A Marine Seems to Have Gotten Lost Here

Totto Land Whole Cake Island Tea Party

Whole Cake Island was now a scene of grand celebration.

Garlands woven from candy and flowers hung on both sides of the street, and the air was filled with a suffocatingly sweet aroma.

The residents dressed up in their finest attire, the men in candy-colored suits and the women in cake-shaped hats, singing and dancing while holding chocolate liqueur glasses.

Laughter and singing mingled, like a fairytale feast—yet beneath the surface, an eerie unease lingered.

Industry leaders also gathered together:

--Morgans of the "World Economy News Paper," wings flapping, sneered with Hawk-Eye- like gaze;

--"Shipping King" Umit stroked his beard, observing quietly;

--Peklo, the "Giant Funeral," was a large man with hair as thick as a lion's mane as he sat upright.

--Loan Shark King Du Feld, wearing sunglasses with small lenses, smoking Cigar, a cold smile playing on his lips;

--"Queen of Pleasure District" Stussy, her long, snow-white legs crossed, her bright red lips curving into a sly smile.

They all sat upright in their luxurious seats, their covetous eyes flashing like blades in the air.

Furthermore, captains from Big Mom's fleet and dozens of their children gathered together, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

In the main hall, Charlotte Linlin sat high on the Cotton Candy Throne, wearing a crown studded with candy, her heavy breathing causing cream to fall from the walls.

She opened her arms wide, her laughter sharp as a demon's. "MA--MA--MA--!"

The Tea Party officially begins!! Today is not only a grand feast, but also New Era for Totto Land!!

Applause and wild laughter erupted, like the low rumble of hellfire.

During the banquet, Pudding sat quietly beside Sanji, her veil hanging down, her fingers tightly gripping the hem of her skirt, as if she might tremble with unease at any moment.

Her eyes were soft, and her voice was as delicate as a whisper, "Mr. Sanji... you really don't mind me?"

These eyes... made me feel like a monster since I was a child...

As she finished speaking, she lowered her head timidly, her bangs concealing her "Third Eye," tears glistening between her eyelashes.

The whispers of the guests around her echoed in her ears, as if dragging her back to that memory of being ridiculed and scorned.

At that moment, a warm finger lifted her chin.

Sanji without hesitation, his tone firm yet gentle. "Miss Pudding... in my eyes, you are the most beautiful woman in the world."

These words were like a beam of light, striking directly into the deepest crevice of Pudding's heart.

Her lips trembled slightly, her eyelashes fluttered, and a shy smile appeared on her face.

That smile was as gentle as a flower petal, and for a moment, she almost believed that she was truly "cherished".

(Seriously... someone saw this and could say something like that?)

Her heart rippled gently, but was quickly swallowed by hidden shadows, crushing the strange tremor in her eyes, and she continued to play the role of the "gentle bride."

Pudding's lips trembled slightly, her smile as shy as a flower in bloom, completely captivating Sanji with tenderness.

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On the eve of the wedding, in the luxurious dressing room, candlelight flickered, and the jewel-encrusted mirror reflected Pudding's image.

She slowly raised her head; the shy smile she had worn at the banquet was long gone.

The Third Eye suddenly opened, its pupils deep and cold as a blade.

She licked her lips dismissively, her voice cold and arrogant:

"Ha... that stupid curly-browed guy actually believed it? He's such an idiot."

Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, the coldness of the metal gun muzzle echoing in her palm. Her smile grew increasingly cruel, "A marriage alliance? Just a pretext."

"At the moment of the wedding vows and kiss, gunfire erupts from the entire venue— the Germa Royal Family will die like dogs in the middle of the banquet!"

Her sisters burst into ear-piercing laughter, the sound like blades scraping against glass, "Kukukuku~ What a perfect script!"

Foolish royalty... even their death is decided by their mother!

Pudding closed her Third Eye, her smile gradually freezing.

Deep in my mind, an uncontrollable scene from the banquet flashed back—

Even though the man clearly saw her at her ugliest, he still said without hesitation:

In my eyes, you are the most beautiful woman in the world.

Her heart skipped a beat, and it felt as if something had silently pierced her chest.

But soon, she bit her lip hard, swallowing that wavering.

(No... this is the real Pudding! Kindness and compassion... mean absolutely nothing in Mom's world!)

Outside the door, Sanji leaned against the cold wall, listening clearly through the crack in the door.

His pupils constricted sharply, and his heart felt as if it were being pinned to his chest by Razor.

The cigarette burned out from between his fingers, the sparks scorching his skin, but he was completely unaware.

His jaw clenched tightly, and the taste of blood filled his mouth.

"As expected... everything the Pirates said was a lie..."

The flames within his chest surged, transforming into endless agony.

He lowered his head, his fists clenched tightly, his voice low and hoarse. "Pudding... you..."

At that moment, his world completely collapsed, plunging him into an abyss of bottomless despair.

The next day - Wedding venue

Sunlight streamed in, bells rang out, and a shower of candy and flowers fell upon the auditorium.

The entire Whole Cake Island seemed to be immersed in festive revelry at this moment.

Charlotte Linlin sat high on the main seat, her enormous body wrapped in a pink lace dress, her candy crown gleaming.

Her laughter exploded like thunder. "MAMAMAMA!! Today is not only a wedding... but also a grand celebration for Totto Land!"

The audience erupted in cheers, the underground emperors sneered, and Big Mom's children displayed a variety of expressions.

Only a chilling murderous intent permeated the air.

Dressed in white gauze and carrying a bouquet of blood-red syrup roses, Pudding slowly walked toward the altar.

Her eyes were brimming with tears, and she looked incredibly beautiful.

"Mr. Sanji... are you really willing to accept me as I am?"

Her voice was as gentle as honey, but to Sanji it sounded like a piercing irony.

Sanji's heart clenched violently; the cruel mockery he had overheard through the door last night still echoed in his ears.

"That idiot actually believed it! His sentimental look was disgusting!"

"Once the oath is complete, at Mother's command, Germa's blood will stain Whole Cake Island red!"

At this moment, he looked at his "pure and flawless" bride beside him, his hands clenched so tightly that blood seeped out.

Even so, he straightened his back and responded in a low voice:

No matter what happens... I will protect you.

(Even if it's a lie... I will keep my knightly promise!)

Pudding lowered her head, smiled slightly, and a fleeting glint of mockery Flash in her eyes.

The Vinsmoke Family sat in the audience.

Judge remained head held high, while Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji showed no emotion. Only Reiju fingers trembled slightly, her gaze darkening.

Unaware that dozens of gunmen had already laid a trap in the shadows, their cold gun barrels locked on their backs, they were completely oblivious.

Katakuri stood silently on the flank, his eyes deep and unfathomable, the aroma of glutinous rice flowing silently around him.

He had already "seen" the impending bloodshed... yet chose to remain silent.

Smoothie's hand rested on the hilt of her sword, the blade half-exposed, the scent of the Squeeze-Squeeze Fruit chillingly intense.

Big Mom raised her glass, her voice booming throughout the room. "MAMAMAMA!! Wedding ceremony—begin!!"

The Cake Priest, possessed by a spirit, leaped onto the altar and screamed, "Bride and groom, exchange vows—!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Sanji and Pudding stood in the center of the altar.

When the question "Do you agree to marry Pudding?" was posed...

Sanji and Pudding shouted almost simultaneously:

"I don't want to!!"

A gasp of surprise instantly swept through the entire venue!

Pudding's eyes were blurry with tears, and her whispered words suddenly turned cold.

She had somehow produced a pistol studded with candy, the muzzle pointed directly at Sanji's heart. "I'm sorry, Mr. Sanji..."

"It's time to wake up from this dream!"

Just as the bullet was about to whistle out, the sky suddenly darkened!

An overwhelming and suffocating aura descended from the sky, making everyone in the room feel a chill in their hearts!

The air seemed to freeze, and the petals stood still in mid-air.

Its Haki and imposing aura was as if it were crushing down from the heavens!

Immediately afterwards, a languid yet deeply moving voice echoed from high above:

"Hey, hey, hey... It seems like a marine is lost here."

Have you seen it?

The entire hall was deathly silent!