"The strongman o'the Atake pirates'd be me! In life, I was a renowned cannoneer in charge of 'is own platoon! After becoming a youkai, I'd nowhere ta'go until the Cap'n showed up. I'd challenged the great man tae a duel and damn near lost me second life! After our battle, he took me aside'n asked me if I'd follow him. I'd never been so moved! Well, sure as the seas're salty, I joined up'n here I am! That, and the galley chef's curry is something to die for. Ye'd be doing yerself a disservice if'n ye left without tasting it."