More importantly, Kuri in this lifetime had not inherited Charlotte Linlin's bloodline or Talents. Even if she ate the mochi-mochi fruit and developed it to its peak, she would likely struggle to surpass the heights achieved by the "Katakuri" in her Remembrance.
She wanted to give this "daughter" she had acknowledged a better choice.
"Not this one?" A hint of disappointment flashed across Kuri's small face, but it was quickly replaced by curiosity.
"What kind of Devil Fruit is it then? Will it let me fly?"
She had seen several older sisters on the ship gain powerful abilities from Devil Fruits, and her heart was filled with longing for strength.
"Don't worry, it absolutely won't disappoint you." Charlotte Linlin extended her index finger and lightly tapped Kuri's forehead, her tone carrying a firm promise.
"When we return this time and finish handling the affairs in the New World, I will take you to find it! We have already confirmed the exact location of that place."
Her gaze drifted into the distance, as if she could already see the fruit containing immense power, tailor-made for Kuri.
"Captain! A Warship is heading toward us at full speed!"
Vina's mature and calm voice came from the crow's nest. Five years had flown by, and the once naive Damselette had grown into a composed and capable woman.
"Who is it?" Charlotte Linlin sat up from Gölz's comfortable lap pillow, her pink hair cascading down like a waterfall.
"It's Zephyr!"
"Why is it this guy again?!" Charlotte Linlin rubbed her temple in annoyance, her voice filled with disgust.
"It's like he has a tracker installed! This old lady steps out of the New World and he sniffs me out and chases after me! Is he a dog?"
Over these five years, whenever she left the New World for any reason, Zephyr would inevitably appear like a haunting ghost shortly after, causing her endless trouble.
"Hurry up and pack your things, we're setting sail immediately and leaving here!" she ordered decisively.
Charlotte Linlin didn't want to meet Zephyr at all right now.
She didn't like fighting, but because of this persistent Marine, she had experienced a fierce Admiral-level conflict on average once a month over the past few years.
Although this high-intensity confrontation had indeed caused her strength to advance rapidly, the sheer frequency was too high and utterly irritating.
The st. freya quickly raised its sails, and the massive Large Vessel began to turn.
However, a brand new Marine Warship had already appeared at the edge of the horizon, cutting through the waves.
Immediately afterward, a figure leaped fiercely from the Warship's deck, using Moonwalk to create a sharp Sonic Boom in the air, charging directly towards the st. freya.
"Ah—! This is utterly troublesome!"
Watching the rapidly approaching figure, Charlotte Linlin irritably grabbed her hair. The massive Dragon Wings on her back unfolded with a shua, and her body moved, transforming into a streak of light as she proactively flew to meet him.
The Crew members aboard the st. freya showed no sign of panic regarding their Captain leaving alone. After all, similar scenes had played out too many times over the past five years; they were long used to it.
"Say, could that Vice Admiral Zephyr... be interested in our Captain?" a female Crew member adjusting the Rigging couldn't help but gossip.
"He's the one who's chased us most diligently over the past five years!"
"I think it's highly likely!" a Mermaid Crew member leaning against the railing chimed in with a proud smile.
"Who can blame him? Our Captain Linlin is so beautiful and strong!"
"Exactly! Who wouldn't love someone as perfect as the Captain? I even want to sleep in the Captain's arms every day!" another young Crew member sighed dreamily, clutching her hands to her chest.
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