Chapter 308: Let's Have a Baby
The vast majority of guests attending the tea party would not arrive until the day of the event, but the Vinsmoke family, as one of the main parties, was clearly not among them.
Early in the morning, a black warship with the Germa 66 emblem sailed into the Totto Land sea.
A tall man stood at the bow, holding a war spear, his long, wild golden hair draped behind him.
And behind Vinsmoke Judge stood his four children, dressed in red, green, blue, and pink, with hair colors to match.
Reiju, Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji.
Under the guidance of Sweet Commander Smoothie, the warship sailed towards the central Whole Cake Island.
As they passed Cacao Island...
"That's the Straw Hat Pirates' ship, right?" Judge noticed the Merry docked at the coast.
"The pirate crew that Sanji is on?"
Ichiji, in his red battlesuit and known as [Sparking Red], stepped forward and sneered:
"To actually join a third-rate pirate crew... a path quite fitting for that failure."
"Don't say that, big brother."
Niji, all in blue, crossed his arms, a mocking smile on his face. "The Straw Hat crew's reputation is quite big now. They're even being rumored as the Sixth Sea Emperor."
"Hahahaha!"
"A ten-man pirate crew, the Sixth Emperor?"
"Hahahaha!"
The green-haired Yonji joined in the laughter.
Judge glanced at the three of them but said nothing.
These war machines, born through genetic modification, were innately deprived of normal human emotions.
Arrogant, conceited, cold-blooded.
And also lecherous.
As the only 'normal human' in the family, although he was equally disdainful of the exaggerated rumors about the Straw Hat crew, he still took them seriously.
For no special reason, simply because they were a group of pirates with considerable strength. And that was the only thing Judge cared about.
"Is Sanji on that island now?"
Judge asked Smoothie.
"That's right."
Smoothie's face was blank as she said lightly, "All of the Straw Hat crew are on it. We will arrange for you to meet on Whole Cake Island."
"Then we'll follow your arrangements."
The Germa warship did not stop and continued to sail towards Whole Cake Island.
At the same time, on the Merry.
Luffy and the others, having tried on their suits, walked out of the dormitory one after another.
Nami, on the other hand, stood with her arms crossed, carefully checking every detail with a scrutinizing eye, giving off a strong motherly vibe.
Tomorrow was Sanji's wedding, and Nami would not allow them to dress too casually. On matters like this, women were always more particular.
If it weren't for her, the others would be fine, but Luffy would probably wear his red vest with shorts and sandals 365 days a year.
He would occasionally buy clothes himself, pestering for money whenever he saw strangely shaped clothing on the street.
For this reason, Reiner often teased that Luffy was his and Nami's first child.
"This set feels a bit better than the last one."
Looking at the group lined up in full black suits, Nami finally nodded with satisfaction.
If only Luffy could change his sandals to leather shoes.
"Sigh~"
Thinking of this, Nami's smile vanished as she sighed.
It couldn't be helped.
The sandals were Luffy's last stand. He wouldn't change them even if you killed him.
"Alright, everyone will wear this set to attend Sanji's wedding tomorrow."
"Got it, Nami."
"As you command, Madam Chief Stylist."
Reiner and the others returned to the dormitory to change. As they turned, they suddenly caught a glimpse of the passing giant warship.
"Germa 66?"
"Is that Sanji's family?"
"So that's the legendary evil army..."
The group curiously walked to the ship's rail to observe. Judge and the others on the warship also spotted them.
Their gazes met, but neither side spoke, until the warship gradually sailed away.
Franky asked, "Where's Sanji?"
"He left early this morning after making breakfast. He probably went on a date with Pudding," Reiner said with a shrug.
"Oho?" Usopp's eyebrows shot up. "Has Sanji really fallen for her?"
"I'm afraid it's more than that. I think his soul has been completely captivated by her," Nami said with a smile.
Unlike Reiner, who had expected Sanji and Pudding to hit it off, they were happy to see this result.
A playboy meets his true love, and it's a prince and a princess. Who doesn't like a story like that?
Reiner also hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. The Big Mom Pirates' side also seemed to hope for this marriage to happen.
Many things were developing differently from the original story. He didn't know what the other party had up their sleeve.
Time passed, and by the time the sun was high in the sky at noon...
A warship shaped like a donut arrived at Cacao Island to find Luffy and the others.
"Straw Hat."
Katakuri, in his thick, black, metallic-style attire, stood at the bow and called down to the group on the Merry:
"We've arranged a place for you on Whole Cake Island. Set off with us."
"Whole Cake Island?" Luffy's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed. "—Oh! Let's set off!"
"But Sanji isn't back yet," Nami interrupted Luffy.
Half of Katakuri's face was hidden in his scarf. His voice was low. "I've had someone inform them. He and Pudding will go over together later."
"Alright," Nami had to agree.
Before long, the Merry followed behind the other ship and sailed away.
Whole Cake Island was the central and largest island in Totto Land. There were basically no residents here, only Homies.
To welcome the tea party tomorrow, the island was already decorated with lanterns and colored streamers. A large number of Homies were setting up the scene and moving goods.
There was food collected from various islands in the New World, as well as gifts sent by various powers for Sanji and Pudding's wedding.
Boarding Whole Cake Island, Katakuri took the initiative to explain:
"Totto Land is our territory. Besides that, there are also many islands under our flag in the New World. As long as they offer a certain amount of sweets to Totto Land every month, they will receive our protection."
"It's the same for the other Sea Emperors. They all have quite a bit of territory under them. The entire New World is basically divided up by us few powers."
"Although many people are optimistic about you having the strength to challenge for the title of the Sixth Emperor, as far as I know,"
Katakuri looked at Luffy faintly, "to this day, you have yet to plant your flag on any island."
"Ah," Luffy nodded in acknowledgment and asked with a puzzled expression, "What's wrong?"
"And no affiliated forces?" Katakuri continued to ask.
"Nope," Luffy said crisply, then suddenly grinned. "I just want to adventure freely on the sea. Having underlings seems like a lot of trouble."
"Is that so."
Katakuri said no more and led them into the castle.
Walking behind, Reiner looked at Katakuri's back and couldn't help but feel it was strange.
The way the other was talking to Luffy felt like he was testing something.
Reiner recalled some memories about the man before him, and suddenly, an interested smile appeared on his lips.
If I remember correctly, Katakuri has Conqueror's Haki, right?
Big Mom ruled all of Totto Land with brutality and dictatorship. In her eyes, her children were no different from tools. Everyone was terrified of her.
The fact that Lola, Chiffon, Pudding, and others hated Big Mom was not an isolated case. The indifference to family ties in the Charlotte family was no better than that of the Vinsmoke family.
In a different environment, Reiner wouldn't find it strange for Katakuri to awaken Conqueror's Haki. The other was indeed a man with spirit.
But to awaken Conqueror's Haki under Big Mom's dictatorial rule was a bit intriguing.
On the other side.
A carpet Homie flew in the air. Pudding and Sanji sat on it. After receiving the notification of the Vinsmokes' arrival, the two, who were on a date, also began to head towards Whole Cake Island.
Sanji was silent. As he got closer and closer to Whole Cake Island, his brow became more and more furrowed.
"Are you alright, Sanji?"
Pudding, kneeling beside him, was a little worried, but she didn't know how to comfort him.
Sanji also noticed that he might have made the other a little uncomfortable and said apologetically, "Sorry to make you worry. I'm fine."
"Sanji,"
Pudding lowered her head, nervously clenching her hands. She mustered her courage and asked tentatively, "Can I hug you..."
After speaking, Pudding only felt her heart begin to race. She became even more nervous, and her face gradually turned red.
Sanji was stunned for a good while before he stammered, "O-of course..."
Receiving a positive answer, Pudding let out a sigh of relief.
She wrapped her arms around his waist, and Pudding's body slowly pressed against Sanji's, her head buried in his chest.
Pudding's heart felt an unprecedented warmth.
"Sanji, can I ask you a question..."
Pudding said softly, nervously, "It might make you angry... but I want to know more about you."
Sanji seemed to have already seen through the young girl's thoughts, a moment's hesitation in his eyes.
He gently placed his hand on Pudding's back and leaned down. He could clearly smell the faint fragrance from the young girl's body.
"Does Pudding want to ask about my family?"
"Mm. Don't you like your family, Sanji?"
"..."
After a moment of silence, Sanji said lightly, "I don't."
"I don't know what happened to you before, and I don't know how to comfort you. But..."
Pudding looked up and smiled faintly. "Would you be willing to complain to me about your family?"
Sanji looked at the Pudding before him. The things that had been buried deep in his heart for many years... never before had he felt such an urge to pour it all out.
If only it were possible...
Who likes to bear pain alone?
It's just that there has never been anyone to talk to.
"If I had to use one word to describe my childhood, I would probably choose 'anger'."
"I came to Totto Land this time to settle things with them. But now..."
As he spoke, Sanji suddenly smiled easily. "I suddenly feel that those things are not that important anymore."
"To be able to meet Pudding-chan is enough to make up for all the misfortune."
"Eh?"
"Wait, wait a minute! Why are you suddenly saying this?"
Pudding was suddenly spoken to until her face turned red. Looking at the gentle Sanji, she was so nervous she was at a loss.
In the two days they had spent together, both sides had vaguely sensed the other's feelings.
The insecurity in Pudding's heart made her a little afraid to express her love, but Sanji was different.
From the first sight when he thought she was cute...
...to the appreciation and fondness he felt when he saw Pudding's seriousness towards cooking during their first night together.
And then, when Pudding said, 'When I see others happy eating the desserts I made with my own hands, I also feel happy,' Sanji's heart had skipped a beat.
And now, seeing the gentleness Pudding showed him...
An extremely strong thought nakedly surfaced in the depths of Sanji's heart.
He liked this girl.
Cute, loves cooking, a kind and gentle personality...
Everything Pudding showed was stimulating Sanji's urge to fall in love with her.
No matter how many times he asked himself, he couldn't find a single reason not to like the girl before him.
"I like you, Pudding-chan."
Without any warning.
Sanji's sudden words made Pudding freeze, her round, bright eyes staring blankly at Sanji.
Before she could react, he had wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer.
One hand gently supported her head, his fingertips passing through her light brown hair.
Sanji leaned in close to Pudding's ear and confessed gently and softly.
The breeze blew through the rustling tree shadows, and the white clouds were fixed in the blue sky.
It was as if everything in the world had slowly quieted down, so that they could hear each other's hearts.
"I like you, Pudding-chan."
"S-Sanji..."
Tears of emotion welled up in Pudding's eyes. She gripped Sanji's clothes tightly with both hands.
"I like you."
"Pudding likes Sanji too."
Pudding pressed her lips together tightly, her watery eyes as if she were holding back hot tears. Her voice was choked with sobs.
"Why... I'm so happy. Pudding is really so happy."
"Pudding-chan? Are you crying?"
"I'm not!"
Pudding sobbed in response. "Sanji, I'm just... I'm just scared."
"I'm afraid that Sanji will hate me after he sees my ugly side."
Pudding pushed against Sanji's chest and pulled away. She forcefully wiped away the tears she couldn't stop and simply lowered her head, covering her face tightly, and sobbed:
"I'm sorry, Sanji. I didn't mean to hide it from you. I'm just really scared."
"Ugly side?"
"What are you talking about, Pudding?"
Sanji, however, smiled faintly and proactively reached out to gently part Pudding's bangs, revealing the equally teary-eyed eye on her forehead.
"You're not talking about this ridiculously cute eye, are you?"
"S-Sanji?!"
Pudding covered her mouth, looking up in disbelief.
"The first time we met, you were standing at the door. I accidentally caught a glimpse because of the wind. I'm sorry..."
Sanji smiled gently. "Because Pudding-chan never mentioned it, I thought you were planning to give me a surprise."
"Y-y-you!"
"You saw it on the first night?!"
Pudding's eyes widened.
She had thought of all sorts of reactions Sanji might have when he discovered her true face, and had even held a glimmer of fantasy that Sanji would not dislike her.
But she had never thought that Sanji had known from the very beginning and had still spent these two days with her like this!
"Wait a minute!"
"You don't think it's... it's...!"
"It's very cute."
Sanji interrupted Pudding and smiled faintly. "Did you forget that I was stunned by your cuteness back then?"
"Sanji..."
Pudding covered her mouth, her three watery eyes looking at Sanji, a blush appearing on her cheeks.
Am I dreaming?
In this world, can there really be such a perfect man?
"If this is a dream, then to die in this dream would be the most beautiful way for my life to wither."
Pudding's slender arms hooked around Sanji's neck. She closed her eyes and slowly brought her body closer.
Sanji wrapped his arms around Pudding's slender waist and gently kissed her delicate lips.
At this moment, all the beauty in the world dimmed in comparison.
Falling in love with someone can take a month, a year, a lifetime.
It can also take just the blink of an eye.
"I love you, Sanji."
"I love you, Pudding-chan."
"Will we get married tomorrow?"
"Of course."
"And then have a baby?"
"—Eh!"
"Wait, wait a minute! Isn't this a bit too fast, Pudding!"
"But I can't wait to give myself to you, Sanji."
—Pfft!
A gushing nosebleed sent a figure tumbling off the flying carpet.
"Sanji—!!"
(End of chapter)
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