One Piece: It's always been you

Chapter 117 Brother, you have a fever

Life in Whole Cake Island had long since returned to normal. The news of Yu's betrayal of the pirate crew and his punishment swept through the nation overnight, but faded from memory within a week.

Those who previously favored Yu and Katakuri were unaware of what had happened, but betraying a pirate crew is a grave crime.

As subjects, they cannot go against Her Majesty the Queen.

However, the residents of Wheat Island had their doubts. Lady Yu seemed utterly incapable of betraying the pirate crew, and Lord Katakuri trusted her so much!

However, one of the parties involved is already "dead," and the other has been staying at home ever since returning from Whole Cake Island.

Katakuri sat by his doorway, gazing intently at Yu's room across the way. Tsuchiya leaned against the wall, motionless.

It turns out that Yu is not immune to the three colors; it turns out that he can see Yu's future through Observation Haki.

That's why he stood between his mother and Yu, and why he attacked Yu. But the improvement of Observation Haki is not stable, and he had no choice but to use the worst possible method because he wasn't confident.

If he had known, he would never have let this happen; he would have found another way to push her into the sea.

Ultimately, it's because he lacks strength and isn't powerful enough; he can't even use his Observation Haki effectively.

Yu has already left, far away, and even Cellulu doesn't know where she is.

She probably hates herself.

When Brûlée came to find Katakuri, she saw her brother sitting in the corridor with his eyes closed, not knowing whether he was asleep or thinking about something.

"Brother?" Brulee called out cautiously, unsure of her brother's current mood.

Yu was sent away a long time ago, and Mom didn't suspect anything at Wan Guo's place. However, Mom will probably get angry if she finds out about Yu later.

Her brother had always been calm, but Brûlée didn't think he could be like that this time. She was a little worried and came to check on him.

Katakuri didn't react. Brûlée gently patted his shoulder and then noticed that her brother's body temperature was abnormal.

“…Brûlée.” Katakuri opened his eyes, looking bewildered and pale. He stumbled slightly as he tried to stand up, supporting himself on the floor. “What are you doing here?”

Brûlée quickly reached out to support him, but Katakuri pushed her away, saying, "Brûlée, I'm fine, you go back."

Seeing that her brother was still trying to push her away, Brûlée forcibly restrained his arm and led him to the room. "Brother, I left a mirror that leads to Yuna. If you struggle again, I'll tell Mom."

"..." Katakuri froze instantly, obediently being pulled into the room, where Brulee pressed him down to sit and then he leaned against the bed.

Brulee also tried it out of curiosity, and it clearly worked. "Brother, you have a fever. Stay put and don't move. I'll go get the medicine."

After giving her troublesome brother some instructions, Brûlée ran off to get her medicine. When she returned, she had a towel and a bucket of ice in her hands.

When the cool towel was placed on his forehead, Katakuri became much more awake.

"Only Yu could make you sick because of her. From the first time I met her, I felt that you would be in a lot of trouble, and I was right."

Brulee handed Katakuri a glass filled with water and medicine, then turned her back to him, muttering something unsatisfactory.

Katakuri watched Brulee's actions, paused for a moment, then pulled off his scarf and swallowed the medicine.

"If it weren't for you, brother, she might not be here now. She has no sense of direction and is only good at remembering things."

"Honestly, you shouldn't have saved her in the first place. You should have just let her fend for herself at sea. Otherwise, she would have brought trouble upon us."

Katakuri watched Brulee's incessant chatter from behind without saying a word. He felt a bit sleepy after taking his medicine; he really was sick.

"But it's precisely this kind of person who is truly sincere towards you, brother." She knew her brother's true colors, knew that he wasn't as perfect as they said, but she was still very good to him, and also very good to them.

But why would that cellu collude with her own mother to frame her and kill her?

“Brother, I didn’t leave behind a mirror that can take me to Yu’s place. I couldn’t help her at all. I just hope she never comes back to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand! This place is not good for her at all!” Brûlée secretly wiped away her tears.

Katakuri felt a pang of sadness. "Brûlée, you've done a great job." If Brûlée hadn't known beforehand and told him, and hadn't cooperated with him, he might really be dead.

"I'm sorry, brother, you're the one who's suffering the most..." Brulee wiped away her tears, not daring to turn around.

Katakuri remained silent; being sad was useless. The fact that Yu was still alive was the best possible outcome.

The crystal necklace around her neck had a faint blue hue. He was relieved that You was doing well.

I dare not hope that I will ever see him again; I only hope that Yu is doing well. If possible, do not come looking for him; stay away from him and away from the world of Wan Guo.

Katakuri's thoughts were, of course, different from Yu's.

It's impossible for Yu to never see Katakuri again in her lifetime, unless she dies or Katakuri dies.

But we definitely won't meet now.

Law's Heart Pirates were originally preparing to set sail before Yu arrived, but Yu's injuries delayed them by about half a month.

After being comforted by Sayuran, Yuu's emotions stabilized, and her injuries healed quickly. Upon learning that Law was planning to become a pirate, Yuu didn't object. However, after Law declared his intention to take revenge on Doflamingo, Yuu asked him if he was serious.

Luo's answer was very affirmative.

Yu patted Luo's head and said with a smile, "I'll be with you." It had been three years since they last met, and Luo had grown quite a bit taller, but apart from his height, Yu couldn't see any other significant changes in him.

His eyes were still fierce, just like before; his personality was still cold, but he now had three more companions.

Yu went out to sea with Luo, and was somewhat surprised when she learned that Luo's polar diving boat was a gift from Wolf.

Unexpectedly, the Wolf she saved back then later saved her brother.

"Bebo, come here." Yu waved to Bebo and gently beckoned him over.

Bepo was a little shy, but he still moved over in small steps.

Yu hugged him tightly, resting her head on Bepo's fluffy head. "Mmm~ So comfortable." It was so soft and fluffy.

Bepo was startled and tried to run away but couldn't. He blushed and didn't dare to speak.

When Law and Shaki came out, they saw Yu leaning against Bepo, fast asleep. Bepo blushed even more when he was discovered.

"captain…"

Luo looked at Bepo and Yu with a solemn expression, seemingly lost in thought.

After a long silence, he finally uttered a sentence, "Don't wake Naisang."

Yu is doing well; she's eating and sleeping normally, and she's getting along well with them. Everything is fine. But Luo feels that Yu still has something on her mind, or at least something she's keeping from him.

Luo's premonition soon came true.

After they landed on an island and made Vivre Cards.

Yu took a small piece from Luo's Vivre Card, wrote Luo's name on it, and put it into a small glass bottle.

The action was completed in one smooth motion, and then the Vivre Card was returned to Luo.

"Is Nai-san about to leave?" Luo knew that Yu wouldn't stay with him forever, but it still felt a bit sudden.

Yu didn't expect Luo to know her thoughts, but she still confessed, "Don't worry, I'll come back."

"There are some things I need to figure out, and I'm sorry I can't tell you right now. But don't worry too much about me, I will definitely come back safely and reunite with you."

Yu ruffled Luo's hair, but he dodged it with a hint of disgust. Seeing Luo's disbelief, Yu raised a finger and swore, "I promise, I will definitely come back."

"Nai-san, take good care of yourself." Luo had no choice; he couldn't restrict Yu's freedom.

Yu nodded, and only after they boarded the ship and set off did Yu leave the island.