Katakuri: You Might Not Be Able to Kill Us All Before You Run Out of Strength!
For the next few days, Ortolan spent his time relaxing on Cake Island, waiting for the other invited guests to come and participate in the Tea Party.
He didn't have much to do, so he spent his days hanging out with Katakuri and the others, fishing and shopping.
During this time, he also met with his other brothers and sisters on Cake Island.
This can be considered the first time Ortolan has met with his blood relatives, apart from a limited number of brothers such as Katakuri, Cracker, and Perospero.
The process was not smooth; the Charlotte Family members were all arrogant and extremely violent.
Ortolan didn't grow up with them, so their feelings and relationships weren't that deep. Some guys just didn't like Ortolan.
Why do you think that guy deserves all that? Why does Mom like and love him so much? Why does Katakuri take such good care of him?
In what way am I inferior to Ortolan?
So in the first two days, there were always tough guys from the Charlotte Family coming to challenge Ortolan.
As is well known, Ortolan is a kind-hearted person who strongly dislikes violence. He is always good at winning people over with virtue and is unwilling to have unnecessary conflicts with others.
So at first, Ortolan patiently refused these challenges to avoid fighting and damaging the harmony and affection between the brothers and sisters.
But those bastards were too aggressive. Since Ortolan was unwilling to make a move, they thought Ortolan was easy to bully, and their provocations escalated again.
In the end, with no other choice, Ortolan could only shake his head with a wry smile and accept their challenge.
The subsequent events... were roughly as follows: within two days, the island's medical system was operating at full capacity, and the Charlotte Family's hospital hosted a family celebration, where every single one of those who dared to challenge Ortolan was admitted.
From then on, life in Ortolan became much easier, and no more fools dared to come to him seeking violence.
This made the kind-hearted Ortolan feel that he had done a great deed, effectively easing the violent atmosphere in the Charlotte Family. He figured that these people would think twice before doing anything in the future. As the Fifth Son, Ortolan could be considered the elder brother to most of his brothers and sisters. At this moment, he also felt that he had fulfilled his duties and responsibilities as an elder brother.
Early this morning, Ortolan and Katakuri arrived at the port of Cake Island because several guests had informed them in advance that they would be arriving at Whole Cake Island this morning.
Katakuri remained polite under these circumstances. As a member of the family, he would usually come here to greet guests unless he had any other important matters to attend to. Ortolan was there to expand his network of contacts, so whenever Katakuri showed up, Ortolomeo would also come to join in the fun.
At the port dock, Ortolan, with a cigarette in his mouth and a donut in his hand, was waving it in front of Katakuri.
Katakuri's gaze followed the movement of the donut. After a moment, Katakuri said impatiently, "Torun, either eat it or put it away. What's the point of waving it in front of me?"
"I was worried you hadn't eaten breakfast, so I brought this for you. Do you want some?" Ortolan asked mischievously.
Katakuri swallowed hard. He wanted to say yes, but considering that this was a public occasion and the guests' ships were almost ready to dock, if he wanted to eat a donut now, he would have to take off his scarf and expose his true face, which was something he didn't want to do.
After taking a deep breath, Katakuri said, "If you don't put it away soon, I'm going to lose my temper!"
"But you can't beat me, can you?" Ortolan 'provoked' again.
Katakuri snorted coldly and said, "I am deeply loved and respected by my younger siblings in the clan. They will come to my aid if I raise my arm. Although you are strong, you may not be able to kill us all before you run out of strength!"
"You make a group fight sound so justified?" Ortolan retorted in surprise.
He actually wanted to say that his beloved younger brothers and sisters were all in the hospital, but considering that it would be a bit disrespectful to his second brother, he didn't say it out loud.
He then stopped teasing Katakuri, ate the donut in one bite, and said with a somewhat disgusted expression, "This stuff is way too sweet. How do you manage to eat so much tuna every day without getting tired of it?"
Hearing the word "Second Brother," Katakuri's mood instantly brightened. He no longer cared about Ortolan's previous offense and calmly said, "Liking is more important than anything else."
Just as the two were chatting, the passenger ship also docked, lowered its gangway, and then a man in a suit and tie, with a large belly and wearing an extravagant leather coat, stepped off the ship.
This guy also had a slicked-back hairstyle and was smoking a cigar; he looked every bit the boss.
Katakuri, fearing that Ortolan might not recognize him, informed him in advance. "Louis Field, the king of loan sharks in the dark world, has a huge amount of money. He has a good relationship with Mom, and we have cooperated with him quite a bit before. The relationship between the two is relatively harmonious. If you need money urgently, you can contact him and borrow his funds."
"If it's usury, the interest rate must be high, right? Is it worth it?" Ortolan hesitated for a moment before asking.
Katakuri looked at Ortolan with a surprised expression and said, "What interest? We're giving him face by asking to borrow money, and he still dares to ask for interest? Does he really think he's someone important?"
Ortolan then showed a look of sudden Satori, clapped his hands and said, "Second brother, you're right, I'm definitely going to be friends with him!"
Katakuri didn't go forward to greet him. The fact that he even came to the port was already a sign of respect. Although Luther Field was the king of the Dark World, his status was indeed not as great as that of Katakuri, the second prince of Totto Land Totto Land.
Therefore, upon disembarking and seeing Katakuri, he approached with a friendly smile and greeted him warmly, saying, "Lord Katakuri, thank you for coming to pick me up. I am extremely grateful."
Katakuri, with a cold expression and a detached tone, said, "Mr. Field, it's been a long time. My mother has been talking about you, her old friend, these past few days. Your presence will surely make this Tea Party even more wonderful. Welcome!"
It's clear that although Katakuri's expression was cold and his tone was indifferent, he still used words that showed respect for others.
After a slight pause, Katakuri raised his hand and gestured to Ortolan, saying, "This is Bane Ortolan, the youngest son of our Charlotte Family, and also my younger brother. I'd like to introduce you both today, and I hope you can get along well in the future."
After hearing this, Luther Field's expression became even more excited and enthusiastic. He reached out and grasped Ortolan's hand, shaking it vigorously twice, saying, "I've long heard rumors that Vice Admiral Bane, the Marines's rising star, has a close relationship with the Charlotte Family. I never imagined that you were also Ms. Linlin's child. This is quite unexpected. I've long wanted to get to know you. I've heard that you're now working in the New World. If there's anything I can do to help you in the future, please don't hesitate to ask, Vice Admiral Bane."
Clearly, even without Katakuri's introduction, Ortolan's face carries considerable prestige and status.
As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. Ortolan had no grudge against Lu Field, and might even need to borrow money from him in the future. Therefore, he smiled warmly and waved his arm, saying, "It's an honor to meet you. I've always wanted to make your acquaintance. Our G-5 Marines is currently undergoing rapid development, and we might need your help in the future..."
In fact, given Luther Field's current status, his profits mostly come from exploiting the lower classes. When facing ruthless figures like the Big Mom Pirates and Ortolan, his money is actually used to invest and build connections. Interest is the least important thing to him, so he is happy to have business dealings with Ortolan.
A short while later, after Lu Field left, a passenger ship also docked in the harbor. As the gangway was lowered, a stunningly beautiful woman with a slender figure, delicate features, and an aura of captivating charm and femininity gracefully descended the gangway.
And this woman, Hern, is none other than Stussy, the Queen of the Pleasure District!