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Auguro glanced indifferently at Oven.
"If those words came from Big Mom herself, perhaps they would carry some deterrence!"
"As for you, do you have the authority to declare war on me on behalf of the Big Mom Pirates?"
Let alone Oven, even someone considered a First Mate (Yonko's Top Commander) like Katakuri didn't have that power! The Big Mom Pirates was a complete dictatorship ruled by Charlotte Linlin!
Seeing Oven's expression fluctuate wildly, Auguro sneered, "Hurry up and go home! This isn't a situation you can handle!"
Oven's face darkened slightly. While he couldn't make decisions for Big Mom, the current situation was different. Auguro was trying to steal something directly from Big Mom's grasp.
Oven knew that if he simply retreated in disgrace, Big Mom would immediately kill him upon his return. Don't forget, he was her biological son, but Big Mom had killed her own children before!
In Big Mom's eyes, her own reputation was far more important than Oven's life.
"Neptune! Is your Fish-Man Island intending to reject Mama?" Oven knew he couldn't threaten Auguro, so he immediately applied pressure to Neptune.
Neptune panicked instantly.
"This, this…"
One was Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors. The other was Auguro, the man who caused chaos at Marineford. Honestly, he couldn't afford to offend either of them!
Sensing his distress, Auguro spoke directly, "Lord Neptune, you don't need to worry! My Holy Spirit Empire guarantees the safety of Fish-Man Island!"
"Until you make your decision, no one can harm you! Not the World Government, and not any so-called Yonko!"
This statement was the ultimate move!
Auguro guaranteed protection before Neptune even agreed to anything, showing maximum sincerity!
Oven's face instantly turned green. Being a pirate, he didn't understand these diplomatic maneuvers and was immediately at a verbal disadvantage. Auguro gave him no chance and continued his offensive.
"Jimbei and I have just spoken! He believes my terms are superior to those of the Big Mom Pirates!"
"Lord Neptune, why not wait and hear Jimbei's opinion?"
Because Auguro and his group used Shunpo to rush back, Jimbei and Shyarly were still trying to catch up. Upon hearing this, Neptune's scale immediately tilted toward Auguro. He knew Jimbei's character; if even Jimbei thought the terms were good, they were definitely worth hearing out!
"In that case, perhaps we should discuss this internally first?"
Oven grew anxious immediately.
"Neptune! You already reached an agreement with Mama! How can you go back on your word now?"
"You can't say that!" Auguro cut off the Oven with a smile.
"Even if there was a verbal agreement, you haven't formally executed the treaty yet, have you?"
"I just saw it! Whitebeard's flag was only taken down a few minutes ago!"
"Since Fish-Man Island hasn't formally joined Big Mom's command, they are still free! What's wrong with them deciding not to join now?"
Oven was practically fuming. He realized that no matter what he said, Auguro would never allow Fish-Man Island to join the Big Mom Pirates. Moreover, Neptune clearly intended to back out!
There was no other choice. With the Big Mom Pirates' fearsome reputation, if a better option presented itself, who wouldn't choose it?
Oven wisely shut his mouth, a ferocious look in his eyes. He thought to himself, "If I can tie down that woman called Soi Fon, and the others can take down Auguro, there might still be hope!"
Oven had watched the live broadcast of the Summit War. Auguro's strength was decent but hadn't reached the Admiral level. He was only able to navigate the war so freely thanks to Yoruichi and Soi Fon by his side. Now, with only Soi Fon present, this might be his chance!
Accompanying him to Fish-Man Island were the combatants Baron Tamago and Pekoms. Both had respectable fighting strength within the Big Mom Pirates. As long as they could block Matsumoto Rangiku and Kuchiki Rukia, Auguro would be dealt with!
At the very rear of Oven's group, a woman holding a long sword had remained silent. She had brown eyes, short violet hair, and wore a puffy, light-pink shawl over a purple-pink jumpsuit.
This was Charlotte Custard, Big Mom's sixth daughter and one of the crew's executives, whose strength was considerable! In Oven's assessment, if they struck by surprise, Custard might have a chance to take out Auguro!
Unfortunately, Auguro's Observation Haki (Kenbunshoku Haki) was now extremely sharp. He clearly perceived the subtle murderous intent.
He spoke plainly, "Oven, take my advice! Go back immediately!"
"If you choose to fight here, you will only have one outcome: death!"
As the word "death" landed, a terrifying wave of Spiritual Pressure (Reiatsu) erupted from Auguro, crushing down on Oven like a mountain!
Oven was instantly terrified. He had only ever felt this kind of horrifying pressure from Mama!
Was this Auguro truly that powerful?
Auguro's use of pressure to force Oven's retreat was also because he didn't want to fight. Initially, Auguro had indeed thought about testing his skills. After reaching the Captain-level in strength, he hadn't yet had a chance for an all-out battle.
But after Shyarly told him her premonition of the future, Auguro's thinking changed. He didn't want to strike first!
He wanted to see if the predicted future could be broken!
After all, Shyarly's predictions had always been 100% accurate!
Auguro decided he would not strike first and would even allow Oven to leave. But if a fight still broke out despite his efforts, then Auguro would have to seriously consider whether there truly was an unavoidable fate in this world!
After all, Kaido's defeat by Luffy was, by all accounts, highly illogical. Learning high-level Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki coating in a few days—even Auguro, the one with the system cheat, couldn't guarantee that!
It could only be attributed to Fate!
If that were the case, it would have a profound impact on many of Auguro's future plans!
After being warned so severely by Auguro, Oven's rationality told him that retreating now was the correct choice. However, because of his loyalty to Big Mom and his fear of failing the mission, Oven hesitated. A vicious glint flashed in his eyes, as if he wanted to risk everything for that slim chance of success!
Auguro's heart gave a sudden lurch. Does predetermined fate truly exist in this world?
"Oven! It's Mama's call!"
Just then, Baron Tamago walked over, holding a Den Den Mushi (Transponder Snail). He told Oven sternly, "I've reported the situation here to Mama! This matter is beyond our ability to handle. Listen to what Mama thinks!"