When the Fish-Man and the Vampire reappeared in front of Katakuri, it was already the Vampire possessing the Fish-Man's shadow...
Enel, disguised as "Vladimir" alone, could not be detected by Katakuri, even with his keen observation, as long as he did not make a move. However, he could not blend into the shadow.
This is Vladimir's signature ability and everyday tactic; not using it would definitely arouse suspicion, especially during the day.
When Enel disguises himself as "Siegfried," Katakuri will notice something amiss in the difference in his aura if he observes closely!
After weighing the options, Sig decided to have him disguise himself as Fish-Man, and then hide in his shadow...
In this way, Sig could project his aura onto Enel, leaving no opening that could be detected by Observation Haki —of course, if Enel made a foolish mistake, Sig wouldn't have any "good solutions."
These "flaws" only refer to the abnormalities in the aura that a top-tier Observation Haki user like Katakuri might notice when observing carefully.
In reality, there's no need to be so careful under normal circumstances. Once we get to Whole Cake Island, as long as Katakuri isn't watching us, it's fine for the two of us to act separately.
"Sea King Your Excellency is indeed a man of his word, so let's set off now!" Katakuri looked at Sig's shadow, which was beginning to resemble the outline of Vampire, and said nothing more.
That's perfect, let this unreliable Vampire "keep an eye on" Sig. If he has any bad intentions, let them fight like dogs!
"Hmph!" The shrewish Fish-Man walked over with a sullen face and his head held high.
As she passed Smoker, she gave her a particularly disdainful look. "Just a bit longer legs... tch."
Katakuri, Smoker:???
I feel like this guy's character is a bit strange?
However, neither Katakuri nor Smoker were familiar with Sig and didn't know what he was like, so they didn't suspect anything.
Knowing that Katakuri might be injured, Smoker, under the guise of "keeping an eye on Sig," also stayed on the Mochi and sailed with him.
Sig arrived at his assigned cabin and immediately collapsed into bed—this was something Sig had taught Enel: the less you do, the less mistakes you make.
Although Sig has his own agenda, it's best not to act rashly on Katakuri's ship.
Enel fell asleep quickly, and... he saw Sig in his dream.
On Katakuri's ship, anything the two said could be overheard, but in a dream, Katakuri couldn't do anything about it.
In the dream, Enel still had his dead fish eyes, big earlobes, and a sullen face as he looked at Sig.
"Xiao Ai, why are you making that face? Don't worry... since you've come all this way to rely on your brother-in-law..." Sig said kindly.
"No, I'm here to keep an eye on you for my sister!" Enel corrected.
"What are you looking at me for?" Sig asked, looking completely bewildered.
"Of course... it's about whether you have any shady relationships with other women!" Enel said matter-of-factly.
"Nonsense! Do you think you can watch this? Even though my brother-in-law is a pirate, he's not this dissolute." Sig's face hardened.
Upon hearing Enel's forehead practically bristled with anger. "You... I mean..."
"Alright, no need to say anything more. Look around if you want. Which of Big Mom's daughters do you find pleasing to the eye... Since you've come to rely on your brother-in-law, I'll treat you like a younger brother. I'll help you settle your marriage first." Sig made the decision directly.
This brat wants to see everything; Sig needs to arrange some things for him.
Before Enel retort, Sig added, "I think that Brulee is pretty good. You're 29 this year, she's 32... she just looks a bit older. But as the saying goes, 'A woman three years older is a lucky woman!'"
Of course, more importantly, Brulee is the second person Sig covets in the entire Big Mom Pirates. If Enel and Brulee can get together, it will be easier for him to observe. As for the first one... Sig is afraid that Enel won't be able to handle it.
If Big Mom really intends to do anything to Sea King, then Aiolia will have to suffer in silence. However, Sig wouldn't go so far as to offer Aiolia up willingly, after all, he's not some kind of Demon.
Upon hearing this, Enel thought about who Brulee was and couldn't help but shudder.
Before Enel could even refuse, Sig blurted out, "But don't get your hopes up. Maybe Big Mom has her eye on you and wants you to be her 42nd husband?"
Enel never saw Big Mom, and there aren't many pirates on the high seas who have seen her these days, since she's always pregnant and rarely leaves Whole Cake Island.
But Enel had also heard of Big Mom's terror... terror in every aspect!
"You... I'm not going! I'm leaving right now, I'm going back to find my sister..." Enel exploded.
"Leave? That won't be easy. Of all the children Big Mom has brought, which one can you beat?" Sig said, as if to say, "It's too late."
"I... I always have a way! I'm a user of the Copy-Copy Fruit, a copycat!" Enel's words weren't arrogant; a Devil Fruit ability has far too many ways to get away with something.
"But you're wearing Seastone Handcuffs!" Sig pointedly reminded him.
Enel:???
"The ones I'm wearing... are clearly fake!" Enel also wore handcuffs when he was disguised Sig before.
"Hmm, I wonder which Vampire switched you with a real one while you were asleep," Sig said with a kind smile.
Enel was startled awake, only to find that his handcuffs hadn't been changed...
However, after falling asleep again and "returning" to see Sig, Enel's arrogance diminished considerably.
The Vampire passing by hasn't changed yet, but who knows when it might!
In particular, Sig then kindly explained, "Back in Wano Country, I acquired several pairs of Seastone Handcuffs of varying purity. Some of them, when worn, only restrict Devil Fruit ability and some of the strength, but you can still move... You know?"
Enel shuddered again...
Devil Fruit ability is restricted by Seastone, they are unable to use their abilities and become completely powerless, but the effects of the abilities already inflicted will not disappear.
If he were truly Seastone Handcuffs of just the right purity, he would be "Siegfried could at least move a little."
"Brother-in-law..." Enel called out to his brother-in-law for the second time.
"So? Don't you think Brulee looks pretty now?" Sig said with a kind smile.
Of course, Sig was probably just trying to scare the kid and make him nervous so he wouldn't mess things up at the crucial moment!
Want to marry Brulee?
She's a strategic weapon for the Big Mom Pirates, no less important than Smoker. Big Mom would never use her for a marriage alliance, especially since she's Katakuri's most beloved younger sister. Anyone eyeing her isn't simple-minded...