"Another one!"
Nami stood next to Shano, chuckling mischievously:
"Since we entered the Tutelan Sea Region, they've been clinging on one after another. This is the fourth one, right? Bro, you're quite the catch."
"Let them be."
Shano looked indifferent, "Just respond politely, no need to say much."
"Isn't there someone who caught your eye? I think the purple-haired lady down there is quite nice."
Nami glanced at him sideways, "If you can't decide, I can call Belle-Mere to come and choose for you..."
Splish!
The Pet-Eating Demon screamed as it fell into the sea.
Shano clapped his hands, then glanced at Custard.
This seemed like the sixth daughter, couldn't recall her fame, but admittedly, she was quite cute.
Just a bit older, seemed a few years older than Belle-Mere.
BIGMOM has a total of 46 sons and 39 daughters, most of whom are misshapen. Just to become a member of the Charlotte family, she went out of her way to curry favor with these old onions, it must be tough for her.
Anyway, Shano wasn't interested.
He mostly admired Katakuri, had no fondness for BIGMOM herself.
Not making a move on Ten Thousand Nations for the time being was a strategic necessity, not that he had any closeness with Ten Thousand Nations, let alone becoming BIGMOM's son-in-law.
When the ship docked, he was the first to step down the gangway.
Custard gathered her courage to approach, blushing as she greeted:
"Lord Shano, welcome to Cookie Island. I'm Charlotte Custard, responsible for escorting you and your crew to Cake Island."
"Thank you."
Shano nodded slightly, "Do we need to register or check anything?"
"No need at all!"
Custard quickly waved her hand, "That's necessary for regular guests, but you're mom's most valued guest, no need for all the red tape..."
She sneakily glanced up at Shano, her heart involuntarily speeding up.
Up close, he was even more handsome.
Her smile turned more genuine:
"My lord, if you'd like, I can take you directly to Cake Island right now. Arrangements are already made for your accommodation there."
"But, if you'd like to take a short rest, I can also play the tour guide, showing you around Cookie Island? Just, just the two of us..."
Well done!
Cracker, who had been hiding inside the body of a Cookie Soldier eavesdropping, gave his sister a mental thumbs-up.
That's right, Custard!
Keep it up, stay spirited, don't lose face!
"A tour of Cookie Island?"
Just as Shano was about to say something, he suddenly felt eyes focusing on him from behind and turned his head to look back.
Smoothie had put down her soda glass at some point, squinting her eyes as she stared this way; Garrett looked hostile, as if she wanted to swallow Custard whole;
And further away, Myukuru had even taken out a small mirror to touch up her makeup...
Shano shook his head helplessly.
What was this strange atmosphere supposed to mean?
He wasn't interested in these self-sticking Charlottes, hadn't even confirmed any relationship, yet there was already a sisterly showdown?
"Um..."
Custard also noticed her sisters' fierce stares, cold sweat trickled down her forehead, but she still braced herself to say:
"Anyway, it's still early, there's plenty of time, isn't there? Cookie Island has the most Cookie Soldiers stationed in the entire Tutelan Sea Region, it's quite unique..."
"Forget it."
Shano coldly refused, "Let's just go straight to Cake Island."
Three women make a drama, he wasn't interested in getting involved.
"Eh?"
Custard was visibly taken aback, a hint of disappointment flashed across her face, but she quickly forced a sweet smile: "O-okay, my lord, I'll lead the way now..."
…
Cake Island.
This was the heart of the entire Tutelan Sea Region, and also where BIGMOM's Cake Castle was located.
Because the tea party was about to take place, everything from the port all the way to Cake Castle was newly decorated.
The main road was covered with a red carpet, there were singing candy street lamps lining the sides, and the roadsides were crowded with residents who came to watch the event, dressed in festive attire, holding small flags with the Charlotte family emblem.
And at the dock exit, stood the grandest welcoming team in the history of Ten Thousand Nations.
More than twenty young sons and daughters of the Charlotte family formed two lines, and at the front stood Katakuri, arms crossed, silently waiting.
Many guests noticed this scene and couldn't help but turn their heads, whispering amongst themselves.
"Hey, that's the first of the Four Commanders' Katakuri, isn't it?"
"Actually letting this man greet someone personally? What kind of person deserves such treatment? Yesterday World Economic News Agency's President Morgans arrived, and he was only met by a minister!"
"Idiot, keep your voice down... it's that man, haven't you heard the rumor?"
"What rumor?"
"That BIGMOM intends to recruit the 'World's No.1 Sword Master' Shano, even willing to marry off several daughters to him!"
Someone whispered mysteriously, "It's said this grand tea party is specially organized to build a bridge between them!"
"Ha? Is that for real?"
Others gasped, "That's a super monster with a bounty exceeding 2.8 billion Berries! If the marriage succeeds, wouldn't Ten Thousand Nations' power..."
The discussions abruptly stopped.
Because at this moment, waves surged suddenly outside the port.
The Endgame came riding the waves, emerging from the sea mist, and the handsome figure standing on the deck instantly captured countless gazes.