"It is I, Your Majesty. After some thought, I am willing to accept the summons from headquarters, but you must agree to one condition!!"
Hancock cut to the chase, her words showing absolutely no respect for the Navy.
"Conditions? Tell me then. If they're not particularly important, I can agree to your request on behalf of the Navy..."
"Well, if you want me to accept, then you must first agree to send me to Impel Down. I'm very interested in Fire Fist Ace, the one who caused this whole incident, and I want to see what he looks like. Why did you have to bother me like this?!"
She then told him what she wanted.
"Going to Impel Down to visit Impel Down. Fire Fist Ace?! Does she have some ulterior motive? Oh well, as a Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I don't have much authority to make this Vice Admiral. Let Fleet Admiral Sengoku worry about it. Anyway, with that woman's shrewd mind, she wouldn't do anything foolish."
The Mole opposite her thought for a moment and then explained to her that he did not have the authority to do so and that he should first consult headquarters. He had no doubt that Hancock's sudden desire to go to Impel Down might have some ulterior motive, because he knew that with this woman's arrogant and disdainful personality, she would not make a decision that would harm her own interests. However, he had no authority to make the decision, so he quickly reported the matter to Sengoku and asked him to make a decision.
"Huh?! You mean that woman wants to go to Impel Down like the new Shichibukai, Luo Chen? How come they both want to go there, or do they have other motives?"
Well, one person agrees, and two people agree anyway. She'll be bound by the shackles of the Seastone wherever she goes, unable to cause any trouble. Let her go...
Although Sengoku had some doubts about her and Luo Chen's idea of Impel Down, he ultimately did not connect it to them and quickly agreed to her request.
The Mole immediately called back to inform them of the matter, and the two sides finally reached an agreement that she would go to the warship under the Mole's command the next day to complete the pick-up mission and then head to the Impel Down.
Before we knew it, it was already the morning of the next day.
Tap... Tap... Tap...
"Ah, Snake Princess..."
"Wow, it's Snake Princess coming out..."
As the Snake Princess appeared, the people on the shore who had come to bid her farewell cheered.
"Who was it that released the kitten and the seal pup on the road I was passing by...?"
Bang...
When she reached the halfway point, she saw two incredibly cute posters and kittens playing and frolicking in front of her. She immediately kicked them, sending the two adorable creatures flying, and warned the people below.
"Yes, I'm so sorry, it's all my fault. I disturbed your journey, Snake Princess!"
One of them quickly ran forward, picked up the snakes that were baring their teeth and claws at her, and apologized to the Snake Princess.
"Be more careful next time!!"
After saying something casually to her, the Snake Princess ignored her and walked towards the Kuja Pirate Ship.
"Ah~ such a sexy prank is absolutely gorgeous!!"
Everyone was captivated by her stunningly beautiful and aloof face, completely disregarding the two pets; even the Snake Princess's actions were considered justified.
"That woman has a really awful personality..."
On the Kuja Pirate Ship, Luffy, who was sitting next to Rayleigh, saw what Hancock did and spoke out without any attempt to hide it, not caring at all if others heard.
Glug glug...
"Uh... ever since I met her, as she's grown older and stronger, her personality has become increasingly arrogant and disdainful of everyone. But Luffy- kun, it's best you don't mention this. We still need the Snake Princess's help..."
Rayleigh, who was drinking from a flask next to him, smiled wryly after hearing Luffy's blunt words and then explained to him.
"Okay, I understand, Uncle Rayleigh. Actually, she's a great benefactor of mine. I won't say anything bad about her, don't worry!!"
Luffy patted his chest and assured him, but then he heard several women's voices and quickly turned around.
" Luffy, take care on your journey... and you absolutely must rescue your brother!!"
It turned out that the three Marguerite sisters, who had been turned to stone by Snake Princess, were waving goodbye to him from the shore. After Snake Princess agreed to help Rayleigh, Luffy immediately went up to her and asked her to forgive her three subordinates who had been turned to stone to plead for him. Snake Princess knew that he had fought against Celestial Dragons, and that the two sides had not gotten into a serious conflict, so she nodded and agreed to his request, turning the three back to normal.
After learning that Luffy had pleaded with Hancock on their behalf, they treated them well after they came out and became friends at the banquet.
"Okay, thank you for your encouragement. I will definitely rescue Ace. Goodbye!!"
Luffy excitedly said goodbye to them and patted his chest, promising that he would definitely be able to complete the task.
"Set sail..."
As the conversation ended, a command to set sail was given, Kuja Pirate Ship, pulled by two Sea King Serpents, slowly sailed out of the harbor toward the Mole docked on the warship.
Wow~
hiss...
Soon the ship approached the warship. The only Mole that could still move freely held a small knife with a piece of Sea Kings's flesh stuck in it. It took a big bite, got up, and walked over.
"The conditions are what I mentioned in the Den Den Mushi..."
The Snake Princess stood calmly at the bow of the ship as the Mole reiterated his terms to him.
"Well, it seems like only you and your pet snake got on the boat."
As for the matter of visiting the Impel Down along the way, headquarters finally agreed.
Normally, as Shichibukai, you're not allowed to approach that area, but this is an exception. Time is of the essence, so hurry and get on the ship...
hiss...
The Mole took another bite, swallowed it, and then continued speaking.
"Looks like this trip wasn't a waste after all; we can finally complete the mission!!"
The Mole turned and glanced at her, thinking to himself.
"I'm leaving now. I'll leave the country in your care..."
Hancock instructed her sister.
"Yes!!"
The two nodded in assurance.
Then Snake Princess followed the Mole onto the ship and onto the bow deck, where a large group of marines she had turned into stone statues were standing.
"Could you please remove the petrification from the soldiers first? They can't sail like this..."
After the Snake Princess arrived, the Mole slapped his head and glanced at his subordinates who had been turned into stone statues. He felt very aggrieved, but still pleaded with her.
Tap tap...
"Wake up..."
Hancock ignored him, stepped forward, raised her palm and blew a breath at them. As heart-shaped energy particles fell, the soldiers' petrification was released, and they all fell to the ground, still retaining their previous lecherous expressions.
"Hmph... a bunch of useless trash, get back to work and start the boat..."
The Mole snapped at them impatiently.
The group quickly grasped the situation and, not daring to disobey their superior's orders, immediately took action. Before long, under the joint control of the group, the warship slowly sailed towards the Impel Down.
Meanwhile, at headquarters in Marineford...
" Fleet Admiral Sengoku..."
Click...
"... Fleet Admiral Sengoku, according to a telegram Vice Admiral the Mole's envoy heading to the Amazon Lily, Pirate Empress Boa Hancock has finally compromised and is currently on her way here."
A school officer rushed over, pushed open the door, and reported to Sengoku.
"Oh, that woman finally agreed. Hopefully, it's not too late. After all, she's quite strong and could be one of the main forces in this battle."
Sengoku smiled with satisfaction upon hearing Sengoku subordinates' report that Hancock had agreed to join the war.
But then, as if remembering something, he asked his subordinates.
"How's that guy in jail doing now? Still haven't figured it out?"
"Yes, according to news from the prison, Knight of the Sea Jinbe of the Shichibukai, hasn't changed his tune yet and is prepared to be stripped of his Shichibukai. His attitude is very firm, and it seems to me he has no intention of changing his mind."
The officer informed him of the message that had arrived.
Snap...
"Damn it, that guy Jinbe. I thought he was the most suitable one, but oh well, I already guessed his intentions. Now, with the new Shichibukai Luo Chen joining the party, they're all here. That's enough."
After hearing this, Sengoku slammed his hand on the table in anger, then looked relieved and said...
Seeing that the battle preparations were largely complete, he waved for his men to leave, then went back to refine all the details, increasing his chances of defeating Whitebeard and minimizing the Navy's losses.