In this world, there are four flags, which are the most well-known and have the most long-term influence.

First of all, no matter in which era, there are always people flying skull and crossbones flags. The consensus in this sea is that those who fly skull and skull flags are pirates.

Perhaps the specific shape of the skull is different, has been modified, and has its own meaning, but as long as it is a skull flag, it is the flag of pirates and the most hated flag by civilians.

Secondly, corresponding to the skull and crossbones flag, the scales and seagulls flag is also called the flag of justice, and the flag bearer is the navy that has maintained the order of the sea for eight hundred years.

The balance seagull flag and the skull and crossbones flag have been in an antagonistic relationship since their emergence. The pirates flying the skull and crossbones flag disrupt order, while the navy flying the balance seagull flag upholds justice. This is true in every era.

Next, is the most controversial flag of the Tianxiang Dragon's Hoof, which is the representative flag of the Tianlong people who are called the creators of this world.

The reason why it is said to be the most controversial flag is because some people think it is the most noble flag, but some people think it is the most evil flag, even more evil than the skull and crossbones flag.

But no matter what, this flag represents the highest privileged class in the world - the Tianlong people. With this flag, there is no so-called equality.

As for the last flag, it is a cross flag that represents the entire world. It is composed of five circles and four line segments. There are four circles at the four ends of the cross, and there is also a circle where the crosses meet.

This is the flag that represents the entire world, because it is the flag of the world government. The world government is the center of world power. The cross flag is the symbol of the power of the world government.

And this is also the reason why several Shichibukai were silent in the Candy Castle at this time, because the five candies placed by Crocodile, combined with the striped tabletop, formed a cross flag.

A strange atmosphere was constantly hovering in the hall. No one knew whether Crocodile was doing it intentionally or unintentionally. After all, both were possible.

It’s okay to say that she was intentional, after all, the five candies can be arranged in many patterns, and as long as the placement is slightly off, the pattern will not be formed.

Not to mention, there are far more organizations in this world that may unite to fight against the World Government than the four proposed by Crocodile.

Even if you have to have enough combat power, there are other options, such as including the Emperor of the Sea. Although Katakuri was included in the former King's Shichibukai, there are still Kaido and Shanks. ?

Since they are crazy enough to fight against the World Government, it is not impossible to cooperate with a madman like Kaido, or Shanks, Shanks is Mihawk's friend.

If Mihawk is won over, it is not impossible to persuade Shanks to bring him in, and then separate Katakuri from the Shichibukai, then there will be six candies at this time.

So, in some ways, it looks like Crocodile did it on purpose.

But it doesn't seem impossible to say that she did it unintentionally. After all, Crocodile only came to Cake Island less than half an hour ago, and she had never been to Cake Island before.

The layout of the cake island, where Katakuri would take her, the patterns on the tabletop, and the appearance of the candies were all unknown to her before Crocodile came in.

Who would have thought that the tabletop in this castle just happens to be striped horizontally and vertically? Who would have known that the candies prepared in this room are such unpretentious round sugar cookie-shaped candies?

This may be just an ordinary coincidence, but what is clearly being discussed is to fight against the World Government, but as a joint effort to fight against the World Government, the symbol is the World Government's cross flag, which is somewhat jarring.

Mihawk crossed his legs, folded his hands directly in front of his chest, tilted his head, and looked out the window. He did not judge Crocodile's statement or actions, but he seemed a little allergic to the cross sign, and there was disgust in his eyes.

Katakuri, on the other hand, pulled up his scarf, then leaned back and nestled into the action. His hands were first clasped in front of his chest, and then they were separated to support each other with the fingertips of his hands.

Cavendish, on the other hand, was fiddling with his hair and crossing his legs, which were the same style as Mihawk's. However, his concentration was not as good as Mihawk's. The leg that hit the bottom was unconsciously moving at this time.

Shake this.

As for Bucky, he had a funny and exaggerated expression on his face, and his eyes kept moving back and forth between Crocodile and the cross sign placed with candies on the table.

At this time, Crocodile no longer had the fast pace he had when he just spoke. He rested his palms on the edge of the table, waiting for these people to come to their senses.

There was an eerie silence in the Candy Castle. As for how long it had been silent? There was not even a clock in the hall, and there were no signs except for the increasingly red sky outside the window.

Bucky was the most restless, his eyes constantly drifting here and there, sometimes passing over a few people, sometimes staying on the cross flag, sometimes looking at the sky outside the window.

Except for Bucky, the movements of the other people have almost not changed. They are like sculptures, as if if they move, they will be killed.

Finally, Bucky couldn't hold himself back and said, "Haha~ Since that is the Shichibukai's business, and the Shichibukai are not here today, don't worry about talking about it today, right?"

When the first person spoke, the scene seemed to have recovered from the time pause. Crocodile sat back in his seat and said nonchalantly:

"Whether you're in a hurry or not is your business. It has nothing to do with me, a person who has long been dismissed by the Shichibukai. I just proposed an opportunity for cooperation, but I can't hold your head and agree to cooperate.

It’s just that this time is getting shorter and shorter anyway, and if you continue to think about it now, you are just shortening your preparation time after being offered a reward again.”

"That's right. It's a waste of our time and lives. Ms. Crocodile, why are you so anxious?"

Cavendish also came back to his senses at this time, and after finishing speaking with a smile, he looked at his eldest brother Katakuri, who had taken care of him for many years, and his idol Mihawk.

But surprisingly, these two people seemed to be still deep in thought, and did not wake up because of the three of them speaking one after another. The cross flag that Crocodile placed casually seemed to have some magic power.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk~"

When Crocodile was impatient and wanted to call Katakuri and Mihawk directly, there was a knock on the door, and then a head popped in and asked:

"Brother Katakuri, are you dining here? Or are you going outside?"

Katakuri then raised his hand and rubbed his face, looked at the red clouds in the sky outside, and said, "Let's prepare for the dinner. After all, there is a new guest. Please forgive me, Brynn."

"You're welcome."

Brynn nodded, then quickly retracted her protruding head, and closed the door at the same time. Katakuri looked at Mihawk, who finally came to his senses, and said, "Let's eat first."

Mihawk nodded and agreed. As for Cavendish and Bakki Katakuri, they didn't even mean to ask for their opinions, but looked directly at Crocodile.

Crocodile looked a little displeased at this time. He came to talk about such an important matter, but the matter hadn't been finished yet, or even officially started. Katakuri didn't want to promote cooperation, but actually wanted to eat?

The majestic king of the sea has never even eaten, right? Is it important to talk about things while eating?!

Seeing Crocodile's face dark and silent, Katakuri didn't bother to persuade him. He stood up and walked towards the door, but as soon as he opened the door, his brows furrowed.

Because the Straw Hats haven't left yet, looking at the chef among the Straw Hats who is making his sister cover her mouth and giggle, Katakuri doesn't know why, but she hates that chef.

Obviously this tea party is for his younger brothers and sisters to find their favorite partners, but whenever his younger sisters express, hint, or observe that they have someone they like, Katakuri feels uncomfortable.

As for why it has not been revealed, it is because when the brothers find the person they like, Katakuri's heart will be filled with joy, and he can still remain calm after the two emotions are reconciled.

But at this moment, most of the guests had left, and in front of him, there was only one sister who was being coaxed by a young man who didn't look very reliable. Katakuri's displeasure was directly on his face.

It's just that his scarf covered most of his face, and because he was too tall, it was difficult for others to see his face clearly, so they didn't pay attention.

Only Baki, who used the split fruit to "change" himself to be almost as tall as Katakuri, discovered this. Following Katakuri's gaze, Baki said sadly:

"Is it the Straw Hats? I hate them very much. They were the ones who were in the East China Sea two years ago."

"Do you have the right to hate them?"

Katakuri's displeasure was hidden in his words to refute Bucky. Bucky was stunned for a moment, and then pointed at the Straw Hats. Perhaps in his mind, it was clear that he actually agreed with Katakuri.

Katakuri is so angry?!

But Bucky didn't know that Katakuri looked at the Straw Hats with the same eyes on his future family, so that young man who didn't wear good clothes, was too skinny, and smoked cigarettes all day, naturally let him

Very dissatisfied.

What he was dissatisfied with was not little yellow-haired Sanji, but dissatisfaction with the possibility that this little yellow-haired man could become his family.

But he hadn't heard that Bucky had a younger sister who was looking for a bride. The grudge between Bucky and the Straw Hat was like a grudge in the ocean. If you lose, you lose. What's there to say?

He never complained about losing to Skyler or Kaido, and his mother was even "killed" by Skyler, but after his resurrection, he never mentioned that incident.

Katakuri endured the dissatisfaction in his heart and walked towards where Brynn and the Straw Hats were. When he came to Luffy, Katakuri did not hide his dissatisfaction and asked: "Why haven't you left yet?"

This naked eviction order made several members of the Straw Hat Crew stop their movements and look over.

Although Katakuri has never greeted the Straw Hats with a smile since they arrived, he is not as dissatisfied as he is now. This makes people wonder if Sabo and Ace left Cake Island one after another, leaving Katakuri

Li thinks the Straw Hats have no backer and can be manipulated as they please?

Brynn also complained a little at this time and said: "Brother Katakuri"

But as soon as she opened her mouth, Katakuri put his hand on the top of her head and patted her head gently, signaling her not to speak. Out of respect for Katakuri, Brynn chose to shut up.

Just when the atmosphere was a little tense, Luffy scratched his head as if he didn't realize it, and said with a smile: "There is Frank's friend in your shipyard, and he went to visit, so we may have to trouble him again.

It’s been a day for you.”

Hearing this, Katakuri frowned, looked at Abel, who was leaning against a tree behind Luffy, and asked, "Did you teach him to say that?"

"Otherwise? What if we turn our backs on guests?"

Abel raised his eyebrows, and the tattoos on his face moved with his expression. Luffy would not say such polite words.

If he hadn't told Luffy in advance, Luffy would probably have said, "I want to stay here for one more day!" Although what he wanted to achieve was the same, the meaning was completely opposite.

After all, Totland is Katakuri's territory, and the Straw Hats are here as guests, so why not be polite?

But Luffy never knew what politeness meant. He was always so tough when talking to anyone, even when facing his own grandfather and aunt, he would rather be beaten than give in.

Moreover, his rough nerves cannot allow him to understand what politeness is. He will only choose the most direct brain circuit to understand and answer questions.

Therefore, even if it was just a trivial matter like staying in Totland for one more day, Abel still gave him countless instructions, but Luffy still forgot to say "please" and "thank you" in the end.

Just when Katakuri was about to open his mouth to say something, he felt the corner of his clothes being pulled. When he looked down, he saw that it was his sister who was constantly pulling at the hem of his knee-length windbreaker.

Seeing the look on his sister's face, Katakuri wanted to say a few harsh words to drive the Straw Hats away, but in the end he did not choose to drive them away, but said reluctantly:

"It's okay to stay one more day, but Sanji, you have to cook one more meal, which counts as rent."

Hearing her brother's words, Brynn smiled and said gently: "Thank you Katakuri-san."

Although the two met and communicated again a few days ago, Brynn only dared to chat with Sanji while he was cooking. After all, she didn't want to be pestered by her sister again saying that she was worried about not being able to get married.

A man now.

Therefore, Katakuri asked Sanji to cook to create another opportunity for Sanji and Brynn to communicate. Although Katakuri disliked Sanji, a young man who was doing nothing, but who made Brynn his sister.

When Sanji heard this, he nodded and asked, "What do you want to eat today?"

"I don't know, but I have a friend here from the desert, so cactus."
To be continued...