The next day, Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Brook, Usopp, Franky, and Chopper returned to their Thousand Sunny and waved goodbye to Jiang Siming.
As they left, both crews cried.
Nami and the others were reluctant to leave the Straw Hat Pirates as well. In fact, Jiang Siming felt the same way.
After all, they had traveled together for so long and had developed deep bonds.
Fortunately, even though they were going their separate ways, the two pirate crews would always be good friends.
The previous night, when Empress came over, she had brought along a girl from Amazon Lily. The girl's name was Marguerite, and she seemed to like Luffy very much.
As it happened, the girl was also well-versed in navigation, so Luffy immediately invited her aboard.
Jiang Siming naturally agreed.
Since Jiang Siming had agreed, Empress had no objections and decisively let Marguerite go.
And just like that, the Straw Hat Pirates had gained a new member.
After the Straw Hat Pirates left, Jiang Siming's Consort Ming Pirates were also about to set sail.
This time, their lineup had been strengthened more than ever.
Besides Kaya, Nojiko, Vivi, Laki, and Conis,
Jiang Siming's ship had gained five more members.
Boa Hancock, Nami, Nico Robin, Ram, and Rem.
With Jiang Siming included, there were eleven of them in total—more than the Straw Hat Pirates.
After Empress had attacked the navy during the Marineford Arc, the World Government had expelled her from the Shichibukai.
Naturally, Empress would now follow her husband.
Empress left her two sisters on Amazon Lily to protect the island's safety and gave them a Den Den Mushi. If Amazon Lily was ever in danger, they only had to call.
That way, no matter where he was, Jiang Siming could use Sword Flight and arrive before long.
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