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Chapter 169 Charlotte Smoothie
Chapter 169 Charlotte Smoothie
The card appeared to be made from the inner membrane of some deep-sea seashell, its translucent material shimmering with the luster of mother-of-pearl. A line of elegant, ornate calligraphy was handwritten on it in gold ink.
Next to the card was a rolled-up parchment.
Bai Yu reached out and carefully picked up the seashell card.
He unfolded the card and softly read its contents: "To the lonely sailor, aboard a lone ship lost in the New World's seas, whoever sees this letter has surely traversed the mists and arrived here. A sincere invitation is extended to those destined to meet on Totto Land, where the world's finest delicacies are found, along with the warm hospitality of the Charlotte family. If you can decipher this letter and possess the power to reach this island, then please follow the map's guidance; sweets and treasures await there."
After the last word was read, the deck fell silent for three seconds.
Then, Kanna was the first to exclaim excitedly: "Desserts! Desserts! And treasure! Brother Baiyu, let's go! I want to eat the biggest cake!"
Violet's eyes lit up, her purple pupils gleaming with excitement: "The Charlotte family? That's the emperor of the sea! Is it Charlotte Linlin from Big Mom's novels?"
Retsu Unohana picked up the seashell card, carefully stroking the gold lettering on it, and nodded, saying, "This material—it would be difficult for anyone other than a true seafarer to obtain this kind of deep-sea seashell material. It seems to be a genuine invitation, but why is it in a wooden barrel?"
"The invitation from the Three Emperors of the Sea is a dessert that everyone loves."
"In that case, we have no reason to refuse."
As they continued their journey towards the world, the winds and waves began to change.
As the Dawn lowered its sails, the ship left only a steady silver line on the sea.
The sky ahead was no longer a pure deep blue, but was tinged with a faint pinkish-purple and pale yellow. The air was filled with an intensely sweet aroma—a blend of cream, caramel, tropical fruits, and fermented fruit juices.
A unique aura belonging to all nations. The closer you get to the sea, the clearer the water becomes, with a faint fruity hue, as if the entire ocean has been squeezed into juice.
Ahead, the wind and waves suddenly became turbulent.
It wasn't an ordinary storm, but a storm unique to the Sweet Spot Sea.
Pink clouds churned, and what fell was not raindrops, but tiny frosting of sugar and fruity vapor, rustling as it hit the deck.
A strong wind whipped up a thick, fruity mist, blurring the view and making distant islands appear and disappear in the fog. The entire island exuded an enticing, ripe fruity aroma.
"Something's not right with this wind and waves."
Violet gripped the railing, her purple eyes narrowing slightly as her Observation Haki subtly spread out: "The airflow around the entire island is distorted, like a barrier deliberately set up by someone."
"It's a storm formed by the condensation of water vapor."
"At the same time, there seemed to be something else in the water, which was much denser than ordinary seawater, making the waves exceptionally heavy."
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Bai Yu stood at the bow of the ship, a black shirt casually draped over his black swimsuit. The sea breeze lifted the hem of his shirt, and he merely glanced up at the surging storm.
"Since it was an invitation, I didn't expect the host's sea area to be so special."
He raised his hand and snapped his fingers lightly.
"Break the void!"
The surging waves crashed down, seemingly intent on destroying everything.
But when the wave crashed into that barrier that intertwined illusion and reality, it was as if it had struck a soft yet absolutely impenetrable mirror.
The giant wave crashed and shattered.
A spray of water rose into the air, refracting the sunlight into a rainbow of colors, like a grand and sweet fireworks display. The turbulent currents at the eye of the storm were calmed, and the once raging sea became peaceful before Bai Yu, with only gentle waves supporting the Dawnbreaker as it steadily moved forward.
Kanna leaned over the edge of the boat, catching a few drops of seawater as they fell. She licked her fingertips, her eyes instantly lighting up like stars: "It's not salty! It's so sweet! It tastes like mango! And pineapple too!"
Retsu Unohana chuckled softly, picked up her warm tea, and gazed at the island gradually becoming clearer in the distance: "Even the waves are made of fruit juice—this old lady's obsession with sweetness is truly beyond imagination."
Violet walked to Bai Yu's side, the wind ruffling her white gauze dress. She gazed at the enormous island slowly emerging amidst the fruity fragrance, her voice tinged with anticipation: "That is—an island in the Kingdom of Tottoland?"
Bai Yu nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the island.
What comes into view is an island completely covered with sweet trees.
The land wasn't sand, but rather layers upon layers of colorful land, like jelly, in shades of red, orange, yellow, and...
Green, cyan, blue, and purple—it looks like fruit juice jelly that's been carelessly splashed on.
The island is covered with huge fruit trees, each one exceptionally thick, with branches laden with fruit taller than a person—giant lemons, watermelons, mangoes, and grapes—and even the leaves gleam with a crystalline, pectin-like sheen.
The sweet aroma in the air was so strong it almost seemed to solidify.
Along the island's coast, instead of ordinary beaches, there are crystallized fructose beaches that sparkle in the sunlight, like a carpet of diamonds.
Huge, dessert-shaped boats—cake-shaped, fruit-shaped, and wine glass-shaped—are moored along the shore. Giant glasses and bottles filled with various colored juices float on the sea, gently swaying with the waves.
At the highest point of the island stands a massive fortress made of glistening fruit juice and fortified candy. At the top of the fortress, a flag embroidered with the Charlotte family crest flutters high in the fruity breeze.
Upon entering the island, a stone tablet bears a large inscription in colored syrup: 100% Island, Juice Island Charlotte Smoothie.
"Juice Island —"
Robin softly uttered the name, a knowing glint in his eyes: "One of the Four Sweet Commanders, Minister of Juice, Smoothie."
"Now that we're at the door, let's go in and have a good taste of the ultimate sweetness from all over the world."
The boat gently approached the shore, and a series of neat yet slightly tense footsteps echoed from the dock.
Countless sweet-looking citizens dressed in uniform looked over, their eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of barely perceptible wariness.
On the balcony of the fortress at the highest point of the island, a tall, slender, and aloof pink figure held a huge glass of freshly squeezed juice, her gaze icy as she looked at the Dawn, which had just docked.
Charlotte Smoothie!
"Juice Island —"
Robin softly uttered the name, a knowing glint in his eyes: "One of the Four Sweet Commanders, Minister of Juice, Smoothie."
"Now that we're at the door, let's go in and have a good taste of the ultimate sweetness from all over the world."
The boat gently approached the shore, and a series of neat yet slightly tense footsteps echoed from the dock.
Countless sweet-looking citizens dressed in uniform looked over, their eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of barely perceptible wariness.
On the balcony of the fortress at the highest point of the island, a tall, slender, and aloof pink figure held a huge glass of freshly squeezed juice, her gaze icy as she looked at the Dawn, which had just docked.
Charlotte Smoothie!
The Dawn ship docked steadily at the pier paved with fructose crystals, the crisp sound of its collision particularly clear in the quiet harbor.
Kanna was the first to jump off the boat. Her short legs crunched softly on the shimmering fructose sand. Curious, she bent down, picked up a small piece of the crystal, and put it in her mouth. Her eyes immediately curved into crescents: "So sweet! Like rock candy!"
Violet reached out and smoothed her hair, which had been ruffled by the fruity breeze, her purple eyes sweeping over the rows of sweet-loving citizens standing around her.
These special life forms, made of cookies, chocolate, and cream, all held their breath, their eyes fixed on the Dawnbreaker crew, their curiosity mixed with obvious tension.
Robin slowly walked down the deck, her gaze calmly sweeping across the entire island. In the thick, almost sticky sweet fragrance in the air, she could clearly sense countless hidden auras, each carrying a formidable sense of oppression.
"It seems this Minister of Juice is quite remarkable."
Retsu Unohana nodded gently, her gentle gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny: "The air currents are full of moisture. If she wanted, this island could become a deadly prison at any time. She seems to have mastered some awakening techniques."
Bai Yu walked at the front, his black outer garment fluttering gently in the sea breeze. He ignored the gazes of the people around him, only looking up at the crystal-clear juice fortress at the highest point of the island.
On the balcony, a tall, aloof figure slowly turned around.
The long-legged tribesmen elegantly crossed their long legs, their pink hair cascading down their shoulders like silk, and their exquisite faces devoid of any smile, displaying only innate arrogance and aloofness.
She held a glass of freshly squeezed juice, taller than most people's large cups of beverages. Water droplets condensed on the glass slowly slid down and dripped onto the juice-covered floor tiles on the balcony, instantly melting into a small, glistening water stain.
Her gaze swept coldly over Bai Yu and his group from top to bottom, scrutinizing them without any attempt to conceal it, as if she were judging whether an item was up to standard.
From Kanna's innocence to Violet's allure, then to Unohana Retsu's gentleness, her gaze finally settled on Shiraha.
This man was too calm.
He didn't even show a hint of emotion when Big Mom invited him, as if he were just there for an ordinary afternoon tea.
Smoothie slowly put down her juice glass, the bottom of the glass hitting the counter with a crisp sound.
Without any unnecessary movements, she lightly touched the ground with her long feet, and her figure fell gracefully from the balcony dozens of meters high like a falling leaf, quickly arriving at the dock.
Smoothie didn't even glance at the special creatures; her gaze remained fixed on Bai Yu and the invitation. Understanding dawned on her, and her tone was cold and arrogant, carrying a condescending air: "So it was you who found the invitation Mother threw into the sea and safely weathered the storm?"
Violet stepped forward, about to speak, but Bai Yu gently raised his hand, indicating that she didn't need to say anything.
He looked at the aloof and haughty woman before him, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Charlotte Smoothie, Minister of Juices of the Kingdom of Treasures, one of the Four Sweet Commanders."
Smoothie raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting the other party to reveal her identity so readily. She was slightly surprised, but her face remained as cold as ice.
In her eyes, 99% of the world's pirates are insignificant ants, and even among the pirate crews of the New World, very few are worthy of her attention.
Men? Most of them are weak and incompetent.
She had seen countless arrogant pirate captains and countless fools who relied on luck and brute force to run rampant. In her opinion, there were only two people of her age on this sea who could be called strong and were worthy of her attention.
Red-haired Shanks, Hawkeye Mihawk—besides these two, it seems there's no one else her age who has reached her level.
The man before her looked far too young, lacking the ferocity of someone seasoned in battle. Instead, he exuded a languid composure, which only fueled Smoothie's disdain.
"The invitation was deliberately placed there by my mother."
Smoothie spoke slowly, her voice clear and cold, without any beating around the bush: "The new world is shrouded in mystery. Mother wanted to recruit truly powerful individuals to join the Kingdom of Ten Thousand, so she randomly threw invitations into the sea. Finding one is luck, but only those who can brave the storm to reach this place are qualified."
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd behind Bai Yu before finally settling back on Bai Yu, her tone brimming with undisguised arrogance: "You guys do have some skill; you didn't let this invitation go to waste."
After saying that, she reached out and took out a Den Den Mushi.
"I will inform Mother of your arrival."
While on the phone, Smoothie spoke calmly, "Until Mother makes her decision, I will entertain you as the Minister of Juice."
After the communication ended, Smoothie put away the Den Den Mushi, her expression still indifferent, and gestured for him to proceed.
"Come with me, and I will let you taste the most exquisite juice in the world, unique to all nations."
She turned and strode forward, her long-legged steps elegant and proud, each step like a cold dance, her long pink skirt sweeping across the fructose beach, leaving a faint trace.
Bai Yu and his group followed closely behind, walking along the path paved with jelly and fructose deeper into the island.
On both sides of the road, huge fruit trees provide shade, with mangoes, pineapples, and grapes taller than a person hanging heavily on the branches. When a breeze blows, the fragrance of the fruit wafts over like a tide.
The sweet-loving citizens along the way gave way, lowering their heads and not daring to look directly at Smoothie's figure, clearly showing both awe and fear towards this aloof and beautiful Minister of Juice.
Smoothie remained silent the entire way, not initiating any conversation. She was not fond of talking much to begin with, and she didn't have much affection for this group of sudden outsiders. If it weren't for the invitation from her mother, she wouldn't have wasted her time entertaining them at all.
Yes, the pirate crews of the Three Emperors are just that arrogant, even after Uchiha Hakuha killed a Celestial Dragon.
To Smoothie, Uchiha Hakuha had only done some outrageous things; if it were her, she would have dared to kill those Celestial Dragons as well.
If it weren't for the fact that there were still many weak younger brothers and sisters in the Land of the Rising Sun, she wouldn't mind killing a few Celestial Dragons.
In her opinion, this group of people might have some strength, but their fame outweighs their ability. They are far from being able to join Big Mom's pirate crew; at best, they are just a group of slightly useful pawns.
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