"It's Shanks of the Red Hair Pirates," a Kuja officer said in a low voice.
"The Red Hair Pirates?" Hancock asked in puzzlement. Sandersonia, standing behind her, immediately explained, "Yes. They're one of the fastest-rising forces in the New World—a pirate crew with tremendous drive and potential. I heard they've never suffered a defeat so far. Even Charlotte Linlin, the veteran powerhouse who rules the Grand Line, suffered at their hands."
"Oh?" Hancock looked intrigued. "Two pirate crews like that actually came to blows? Interesting. Tell me, if we defeat them both here, wouldn't we become famous in a single battle?"
"Big Sister, calm down." Sandersonia wore an awkward smile.
She had witnessed Hancock's strength over the years. Even when she had fought Kizaru before, she had still held back. But that did not mean she was invincible now.
The Phoenix Fruit was indeed powerful, one of the strongest fruits in existence. But she was not a true adult phoenix, and at her current age, she still could not fully unleash all of the Phoenix Fruit's power.
Judging from the aftershocks alone, the two people in the sky were extremely difficult opponents. Or, to put it another way, they stood at the pinnacle of piracy. Facing either of those powerhouses alone was extraordinarily dangerous, let alone fighting two at once.
Hancock smiled faintly. "Don't worry. I know my limits."
During their brief exchange, two pirate ships had already boxed them in from either side—the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates.
"Hey, where did you people come from? Can't you see the Whitebeard Pirates are handling something here?" Marco shouted unhappily.
He did not recognize the Kuja Pirates' flag, which meant they were not an established force in the New World. Marco had seen plenty of newcomers like them, who