Having reached this point, Jotaro had no choice but to accept the task. Exhausted but determined, he adjusted himself into a comfortable position and brought the documents closer to begin reviewing them.
At that moment, he suddenly yearned to be a careless ruler instead of a diligent leader. He wished to abandon all responsibilities, indulge in daily pleasures, and surround himself with luxury and...
"One... please focus on the documents. After all, you are the head of the Vongola Family, so stop thinking about those irrelevant things. However, if you really want, should I call Robin back for you? Oh, and that Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock, seems to have feelings for you too. I wouldn't mind if you brought her in, given that she is one of the Seven Warlords and quite a powerful ally," Aria's voice remained gentle as ever, but the coldness in her smile was unmistakable.
In this situation, G decided it was best not to say anything. Handling family matters was delicate, so focusing on his documents was paramount. He could argue with Jotaro, but Aria... not.
"Aria, didn't we agree you wouldn't peek into my thoughts?" Jotaro sighed, feeling helpless. Usually, Aria wouldn't read his mind, but today...
Could it be the "what if" he had worried about earlier?
His recent thoughts were even more alarming than "missing Robin on the first day."
Should he prepare a washboard just in case?
It's tough being a man. Outwardly, he was the dignified and formidable Vongola Primo, but he still had to listen to Aria at home.
"I don't make it a habit to peek into Vongola Primo's thoughts. It was just a coincidence that I heard your thoughts this time. Is there a problem with that?" Aria's eyes narrowed as she looked at Jotaro. It wasn't intentional on her part; it was just a coincidence that she heard his thoughts.
Moreover, if Jotaro weren't thinking about naughty things, she wouldn't be upset, would she?
"Ahem, of course, there's no problem. Let's see..."
Jotaro quickly grabbed a document, trying to shift the topic. "Did Mihawk go to challenge Tsunayoshi again? It seems he has made significant progress, even making Tsunayoshi feel pressured. But surpassing Tsunayoshi will take a lot more effort."
"Next... Koushirou is planning to go into seclusion to reach the rank of a grandmaster swordsman, so Kuina and Robin are temporarily running the Isshin Dojo. That's fine. With Kuina's current strength, she's more than capable of teaching those students, and she can also compete with the world's top swordsmen."
Indeed, Kuina's strength was formidable. She was Tsunayoshi's only disciple and the heir to the Shigure Soen Ryu. She could hold her own as a top swordsman even in the New World. In the East Blue...
Apart from occasional visits by Garp and Dragon, there would be no one who could match her.
The strongest in East Blue under normal circumstances would be Smoker of Loguetown. If he faced Kuina, he would likely be outmatched. An interesting encounter would be between Smoker's subordinate, Tashigi, who looked exactly like Kuina.
Could Tashigi be Kuina's twin sister or something?
"Hmph, it doesn't surprise me you mentioned Robin, but I didn't expect you to bring up Tashigi. Do you have some special interest in Tsunayoshi's disciple as well? After all, you were thinking about surrounding yourself with women earlier."
Aria focused not on the information in the documents but on Jotaro's slip. G, busy with his own work, couldn't help but sniff the air as if sensing the strong scent of vinegar.
Yes, the family's vinegar jar had tipped over; someone needed to check it out.
Jotaro was truly at a loss now. He didn't even know how to respond. Admittedly, he had feelings for Robin, having known her for so many years, and her intentions were clear.
But Kuina?
Besides inviting her to become an outside advisor, most of her time was spent training with Tsunayoshi, having little to do with him. Moreover, Kuina was destined to be with that swordsman Roronoa Zoro. Two people with unwavering dedication to the way of the sword were bound to come together eventually.
However, at this point, Zoro's strength seemed far too lacking. Despite inheriting Koushirou's Shimon Ryu, his current abilities were still limited. His two-sword and three-sword styles had not yet developed into full-fledged swordsmanship schools.
Though Shimon Ryu alone was enough for him to dominate East Blue, the Grand Line was a different story.
Zoro had a long road ahead, but that journey would begin once he met his destined person.
Monkey D. Luffy would set sail in about two years, bringing new changes to the seas!
"Alright, alright. I admit my mistake and repent..."
Jotaro knew continuing to argue would only worsen the situation. Admitting his mistake to his wife wasn't shameful, especially since no outsiders were there. G was trustworthy and wouldn't spread the news.
Jotaro didn't realize G wouldn't make a big deal out of it, but all the Guardians would eventually know. Even D. Spade joked about it, trying to teach Jotaro how to be the man of the house, only to end up kneeling in the living room for a week, punished by Elena.
Family status wasn't important! Admitting mistakes when necessary was just common sense, a sign of love!
After his apology, Jotaro focused on diligently reviewing the documents; his heart filled with a strong desire to survive!