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"Shut up, Owen."
Katakuri took a deep breath and turned to Shano, "Sorry, my sister's words were a bit ambiguous and not clear, but rest assured, there's no such thing. The person you'll be marrying will definitely be satisfactory to you; it's..."
He glanced at Smoothie and smiled slightly, "It's the most outstanding unmarried child of the Charlotte family."
"Huh?"
Shano's expression was even more shocked.
"So it's you, huh? You want me to marry you?"
He began to size up Katakuri, suddenly grinned, "Tch, quite charming; it's not impossible."
???
Katakuri's pupils contracted sharply, and he instinctively took a step back, "Sir, I'm male."
"Puhahaha—"
Shano slapped the table and laughed heartily, almost tearing up, "Sorry, sorry, just kidding around, don't be so serious."
He wiped his eyes, turned his gaze towards Smoothie, and rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "So, the marriage partner is you?"
"What, not satisfied?"
Smoothie chuckled lightly, blew out a smoke ring, and raised her lips slightly:
"Before meeting you, my attitude was much the same, but your strength and looks both captivated me, especially your strength. After all, the main reason I stayed single all these years is that I couldn't fancy those with lower levels than mine."
"What a coincidence."
Shano laughed, "I also can't fancy women weaker than myself."
Thump!
Before he spoke, Shano suddenly kicked out towards Smoothie.
The speed of the kick was unbelievably fast, causing Smoothie to not react at all, almost getting kicked.
But...
Before he extended his leg, Katakuri's eyes flashed red, his body flickered instantly, appearing before Smoothie, arms crossed defensively.
Clang!
In the dull sound of collision, like metal clashing, Katakuri, though sweating profusely, stood immovably, blocking the attack.
"Proposing marriage at first sight is indeed abrupt, but we've treated you with courtesy, not intending any disrespect. If you're not accepting, just reject it directly; why take action against my sister?"
Katakuri squinted at Shano, "Or is it that you simply wanted to test me?"
He was almost certain it was the latter.
After all, Shano's attack didn't use full force at all.
If it was, he'd probably have been sent flying hundreds of meters and wouldn't be standing safe in place.
"Talking to smart people is indeed easy."
Shano grinned, returned to his chair, sat back, and crossed his legs.
Even though he seemed shorter than everyone else, the terrifying aura he emitted made everyone present feel as if they were looking up to him.
Such a man...
Perhaps only Mom could truly suppress him?
Katakuri, being the nearest, under such terrible pressure, also broke into a cold sweat, feeling a tinge of regret.
Shouldn't have brought his sister to meet him...
But then, who could've predicted?
When arranging the marriage for his sister, Shano's most remarkable feat was defeating Netherworld King Rayleigh and successfully escaping from Grand Admiral's clutches.
Rayleigh hadn't appeared on the seas for many years. Aging surely affected his ability, so not worth mentioning. Regarding escaping from the Grand Admiral, Katakuri believed he could do the same.
So originally, Shano was pegged as somewhat stronger than himself but still within the same level.
But now?
After witnessing the clash with Akainu firsthand, those naive thoughts were thoroughly shattered.
In Katakuri's mind, Shano's status rapidly ascended, almost elevating him to Mom's level.
To protect the Charlotte family's interests, such a person absolutely couldn't be lightly offended.
"My Observation is considered weak, while you're known worldwide for being able to foresee the future with yours."
Shano tapped his fingers lightly on the table, staring at Katakuri:
"Since we've met, I wouldn't want to let you leave easily. Before you return to the Ten Thousand Nations, accompany me in training for a while, help me enhance my Observation, how about it?"
This guy, he actually admired all along.
Apart from the conflict in stance, he was indeed a good brother, a good man.
Strength-wise, quite decent, especially—with his world-renowned Observation prowess, probably surpassing some of the Four Emperors.
Katakuri hesitated for a moment, clearly not expecting Shano to make such a request.
"Alright."
After brief deliberation, Katakuri spoke in a steady tone, "But I have a condition."
"Oh?" Shano raised an eyebrow, "Do tell."
"If you're willing to marry Smoothie, helping train you won't be a problem for life even, but... since you have no plans to marry my sister, that makes you an outsider, and I don't have the leisure to help an outsider become stronger."
Katakuri pulled out a letter from his coat pocket, placing it on the table, eyeing Shano sharply:
"To avoid being a complete outsider, please at least visit Cake Island to meet Mom and attend the tea party two months later."
Shano's gaze fell on the letter.
—VIP Invitation to the Tea Party.
This item, he was no stranger to.
BIGMOM hosts grand tea parties every now and then, attended not only by the Charlotte family's children and their spouses but also various external forces with good relations.
Meeting and bonding, also helps bolster the prestige of "Ten Thousand Nations."
Meaning, agreeing to attend the tea party is accepting the goodwill extended by the Charlotte family; calling them allies might be a stretch, but at least it means they won't be immediate enemies and can be considered temporary friends.
After a brief thought, Shano picked up the invitation.
"Alright."
Shano smiled, "For today's table full of desserts, I'll agree. Remember to remind me by phone beforehand, I'll be there at the Ten Thousand Nations."
The desserts are naturally not the real reason.
The real reason, he had already laughingly stated directly in person.
—He really wasn't planning to be enemies with the Ten Thousand Nations yet.
On one hand, there is still a disparity in strength.
This refers to the overall disparity in forces, the Charlotte family is huge, with a well-structured cadre system. Merely the Four Sweet Commanders are still beyond what his companions can contend against.
As for BIGMOM herself.
Shano wasn't afraid; previously unsure, now after the battle with Akainu, he was confident in his own power.
On the other hand, among the Four Emperors, relatively speaking, the thirty-six islands governed by Ten Thousand Nations are indeed the most harmonious and stable.
Residents there, although they must pay with pieces of their souls as a price and occasionally worry about BIGMOM's sudden food cravings, can truly achieve racial equality coexistence, without want in food or drink, living in peace and prosperity.
BIGMOM is a complex old woman, despite her brutality, one must admit, she truly has her ideals and capabilities, managing her territories meticulously.
Compared to Kaido's tyranny, Red Hair's mysterious behavior, Ten Thousand Nations' order is closer to his ideal realm mode—stable, prosperous... truly resembling a grand nation.
Therefore.
Without sufficient strength to easily crush the BIGMOM Pirates, there's no point causing the residents there to suffer the horrors of war.
"Then it's settled."
Katakuri said solemnly, "Rest assured, given your power, Mom will provide enough respect, making you the highest-spec VIP in tea party history."
"No problem."
Shano stood up, stretched lazily, and smiled, beckoning Katakuri, "In the coming days, you'll have to be my training partner. It's a tough job, get mentally prepared."
Katakuri nodded slightly, turned to Smoothie, Owen, and the others to instruct, "You all head back to Cake Island and report, I'll stay here to train with Lord Shano for a few days."