One Piece: Getting Stronger by Writing a Diary

After a pause, Black Maria continued:

"Since even Komurasaki has left, there must be others who have already gone to sea to find Arton."

"The Navy diary holders are fully focused on Arton."

"There are even Navy women around Arton."

"So, we can't wait any longer."

"We need to find a way to go to sea."

"If we wait any longer, it might be too late."

"Even if the three of us can't go to sea together, at least one of us needs to get out."

Hearing this, Ulti raised her hand and touched her chin:

"But earlier, Arton hadn't made a name for himself, nor did he display the power of a mythical Zoan Devil Fruit."

"You previously said to wait until Arton and his partners used their character templates to show the abilities of a mythical Zoan."

"Then use this matter to talk to Kaido-san and get him to allow us to go to sea."

"Right now, we don't have the conditions to go to sea yet, do we?"

Upon hearing this, Black Maria smiled and said:

"Ulti, you forget, Arton killed Shiki."

"And there's a Morgans' reporter with him."

"Even if Arton didn't plan to accept an exclusive interview from that reporter, do you think Arton won't become famous next?"

After speaking, Black Maria looked at Ginrummy, who was also in the room.

"Yes, that's right!" Ginrummy nodded vigorously and said:

"Shiki is a legendary pirate, and he once came from the Rocks Pirates just like Captain Kaido."

"If legendary pirate like that was taken down by Arton…"

"Captain Kaido will definitely be very interested in him."

"We, we can use this matter to persuade Captain Kaido to let us go to sea."

Hearing Ginrummy's words, Black Maria smiled appreciatively and said:

"You're very perceptive, Ginrummy."

"As you said, we can persuade Kaido-san to send someone to find Arton and invite him to join the Beasts Pirates."

"A newcomer pirate who defeated Shiki should be enough to pique Kaido-san's interest in inviting him to join the Beasts Pirates."

Hearing this, Ulti finally understood.

"Indeed, it can be done this way."

"Alright, you have convinced me."

"We'll proceed as you suggested, Black Maria," said Ulti.

"Now, we just have to wait for Morgans' reporter to expose Arton's act of killing Shiki," Black Maria said with a hopeful tone, her lips curling into a smile.

At the same time, just like Black Maria, Ulti, and Ginrummy, Smoothie and Charlotte Galette had also thought of this.

Whole Cake Island, Totto Land.

"I understand, we just need to wait for Morgans' reporter to expose Arton's defeat of Shiki."

"Then, we can begin our actions, right?" Custard set down her water glass and looked up at the towering Smoothie.

"Exactly!" Smoothie smiled and nodded, saying:

"When Morgans' reporter exposes Arton's actions, they should also reveal the abilities Arton used, like [Unlimited Blade Works]."

"Custard, you and I both use swords, so we can understand how attractive a power like [Unlimited Blade Works] would be to those who wield swords."

"When the time comes, I'll mention to Mama that I'm very interested in Arton because he defeated Shiki and can use [Unlimited Blade Works]. I'll suggest that I want him to be my husband."

"That way Mama will agree to let us go to sea to find him."

"Besides, didn't Arton mention he was interested in my legs?"

"I think he wouldn't refuse the idea of marrying me, hehe."

Custard nodded slightly, resting her left hand on the hilt of her sword, silently agreeing with Smoothie's plan.

She understood that Smoothie's reasoning was sound.

Arton's [Unlimited Blade Works] indeed held great allure for swordsmen.

Using this as a reason to express interest in Arton to Big Mom was entirely justifiable.

And the fact that Arton had killed Shiki only added to the legitimacy.

In this world, many women admire powerful men.

If Smoothie were to tell Big Mom that "Arton killed Shiki, his strength is sufficient to be my husband," and then request to go out to sea to find Arton, Custard thought Big Mom would likely not have any doubts.

After all, Smoothie herself was already strong enough.

There were very few men who could match her strength.

And Arton, who defeated Shiki, was naturally suitable.

Considering these two points, Custard could not find any reason for Big Mom to reject Smoothie's request to go out to sea to find Arton.

"Going out to sea shouldn't be a problem."

"The issue is whether Mama will really allow you to go out to sea?"

"You are one of our Sweet Commanders, tasked with protecting Totto Land."

"Even if Mama agrees to let you marry Arton, she might not let you go out to sea."

"Especially since Arton hasn't even entered the first half of the Grand Line yet."

Custard hesitated as she spoke.

"That is indeed a problem."

Smoothie sighed, then glanced at the other women gathered in her room: Custard, Cinnamon, Galette, and Pudding. She continued:

"That's why I summoned you all here."

"Although I may not be able to go personally, but I will ensure that one of you can leave Totto Land to find Arton."

"Given his current situation, I don't expect to monopolize him."

"Just as Mama can have multiple men, I also permit Arton to have multiple women."

"Not only including the women already around him like Carina, Kaya, and Uta."

"But also including all of you here."

"If any of you get the chance to leave Totto Land and go to Arton, I hope you will, for my sake and for yours, invite Arton to come to Totto Land."