One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 503: A Discussion Between the Two Top Leaders

The ticking of an exquisite gold clock echoed throughout the dimly lit room.

The quiet made even the slightest sound clearly audible.

The echoing, hollow sound continued to reverberate throughout the room.

Even in the dim light, a discerning person could tell the value of the items in this small room.

All of them are top-quality.

Gold, amber, pearls, and gemstones are everywhere in this room.

The place is also full of antique treasures.

But the owner clearly looked down on them.

They were all set aside.

He simply stared at the pocket watch on his wrist, watching quietly.

Suddenly, the golden pocket watch emitted a pleasant ticking sound.

It's as crisp as dewdrops falling.

But it's enough to attract attention.

The intersecting rose pattern on its exquisite outer shell further proves its exceptional value.

It's the hour.

Realizing this, he put the pocket watch back on his person.

"BuluBuluBulu..."

The Den Den Mushi (snail phone) rang at just the right moment.

The outer shell of the Den Den Mushi is like a veil of night.

It blends in with the dimly lit room.

If he hadn't suddenly shouted out, it would have been very difficult to get noticed.

The owner of the pocket watch seemed to have been anticipating this unexpected situation for a long time.

He answered it immediately.

"You're very punctual."

"Hmph, I thought you were going to say something, Katakuri."

“At least we’re in a cooperative relationship now, so there’s no need for us to be at odds, right, Jhin?”

That's right.

The people currently communicating via Den Den Mushi are King and Katakuri, the second-in-commands of the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates, respectively.

"Hmph, it's just a temporary partnership. I just want to know when you're going to make your move."

This is the question that Jhin cares about most.

From the public's perspective, the Beasts Pirates have won a great victory.

The navy suffered almost a complete defeat.

However, this is only temporary.

Jin knew very well.

The reason things are going so smoothly right now is that general-level combatants have not yet joined the team.

If the navy also deploys its top combat power, then the battle situation will be far more favorable.

Aokiji, Kizaru, Akainu, and Sengoku need no introduction.

It might not be so easy for them to get involved.

but……

It's important to know that Garp and Black Dragon's military rank is only lieutenant general.

To mobilize them, there's no need to report to the World Government; they can be deployed immediately.

And that old guy, the Buddha Sengoku...

Thinking of him, Jin couldn't help but grit his teeth secretly.

Even after capturing so many naval fortresses, they didn't receive any supplies.

They were all burned at the command of the Warring States period.

All that was left for the pirates was an empty city.

Now their logistics almost entirely depend on Charlotte.

But that's clearly not enough.

"I think we've provided enough for now."

Katakuri was clearly not an easy person to talk to.

However, the Charlotte family is currently facing a problem.

That is Queen Tottoland, the mother of the ruler of all nations, who is currently in poor condition.

My mother is pregnant again this year.

It's a young daughter.

The name has already been chosen.

Her name is Anana.

She will be the thirty-ninth princess in this family.

According to the doctor.

The mother's body is no longer suitable for pregnancy.

This should be her last pregnancy.

Now, almost all the doctors in Totland are gathered around the Queen, trying to soothe her emotions and alleviate her pain.

That's why Katakuri took charge.

Now, he can be regarded as the supreme commander.

Even so, Kaido wouldn't pay him any attention now.

Therefore, he already knew that he could only answer Jin's calls.

But this isn't entirely a bad thing.

He had no right to bargain with Kaido.

But facing Jhin is much easier.

So the two second-in-commands acted as street vendors and ordinary customers in front of the Den Den Mushi, haggling over prices.

Asking for a price, haggling, negotiating.

Finally, it turned into a war of words.

At this moment, the most accessible art of language is on full display in Den Den Mushi (snail phone).

And it never ends.

By the end, both of them were exhausted.

After all, these kinds of things are not their forte.

At least, Katakuri already wants Perospero to come.

This kind of talking really made him feel tired.

Jhin also wished that Quinn, that idiot, would take charge of these pointless topics.

Finally, after finally reaching a mutually acceptable outcome, intimidation was used as the final step.

"I'm determined to see your head in the fireworks next time."

"Your wings are also the best decoration for the tea party."

With two curse-like phrases, the Den Den Mushi finally fell silent again.

It blends in with the dimly lit room.