**Chapter 94: Is Big Mom a Low-Level Pirate?**

The surrounding forest and land were torn apart, with clouds of dust swirling in the air.

In the midst of the battlefield, only two figures stood tall.

On one side was Tsunade, with the mark of the Hundred Healings already activated on her face, rapidly depleting her chakra.

Tsunade was breathing heavily, her wounds constantly healing.

Even injuries that had torn her skin and flesh were healed in just a moment.

On the other side stood Garp, with a bit of blood on the corner of his mouth.

His clothes were torn and tattered, with some fist marks imprinted on his body.

Garp looked at the woman in front of him with admiration, finding her no less impressive than the young Tsuru.

In fact, her taijutsu was frighteningly strong, but her speed was too slow.

As for strength...

Garp could feel a certain pressure from Tsunade.

The most remarkable thing was her ability to instantly recover from injuries, no matter how severe.

Watching Tsunade slowly stand up and heal, it was like witnessing a miracle.

Who could recover like that? Their fighting styles were entirely different!

With such power, she could easily be considered a candidate for Admiral in the Navy.

And this was without her mastering Haki. If she did...

She might have the potential to become a Navy Admiral in the future.

"Hahahaha, such power, and yet you've remained obscure in Dressrosa. That kid really wasted your talent."

"So, what do you think? Consider joining the Navy? With your abilities, I think you could achieve great things within the Navy."

"There's no need to be restricted by this small country. I now fully understand your capabilities."

"If you join the Navy, I'll help you secure a suitable position."

Garp chuckled, rubbing the fist marks on his body.

That punch made him feel a bit overwhelmed.

Her strength was indeed impressive, but...

Is it true that with this power, she couldn't even put up a fight against that so-called Raijin?

And she's reduced to drowning her sorrows in the casinos of Dressrosa.

"I don't care about anything else."

Tsunade looked seriously at Garp.

This made Garp tense up, sensing that this woman might be difficult to deal with.

Was she planning to raise her price now? Well, let's hear her conditions.

If they were too extreme, Garp planned to discuss it with Sengoku to see if he could negotiate.

After all, she would be a powerful asset to the Navy.

And she had healing abilities too!

The Navy would likely agree.

"What's the salary over there? Do you get bonuses for missions?"

"Can you exchange captured pirates for cash? Do you get an annual bonus?"

Tsunade stared intently at Garp, trying to discern if he was lying.

For Tsunade, who was currently strapped for cash, money was everything.

Shizune's monthly salary was barely enough for her to spend. If she was lucky, she'd get a few big clients and make a lot.

But if she wasn't, she'd just be scraping by on a meager salary every month.

So if she wanted to have some fun, she'd have to see what the Navy could offer.

As for the Forest Fruit that Raijin mentioned, she had long since dismissed it.

Can a Devil Fruit be used as money?

Hmm!

Maybe.

After all, Logia fruits are quite valuable.

Tsunade entertained a few bold thoughts.

But she quickly suppressed them.

More than that, she wanted to show the world the true power of Wood Release again.

Let Yamato see what real Wood Release ninjutsu is.

His little tricks were only good for building houses.

"..."

Garp's previously smiling face suddenly froze.

What kind of questions were these?

Why was every single one about money?

And...

Garp squinted his eyes, looking seriously at Tsunade.

He felt like she was asking the crucial questions.

If he had more money, he could buy more rice crackers.

He wouldn't have to scrounge for snacks from Sengoku all the time.

Even though other people's snacks are always the best...

But who would turn down more money?

"I'll discuss this matter with the current Fleet Admiral! Or you could come to Marineford and talk to him yourself."

"Sengoku shouldn't disappoint you; he'll give you a satisfying answer."

Garp couldn't make decisions for Sengoku.

But these troublesome matters weren't for him to worry about.

"Alright!"

Tsunade nodded without hesitation, agreeing immediately.

She glanced at Yamato, who was standing nearby holding her coat.

"And bring this kid along too! Let him follow me."

Tsunade pointed to Yamato and said.

Garp agreed and had his aide report to Sengoku.

He took this opportunity to learn more about Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.

Each one of them was so powerful, yet they never appeared on the seas.

Their strength sounded even more terrifying than Roger and Whitebeard.

How could Garp not be interested in such strong individuals?

"Boom."

Even from a distance, there was a loud rumbling sound.

The commotion wasn't much less than their own battle.

The ground was even shaking.

Why does Dressrosa keep getting attacked?

Did this country commit some kind of crime against the heavens?

Moreover...

Uchiha Raijin had just become a Warlord of the Sea, and someone was already causing trouble.

At this critical moment, the Navy didn't want Raijin to lose face.

After all, the Warlords of the Sea were a reflection of the Navy and the World Government.

If they had to keep replacing Warlords, that position would lose its deterrent power.

"Let's go check it out!"

Garp pulled himself together and put on the coat his aide handed him.

Although he was still a bit dirty and bloodstained...

Garp didn't care much about his appearance.

"Peerless Mochi Blade!"

A tall man stood in the center of the town, his arm transforming into a Gatling gun.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Countless mochi bullets were fired into the air.

A small figure dodged between the buildings.

A pair of blood-red eyes could track every mochi ball's landing.

The figure flickered in the air, effortlessly dodging the attacks.

With hands moving quickly through hand signs, a massive fireball rained down from the sky.

Katakuri hastily dodged, as the fireball's area of effect was too vast.

"I see, so this is the so-called ninja ability?"

"Quite different from the tricksters from Wano."

Katakuri was evaluating ninjas in his mind.

But what surprised him the most was the girl in front of him.

Her age was similar to some of his younger siblings.

In fact, she might even be younger than them.

Yet, at such a young age, she possessed this level of power.

Not everyone could go up against someone like him, a Four-Star Admiral.

His strength had already reached its peak.

The breakthrough in Observation Haki and the awakening of his Devil Fruit had brought him to the pinnacle of his power.

He had established his position on the sea.

So he considered himself qualified to judge this girl.

"Stop it! I am Charlotte Katakuri, one of the Four-Star Admirals of the Big Mom Pirates."

"I'm here to invite the new king of Dressrosa, Uchiha Raijin, to attend Mother's tea party next week."

Katakuri's expression was stern as he addressed Uchiha Izumi.

He wasn't here to fight Dressrosa; he merely intended to probe.

"Big Mom Pirates? Since you're here to invite Lord Raijin to this so-called tea party, then please return to your ship and wait."

"I'll inform Lord Raijin of your visit, and if there's any response, we'll send for you."

Uchiha Izumi paused briefly. The name wasn't unfamiliar to her.

After all, Big Mom Pirates were one of the few major pirates on the sea.

This matter had to be discussed with Raijin first.

"Return to your ship? Do you think we're some low-level pirates?"

Charlotte Katakuri's face turned cold.

They were pirates of the New World!

Their ship had a bounty of over 3 billion berries.

Shouldn't they be respectfully welcomed?

Instead, they were being asked to wait outside.

How disrespectful could these people be?

"Just a small-time Big Mom Pirate, worthless in front of Uchiha."

"If you're unwilling, then leave Dressrosa."

Uchiha Izumi spoke with disdain.

What's Big Mom Pirates compared to Lord Raijin?

Low-level pirates are still low-level pirates.

Just because they have a high bounty doesn't mean they deserve any respect.

"..."

Charlotte Katakuri took the trident from his subordinate.

His eyes glowed red, and his aura expanded.

At this moment, he viewed the girl in front of him as a mere dead person.

Even if she had some skill, she shouldn't dare to insult a monster of the sea.

"Such arrogance, insulting Mother. Then let's take your head to meet Uchiha Raijin."

"Let Uchiha Raijin see that pirates of the sea are not to be insulted."

Katakuri felt he had shown enough courtesy.

It was extremely rare for a pirate to act like this.

But the person in front of him treated them with such contempt.

"Pirates are pirates. I'll bring your head to Lord Raijin as a trophy."

Uchiha Izumi's expression grew colder, her eyes spinning with the Sharingan.

Chakra surged around her, and powerful energy enveloped her.

"Boom!"

Katakuri shattered the ground, sending a wave of air as he charged forward.

His figure flickered in the air, leaving only a series of afterimages.

This startled Uchiha Izumi; this was achieved purely through physical prowess.

It wasn't a ninja's Body Flicker Technique but was still astonishing.

She had never seen such speed before.

The next moment, a massive skeletal figure appeared in front of her.

"Bang!"

The skeleton showed some cracks!

A gigantic armored fist, covered in Haki, smashed into it.

The impact sent Uchiha Izumi flying several meters.

With Susanoo's protection, ordinary attacks couldn't break through.

"This ability... it's very unique!"

Katakuri frowned as he observed Uchiha Izumi with the illusory skeleton.

Her impressive defensive capability could even withstand his attacks.

No wonder these people were so arrogant.

They had the capital to be arrogant.

But that wasn't enough.

"Namek Mochi!"

Katakuri's hands transformed into white mochi, splitting into eight arms.

The next moment, all eight arms swung simultaneously.

They bombarded Uchiha Izumi with relentless force.

"Boom boom boom!"

Debris flew, and buildings crumbled like tofu.

Dust and smoke obscured the figures of the two combatants.

Katakuri felt it was enough, retracting his Devil Fruit ability and returning his hands to their original form.

"No way!"

Katakuri's eyes flashed with a red light, seeing a glimpse of the future.

In the next moment, he quickly retreated, not daring to stay in place.

"Bang!"

A massive blade descended directly onto Katakuri's previous location.

A giant figure broke through the smoke, its red double blades continually slashing at Katakuri.

Uchiha Izumi stood within the giant figure, her eyes blood-red.

A stream of blood tears flowed from her eyes, but she showed no sign of emotion.

"Susanoo!"

Uchiha Izumi finally activated the second stage of Susanoo.

She only materialized the upper body, but it was enough.

Enough for her to deal with the opponent before her.

"This is the power Mother values! Indeed, it can transform into a giant."

"But..."

Katakuri stared in amazement at the enormous monster in front of him.

Such a power was unheard of.

This person should not have eaten a Devil Fruit.

It seemed to be a power derived from her own abilities.

What caught his attention was the evident cost she had paid.

Especially the blood tears from her eyes, indicating a significant struggle.

"To witness the power of Uchiha is a privilege in your lifetime."

"Leave your head behind! Let the sea truly recognize the Uchiha clan."

Uchiha Izumi stood her ground, her eyes filled with endless killing intent.

Even if her eyes were blinded, she would not let the name of Uchiha fall.

"Boom."

The two continued their fierce battle!

Katakuri was incredibly strong but found it difficult to break through Susanoo's defenses.

A punch with all his might only created a crack in the monstrous figure.

To completely break through would require even greater power.

"Flowing Mochi!"

Katakuri pressed his hand against the ground.

The ground instantly transformed into mochi, enveloping Uchiha Izumi.

The swirling mochi surrounded her entire body and Susanoo, sticking them together.

This attack originated from the ground, catching Uchiha Izumi off guard.

She hadn't anticipated such a large flaw in Susanoo's defense.

"Trouble!"

Uchiha Izumi deactivated Susanoo but found the mochi sticky.

Struggling had no effect, her body was tightly stuck.

As Susanoo's skeletal structure vanished,

The endless mochi seemed to envelop and consume her entirely.

"Water Style: Great Waterfall Jutsu!"

Splash!

A torrent of water, like an endless sea, engulfed the mochi and Uchiha Izumi.

(End of Chapter)