Hancock, with Little Stars Shining in Her Eyes~

"Give it to me now?"

Xi Yan accepted the Permanent Log Pointer with some surprise, clearly not expecting the other party to give it to him so easily.

Isn't she afraid that she'll be abandoned?

"Hmm." Hancock nodded.

Even if the other party doesn't remove the mark for her, she's willing to give it to them now.

Xi Yan paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, thank you."

After casually placing the Permanent Log Pointer into his Ninja Tool Bag, Xi Yan said, "Come on, I'll start the surgery now."

As he spoke, Xi Yan laid the scroll out on the ground and then clapped his hands together.

"Bang!"

A wisp of white smoke drifted by, and an operating table appeared on the ground, along with the surgical instruments placed on its shelf.

'I never thought I'd need the things I prepared back then...'

Looking at these tools, Xi Yan felt a mix of emotions.

"Huh?!!"

What's going on?

Sandersonia stared in shock at the thing that had appeared out of nowhere.

How did they manage to do that?

Devil Fruit User?

"How did you do that?" Grandma Za asked in astonishment.

As she spoke, Grandma Za glanced at the scroll on the ground.

If I'm not mistaken... the thing came out of there.

"Ah, it's just a special ability of Ninja," Xi Yan said. "It's used to store items."

"I also plan to use this method to put all the purchased supplies in there, so they won't spoil easily."

It can be said that Ninjutsu scrolls are a rather practical Sealing Technique.

If it weren't for this, he probably wouldn't have been able to solve Luffy's food problem, after all... that guy's appetite is truly terrifying!!

When he ate his fill, his appetite was more enormous than the combined appetites of the rest of them.

"Ninja can actually do something like this?" Grandma Za asked incredulously.

What are the capabilities of spatial classes?

In that case, this kid could definitely use this ability to store a large amount of supplies.

If the capacity is truly enormous... even in the event of war, he alone could handle the supply needs of an entire fleet!

"The power of Ninja is beyond your imagination," Xi Yan said with a chuckle.

This time, Grandma Za didn't say anything, she just nodded.

'This kid fought Hancock and came out completely unscathed...'

This is enough to demonstrate just how powerful the opponent is.

Therefore, Grandma Za wouldn't doubt Xi Yan's words; Ninja... must be extremely powerful!

"Oh, right," the Grandma Za said, as if she had just remembered something, "Are you from Wano Country?"

As she spoke, Grandma Za's expression turned somewhat serious.

If the other party has some connection with Kaido... then things will be a bit tricky.

"Why..."

Xi Yan rubbed his forehead and said, "It's that problem again..."

There are quite a few people interested in this question.

Grandma Za?

What's the meaning?

"Have many people asked you this question?" Sandersonia asked curiously.

"Yes, there are quite a few."

Xi Yan said somewhat helplessly, "Many people are curious whether I am from Wano Country or whether I have any connection with Kaido."

Now he could understand these people's thoughts; after all... the influence of the Four Emperors was indeed considerable.

At this moment, Xi Yan recalled the conversation between Galette and Kizaru.

The mere fact that Galette's mother's name is enough to make everyone think twice—that's the true value of Four Emperors!

So it's understandable that his Grandma Za has this concern.

"Kaido... Kaido?!"

Sandersonia's expression changed, and a look of horror appeared in his eyes.

Isn't that the name of one of the Four Emperors?

Could it be... that this man named Xi Yan has some connection with Kaido?

"Yes, that's right, it's that one of the Four Emperors." Xi Yan spread his hands and said, "But unfortunately, I have absolutely no connection with him."

"Before Shakky-jie explained it to me, I didn't even know he was Four Emperors."

So... just how strong are the Four Emperors?

He was genuinely curious about the level of power these Four Emperors of the New World had reached.

"Isn't that right...?"

Grandma Za nodded, and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief.

If it has nothing to do with that guy, then there's no need to worry too much.

Ultimately, Amazon Lily didn't want to get involved with the Four Emperors or anything like that.

After all... Hancock is now Shichibukai!

"Don't worry, I didn't come to your Amazon Lily with any special purpose," Xi Yan said. "In the end, our arrival here was just a coincidence."

If it weren't for that guy Xiong deliberately bringing the three of them here, they wouldn't have ended up in this place.

After all... this place is located in the Calm Belt!

"Speaking of which... how did you escape the Admiral's pursuit?" Sandersonia asked curiously. "I remember that provoking Celestial Dragons would attract Marine Admiral, right?"

Someone like Xi Yan, who killed Celestial Dragons... will definitely attract the attention of Marine Admiral!

It's just unclear which Admiral will be sent to besiege him.

"Ah, indeed, there were Marine Admiral chasing us." Xi Yan said while fiddling with his tools, "Two Marine Admiral gave us quite a hard time."

"Wait... wait a minute?!"

Grandma Za looked at Xi Yan in disbelief and said, "You mean, the navy sent two Marine Admiral surround and annihilate you?"

"Yes."

My Grandma Za:!!!

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Grandma Za's eyes bulged uncontrollably, her face filled with shock.

Did she... underestimate the opponent's strength?

"Two Admiral ..." Sandersonia swallowed hard and said, "You guys are too amazing."

"It's truly shocking."

Marguerite also looked at Xi Yan with a shocked expression.

To escape alive from two Marine Admiral... just how strong is this man?

Now she could understand what her Older Sister Lord meant when she said 'the other party is unkillable'.

This man's strength far exceeded her expectations!!

"So strong!"

Looking at Xi Yan holding surgical instruments, Hancock's eyes seemed to sparkle.

"Haha, it's not as exaggerated as you guys think." Xi Yan put down his tools and said, "I only held off Kizaru for a while, I didn't defeat him."

"Even so, it's still quite astonishing," Grandma Za said.

The fact that he could single-handedly hold off Marine Admiral without dying is enough to demonstrate his strength.

After all... that's the Navy Headquarters' Greatest Battle Power!!

"Who is the other Marine Admiral?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan's smile gradually faded. He then took a deep breath and said, "Akainu."

"Akainu, huh...?"

"Um."

Xi Yan said, "I fought this guy for a while, and Moria suddenly appeared and helped me hold him off for a period of time, which is why I had the opportunity to find Luffy."

"Moria?"

Grandma Za was taken aback for a moment, then asked with some surprise, "He would actually help you?"

Isn't that guy Shichibukai? Why would Shichibukai choose to help the Straw Hat Pirates?

"Hmm... something happened in between." Xi Yan nodded and said, "Anyway... it was because of his appearance that I had the opportunity to get rid of Akainu."

Otherwise, Luffy might have been swatted away by Kuma before he even arrived.

After shaking his head, Xi Yan continued, "The situation is similar on Kizaru's side. Thanks to Uncle Rayleigh's appearance, I managed to get rid of Kizaru."

"Rayleigh...?"

"Yes."

Xi Yan nodded and said, "Uncle Rayleigh is very strong; he should be able to hold off Kizaru for a while."

After all... he's the Vice-Captain of the Pirate King!

"What good luck!" Marguerite remarked.

"Good luck... maybe."

"After getting rid of the two Marine Admiral, you encountered Bartholomew Kuma?" Grandma Za said.

"Bear?"

Hancock was taken aback. How did this relate to another Shichibukai?

"Yes, Xiong," Xi Yan said, "Because of his Devil Fruit ability, we were able to successfully escape the Navy's pursuit."

After speaking, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then said with a complicated expression, "I wonder how that guy is doing now."

Will we be punished by the Navy for letting them go?

' Akainu heard Luffy shout at that time, and given that the other party is Marine Admiral, his Observation Haki must be very strong...'

Thinking of this, Xi Yan sighed silently, wondering how the other person was doing now.

"Since he dared to do this, he must have been prepared for the consequences," Grandma Za said. "Don't underestimate a man's determination."

Hearing his Grandma Za's words, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then nodded and said nothing more.

Just then, Hancock said, "Xi Yan, is your purpose in requesting the Navy Headquarters ' Permanent Log Pointer... to participate in this war?"

"Huh?!!"

Hearing Hancock's words, Marguerite and Sandersonia were dumbfounded.

Does the other side intend to participate in such a terrible war?

"Yes." Xi Yan nodded and said, "Fire Fist Ace, who is about to be publicly executed, is my captain's brother, so we plan to participate in this war to rescue him."

Although this war was extremely terrible,... it shouldn't frighten them!!

"So there's this kind of connection...?" Sandersonia exclaimed in surprise.

That Fire Fist Ace is actually Straw Hat's brother?

No wonder they're so eager to get Permanent Log Pointer at Navy Headquarters.

'Two people dared to participate in such a war... no wonder he's a madman who killed Celestial Dragons,' Sandersonia murmured to himself.

Hancock ignored Sandersonia's thoughts and looked at Xi Yan, saying, "Then you should be able to see Bartholomew Kuma at Navy Headquarters."

"Really!"

Xi Yan's face lit up with surprise and delight. "He's really going to Navy Headquarters?"

"Hmm." Hancock nodded. "There's a high chance I'll go."

The World Government has issued Summons Order the Shichibukai, and Kuma, being the most obedient of the Shichibukai, will most likely participate in this war.

Therefore, her judgment should be correct.

Is that so?

Xi Yan laughed. If that's the case, then he'll have a chance to have a good chat with Xiong.

Thinking about this, Xi Yan became somewhat impatient.

Xi Yan patted the operating table beside him and said, "Lie down here, I'll treat the marks on your back..."

Before Xi Yan could finish speaking, he noticed that Hancock had taken off his coat and then obediently lay down on the operating table.

Xi Yan:...

Isn't this efficiency a bit too high?

"What's wrong?"

Hancock, her face slightly flushed, asked without looking up, "What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

"No problem, obedient patients are actually better," Xi Yan said, shaking his head.

He then took out an anesthetic, intending to inject Hancock to prevent her from suffering.

'Hmm, for this kind of surgery... regional anesthesia is sufficient.'

With that in mind, Xi Yan took out the corresponding item.

"What is this?" Sandersonia asked curiously.

"Anesthesia," Xi Yan explained. "I plan to give Hancock regional anesthesia so she won't feel pain during the surgery."

After saying that, Xi Yan glanced at Hancock and continued, "Is everything alright?"

"Yes, I believe you," Hancock said without looking up.

Although she had never had surgery or used anesthesia, she was willing to believe in Xi Yan.

'Do you believe me...'

After a moment of silence, Xi Yan said, "Don't worry, I will completely remove the mark from your back."

"This is my promise to you!"

"A promise...?"

Hancock, her face slightly flushed, said while lying on the operating table, "I understand."

Grandma Za?

Grandma Za looked at Hancock with a puzzled expression. The more she looked, the more she felt something was wrong. What was wrong with Hancock today?

"Grandma Za, could you please leave now?" Xi Yan said. "Don't let anyone disturb me until the surgery is over, okay?"

Once the surgery begins, it absolutely cannot be stopped, so... he didn't want anyone to come and disturb him at this time.

"Okay, I understand."

Grandma Za nodded, then called to Sandersonia and Marguerite, "Let's go, let's leave here first."

In fact, even if Xi Yan hadn't said anything, she would have kept watch outside with the Marguerite sisters.

After all... the mark on Hancock's back must not be seen by anyone else!

The Marguerite sisters nodded, then bowed together to Xi Yan and said, "Then we'll leave it to you."

Don't worry.

"Um."

Afterwards, the two sisters, looking back every few steps, left with their Grandma Za.

Seeing this, Xi Yan smiled and said, "Your two younger sisters really care about you."

"After all, we're sisters," Hancock said.

"Yes, that's true."

Xi Yan nodded, then poured the anesthetic into the syringe and looked at Hancock, saying, "It might hurt a little, just bear with it."

"Don't worry, I'm not just a pretty face."

"Good."

This time, Xi Yan didn't waste any words and immediately began the operation.

Then, Xi Yan walked to a seat to the side, crossed his legs, and silently began to count down, waiting for the anesthetic to take effect.

"Why don't we start?" Hancock asked, glancing at Xi Yan with a puzzled look.

Why is the other person sitting there with their legs crossed?

"Regional anesthesia doesn't work instantly," Xi Yan explained. "So we need to wait a while."

Be patient.

"Alright, I understand," Hancock nodded.

Although she didn't know what was going on, since the other party had said so, she decided to be patient.

While Xi Yan was waiting for anesthesia, Grandma Za and the other two had already arrived at the stairs and sat down there.

Not only can you hear what's going on upstairs from here, but you can also effectively prevent others from going upstairs to disturb Xi Yan.

"Grandma Za, where did you find them?" Marguerite asked curiously.

"I didn't find them," Grandma Za said. "That Straw Hat came to the village because he accidentally ate the mushroom that grew on his body and was mistaken for one of the villagers and brought back for treatment."

"Merry came in with him around that time."

"Only Xi Yan..."

At this point, Grandma Za moment, then said, "He came to me on his own initiative."

"Initiative?"

Marguerite was somewhat surprised; Grandma Za?

"Hmm." Grandma Za nodded and said, "I guess... it was Shakky who made him do it."

The thought of Shakky gave my Grandma Za a headache.

That guy's personality isn't much better than Hancock's... wait!

In some ways, she's even worse than Hancock!

"Shakky..."

Marguerite and Sandersonia exchanged a glance, then burst into laughter.

Perhaps... this is fate.

Seeing the two sisters laughing happily, a smile also appeared on Grandma Za's face.

'After today, the mountain in these three girls' hearts will be moved, won't it?'

Thinking of this, Grandma Za silently thanked Xi Yan in her heart.

Meanwhile, the New World.

Within the territory of the Whitebeard Pirates, the Moby Dick was quietly floating on the sea.

Whitebeard himself sat silently in his seat, his expression very serious, as if he were waiting for something.

A moment later, Marco walked over from a distance, holding White Den Den Mushi in his hand.

"Pops, we've made contact with all the pirate crews under our command," Marco said, looking at Whitebeard. "They'll be meeting at the designated location soon."

As he spoke, Marco placed the White Den Den Mushi on the table.

This is White Den Den Mushi they acquired at a high price. With this, even if the Navy wanted to eavesdrop, they wouldn't be able to get any intelligence.

This is also why the navy sends surveillance ships, because they cannot eavesdrop on any intelligence and can only rely on visual observation.

Whitebeard glanced at the White Den Den Mushi, then looked at Marco and asked, "Have you confirmed the location of the Navy surveillance ship?"

"We've located all the surveillance ships," Marco said. "Right here."

As they spoke, Marco told Whitebeard about all 23 locations.

"Kulalala"

"Then let's sink them all!!"

"Profound!!"

Upon hearing Whitebeard's words, the crew members revealed bloodthirsty expressions.

Because... this order means war!