"Marriage alliance?"
Big Mom muttered, her anger subsiding slightly.
In four days, it would be the day of the marriage alliance between the Big Mom Pirates and the Vinsmoke Family of North Blue.
Currently, the Vinsmoke Family was already on its way to Totto Land.
As long as Vinsmoke Sanji and Pudding married, the Germa Family's technology would be hers for the taking.
By then.
The strength of the Big Mom Pirates would collectively leap to a higher level.
Thinking of this, Big Mom waved her hand, and her tightly furrowed brows relaxed.
Receiving the signal, the three Soul Homies reined in their anger and returned to their original appearance.
"Katakuri, after the marriage alliance, immediately go to Fish-Man Island and investigate for me. No matter who killed Perospero, they will pay the price!" Big Mom said with a grim face and a cold voice.
The reason she was so angry, besides the fact that the other party killed Perospero, was more because they didn't take her seriously.
"Understood, Mama." Katakuri nodded sharply, a bloodthirsty red light flashing in his eyes.
New World, a certain unnamed sea area.
A dozen Snail Ships were slowly sailing on the calm sea.
This was the Germa Kingdom of North Blue.
It was also the world's only country without a fixed territory.
The entire country was made up of these dozen ships.
Normally, these ships would operate separately.
When merged, they formed the Germa Kingdom.
At this moment.
On the top floor of one of its palaces.
A woman with medium-length pink hair, wearing a combat suit, quietly sipped coffee.
She was Vinsmoke Reiju, the eldest daughter of the Vinsmoke Family and Princess of the Germa Kingdom.
On the table in front of her were several bounty posters.
All of them featured Reno's photo.
"Reno, will you come to the New World?!"
Putting down her coffee cup, Reiju casually picked up Reno's bounty poster and lost herself in thought.
From the moment Reno killed Crocodile, she had already noticed this man.
Later, as more and more shocking news was reported, Reiju's anticipation for Reno grew.
What was she anticipating?
Reno's lecherous nature was well-known.
Reiju hoped that one day she would meet Reno, and he would kidnap her, allowing her to naturally join the Reno Pirate Crew.
She was not being cheap; rather, she was fed up with the Germa Family, this cold-blooded family.
More precisely, she was fed up with her cold-blooded father, Vinsmoke Judge.
The man who, to achieve his goals, did not hesitate to modify his own children and force his wife to undergo surgery.
When they were very young, Vinsmoke Judge performed Lineage Factor modifications on them.
Reiju's three younger brothers all became emotionless tools who only knew how to obey orders.
Fortunately, although she couldn't refuse Judge's commands, she still retained her emotions.
For years, Reiju had been feigning compliance in the Germa Family; she was truly tired.
With Reno's strength, even if he really kidnapped her, even that man wouldn't dare say much, would he?
Thinking of this, Reiju suddenly gave a self-deprecating smile.
This was just her beautiful fantasy.
The sea was so vast; how could she coincidentally meet Reno?
"Reiju!"
Just then, a tall man with a metal helmet and a serious expression walked over.
Seeing him, Reiju's fingers, holding the bounty poster, trembled slightly, and her face once again became cold.
"Father, is there something you need?" Reiju responded expressionlessly.
The person who came was Vinsmoke Judge, the true decision-maker of the Vinsmoke Family.
Judge frowned and said displeasedly, "Sanji, that good-for-nothing, is throwing a tantrum again. Go and talk to him."
Without waiting for Reiju's response, Judge snorted coldly and turned to leave.
If it weren't for Sanji still being somewhat useful, he wouldn't have spent so much money to get that waste out of Impel Down.
It was just making use of a good-for-nothing.
Reiju clenched her fist slightly, her face filled with endless sorrow.
Not long ago, after learning that Sanji was imprisoned in Impel Down, Judge paid a heavy price to get him out.
There was no need to doubt the capabilities of the Germa Kingdom.
Although the Germa Kingdom had no territory under its rule, it could become an independent nation recognized by the World Government and even had the right to participate in the Reverie.
Its strength was evident.
To climb the high branch of Big Mom, gain the power of the Big Mom Pirates, and realize the Vinsmoke Family's dream of reunifying North Blue.
Judge chose to form a marriage alliance with the Big Mom Pirates.
Big Mom also harbored ulterior motives; she had always coveted the Germa Kingdom's technological weapons and artificial soldiers.
Once the marriage alliance was formed, everything of the Germa Kingdom would be hers for the taking.
Both sides hit it off immediately.
A purely political marriage was thus arranged.
The male protagonist: Vinsmoke Sanji.
The female protagonist: Charlotte Pudding.
From beginning to end, no one cared whether the two of them were willing or not.
Because... their thoughts simply didn't matter.
Thinking of Sanji's future fate, Reiju's face was filled with infinite sorrow.
This is the sorrow of being in the Vinsmoke Family.
There is no right to choose, only the fate of being chosen.
As long as his goal of profit can be achieved, Vinsmoke Judge will stop at nothing, even sacrificing his own son means nothing to him.
Oh... no, to be precise, he already stopped treating Sanji as his son a long time ago.
"Sanji." Reiju sighed helplessly, then slowly stood up.
New World.
A beautiful beach somewhere.
Under a giant parasol.
A pretty woman was wearing sunglasses, crossing her legs, and leisurely drinking juice.
"A political marriage between the Big Mom Pirates and the Germa Family? How interesting."
A highly seductive voice, like that of a vixen, came from the woman's mouth.
And she was one of the Underworld Emperors, Stussy, the Queen of the Pleasure District.
Of course, this was only her overt identity.
Behind the mask, there was another, more secretive mask.
"It's time to depart."
Stussy looked at the invitation next to her with a half-smile, her eyes unreadable.
New World.
Reno, unable to resist Shirahoshi's pouting, stayed on Fish-Man Island for one more day before taking the others to leave.
Before leaving, Shirahoshi, Neptune, and the three princes put on a deeply touching display of father-daughter and sibling affection.
Shirahoshi cried so much that it was heartbreaking to watch.
Neptune repeatedly cautioned Reno to take good care of Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi had never left Fish-Man Island, and her mind was pure and kind.
He, her old father, was truly worried.
Especially since Reno had made too many enemies; Shirahoshi following him was destined to face many dangers.
After Reno made various assurances to Neptune, the latter reluctantly waved goodbye to Shirahoshi.
And so, under Neptune's watchful gaze, Reno took The girls and left Ryugu Palace.
After returning to the coordinates left on Sabaody Archipelago, Reno summoned his airship and, with The girls, soared tens of thousands of meters into the sky, officially entering the New World.
Ten thousand meters in the sky, a giant airship flew at a normal speed.
Inside the airship, Shirahoshi, who had just joined the new group, found everything novel.
Nami, Vivi, and others took Shirahoshi on a tour, familiarizing her with her future living environment.
Everywhere they went, Shirahoshi would stop and ask questions incessantly, as if discovering a new continent.
The girls patiently explained everything to Shirahoshi, earning various adoring looks from her.
Outside.
Not far from the airship, there was also a small white house.
A house made of condensed white clouds.
The white cloud house flew at the same speed as the airship.
Inside the house.
Reno, Shyarly, and Camie were as clean as the surrounding cloud walls.
After Shyarly and Camie joined the Reno Pirate Crew, Laki and others proactively taught them the rules of the Reno Pirate Crew.
The first lesson: how to serve Captain Reno.
Shyarly could only sigh helplessly at this.
She had mentally prepared herself before joining the Reno Pirate Crew.
But she hadn't expected it to happen so soon.
Camie, on the other hand, blushed deeply, and her flush lingered for a long time.
Fortunately, neither of them were fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls; while they hadn't experienced certain things, they had heard quite a bit.
During the past hour of flight, Reno, like a curious baby, meticulously and thoroughly studied the physical structure of a Fishman using the methods of observation, auscultation, and palpation.
He finally concluded.
Except for their fish tails, Shyarly and Camie's other body parts were similar to humans.
After satisfying his curiosity, Reno dispelled some of the damp clouds and re-condensed them into new cloud walls.
At his unspoken signal, Shyarly and Camie shyly coiled their fish tails, officially beginning their work for the day.
The two women exchanged glances, then lowered their heads in perfect synchronicity, carefully beginning to lick.
While enjoying himself, Reno took out a slip of paper from the warehouse.
Morgans' contact information was recorded on it.
He had asked for it from the World Economic News Publishing Company reporters back on Sabaody Archipelago.
Now that he was in the New World, it was finally coming in handy.
Taking out a den den mushi, Reno dialed the number on the paper.
At the same time.
World Economic News Publishing Company.
In the president's office.
Morgans leisurely sipped his tea, with soothing music playing on the gramophone nearby.
This life couldn't be more comfortable.
The newspaper he published during the Summit War sold worldwide.
Just one newspaper brought him hundreds of millions in revenue.
It had already reached the entire year's income of the World News Press.
How could Morgans not be happy?
"Sigh, I wonder where Reno is now, and what earth-shattering event he'll cause next time he appears."
"If only I could always know his whereabouts."
Morgans shook his head and sighed.
Whenever Reno appeared in the public eye, he would inevitably stir up a storm.
The previous times were due to good luck, plus the World News Press reporters being everywhere, allowing them to get first-hand information.
But no one could guarantee it would be like this every time.
First-hand information is always the most valuable.
"Brrr-brrr..."
Just then, the den den mushi on the desk suddenly rang with an urgent sound.
Morgans answered, casually saying, "This is Morgan…"
"Re… Reno!!!!"
Before Morgans finished speaking, he saw the den den mushi transform into Reno's likeness.
His voice suddenly became sharp, rising an octave.
Unable to fly, he almost flapped his wings and excitedly flew out of the World News Press.
"I… I didn't see wrong, did I? You… you're really Reno?!"
"You… why are you…"
Morgans stretched out his bird neck, staring intently at the den den mushi in front of him, so excited he was incoherent.
"Morgans."
A familiar voice came, and Morgans rolled his eyes, falling backward.
It really was Reno!
"Morgans, if you don't act a bit more normal, I'm hanging up." Reno's displeased voice came from the den den mushi.
Here, on the soft cloud bed, Reno frowned slightly.
When he saw Shyarly and Camie, whose faces were flushed crimson from their intense efforts, he relaxed his brows.
Indeed, only beautiful women could please him.
"Lord Reno, what are your orders?"
World Economic News Publishing Company.
After taking a quick-acting heart medicine, Morgans suppressed his inner excitement and spoke calmly.
Reno, as the eye of the storm in the great sea, was unmatched.
Whether it was his strength or influence, Morgans had to maintain a good relationship with Reno.
At the very least, he couldn't afford to offend him.
Reno didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "I have something I want to cooperate with you on."
"Cooperation?"
Morgans regained some composure, his mind racing, and he asked cautiously, "Lord Reno, what kind of cooperation are you referring to?!"
Reno continued, "I have already entered the New World. From now on, you must inform me immediately of any news concerning the Yonko, the Revolutionary Army, the Marine, and the World Government."
Boom!!
Reno's words were like a clap of thunder exploding in Morgans' ears.
The factions he mentioned could practically dominate the entire world.
What did he want with the movements of these factions?
Could it be... gulp
Morgans involuntarily swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
A very terrifying possibility emerged in his mind.
Here, Reno closed his eyes, waiting patiently.
As one of the Underworld Emperors, Morgans' main business was intelligence.
Except for some extremely secretive intelligence that couldn't be detected, most information was basically within his grasp.
Since the Marine and the World Government wanted him dead, he naturally wouldn't let them off easily.
If there was a suitable opportunity, he had to deliver a thunderous blow to them.
At the same time, Shyarly was already hitting her stride, and little Reno could vaguely touch a soft tissue.
"Lord Reno, if I provide you with this intelligence, what would my benefit be?"
Morgans asked in a low voice.
He was someone who wouldn't get up early without profit.
Since it was a collaboration, it had to be mutually beneficial.
"Don't worry, you won't be working for free."
"You give me information, and I'll provide you with even more explosive news."
Upon hearing this, Morgans' eyes lit up.
If anyone else had said that, he might not have believed them.
But coming from Reno's mouth, he had no doubts.
Just as he had guessed, Reno really intended to make a move against these factions.
The Yonko, the Revolutionary Army, the Marine, and the World Government — any one of them was an existence that could make the seas tremble.
If these factions were to experience turmoil, that would be stacks of cash!
Without further hesitation, Morgans immediately made up his mind, nodding and saying, "Lord Reno, I agree to your terms."
"From now on, anything concerning them—"
Before Morgans could finish, a gasp suddenly came from the other side of the den den mushi.
Here, Reno frowned slightly, looking ahead.
He saw Shyarly staring at him, revealing her teeth with a cunning smile.
Being playful, are we?!
Looking at the giggling Shyarly and Camie, Reno's lips curved into a playful arc.
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To the extreme!!!
Under the panicked gazes of Shyarly and Camie, little Reno visibly began to grow taller.
Gulp.
Fear appeared on both The girls' faces simultaneously.
Shyarly, the instigator, even cast a pleading look at Reno.
She was wrong, she truly knew she was wrong.
Reno was unmoved.
"Lord Reno, has something happened on your end?!"
Morgans' puzzled voice came from the other side of the den den mushi.
"No, continue," Reno replied indifferently.
He said it for Morgans to hear, and also for Shyarly and Camie.
Morgans didn't doubt him, and lowered his voice, saying, "Lord Reno, I happen to have a piece of information for you right now, consider it our first meeting gift for our collaboration."
"Speak," Reno said calmly.
"Four days from now, in Totto Land, the Big Mom Pirates are going to form a marriage alliance with the Vinsmoke Family. We have all received invitations."
"Marriage alliance?"
"That's right."
"I understand. I'll hang up now."
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