The Cat Viper really wanted to say something like, "Words are useless, let's fight," or something similar.
However, after being impacted by Kazu's Conqueror's Haki, he believes that reason should be used and the matter should be resolved peacefully. He then hopes to use the power of words to save face for Oden.
Ah, it's all his fault for his mouth. It's true, Oden made Captain Whitebeard angry for quite a while back then. Why did he have to bring up the very thing he shouldn't have?
Kazu is, after all, Captain Whitebeard's own son, unlike his adopted sons. They were in the wrong in this matter, so it's best not to mention Oden in front of him again.
However, this matter must be resolved first, otherwise things will really get out of control.
"Meow meow meow, Kazu, my words were unintentional. Please stop and I apologize to you personally."
The Cat Viper writhed its obese body, cold sweat beading on its face, its enormous Cat Claws waving rapidly in front of it.
Did the other side see the disparity in strength and want a peaceful resolution?
It's too late!
I have to show off my skills today, otherwise people will think the Blond Hair Pirates is made of mud.
Kazu took two steps forward, a disdainful smirk playing on his lips. He scoffed, "Hmph, what's done is done. Words spoken can't be taken back so easily."
"But we're here as guests, so don't accuse me of bullying you. Take one of my moves. If you can still stand, I'll take back what I just said. If you can't, then grant me two requests."
Kazu's plan was simple: since he had lost his temper, it was very likely to affect the relationship between the two of them.
He also wants to kidnap a Mink Tribe to be his mascot.
Forcibly abducting someone would be easy, but he wanted the other person to genuinely want to come with him, not to act like an enemy on the ship.
After winning the contest, he sent the Cat Viper to persuade the Mink Tribe he valued. With his persuasive arguments and emotional appeals, he believed the Mink would accept his offer.
As for the second one, it was obviously for his darling Robin; the Red Road Poneglyph had to be copied.
Otherwise, Robin will be unhappy, and he'll have a hard time tonight.
Of course, a good man is upright and fearless, but it can easily damage the relationship between husband and wife, can't it?
Cat Viper was also somewhat uncomfortable after hearing Kazu's words.
Although I know you are powerful and I, Cat Viper, am no match for you, to be unable to withstand even a single attack from you—aren't you underestimating me, Cat Viper, a bit too much?
Moreover, it could also make the other party retract what they had just said to Oden.
He was just worrying about how to perfectly resolve this matter when Kazu himself handed him the solution—it was like heaven was helping him, Cat Viper!
If this isn't handled properly, won't that stupid old dog laugh at him to death?
"Is Your Kazu Kaz truly serious?"
"Meow~"
"In that case, I'll accept Kazu's challenge and see what kind of style the descendant of Captain Whitebeard possesses."
"Let's go into the forest."
The Cat Viper wasn't stupid; if such a nice house were destroyed, they would be the ones who suffered the loss. With a few quick movements, it was the first to arrive in the forest.
Only a few powerful warriors remained in the Mink Tribe, the rest of them already fast asleep on the ground.
Pedro and the remaining men quickly picked up the unconscious Mink Tribe from the ground and placed them in a safe spot.
After completing his preparations, Pedro stood beside the Cat Viper, his posture suggesting he intended to face the situation together with his boss.
" Pedro, go stand aside and watch. This is none of your business."
Cat Viper put away his pipe, his gaze turning serious. He had to give it his all to withstand this attack, because he wasn't sure he could win.
" Boss Nekomamushi, I..."
Cat Viper raised a hand, interrupting Pedro's next words.
"Don't you even listen to me anymore?"
Once Pedro and the others heard what Boss Nekomamushi had said, they couldn't continue their resistance.
Although Pedro stepped aside, his eyes never left the Cat Viper.
He knew the power of the Four Emperors well; he himself had suffered a great loss at Big Mom's hands, which left a deep impression on him.
Kazu didn't say much when he saw the way Cat Viper and Pedro were acting.
Those who are family know their own situation. To him, one person is one stab, two people are one stab, and even if all of them come at him together, it's still one stab.
It simply depends on how much force he uses.
Kazu had a cigarette in his mouth and ran his hands through his hair, turning it into a slicked-back style.
He tilted his head slightly, glancing sideways, and said calmly, "Have you made up your mind?"
"Actually, for me, no matter how many of you come, there will only be one result."