One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 180 Charlotte Linlin, Worthy of Marriage!
Xia Nuo was unaware of the commotion and disturbances outside.

At this moment, he was on the deck of the Queen Mother Singing, sitting at the dining table, wolfing down the mountain of desserts in front of him, his face covered in cream, but he didn't care at all.

There was no other way; I was just too hungry!

I didn't eat dinner last night. My last meal was elephant tuna yesterday at noon. Plus, I had an intense fight with Akainu, so it's been more than ten hours now, and my stomach has been growling for a while.

And across the table.

Katakuri and Smoothie, the two Sweet Commanders, stood there, watching this scene with slightly strange expressions.

Behind them were several Charlotte family children, who were all dumbfounded and began to whisper among themselves.

"Wow, he can eat so much!"

"This appetite is almost half as much as Mom's."

"What a pity. He's quite handsome, but his eating manners are so unsightly. Doesn't he care about his image at all?"

"That's right, he really can't compare to Katakuri-nii-san..."

"Keep your voice down! If Smoothie hears you, she might get angry!"

……

Among the crowd.

A burly man with fiery red hair and a cloak crossed his arms and snorted coldly.

His name is Owen, a user of the Heat-Heat Fruit, the fourth son of the Charlotte Family, and Katakuri's twin brother. He holds the position of Minister of Roasting.

He currently ranks second in Wan Guo's "Most Popular Brother Ranking".

As the older brother, I have to say...

These younger brothers and sisters are so insensible!
Eating manners?

What's there to care about? For a man, as long as he's strong enough, nothing else matters!
Isn't this guy right in front of me the best proof?
Suddenly, they appeared out of nowhere and ran onto their boat, seemingly thinking their mother was there. After searching around and not finding her, they spotted the pile of desserts on the table. Their eyes lit up, and they sat down and began to eat and drink without any restraint.

hateful!

This is the flagship of one of the Four Emperors!
Doing this without regard for others is just too arrogant!

But rather...

Owen's fists clenched so tightly they cracked; he desperately wanted to go up and teach the other man a lesson, to uphold the Charlotte family's reputation.

But after hesitating for a long time, I still didn't dare to.

He had just witnessed, through the ship's high-powered telescope, that the other side and Akainu were evenly matched and the outcome was uncertain.

With that kind of strength, he could probably knock himself unconscious with a single punch, so it's best not to waste your breath on empty words.

Anyway, Katakuri is leading the team this time, so he's not in a hurry.

Owen turned to look at Katakuri, who, at that very moment, couldn't hold back any longer. He stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Lord Shano."

"Ok?"

Xia Nuo was stuffing a large piece of corn tart into her mouth when she heard this and looked up blankly.

"You've probably eaten enough by now..."

Katakuri's forehead creased with annoyance. "Serving you a dessert is my duty as a host, it's nothing... but shouldn't you pause for a moment and let me explain why I'm here?"

"What's their purpose? I can probably guess."

Xia Nuo picked up the water glass on the table to moisten her throat, and chuckled, "Did the commotion I caused disturb you? Don't worry, don't worry, I have no plans to attack the Kingdom of Ten Thousand for the time being."

To conquer all nations?

This guy really dares to think big!

Irving's face darkened, and he clenched his fist, but he held back.

"Sir, it's best not to make such jokes."

Katakuri frowned as well. "If we were drawn here by your and the Marine Admiral's movements, we wouldn't have had enough time to get here. To be honest, this is all a coincidence. We started searching for your Fallen Pirates in this area a few days ago, and today, we just happened to stumble upon this great battle..."

"You've been looking for me for a while now?" Xia Nuo asked in surprise. "Why?"

“I’ve come to arrange a marriage with you on my mother’s orders,” Smoothie interjected.

She lit a cigarette and looked at the black-haired boy in front of her with great interest. How could such a handsome young man be able to fight that Akainu to a standstill?

The more I looked at it, the more satisfied I became. If it were a little taller, it would be even better.

After giving Katakuri a "he's the one" look, Smoothie pulled out a chair, sat down, and smiled at Shano, saying:
"Well, buddy, marriage is a major life event, so there's no need to rush into agreeing right now. I can give you some time to think it over."

"A political marriage? A wedding?"

Xia Nuo was so shocked that she looked up abruptly, spitting out a mouthful of water, her eyes wide: "Huh? Big Mom is going to marry me?!"

Why did you choose me?
Isn't this too sudden?
Xia Nuo gasped.

hiss……

How old is Bigom now?

I don't remember the exact details, but he must have turned sixty and is now a true elderly person.

Then think about Big Mom's fat body and huge stomach...

Who can withstand this!
Jabba?

Jaba wouldn't work either; this type is different, and he doesn't have experience driving heavy tanks.

"Uh……"

For a moment, Xia Nuo didn't know what to say.

If we could turn back time forty years, Charlotte Linlin would have been at the height of her beauty and would have been a worthy wife.

For now, it's still...

"Are you kidding me, brat!"

Owen finally couldn't hold back any longer, his face flushed red as he roared, "How could it be Mom marrying you? You bastard, are you trying to climb over us and become our stepfather?!"

"Shut up, Kyrie."

Katakuri took a deep breath and turned to Shano, "I apologize, my sister's words were somewhat ambiguous and not clear. Don't worry, there's nothing like that. Your marriage partner will definitely satisfy you, it is..."

He glanced at Smoothie and smiled slightly: "She is the most outstanding unmarried child of our Charlotte family."

"what?"

Xia Nuo's expression was even more shocked.

"So it's you? Do you want me to marry you?"

He looked Katakuri up and down, then suddenly grinned. "Tsk, he's quite charming. It's not a bad thing."

???

Katakuri's pupils contracted sharply, and he almost instinctively took a step back: "...Your Excellency, I am a man."

“Hahahahaha——”

Xia Nuo slapped the table and burst into laughter, tears welling up in her eyes: "Sorry, sorry, it was just a joke, don't take it so seriously."

He wiped his eyes, turned his gaze to Smoothie, and stroked his chin thoughtfully: "So, the marriage partner is you?"

"What, not satisfied?" Smoothie chuckled, exhaling a smoke ring, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"I had a similar attitude before I met you, but your strength and appearance are quite attractive to me, especially your strength. After all these years, the biggest reason why I'm still single is that I can't stand those guys who are not as good as me."

"What a coincidence."

Xia Nuo chuckled and said, "I also look down on women who are less capable than me."

Boom!
Before he could finish speaking, Xia Nuo suddenly kicked out, aiming at Smoothie.

The kick was incredibly fast; Smoothie didn't even have time to react before she was about to be hit.

but……

Before he could even extend his foot, a red light flashed in Katakuri's eyes, and he instantly appeared in front of Smoothie, his arms outstretched in front of him.

clang!
Amidst the dull thud of metal clashing, Katakuri, though drenched in sweat, remained motionless, having blocked the attack.

"It is indeed a bit abrupt to propose such a marriage on our first meeting, but we have treated you with courtesy and have no intention of disrespecting you. If you do not intend to accept it, you can simply refuse. Why bother to harm my sister?"

Katakuri narrowed his eyes at Shano. "Or perhaps, Your Excellency... is merely testing me?"

He is almost certain it is the latter.

After all, Xia Nuo didn't put much effort into that attack.

Otherwise, he would probably have been sent flying at least several hundred meters away, and it would be impossible for him to still be standing there unharmed.

"It's so much easier to communicate with smart people."

Xia Nuo grinned and sat back down in his chair, crossing his legs.

Despite being significantly shorter than everyone else, the terrifying aura emanating from him made everyone present feel as if they were looking up at him.

Such a man...

Perhaps only his mother can keep him in check?

Katakuri, who was closest to the source, also broke out in a cold sweat under this terrifying pressure, and felt a pang of regret.

I shouldn't have brought my sister out to look for him...

But back then, who could have predicted the future?

When arranging a marriage for his sister, the other party's most glorious achievements were only defeating Rayleigh, the god of the underworld, and successfully escaping from the hands of an admiral.

Rayleigh hasn't appeared on the sea for who knows how many years. He's gotten old, so his strength must have declined, which is another story. As for escaping from an Admiral, Katakuri is confident he could do it too.

Therefore, in the original sense, the other party was at most slightly better than oneself, but overall they were still in the same class.

But now?

After witnessing his confrontation with Akainu, this naive and ridiculous idea was completely shattered.

The other person's status in his heart rose rapidly, and he even subtly elevated her to a level similar to that of his mother.

To protect the interests of the Charlotte family, this kind of person is absolutely not someone you can easily offend.

“My Observation Haki is a weakness, while you are famous throughout the world for your Observation Haki that can foresee the future.”

Shano tapped his knuckles lightly on the table, staring at Katakuri:

"Now that we've run into each other, I don't want to let you leave so easily. Before you return to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand, how about you spar with me for a while and help me improve my Observation Haki?"

He actually quite admired this guy.

Putting aside the conflict of positions, he is indeed a good older brother and a good man.

His strength is also quite impressive, especially his unparalleled Observation Haki, which is probably even superior to some of the Four Emperors.

Katakuri remained silent for a moment, clearly not expecting Shano to make such a request.

"can."

Without much hesitation, Katakuri spoke in a deep voice, "However, I have a condition."

"Oh?" Xia Nuo raised an eyebrow. "Tell me about it."

"If you're willing to marry Smoothie, I'll train you for a few days, or even be your sparring partner for life. But... since you don't plan to marry my sister, you're an outsider. I don't have the time to help outsiders get stronger."

Katakuri took a letter from his pocket, placed it on the table, and looked at Shano:

"In order not to become a complete outsider, I would like to ask you to at least visit Mother on Whole Cake Island and attend the tea party in two months."

Xia Nuo's gaze fell on the letter.

—Invitation to the tea party.

He was quite familiar with this thing.

Every now and then, BIGMOM holds a grand tea party, which is attended not only by the children of the Charlotte family and their marriage partners, but also by various external forces with which they have good relations.

While meeting and connecting with each other, it also serves as a way to boost the prestige of "Wan Guo".

In other words, agreeing to attend the tea party was considered an acceptance of the Charlotte family's goodwill. While they could hardly be called allies, they could at least be considered superficial friends who would not be hostile to each other for the time being.

After only a brief consideration, Xia Nuo picked up the invitation.

"can."

Xia Nuo smiled and said, "I agree, considering the desserts on this table today. Just remember to call me in advance to remind me that I will be attending the World Conference."

Desserts and such are certainly not the real reason.

He had already revealed the real reason to his face in a joking manner.

He truly has no intention of becoming an enemy of all nations at this moment.

On the one hand, there is still a gap in strength.

This refers to the overall disparity in power. The Charlotte family is large in scale, with a well-established system of middle and high-level cadres. The Sweet Four Generals alone are not something his companions can handle.

As for BIGMOM himself.

Xia Nuo was not afraid. It was hard to say before, but after his battle with Akainu, he had plenty of confidence in his own strength.

On the other hand, among the Four Emperors, the thirty-six islands under the rule of the Kingdom of Ten Thousand are indeed the most harmonious and stable place.

Although the residents there have to pay the price of their soul lifespan and occasionally worry about BIGMOM's food cravings, they are able to achieve equal coexistence among all races, have no worries about food and drink, and live in peace and contentment.

BIGMOM is a complex old woman. Although she is ruthless, it must be admitted that she does have her own ideals and abilities, and she manages her territory in an orderly manner.

Compared to Kaido's tyranny and Shanks' eccentricities, the order of Whole Cake Island is closer to his ideal model of a territory—stable, prosperous... truly resembling a great power.

and so.

There's no need to subject the local inhabitants to the suffering of war until we have sufficient strength to easily crush the Big Mom Pirates.

"Then it's settled."

Katakuri said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, with your strength, Mother will give you the utmost respect. You will receive the highest level of VIP treatment in the history of the tea party."

"no problem."

Xia Nuo stood up, stretched, and beckoned to Katakuri with a smile, "Then for the next few days, you'll have to be my sparring partner. It's going to be tough, so be prepared."

Katakuri nodded slightly, then turned to Smoothie, Oven, and the others, instructing, "You all return to Whole Cake Island to report. I'll stay and accompany Lord Shano in his training for a few days."

(End of this chapter)