Goodbye, Aunt Linlin! Lola's Decision!

Boom!!

A fierce wind rose into the sky.

The violent Shockwave made the entire Hachinosu Island tremble.

Hehehehe!

On the spacious field, Solemn was laughing wildly.

He was clad in golden armor, with the armor on his arms being particularly thick.

He swung a heavy hammer, also covered in gold, and smashed it down at his opponent.

A loud thud!

Dorry raised his round shield and forcefully withstood the attack.

Even so, he was still knocked back by Solemn's hammer blow, almost flying through the air.

"Isn't your ability to manipulate gold?"

Brogy charged at him, his massive battle axe slashing down at Solemn. "Why has your strength increased so much?"

"Because my ability is to manipulate gold!"

Solemn chuckled.

The golden armor on his body instantly transformed into snakes, coiling around Brogy's body in a flash. The huge axe stopped in mid-air, unable to fall.

Then Solemn twisted his body and kicked Brogy in the stomach, sending the veteran flying like a meteorite crashing to the ground some distance away.

Solemn's strength was already terrifying enough, and the golden armor he wore greatly enhanced his power when he launched an attack.

So the final result is that he has demonstrated enough power to suppress both Dorry and Brogy.

Dorry and Brogy were not convinced by their previous battle.

After all, Solemn had taken them by surprise, seeping gold dust into their bodies and turning them directly into golden statues.

This fighting style is completely out of step with the combat aesthetics of the Giant tribe.

And so this second battle took place.

However, as things stand, Solemn still has the upper hand.

"Amazing!"

Of course, many pirates and even civilians were watching the battle of giants, which seemed to be happening in a myth.

Zoro clenched his fists, his face flushed with excitement as he watched.

"Indeed,"

Sanji, standing beside him, watched intently. "We still have a long way to go."

Even with his own exoskeleton, and even with Battle Suit on top of it, he simply couldn't withstand a single blow from these giants.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Of course, you, Moss Head, are far inferior to me."

"Do you want to get hacked to pieces?"

Zoro instantly bristled.

"You two, stop arguing!"

The two finally fell silent after Kuina gave an impatient low shout.

Besides them, the other little devils were here too.

Uta, Ace, Ulti, Page One all stared with shining eyes.

Even Uta watched intently; such a battle between strong individuals is a rare sight.

Inside the Skull Building.

Tesoro looked at Ian with some surprise. "Lord Ian, are you serious?"

"How?"

Ian lay back in his office chair, hands behind his head, and chuckled, "Is my plan interesting enough?"

Tesoro hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, "Lord Ian, we are pirates after all. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for pirates to run an entertainment company?"

Developing a cultural industry in this chaotic world is already a bad idea.

And now they even have to do it as pirates.

Lord Ian, aren't you just messing around?

Where does the market come from?

The most stable, extensive, and consumer-driven Affiliated Nation markets in the world are simply inaccessible.

Even if the Pirate Emperor wields immense influence, and even if there are already private transactions between them, it's impossible for the World Government to openly open its market to pirates, right?

Don't you have any shame?

Even Tesoro couldn't help but wonder if Lord Ian was being a bit too far-fetched.

"Calm down, Tesoro,"

Ian calmly replied, "Even if we abandon the markets of the Affiliated Nation, there are still half of the non- Affiliated Nation waiting for us to explore."

Tesoro's lips twitched slightly.

My Lord Ian, how much profit can be extracted from the non- Affiliated Nation?

And how many stable non- Affiliated Nation are there in the world?

Of the ten non- Affiliated Nation, at least three are currently engaged in civil war, and two are plagued by pirate attacks.

Of the remaining five, about three are in a state of collapse, unable to rebuild after suffering from war and pirate attacks.

In the end, only two countries remained that were somewhat more normal, but they were by no means wealthy.

Developing the entertainment industry in countries like those is practically guaranteed to result in losses, isn't it?

"Don't worry about making a profit,"

Ian said, "You should already know about Uta's abilities, now I'll tell you."

"Even if you hear her voice through Den Den Mushi, you will still be captured by her abilities."

Tesoro's eyes widened suddenly, his throat felt constricted, and he managed to squeeze out a sound after an extremely forceful effort.

"Really?!"

Could even the relay of Den Den Mushi) become a vehicle for that girl's abilities?

There are actually such terrifying Devil Fruit abilities in the world!!

Tesoro simply couldn't believe it!

"I see!"

He quickly composed himself and nodded in complete agreement, "In that case, it is indeed necessary to make Miss Uta a world-renowned superstar!"

Whether it's profitable or not doesn't matter.

It's enough if a lot of people tune in on time when I'm live-streaming my concerts in Uta!

"However, praising only Uta would be too conspicuous."

Ian said with great interest, "Let's go find some more good prospects, maybe even,"

He looked at Tesoro, "Do you want to give it a try?"

Tesoro also dreams of becoming a singer.

If I remember correctly, he ran away from home because his mother disliked his singing.

Tesoro paused for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "Since you put it that way, then I'll give it a try!"

Who doesn't dream of becoming a musician?

While the goal is to help Uta become a global superstar, who says there can only be one superstar?

"Very well, then I'll leave this matter to you."

Ian was becoming increasingly pleased with Tesoro.

Recruiting him was a brilliant decision.

This saves me so much trouble!

Brub brub brub.

The Den Den Mushi suddenly rang.

Ian casually pulled out his phone and reconnected.

"Mama, Mama! Ian! Are you ready to welcome your grandma?!"

They arrived quite quickly.

Ian looked at Tesoro.

Tesoro nodded slightly, indicating that preparations were complete.

Shortly afterward, a huge ship gradually approached Hachinosu Island.

A huge smiling face is displayed on the bow of the ship, humming a song with a cheerful laugh.

"Mama, Mama! Pirate Island's beehive! It's been so many years since I've been back!"

Charlotte Linlin stood at the bow of the large ship, gazing at the island that was getting closer and closer in the distance. Especially when she saw the skull-like skyscraper, a look of nostalgia could be seen in her eyes.

"I spent my youth on this island! Mama Mama!"

She turned around. "Hey, Katakuri, do you even remember this place?"

Katakuri nodded slightly, and his deep voice came from beneath the scarf that covered the lower half of his face, "I lived here until I was ten years old."

How could I forget? Brulee's face was slashed by a group of pirates on this very island back then.

When he was ten years old, the Rocks Pirates collapsed.

After that, the senior officials went their separate ways, and the island was occupied by Ochoku, who never returned.

"But now is not the time to reminisce about the past!"

Aunt Linlin looked kindly at someone on the deck, "Lola, you definitely won't let your mother down, right?"

Lola's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and she nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, Mama!"

"Great! Mama, Mama!"

A triumphant laugh instantly echoed across the deck, "I'm about to obtain the power of Elbaf!"

"By then, Whitebeard, Kaido, Ian —they can all go to hell!!"

Katakuri wanted to remind his crazy mother that Ian had a very close relationship with the giants as well.

An entire Giant Legion is one thing, but now even matchmaking has been moved to Hachinosu Island.

However, Katakuri certainly dared not say anything.

On Hachinosu Island.

The plaza outside the Skull Building is the main venue for today's matchmaking event.

The setup is complete here.

The entire venue was isolated by a white curtain to prevent ordinary residents of the island from spying on it.

The venue was decorated in a festive style, with flowers everywhere.

Although the original intention was to sabotage the blind date, the venue should have been as chaotic as possible.

But Prince Loki calls Ian his brother.

Ian felt that he shouldn't let his good friend lose face, no matter what.

The chairs inside the venue, intended to accommodate the Charlotte Family who had traveled from afar, had already been arranged.

Opposite them, a row of even larger seats sat the members of the Giant Warrior Pirates and Prince Loki.

"Haven't we arrived yet?"

Loki, sitting in the main seat, appeared quite agitated, his eyes constantly darting out of the hall.

"Can't we really go to the port to meet them?"

You've licked it all up.

"Don't rush."

Sitting at a table nearby, quite close to both of them, Ian said casually, "You have to remember one thing, Loki."

"It was Aunt Linlin who begged for a marriage alliance with you; we're the ones being flattered."

"But wouldn't that be too impolite?"

Loki, a burly man twenty meters tall, scratched the back of his head and said sheepishly, "I also said I wanted to leave a good impression on Lola."

Ian couldn't help but sigh.

There's absolutely no need to worry. With your pathetic appearance, how could Lola, who yearns for freedom, possibly be interested in you?

Almost simultaneously, in Mary Geoise, between the Gorosei's offices of power.

"Ian and Big Mom are about to make contact."

"It's unbelievable that Charlotte Linlin is actually going to marry into the Giant Kingdom."

"This is not good news. If Charlotte Linlin, Ian, Elbaf unite as a result, who in the New World can stop them?"

"How could that be? Ian would never allow Charlotte Linlin to set foot in the Giant Kingdom; he would stop her."

"Let's wait for news from Stussy."

The Queen Mama Chanter is approaching the port.

The arrival of this ship naturally caused a huge sensation.

Both pirates and ordinary people were utterly shocked.

This is Charlotte Linlin's flagship, one of the Four Emperors!

Are the two Pirate Emperor going to meet today?

The large ship docked at the harbor, and a massive staircase was lowered.

Amidst the gazes of everyone on the dock, Charlotte Linlin, dressed in a pink dress and carrying a small parasol, stepped off the deck.

The entire dock fell silent in that instant.

Is that Charlotte Linlin?

Sasaki, who was in charge of maintaining order at the port with his subordinates, stared wide-eyed.

Just looking at this woman, you can feel a terrifying aura!

This is the Pirate Emperor standing shoulder to shoulder with Lord Ian!

They're as strong as monsters!

Just looking at her makes every inch of her scream; she is an enemy that can never be defeated.

"Mama, Mama! Where's Ian?"

Aunt Linlin scanned the harbor but didn't see the person she wanted to see. She asked, "Didn't that kid even say he was coming to welcome his old lady?"

"Lord Ian is already waiting for you at the venue, along with Big Mom, Prince Loki, and the rest of the Giant Warrior Pirates."

Tesoro, who was waiting at the port, stepped forward at the opportune moment, bowed slightly, and said, "Please follow me."

Aunt Linlin looked down at Tesoro, and to be honest, her expression wasn't very pleasant.

It's understandable that Ian didn't come to pick her up; after all, he's not what he used to be.

But they didn't even send a single well-known cadre. Isn't that a huge disrespect?

If Ian knew what his Aunt Linlin was thinking, he would probably cry foul.

Tesoro is now practically the head steward of Hachinosu Island, a close advisor to the emperor, not some nobody.

Sending him here is much more reliable than sending Yamato and Hancock.

However, even though she was dissatisfied, Aunt Linlin did not show it.

After all, the most important thing for her right now is to let Prince Loki see her beloved daughter.

Thinking of this, a bright smile once again bloomed on Aunt Linlin's face.

"Then lead the way."

She said.

"Plz follow me."

Tesoro turned around gracefully.

It's a bit of a shame that there's no transportation on Hachinosu Island, so even someone as distinguished as Aunt Linlin has to walk there step by step.

Fortunately, the island wasn't very large, and before long, Tesoro brought Charlotte and her family to the venue.

Ian stood up, a warm smile naturally appearing on his face. "Welcome, Aunt Linlin."

"Long time no see, Aunt Linlin!"

Yamato, sitting next to Ian, waved with a grin.

"Mama, Mama!"

Aunt Linlin's face was also filled with an incredibly kind and gentle smile, "Ian, and Yamato, you've both grown quite a bit since I last saw you."

"Well enough."

Ian chuckled softly.

He has indeed grown quite a bit taller than last year, and his body is further developing towards maturity.

"This must be Prince Loki."

Aunt Linlin exchanged only a few pleasantries with Ian, not even bothering to look at the cadres gathered around Ian, her eyes already eagerly fixed on Loki.

Where is Lola?

Prince Loki's eyes, however, were even more eager than Aunt Linlin's.

He stood up abruptly and looked behind Aunt Linlin.

Ian couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

At that moment, he really wanted to teach Loki a lesson: a man's charm comes from his strength.

Strength comes from physical power, power, wealth, and the mind.

However, strength and weakness are contradictory.

You are very weak right now.

However, this is the best possible outcome.

"Mama, Mama! Are you really worried?"

Aunt Linlin's face was beaming with joy; her old face was stretched out like a chrysanthemum.

She quickly called out to those behind her, "Lola! Come see your future husband!"

Is this her future husband?

Aunt Linlin, don't be too anxious.

Dressed in her finest attire, Lola quickly emerged from behind Aunt Linlin.

Ian's expression instantly turned blank.

But Prince Loki's eyes were practically sparkling with hearts, his face flushed red, and he almost instinctively wanted to walk towards Lola.

Ian quickly gave him a look.

Dorry and Brogy grabbed Loki's shoulders, one on each side, and forcibly pushed him back into his seat.

As Prince Loki looked at Lola also sized him up.

It was clearly visible to the naked eye that the fourteen-year-old girl showed a look of disappointment on her face.

Our aesthetic sensibilities just don't match.

"Miss Lola!!"

Even though Prince Loki was being suppressed by the two giants, his face was beaming. "Please marry me, and I promise to make you happy!"

Wasn't this supposed to be a blind date? Why did they suddenly propose?

Ian looked at Lola.

Aunt Linlin bent down and gently stroked Lola's head.

His tone was full of surprise and urgency, "Lola, what are you still hesitating for? My child, my beloved daughter! Say yes!"

"Say yes already!!!"

Her saliva was dripping from the corners of her mouth, corroding the floor beneath her and leaving deep marks.

Lola's body trembled.

She stared blankly at Loki.

Ian smiled and said, "That won't do, Aunt Linlin."

In modern society, where free love is the prevailing principle, how can arranged marriages still be practiced?

Laugh!

Ian vanished into a phantom.

"Forehead!!"

Aunt Linlin let out a muffled groan.

Ian grabbed her hand and pulled it off Lola's head.

"Ian!!"

Aunt Linlin forced a smile, but her voice sounded incredibly fierce, "What are you doing?"

"Loki, you probably also want to hear Lola's honest answer, don't you?"

Ian turned around.

"Certainly!"

Prince Loki nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice, "I want Lola to marry me sincerely!"

"So,"

Ian looked at Lola, whose body was still trembling, and said, "Lola, speak your mind."

"With me here, no one can hurt you."

Miss Lola shuddered, instinctively turning around to look at Ian with a shocked expression.

Ian laughed and said, "Even Aunt Linlin won't do!"

"Ian, what are you talking about?"

Aunt Linlin pulled her arm free from Ian's grasp. Her smile was already very strained. "Lola certainly wants to marry Prince Loki."

She looked at her daughter. "Right, my daughter?"

Lola's body trembled again.

Then she looked at Ian and saw Ian encouraging gaze.

Then.

"I refuse, Mama!"

Lola shouted, "I don't want to marry Prince Loki!"

She said it.

Ian's lips curled into a wide smile.

Excellent!