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Katakuri frowned.
"I've never heard of such a thing."
"I can't imagine you did. It's a rare thing but it happens. There are those who suffer through the process but manage to hold on, those can often make a full recovery. And usually even if it successfully happens they usually just die. Those that survive are... special little abominations. I've seen it once, in the company of Roger no less. But I imagine there are a few wherever great atrocities happened."
"So... he's literally just a monster you want to use."
"No. If it was that simple I wouldn't need to play nice with him. No. The real reason is the strength of these hollow men. They can turn or be turned into anything! I imagine Eliza was quite happy when she found him!"
"Eliza? Eliza D. Silver?"
"Ah you remember the little tike then! Yes, her. Xebec' little favorite. He taught her everything she knows. He was almost like a father to her. A father that killed her father but that doesn't matter. But can you take a guess as to what happened?"
"She... found the boy and imparted Xebec' teachings onto him. And that is how he inherited his will."
"Correct. That is the beauty of tearing someone down to their base. They become an empty vessel. One you can fill with anything you want. Elizas teachings became the foundation of his new personality, the thing on top of which everything is built. And since those are based on the values of Rocks the little bastard turned into a copy of him. It's not perfect by any means. And he's not a perfect mimic either. But those who knew Xebec can tell immediately. His mannerisms, the way he moves. Sometimes I see the old devils silhouette around him."
Mama takes a breather.
"And that is why you won't tell of this to anyone. Only the old blood whe knew Xebec know this. That Kaido and those old guard in the Marines. We need more time for he's not quite there yet. He still has much to grow to fit those shoes. But when he does!"
"He'll be an asset..."
"MAMAMAMA! That is why you won't alienate him! I want him to be loyal! If he wants an alliance or if he wants one of my daughters so be it! It's all a necessary sacrifice! After managing to snatch him right from Elizas jaws I won't give up my prize! MAMAMAMA! The Germa and their technology may tip the scales in my favor and let me be Pirate King. But Silver will deliver the whole WORLD in my hands! MAMAMAMAAAAAAAAAAAA~! I can practically feel both that stupid girl and that lizard seething from here! MAMAMAMAAAAAAAAA!"
