Charlotte's Internal and External Troubles

After waiting for more than a month, the New World Navy's formal declaration of war finally arrived.

After the Beasts Pirates were destroyed and the Whitebeard Pirates disbanded, the Navy turned its blade toward the Charlotte Family in the Totto Land Waters!

As the day's inspection began, Te Luo, one of the Charlotte Family's outer-ranking officers, strode into Cake Castle with obvious impatience.

Ever since Lord Charlotte Katakuri, the "Flour Minister," publicly declared half a month ago that there was a traitor within the family, the leisure these officers once enjoyed had vanished. Every day, they had to travel from their posts to Whole Cake Island to report in.

Even the slightest tardiness meant immediate imprisonment, without mercy.

Coupled with the Navy's public declaration of war, the entire Charlotte Family was shrouded in an oppressive cloud of tension and fear.

"Have you heard? The Navy fleet has already reached the outer waters of Totto Land."

"Tch, the war's about to begin!"

"What is there to worry about? The Totto Land Waters are a gathering ground for Sea Kings, and we have moving reefs as a natural barrier.

If you ask me, if a fight really breaks out, those Marines won't amount to much."

While waiting outside the castle hall, Te Luo and the officers from various posts naturally gathered in small groups to whisper among themselves.

Of course, the hottest topic within the Charlotte Family right now was the New World Navy at their doorstep.

"You should watch out for Lord Cracker's beating. Is family business really something people like us can gossip about?"

While Te Luo and the other officers chatted animatedly, one man remained solemn throughout, shaking his head at them in concern.

At this, the officers burst into laughter and began teasing the man.

"Doke, have you