One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 517 Katakuri's Inspection

The ships moved forward in an orderly manner.

The captain is in a good mood now.

Have a safe journey.

And it will happen very soon...

Wait, that's...

A pirate flag with pink hair and a skull fluttered in the wind.

In the new world, this flag is a symbol of power.

The flags on the islands also serve as a deterrent.

This is the power of the Queen.

Two ships bearing the Charlotte family flag are about to meet head-on.

Upon seeing the people on board the first ship, the captain's heart skipped a beat.

It's Katakuri.

Queen Tottoland's most outstanding son.

The most outstanding work of the new generation of the Charlotte family.

Realizing this, he immediately ordered the speed to be reduced.

Now that we are about to enter Charlotte's territory, it is perfectly normal to encounter family members under Charlotte's banner.

Meeting such an important person was an unexpected bonus.

At the same time, the two ships signaled with flags.

The captain also understood Katakuri's intentions through them.

Every ship loaded with supplies must be inspected.

Katakuri wasn't entirely at ease with these ships.

After all, he knew exactly how his younger siblings were doing things.

I'm afraid most of the time it's just a formality.

Now that he has encountered it, he naturally wants to check it himself.

After all, there is no room for error here.

He returned to Charlotte solely to oversee the daily operations of the territory.

Soon, he would have to leave again.

At least, before I leave, I need to help my younger siblings with some things.

Not every member of the Charlotte family is skilled in combat.

A small number of children also take on logistical responsibilities, thereby gaining credit for their contributions.

This can be seen as Katakuri taking care of his younger siblings.

……

"Quickly, Lord Katakuri is boarding the ship, everyone come out."

There was a flurry of activity on the ship.

Katakuri of Tottoland is naturally very famous.

They can be crickets in secret.

But when it actually comes to you, you naturally have to be humble and submissive.

Although I've heard that Katakuri isn't particularly cruel.

But at this point, no one was willing to take the bet.

Besides, he is a member of a vicious pirate family.

Nobody wants their head to be taken away for no reason.

So they all respectfully came out of their cabins to greet this important person.

The captain, of course, was very attentive.

He began to explain in detail.

Katakuri wasn't listening very attentively.

He was looking at everyone with his sharp eyes.

At the same time, he activated his Observation Haki.

Ok……

The air was filled with a strong scent of perfume.

It also smells of flowers and herbs.

He just asked that too.

Those were brought by the courtesans.

After all, poor hygiene conditions are common on ships that sail for long periods of time.

Taking a bath is also a luxury.

Therefore, items such as incense and perfume were also carried by many high-ranking officials and nobles.

And it seems that courtesans also often follow this tradition.

Just ...

Suddenly, he saw a courtesan.

A group of young and beautiful girls.

They were all wearing flowers in their hair.

It looks very quiet.

Seemingly out of fear of him, none of them dared to raise their heads.

This made Katakuri subconsciously look at his scarf.

Good, it's covered.

"Is this everyone?"

"Uh, no, there are still people who haven't come out yet."

The young man named Lyle spoke softly.

This forced Katakuri to take a serious look.

However, due to his height, he could only barely see the top of his head.

"Hello, Lord Katakuri. I am their manager, but right now, a courtesan named Elena is ill and unable to get up. Please forgive me."

Get ill?

Getting sick at sea is not uncommon.

Sailing at sea is not glamorous.

Bad weather, a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, and swaying boats are enough to make a person with a weak constitution fall ill.

only……

"Ah, don't worry, it's not an infectious disease, she's just very weak. The ship's doctor has seen her, but the cause of her illness is still unclear."

Seemingly worried about Elena's fate, Lyle's words became urgent.

Pirates are not merciful.

If there are infectious diseases, you can just leave them on the ship.

"Let me see before I say."

Katakuri isn't as inhuman as he seems.

However, he needs to see the person first before he can make a decision.

"Yes, she lives in the innermost room on the left."

Upon hearing this, Katakuri got up and walked away.

Despite this, the captain remained committed to his principle of duty.

He began to talk about his impression of Elena.

Elena, the courtesan.

He was born in the Western Sea.

She seemed to be the most lively of the group of girls.

This also better aligns with their impression of courtesans.

She is very enthusiastic towards men.

She seems to really enjoy talking to people.

Unlike the other prostitutes who stayed quietly in their rooms.

She always liked to wander around on the deck.

I also really like flowers.

Almost every time I saw her, she was holding flowers in her hand.

Last night, I suddenly fell ill, and my condition is unknown.

Katakuri listened very attentively this time.

Regardless, it's best to be cautious about someone he's never even met.

Therefore, he continuously used his Observation Haki throughout the journey.

Because of excessive training, he can even see several minutes into the future.

And he saw it too.

In the future, he opened the room with the strongest floral fragrance.