One Piece: It's always been you

Chapter 87, Card 2, you're blocking my way.

"no!"

Why don't you just say this is your granddaughter!

"Then it should be called Yuu-chan-yuu," Katakuri tried to bluff his way out.

Yu stood with her hands on her hips, looking speechless.

Lord Katakuri, revered by all nations, when did you become so shameless?

"You certainly know how to come up with names... each one more interesting than the last." Katakuri thought he had gotten away with it, but Yu didn't play by the rules. "So, you can't be on Komugi Island for the next few days!"

"Huh?" Weren't we talking about You Xiaoyou and You Xiaoxiaoyou? Why are they suddenly kicking him out?

“I told the people on the island that Youyou and her dad went out to play and won’t be on the island for the next few days.” Youyou had already walked to the door and made a gesture of invitation. “So as her dad, you have to cooperate.”

"..." Katakuri wanted to ask, "Is it possible to turn back time?" "How long is 'a few days'?"

"I don't know, let's see when I can come up with a solution." You rested her chin on her hand and thought. "After all, the people on the island like You Xiaoyou so much. I can't tell them it's fake, or they'll be hurt. So I'll just have to ask you to go out for a few more days."

Katakuri is filled with self-doubt. The residents can't be harmed, so he has to be driven out! Easier said than done, he'll figure out a way to come back. He's clearly just waiting to see when she'll calm down.

And so, Katakuri was kicked out by Yu. Fortunately, Whole Cake Island had a special office for the minister, and he now spends his days in that office dealing with matters of Whole Cake Island.

I misspoke; I was busy thinking about when Yu could let him go back…

Later, Perospero, Smoothie, and Cracker found out. Although he had someone with him, it was better if he didn't.

Looking at the two people sitting in the room and the person who had just finished convulsing and was now sitting seriously, he fell into deep thought again.

As the four were chatting, they suddenly felt the cake castle begin to shake.

Smoothie immediately went to the window to observe what was happening outside. Katakuri used his Observation Haki to sense his surroundings, and when he came to his senses, he exclaimed in alarm.

"It's Mom! Her food cravings are acting up again."

The three people around him were also shocked. How could he have made such a mistake at this time?

"Peroscop and Smoothie, go and guide the residents. Cracker and I will hold Mom back." Katakuri walked to the window and looked at the source of the tremor. Fortunately, it wasn't in the center of Whole Cake Island, but on the outskirts. If they acted quickly, there wouldn't be any real damage.

"Understood, Katakuri-san."

As the four were preparing to leave, Katakuri added, "Cracker knows what Mom is having for dinner this time, so he came back to find the head chef. Perospero, you need to find him beforehand and have him prepare the ingredients."

Cracker and Perospero nodded, but Smoothie quickly realized something was wrong. "Katakuri, how are you going to deal with Mom all by yourself?"

"...There will be a way." Katakuri was only trying to buy time. After the people on the island left, he wouldn't do anything in front of his mother. After all, he still had to ensure his own safety.

Also, although Mom's food cravings can be maddening, she's still somewhat conscious. If you talk to her nicely, you can distract her and stall for as long as possible.

On their way to their mother, Cracker and the island's inhabitants made them run in the opposite direction. The further they went, the fewer people there were, and the closer they got to their mother.

"Katakuri-sama!" A resident stumbled toward Katakuri, followed by two or three others.

Katakuri looked at the man and knew he had just escaped death from his mother's side, but the chances of that were slim. "Speak."

"It was...it was Lady Yu...she held my mother back, that allowed us...we to escape!" The person gasped for breath, managing to finish their sentence haltingly. "Before I...left, my mother attacked...attacked Lady Yu..."

Let alone Katakuri, even Cracker felt a chill run down his spine after hearing this. How could she dare to go and hold off her mother alone? Wasn't that just courting death, offering herself up for good?

"Get out of here right now!" Cracker glared at his brother, "You'd better watch your own life!"

The man and the others hurriedly ran away, whether frightened by the old woman or by the cracker, it was unclear.

"Brother, let's hurry over and help You..." Just as she was about to comfort her, a loud noise came from where her mother was.

In the blink of an eye, Katakuri had already rushed out, with Cracker following closely behind.

Cracker followed closely behind Katakuri, completely unsure of what to do once they arrived. Even though Cracker was certain of Katakuri's strength, facing his mother still felt like a sword hanging over his head.

Getting closer and closer, Cracker saw his mother spinning, and the speed worried him. Was she about to swing her sword and attack?! Could Yuu dodge it?!

"Yu! Get out of the way!" Katakuri ran out of the forest and saw Yu standing there without making any move, so he shouted anxiously.

Hearing the noise, Yu turned around and saw Katakuri's somewhat disheveled appearance. She asked in confusion, "Katakuri? What's wrong with you? Who did you just fight?"

Katakuri didn't care about anything else, and didn't even have time to take a good look at his mother's appearance. He reached out and put his arm around Yu's waist, then moved aside.

"Hey, why did you suddenly pull me away?"

After landing, Katakuri shielded Yu behind him, saying, "We'll talk about the rest later. You and Cracker go first."

Leave? Why leave?

Yu was puzzled, but Katakuri in front of him was unusually vigilant, as if something very urgent had happened. Yu inexplicably fell silent.

Cracker rushed to their side, pulled Yura aside, and explained, "Mom's food craving is acting up. Did you hear her say what she wants to eat?"

Food cravings?

I'm not quite sure what it is, but it seems quite serious.

“éclair”.

Cracker seemed a little confused. "Say that again?"

“It’s Ikelei,” Yu replied.

Cracker, having received the answer, prepared to split up with Katakuri. Katakuri held him back, returning to tell Perospero to have the head chef begin preparing the dessert.

The old woman stopped spinning, and the spot where You had been standing was now empty.

He shook his head and looked around before finally finding You behind him, between his two sons.

Upon seeing Yu, the older woman deliberately reached out her hand towards Yu.

In Katakuri's eyes, Big Mom was trying to harm Yu, her eyes practically screaming that she wanted to devour her! Torn between his mother and... Yu, Katakuri was caught in a dilemma.

Finally, he activated his right hand and took out the Earth Dragon to prepare for battle.

"Katakuri, you're blocking my way." Yu pushed down Katakuri's outstretched right arm that was blocking her way, and walked calmly towards the old lady. "Linlin, here you go, there's plenty more."

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Both looked on in confusion. What kind of move was Yu doing?!

Yu took out one oval-shaped pastry after another from the large basket she carried with her. The pastries were made of cream puff dough, filled with cream, and topped with chocolate icing.

The older woman's eyes lit up with joy when she saw the pastries. She happily accepted one and brought it to her lips. Not forgetting to be polite, she said, "Lingling, please don't be shy, enjoy!"

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The two people behind Yu were filled with confusion again, a confusion that seemed to question the very meaning of life. This was the first time they'd ever seen a mother so polite, especially towards Yu!

After handing over the pastries, Yu turned around and saw Cracker's astonished expression behind him. Katakuri, on the other hand, was alright, as all that could be seen was a hint of shock in his eyes.

"Why are you all so surprised?" Yu asked calmly, not forgetting to ask if they wanted to eat. "There are also donuts, Katakuri, do you want some?"