Chapter 235

Lucas and the others were standing on the seaport of Cacao Island. 

As they agreed, Big Mom would send them a ship that would take them to the Whole cake island, so they can attend the party, and then she would have a good talk with her long lost daughter and her husband. 

Lucas assumed that Big Mom is amused, but not so excited about what he has to offer. But Lucas would get what he wants from her in a way or another. 

'Lucci's size, plus my fruit's ability would definitely allow her to destroy each island easily if a fight broke.' Lucas was testing each possibility in his head.  

Calorina had been staring down while clenching and unclenching her fists, as she was thinking about her poor parents. Though she believed in justice, she didn't think it is important for her now. Funny how life can make you doubt your utmost unshakable beliefs. 

The World Government and the Navy couldn't find a clue; Big Mom was her last hope. So, Calorina was willing to take this path.  Besides, nothing to worry about since they are covering themselves with those black hats on their heads and their manipulated physical bodies, no one would find out about them – except her. 

Lucas let a sigh and thought 'Why it is hard to live.'

He moved his gaze forward and looked to the shadow of the ship that sailed. 

Using his Haki, Lucas could tell that there are not very much people coming toward them, but, there are few strong ones. 

Lilia was with Pudding, having their last chat. 

"Are you ready," the 14 years old Pudding asked. Lilia nodded in confirmation.  Pudding, then, lifted her head and asked, "by the way, what have you been doing all this time."

"Fighting against crime and having a.d.u.l.t stuff... probably it's not uncommon here."

"Oh, well. Take care of yourself." 

Pudding pointed to the ship that sailed and opened its portal, so they can ascend. 

"Take care of yourself, Pudding." 

"You too." 

Lilia jumped up and landed on the deck next to where Lucas and the others were standing. 

She looked around to see some living teacups, pirates, a cute Lion man with black sunglasses, one of her older brothers, and finally, there is one person who she didn't know and was talking with Lucas currently. 

The person was taller than 10 meters.  He was wearing a golden helmet, a shield and armour-like Romanian warriors, and had a thick black beard. 

Lucas could see his name, 'Cracker, near a Billion Berries as a bounty reward. He is disguising himself inside this fake biscuit golem.'

"Mama is excited to meet you. She always happy when a crewmate is bound to her with marriage" Cracker said to Lucas before he turned his head to Lilly.

"Ah." Lucas gave a bored response before looking for a chair to warm his butt. It was like he wasn't interested in having a chat with Cracker. 

Cracker, knowing Lucas's intent, pointed to the edge of the ship, and Lucas left along with his crew.

"You had grown up quickly," Cracker said as looked at Lilia, who turned after hearing his response. 

"Yeah," Lilia said.  "But how do you know me, I had never seen you before. You can't be an old member"

"Sigh, I'm Cracker." The scary giant declared with a soft tone. "Silly one."

"Big Brother!" Lilia was taken aback, not relating this person to someone she used to now. "I knew you were large, but not like this. What had happened to your hair, why is it black; I thought it was purple..."  Lilia was shocked genuinely. Cracker she knew was a young man with purple hair and a large build. But this one was way larger than she remembers; he is much tanned. 

"I can't reveal that much; stay in your place and don't overreact. Here, eat some biscuit." The giant clapped his hand and a biscuit square appraised from thin air. He then handed it to Lilia before walking away.

Lucas, seeing all of this, confirmed the changes he made at the timeline. 

Well, he wasn't depending on the knowledge of the Manga more than 10%, so it didn't matter if in this time that he had met one of Big Mom's runaway daughters. 

Lucas felt it was his fault for not pressing Lilia to reveal more details. Because he never thought it would be Big Mom's daughter, he didn't persuade her and did let her speak of herself whenever she feels like to. 

Lilia came and sat on the edge next Lucas, looking at the sea. She then offered him the cake in her hand, "Do you want to eat a biscuit."

"No, I'm full."

"Me too," Lilia said, ready to throw it. But Lucci took it from her and ate it. Though Lucci looks to be a normal human, she has the energy of a Sea Monster and needs a lot of food.  "Thank you, Mo~"

"By the way, where did you find this one?"

"The sea, East Blue."

"Never heard of her... I thought she always had worked in that base."

Lucas then stared at the sea with his body being surrounded by his girls. All he has to do now is to act low profile and wait until they reach the Whole Cake Island. 

As Lucas was merged with his thoughts, on the other side, Cracker was standing next to a bunch of men one mink (humanoid animals).

Cracker gave Lucas a glance before looking at his crewmates. 

Before coming here, Cracker heard everything from his mother. Zorro, a Warlord, was surprisingly a son in Law according to Lilly declaration.  According to their rules, it meant that Zorro and his crew would become a sub crew to Big Mom Pirates. 

This had been the tradition since ever their Mama made enough children, and this tradition was broken by one person who is in the kill list. 

However, Big Mom wanted to know if Lucas is worthy. 

-----------------FlashBack--------------

"Cracker,"

Cracker remembered when Linlin called him all of the sudden.

"Yes, Mama."

"Find about that Zorro. If he appeared to be below our level, throw him away. I have no interest in weaklings."

"Mm, I understand. But wouldn't be harsh for Lilly to lose her husband on the first day."  

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Lucas stared back at Cracker, not liking the glare the latter is giving him. Using his Conqueror Haki, the plot armour and the power he found only useful to deal with his father's in Law – Viola's father – Lucas focused his Haki on Cracker. 

Cracker, on the other side, still having a frozen expression, not looking to be affected by the Haki or whatever, he smiled back. 

To people in their level, Conqueror Haki wouldn't do anything, since they all have a strong will.

'Oh, he has that Haki; not bad. seems he is worthy.'

But at least it made Cracker turn his head and breaks the eye contact. 

Cracker looked down to the people that came here and started to think, which one should he use to test the Blondie. 

'This one is too weak, this, doesn't look to be able to pull off any job...'

Finally, Cracker's eyes fixed their direction on one person, Pekoms. 

Pekoms was a mink, a humanoid lion. He had a large build; his head was like the lion's with sunglasses, fangs filled his mouth, and one rounded earring could be seen on one of his lion ears at the middle of his afro like hair. 

Pekoms was known to be 300 million worth pirate, strong, and most importantly, he was so loyal. 

He didn't seem shocked when he heard what Cracker said.

"Listen, I need you to go and provoke him... Test him, and see if he is strong."                    

"Should I make a life and death fight?" asked the humanoid lion. 

Cracker turned his eyes to see Lucas and Lilia are kissing, just to pass time while looking to the sea. 

It's easy to guess what a brother would think when he sees his little big sister kiss a man in front of him, who happened to be introduced today. 

The scary Cracker said, "Mama doesn't welcome the weak. If you find that you can kill him, don't hesitate. No... Just injure him; I have no time to deal with snobs here."

Pekoms nodded as he lifted his sunglasses, showing his eyes," You can depend on me." Cracker froze for a brief and swallowed his saliva. 'So cute.' 

That moment didn't slip from Lucas's eyes. When Pekoms take his sunglasses off, he felt he is like Puss in Boots from Shrek 2.

*Muah*

A sweet kissing sound resonated when Lucas's lips separated from Lilia's who was hugging him. The three around seemed to be jealous, even Lucci who acts as his obdient spoiled woman. Lilia became calmer, her eyes became sharp and her breathing became stable. She doesn't need a family; the one in front of her was the whole family she needed. Even if he can be a jerk and messes a lot of times, he is very reliable. 

As Lucas was staring at her emerald eyes, he felt something hit his leg. 

He turned his head to see the humanoid Lion had accidentally stomped on his foot, trying to make some damage0

"Hey, watch where you are going," Pekoms pretended to feel pain as he stared at Lucas. "Are you jerk or what."

That was a provoking move.

"Go away," Lucas said, coldly. "I'm busy," then he turned to Lilia and let his hand run across her soft smooth feminine skin. 

Pekoms sneered, showing his fangs. "You have a gut to provoke me and tell me to go away, apology before I kick your ass."

"Give me a break," 

Lucas said, giving Lilia one more fluffy kiss, before standing up on his full height and turned to the stupid lion.  

Though Pekoms was 232 cm tall, he couldn't help but lift his head very high. But he already saw bigger people, so what the big deal. He would do his job. 

"No break for you, I'll break your nose." Pekoms cracked his fists while thinking 'from all the people, why do I have to punch a young man like him.'

Next Lucas, a woman that reaches his shoulder had stood up. Lilia glared coldly at the lion, feeling provoked as well. Not only her but the other girls. 

"Apology," Lilia's fingers turned into shape blades that had a black aura around it; she stared at Pekoms. Just one wave from her hand and Pekoms, even if he was made of the hardest metals and had Haki covering his body, would be cut into flesh pieces. "You pet."

But Lilia stopped when she felt Lucas patting her arm. 

"That what your husband should do." Looking at the sharp blade, Pekoms couldn't help but feel some dangerous aura of death. 'She is scary for sure, Mama would be happy,' he thought, as he felt that if not for Zorro patting her arm, Pekoms would be dead by now. 

Lucas knows that with Lilia's Haki swordsmanship and especially her Devil Fruit, she is stronger than the usual commander. That was the reason why he needed to hold her back from creating a big mess, as he feared that she doesn't know how to hold herself – since he trained with his swords. 

Lucas looked at Pekoms and cracked his neck. 

The humanoid lion started to feel some danger; his natural instincts told him that. 

"What did you say again?" 

Lucas asked the Lion, who happily answered.

"You should take responsibility for your actions; sorry, or I'll kick your ass. It's a matter of a lion's ideology." 

Pekoms, the lion, took a quick step forward, clenching his little first and aiming a punch at Lucas's face that had a blank expression.