Because he was preoccupied with Uta situation, Sherwin didn’t waste much time bickering with Cracker. After a few casual remarks, he sent the uninvited guest packing.

As for the matter of Uta performing at the Tea Party...

He would leave that headache to Shanks. For now, the priority was addressing Uta psychological state.

Sherwin had originally intended to use "Naruto Meow" as a warning for Uta, but now he was more inclined to use it as a test to see if she had already begun harboring similar ideas.

However, the plot regarding the Eye of the Moon Plan appeared quite late in the story. Even though Sherwin version of "Naruto Meow" was considerably streamlined due to his incomplete memory, it would still take several days to reach that point.

Fortunately, they didn’t have any particularly urgent matters to attend to, and since they had planned to stay and help rebuild Elegia anyway, they had plenty of time.

In addition, Uta and the Felynes continued to livestream their singing every day. With the News Bird Association assisting with the broadcasts each time, she reached the heights in just a few days that would have normally taken her a year or two, becoming a world-class diva in her own right.

Due to Uta sudden explosion in popularity, even the struggle between the Alliance of a Hundred and the World Government over Vegapunk had eased significantly...

Whether they were pirates or Marines, both sides would tacitly stop fighting to listen whenever Uta was livestreaming her songs.

When Sherwin learned of this situation from Morgans, his face twisted into a look of pure bewilderment.

He could only conclude that this was simply how things worked in this world.

A few peaceful days passed, and Klee Meow "Naruto Meow" finally reached the mention of the "Eye of the Moon" plan. Although the conclusion of Obito and Madara arcs was still far off, the concept of the "Infinite Tsukuyomi" was finally introduced by Klee Meow.

And then...

Sherwin, who had been keeping a close eye on Uta, noticed a distinct change in her expression.

So, this girl really has had these thoughts for a long time!

In that case, wouldn’t his request for Morgans to help expand the broadcast be a case of well-intentioned meddling gone wrong?

Sherwin mouth twitched several times. He decided that his first move would be to go and pick all the exciteshroom on the island.

That way, even if Uta truly intended to launch an "Infinite Tsukuyomi," she would at least hold out until she collapsed from exhaustion, just like ten years ago.

Additionally, he had to find a way to get Gordon to hand over those musical scores and then destroy them as soon as possible.

"This ’Eye of the Moon’ plan... it sounds pretty good. Why is he the villain?"

Just as Sherwin was pondering how to deal with the aftermath, Uta suddenly spoke up in a weak voice.

Eh?

Sherwin was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted instantly.

Although the concept of the "Uta World" was based on the powers of the Sing-Sing Fruit, the idea was actually fostered by fans who constantly poured their grievances out to Uta.

Even though the current Uta had become a world-class diva, she hadn’t served as a sounding board for her fans for years like she did in the movie version.

Therefore, even if she had similar thoughts, they were likely just recently formed and extremely immature.

"It not good at all, Meow!"

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Without waiting for Sherwin to speak and reverse Uta extreme thinking, the little Ragdoll cat who was telling the story shook her head in protest.

"Klee Meow doesn’t want to be locked inside an illusion! No matter how happy or interesting the world in the illusion is, fake is fake. Klee Meow doesn’t want to live in a fantasy, Meow!"

The other Felynes, along with Shirahoshi and Yamato, nodded in agreement, and even Gordon expressed a negative attitude toward the plan.

Seeing the flicker of hesitation on Uta face, Sherwin followed up, "Moreover, this plan has one fatal flaw... if only the spirit exists, it is impossible to produce offspring. Doing this would only lead to the complete extinction of humanity."

"B-but, since everyone has abandoned their physical bodies, wouldn’t having no descendants be fine? Regardless, everyone souls will not disappear," Uta argued, unable to help herself.

"All things have an end. Even the hardest rocks will gradually weather under the ravages of time. How can you be sure that souls do not have a lifespan?" Sherwin asked in return.

"If souls are truly immortal, then where are the souls of all those who died in the past?"

Faced with Sherwin question, Uta, who likely only had an elementary school level of education, had no idea how to answer.

"Even if we take ten thousand steps back and assume the soul is immortal, how many people could survive in such an unchanging world? No one dies, and no new people are born.

If it continues like this, a day will eventually come when everyone loses interest in everything. At that point, living would be worse than being dead."

Taking advantage of Uta silence, Sherwin continued to press the advantage, describing the consequences as severely as possible.

Uta lowered her head dejectedly. "You’re right. I thought about it too simply..."

She was persuaded just like that?

Sherwin blinked, his feelings somewhat complicated.

After all, he had prepared himself for a long-winded debate, but Uta gave up just as he was getting started. It gave Sherwin the awkward sensation of punching a ball of cotton.

As expected, a young girl with this level of education is quite easy to fool.

It was a good thing to be able to convince Uta to give up on that nonsense plan, so Sherwin quickly adjusted his mindset.

Furthermore, Uta giving up on that plan wasn’t the end of it if her psychological issues weren’t resolved, this girl would sooner or later do something else unexpected.

It wasn’t entirely impossible that one day she might suddenly decide to "stand in the heavens" or "snap her fingers."

But then again, Uta had been broadcasting for so many days, and that guy Shanks still hadn’t called him... Was he planning to just rush straight to Elegia?

Evidently, Sherwin had forgotten that he seemed to have a bit of a talent for being a "jinx." Just as he finished grumbling, the portable Den Den Mushi on his wrist began to ring.

The Hunter steadiness was engraved in his bones although he wasn’t yet sure who was calling, Sherwin still moved away from Uta and Gordon.

Then...

"Sherwin! Why the hell did you go to Elegia?!"

Shank anxious voice immediately erupted from the Den Den Mushi.

"Our Felynes heard Uta singing, so they wanted to become friends with her."

Despite already knowing everything, Sherwin chose to play dumb since explaining would be too much trouble. He replied with a tone that suggested it was the most natural thing in the world.

Then, he decisively seized the initiative in the conversation...

"Speaking of which, what exactly did Elegia do to provoke you back then? Now that only a little girl and an old man are left, you still don’t plan on letting it go?"

"...No, there was actually a hidden story behind that incident."

Shanks remained silent for a good while before finally deciding to tell Sherwin the truth. "Uta... she actually my daughter..."

After silently listening to Shanks recount the truth he had known all along, Sherwin couldn’t help but blurt out the criticism he had been holding back:

"You really are Yasopp captain. As a father, you’re not lagging behind your crewman at all."

"I... I was worried that Uta would be immersed in guilt because of what happened back then..."

Shanks defended himself with very little confidence.

"So, in your opinion, telling Uta the truth is more serious than betraying her, abandoning her, making her live with an old man she’d only known for a few days for over ten years without contact with anyone else, and even leaving her in a city that had been completely destroyed... all of that added together?"

"...I’m heading over right now!"

After Sherwin questioning, Shanks also realized that his behavior back then seemed rather foolish.

"It fine if you come over, but don’t let Uta find out," Sherwin reminded him.

"Why?!"

"You still have the face to ask why?!" Sherwin was so frustrated he laughed.

"Have you forgotten what kind of image you have in Uta eyes right now? How do you plan to face her then? Or are you just going to tell her the truth you’ve hidden for over ten years right on the spot?"

"Oh, wait... Uta might already know the truth..."

Before Shanks could react, Sherwin gave him another "surprise."

"Back when your destruction of Elegia was mentioned, Klee Meow said that Uta emotions felt off, that she ounded’ very painful... Thinking about it now, she probably sensed the truth from somewhere."

"Then I..."

"Then you still can’t just appear right in front of her!" Sherwin continued to pour cold water on Shanks.

"Even if Uta already knows the truth, she keeps saying ’I hate pirates the most.’ Clearly, she hasn’t forgiven you yet.

If you suddenly show up now, it will only provoke her further. Wait until I find a chance to discuss it with Gordon and do some psychological prep work for Uta first."

"Thank you, Sherwin! I owe you one!"

Shanks was deeply moved.

Sherwin curled his lips indifferently. Just as he was about to hang up, he suddenly remembered something...

"Speaking of which, I’ve been in Elegia for so many days now. How come you only seem to have found out just now?"

"..."

There was a long silence on the other end before Shank voice rang out, full of resentment: "Why don’t you ask your little Klee Meow exactly what she stuffed into our chef hands!"

Sherwin: "..."

Is that my fault?

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