Chapter 445 - The Aggrieved Mansherry, Expanding Onigashima

The moment Mansherry saw Luffy, the gloom on her face vanished instantly.

With gleaming eyes and a beaming smile, she hurriedly ran around her tiny desk, arms outstretched as she launched herself straight at Luffy.

"Luffy!!!"

Her voice carried both excitement and grievance, her tiny figure moving at full speed toward him.

Luffy instinctively stretched out his hand to catch her, but the little fairy princess crashed into his chest with surprising force. The impact was so strong that it knocked him off balance, causing him to stumble back half a step.

The tiny princess latched onto his collar, clinging tightly to him like a koala, her delicate wings fluttering slightly before she let out a sniffle.

And then—

She burst into tears.

"Luffy, you haven't come to see me for twelve days and eight hours! I thought... I thought you had forgotten me!~"

Her tiny hands clutched at his clothes, her sobs muffled against his chest.

Luffy felt a pang of guilt as he looked down at the tearful little princess. He had been so preoccupied with everything happening around him that he had completely neglected her.

He reached up with a finger, gently stroking Mansherry's back in an attempt to soothe her. His voice softened as he spoke.

"Sorry, Sherry... I was wrong this time. I apologize."

Hearing his sincere tone, Mansherry sniffled, slowly lifting her head to look at him.

Luffy smiled and added, "As compensation, I have a surprise for you. Come with me."

Mansherry hesitated for only a moment before nestling into his palm. With her tiny hands, she wiped away her tears and gazed up at him. Seeing his apologetic face, her innocent heart melted almost immediately.

Her pouty lips quivered for just a second longer before she nodded happily.

"Hmm!" she hummed in approval, her sadness forgotten.

Watching this, Kujaku couldn't help but chuckle.

"Seriously… only Tontatta girls are this simple and easy to appease," she murmured, shaking her head in amusement.

She couldn't help but imagine what Hancock would have done if Luffy had ignored her for over ten days.

Would she have sat around crying?

Absolutely not.

Hancock would have stormed in, wrapped Luffy up in her snake coils, and drained him until she was satisfied that he wouldn't dare to forget her again.

Everyone present knew that Luffy's neglect of Mansherry wasn't intentional.

For the past several weeks, he had been occupied dealing with the chaos caused by Kaido and Big Mom's alliance. It wasn't just battles—there were political negotiations, island defenses, and countless responsibilities.

But there was also another reason—

Mansherry's size.

The harsh reality was that men were pigs.

If a woman wasn't someone they could "have", they would naturally start ignoring her existence, even subconsciously.

But now…

With the help of the Size-Size Fruit, Mansherry would be able to grow into a normal human size.

Once that happened, there was no way Luffy would continue ignoring her.

After comforting her properly, Luffy scribbled a note requesting her leave from hospital duties. With that taken care of, he was ready to head out.

Now that Luffy had mastered his magnetic abilities, he no longer needed any tools to fly.

Using his power, he controlled the magnetic fields around him, lifting everyone into the air with ease.

As their bodies ascended, Olivia couldn't help but marvel at the spectacle below them.

Looking down from the sky, Onigashima was truly breathtaking.

Outside the island, ships were coming and going in an endless stream, and the city streets were bustling with life. The once notorious pirate stronghold had transformed into a prosperous hub.

She let out a proud sigh.

"No matter how many times I see this view, it never gets old."

Her eyes shone as she observed the fruits of their labor.

"For over half a year, we've poured countless resources and manpower into Onigashima's development. Now, it stands among the most famous islands in the world."

She continued, her voice brimming with pride.

"With seastone production and cutting-edge technology like our computers, it won't be long before Onigashima becomes a global economic giant. Soon, it will be too crowded, and we'll struggle to keep up with demand."

Hearing this, Luffy and the others lowered their gazes, admiring the bustling city beneath them.

Unlike many world-famous islands, Onigashima had grown from nothing, built entirely by their hands. That thought filled them all with a unique sense of pride.

However, while the girls were pleased, Luffy frowned.

"Onigashima is developing well, yeah… but it's still way too small," he muttered.

He folded his arms, deep in thought.

"At most, it can hold forty to fifty thousand people. That's not enough. I want it to be bigger—a true nation of its own."

Alpha, who had been listening, groaned.

"No way! It's already exhausting to patrol this place every day," she complained. "If it gets even bigger, I won't even have time to train or rest!"

Luffy shot her a look of annoyance.

"Do you think the 10,000 Marines I recruited are just here to eat and slack off?"

Alpha pouted.

Luffy smirked. "Once those Marines finish training, they'll take over the patrolling duties. You'll only need to step in when there's trouble beyond their capabilities."

He grinned.

"After all, you're a commander, not a glorified security guard."

Alpha huffed, but didn't argue further.

Luffy had only been thinking out loud, but his words had planted a seed in Violet's mind.

As they rose further, she hesitated before speaking up.

"Um… Luffy?"

"Hm? What is it?" he asked.

Violet brushed a strand of hair from her face, her expression thoughtful.

"With your current abilities, do you think you could move Dressrosa?"

Luffy blinked in surprise. "Move Dressrosa?"

She nodded.

"If possible… I'd like to ask for your help," she said seriously.

"You already know that Dressrosa is a kingdom of love and passion, famous for its tourism and culture. If we could merge it with Onigashima, our combined population would make your dream a reality much faster."

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