Carrot's laughter subsides, and a serious tone fills the room. She looks at Mihawk, her eyes filled with anticipation.
CARROT
(sincerely)
Mihawk, if you truly are my father, then I trust you. Please tell me more.
Mihawk takes a deep breath, his expression resolute.
MIHAWK
(determined)
Carrot, there is something I must confess. The reason I've always refused to duel Shanks is not solely due to our rivalry. It's because Shanks harbors a deep prejudice against non-human races, especially minks like yourself.
Carrot's face turns serious as she listens intently.
CARROT
(astonished)
Shanks? But he seems so honorable. I never thought he would hold such discriminatory views.
MIHAWK
(nods)
Indeed, appearances can be deceiving. But I have witnessed firsthand his mistreatment and hatred towards your kind. It sickens me. As your father and a member of the Cross Guild, I promise you this: Buggy, Crocodile, and I will fight for the rights of minks and other non-human races in the world of One Piece.
Carrot's eyes fill with a mixture of pride and determination.
CARROT
(gratefully)
Mihawk, I cannot express how grateful I am to have you as my father. And I know my mother would be proud. She always dreamed of a world where minks could live amongst humans without judgment and discrimination.
MIHAWK
(sincerely)
I will make your mother's dream a reality, Carrot. Together, we will challenge the prejudices that plague this world and strive for equality.
Carrot stands from her throne, her resolve shining through.
CARROT
(determined)
Let's do it, Mihawk. Let's show the world that unity and acceptance are the true strengths of the Grand Line.
Mihawk smiles, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
MIHAWK
(confidently)
We will, Carrot. With the Cross Guild behind us, we shall pave the way for a brighter future, where furryphobia and discrimination have no place.
They clasp hands, a powerful bond forming between them, united in their cause.
FADE OUT.