Kaido: What Does This Have to Do with My Yamato?!
Normally, such a big business deal, and such a major event as jointly eliminating Ochoku, should have required a long period of discussion.
However, perhaps because none of the people they met were serious, these matters were discussed and decided very quickly, and were settled in the midst of laughter and conversation.
The bonfire party after the bonfire is all about drinking and having a party together.
The atmosphere was mainly handled by Kui, the company's big shot. After the business was settled, this guy started to get hyped up.
You know what, the Beasts Pirates really love creating a lively atmosphere. They sang, danced, and rapped with Kui, and Kui was wearing overalls, looking like he was just waiting to play basketball.
However, both sides were somewhat wary, and the drinking ended once they had had their fill; they didn't actually try to push the matter to the point of unconsciousness.
Although they drank quite a bit, the main characters all had monstrous physiques, and when they woke up the next day, they all looked as if nothing had happened, refreshed and in good spirits.
When Ortolan came out of his tent, he saw Gion having breakfast not far away, while little Ace was chasing after Yamato, the two of them laughing Yamato joking, looking very happy.
His third sister, Amande, was still acting strangely, like a maid afraid that her young master would fall. She carefully protected Ace from behind, her eyes full of tenderness, and she would occasionally go up to play with Ace. The scene was warm but a little odd.
Ortolan didn't pay much attention to Ace's situation. He yawned, casually sat down next to Gion, and asked, "How did you sleep last night?"
"It's alright, I'm not completely at ease yet, but so far everything seems normal," Gion replied while drinking her porridge.
"Now that things are settled here, it's time for the real vacation. What are our plans?" Ortolan asked, serving himself a bowl of porridge.
Gion seemed to have been waiting for these words. She raised her hand in a gesture, swallowed the porridge in her mouth, and took out a sea chart from her bosom. She then moved the porridge on the table and spread it out on the dining table.
Ortolan stared intently at the nautical chart, which was marked with many locations and connected by red lines, making it a complete route map.
"I've already planned everything. We'll start from here and arrive at Phoenix Island in twelve days. On Phoenix Island, you can catch the annual fishing tournament. After that, we'll continue to Ramani Island. I've heard the beaches there are amazing, and I've always wanted to see them. After La Mannea, we can go to Tyrean Island. I want to see what the place where you grew up is like..." Gion excitedly told Ortolan about her plans.
Ortolan listened from the side, a gentle smile on his face. Looking at Gion's expectant smile, he felt a warmth in his heart.
"Finally, let's go back to the second part. Kuzan and I have made plans. After we get back to the second part, he'll treat us to dinner so we can catch up with our friends there whom we haven't seen in a long time. Then we'll go to the Sabaody Archipelago to see that coating craftsman, Old Rayleigh." Gion raised an eyebrow at Ortolan as she said this.
She knew who Old Rayleigh, the Coating Master, was. Before coming to G-5, if she had heard news of Rayleigh, she might have been preparing to send people to arrest Rayleigh. Now, having spent so much time in G-5, her mentality and views have undergone a complete transformation. Haven't you seen her drinking and hanging out with active Great Pirate like Kaido and Big Mom? A retired guy like Rayleigh is no big deal.
As I said before, even though we drink, party, and have orgies with pirates, we know we are good Marines!
After teasing the coating expert, Old Rayleigh, Gion asked expectantly, "How was it? Was my trip arranged well?"
Looking at Gion's adorable appearance, Ortolan couldn't help but reach out and ruffle Gion's hair, saying, "I'll do whatever you say!"
He rarely took the initiative to make such intimate gestures with Gion. So when he put his hand over, Gion was stunned for a moment, and then a blush appeared on her face. Instead of slapping Ortolan's hand away as usual, she silently lowered her head and started drinking her porridge.
After ruffling Gion's hair a couple of times, Ortolan withdrew his hand and chuckled as he resumed drinking his porridge.
Just then, the curtain of another tent was lifted, and Charlotte Linlin came out holding a ship model that was actually quite small compared to her size. As soon as she came out, she called out to Ace, "Ace, Ace, it's done! Come to Grandma and see your little darling!"
That's right, the ship model in Charlotte Linlin's hand is Ace's toy. The little guy loves this toy and takes it everywhere he goes.
It was obvious that Charlotte Linlin had been up for a while and was already quite familiar with Ace; she had just gone back to her tent to do something.
After being called, Ace grabbed Yamato and excitedly ran towards Charlotte Linlin, calling out, "Grandma, Grandma, I'm flying my little boat!"
That's the best thing about this little guy; he's very outgoing and doesn't shy away from strangers. He seems to get along with everyone.
Upon hearing what Ace's grandmother said, Charlotte Linlin's face nearly lit up with a smile. She squatted down, spread her hands, and exposed the small boat to Ace's view.
Then, Ortolan felt a surge of spiritual power emanating from Charlotte Linlin, and then the small boat suddenly began to speak, even singing in a seemingly proper manner.
Upon seeing his little toy come to life, Ace was incredibly excited. He hugged Charlotte Linlin, looking on with an air of wonder and awe, as if he had never seen anything like it before and that his grandmother was amazing.
It was precisely this attitude that made Charlotte Linlin overjoyed, and she laughed loudly, saying, "How about that? Grandma's amazing, isn't she? She can bring your little toys to life and make them your true best friends!"
"It's been such a long time since I've seen you, Mom. It seems you really like Ace." Katakuri appeared beside Ortolan at some point, his tone gentle and affectionate, his eyes filled with warmth as he spoke softly.
"How's Brother Altoren doing lately?" Ortolan asked casually while sipping his porridge.
"Same as before, nothing's changed." Katakuri replied calmly, then seemed to notice the sea chart on the table and instinctively asked, "Are you leaving?"
"Yeah, I finally get a vacation, so I'm planning to go traveling around~" Ortolan replied with a smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, Charlotte Linlin, who was teasing Ace not far away, twitched her ears, as if she had heard the sound from this side. Then, Charlotte Linlin looked at Ortolan with a bitter face, her expression so worried.
Ortolan????
"You unfilial son!!!" Charlotte Linlin shouted angrily as soon as she saw that Ortolan had noticed her. "I've only just started playing with my great-grandson, and you're already planning to leave!?"
Little Ace was also stunned for a moment. He could understand a lot of conversations now, so after a brief pause, he hugged the talking and moving toy, hid behind Charlotte Linlin's legs, and looked at Ortolan pitifully, saying, "Daddy, I want to play with Grandma, I don't want to leave~"
As soon as Ace said that, Charlotte Linlin felt as if her heart was melting. She quickly picked up Yamato and Ace and held them in her arms, glaring angrily at Ortolan and saying, "You unfilial son, I can't be bothered with you, but Ace and Yamato, you'd better come back to Cake Island with me first. When you're done playing and back to G-5, and when Ace wants to leave, I'll send someone to take you there."
Ortolan was dumbfounded upon hearing this. Not only was he dumbfounded, but Kaido, who had just gotten up, opened the tent flap, and walked out, was also stunned before he could even say a word.
No, what does this have to do with my Yamato?
If you take my daughter to Cake Island, wouldn't that make her a hostage?
"Hey, Linlin, I..." Kaido quickly tried to stop her.
But before he could finish speaking, Charlotte Linlin glared at him through gritted teeth and asked fiercely, "What? Do you have a problem with that? Have you forgotten how I used to take care of you? Huh!?"
Upon hearing this "Hmm!?", Kaido felt inexplicably guilty, his face twitching slightly. He forced a smile at Yamato and said, "Ahem, have fun over there. If you miss home, contact your old man, and I'll come pick you up myself..."
Kaido backed down, and Charlotte Linlin turned her gaze to Ortolan, giving him a look that said, "If you dare say no, I'll turn on you right now."
Seeing Ace looking at him expectantly, hoping to go to his grandmother's house to play, Ortolan finally sighed helplessly and said, "Don't spoil him..."
"Hmph, it's none of your business to discipline me!" Charlotte Linlin finally snorted with satisfaction.
Then, too lazy to pay attention to Ortolan, he started playing around with Ace and Yamato again.
Seeing this scene, it was hard for Ortolan to connect Charlotte Linlin's identity with that of a top-tier Great Pirate who was famous throughout the New World.