids soon!"

?! "You guys—!!!"

A voice filled with anger and authority interrupted the congratulations on the "Flying White Merry's" deck.

Across from them, the tall BIG MOM slowly stood up from her throne.

"As guests, you really don't show any respect for me, huh?!"

"Too bad, seems like you didn't plan to treat us as guests."

Roman shrugged.

"I had someone bring a message to add a table for us, but now it looks like..."

Around them, there were no seats left for the Straw Hat Crew, only countless weapons aimed at them, clearly ready for a fight.

"Hehehe, we're pirates!"

Luffy adjusted his straw hat. "Once you're on my ship, you're one of my crew!"

"Sanji, and your wife—welcome back!!"

?! Charlotte Pudding's eyes welled up with tears, but this time, it wasn't from emotion.

Emotional? Facing a group of ruthless pirates who dared to openly challenge BIG MOM, Pudding thought:

I can't move, I can't move... 

(End of Chapter)

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