"Hey, long time no see, little Hancock."
Rayleigh squinted and smiled at Hancock, then put on the wrung-out clothes.
Rayleigh reached into his waistband and pulled out his glasses, wiped the lenses, and breathed on them a few times.
Across from her, Hancock arrogantly raised her chin and asked with displeasure.
"Dark King... Rayleigh!"
When my subordinates told me about it, I wondered who had the audacity to trespass on my territory!
But since it's you, it's not surprising that you have such courage!
At this point, Hancock raised her right hand, pointing her long fingers at Rayleigh, and asked sharply.
"Speak! Why did you trespass into my Amazon Lily territory? Don't think that just because you helped me before, you can disregard the rules of my Amazon Lily!"
This is not a place a man is qualified to set foot in. Even if it were you, you must turn back the way you came!
"Haha, well, your temper has gotten worse all these years."
Rayleigh gave Hancock an innocent look, shrugged, and then put his glasses back on.
Don't try to reminisce with me!
Hearing Rayleigh's words, Hancock suddenly became furious. Rayleigh's words once again reminded her of the past she never wanted to recall!
"Now, immediately, right now!"
Get out of Amazon Lily!
Otherwise, even if it were you, I wouldn't be polite!
"Yes, I know, but that's all I know."
As for leaving, I'm sorry, I... really can't leave!
"You...!"
"Don't worry, Hancock, I..."
"You should call me Your Majesty!!!"
"Hmm, little Hancock, how did you, such a tiny little girl, become like this today?"
"Do you want to die, Rayleigh? Want to fight?"
"Haha, forget it, my old arms and legs Koby n't compare to you young people."
And also, stop fooling around, Hancock, move your men back, I have something very important to discuss with you!
"Important matters, humph, how dare you offend me!"
I'd like to know what exactly happened that made you so willing to offend someone as beautiful as me!
You'd better make sure that thing is really important!
Everyone, disperse! Leave the beach to Rayleigh and me!
Hancock arrogantly raised her head and pointed fiercely at Rayleigh.
Looking at Hancock's exaggerated pose, with her chin almost pointing to the sky, Rayleigh shook his head helplessly.
Although he had heard about the changes in Hancock in recent years, he found it hard to believe without seeing it for himself.
Back then, there was that ordinary-looking, timid girl who never dared to look people in the eye, always dressed in rags, with a dirty face, who always hid herself among a group of slaves.
It's unbelievable that she's become so stunningly beautiful that she won't even look people in the eye!
While reminiscing, Rayleigh shook his head. He looked around and waited until most of Hancock's men had left before speaking to Hancock.
"Little Hancock, you're in trouble!"
"How could I possibly encounter any trouble? What trouble would be so cruel as to befall me!"
Rayleigh, can you be serious for once? After all these years, hasn't Peony taught you how to talk to Amazon women?
Hancock shook her head dismissively, biting her lip and stubbornly staring at the sky.
Across from him, listening to Hancock's words, Rayleigh let out a long sigh.
"Be serious, little girl, you're in real trouble this time. Someone's got their eyes on you!"
You were wondering why I came to your island, weren't you? It's because of someone I couldn't refuse, and they made a promise with me that I had no right to refuse!
"This..."
Hearing this, Hancock finally calmed down, regained her composure, and looked at Rayleigh seriously.
"Even you couldn't refuse him, so what kind of person is he?"
Furthermore, what does your agreement have to do with me?
"Hey, he's an interesting young man. His identity is very special, so special that as long as he doesn't break this old man's bones, I can hardly refuse his requests."
As for our agreement, haha, can you guess? He wants to learn from me how to master Conqueror's Haki!
"Oh?"
Hancock pondered for a moment, then asked softly.
"Even those who possess the same Conqueror's Haki as us don't deserve such careful treatment from you, do they?"
Wait, could the young man you're talking about be... someone's child?
That rumor isn't just a rumor, is it? Your captain really does have children left in the world, and he found you?!
Hancock looked at Rayleigh in shock, but when she saw that Rayleigh's expression was becoming increasingly serious, Hancock's heart sank as well.
After a brief silence, Rayleigh let out a long breath and then spoke.
"If that were the case, it would be fine, but unfortunately, it's not!"
"Listen to me, Hancock. That young man is looking for a spacious island suitable for training his Conqueror's Haki. He's set his sights on your country and sent me here ahead of time to meet him."
"Absolutely impossible!"
Although her heart was heavy, Hancock was filled with righteous indignation. She raised her chin again and shouted at Rayleigh fiercely.
"I will not allow anyone to set foot on my territory. No one can use Amazon Lily as some damned training ground!"
Rayleigh, are you insane? I would never agree to such a request.
Get out! Whether it's you or whoever else, no one is allowed to offend my country!
Even if it means death, I will never allow Amazon Lily to become a place where others can trespass at will! Absolutely not!
"But neither you nor I can stop him, little Hancock!"
Rayleigh said regretfully.
Upon hearing this, Hancock put her hands on her hips and cursed angrily.
"I am not an old man like you. Where has your Haki and courage gone? Has it all been worn away by time?"
Who exactly is that guy? Tell me so I can see for myself! I'm actually looking forward to him coming to Amazon Lily. I'll personally turn him into a stone sculpture and seal him forever in the depths of the sea!!!
You can't do it.
"Hmph, there's nothing in this world that's impossible. And even if there is, I will definitely be able to reverse everything!"
He is Celestial Dragon.
"What?"
"Celestial Dragon!"
"I... I... he...?!?"
Thump!
Hancock collapsed to her knees on the beach, her face contorted in agony, speechless for a long time...
On the other hand, Fish-Man Island, near the outer coating.
Neptune rode a whale, while Mjosgard held the shark Megalo as they swam through the sky.
"Brother Mjosgard, Gawain just called. He said a giant Fish-Man is about to arrive at Fish-Man Island, and he wants us to imprison Fish-Man first."
"I'm putting all my men under your command. Just let them take care of that Fish-Man."
As for us, take me to Otohime's favorite tavern, Neptune!
"Alright, bro!"
The two old men, who immediately became irresponsible when Gawain was away, went to a bar instead.
As for the scene, the eldest prince of Fukaboshi and the Army squad leader perfectly demonstrated what it means to stare at each other with wide eyes.
"Ahem, Captain, what do you think we should do next...?"
"Hmph, ignorant Merfolk! Since Saint Gawain has already given the order, we just need to follow it. Everything should be based on Saint Gawain's orders!"
Although the communication was unpleasant, the two of them still looked towards the near sea.
In that direction, the Wadatsumi was steadily approaching.
While sprinting wildly, Wadatsumi was howling in agony.
"Captain Vander Decken, waah, how could this happen? I'm all alone now!"
Our boat is gone, and the Anglerfish was shot away! Waaaaah, I don't want to be alone, I'm so worried, waaaaah!!!
Hearing the increasingly close cries, the Army guard rubbed his nose in annoyance.
"The voices of these pirates are truly disgusting; their emotions only cause more people to lose their emotions!"
"Inferior fish... cough cough, Prince Manboshi, let's make our move! First, restrict his movement, then subdue him and take him away!"
"Let's do as you say!"
After a brief exchange, the two Wadatsumi attacked Watatsumi. As the giant ropes that had been prepared beforehand were continuously looped around Wadatsumi's body, Wadatsumi completely lost the strength to resist.
He lay there bound, muttering sadly to himself.
"I... I don't want to be alone, my heart aches so much."
Captain, where are you? Gone, all gone.
"I'm all alone now..."
Meanwhile, the Sabaody Archipelago.
Vice Admiral Doberman, who was waiting to welcome the Celestial Dragon back, stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
Behind him, the marines all let out indescribable howls.
"Aaaaaah, a gigantic Merfolk!!!"
"And it's absolutely gorgeous!!!"
"Damn it, Saint Gawain went to return the Merfolk, how come he brought back an even bigger and more beautiful one!"
"Incomprehensible, incomprehensible!!!"