Senga looked at Jinbe, who was filled with gratitude, and couldn't help but feel moved.
This must be the feeling that comes with power and status. People in positions of power can easily change many people's lives with just a few simple words.
I'll go see Fish-Man Island myself, but I'll probably wait until I'm Admiral. I still want to see the Ancient Weapon, which are highly praised in One Piece.
If the trip to Fish-Man Island left a good impression, then I'll do them a favor—it's just about letting Fish-Man live on land.
This is such a small matter, there's no need to call it a Sea King Island, Senga could do it all by himself.
With his current Pupil Power, let alone making Fish-Man Island float to the surface, even connecting it to the mainland would be a piece of cake for Senga, wouldn't it?
At that point, the only remaining issues to resolve are the grudges between the Fish-Man Island and humans, and the slave trade. Once I destroy Mary Geoise, these grudges will simply be resolved with a few prohibitions.
He waved his hand, signaling Jinbe that he didn't need to stand there any longer. This blue fat guy was a decent, honest man; otherwise, he wouldn't be known as the Knight of the Sea, so there was no need to make things difficult for him.
Jinbe expressed his gratitude again, then returned to his seat and stared intently at Senga, giving the impression of a student paying close attention in class.
Seeing this, Doflamingo and the others, who had originally intended to leave, plopped back down.
This Purple Kirin isn't so heartless, is he? If we sit a little longer, maybe we can ease the tension with him, and that way, our monthly target might decrease a bit.
Kuma didn't have so many thoughts; he just felt that he had seen another side of Senga, and as a Revolutionary Army officer, he also wanted to get to know this young naval commander better.
Of course, the rest is just Doflamingo and the others overthinking things. The situation just now was simply because Senga thought Jinbe, that blue fat guy, was kind of cute.
Hancock was somewhat moved. She had always felt that Purple Kirin was a cold and aloof person, but she never expected that he would actually take care of the residents of Fish-Man Island.
She deeply abhorred the slave trade on Fish-Man Island.
There must have been Celestial Dragons involved, since where there's demand, there's supply, and rare mermaids and Fish-Man would certainly suit their tastes when selecting slaves.
With the Celestial Dragons involved, she knew better than anyone how difficult it would be to intervene in the slave trade on Fish-Man Island.
But this man actually said those things in front of so many people. It seems he truly despises the Celestial Dragons, and what he said to himself is also true.
Thinking of this, Senga's image gradually changed in Hancock's eyes. Senga seemed to begin to shine, like a small sun.
Hancock's gaze towards Senga held less resistance and more appreciation and something else, and two blushes appeared on her cheeks.
Senga had no idea that Hancock was busy with her own strategy. Noticing Hancock's change, she couldn't help but ask,
"Hancock, what's wrong?"
When Senga asked her that question, Hancock's face turned even redder, and she stammered, making it impossible to understand what she was saying.
What she actually said was,
"Hancock!? He called my name, and in such a gentle tone!"
Okay, I've pretty much finished conquering Hancock on my own.
In the Pirate World, Hancock is arguably both the easiest and the most difficult female protagonist to win over.
Challenging the Celestial Dragons sounds simple, but in the Pirate World, aside from Luffy's single-mindedness and a few others, how many people actually dare to do it?
Among those who dared to challenge the Celestial Dragons, some were too old, some had absolutely no interest in women, and some were simply unattractive.
There's a saying that goes, "If you're saved by a handsome man, you'll repay him with your life; if you're saved by an ugly man, you'll repay him even if you have to be his slave in your next life."
Senga's conquest speed was much faster than Luffy's in the original anime, after all, he first conquered Hancock with his strength before expressing his attitude towards the Celestial Dragons.
Most of the time, the prerequisite for persuading an enemy is to defeat them first. Without strength, you won't even have the chance to speak, let alone persuade others.
Senga asked a question but received no response, so he ignored Hancock's sudden strange behavior and got up to leave with Kalifa and Ain.
But someone clearly didn't want Senga to leave like that.
After Jinbe finished speaking, Hawk Eyes waited a while to make sure the others had nothing else to say before speaking.
"Vice Admiral Purple Kirin, I heard you defeated Golden Lion with your swordsmanship. Would you be so kind as to let me witness your swordsmanship?"
The Shichibukai were all taken aback. Was Hawk Eyes, known as the World's Greatest Swordsman, actually going to make a move, and even challenge this monstrous Purple Kirin?
This is going to be interesting!
Kalifa remained expressionless, turned to look at Senga, and thought to herself that she had guessed correctly; this Hawk Eyes really wanted to challenge the boss.
Senga didn't feel anything particularly different; if anything, she could only feel helpless. What was going on? Weren't these people afraid of her? Would this meeting ever end?
To be honest, Senga really didn't want to fight Hawk Eyes today. Hawk Eyes's reason for challenging him to a fight was obviously because he thought Senga was also a great swordsman, so he wanted to settle things with him.
But Senga knew in his heart that he knew some swordsmanship, but he was far from being a great swordsman.
Does he really have to activate Susanoo and draw his hundred-meter-long sword for a "swordsmanship" duel with Hawk Eyes?
However, before Senga could speak, Hancock couldn't help but angrily rebuke him.
"Mihawk, you are so rude!"
Hancock's angry rebuke stunned everyone present. What was going on? Why did it seem like this Empress was on the same side as the Navy?
Even Senga gave her a strange look. He knew that Hancock had a good attitude towards those who dared to oppose the Celestial Dragons.
But he wasn't so narcissistic as to let Hancock fall in love with him so easily; he wasn't Luffy, who had a protagonist's aura.
When faced with Senga's gaze, Hancock shyly looked away.
In her opinion, Senga was already very tired from busy "hosting" them, and she was too embarrassed to ask to spend more time with Senga.
How dare this Hawk Eyes ask Senga to fight him? How could he be so clueless!
Hawk Eyes ignored Hancock's rebukes; his goals were now similar to Hancock's —he only had eyes for Senga.
Hancock was enraged to see Hawk Eyes still staring at Senga. She leaped into the air and kicked at Hawk Eyes.
Hawk Eyes frowned, his right hand reaching behind him to cover the hilt of Black Blade Night, preparing to draw it, when suddenly...
*Snap! Senga grabbed Hancock's ankle again while she was in mid-air.
This time, Senga gently pulled on her ankle, lifting Hancock into his arms in a princess carry. (Tianlai Novel Network)
Using his ability, he slowly descended from the sky. Senga looked helplessly at Hancock in his arms and said...
"He's looking for me, why are you getting so worked up?"
Hancock, held in Senga's arms, stared blankly at Senga's face, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke.
"Purple..."
She had barely uttered a single word when Hancock's face suddenly turned bright red, her head lolled to the side, and she fainted.
Senga was stunned for a moment, then quickly shook Hancock in his arms and called out,
"Hey? Hancock! Hancock, what's wrong!?"
Happy Lantern Festival everyone!