The Stolen Treasure, the True Secret!

After smiling, Shakky said, "Anyway, after retiring, I lived on Hachinosu Island for a while and even earned the title of Pirate Treasure."

"I thought life would continue peacefully like this, but then..."

"Result?"

Seeing Shakky's suddenly changed expression, Xi Yan instinctively sensed that something was wrong.

"What happened in the end?"

"And then I got kidnapped," Shakky sighed.

"They've kidnapped them?!"

Xi Yan looked at Shakky in shock and said, "Wasn't Rocks a great pirate who suppressed an entire era? How come someone still dares to go to his territory to arrest people?"

No, who on earth has the audacity to do something like this?

Are you trying to die?

"Some."

"Who?"

Shakky did not answer immediately upon hearing this, but instead recalled the image of that person in her mind.

After a moment, she spoke, "World Government!"

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan was immediately rendered speechless.

Yes, perhaps only World Government would dare to provoke such a powerful entity capable of suppressing an entire era.

Then, Xi Yan said, "So, it's because that so-called World Noble has taken a liking to you, and therefore... plans to take you back as his wife?"

"To be a wife?" Shakky Qi scoffed. "People like them don't treat us like human beings, even if I was the World's Number One Beauty at the time."

The World's Number One Beauty?!

In the eyes of those so-called World Noble, she was nothing more than one of the more outstanding people among the lower classes.

Even if... her beauty could captivate an entire era!!

"Isn't it to be a wife...?"

After speaking, Xi Yan lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked up at Shakky and said, "Could it be...?"

"Yes, they were slaves." Shakky nodded. "They treated me like a prize in the God Valley Hunting Competition."

"Whoever wins first place will obtain an incredibly powerful Devil Fruit, and also... me."

Recalling that memory, some veins appeared on Shakky's face.

Seeing Shakky's expression, Xi Yan immediately thought of Hancock's experience and said, "Shakky-jie, why don't we just forget about it? I'm not curious anymore."

Looking at Xi Yan's expression, Shakky shook her head and said, "Don't worry, I wasn't bullied, so there's nothing I can't say."

"Those guys treated me to good food and drink for a long time after they captured me."

"Then how did you...?"

"I just feel a little frustrated," Shakky said.

Being treated like a treasure for so long, only to turn into someone else's prize... no one would be happy in that situation!!

Shaking her head, Shakky continued, "Anyway... after the Hunting Competition in God Valley was confirmed, I became one of the prizes for that competition."

At this point, Shakky paused for a moment, then said, "Oh, by the way, do you know what the God Valley Hunting Competition is?"

"Yes, my Grandma Za told me about it."

"Gloriosa ..." Shakky frowned. "What did she tell you?"

"She told me the reason why the World Government launched the Hunting Competition," Xi Yan said. "She said it was to take over those islands, which is why they launched such a brutal Hunting Competition."

"Then it was said that Rocks went to God Valley to kill the Celestial Dragons and steal Devil Fruit..."

At this point, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "As for the matter of you being used as a prize... she didn't reveal a single word."

Xi Yan now understands why his Grandma Za hesitated back then; it was probably because she was considering Shakky.

After all... being used as a prize is indeed quite dishonorable.

"I see..."

Shakky smiled upon hearing this and nodded, saying, "It seems she's doing a pretty good job as an older sister."

Know what to say and what not to say.

In that case... I'll just keep those embarrassing things about her to myself.

Then, Shakky continued, "Alright, now that you know what the Hunting Competition is, things will be much easier."

"In short... after learning that the Celestial Dragons' Hunting Competition was to be held in God Valley, Rocks decisively led his pirate crew God Valley."

"Afterwards, the Rocks Pirates engaged in a fierce battle with the World Government."

"Shortly afterward, the Roger Pirates and Navy Hero Garp also joined the battle!!!"

"Wouldn't that turn into a massive free-for-all?" Xi Yan said with interest. "Wouldn't all the islands have to be sunk?"

Grandma Za said that three of the Four Emperors were once members of the Rocks Pirates!

This means that Rocks' side had at least four or Four Emperors- level fighters in that great battle!

With this kind of lineup, sinking an island wouldn't be a problem at all!

"After that battle, God Valley was indeed sunk," Shakky nodded.

Those who participated in that battle were almost all at the pinnacle of combat power, so it's not surprising that they were able to sink the island.

"The World Government must have suffered heavy casualties," Xi Yan said.

Although it's unclear why Roger teamed up with Garp to fight Rocks, even the other Four Emperors alone could have inflicted heavy casualties on the World Government!

"No, you're really wrong." Shakky shook her head and said, "The World Government and the Navy didn't suffer many casualties."

"Not big?"

Xi Yan paused for a moment, then, as if realizing something, said, "Could it be... that the God's Knights have joined the battle?"

"You also know about the God's Knights?"

"Of course." Xi Yan nodded and said, "I encountered members of the God's Knights during my trip to Mary Geoise!"

"Those guys are not only strong, but they also possess an ability similar to immortality, making them extremely troublesome."

"And that man who looks a lot like Shanks is incredibly strong, almost like a monster."

At this point, Xi Yan's expression became somewhat serious, and he said, "He can unleash a slash imbued with Conqueror's Haki, so he's at least at the Admiral level!"

At this moment, the image of Saint Shamrock's slash flashed through Xi Yan's mind; its power was indeed formidable!

"A slash Conqueror's Haki Infusion... it looks a lot like Shanks's?"

After thinking for a moment, Shakky looked up and said, "Could it be that you saw Shanks ' twin brother?"

"That guy actually has a brother?" Xi Yan asked in surprise.

Previously, he only thought the other party was Shanks ' twin brother, but he didn't have any substantial evidence, so he couldn't confirm it.

But judging from what Shakky-jie said... it seems he wasn't wrong!

"The probability is very high," Shakky nodded, "Because Shanks is the child Roger and the others brought out of God Valley."

"The child was hidden in a treasure chest, which Roger and his crew took as treasure."

Shakky felt a pang of emotion as she recalled what Rayleigh had told her.

Shanks, Celestial Dragons, was taken away by Roger and trained to become a pirate... Fate is truly an interesting thing!

"That should be it," Xi Yan nodded.

These current conditions are sufficient to prove Shanks ' identity.

This guy is definitely Celestial Dragons!

Then, Xi Yan said, "These two people might be descendants of some God's Knights."

"Descendants...?"

Shakky recalled the members of the God's Knights she had seen, then nodded and said, "I think I know who it is."

"Who?"

"A man with hair that looked like the moon," Shakky said. "He also had red hair."

After recalling the man who fought Whitebeard, Shakky nodded affirmatively.

Yes, it's definitely that guy!

What's his name?

"I don't know then." Shakky shook her head and said, "I only saw it from afar, and then I ran off with Rayleigh."

Xi Yan:...

Oh, I see. Looks like there's no way to get information about that person.

After shaking his head inwardly, Xi Yan said, "So that means Uncle Rayleigh risked his life to rescue you?"

Yes~

Shakky her chin on her hand, looking infatuated, and said, "That man risked his life to save me from hell."

"Is this why you fell for Uncle Rayleigh?"

"More or less," Shakky said.

She did like Rayleigh before, but what truly made her devoted to Rayleigh was that incident.

"A hero saving a damsel in distress, huh?" Xi Yan said, stroking his chin. "It seems this move is quite effective."

"No, no, no, it depends on the person," Shakky corrected.

She made this decision because it was Rayleigh who came to her rescue; she wouldn't have done it if it were anyone else.

Xi Yan:...

Are you going to repay those you fancy with your life, and those you don't want to be your slaves in the next life?

this...

Ignoring Xi Yan's reaction, Shakky continued, "In short, it was because of that incident that I decided to follow Rayleigh."

"After leaving God Valley, I came to the Sabaody Archipelago and opened this tavern under an assumed name."

"Rayleigh only came to find me after the Roger Pirates disbanded, and after that, we officially started living together."

Thinking about it carefully... more than twenty years have passed.

Thinking of this, a hint of emotion appeared in Shakky's eyes.

Xi Yan nodded upon hearing this, and then said, "It seems that it wasn't easy for the two of you to get together."

"That's just how the world of pirates is."

On this vast ocean, there are many things that are beyond our control.

But no matter what, she got what she wanted, so she was quite satisfied.

Xi Yan nodded, then continued, "Why did Roger clash with Rocks in a place like that?"

"Aren't they all pirates?"

"Did Gloriosa tell you this?"

"Yes." Xi Yan nodded and said, "Grandma Za said that Rocks was defeated by Garp and Roger working together."

"Is that so...?"

"I don't know the specific reason," Shakky shook her head and said, "They haven't mentioned it again since."

"However... I do have a guess."

"What conjecture?"

"Maybe it's because both of them want me," Shakky said with a smile, looking at Xi Yan.

After all, one of the reasons Rocks went to God Valley was for her, so what she said doesn't seem wrong.

Xi Yan:...

Is it because of jealousy or rivalry?

Isn't this reason a bit far-fetched?

Would two men with kingly ambitions fight over a woman?

After recalling what Shakky had said before, Xi Yan felt that this was indeed a possibility.

After all... she's a pirate gem who captivated Roger and a host of other powerful figures!

So... it's quite possible that these two people really did start fighting because of this.

Well, in the end, it still benefited Uncle Rayleigh.

Thinking about this, Xi Yan felt like laughing.

"You, who didn't live in that era, have no idea how charming my sister really is," Shakky said with a smile.

This time, Xi Yan didn't say much, but nodded and accepted Shakky's explanation.

Then he looked up and asked, "And what about that old man Garp?"

"He probably wasn't attracted to your charm. I remember you said he'd been chasing you."

Hunting down is not the same as pursuing; that one word makes all the difference!

"Yeah, this guy definitely doesn't like me."

When Garp was mentioned, Shakky's smile noticeably faded, and she continued, "That lunatic's first reaction upon seeing me is to kill me; he never has any other thought."

Xi Yan:...

Luffy's grandfather is truly a man of character... He's a real Higuma man!

"As for why he joined forces with Roger to fight Rocks..." Shakky shrugged and said, "I don't know either."

Why?

"Because I didn't ask," Shakky said.

For a man like Roger, teaming up with Garp to fight Rocks would be an extremely shameful thing, so she didn't say anything more.

Of course, the main reason was to give Rayleigh face.

Seeing Xi Yan deep in thought, Shakky continued, "Of course, if you really want to know, you can go ask Garp."

Rayleigh may not know why Roger teamed up with Garp back then, but Garp definitely does!

After all... this guy is the person involved!

As for whether Xi Yan will be killed by Garp?

Don't joke around. Putting aside the fact that this kid is immortal, even if he weren't, he wouldn't kill Xi Yan out of respect for Straw Hat.

So there's no problem with just asking.

Xi Yan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then shook his head and said, "Forget it, there's no need for that."

Although he didn't know the reason why these two powerful figures had joined forces, they probably didn't want anyone to know, so he wouldn't go looking for trouble.

This time, Shakky didn't say anything more, she just nodded and ended the topic.

Just then, Xi Yan said, "Shakky-jie, have you... ever suffered from lovesickness?"

From what Shakky-jie said, after being rescued, she lived alone in the Sabaody Archipelago... Did she become lovesick for Uncle Rayleigh during this time?

Shakky didn't answer the question immediately, but instead raised an eyebrow and said, "Hancock... she suffered from lovesickness?"

"Yes," Xi Yan nodded.

If it weren't for this lovesickness, it's uncertain whether the two of them would have ended up together.

Upon hearing this, Shakky recalled some embarrassing moments, then decisively shook her head and said, "No!"

If she doesn't say it, then it doesn't exist!

Xi Yan:???

Why does it feel like Shakky-jie wasn't telling the truth?

Is it just my imagination?

Seeing that Xi Yan looked like he wanted to investigate, Shakky quickly changed the subject, saying, "Alright, just leave these things here. I'll send someone to handle them later."

"Oh, okay." Xi Yan nodded.

Seeing that Shakky-jie had already said that, Xi Yan didn't ask any more questions, but instead cooperated by changing the subject.

As friends, sometimes it's best to know when to stop, otherwise it's impolite.

"Let's go back to the tavern first," Shakky said.

"Profound!"