The Sabaody Archipelago was the outpost between Paradise and the New World, a transportation hub where pirates, Marines, and merchants gathered, as well as a major spending destination for the foolish, wealthy Celestial Dragons.
Its commercial and amusement districts were undoubtedly among the most prosperous places in the world.
Yet the more prosperous the backdrop, the smaller any individual appeared.
Beneath the feet of the Celestial Dragons, at the roots of the Holy Land, any inconspicuous passerby plucked from the street might be a high-ranking government official, a renowned pirate powerhouse, or an aloof Kingdom noble.
Even so, Garen's group inevitably drew the attention of passersby and became the most eye-catching sight in the Sabaody Archipelago.
The main reason, naturally, was Hancock.
The Sabaody Archipelago had never lacked top-tier beauties. Even Nami, Vivi, and Robin had faded into the background like ordinary passersby, yet Hancock, the world's most beautiful woman, remained the center of attention.
Hancock's title of "Pirate Empress" truly lived up to its name. The soul-stirring charm she carried unconsciously captivated the minds of passersby along the way.
Although Hancock, whom Garen had forcibly kept at his side, wore a cold expression the entire time, her eyes filled with impatience and agitation, the beautiful woman's faint anger did not scare anyone away. Instead, it made the passersby even more enthralled.
Even Garen, who had always been a fixture in the news, unconsciously became a mere foil while walking beside Hancock.
Robin had originally worried that her identity might be exposed amid the onlookers. But after noticing where all their gazes were focused, she could only secretly breathe a sigh of relief with mixed feelings.
"Damn it."
Watching this from behind, Nami could not help clenching her fists and muttering indignantly, "Is she really that pretty?!"
"Ha ha."
Hearing