Sengoku's Report! Charlotte Linlin's Second Recruitment!

It's a sea area not far from the island where the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates had their final battle.

The naval fleet has withdrawn.

On the lead giant warship, Admiral Sengoku was reporting the battle situation to the Marine Headquarters.

"... Yes, Mr. Kong, the Whitebeard Pirates have withdrawn, and the Beasts Pirates have no intention of pursuing them. This war should be over."

"We have ended our standoff with the Big Mom Pirates and are now on our way back to G-13 base."

"Without a doubt, the Beasts Pirates achieved a greater victory in this war. Diamond Jozu was killed by Ian, along with three other division commanders, including the fourth division commander Thatch. The Whitebeard Pirates also suffered heavy losses."

"But overall, the situation in the New World won't change much. Whitebeard is still around, and the main force of the Whitebeard Pirates is still there. At most, they'll suffer some minor damage, but they won't be severely weakened."

"Only,"

Sengoku paused, then said, "I think we need to keep a close eye on the Beasts Pirates! Especially Ian of the Scorched Sky!"

"That brat is only thirteen years old, but he already possesses the strength to easily kill Diamond Jozu! It's certain that in a few years, he'll have the strength to rival the top powerhouses on the high seas."

"The information we have now is that the kid is Mythical Zoan Beast user with multiple transformations. His common abilities are amazing defense and the ability to control incredibly hot flames. His most common form is Golden Flying Dragon, but in Beastman Mode can also transform into a form with even stronger defense."

"His strongest form is when he transforms into a complete flame. In this form, even attacks imbued with Haki are ineffective against him. In this form, he can also use a red flame with incredible destructive power, which even Diamond Jozu cannot withstand."

"Fortunately, both the form of the flame and the red flame have a time limit, so they can't be used casually."

The Navy already has a fairly good understanding of Ian's abilities. After all, Ian has shown his skills quite a few times, and it's impossible to hide something as obvious as his abilities.

At the same moment, on the sea near the island where the Whitebeard Pirates were fighting.

Standing at the bow of the Golden Flying Dragon, Ian could already see three enormous ships emerging on the distant horizon, rapidly approaching.

With both sides making their respective efforts, it quickly became clearly visible.

The leading ship has this face on its front; it's not a carving, but a vivid, grinning face.

"The Big Mom Pirates?"

Jack stood behind him with his arms crossed, feigning expertise with a cold and sarcastic tone, "They're said to be a powerful pirate crew that's not much weaker than the Whitebeard Pirates."

"Oh! That's really interesting!"

Yamato sat on the gunwale beside him, swinging his legs. "So, the next thing we're going to do is fight them?"

"That's not a good idea."

Black Maria said slowly, "We just had a battle with the Whitebeard Pirates, and everyone is exhausted."

"Don't rush,"

Ian said calmly, "Charlotte Linlin and Teacher Kai are old acquaintances; she's probably not here to fight."

"Huh?"

Yamato looked extremely disappointed.

It seems like, just like Teacher Kai, they haven't had enough fun yet.

"Wait, is that ship alive?"

Black Maria noticed the cheerful face on the front of the ship. "Is it singing?"

The sounds could be faintly heard, as if sirens were swimming in the water.

Charlotte Linlin is Paramecia Soul-Soul Devil Fruit User; she can give life to all things.

Ian gave a simple explanation.

Well, this ability is indeed very powerful, but it seems to be of little use in high-level matches, offering only a limited boost to combat power.

As I said before, high-level matches are the stage for Mythical Zoan.

Otherwise, it would have to be a Devil Fruit with top-tier destructive power, like the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

Otherwise, in this version where Haki can resist abilities, other fancy Devil Fruits aren't very useful.

"Give life to all things? That sounds amazing!"

Black Maria, however, thought it was very impressive.

It can only be said that the version has not yet been fully understood.

The two fleets eventually stopped a few hundred meters apart.

A woman dressed in a pink dress sat on a white cloud and flew up from the opposite deck.

"Mama, Mama! Kaido! Aren't you going to come and greet your old lady?!"

Charlotte Linlin is here!

"Ooh lol lol lol!!"

Teacher Kai transformed into a giant azure dragon and soared into the sky, looking directly at the approaching Charlotte Linlin. "Linlin! You old hag, what are you doing here instead of at home giving birth!"

"I'm here to congratulate you on defeating that old bastard Newgate!"

Charlotte Linlin burst into laughter.

Ian sized up the woman.

He wasn't as obese as he would be fifteen years later; at this point, he could only be described as robust, with a chubby face, thick arms, broad shoulders, and a wide waist. He was broad-shouldered, thick-waisted, and looked like someone not to be trifled with.

Relying on his still-good eyesight, Ian gazed at the opposite deck, where several high-ranking officials stood at the bow.

First up is a man with a long tongue, holding a cane and licking it with his tongue— Perospero, the eldest son of the Charlotte Family.

The man, with his rugged features and tall stature, but a stiff face that betrays no emotion, must be Cracker hiding inside his biscuit armor, right?

besides.

Standing between the two was a tall, strong man with a scarf covering the lower half of his face.

Charlotte Katakuri,

A strange laugh came from behind. "That guy is a real monster. His Observation Haki is ridiculously strong. It's said that he has never had a moment of landing on his back since birth."

"Brother Ian, perhaps he will be more difficult for you to deal with Marco."

Ian turned his head slightly and saw a bird's face.

Are you still there?

Seemingly sensing Ian's confusion, Morgans chuckled, "Linlin and Kaido's gathering might just be the prelude to the Rocks Pirates' resurrection. How could I miss it?"

Trying to make Big News Morgans, huh?

I advise you to think carefully before you act.

However, Katakuri is just a siscon (brother complex) at heart.

Ian thought.

As they sized up the people opposite them, the people opposite were also sizing them up.

"It's that brat, Ian of the Scorched Sky,"

Perospero tilted his head towards Katakuri, "It looks smaller than Chiffon, but it's stronger than Cracker?"

"I won't lose to him."

Because she was afraid of pain, Charlotte Cracker, who was hiding inside her biscuit armor, scoffed, "Just a little brat."

"Hahaha! Cracker, you disagree?"

Perospero chuckled softly, like a mischievous older brother stirring up trouble, "So if a fight breaks out later, you'll deal with him?"

"I'll beat that kid up and send him back to his Mama."

Cracker is full of confidence.

Katakuri didn't speak, but simply watched Ian quietly.

Too young.

Even her Mama in her youth couldn't compare to Kaido.

Ten years from now, who in the New World will be able to stand against the Beasts Pirates?

No wonder Mama--

"Mama, Mama!"

Charlotte Linlin's loud laughter made Ian look up. "Kaido, you haven't forgotten my suggestion from before, have you?"

Teacher Kai snorted coldly, "Are you talking about your sleep-talking from before? It was funny enough that I won't forget it anytime soon."

Charlotte Linlin suddenly lowered her head.

She looked at Ian.

Ian felt a chill run down his spine instantly.

Well, Charlotte Linlin's eyes are very captivating.

It's like Gollum looking at the Lord of the Rings, practically shouting "My precious!"

"That's great, Kaido,"

Charlotte Linlin said, "I have many children, but compared to them, your disciple reminds me of myself when I was a child."

"This kid is much more diligent than you."

Kaido sneered.

Ian nodded in agreement.

She starts having children at eighteen, and her whole life is either giving birth or being pregnant.

Charlotte Linlin is the number one person in the Pirate World who wastes her talent!

"I really admire this kid."

Charlotte Linlin laughed and said, "I won't say he should come to my side, but Kaido, let him marry my daughter. That way, we'll truly be family."

"It's not impossible that this kid will inherit my country in the future."

ah?

Ian blinked.

"Galette! Come out and let your future husband see you!"

As Charlotte Linlin called out, a beautiful Red-Haired girl walked onto the deck of the opposite warship. She was slender and tall, wearing a red dress, and had a rather aloof and cold appearance, but no expression.

ah??

Ian glanced at the girl, then looked up at Charlotte Linlin.

"If you're not satisfied, I have plenty of other daughters!"

Charlotte Linlin also looked down at Ian.

ah???

No way, even after time-traveling, they still have to go on blind dates?

Trying to whisper sweet nothings in my ear? And while you're at it, making empty promises, huh?

"Hehehehe!"

Teacher Kai burst into laughter, "I'll say it again, let's see what the kid has to say!"

"So,"

Charlotte Linlin stared at Ian. "Little Ian, what's your answer?"

Ian glanced at the girl named Galette.

It is indeed quite beautiful.

but.

Partnering with the Charlotte Family is not a good option.

At least not now.

It may be a little embarrassing to say, but I'll say it again: if an excessive force emerges in the New World, the World Government will absolutely not stand idly by.

Ian could already imagine that at his wedding with Galette, one of the Gorosei would land, and then remotely summon four more Gorosei, plus Admiral Sengoku Hero Garp, and other powerful naval figures, turning the wedding into a funeral.

Beside him, Yamato some curiosity, "Ian, what does marriage mean?"

Black Maria leaned down and whispered, "If Ian marries that girl, he will live with her forever, day and night, never to be separated."

Maria, those are outdated ideas from so many years ago!

Do independent women today all feel that marriage is a constraint? I suggest they update their perspective and Awakening to this reality.

Moreover, Charlotte Linlin is clearly trying to spend all her gold coins.

"Hey!"

Yamato was suddenly taken aback. "That won't do!"

She angrily shouted at Charlotte Linlin in the sky, "I'm the one who'll always be with Ian! We've always been together!"

Charlotte Linlin was suddenly taken aback.

She looked at Yamato, then at Kaido, "Your daughter?"

Kaido chuckled. "Not the brightest, but always full of energy. She and the kid grew up together."

Charlotte Linlin was momentarily stunned, almost incredulous. "Kaido! You brat!"

Is that bastard laughing? When he mentions his daughter?

Charlotte Linlin found it hard to believe that Kaido, this heartless and emotionless guy, could have family feelings?

"Alright,"

Ian pulled Yamato back from rushing forward, saying, "There's no need to shout."

This girl really looks like she wants to rush up and hit Charlotte Linlin with a stick.

That would be a diplomatic incident.

"But,"

The little girl puffed out her cheeks and turned around angrily, "She's trying to take you away!"

"She's not trying to take me away!"

Ian's lips twitched slightly, then he emphasized it seriously.

What a terrible topic you're discussing.

Do you want to call me Uncle Ian?

"I'm the one who'll always be with Ian!"

Yamato and clear announcement.

"Okay, okay."

Ian gave a perfunctory reply.

The white-haired girl is quite possessive.

Then.

He looked up at Charlotte Linlin. "So, I refuse."

"Oh? You rejected me again?"

Charlotte Linlin's previously kind expression instantly turned sinister. "Kid, do you know what happens when you refuse me?"

Ian knew all too well what was going to happen.

Charlotte Linlin's tea parties are known as hellish tea parties; anyone invited by her who refuses will face ruthless destruction by the Big Mom Pirates.

The consequences of refusing a tea party are probably far less severe than directly refusing Charlotte Linlin to her face, right?

Um, it seems someone did something like that and even left behind a famous quote. "Just some mere Four Emperors or something."

A strange flame ignited in her eyes, "Obedience, or the soul!"

It's here!

One of the most terrifying abilities of the Soul-Soul Fruit.

Its name is, Soul Spell!

I've always been a G2 fan, Caps, let's charge into battle one more time!