Brook said, "That'll be fatal before long. I don't even know how many times I've been licked or bitten these past few days." Brook cried as he spoke, even though he had no eyes.
Inuarashi turned and said, "Enough about losing the battle. That straw hat suits you well." He was speaking to Luffy.
Luffy was somewhat dazed. He reached up to touch his straw hat, looking a little puzzled.
Inuarashi said, "Back then, I and that fellow... what was his name? Cat something..."
Wanda said from the side, "Lord Cat Viper?"
Then Inuarashi said, "I went to sea with that fellow before. Shanks, the pirate who is now one of the Four Emperors, used to wear a straw hat just like that."
Luffy said excitedly, "Wow, old man, you know Shanks too? How did you meet him? This hat was given to me by Shanks."
Then, all of a sudden, Inuarashi fell backward and went to sleep.
Seeing this, Lu Yu found it strange and was deeply shocked. How could someone fall asleep instantly? He looked like he had passed out.
Luffy asked in confusion, "Huh? He fell asleep?"
Wanda said, "It's already 6:00 in the evening."
Usopp said, "It's only 6:00. Is he a child?"
Luffy immediately walked over to Inuarashi and said, "Hey, wake up! Tell me about Shanks! Hey, hey!" He tugged on Inuarashi's nose, trying to shake him awake.
Chopper hurried forward. "Stop! Luffy, he's still injured."
Wanda said, "As I mentioned earlier, the Mokomo Dukedom has always been governed by two kings. The official king is Duke Inuarashi, but Lord Cat Viper, who has guarded the sacred Whale Forest for generations, holds equal authority."
Usopp asked, "What does that have to do with him falling asleep just now?"
Wanda's expression turned serious. "The two