Whole Cake Island
The daily newspaper, distributed by Morgan's messenger seagulls, had reached every corner of the world in record time. At Whole Cake Island, the Charlotte family, gathered for their daily tea ritual, discovered the shocking news coming from Thriller Bark.
Custard, one of the sisters, read aloud, "Gecko Moria, the audacious Shichibukai, attempted to seize a ship from the Infinity Pirates. His ambition was short-lived. Toji, the Pirate Killer, one of the Emperor Gojo D. Satoru's Curses, annihilated over 600 zombies and defeated Moria along with one of the Four Mysteries. A crushing victory for Gojo's crew!"
A silence followed, only interrupted by the clinking of teacups. Then Daifuku, with his booming voice, broke the atmosphere, "What an idiot! Going directly after Gojo? That's suicide!"
Four nodded impressively, "Toji, the Pirate Killer... Even the terrors of the New World fear him."
Katakuri, arms crossed, calmly added, "That's what happens when a mere Shichibukai challenges an Emperor."
Brulée chimed in, "We often hear about the Curses and their colossal bounties, but they remain elusive."
"They roam the Grand Line alone," clarified Amande, her cigarette dangling from her lips. "Gojo doesn't give them complete freedom, but they are unpredictable."
Smoothie, who had been silent until then, sipped her tea. Custard teased with a mocking smile, "You've found yourself a fiancé with a fearsome crew, imouto!"
Smoothie choked slightly, her cheeks blushing. She recalled Gojo's daring actions.
"We're not married yet," she replied, her voice slightly trembling. "We're just getting to know each other."
Four burst into laughter. "Wise words!" But before he could continue, a fist crashed into his face.
At the tea table, Galette, sitting at the end, whispered Smoothie's words, "We're just getting to know each other," a maniacal smile lighting up her face. Her eyes sparkled with contained mischief. Without a word, she rummaged in her jacket, her fingers grabbing a small video snail. She placed it on the table, instantly drawing the curious gazes of the Charlotte family.
Galette pressed a button, and the video snail projected a flickering image. The scene unfolded before the astonished eyes of the assembly: Gojo, advancing towards Smoothie with casual confidence, a daring smile on his lips. He stopped in front of her, gently lifted her chin, and without hesitation, kissed her with a passion that made several sisters blush. Gojo's hands slid slowly, brushing against Smoothie's waist before lingering on her ample curves, her plump buttocks seeming to captivate all his attention. The video abruptly stopped, leaving a deafening silence.
Custard stifled a giggle, Daifuku widened his eyes, and even Katakuri raised an eyebrow. Brulée, mouth agape, murmured, "That's... daring." Amande, with her cigarette frozen, let out an admiring whistle. "Gojo doesn't do subtlety."
Smoothie, mortified, stared at the table, her cheeks crimson. "Galette!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with shame and anger. "Where did you get that?!"
Galette burst into hysterical laughter, pounding her fist on the table. "From a curious seagull, let's say!" She leaned in, her smile growing wider. "Getting to know each other, huh? Looks like a crash course!"
Smoothie, regaining composure, clenched her fists. "It's not what you think," she said, her voice firmer. Then she stood up, her intimidating aura filling the room. "Anyone else wants to talk about Gojo and me?"
An awkward silence settled, only broken by Cracker, one of the three sweet generals. Biting into a biscuit, he flashed a predatory smile.
"One day, perhaps, we'll face the Infinity Pirates..."
His brothers exchanged grave looks. Today's alliances did not guarantee tomorrow's peace.
***
Onigashima, Wano Country
Miles away, in the imposing castle of Onigashima, Kaido, the Emperor of the seas, perused the same newspaper. A bottle of sake in hand, he gulped a mouthful, his thunderous laughter resonating in the hall.
"Wororororo! Moria, weak as always! Gojo, your crew is full of flair!"
He slammed the bottle down forcefully, his expression turning serious.
"If we clash again, Gojo... one of us will die."
His eyes wandered into the flames of the brazier, where visions of upcoming battles danced.
***
Two weeks later, Infinity Pirates' territory
In a luxurious room of a castle overlooking an island in the New World, Satoru D. Gojo and Toji Fushiguro, lounging on couches, exchanged their usual nonchalant banter. Toji, freshly returned from his overwhelming victory, wore an enigmatic smile.
"So, Toji-kun, what's new in the New World?" Gojo inquired, raising an eyebrow.
"Oh, interesting things," Toji replied laconically. "Even Whitebeard's pirates are in the mix."
Gojo sat up slightly, intrigued. "Whitebeard? Has it been, what, three years since we last crossed paths? What's going on?"
Toji shrugged. "One of their commanders, Thatch, was taken out by one of their own. A guy named Marshall D. Teach."
Gojo whistled, impressed. "Killing a Whitebeard commander? Teach has guts... or he's completely insane."
"Apparently, he wanted a Devil Fruit," Toji added, nonchalant. "Portgas D. Ace, commander of the second fleet, has been on his trail for three weeks."
Gojo stood up and approached the window, his gaze sweeping across the horizon. The sea, deceptively calm, seemed to whisper promises of chaos.
"A Devil Fruit worth such a risk... Interesting. Teach never inspired trust in me."
A pensive silence settled. Toji, sprawled on his couch, seemed already elsewhere, but Gojo flashed a smile.
"The seas are stirring, Toji-kun. Don't you find it exciting?"
Toji burst into laughter. "You're incorrigible!"
Gojo turned his attention back to the ocean, his smile widening. A storm was brewing, and he intended to be at its center.