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

Chapter 276 Controlling All Nations, the Fifth Supreme Executive?
The Totland Sea, a land of many nations.

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed since the end of the great battle.

On this sunny day, the sea breeze was gentle on Whole Cake Island.

At the shipyard, workers, led by Smoker, were busily repairing ships damaged in the war, the sounds of hammering and shouts echoing throughout the area.

Chopper and Bepo squatted side by side on the dock, munching on cotton candy while watching Smoker's busy figure.

"As expected of Smoker, he can really withstand a lot of hardship."

Chopper exclaimed in admiration, "Just two days ago, he was still lying unconscious in bed, and today he's already doing this kind of heavy physical work."

Winning the battle against Sweet Commander Snack caused Smoker's bounty to skyrocket to 830 million Berries.

He not only rose to become the number one person under the highest-ranking officer of the Fallen Ones, but also became famous all over the world, with the name "White Hunter" resounding far and wide.

But the cost was also heavy.

That battle, though won, was incredibly hard-fought; it was a truly grueling struggle.

Smoker was not only covered in blood on the spot and remained unconscious for a long time, but his ears were also cut off by Snag with his katana, leaving him permanently disabled.

Chopper was helpless, but fortunately, Law, a professional surgeon, performed ear repair surgery on him.

At least from the outside, it looks fine, no different from the original appearance, and you can't even see the stitches.

My hearing was greatly affected.

In daily life, it is difficult to determine the source of a sound without using Observation Haki.

Just like now——

"Senior Smoker!"

Tashigi rushed over and bowed slightly to a female boatswain:

"The Garrison Headquarters has officially moved to Cake Island. We need to collect and integrate data from all sectors in the new territory. You are in charge of the First Shipyard, so please prepare the documents as soon as possible and submit them."

"Oh, I see."

Smoker also glanced at the female shipwright. "This job is simple. I'll go to the garrison tomorrow... Hey, why does your voice sound so young?"

She looks to be in her forties, but she looks like a young girl.
"?"

The female boatman looked completely bewildered.

What's going on with these two officials? Why do they insist on talking to her? Are they treating her like some kind of signal relay?

"Pfft hahaha!"

Chopper couldn't help but laugh out loud, but as he laughed, he realized it was too hellish and immoral, so he quickly covered his mouth, though his shoulders still couldn't help shaking.

Bepo's face turned bright red from holding it in.

Once they watched Tashigi's figure disappear into the distance, the little bear and the little reindeer stopped laughing so much. Chopper tore off a piece of marshmallow and happily popped it into his mouth.

"330 million Berries, Tashigi's bounty has increased quite a bit too, almost..."

"You're almost as good as me, is that what you wanted to say?" Bepo pouted. "Lord Tony Tony Chopper, who was considered a troublesome field medic because he saved over a hundred people in one go, and whose bounty was raised to 375 million Berries?"

"I...I wasn't trying to show off!"

Chopper cupped his face in his hands, twisting and turning like a noodle. "You jerk, don't call me that! No matter how much you praise me, I won't be happy!"

You're clearly happy, aren't you?

Bepo roared with fangs, "Even Law's bounty has only increased to 350 million, but you've jumped to become the number one among the Supernovas of your generation!"

"Huh? First place? You bastard, even if you say that, I'm still not happy!"

"That's enough!"

……

Why are these two little ones arguing?
Ah Yin, with an empty strawberry milk carton still in her mouth, walked by and glanced sideways at us. Judging from the looks of it, were they discussing the bounty?

Hmm, what was my latest bounty again?

A-Yin racked his brains to recall, and it seemed to be 7 million Berries, only 2000 million less than Noki, who defeated Perospero.

After taking down Baron Tamago and knocking away more than a dozen pirates with bounties over 100 million, the importance attached to them by the Marine Headquarters suddenly increased again.

This is really a headache. If this continues, won't there be even more troublesome guys coming after me next time?
Sigh, what if I get seriously injured? How am I supposed to drink milk and sunbathe then?

It threw the empty milk carton into the trash can, flicked its tail, and, too lazy to listen to Chopper and Bepo's bickering anymore, left the dock and trotted off.

The wind brushed past her temples and ears, and Ah Yin's speed increased, traversing the wilderness and entering a bustling town.

Residents along the way waved and laughed when they saw it, and some children even gathered around it with giggles.

Is it really becoming more and more accepted?
A-Yin keenly sensed the change in atmosphere.

Since settling on Cake Island, it goes to the beach every day to bask in the sun and drink strawberry milk, enjoying itself comfortably before running back.

In the first few days, the residents of the Kingdom of Ten Thousand were clearly wary of the Fallen Ones and avoided them cautiously, not daring to even get close.

Now, even little children dare to come up to them.

"As expected of the master."

Ah Yin thought lazily.

Those things that humans generally call "political affairs" are the most troublesome and boring things in the world. They don't understand them, nor do they want to understand them.

All that is known is that after the master took control of all the nations, he swiftly and decisively promulgated a series of new policies.

For example, without any tax increases, the "soul tax" that was paid every six months was also abolished;

For example, the policy of equal coexistence among all races has been further consolidated and implemented, and all ethnic groups are allowed to freely migrate and settle between all islands;
For example, they rigorously screened members of the original Charlotte family, and retained the positions of ministers who were willing to serve and were not notorious for their misdeeds, so that they could assist in managing the affairs of the world.

These measures quickly calmed the previously anxious residents of the world, and they even developed a sincere sense of gratitude and support for the new ruler.

after all.

Life in that original world was happy, but it also had many hidden worries.

Compared to that fat woman who was capricious and would take away other people's lives at any time, her master, Lord Shano, was not only equally powerful, able to protect a country in this chaotic era, but also so kind and benevolent.

By any measure, he was definitely a better ruler!

"Lord Agin!"

A little girl with pigtails timidly handed over a freshly opened carton of strawberry milk, saying, "I heard you like this, so this is for you..."

Ah Yin glanced down and scoffed, "It's not even my favorite brand."

What's the difference between that and toilet cleaner? But, seeing how sincere this little devil is, I'll reluctantly take it and drink it.

"Thank you, Lord Agin!"

Seeing that it had accepted the gift, the little girl jumped up and down with joy, and the children around her cheered. The bolder ones even came over to touch its silvery-white fur.

Hey, don't push your luck, you little devils.

Ah Yin rolled her eyes, but didn't actually run away. She lowered her head and focused on licking the milk, letting the little ones touch her all over.

From a young age, I was tormented by a certain orange-haired devil. He was always lenient with children, since I had lots of fur and could touch him as much as I wanted without losing any flesh.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a pair of people with green hair and curly eyebrows wrestling and cursing as they passed by in the distance. Why are these two idiots still fighting? They've been fighting for over ten days since the bounty was announced, and they start fighting every time they see each other…

Ah Yin glanced at it and then looked away.

It wasn't interested in paying attention, so it simply lay down lazily, squinted its eyes, and enjoyed the sunshine and the children's playful antics.
Life is more comfortable like this.

In contrast.

Hehe, his master is probably still in the castle, overwhelmed with work and incredibly busy, right?

…………

Cake Castle.

The overly sweet, fairytale-style decorations were all removed, leaving only the main structure of the castle.

This place currently serves as the headquarters of the garrisoned army and has also become the new administrative center under Xia Nuo's rule.

The hall where BIGMOM's throne was located has now been transformed into the Great Council Chamber.

Many departments, including finance, trade, agriculture, industry, shipyard, and human resources, have set up offices here, and a large number of staff are busy here every day, processing and approving various documents.

Xia Nuo stood alone on the terrace, leaning against the railing, holding a coffee, looking relaxed and content.

Contrary to what Ah Yin had imagined, he actually found this time quite easy.

Through this battle, the Fallen Ones conquered the entire territory of the world, gaining thirty-four islands spanning the entire ocean and a population of millions.

Logically speaking, he should indeed be busier than when he last controlled the Milky Way.

But times have changed!
Xia Nuo took a sip of coffee, her gaze sweeping over the orderly departments in the lobby.

Unlike the chaotic situation when they first took over the Galaxy Sea, the Fallen Ones, after several months of expansion, have now established a mature administrative system.

Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Treasures, the management system left behind by the Charlotte family was not destroyed.

After a little integration between the two sides, the handover was completed smoothly, and there was no shortage of talent.

Aside from a few major decisions that require his approval, he is actually quite free most of the time.

As the lord of a territory, it is not shameful to admit that you are an novice in many areas.

If you insist on doing everything yourself, constantly ordering the machine guns on the front lines to move five meters to the left, you'll only create more chaos.

"Ok?"

Xia Nuo suddenly seemed to sense something and looked up, "Have they already arrived?"

He put down his black coffee and vanished in a flash.

Swish!
In the next instant, they disappeared from the terrace railing and arrived at the rooftop at the very top of the castle.

A sea breeze blows, and in the distance, Katakuri is already waiting with his arms crossed, his tall figure casting a long shadow in the sunlight.

"Are you leaving?" Shano looked at Katakuri, his tone calm.

Katakuri nodded, his gaze sweeping over the castle that once belonged to their family with a complex expression; now, everything had changed.

"Yes, Your Excellency, my younger siblings have packed their bags, and it's time for me to leave."

"You really don't plan to stay?"

Xia Nuo chuckled and said, "This is the second time I've tried to persuade you to stay. You're a reliable guy, and your abilities and personality are just what I like. If you join the Fallen Ones, you'll have a place among the top executives."

Katakuri was silent for a moment, then shook his head:
“This is no longer my home. I feel at ease knowing that my younger brothers and sisters who want to stay here are protected by you. My mission now is to protect those family members who want to leave.”

"I am very grateful to you for giving me this opportunity."

Katakuri looked at Shano and said seriously:

"Thank you for your magnanimity in giving my brothers and sisters the opportunity to choose. Some of them chose to stay and serve the fallen, while others chose to leave... But at least, apart from those who died in the war as enemies, the rest are still alive."

"There's nothing to thank me for."

Xia Nuo shrugged: "I just did what was in the best interest of the territory. Not all members of your Charlotte family are villains. Some even have a good reputation among the people. I kept them around to ensure the stability of the Kingdom of Ten Thousand."

After the war ended, what to do with the Charlotte family became a problem, and the members of the Fallen Ones argued about it endlessly.

In the end, it was Xia Nuo who took the initiative to make the decision, being pragmatic and handling each situation differently, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Those with bad reputations and those who were hostile to the fallen were all locked in the dungeon, while the rest could decide for themselves whether to stay or leave.

In the end, the majority of people chose to leave.

Smoothie, for example, seemed quite dejected and dispirited, and was preparing to go to the South China Sea to find a place to live in seclusion.

Some of Charlotte's younger children, however, were ambitious and felt that their mother had restricted them, so they wanted to start their own adventures on the Grand Line from scratch.

Katakuri, Perospero, and the other older brothers all shared the same idea: to protect their younger siblings until they each found their own place in the world.

"No matter what, I will always remember your kindness."

Katakuri bowed deeply.
“I am aware of some of your grand ambition, or rather, the one who will bring down the curtain. If that day ever comes, and I am able to make it, I will certainly come to do my part to repay this kindness.”

"That makes me really look forward to it."

Xia Nuo was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised. "It's so comfortable talking to smart people. Hey, you, to say that, it seems like you really don't hate me at all?"

"In the end, Mom's death was her own fault, you can't be blamed."

Katakuri gave a wry smile, shook his head, and his eyes revealed an unconcealable weariness:
“I have been trying my best to stop my mother’s various willful actions for a long time... I knew this day would come, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon.”

Seriously, I've been so tired for a long, long time...

If it weren't for her younger siblings, she would have long since given up the title of Charlotte or the invincible man.

"It's getting late."

Katakuri took a deep breath, concealing his emotions, and turned to walk towards the edge of the rooftop. "Well then, farewell, Lord Shano."

Xia Nuo chuckled:

"Have a safe journey. If you change your mind, you are welcome to come back anytime."

Katakuri waved his hand with his back to him and jumped down from the top of the castle.

Xia Nuo walked to the edge and watched from afar as the tall figure landed steadily on a small boat in the harbor.

More than a dozen Charlotte family children had gathered on the ship, and they waved to Katakuri when they saw him return.

The small boat slowly sailed away from the harbor, gradually becoming a small black dot on the sea. Xia Nuo watched the departing ship until it completely disappeared from sight.

Only then did they return to the terrace downstairs.

The sea breeze is still gentle, and the sun is still shining brightly.

Xia Nuo stretched and had just picked up her half-finished coffee when a deep voice suddenly came from behind her:

"Your Excellency, if I may be so bold, is it really the right thing to just let them go like this?"

"What, are you worried about their revenge in the future?"

Xia Nuo remained unmoved, taking a calm sip of his coffee. "That guy is Katakuri, you know. If he really wanted revenge, he would have said so openly. Besides..."

He turned his head, looked at the blue fishman who had appeared before him, and smiled slightly:
"If you don't even have this much magnanimity, how can you talk about changing the world? And how can I forgive you, right, Jinbe?"

(End of this chapter)