They had already understood that what Hancock wanted was Mu Chen himself.
"Admiral Mu Chen, that's quite a peculiar request. Could it be that you and that Empress...?"
Sengoku narrowed his eyes suspiciously.
Mu Chen's mouth twitched. "This is out of safety considerations. In the end, doesn't it still require your decision, Marshal?"
Although Mu Chen said that, Sengoku pondered for a long while before saying, "An Admiral going to the Land of Women once every month? What kind of arrangement is that?"
"Will you not be doing your job?"
"Once every three months, then."
Hearing Sengoku's decision to make it once every three months, Mu Chen found it reasonable enough.
Mu Chen hurriedly replied, "Rest assured, Marshal."
"The Empress may have made this request because she is carefully considering the cooperation and wants to strengthen the connection between us."
"Don't misunderstand that connection, old man."
Sengoku snorted coldly, his piercing gaze fixed on Mu Chen.
"I think he has ulterior motives. But since things have already reached this point, the once-every-three-months report will be publicly declared as supervision of the Shichibukai's movements, ensuring that they fulfill their obligations."
"You'd better know where to draw the line yourself. Don't disgrace the Marines."
"Yes, Marshal." After leaving Sengoku's office, Mu Chen let out a long breath. He had finally settled it.
However, only a few days later, the other officers at Marine Headquarters gradually learned about the special terms between Mu Chen and the Empress, and private discussions began to spread.
"Have you heard?"
"Admiral Mu Chen actually has to go to Amazon Lily every month to report. Is that really reporting? That's obviously a privilege!"
"What?"
"Every month?"
"It's clearly once every half a month! Who can't see what the Empress is thinking?"
"I bet Admiral Mu Chen has already