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"A Pirate Alliance," as the name implies, is an alliance formed between pirate crews to achieve a specific goal.
Jon looked at Katakuri with a smirk. "What's in it for me?"
Katakuri tugged at his scarf and said each word carefully, "The friendship of the Charlotte Family."
Hearing this, Jon turned and started to walk away.
Katakuri was momentarily stunned.
He quickly caught up, "Wait!"
Jon, with his hands in his pockets and a calm expression, asked, "Is there something else?"
"Mr. Joestar," Katakuri's face looked troubled, "Do you not value the friendship of the Charlotte Family?"
"The Charlotte Family's friendship is valuable, but is my friendship not valuable?" Jon countered.
Before Katakuri could respond, Jon's eyes suddenly turned into golden slits, "Do you know who I am?"
When it comes to playing a character, it must be done perfectly.
I, Jon Joestar, am an "Emperor" who rules the seas.
Do you think a few sweet words can tie me to the Charlotte Family's ship?
Sorry.
I'm not buying it!
Katakuri was left speechless.
He was not much of a talker to begin with.
Charlotte Linlin sent Katakuri to find Jon partly because of his high status, and partly because of his strength. Even if negotiations failed, he could escape back to Totto Land with his life.
With a soft sigh, Katakuri asked, "Mr. Joestar, what must we offer to satisfy you?"
Now, that's more like it.
If you want something, you need to show the right attitude.
Jon's expression softened slightly.
After a moment of contemplation, he smiled and said, "What I want, you cannot provide.
However, since you're here, would you be interested in exploring with me?"
Katakuri: ???
Jon explained, "Since I came all this way, I should bring some gifts back to my family."
Hearing this, Katakuri was moved.
'Family' is a crucial bond in the Big Mom Pirates.
Unexpectedly, the lawless 'Rogue' also had such a gentle side.
Katakuri nodded.
Without further ado, Jon and Katakuri walked side by side, quickly leaving Island 13.
As they walked, they chatted.
"Kat."
"My name is Charlotte Katakuri, Mr. Joestar."
"Alright, Kat."
"..."
"Kat, how old are you?"
"..."
"Hey, I'm talking to you."
"I'm forty-eight."
"Wow, you're twenty-nine years older than me."
"..."
"From now on, I'll call you Uncle Kat, and you call me Brother Jon, okay?"
"..."
"Uncle Kat, what's on your mind? Tell Brother Jon."
"..."
It turns out that 'Rogue' not only had a gentle side but was also quite chatty.
However, Katakuri wasn't surprised.
Top-tier warriors all have their quirks.
Compared to his sweets-obsessed mother and Kaido, who loves suicide, Jon Joestar's unpredictability was quite normal.
Suddenly, Jon nonchalantly asked, "Uncle Kat, can you beat an Admiral?"
Katakuri shook his head, "I can't."
Jon asked again, "Can you outrun them?"
"This... should be possible," Katakuri thought for a few seconds before replying.
Hearing a positive response, Jon's lips curled up, "Then I'm relieved~"
Wait, relieved about what?
Be clearer!
Three lines of frustration appeared on Katakuri's forehead.
At that moment, a luxurious carriage approached from afar.
A six-legged horse charged forward, kicking up clouds of dust.
Katakuri felt a flicker of annoyance.
Then he instinctively sensed something was wrong and looked at Jon beside him.
Jon wore a bright smile.
"Are you planning to attack the Celestial Dragons?" Katakuri asked in a serious tone, having already guessed what was on Jon's mind.
"That's right," Jon admitted without hesitation.
Katakuri felt bitter.
Although Totto Land doesn't fear the World Government, it never actively provokes them either.
Jon chuckled, "Once we pull this off, we'll be family."
Even joining a gang requires rituals.
Want to form an alliance with me, Jon Joestar? Let's clean up some trash together first.
Katakuri gritted his teeth, "I thought you were going to buy gifts for your family."
Jon widened his eyes, "We are pirates. Generally, don't we just take what we want?"
That made...
A lot of sense.
Katakuri had no rebuttal.
Seeing that Katakuri had no intention of acting, Jon didn't mind. He quickly stepped forward, positioning himself directly in the path of the Celestial Dragon.
The exotic horse neighed sharply.
Jon's eyes sharpened, and the dragon's pressure swept like a tide!
The horse's legs buckled, and it collapsed with a thud.
The carriage skidded to a stop, leaving deep tracks in the ground.
A few seconds later, a burly man jumped out of the carriage and lay flat on the ground, his face expressionless.
A Celestial Dragon, wearing a bubble helmet, stepped off the man's back, locking eyes with Jon.
"Insolent!" he roared, feeling greatly insulted. "How dare a commoner not kneel before me?"
Jon had no patience for such nonsense.
He strode forward and shattered the Celestial Dragon's helmet with a slap.
Katakuri was stunned.
No build-up, no hesitation.
The face of the World Government, slapped just like that?
"You, you..."
The Celestial Dragon clutched his face, looking like he had seen a ghost. "Do you know who I am!"
"Do you know who I am?"
Without another word, Jon slapped him again.
With a crisp smack, the obese scum was sent flying.
The air became still.
Katakuri was at a loss for words.
Only wrong names exist; nicknames never lie.
'Rogue'
Truly lives up to his name!
Honestly, he wanted to distance himself from this place.
Because his instincts warned him that if he didn't leave now, things would escalate quickly.
But as a man...
Katakuri had to admit he was thoroughly impressed by this young man, twenty-nine years his junior.
Such presence.
It's inspiring!
Jon had no idea what Katakuri was thinking.
Sending the Celestial Dragon flying just felt good.
[bulingbuling!]
The Stand Cocoon flickered wildly, urging—keep going, hurry up!
Alright then.
Since the little ancestor has spoken.
Let's keep the chaos going.
The more chaos, the deeper the "imprint" on this world, and the faster Little D's evolution.
With that thought, Jon transformed into an Azure Dragon under Katakuri's gaze, flying straight into the sky.
Instantly, the winds roared, and the clouds gathered!
"People of the Sabaody Archipelago, I am Jon Joestar!" Jon's voice carried an undeniable authority. "I'm pleased to announce that I have claimed this territory."
He paused before continuing, "Which means, from today onwards, this place is mine!"