"Ha, ahahaha."
Hearing what Carlmand said, the Mink Tribe men couldn't say anything. He was a distinguished guest, and they couldn't very well confront him in public.
But going along with what he said, even his own king couldn't do it, so he could only pretend to be stupid.
The underlying reason was that he also felt the two kings were being a bit willful, and that if they could sit down and have a calm discussion, perhaps the conflict could be resolved.
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Kazu, but to avoid any unnecessary drama, I must go back and rest now."
"I'm sure Old Cat will treat all of you distinguished guests well."
Duke Inuarashi looked apologetic; his eyelids were already drooping, and if he didn't leave soon, he probably would have fallen asleep on the spot.
Not to mention him, the Sicilian and their companions weren't much better off; they were truly capable of sleeping on the street.
"It's alright, I believe we'll get along well with the Cat Viper."
Considering Kazu's strength, Duke Inuarashi nodded. Although the Old Cat was fickle, he was still able to consider the big picture.
Even if he were to cause some trouble, Kazu could easily make him become warm and hospitable.
" Wanda, you stay here and guide Kazu and the others."
A female Mink Tribe stepped forward; she appeared to be a dog-type Mink Tribe, and was related to Duke Inuarashi.
"You can rest assured and leave it to me, Your Grace."
Wanda walked over with a smile. She was Mink Tribe, unaffected by time, and could move around both day and night.
Unlike the Sicilian, who fall asleep at the appointed time and can't be stopped.
"Haha, then I'll trouble you, Miss Wanda."
Kazu and the others also stood up, preparing to go to the next place to continue drinking.
Tomorrow I'm going to make rubbings of Poneglyph, and then I'll kidnap a Mink Tribe to be my mascot. I'm so happy!
Wanda prepared local transportation, but Kazu and his group insisted on walking.
They could enjoy the scenery of Zou while traveling, and they weren't in a hurry.
The vegetation along the way was lush, and the ground beneath my feet felt like the skin of Zunesha. I wondered how these forests grew.
"Keep moving forward, and you'll soon reach Boss Nekomamushi's territory."
Wanda pointed the way with a smile on her face, diligently explaining the history and culture of the Mokomo Dukedom to the distinguished guests of the Blond Hair Pirates.
Duke Inuarashi entrusted her with such an important task, which was the greatest trust he could place in her; she had to do this job well.
As they ventured deeper into the Whale Forest, they encountered numerous wooden houses, and many Mink Tribe watched over Kazu and his companions from the trees.
"Welcome to Whale Forest, distinguished guests from afar!"
A jaguar-like Mink Tribe stood on a branch in the tree; his voice could be heard even before he arrived.
Whoosh whoosh~
A dozen figures quickly jumped down from the trees. The one in the lead is someone you know all too well; it's Pedro, the leader of the Whale Forest Guardians.
In my past life, when I watched anime, his appearance rate was considered high among the Mink Tribe.
The reason Pedro and his group were waiting here in advance was because Duke Inuarashi had sent someone to Whale Forest to deliver a message that afternoon.
Although that stupid cat was already asleep, many of its subordinates were still awake, so it was always a good idea to notify them in advance to make some arrangements.
" Karuchu!"
A dozen or so Mink Tribe came over and pressed their cheeks against the faces of the Blond Hair Pirates, welcoming the guests from afar with their enthusiasm.
Of course, they were also quite perceptive; the male Mink Tribe stuck to the men, and the female Mink Tribe stuck to the women, so that Kazu and his men wouldn't feel offended.
Clearly, they are aware of the culture of these hairless monkeys and care about it quite a bit.
Unlike them, who simply appreciate and like each other, Karuchu.
"Hahaha, Karuchu, Karuchu!!"
Carlmand and the others integrated quite quickly. Having already been baptized by the Mink Tribe in the town, they were already experienced in the Whale Forest and were quite adept at handling things.
Want a cigarette?
Kazu pulled out a pack of cigarettes, and Pedro took the cigarettes and quickly pulled out a match from his pocket.
They both took a deep breath, feeling their friendship deepen.
" Boss Nekomamushi just got up and is taking a shower to better welcome our distinguished guest. He'll be out soon."
Pedro first showed the members of the Blond Hair Pirates around their living quarters, and then led them into a reception room specifically for distinguished guests.
The entire building is primarily constructed of wood, giving it a unique charm.
The living room had a more modern style, and Kazu also noticed a small red ball and a cat toy on a table in the distance...
Well, it seems that Cat Viper's toys are everywhere here.