One Piece: It's always been you

Chapter 38 The Wedding (5)

Yu said I can't watch, does that mean I can't watch? Doesn't Katakuri have any pride?

However, his relationship with Yu is currently delicate, so it's best not to provoke her. It seems that the novel-reading app, Pudding, isn't working; he'll have to rely on himself.

Just as she was thinking about how to get the bounty poster back, she didn't want to talk to Katakuri right now, not at all. Unexpectedly, in full view of everyone, Katakuri didn't even glance at the bounty poster, handing it to the chess soldier and then to Yu.

Those watching thought Lord Yu was incredibly decisive, managing to get Lord Katakuri to obey. From now on, if they needed anything, they could just ask Lord Yu; there wouldn't be a problem.

Yu didn't think so, and suddenly felt that the bounty was in bad shape.

What does he mean? He didn't even glance at my bounty poster, so dismissive? I haven't even started to distance myself from him, and he's already done it, huh? Fine, if that's how it is, I won't hold back either.

"Little Brin! Come on! Back to the room! Don't stay on the deck, it's stuffy!"

Yu didn't realize that there was something wrong with what she said, and ignored Pudding's reaction. She walked quickly, afraid that if she stayed any longer, she would suffocate.

Pudding looked at Yu's lingering shadow, then at Katakuri, and felt a little defeated. "Brother... Yu seems... even angrier. What should we do...?"

"It's alright, you go and keep her company." He remained calm and composed, just as always.

Without thinking much, Pudding quickly caught up with You, intending to say a few more good words for her brother.

However, the chess soldiers on the deck started talking all at once.

"Did you see that? Lord Yu seems to be angry with Lord Katakuri."

"Shh, keep your voice down, the adults are still here."

"But I don't see any reaction from the adults, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

"What do you know? Didn't you see how Lord Katakuri looked just now? He was definitely trying to appease Lord Yu with his actions, but the result was not so simple."

"If you ask me, Lord Katakuri is probably wondering what to do right now. But I'd say it's actually quite simple."

"Then tell me, what should we do?"

"First of all, it must be that Lord Katakuri did something that made Lord Yu misunderstand. As long as he explains it, that will be fine. Of course, he should explain it himself. It would be foolish to let someone else, like Lady Pudding, do it."

"You think it's stupid, don't you?"

“If not, why would Lord Yu be even angrier? He must want Lord Katakuri to speak for himself.” The chess soldier was so meticulous in his speech that he forgot himself. When he opened his eyes, he noticed that the other chess soldiers had wandered off sometime earlier. “When did you all leave?”

"When you answer me."

Turning around, he saw that the speaker was none other than Lord Katakuri, whom he had called foolish.

"Lord Katakuri is not stupid at all. It was very wise of him to ask Lady Pudding to speak on his behalf." With his life at stake, the chess soldier no longer cared about what he had just said. The important thing now was to get Lord Katakuri to let him go.

"You've finished talking, what are you still doing here?"

"Leave immediately."

The chess pieces lined up in formation, marching in unison with a rhythmic "tap tap tap." Then, as soon as Katakuri could no longer see them, they darted away, disappearing even further away.

From now on, you must be careful with your words and actions, and if you have anything to do, you must do it in front of Lord Yu, and not hang around with Lord Katakuri alone.

"Should I say it myself...?"

Katakuri carefully considered the words. Did having Pudding say it seem insincere? So she was still angry.

Inside the room, Yu carefully put away the bounty poster. This was her first bounty poster, so she had to keep it safe. You see, even when she accompanied Rosinante on her undercover mission, her grandfather hadn't agreed to issue a bounty on her.

Looking at her own portrait on the wanted poster, You's eyes reddened.

She missed her grandfather from the Warring States period, and she also missed her brother Rosanne.

Yu took out a piece of drawing paper from the drawer and sketched the outlines of the three family members in a family portrait. Grandpa, unusually, wasn't serious at all; he looked like a playful old man, even while taking a picture, he didn't forget to hold his favorite rice cracker in his hand, and there was a seagull on his hat. He didn't look like a general at all.

The older brother is even more unappealing. His short, golden hair is obviously very handsome, but he insists on wearing a red hood with a heart-shaped decoration at the end of the drawstring. His ever-present peace sign is also eye-catching.

Neither of them was serious; only Yu and the white goat were genuinely taking photos. Although they didn't show their teeth when they smiled, you could tell they were very happy and content.

She didn't carry the photo with her; she left it at the naval base. Now she can only recall it by drawing it. The outlines of Sengoku and Rosinante on the drawing paper are only visible. If it's discovered that the person in the drawing is Sengoku, Yu will likely be considered an undercover agent.

I don't want to think about it anymore. The more I think about it, the more wronged I feel, and the more I want to cry.

"Sister Yu, why are your eyes red?" Pudding stood on tiptoe and saw the portrait Yu had drawn. "Are these Sister Yu's family members?"

Yu blinked, pulling back her tears, and placed the portrait and the wanted poster together. "My eyes are just a little sore."

"Huh? It's not finished yet, Yu-neechan, are you not going to finish drawing?"

"Isn't Little Pudding here? Of course I'll keep you company. We'll draw again next time."

"Let's go find Sister Brulee, she's probably dozing off by herself." Brulee opened her third eye, a mischievous look on her face.

International Cake Island

"Foolish Lola! We were so close to getting the strongest giants to join us, and she just ran away from our wedding!" The old woman angrily smashed everything in the room, while the Homies huddled in the corner, trembling and afraid to utter a sound. Even Prometheus and Zeus huddled together, leaving Napoleon alone, weeping over his mother's head.

"Mom, don't be angry. Lola also wants to find freedom."

Chiffon's appearance successfully diverted the old woman's attention. Looking at the face that was exactly like Lola's, the old woman's anger didn't diminish. A powerful palm strike shot out, sending Chiffon flying and crashing into the wall behind her.

"You're her sister, why didn't you stop her? You're just as stupid as Lola. Seeing you reminds me of Lola, it makes me so angry!"

The older woman grew angrier the more she thought about it, showing no sign of stopping her work on the chiffon cake. Outside the door, all that could be heard were the continuous pounding sounds, the thuds of someone hitting the wall and falling to the ground, and intermittent pleas for mercy, but no one dared to go in or plead for her.

Someone has to bear the brunt of a mother's anger. Since it's not my turn, I shouldn't meddle.

Covered in wounds, Chiffon returned to her island, carefully applying medicine. Even though the wounds were much lighter, she couldn't help but sob. Yet, in her heart, she was still trying to excuse her mother.

"Mom only hit me because she was angry this time. Once she calms down, she won't remember it anymore."

Little did she know, this was the beginning of Chiffon's nightmare. The older woman showed no concern for Chiffon, instead repeatedly beating and verbally abusing her. Old wounds hadn't healed, and new ones kept appearing. Chiffon suffered endless grievances as a result, and her relationship with the older woman became strained.

Lola enjoyed her freedom after leaving Whole Cake Island, only to later discover that her mother had sent people to hunt her down. But she wasn't bothered; with her mother's Vivre Card in hand, ordinary Homies and chess pieces were useless against her. She formed the Rolling Pirates and began her voyage.

Lola initially kept in touch with Yuu and Chiffon via Den Den Mushi, and both were happy to learn that Lola was doing well. Chiffon didn't tell Lola about the beatings her mother had given her, and seeing that Lola was doing well put her mind at ease.

After that, Lola never contacted them again. Perhaps it was because they were too far apart, but the longing never ceased.

Lola didn't not want to contact anyone; rather, upon arriving in the Devil's Triangle, her shadow was taken by Gecko Moria, leaving her under house arrest on the island. Even so, her record of failed marriage proposals continued to grow, and she was searching for a way to leave the Devil's Triangle. Until she met the Straw Hat Pirates.