Ares rubbed Katakuri's head and said with a smile, "Katakuri, I don't have much time to tell you what's happened lately. I've already decided to leave Hachinosu Island and form my own pirate crew."
"What!?"
Katakuri immediately raised his head in disbelief, his eyes widening. "Big Brother Ares is leaving the Rocks Pirates!? But..."
"Could it be!? Captain Rocks is dead!?"
Ares shook his head. "No, he isn't. But I'll definitely kill him with my own hands someday. Katakuri, you..."
"Would you like to join my God of War Pirates!?"
At those words, Katakuri's eyes lit up, but hesitation and inner struggle immediately surfaced in them.
Kaido grinned from the side. "Worororo—Katakuri, this is a great opportunity! With your abilities, you'll definitely become an officer of the God of War Pirates in the future!"
"With Katakuri's talent... naturally, there won't be a problem," Slada said.
Kuma, meanwhile, studied Katakuri curiously. He knew that this boy had awakened Conqueror's Haki at such a young age.
He possessed the "qualities of a king"!
Ares could see Katakuri's hesitation, so he said with a smile, "Katakuri, it's fine if you don't join. That won't affect our relationship."
"I'm sorry... Big Brother Ares, I have to stay and take care of my younger brothers and sisters." Katakuri's eyes grew misty as he bit his lip and murmured.
He really wanted to join Ares's pirate crew, but his younger brothers and sisters were still so young...
He had to stay behind to protect them.
Ares patted his shoulder and smiled expectantly. "Remember, don't slack off in your training. If we meet on the sea someday, I'll test your strength myself. Don't disappoint me—"
"Don't worry. I won't bring shame to you or the Charlotte Family, Ares!" Katakuri's small face displayed a manliness far beyond his