Chapter 100.2 : Princess Viola!!

"Wow, so beautiful!"

Even someone as rough as Yamato couldn't help but be stunned by the beauty of the vibrant flower field.

The sunflower fields stretched across the mountains, turning everything around them into a golden hue, making it feel as though they were submerged in a sea of gold.

It was dazzling and magnificent, like a dream, enchanting enough to make one lose themselves in it.

"If you like it, we can open up a few flower fields in Wano Country too," Ian said calmly.

Opening a few flower fields? 

Does he understand the significance of the king of Wano Country?

"No," Yamato shook her head with a smile. "Just seeing it is enough. No need to own it."

Ian was taken aback.

This girl could occasionally say things that made you ponder.

"Come on, Ian! Let's go to the city and have a look!"

Yamato grabbed Ian's hand, running through the flower field, leaving behind a string of clear, flowing laughter like a mountain spring.

The architectural style of Dressrosa leaned more toward what Ian remembered as Spanish in his past life.

Vibrant colors, strong individuality.

Compared to Wano Country, it's safe to say the difference is quite large.

At this moment, the two of them felt a bit like country bumpkins entering the city, looking around curiously.

Yamato was even more excited, running to the nearby shop to see what was being sold, and then immediately wanting to try the taste of a nearby snack.

Ian, on the other hand, was more interested in the ladies of this country.

The nickname "Land of Love and Passion" is not given lightly.

On the streets, there were hardly any unattractive women. Each of them had delicate features, neat makeup, and graceful figures. What was even more interesting was that, after walking just a few steps, you'd encounter couples dancing in the street.

There was no sense of shyness, only ease and enjoyment.

One word: romantic.

Seeing this, Yamato couldn't help but feel eager, her eyes shining as she looked at Ian.

"I can't help it."

Ian slightly bowed, courteously extending his right hand to the young woman.

"Heh heh!"

Yamato happily grabbed Ian's hand, placing her other hand on his shoulder, while Ian gently wrapped his arm around her slender waist.

Neither of them had ever learned to dance, but hadn't they both seen pigs run, even if they'd never eaten one?

With their body control at a near perfect level, just watching the people around them dance was enough for them to pick it up.

There wasn't even any music, but Ian held Yamato and began to dance gracefully.

Even though it was their first time dancing, the two of them showed an astonishing level of coordination, resulting in a beautiful dance.

Even the people around them were drawn to them, casting admiring glances in their direction.

"Everyone's watching us."

Yamato tilted her head back, her golden eyes sparkling brightly.

Ian chuckled lightly, looking down at her. Since entering his developmental stage, he had already grown half a head taller than Yamato.

"Then let them see."

"Because it's us."

"Mm!"

Neither of them spoke again, both silently immersing themselves in the dance.

Until...

"Ahhh!"

A sudden scream.

The atmosphere of the dance instantly evaporated.

Ian turned his head in surprise.

Not far away, a beautiful woman was pinning a man to the ground, repeatedly stabbing a sharp knife into his chest. Blood was already pooling around them.

Yet, no one around them stepped forward to stop it.

Ian couldn't help but click his tongue.

Is this place really so simple?

Dressrosa, also known as the "Texas" of the world, right?

"How dare you cheat! Die, you bastard!"

The woman shouted loudly.

A crime of passion?

Ian thought, then he noticed that the residents of Dressrosa were casting approving glances at the woman.

What are they praising?

Then he suddenly remembered that the women of Dressrosa were known for their extreme attitudes toward love.

"Extreme" meant they could fall in love easily and would dedicate themselves completely to it, living up to the reputation of the "Land of Love and Passion."

But at the same time, when betrayed, they often acted in extreme ways, with public assassinations of their betrayers being a common occurrence.

What a Uchiha situation.

Ian commented to himself.

"That's right! Cut his throat!"

While Ian was thinking, Yamato had already moved to the woman's side, loudly offering advice, "Pierce his heart!"

The woman followed the advice completely, then looked up to thank Yamato, "Thank you for your support."

"You're welcome!"

Yamato grinned and said, "The traitors deserve to die!"

Although I knew this was something taught by Kaido, Ian couldn't help but feel like there was something else being hinted at.

"Well said!"

The woman, whose face was covered in blood, flashed a seductive smile. "Little sister, remember, love does not tolerate betrayal."

Ian's eye twitched. He felt uneasy and quickly grabbed Yamato's hand, pulling her away. "Let's go somewhere else."

As they hurried away, on the side of the street, a short-haired girl with brown hair suddenly froze, staring blankly at their retreating figures.

"What's wrong, Viola?"

A woman with pink hair, holding a small baby with the same pink hair, asked with concern.

"Sister, I have something to do. You go ahead and return first."

Viola gritted her teeth and, without a word, ran after them.

"Viola!"

Only her sister remained, utterly confused.

This country was facing a problem.

After her father hurriedly left with the troops, fourteen-year-old Princess Viola realized something was wrong.

She was the second daughter of King Riku and also the user of the Paramecia-type Glare Glare Fruit.

One of her abilities was the ability to see things from miles away.

So that day, she instinctively used her power to see what her father was doing.

What she saw was her father bowing in front of a black-haired boy, after her brother-in-law, the white-haired young man, had been easily defeated.

Then came her father rushing back, taking the troops to the Greenbit Cannon Forest.

Because the Glare Glare Fruit only allowed her to see images and not hear sounds, Viola didn't know exactly what happened. She didn't dare ask her father or brother-in-law, as both of them kept silent and told the family nothing.

But of course, the girl's heart was filled with worry because of this.

At this moment, after seeing the two young boys and girls, Viola was ready to do something.

Her Glare-Glare Fruit not only gave her the ability to see far distances, but also allowed her to read minds!

All she needed to do was get close to them, and she could read their thoughts! And the two of them wouldn't even notice.

She wanted to know what they were planning to do.

With that thought in mind, Viola hurriedly followed the two as they turned a corner, but before she could activate her power, they turned again, this time entering a narrow alley.

Viola gritted her teeth slightly and followed them.

However, when she entered the alley, she found that it was completely empty.

"How could this be?"

The girl was confused.

Instinctively, she wanted to use her power to search.

"Are you looking for us?"

The voice came from above.

Viola was stunned and looked up.

The boy and girl were stepping on the air, floating above her. They gently descended and landed right in front of her.

This is bad!

Viola's heart skipped a beat.

Her heartbeat nearly stopped.

Because she knew, these two were ridiculously strong!

Especially the black-haired boy, Ian the Skyfire—she knew that name!

In the face of danger, the girl's potential was triggered. She scratched the back of her head and acted clueless, saying, "I was just trying to get home. Did you misunderstand something?"

"Is that so?"

Yamato looked at Ian with surprise.

Ian only smiled and said, "Princess Viola, don't treat me like a fool."

"..."

Viola's body stiffened.

He knew!

How could he possibly know? Wasn't that strange?

Is this some kind of odd situation?

After spending so many days in Dressrosa, is it really that strange to have someone gather intelligence on the royal family? Especially after knowing Viola's abilities?

Ian sized up the young girl who was suddenly filled with fear.

The Giro Giro no Mi. This is quite a strategically valuable ability.

He had originally planned to seek her out when he left, but it turned out that she came right to him.

If he didn't offer her a position in the Beast Pirates, it would be a waste of this fateful encounter.

"Young lady," Ian referred to Viola, who was older than him by more than a year, as a "young lady."

"Have you ever considered joining the Beast Pirates?"

"Huh?"

Viola was momentarily stunned, then screamed in confusion, "What did you just say?"

"I said, if you don't join the Beast Pirates," Ian grinned widely, looking very kind.

"I will destroy Dressrosa."

Viola's face turned ashen in an instant.

"Hahahaha! Ian! You're at it again!"

But Yamato laughed heartily and patted Ian on the shoulder.

"Do you just love threatening people?"

"Because it's very effective."

Ian chuckled lightly.

"I've already said it, good people being threatened by bad people is a pirate specialty. Can't avoid it."

The next day.

Greenbit, by the coastline.

"Here! Here!"

Yamato cheerfully waved her hand towards the sky, "Dad! We're over here!"

In the sky, above the clouds, a massive figure slowly lowered its head. Its long body was faintly visible through the clouds.

"Kid, you sure know how to give orders!"

Ian laughed heartily, "What can I say? Other than Kaido-sensei, there's no one more suited for the job!"

Is there anyone in the Beast Pirates more fit for heavy lifting than Kaido?

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