Here Is... Daughter Country?!

"Where am I... what's going on?"

Standing atop the wall, Xi Yan frowned as he surveyed the city below.

Everywhere I looked... were women??

Could it be that he's wandered into the Daughter Country?

Or perhaps... the men on this island work elsewhere?

After thinking for a moment, Xi Yan decided to go in and check the situation.

So she used Transformation Technique to turn herself into a woman, dressing and behaving like the people on the island.

"That way, they won't be able to spot our flaws."

After looking himself over, Xi Yan nodded in satisfaction, then ran down the wall.

After landing, Xi Yan began to look around.

It must be said that the environment on this island is quite nice.

It's just that... these women's style of dress is a bit too unrestrained, which makes Xi Yan feel a little uncomfortable.

After wandering around for a while, Xi Yan came to a conclusion.

'There really aren't any men here...'

Looking at the crowd on the street, Xi Yan frowned, thinking to himself, 'Does this world actually have islands like this?'

The Daughter Country?

Where did that bear take them...?

'If Sanji came here, he'd be ecstatic!'

Hmm... I can use this to tease him next time we meet.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan's lips unconsciously began to curl upwards.

He could almost picture Sanji's furious expression.

(Damn Xi Yan, why are you allowed to go to a country full of women?!)

"Ha ha."

Xi Yan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

After shaking his head to dispel the thought, Xi Yan began to stroll around the city.

"Take a look!"

"Anyone interested in the freshly slaughtered Sea Kings meat from today?"

"Fresh fruit, fresh fruit!"

"They even sell Sea Kings meat?" Xi Yan said softly. "Interesting."

It seems this island is quite powerful... otherwise they wouldn't be able to hunt Sea Kings.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan glanced at the woman selling Sea Kings meat.

Putting everything else aside, that muscular physique is truly intimidating.

"What, would you like some Sea Kings meat?" the woman asked.

Xi Yan shook his head, indicating he had no intention of buying it.

Speaking of which, there was also a chopped-up Sea Kings in his storage scroll.

Fortunately, it was placed inside Sealing Scroll, otherwise it might have gone bad.

"Aren't you going to buy it...?"

The woman nodded, then continued to hawk her goods to the other people.

"Hey, would you like some fruit to try?" a woman called out to Xi Yan with a smile. "They're all freshly picked, and they're delicious."

Xi Yan examined the fruit offered to him, thinking to himself, 'This is a type I've never seen before...'

Although he really wanted to try it, Xi Yan chose to refuse in order to avoid any complications.

Watching Xi Yan wave goodbye and leave, the woman asked in confusion, "Strange... why didn't that child say anything?"

Just now, Sister Yi asked her if she wanted to buy meat, but she didn't answer. She asked her herself, but she still didn't answer. Could it be... that this child is unable to speak?

Was he born mute?

Thinking of this, the woman felt extremely sorry for Xi Yan.

"Wait a minute, let me get you some to try." After saying that, the woman turned around and went to get some fruit.

But when she turned around again, she found that the other person had disappeared at some point.

"Huh?"

"Strange... where did everyone go?"

"Is that guy planning to bring me fruit?" Xi Yan, who was in the distance, scratched his head and said, "Did I... run into a good person?"

What a strange island!

After shaking his head, Xi Yan turned and walked away into the distance.

Xi Yan only stopped after passing through the Commercial District.

Turning his head to look at the forest to the side, Xi Yan thought for a moment and said, "Let's find someone to ask."

Xi Yan glanced at the woman walking towards him and said, "Hey, hello."

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, the woman subconsciously looked at Xi Yan and then noticed his Sharinggan.

"These eyes are..."

The moment the thought crossed her mind, she felt a pair of enormous, Blood-colored Eyes appear before her.

"Illusion: Sharinggan!"

"Clang!"

The next moment, the woman's eyes lost their luster, and she was completely controlled by Xi Yan.

"Come with me," Xi Yan said.

"Yes."

Upon arriving in the forest, Xi Yan asked, "Where is this place? Why are there only women here?"

"This is Amazon Lily, the island's country."

"This is a country made entirely of women."

Xi Yan was taken aback. It really was Daughter Country?

In the world of One Piece, there actually exists an island like this... How did they survive?

After all... for pirates, an island like this would be paradise.

Do you think those guys will let this place go?

Thinking about this, Xi Yan voiced his doubts.

"That's because this island is located in the Calm Belt," the woman explained. "It's surrounded by Sea Kings nests, and outsiders can't reach this place."

"The Calm Belt?"

"Sea Kings's... nest?" Xi Yan stroked his chin and said, "No wonder this island has been able to survive."

This is probably a country similar to Wano Country, completely Closed-door seclusion world.

In this way, pirates from outside would have no chance to discover what's going on here, and naturally, they wouldn't be able to invade.

Hey, this ocean is truly amazing!

"If I remember correctly, Luffy and his crew once ventured into the Calm Belt," Xi Yan murmured.

The Sea Kings inside... are at least thousands of meters long.

This one is probably of a similar type.

'In that case, forcibly controlling a Sea Kings to leave this place is also an option,' Xi Yan murmured to himself.

After all, with the Dojutsu power of his Mangekyō Sharingan, forcibly controlling Sea Kings that is thousands of meters long would probably not be a problem.

Of course, this is also the last resort.

If possible, Xi Yan would still like to have a ship to use.

After all... it takes quite a while to get back to the Sabaody Archipelago!

Luffy is tough and thick-skinned; he could be hung up in the sun for three days and be fine, but Merry wouldn't be.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan asked, "Do you have a boat here?"

"Have!"

"A boat?!"

Xi Yan's eyes lit up and he exclaimed, "Where?!"

Having a boat would make things much easier; we could even buy one with money.

At worst, once we get to the Sabaody Archipelago, Shakky-jie can just help him sort it out.

Hmm, speaking of which, I haven't contacted Shakky-jie yet. I'll let her know I'm safe and sound later, so Uncle Rayleigh can focus on coating them without worry.

"We only have one pirate ship on the entire Amazon Lily," the woman explained. "That's Snake Princess's Ninth Snake."

"Snake Princess's Kuja Pirates rely on this ship to go hunting."

"Going out hunting?"

Xi Yan was stunned. This island actually possessed the ability to traverse the Calm Belt?

It seems their ship also has Paddle wheel.

Yes, just like their Thousand Sunny.

"That's right, let's go hunting." The woman nodded and said, "Snake Princess is one of the Shichibukai, and has the legal right to plunder."

"Another Shichibukai?" Xi Yan frowned.

Did the Straw Hat Pirates stir up trouble with the Shichibukai?

How come I've encountered so many Shichibukai in just a few months?

"Yes, Shichibukai." The woman said, "Snake Princess is the emperor of this country. In order to protect this country, she agreed to the World Government's request and became Shichibukai."

This is something everyone on the island knows, and it's why they admire Snake Princess.

Their emperor sacrificed so much for them!

Upon hearing the woman's explanation, Xi Yan was taken aback. There was this kind of connection?

He only agreed to become a lackey of the World Government to protect his own people... This guy seems a bit different from the other Shichibukai.

'Speaking of which... what was the reason that Kuma became Shichibukai?' Xi Yan murmured to himself.

According to Robin, Kuma is the Shichibukai who listens to the World Government the most.

But their previous actions didn't seem to suggest that...

At least they didn't obey the World Government's orders to kill them, and they even saved them in the Sabaody Archipelago!!

'If I get the chance, I'll have a chat with that guy,' Xi Yan murmured to himself.

I just don't know if we'll ever have a chance to meet again.

At that moment, Xiong's words resurfaced in his mind.

That phrase, "Farewell," always lingered in his mind.

Alright, once we get back to Sabaody Archipelago, I'll ask Shakky-jie to help me find out about them.

As for now... let's figure out the Shichibukai situation first.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan asked, "Where is your emperor?"

"I don't know," the woman said.

"Don't understand?"

"Snake Princess has already set sail. As for when she will return..." the woman said, "I am just an ordinary person, not even qualified to be a warrior of the Kuja Pirates, so naturally I have no way of knowing when Snake Princess will return."

"I see..." Xi Yan frowned and said.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. As the emperor of a country, the whereabouts of this Shichibukai are naturally top secret, and it's normal for ordinary people not to know.

After thinking for a moment, Xi Yan continued, "Does anyone else know this information?"

If no one else knows this information, he will have no choice but to take Luffy and Merry away on Sea Kings.

After several days of wind and sun exposure, I wonder if Merry can withstand it.

"You can ask Grandma Za," the woman said. "She's the most respected person on our island; she might know the information."

"Grandma Za...?"

"Yes."

The woman nodded, then gave Xi Yan a general description of the house's location and the Grandma Za's physical characteristics. She added, "As for whether she's still in the room, I don't know."

"Okay, thanks for the message, you can go now."

The woman said nothing more, her eyes vacant as she turned and walked back to where she had been.

Once she returned to the street, she came to her senses.

"Huh?!"

"Strange... did someone just call me?" the woman asked doubtfully. "Was it my imagination?"

After looking around and finding nothing else strange, the woman shook her head, dismissing her doubts. It must have been her imagination.

"Buying groceries, buying groceries~"

"Let's see if they have any fresh Sea Kings meat, and buy some to nourish ourselves!"

After regaining her cheerful mood, the woman walked happily towards the street in the distance.

Xi Yan, meanwhile, quietly arrived at the rooftop and watched the woman leave.

"The Shichibukai..."

"I wonder what kind of person he is."

After shaking his head, Xi Yan turned his gaze to the area where Grandma Za was.

After thinking for a moment, Xi Yan returned to the street and headed towards his target area.

Once they arrived at the target area, they began searching for Grandma Za.

Unfortunately, he didn't find the other person there.

"Have they gone out...?" Xi Yan frowned and said, "Looks like we'll have to look elsewhere."

After thinking for a moment, Xi Yan created many Shadow Clone, intending to search for this person's whereabouts.

Meanwhile... I sent one of my Shadow Clone to inform Luffy and the others.

After watching the Shadow Clone leave, Xi Yan said, "I hope Luffy didn't cause any trouble while I was away."

"Wow!!"

"Luffy, what's wrong?!"

"Don't scare me."

Seeing Luffy covered in mushrooms, Merry was so frightened that she burst into tears.

I was just laughing and sharing the taste of mushrooms with him a moment ago, how come I'm suddenly covered in mushrooms?

Is Luffy going to die...?! No way!!!

Just then, several people ran over from a distance.

"What happened? What happened?!"

"There's a child here... is he from the village?"

"Child, what's wrong?"

"Don't be afraid, we are from the village, we won't hurt you," Margaret said.

"The people in the village...?"

Merry was taken aback. Could these people have been sent by Xi Yan?

"Hey, why is this kid covered in mushrooms?!"

Seeing Luffy covered in mushrooms, the others were dumbfounded.

Margaret glanced at the mushroom in Luffy's hand and asked, "Did she eat this mushroom?"

"This is a mushroom growing on my body..."

"Quick, take her to get treatment, or she'll die from having her life force drained."

Merry was a little confused by their conversation, but she still understood the last sentence.

"Huh?!"

"Can you help me save people?" Merry asked.

"Of course!" Margaret laughed. "Since we've encountered villagers, we can't just sit idly by."

Merry opened her mouth, wanting to say that she wasn't from the village.

But she swallowed the words back down her throat.

After all... Luffy still needs them to save him.

"Aifulandela, carry the child into the village," Margaret said. "We'll go find Dr. Belladonna."

As the island's doctor, she must have a way to save this child!

"Profound!"

The tall Aifulandela bent down and grabbed Luffy, then walked towards the village.

Merry, on the other hand, was held in Margaret's arms.

"Let's go back to the village first," Margaret said.

I don't know why these two children are here. Don't they know the forest is dangerous?

Especially with such a young child... are her family members really that careless?

"Luffy..."

Just then, Merry noticed Xi Yan standing in the tree, and her eyes lit up with joy.

' Xi Yan!!'

However, Xi Yan held up one finger, signaling the other party to keep quiet.

Since they have a way to save Luffy, let them do it.

After all... I've never encountered such a strange and unusual illness before.

Merry nodded, then closed her eyes.

With Xi Yan around... there won't be any danger!

Thinking of this, Merry felt incredibly at ease.

"Um?"

"What's wrong?"

Margaret glanced curiously at the high place, but didn't find anything strange.

What was that child looking at just now?

"It's nothing," Merry shook her head and said, "Sister, please hurry up and save Luffy."

"Luffy... is that the child's name...?"

"Don't worry, we'll definitely get this guy cured!"

"Quickly, get back to the village as fast as you can!"

"Profound!"

After watching the other person leave, Xi Yan stroked his chin and said, "A mushroom growing on one's body... what a vivid and descriptive name."

I don't know what Luffy, that idiot, was thinking, eating all sorts of dangerous things!

Isn't he afraid of eating himself to death...? Luckily, Merry didn't eat with him, otherwise they would have suffered together.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan sighed silently, and then quietly followed.

Hopefully, after this lesson... this idiot will be more careful about what he eats next time.