A heavy shadow fell over the island's port as a ship bearing a Jolly Roger with massive pink lips docked. Off stepped two towering figures.
The air in the Ryugu Palace banquet hall was heavy with the scent of spices and sea salt. Monkey D. Luffy sat cross-legged on the floor, his stomach stretched to impossible proportions, surrounded by a mountain of empty platters. To his left, Roronoa Zoro was nursing a giant barrel of sake, while Sanji spun around with heart-shaped eyes, serving dessert to the beautiful mermaids. One Piece (Dub) Episode 571
But outside the palace gates, reality was crashing down. Minister of the Left paced nervously, his eyes darting to the massive, empty candy factory. The factory that was supposed to produce ten tons of sweet treats every month for one of the Four Emperors: Big Mom. 🦁 The Lions at the Gate A heavy shadow fell over the island's port
Pekoms growled, his body shifting as he activated his turtle-turtle Devil Fruit, his back hardening into an indestructible shell. He lunged at Luffy, expecting the rookie pirate to cower. Monkey D
"Hey! You weird lion guy!" Luffy shouted, marching right up to Pekoms and Tamago.
Tamago stood frozen, his teacup shattering on the floor. No one dared to strike a member of Big Mom's crew.
