It had been a few days since the party at Onigashima.
Katahara was with several Oni guards and Mik.
They were currently in the dungeon where the last remnants of the Beast Pirates were held.
Nine people were chained and handcuffed, with all their extremities restrained and their mouths covered so they couldn't even curse. Each individual was in a personal cell.
Katahara: I hope everyone has been able to recover from their injuries... I'm here because you were lucky enough to have another chance to improve your lives... take that thing off their mouths so they can speak.
Katahara: From now on, you will be working for me, one way or another... even if you want otherwise...
Receiving insults from all the prisoners.
Katahara: Close their mouths again...
Everyone had their mouths sealed again.
Katahara: So, who should I start with...
At that moment, Katahara began carving loyalty runes into 5 prisoners, taking a few hours and screams of pain that could still be heard even with their mouths covered.
The 5 prisoners had the loyalty rune carved into their skin, still bleeding, each in different parts of their body.
Katahara: Now that I've finished drawing on everyone, it's time to talk... take that thing off their mouths.
King: I don't know what you're planning, but you won't break us.
Katahara: Silence.
With a simple command, none of the prisoners could open their mouths to speak.
Katahara: Now, let's talk... Let's start with King, my scientists will experiment on you. I would like to say it won't be painful, but Judge is a sadistic bastard, so they will experiment with you in the most painful way possible until they get your genetic code... Look on the bright side, once they get your genetic code, they will begin artificially reviving your race... your clones, of course, more loyal to me.
Queen was surprised by Katahara's statement, but King was even more shocked.
Katahara: As for you, Queen, you will join the Adeptus Mechanicus as a GREAT MASTER, some of your MADS friends are there... so you'll feel right at home.
To look at the Page One Ulti siblings.
Katahara: You, Page One, Ulti, and Who's-Who, will be under Laffitte's direct orders... I'm sorry for the others, I have no use for them.
As he pulled out a pistol from his waist.
He aimed at Sasaki who was looking at him in panic.
Bam
The sound left everyone present frozen.
Then he aimed at Jack.
Katahara: You served your purpose well, Jack... but as I said, you have no value to me.
Bam
Shooting Jack's eye.
Katahara: Black Maria, although you're beautiful, you have nothing else... although I'll let my men have fun with you, you have no other value to me... goodbye.
Black Maria looked at Katahara in horror, then turned to King for help, before being shot.
Bam
Then Katahara put a fruit on the corpse of everyone present.
As he took a fruit out of his pocket to show it to the others.
Katahara: Maybe you recognize this fruit... it's the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryū [Fish-Fish Fruit: Blue Dragon model], the fruit of your deceased captain.
All the remaining prisoners were in shock at this revelation.
He then put away Kaido's fruit and raised the other fruits.
It didn't take long for the other fruits to start changing shape and color.
Katahara: Kumo no Mi Model: Rosamigare Guraubogeryi (Spider), Ryū Ryū no Mi Model: Torikeratopusu and the Zō Zō no Mi Model: Manmosu (Mammoth). Today was a great harvest, don't you think, X-Drake?
X-Drake didn't respond, just stared at Katahara.
Katahara: X-Drake... captain of the SWORD special forces unit of the Marines, tasked with monitoring the movements taking place in the Country of Wano by the Beast Pirates... I also know you have great loyalty to the organization... you would choose death over confession to the enemy... But I'll let Laffitte and Shiryu have fun with you until you break... we'll see how much you can endure.
X-Drake was in complete shock at the revelation, his identity had been discovered by the worst possible enemy.
Katahara: Release everyone, except him... I'll bring Laffitte and Shiryu to have fun with him later.
Katahara left the place, while Queen and King headed to the Adeptus Mechanicus laboratories, escorted by dozens of guards.
Meanwhile, Page One, Ulti, and Who's-Who met with Laffitte to receive orders from their new boss, which greatly pleased Laffitte.
Several hours passed until Katahara arrived at what was left of the capital of the flowers. The city had suffered enormous damage due to the recent battle that had not only changed the geography of the place, but also that of its surroundings.
Katahara was with Ryuma, Dabi, Van Augur, and Laxus, and in front of them were all the Mugiwara crew.
Katahara: So you enjoyed your stay here...
Without receiving any response.
Katahara: It seems you don't want to talk, eh... well, then I will.
Jimbe: Just tell us what you want, we'll set sail after this talk, King Crow.
Katahara: Straight to the point, excellent... Nami, tell me how much you love money...
Nami, who was nervous to be in front of Katahara, didn't know how to respond.
Katahara: Currently, my vault is full, not to mention other things, and I need a bookkeeper who also sorts all my assets, and seeing that you have a close relationship with my first commander... who better than you, Nami... Although of course, to do this, you would have to leave your crew, you would have a seven-figure monthly salary, and you can also spend more time with Laxus as a plus.
Leaving everyone present dumbfounded, especially Nami, who was using her brain to its maximum capacity.
Nami felt overwhelmed by Katahara's offer. On the one hand, the idea of earning such a high salary was tempting, and being able to spend more time with Laxus was something she longed for. But on the other hand, she loved her crew and didn't want to leave them. Moreover, working for Katahara meant joining a pirate crew that did not share her values.
After a moment of reflection, Nami made a decision.
Nami: I'm sorry, Katahara, but I can't accept your offer. I love my crew and don't want to leave them. Also, I can't join a pirate crew that doesn't share my values. I appreciate the offer, but it's not what I'm looking for right now.
Katahara: I understand your position, Nami. Don't worry, I won't force you to join my crew if you don't want to. However, if you change your mind in the future, the doors will always be open for you... just keep in mind that the great era of pirates is coming to an end...
Leaving a big question mark for all the Mugiwara crew.
Katahara: Roronoa Zoro... you are a good swordsman, but you know that your dream of becoming the world's best swordsman will never... never happen, to do that you would have to defeat Ryuma and then Shiryu who is the one who holds that title... and of course, defeat me in a sword duel, after all, I am the captain of such monsters... You have the talent and discipline that only a few people possess... I value and respect that kind of people...
Everyone was guessing that Katahara would ask Zoro to join his crew as he did with Nami.
Katahara: But that's not enough for you to leave your crew... so I propose to you... To tell you what happened to Kuina after you left the Shimotsuki Village.
Zoro drew his sword at that moment.
Ryuma: I thought you were smarter and less impulsive, young swordsman.
While Ryuma's Shusui Katana was already at Zoro's neck.
Zoro: Don't you dare speak about Kuina... you know nothing.
Katahara: After leaving the Shimotsuki Village, Koushirou revived his beloved daughter Kuina... if you want to know everything that happened to your beloved Kuina since then... join me, Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro remained silent, staring at Katahara with Ryuma's sword at his neck.
Despite his anger and pain at the mention of Kuina, he couldn't ignore the offer that was being made to him.
Zoro was in shock, and his mind was filled with questions. How is it possible that Kuina is alive? How is it possible that Koushirou revived her? Why didn't he tell him before?
Zoro: What... what are you saying? Kuina... is alive?
Katahara: That's right, Roronoa Zoro. Kuina is alive, and Koushirou revived her using the advanced technology we have developed in Wano. But to know more, you need to join my crew.
Zoro was conflicted. On the one hand, he was excited about the possibility of knowing more about Kuina, and on the other hand, he didn't want to leave his crew and his dream of becoming the world's best swordsman.
Zoro: I'm sorry, Katahara, but I can't accept your offer. I appreciate your respect for my skill and discipline, but my dream cannot be fulfilled by teaming up with someone else. Also, I have a promise to keep to my captain and my crew.
Katahara: I understand, Roronoa Zoro. I respect your decision and your loyalty to your crew. But if you ever change your mind, don't hesitate to look for me... Just keep this in mind, my days as a pirate are numbered.
Zoro: I'll keep that in mind.