Using snakes as bows is a unique cultural practice in the Amazon Lily. This was the first time Shirahoshi had ever seen such a bow. She mustered her courage and went forward to touch it again. The little pink snake felt cool and smooth to the touch, and it was quite comfortable to touch.
After petting it for a while, Shirahoshi found that the little pink snake was indeed very docile, but the pupils in its eyes seemed to be at odds with each other, each pressed against one side, giving it a somewhat wise appearance.
Seeing that Shirahoshi liked it, Margaret immediately took down the pink Snake Bow, held it out to Shirahoshi with both hands, and said,
"This bow is a gift for you; it is an honor for it to become yours!"
Shirahoshi was too embarrassed to take other people's things for free. She frantically searched her body for a while, seemingly looking for some Beli or something, but she had come out in a bit of a hurry this time, and after searching for a long time, she only found a few pretty seashells.
She blinked her large, azure eyes at Senga, looking for help. Without a word, Senga placed a piece of gold on the counter and said lavishly,
"Even a king can't take something for nothing. I'll buy it!"
Margaret was startled by the gleaming gold on the table. Regaining her composure, she quickly waved her hand and said...
"Lord Senga, you don't need that much! This piece of gold of yours could buy ten bows like this!"
As she spoke, she picked up the gold from the table to return it to Senga, when Hancock spoke up from the side.
"Alright, Margaret, since Lord Senga has given it to you, just accept it."
Since Hancock had said so, Margaret no longer refused. She silently put the gold away and stood there without saying a word.
Senga pinched her chin, thinking that if it were Orochimaru, the bow he transformed into would be of even better quality.
However, Orochimaru has now reformed and is doing very well as the head of the Konoha Science Club, so Senga's idea will never have a chance to be tested.
Senga went to the counter and looked through Margaret's notebook. She found that it listed in detail the materials and purchase prices of various weapons, and it looked quite organized.
After reading it, Senga looked up and examined Margaret. Margaret blushed as Senga stared at her, and she lowered her head, not daring to meet Senga's golden eyes.
Hancock, upon seeing this scene, immediately misunderstood.
"Lord Senga, have you taken a fancy to Margaret?"
Senga didn't look for long before he suddenly laughed. Then, without saying anything, he left the shop with Hancock and Shirahoshi, leaving Margaret completely bewildered.
On the way, Hancock couldn't help but ask,
"Lord Senga, you seem quite interested in Margaret?"
Senga nodded and said,
"Although Margaret is young, she is very organized and methodical. I think you should pay more attention to her."
"Lord Senga, are you saying you're grooming her to be my successor?"
"Hmm, I think she's quite suitable. The fact that she was able to participate in the selection of Guardian Warrior means that her Battle Power is not weak, and she's quite pretty too, isn't she?"
"Um, this last little bit..."
Senga shrugged and continued,
"I think all the emperors of the Amazon Lily have been chosen as if they were selected through a beauty pageant. If an average-looking one were chosen instead, I'm afraid the people here wouldn't accept it."
Hancock thought about it and realized it was true. Although few emperors throughout history could surpass her in beauty, they were all exceptional beauties.
Don't let my Elder Nyon's current appearance fool you; she was incredibly beautiful when she was young.
Speaking of the past emperors of Amazon Lily, Senga suddenly remembered Shakky, who was still running a bar on Sabaody Archipelago, and Rayleigh, with whom he had fought.
At that time, Senga was still growing, so his battle with Rayleigh was only a brief exchange. He even thought about turning Rayleigh into Six Paths puppet later on.
Thinking of this, Chiga asked Hancock,
"Hancock, you should know Silvers Rayleigh, right?"
Hancock paused, somewhat surprised that Senga would suddenly mention Rayleigh.
However, she naturally wouldn't hide anything from Senga. She nodded and said,
"I know him. After I was rescued, he taught me about cultivating Haki for a while!"
Senga wasn't surprised by this. Hancock's use of Haki was indeed very strong; it would be difficult to reach that level by trying to figure it out on your own.
With Hancock as a connection, Senga will no longer have any designs on Rayleigh; let him retire on Sabaody Archipelago.
Senga and Shirahoshi stayed on Amazon Lily for a few days. During that time Hancock brought Margaret into the palace and entrusted her to Elder Nyon's care.
Elder Nyon seemed to have seen through Hancock's thoughts, and she immediately began to train Margaret as her last disciple.
Margaret was learning how to govern a country in a daze, unaware that she might become the next queen of the Amazon Lily.
With Margaret around, Hancock felt a great weight lifted off her shoulders, and she began to dream about her life living in Marineford.
After making these arrangements, Senga took Shirahoshi and left Amazon Lily. He planned to visit Dressrosa, where Gion and Conis were still.
Compared to Amazon Lily, Dressrosa is much more bustling, with couples strolling along the streets and a dazzling array of goods on both sides.
Seeing the couples cuddling together on the street, Shirahoshi blushed slightly and glanced at Senga. Senga knew exactly what she was thinking, so he took her hand and whispered,
"Come on, let me show you around here."
A happy smile spread across Shirahoshi's face. Perhaps infected by the enthusiastic atmosphere of Dressrosa, she became bolder and even kissed Senga directly on the street.
Passersby turned to look, and some young men froze when they saw Shirahoshi's face, completely unaware of their female companion whose face was gradually darkening.
Because Senga was wearing brown sunglasses, people didn't recognize him, and even if he looked somewhat familiar, they didn't think much of it.
Only after Senga and Shirahoshi disappeared at the end of the street did the stunned youths come to their senses, and they couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"What a beautiful girl! She's like a princess from a fairy tale!"
But when they turned around and saw the expression on their female companions' faces, they all shuddered.
"Clap clap clap!"
A series of slaps echoed through the street, followed by pleas for mercy. It seemed they wouldn't be able to quell the women's anger without inflicting some blood.
Senga and Shirahoshi, who caused all this, have already arrived at the King's Highland, where they are being stopped at the gate by the soldiers on guard.