Chapter 72.2 : Obey or Life??

"That's the kid, Ian the Skyfire," Perospero said, tilting his head toward Katakuri. "He looks even younger than Smoothie, but is he really stronger than Cracker?"

"I won't lose to him."

Charlotte Cracker scoffed from his hiding place in his cookie armor, trying to shield himself from pain. "He's just a little brat."

"Hahaha! Cracker, are you feeling a bit challenged?" 

Perospero chuckled softly, like a mischievous older brother stoking the fire. "If things get heated later, are you going to take him on?"

"I'll make that kid go back crying to his Mom." 

Cracker was filled with confidence.

Meanwhile, Katakuri remained silent, quietly observing Ian.

So young.

Not even his mother or Kaido were this young.

In ten years, who would be able to stand against the Beast Pirates in the New World?

No wonder Mama— 

"Mama, Mama!" 

Charlotte Linlin's booming laughter caught Ian's attention. "Kaido, you haven't forgotten my proposal from before, have you?"

Kaido snorted, "You mean your previous ramblings? They were so ridiculous that I can hardly forget them anytime soon."

Charlotte Linlin suddenly lowered her head.

She looked at Ian.

In an instant, Ian felt a chill run down his spine.

How should he put it? Charlotte Linlin's gaze was quite entrancing.

It was like Gollum looking at the One Ring, almost like she was about to shout, "My precious!"

"How wonderful, Kaido," Charlotte Linlin said. "I have many children, but compared to them, your disciple reminds me more of my younger self."

"This kid is way more diligent than you," Kaido scoffed.

Ian nodded in agreement.

Starting to have children at eighteen, spending her life either giving birth or being pregnant.

The greatest waste of talent in the pirate world? 

Charlotte Linlin, without a doubt!

"I really admire this kid," Charlotte Linlin said with a smile. "I won't insist on him coming to my side, but Kaido, let him marry my daughter. That way, we'll be a true family."

"Who knows? One day, this kid might even inherit my kingdom."

Huh? 

Ian blinked.

"Galette! Come out and let your future husband see you!"

At Charlotte Linlin's call, a beautiful red-haired girl walked onto the battleship's deck. She was tall and slender, wearing a red dress, and had a striking appearance, but her expression was quite indifferent.

Huh??

Ian glanced at the girl, then looked up at Charlotte Linlin.

"If you're not satisfied, I have plenty of other daughters!" 

Charlotte Linlin looked down at Ian.

Huh??? 

Wait, even in this world, I still have to go on a blind date?

Are you trying to butter me up? And at the same time, give me some grand plans?

"Gahaha!"

Kaido laughed heartily, "As I said, let the kid speak for himself!"

"So," Charlotte Linlin fixed her gaze on Ian, "Little Ian, what's your answer?"

Ian glanced at the girl named Galette.

She was indeed quite beautiful.

But.

Joining the Charlotte family was definitely not a good choice.

At least not right now.

It might be a bit embarrassing to admit, but if any overwhelming power appeared in the New World, the World Government would undoubtedly take action.

Ian could already imagine it—at his wedding with Galette, one of the Five Elders landing, summoning the other four remotely, along with powerful Navy figures like Admiral Sengoku and Marine Hero Garp, turning the wedding into a funeral.

Beside him, Yamato asked curiously, "Ian, what does getting married mean?"

Black Maria leaned in and whispered, "If Ian marries that girl, he will live with her forever, spending every moment together, never to part."

Maria, are you stuck in some old-fashioned thinking from years ago?

Don't you know that independent women today see marriage as a form of bondage? You should update your views and awaken a bit.

Moreover, Charlotte Linlin was clearly trying to flaunt her wealth.

"Hey!"

Yamato suddenly gasped, "That can't be!"

She angrily shouted at Charlotte Linlin in the sky, "The one who wants to be with Ian forever is me! We've always been together!"

Charlotte Linlin was momentarily taken aback.

She looked at Yamato and then at Kaido, "Your daughter?"

Kaido chuckled lightly, "Not the brightest, but she's full of energy. She and the kid grew up together."

Charlotte Linlin was momentarily bewildered; she could hardly believe it. "Kaido! You little rascal!"

Is that bastard laughing? When talking about his daughter? 

Charlotte Linlin couldn't imagine that Kaido, this heartless guy, would have any family ties.

"Alright," Ian grabbed Yamato, who was ready to charge forward, "No need to be so loud."

The girl really seemed like she wanted to rush over and hit Charlotte Linlin with a stick. 

That would definitely be an international incident.

"But," the little girl pouted and turned back angrily, "She wants to take you away!"

"It's not that she wants to take me away!" 

Ian said, forcing a smile while seriously emphasizing it.

What a terrifying topic to bring up. 

Does she want to call me Uncle Ian now?

"Anyway, the one who will always be with Ian is me!" 

Yamato declared loudly.

"Got it, got it." 

Ian casually replied.

The white-haired girl has quite the possessive streak.

Then, he looked up at Charlotte Linlin, "So, I refuse."

"Oh? You're refusing me again?" 

Charlotte Linlin's previously friendly expression instantly turned a bit sinister, "Kid, do you know what happens when you refuse me?"

Ian knew all too well what that meant. 

Charlotte Linlin's tea parties were known as the tea parties of hell. Anyone invited who chose to refuse would face the merciless destruction of the BIG MOM Pirates.

Refusing the tea party should be far less serious than directly rejecting Charlotte Linlin to her face, right? 

Well, it seems someone did that before and left behind a famous saying about the so-called Four Emperors.

A strange flame flickered in her eyes, "Obey, or Life!" 

Here it comes! 

One of the most terrifying abilities of the Soul-Soul Fruit. 

Its name is Soul Pocus!

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