"Sherwin! What going on with that news in the paper?!"

Before Shanks even arrived, his phone call came through first.

However, this was within Sherwin expectations.

After all, Morgans wasn’t about to pass up a sensational headline like "The Ancient Sealed Demon." Consequently, the day after Sherwin and the others dealt with Tot Musica, relevant reports, onsite photos, and even combat videos from the physical world had spread across the entire globe.

In fact, after resolving her inner turmoil, Uta had wanted to expose the truth of what happened years ago as well.

She planned to step forward proactively and express her desire to make amends for her past sins to everyone.

Although Uta actions in the movie were somewhat abstract, she was essentially a kind person at heart otherwise, she wouldn’t have attempted to initiate something like the "Project Tsuki no Me" just because of her fan grievances.

However, her straightforward idea was stopped by Sherwin.

It wasn’t that Sherwin didn’t support the sentiment, but if the truth of those years was exposed, the fact that Uta was Shank daughter would most likely be impossible to hide.

Otherwise, there would be no way to explain why the Red Hair Pirates were willing to take the blame.

If that happened, things would become quite dangerous for Uta, who was currently determined to make Elegia great again.

Furthermore, those who wanted to use her to threaten Shanks certainly wouldn’t care about the safety of Elegia, which would likely end up being destroyed all over again.

Therefore, even if Uta wanted the truth of the past to come to light, it would be best to wait until the matters between her and Shanks were resolved and they had discussed it clearly with the Red Hair Pirates.

After all, although Sherwin cat-paw flag now hung over Elegia, he and the Felynes couldn’t stay there forever.

Sherwin reasoning was very sound. Uta, not wanting Elegia to suffer another disaster because of her, naturally stopped insisting.

However, when Sherwin tentatively mentioned Shanks, she chose to remain silent, clearly still undecided on what she should do.

"It just like it said in the newspaper... my Felyne accidentally summoned that Tot-Musica thing. It was honestly thanks to Uta fruit ability that we were able to deal with it."

Facing Shank questioning, Sherwin not only responded with a calm and breezy attitude but even complained in return:

"You didn’t explain it clearly back then either. I didn’t know that damn sheet music could summon Tot-Musica just by being sung. I thought Uta had released it using her fruit ability!"

"...It really wasn’t released by Uta?"

Shanks was still a bit skeptical, thinking Sherwin was following his example and taking the fall for Uta.

After all, from his perspective, Elegia had produced so many musicians over the years, yet let alone releasing Tot-Musica, most didn’t even know the sheet music existed.

Conversely, Uta had only been on the island for a few days before Tot-Musica actively delivered the score into her hands.

Therefore, he actually thought the same as Sherwin and the generations of Elegia royal family: that the Sing-Sing Fruit was a necessary condition for summoning Tot-Musica.

"Am I really that stupid? Under the circumstances where you informed me Uta could release Tot-Musica, would I be dumb enough to show her that sheet music?"

Although Sherwin knew Shanks was likely just overwhelmed by concern, he still couldn’t help but roll his eyes wildly.

"Besides, even if someone had to take the fall, I wouldn’t be willing to let my own Felyne take it. I would have put it on my own head, just like you did."

To Shanks, Sherwin latter reason—one he could personally relate to—was actually much more persuasive.

"I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I misunderstood you..." He apologized repeatedly at first, then asked cautiously and with concern:

"Then... how is Uta doing? Didn’t you say she likely already knew the truth about what happened back then?"

"Oh, we’ve already talked it out. This accidental summoning of Tot Musica actually became a breakthrough. Uta even intends to face the mistakes she made when she was a child..."

Sherwin gave Shanks a brief overview of the situation and then added with a retaliatory sigh:

"It a pity that whenever I mention you, Uta refuses to say a single word. It looks like she still hasn’t forgiven you... Tsk tsk."

"...Hahahahaha! It doesn’t matter! I believe that Uta will forgive me one day. After all, we are father and daughter! Besides, as long as Uta can let go of her inner turmoil, I’m already satisfied! Even if she continues to resent me, it what I deserve."

Shanks only remained silent for a few seconds before laughing quite open-mindedly...

This left Sherwin, who wanted to watch the drama unfold, feeling a lack of accomplishment. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Furthermore, based on his understanding of Uta and the final outcome of the movie, it was actually quite easy for Shanks to obtain Uta forgiveness...

No, he had to get Klee Meow and the others to help talk to Uta he couldn’t let a guy like Shanks get away with it so easily! Since the most important issue had already been resolved, Sherwin "fun-seeker" soul naturally and quickly revived.

However, when he ended the call with Shanks and returned to the Felyne side, he discovered that he didn’t seem to need to bring this matter up intentionally...

"Of course you can’t forgive him that easily, meow!"

(=`へ=)

Haibara Meow folded her arms and tilted her head up proudly, saying to Uta,

"If that idiot Sherwin dared to leave me behind, I would definitely take severe revenge, ignore him for ten or eight years, and then decide whether or not to forgive him based on the situation, meow!"

"Ten or eight years... wouldn’t that be a bit too long?"

As Sherwin expected, Uta was actually more inclined to forgive Shanks, especially since she had already resolved her other inner conflict.

"Don’t forget, he left you here for ten years, meow! Giving him the cold shoulder for ten or eight years is just returning the favor in kind, meow!"

(=`н=)

Haibara Meow reprimanded her, frustrated by her lack of resolve: "If you forgive him so easily, can you really swallow the resentment of being abandoned for ten years, meow?!"

"I... I can’t swallow it!"

Under the kitten reminder and instigation, the resentment Uta had accumulated over the years finally erupted. She nodded her head in agreement: "Exactly! I can’t forgive Shanks so easily!"

Baby-5 immediately suggested with murderous intent, "That not enough! A father who abandons his daughter has no reason to exist in this world! Let just finish him off!"

"Th-that won’t be necessary..."

Uta gave a forced smile and shuffled two steps to the side, subconsciously distancing herself from Baby-5.

Then Yamato ran over to join the fray. "If you’re not satisfied with Shanks as a father, you can just change to a different one! Don’t you still have Gordon? Or you could be like me and take him as your father!"

She reached out and pulled Kaido Meow over, half-boasting and half-recommending.

"...Stop trying to add more daughters for me, meow!"

Kaido Meow smacked Yamato on the forehead with a paw, then shoved her away from Uta. "Her situation is different from yours. Shanks still cares about her, so stop making a mess of things here, meow!"

Uta, whose resentment had already been stirred up by Haibara Meow, began to waver again upon hearing those words.

At the critical moment, it still came down to Haibara Meow!

The little kitten gave a habitual huff before warning, "If you forgive Shanks so easily now, be careful he doesn’t abandon you again in the future. After all, as long as he offers a slight apology, you’ll forgive him meow."

(=`へ=)

Although Sherwin had hoped for this little schemer to take action, those words gave him a strong sense of déjà vu—it was just like those "best friends" back on Earth who love to advise people to break up...

But regardless, Uta was ultimately convinced by Haibara Meow. Not only would she not forgive Shanks easily, but she also planned to give him a harsh lesson.

"Klee can lend you bombs to blow up the red-haired middle-aged man meow!"

(=`=)

The kind little Ragdoll immediately offered Uta her fire support.

"If you plan to get physical, you must bring me along meow!"

(=`=)l▄︻╤

"I can help get him drunk so it easier for you to make a move meow~"

(●ω●)

"I can also help put laxatives in his food! Although doing so violates a chef principles, you are a good friend of Sister Sasha, so I can make an exception for this meow!"

(=`ー=)

The other little kittens also chimed in with their suggestions.

What bad intentions could a little kitten have? They just wanted to help their good friend vent some frustration.

However, the most "loyal" one was still a certain scheming little kitten, who was currently and actively recommending various prototype versions of the potions she usually made to Uta...

It really has to be Haibara Meow!