One Piece: Waves of Destiny

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"Who dares to act so brazenly at my tea party?!"

A sharp, commanding voice echoed from within the palace, carrying a tone that sent chills down the spines of those who heard it. The voice was accompanied by an overwhelming burst of Conqueror's Haki, powerful enough to make the air feel heavy, though its effect seemed subdued—perhaps deliberately restrained due to the ongoing event.

The massive doors of the palace creaked open slowly.

Big Mom's towering figure emerged, each of her steps causing the ground to tremble with a resounding boom.

Behind her, Prometheus blazed with fiery intensity, and Zeus crackled menacingly with electricity. Her arrival was nothing short of spectacular, exuding an air of authority and menace.

As Big Mom's Haki clashed with the overwhelming presence already emanating from Roja, a sudden and dramatic change occurred.

BOOM!

The clear blue sky above split in two. On one side, behind Roja, the winds howled ferociously, while behind Big Mom, thunder rumbled ominously. The heavens seemed to mirror the confrontation, creating a perfect divide between the two forces.

The spectators—powerful figures from the underworld and pirate crews alike—could only watch in awe, their whispers revealing the tension.

"Is that... the rumored mysterious man's Haki?"

"It feels even more oppressive than Big Mom's! How is this possible?"

"This pressure… It's terrifying beyond belief!"

Among the guests, excitement mixed with caution. No one dared to act rashly—many had seen firsthand how careless observers could become collateral damage in high-stakes confrontations like these.

Stussy, standing beside Morgans, smiled slyly and remarked, "Well, it seems I've already won our little wager."

Morgans, unconvinced, retorted, "Don't be so quick to celebrate. This is just a contest of wills—things haven't even truly begun yet!"

Stussy only chuckled in response, her confidence unwavering. She turned toward Howard Ace, disguised as a phantom nearby, and teased, "Ace, what do you think about this?"

Howard Ace rubbed his chin thoughtfully, feigning ignorance. "I wouldn't know. That mysterious man just seems so... overwhelmingly strong."

Her smile grew wider. "Do you think you could defeat him?"

Hearing this, Morgans snapped his head toward Stussy, his avian eyes wide in shock. "Wait, what? Are you implying—?! Is this man truly that powerful?!"

Stussy playfully stuck out her tongue. "Relax, I was just joking~"

Her teasing nature didn't go unnoticed by Roja, who observed her from under his cloak. Though he remained silent, an amused smile played at the corners of his lips.

At that moment, Roja's phantom avatar spoke up with a hearty laugh. "Yes, yes, Stussy is joking. Come on, with my size, do you think I could really take down someone like that? Hahaha!"

Meanwhile, Roja's real body, standing before Big Mom, also smirked subtly under his cloak as the tension reached its peak.

With an unspoken agreement, both he and Big Mom retracted their Haki simultaneously, the oppressive atmosphere dissipating.

"MAMAMAMA! So, you're the mysterious man who's been making waves across the seas!" Big Mom's voice boomed once more, carrying both amusement and curiosity.

"That's me," Roja replied, his tone calm and measured.

Big Mom's eyes narrowed as she scrutinized him. "Impressive… Such potent Conqueror's Haki. If that's just a glimpse of your strength, I can only imagine what you're truly capable of!"

Turning slightly, she gestured toward her eldest son. "Katakuri! Bring him to a seat of honor!"

"Yes, Mama," Katakuri acknowledged, though his voice betrayed a hint of lingering shock from the earlier clash.

Personally escorting Roja, Katakuri led him to the best seat at the table. The gesture sent ripples through the gathered underworld leaders and pirate captains, who began murmuring among themselves.

"Looks like Big Mom is recruiting him..."

"If that's the case, we might need to start favoring her in our dealings."

"Just imagine the power shift if this man joins her crew!"

The guests were seasoned opportunists, quick to sense changes in the winds of power.

Morgans leaned toward Stussy, a triumphant grin on his face. "See? He's not going to cause a scene. In fact, I'll bet he'll be onboard Mama's crew by the end of the party!"

Stussy only responded with a cryptic, "Oh, we'll see~"

Meanwhile, Roja's phantom avatar quietly reported back to the Fleet Admiral, signaling the tea party had officially begun.

Big Mom took her place at the head of the table, towering over everyone as she opened her arms grandly.

"Welcome, everyone, to my first tea party! Eat, drink, and enjoy yourselves to the fullest!"

Her words were met with enthusiastic applause and cheers. For Big Mom, the tea party wasn't just a celebration—it was a tool for solidifying alliances, showcasing power, and bringing her closer to her ultimate dream of Totto Land, a utopia for all races.

Her gaze, however, kept returning to Roja. She saw more than just a powerful warrior—she saw potential. And Big Mom, ever the opportunist, already had a plan in mind.

"MAMAMAMA! You, mysterious man… Would you mind introducing yourself? After all, we don't even know your name!"

All eyes turned to Roja, their curiosity palpable.

Under his cloak, Roja smirked. "You can call me Zero."

"Zero? Is that your code name?"

"You could say that" Roja replied nonchalantly.

His simple response left everyone intrigued. Whispers spread like wildfire as theories about his origins and affiliations grew. Meanwhile, Big Mom's mind raced.

"Zero, huh… If I can bring him into my family, I wonder—would I also gain control of the organization he belongs to?"

Her thoughts crystallized into a familiar strategy. A plan that had served her well in the past.

Marriage.

Big Mom clapped her hands loudly, the sound reverberating through the room.

Everyone froze as several women stood up, each stunningly beautiful and representing various races.

Big Mom looked at Roja with a sly grin.

"Zero… among these lovely ladies, is there one who catches your eye?"

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