Pirate, I am the demon fox that brings disaster to the world!

Fireworks were bright outside the window, and the joyous atmosphere of the banquet filled the entire Flower City. Whether it was Yaoye and others who were vacationing on Sky Island, or Yamato and others who chose to go shopping and soak in hot springs after fruitlessly searching for Yakumo Hakumu, they all enjoyed the joy of the banquet.

However, people do not share the same joys and sorrows. Before being suddenly summoned here by Yakumo Bai, Smoothie never imagined that the moment that would decide the fate of the rest of his life had already arrived, and that it was also accompanied by Big Mom's firm will and Yakumo Bai's unexpected choice.

"You...actually refused?"

Smoothie looked at Yakumo Bai with a complicated expression, full of surprise mixed with unspeakable loss lingering in her heart. Even she herself couldn't tell what kind of mood she was in at the moment.

Was it the relief of finally avoiding being used as a tool for marriage? Or was it the sadness of Big Mom using her as a bargaining chip without hiding it? Or was it the sadness of finally losing even the qualification to be abandoned?

But no matter what, the brief conversation between Yakumo Shiro and Big-Mom undoubtedly had a huge impact on her, so much so that even she was a little overwhelmed for a moment.

"Of course, why not refuse? After all, you are already my captive, and you are my property - you are using my property as a bargaining chip to make a deal with me?

Oh~ How can it be so cheap?

Besides, do I look like someone who's thirsty?"

Yakumo Bai said this lightly, but his words were particularly harsh in the ears of Smoothie and the other two.

If they had not witnessed with their own eyes how extravagant the other party's life was during this period of time, to the point of partying every night, they would probably have been deceived by the other party's noble and otherworldly attitude!

Whether he is hungry or not can be put aside for now, but this guy is absolutely happy to accept the embrace of a beautiful woman. The reason why he rejected Big Mom’s marriage deal is probably not only because he is unwilling to hand over the ancient giants, but maybe also because he does not want to be bound by marriage!

"But then again, Big-Mom is really willing to give up! She is willing to exchange a family member of the star level for a few failed experiments~

For something like this, wouldn't it be enough to just get some blood?

We have seized Punk Hazard's researchers and research data. Although cloning is aimed at ancient giants, it should be possible if we put in the time and effort, right?

I don’t believe that Big Mom, who is willing to spend her time searching for rare animals and desserts, doesn’t have the time for this…”

Looking directly into Smoothie's evasive eyes, Yakumo Bai asked knowingly.

"Then it seems that you underestimated Mama's obsession with the giants."

Smoothie replied with a dark look on his face.

"In fact, just the intelligence gathering and preparation work over the past few years has made Mama a little impatient. Now that the human body gigantism experiment is in hand, how can she let go of the ready-made experimental subject in front of her?

Moreover, although they were failures, there is no doubt that they were ancient races that were even rarer than giants. "

"Is this so~"

Hearing this, Yakumo Shiro nodded thoughtfully, and then said with some emotion,

"Ten Thousand Nations~Totland, a place that brings together all the races on the sea. If such a dream could really come true, it would be a very spectacular scene, right? That would be a great achievement that even the world government could not achieve!"

"But unfortunately... you may not be able to see it~"

"!!!"

The sudden turn of events made Smoothie, who was still wondering about Yakumo Shiro's compliments, immediately alert, and secretly protected Snamen and Stron behind him.

Why didn't he dare to act rashly after being dragged to the sky island by the other party? Wasn't it because of the other party's mysterious and powerful strength? Facing a puppet golden lion, a terrifying existence that forced the main combat force of the navy to retreat, he couldn't let himself down!

"Hey! Yakumo Shiro... We agreed beforehand that I don't care what happens to you, but Sterlon and Snamemon only went out to sea to follow me. It has nothing to do with Mama's orders!"

The seastone chain on his wrist made Smoothie's fighting power almost negligible in front of Yakumo Bai. The weakness from his body and mind made the figure of this dessert four generals sway slightly.

At this time, Smoothie has personally experienced the despair brought about by the gap in strength. Those who stand in a high position can dominate the fate of others at will, while the weak can only be slaughtered.

Maybe I was the former before, but now, I have sadly become the latter.

"No, no, no, why are you so nervous?

I just mean that you can't be a member of Totland and witness the gathering of all races~

Where are you thinking of going?"

Seeing this, Yakumo Shiro laughed for a moment, spread his hands helplessly, and then asked in Smoothie's puzzled eyes,

"Isn't it? You were used as a bargaining chip by Big Mom, but you didn't realize your due value. Even if you return to the World Country, how will you be treated?

Will you still have the title of a rising star? Will big-mom still give you important tasks as before?

I'm afraid even your brothers and sisters will treat you differently?

Of course, the most important thing is, after experiencing something like this, are you still willing to give everything for your family as before?

You should have heard it just now, right? Perospero, your brother, really wants me to agree to this deal~

And who else dares to dissuade Big-Mom from making this decision?"

As the dreamlike bubbles gradually filled the entire room, Yakumo Shiro used his old trick to secretly operate the ability of the Childlike Fruit. The foreshadowing has been almost completed. Next, let's see whether this family bond will be as strong as before~

"Well......!"

"Everything I have was given by my family, so I will naturally dedicate everything to my family... My last name is Charlotte, and this is a fact that cannot be changed...!"

In his hazy consciousness, Smoothie spoke vaguely. Surprisingly, the other party's sense of belonging to the family was much stronger than he had imagined.

Should we say it’s the education of Charlotte’s family? Or the atmosphere of solidarity between brothers and sisters? Or is it the maternal care that Big Mom only shows to her children?

Although the fathers are different and the races are varied, and Big-Mom is an authoritarian head of the family, they are more cohesive than the average family. Looking at the entire ocean, they are probably considered a model family~

"Hehe~ Then what about your inner desire? For the sake of your family, are you going to kill even your own desires?

The ever-present shadow that has been lurking in your heart has been trying to break out of this cage!"

The light in his eyes became brighter and brighter. Yakumo Shiro slowly approached Smoothie and whispered softly into his ear. It was like the whispers of a fairy tale devil, constantly evoking the most unspeakable desires in people's hearts, the most oppressive and deep darkness~

"My desire?"

Murmuring unconsciously, the warmth blowing against his ears made Smoothie's mind even more confused, and there seemed to be a vague phantom in his sight -

The delicious smoothie symbolizing appetite, the banquet of squeezing juice for fun, the spiral sword representing the desire to fight, and the roses and silver-white colors that he loved...

Countless desires filled his mind, and the anxiety of not being able to get what he wanted became more and more intense, so much so that Smoothie even forgot his current situation for a short time, and was in a trance in a fantasy dream~

This state lasted for a long time, until the lust from physiological instincts ignited and swept away all distracting thoughts in front of him. Only a pair of red and blue eyes containing the sea of ​​stars occupied his vision, making the already burning heart boil completely -

"Very good~ Just follow your desires!

Go to the strong and avoid the weak. When external pressure comes, the only thing we can rely on is instinct!"