One Piece: It's always been you

Chapter 32 The Prince's Proposal (2)

Behind a house not far away, a pair of eyes were watching Lola and Yu's every move. He followed cautiously behind them, not daring to get too close nor too far. However, his large size meant that even when he used the houses along the street to hide himself, he still attracted the attention of passersby.

What is this person doing?

"He's acting suspiciously; he's definitely not a good person. I wonder who's being targeted."

"Maybe she's got her eye on someone but is too shy to say it. Young people these days are so timid."

The hushed whispers on the street made You notice the person behind you.

Yu's attention made the person hide further into the house. After hiding a little further back, he peeked out again, but seeing that Yu hadn't turned around and was still looking in his direction, he retreated again.

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No way, he's following me? No, he's following us? Could he be Katakuri or an enemy of the Big Mom Pirates? No, he's probably an enemy of the Big Mom Pirates. Seeing that the two ships were alone, he wanted to take them down one by one. So he sent someone to track them first. Luckily, he doesn't seem very bright.

Let's shake them off first. But... Lola is a bit of a problem; getting her to stop is difficult.

"Lord Loki, who have you been hiding from all this time?"

Hiding behind the house and following Yu and Lola was Loki, the giant prince, accompanied by his attendant Pora. The two had been on the island for half a month, and because of the giants, to avoid causing unnecessary trouble, they avoided appearing in the town unless absolutely necessary, and had been temporarily residing in the forest on the edge of the island.

But today, His Highness suddenly wanted to go to town to see what life was like for the non-giants, so Pora had no choice but to go with him.

But the prince remained hidden behind the house, and no one knew what he was doing.

"Shh, don't talk." Loki waved his hand, signaling Paula to hide and keep quiet. Unexpectedly, his wave created a gust of wind that blew the hair of the people around him.

"Look at that pink-haired woman, how beautiful and charming, how unique! This prince wants to marry her." Loki gave himself a thumbs-up. He almost crushed the small house in front of him.

"A pink-haired woman?" Pora peeked out and glanced at her, then quickly withdrew. "Your Highness has excellent taste. That woman looks very well-matched with you. Please do not hesitate to give your orders."

"Shh, shh, be quiet! I don't need you, I can do it myself! You stay here and don't make a sound." Loki had followed them all the way and figured out the route, so he planned to attack.

Loki ran up to the road Yu and Lola were walking on, stopped, and leaned against the house in what he thought was a very cool pose.

Lola walked past Loki, holding flowers, but instead of the expected "Please marry me!", she did. Yu's suspicions about this man deepened.

It seems they really are enemies! But is Lola really that persistent?! She's the type to propose to any man she meets, not letting a single one slip by, but she actually restrained herself to show the Big Mom Pirates' spirit!

As expected of Lola!

Yu had always thought Lola, this optimistic person, was a bit too naive. She never expected her to say she was so proud of the family. Although Yu doesn't like their mother, Big Mom, right now!

Seeing that Lola had distanced herself from Loki, Yu quickly followed and disappeared from Loki's territory. He made up an excuse and took a longer route back to the ship.

Although Yu was very careful on his way back, the two giants still arrived at Katakuri's ship early the next morning.

"Hello, I'd like to meet the pink-haired woman on the ship," Loki said nervously, his hands behind his back.

The chess soldier knew it was Lord Yu as soon as he heard about the pink hair, but why would he want to see Lord Yu?

"What do you want to see her for? Explain it clearly so we can relay your message."

"What kind of attitude is this? Do you even know who this person is?!" Pora was an impatient person. The little chess piece was disrespectful to His Highness the Prince. Without thinking twice, she just wanted to teach him a lesson.

"Don't speak, Pora! I want to propose to her, and I hope she can come out and accept my proposal in person!" As she spoke, she brought out the roses behind her, then put them away afterward, afraid that the surprise might be ruined if she didn't do something.

Loki was also experiencing love at first sight for the first time and wanted to propose to her. As he spoke, he couldn't help but blush with shyness.

"Wait here, I'll go tell them." He said one thing to their face, and another behind their backs. "Keep an eye on him, whatever you do, don't let him see Lord Yu. I'm going to find Lord Katakuri."

These chess soldiers are intelligent and have eyes and ears. Lord Yu wouldn't be 100% sure, but at least 99% of them are Lord Katakuri's. How could anyone propose to Lord Yu? Isn't this a public provocation of Lord Katakuri?

Yu had barely stepped out of her room when she saw a chess piece hurriedly running from the deck towards Katakuri's room. She couldn't help but wonder what could be so urgent so early in the morning. She ran up to the deck to peek and see what this astonishing thing was.

I don't know if I don't see it, I'm startled when I see it.

How did he manage to track him down?!

On my way home yesterday, I repeatedly checked to make sure no one was behind me, and there was nowhere I could hide for someone to follow me. How did he find me?

They found them and they came right away the next day. It seems they have a deep grudge against the Big Mom Pirates. And it's those two again; they've probably come to issue a challenge. To dare do this, they must have prepared thoroughly. However, Katakuri's side is outnumbered and outmatched, and because he exposed his whereabouts, he's in a somewhat passive position.

But this can't be blamed on Yu's lack of caution. The giant chieftain's height meant he didn't need to follow; he could simply stand at a distance with a telescope and be easily seen. Yu, to avoid being followed, took an unobstructed path, which gave him an even clearer view.

Yu really hadn't expected this. If she had known that she had been exposed in this way, she would probably have cried because she was so stupid.

Just as You was thinking about how to solve the problem, the sound of leather boots hitting the floor came from not far away.

Katakuri has arrived.

From Yu's position, he can see Katakuri and Loki. Katakuri can also see Yu from his angle, but the chess pieces behind him cannot see Yu; while Loki can only see half of his pink hair peeking out from behind the cabin door.

On the deck, Loki saw the pink hair and was already prepared to propose.

Yu saw the deep anger on Katakuri's face, which intensified especially after he saw her. She thought to herself, "I'm doomed. Is he angry because he knows I exposed him?" She knew she had to get there before Katakuri.

When Katakuri learned from the chess soldier that Yu was about to be proposed to, a surge of anger rose within him. How dare someone like him covet Yu's hand? He prepared to go to the deck to give him a warning, but then he saw Yu secretly standing just a doorway away from the deck, hesitating and unsure of what to do.

Did she really want to accept the proposal? The thought ignited her anger, and her face darkened further. She dared!

Yu slammed the door shut and leaped out, leaving Katakuri trapped inside.

Yu flew out so fast that Loki couldn't see the person's face clearly. But the instant Yu flew out and stood still with his arms outstretched, Loki spoke, and Yu spoke as well. The door behind them was kicked open, and Katakuri's voice rang out at the same time.

"Please marry me and be my bride!"

"If you dare, fight me one-on-one, but don't cause trouble for the people on the ship!"

"You dare to accept one and try!"

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(One more update today, coming right away! What a blunder, hahaha!)