Whole Cake Island (3)
-You no longer need to carry that burden Jinbe.- Aladine smiled warmly.
-Hear, hear!! Please think about yourseld for once, Jinbe!!-
-From this point foward... It's okay to follow your own desires and be a bit selfish!!!-
Aladine patted Jinbe's shoulder.
-Since Fisher Tiger retired, you always fought for us... For our country. It is time for you to be free of your responsibilities and do the things you want. You are free, Jinbe.-
-Go on Jinbe!-
-Yeah, captain!-
-We can manage perfectly fine ourselves, so don't worry about us!!-
-...... I have no words for how grateful I am!!-
-... In any case... Even if we all support his decision, I doubt Big Mom will left Straw Hat off the hook so easily...-
-Worse case scenario, if her rage gets directed toward us, all we gotta do is run for our lives!! Bwahaha!-
-... But won't this put Aladine in an awkward situation? I mean, since he's tied the knot with miss Praline and is now a member of Big Mom's immediate family and all...-
-My, oh my! Shashasha. Shouldn't you boys be a bit more worried about lil' ole' me?- Charlotte Praline, 29th daughter of the Charlotte family and Aladine's wife.
-Woah!! Miss!! Were you eavesdropping this entire time...!?-
-What? Are you lot trying to hide something from me!? I thought our relationship was better than that!!-
-Eek!-
-Aladine!! Don't tell me that you're planning on deserting me... If all this doesn't sit well with mama!?-
-No, of course not! I'm sure I'll be able to negotiate with her!!- Aladine tries to reassure his wife.
-Negotiate!? There's absolutely no need!!- Praline hugged Aladine and buried the man's face in her breasts.- You know that I'd choose you over mama any day of the week, darling. Take me with you in the event that anything happens.-
-......!!-
-KYAAAAHHH, SUCH PASSIONATE LOVEEE!!-
Several of the Sun Pirates covered their faces, blushing at the show of affection from this couple.
-Forgive me Wadatsumi, I dragged you all the way out here and now...-
-Naw its okay, I'm having a lotta fun wid evrywun around!!-
-In any case, Praline... Do you truly believe that we'd incur Big Mom's wrath if I helped Luffy-kun...-
-Well now, let's see... Straw Hat wouldn't be the first person who'd got mama's attention... Having said that, not a single soul who got her attention has managed to escape... Thinking of that boy's lineage, it's more likely that mama will try to marry him off to someone in the family just to have Whitebeard, Crocodile, Dragon and Garp's blood in her collection at any cost.-
-......!?-
-Straw Hat is in danger.-
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The Heart Pirates managed to bring Zoro back, after she calmed down a bit. No one told her what Pudding said and they decided to focus instead on rescuing Sanji. They'll think of something once they manage to get the blonde out of danger.
-HEEEY!!! WAKE UP, GUYS!!! WE'RE HERE!!!- Luffy yells pointing at the island excitedly.
-IT'S WHOLE CAKE ISLAND!!!-
-IT'S AN ACTUAL CAKE!!!-
-IT'S ENORMOUS!!! So this is the island where a Yonko lives!!!-
-The tallest cake you can see in the distance... Is the castle where Big Mom currently resides.- Pedro explained.
-Incredible...- Lami admired the castle with her mouth wide open.
-Nami-chan, should I continue going straight?- Ikkaku asked.
-Yes! I've heard that that cape over there is the only location where the security doesn't make their rounds!-
-OOOOOH!! THERE'S SOMEONE STANDING AT THE COAST!!!-
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Smoker was dealing with paperwork while having a call with Sabo.
-... Straw Hat is crazy.- Smoker said with a sigh, massaging her temple.- This is what happens when you mix the blood of the craziest people in the world.-
Smoker looked at the documents she had on the table, smoking two cigars.
-I know... How long do you think Whole Cake Island will end up in flames?-
-...... Faster than it should.-
Sabo laughed in amusement.
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-Wanna bet?-
-......?- Law looked up from his book and raised an eyebrow.
-Bet on how long it will take for Luffy to piss off Big Mom and set the Whole Cake Island on fire.- Ace smiled showing her teeth.
-............ I'm in.-
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-Huh... Apparently Straw Hat Luffy entered the Seducing Woods together with his allies...- Cracker commented after receiving Brulee's warning.
Rosinante stopped eating cookies and tensed up.
Luffy and the others have arrived and Rosinante still hasn't found Sanji.
He already imagined the chaos they would cause if he didn't hurry.
-Is something wrong?- Cracker asked resting his chin on his hand and outlining a smile.
The blonde was really cute.
-H... Huh... Cracker-san... Um... I...- Rosinante tried to tell him that he had to go and meet his nakamas, but he was very nervous.
-Hmm?-
God... Why is the purple haired man so handsome?
Just seeing his smile and hearing his deep voice already felt his cheeks turn red and his legs trembled.
Donquixote D. Rosinante. You have to focus on your mission. You shouldn't be distracted by...
-How cute you look with your cheeks flushed.- Cracker poked Rosinante's cheek with a giggle.
Okay.
He just lost the little concentration he had.
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-Haaa... I wish I could see what's happening in Totto Land with my own eyes.- Natsu murmured with his head lying on Zeref's legs while the black-haired man stroked his hair.- I never got a chance to see the Whole Cake Island arc... I heard it was an amazing event.-
-Why didn't you go with them? I could take care of the mission to protect Momonosuke.-
-Nah. I don't want you to have to deal with this by yourself. You're strong, but you don't like to fight. If something bad happens and we come into direct conflict with Kaido, at least I can protect you.- Natsu smiled caressing Zeref's cheeks.- You're more important than watching a battle where obviously Luffy will be victorious. They'll tell me later.-
Zeref blushed slightly and planted a soft kiss on Natsu's lips.
-I love you, Natsu.-
-I love you too, Zeref.-
The couple continued to enjoy the gentle breeze that ruffled their hair as they sat in a secluded spot on the Polar Tang deck.
They enjoy every moment they could have alone.
A life they always wanted.