Meanwhile, Marine HQ was preoccupied with their own internal dramas, including Marine Commander Marine HQ's infatuation with Sakura, a rabbit Mink, and the strange Oni girl claiming to be Oden who was causing a ruckus by trying to bathe with the men in Wano. As time went on, SmokedOut's reputation as a retired detective who enjoyed Meeyori's barbeques spread among the lurking legends. Many speculated about the secret ingredients and recipe that made her food taste so good, with some even suggesting that it was so irresistible that even the Kurozumi clan would die for it. Despite the rumors and his peaceful retirement, SmokedOut couldn't shake off the niggling feeling of concern about Meeyori and her cult. He occasionally caught himself wondering about the true nature of the "barbeques" and the hallucinogenic herbs he had ingested. But for now, he chose to enjoy his retirement in Wano, keeping his observations to himself and indulging in Meeyori's delicious but mysterious food, hoping that his former Marine friends would understand his decision in due time.