The turmoil outside, Shano was certainly unaware of.
At this moment, he was on the deck of the Queen Mother's Chant, sitting at the dining table, devouring the mountain of sweets before him, with his face covered in cream, not caring in the slightest.
He couldn't help it, he was simply starving!
He hadn't eaten dinner last night, and his last meal was yesterday at noon, the elephant tuna. Plus, after a high-intensity fight with Akainu, over ten hours had passed, and his stomach was already growling.
Across the dining table.
Stood Katakuri and Smoothie, these two Commanders, with somewhat odd expressions as they watched this scene unfold.
Behind them were a few children of the Charlotte family, all gaping in shock, whispering to each other.
"Hey, he can really eat."
"His appetite is almost half of what Mom eats."
"It's a pity though, he's quite handsome, but his eating manners are so terrible. Doesn't he care about his image at all?"
"Exactly, exactly, he still can't compare with Brother Katakuri..."
"Keep it down! If Sister Smoothie hears us, she might get angry!"
...
Among the crowd.
A burly man with fiery red hair, draped in a cloak, crossed his arms and let out a cold snort.
His name was Owen, an Ability User of the Heat-Heat Fruit, the fourth son of the Charlotte family, and Katakuri's twin brother, serving as the Minister of Baking.
In the "Most Popular Brother Rankings" of the Ten Thousand Nations, he currently held a high second place.
As a brother, he had to admit...
This group of younger siblings really didn't have much sense!
Eating manners?
What's the use of caring about such things? For a man, as long as his strength is powerful enough, nothing else matters!
The guy in front of them was the perfect proof!
Swooping down from the sky, landing on their ship, seemingly thinking Mom was here, searched around without finding her, but then saw the pile of sweets on the table, eyes lit up, and he sat right down and started eating without any hesitation.
How audacious!
This was the Four Emperors' flagship!
To do that arrogantly was a bit too much!
But still...
Owen clenched his fists with a crackling sound, wanting to go up and teach the other a lesson, to uphold the honor of the Charlotte family.
But after wrestling with it for a while, he dared not.
He had just seen through the high-powered telescope on the ship, witnessing the scene where this guy fought evenly with Akainu, the outcome hard to determine.
With such strength, he could probably knock him out with just one punch, it's better not to court disaster.
After all, Katakuri was leading this time, and he wasn't in a hurry.
Owen turned his head to look at Katakuri, just as the latter couldn't hold back any longer, stepped forward, and spoke in a deep voice, "Lord Shano."
"Hmm?"
Shano was stuffing a large piece of corn tart into his mouth, raised his head in bewilderment upon hearing.
"You've probably eaten enough already..."
Katakuri's forehead bore black lines, "Treating you to sweets is the host's duty, it's nothing much... but shouldn't you also stop for a moment and listen to my intention?"
"Your intention? I can probably guess it."
Shano picked up the cup on the table, took a sip to lubricate his throat, giggled and said, "Made too much of a commotion, disturbed you? Rest assured, rest assured, I have no intention to attack the Ten Thousand Nations for now."
Attack the Ten Thousand Nations?
This guy really dared to think!
Owen's face darkened, clenching his fist, but held it in.
"Lord, it's best not to joke about such things."
Katakuri also frowned, "If you were attracted by the commotion you and the Navy Grand Admiral caused, that period of time wouldn't be enough for us to arrive here. Frankly, it was purely coincidence, we've been searching in this sea area for the trace of your Endgame Pirates for days, and today, we just happened to bump into this great battle..."
"You've been looking for me for a while?" Shano said in surprise, "Why?"
"Under Mama's command, to discuss a marriage alliance with you." Smoothie interjected.
She lit a lady's cigarette, looking with interest at the black-haired youth before her. Such a handsome young guy could actually go toe-to-toe with that Akainu?
The more she looked, the more satisfied she felt. If only he were a little taller, that'd be even better.
After giving Katakuri a 'he's the one' look, Smoothie pulled out a chair, sat down, and with a smile said to Shano:
"So, young man, marriage is a big deal in life, no need to rush to agree now, we can give you some time to think it over."
"Marriage alliance? Marriage?"
Shocked, Shano suddenly snapped his head up, spitting out a mouthful of water, eyes wide: "Ha? BIGMOM wants to marry me?!"
How did she fancy me?
This was too sudden, right?
Shano took a sharp breath.
Hiss...
How old was BIGMOM by now?
Can't recall exactly, but she should've long passed her sixtieth birthday, clearly an elderly person.
Think again about BIGMOM's mass of fat and enormous appetite...
Who could bear that!
Jabba?
Even Jabba wouldn't handle it, it's a different style, he doesn't have experience driving heavy tanks.
"Uh..."
Shano was momentarily at a loss for words.
If time rewound forty years, back when Charlotte Lingling was in her prime, she might still be worth marrying.
But now, it's still...
"What a joke, kid!"
Owen finally couldn't hold back any longer, screamed with a flushed face, "How could it be Mom marrying you, you scoundrel, are you trying to climb on top of us, becoming our stepfather?!"