Captain Roy.
Roy turned his head, Elder Nyon stood in front of him, her wrinkled face still showing a hint of wariness towards a "human trafficker who abducts underage girls".
But her tone was much gentler than before.
"What have you thought about the Amazon Lily matter?" Roy asked.
Elder Nyon sighed and turned to look at Hancock.
From the moment she walked in, the little girl's eyes never left Roy.
Anyone could see the adoration and joy in his eyes.
"Can I say no?"
Elder Nyon's tone carried a hint of helplessness.
"You've seen that girl's temper too."
"If we really don't let her go, she could tear down the palace on Amazon Lily."
Hancock blushed and lowered her head.
Captain Roy.
Elder Nyon's eyes turned serious.
" Hancock can go with you to Hachinosu, and her two sisters can come too."
But you must grant me two conditions.
"You say."
"First, Hancock must return to Amazon Lily and assume the responsibilities of Pirate Empress. Amazon Lily needs her."
"No problem."
"Second—" Elder Nyon stared at Roy, "If you dare to have any ill intentions towards them before they come of age, I'll risk my old life to take you down with me."
Roy was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter:
"Don't worry. I'm not interested in kids."
Elder Nyon snorted coldly, but her tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.
She looked at Hancock, at this girl who had been captured by the Celestial Dragons since childhood, suffered endless torment, was finally rescued by Roy, and now had to devote her heart to the same man. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes.
" Hancock."
Elder Nyon's voice was hoarse.
"Once you arrive at Hachinosu, cultivate diligently."
Don't embarrass yourself by inheriting the title of Pirate Empress.
Hancock looked up, trying to appear solemn, but her trembling voice betrayed her excitement:
"I know, Mother-in-law!"
Her gaze passed over Elder Nyon and landed on Roy, her eyes overflowing with adoration.
We can go to Hachinosu now; we can go with Lord Roy.
Early morning, the port of the Sabaody Archipelago.
The Ark Maxim docked at the harbor, the hatch opened, and people boarded the ship one after another.
The Hancock Sisters followed Roy, while the two Kuja warriors followed Elder Nyon as they prepared to return to Amazon Lily.
Wolfgang, Mink Tribe warrior; Longarm Tribe, a craftsman; Dwarf Tribe girl...
All of the dozen or so freed slaves chose to follow Roy to Hachinosu.
On the other side of the port, Shanks led the Red Hair Pirates aboard the Red Fox.
Two ships were moored side by side in the harbor, their sails fluttering in the sea breeze.
Shanks stood at the bow of the ship, the brim of his Straw Hat hat fluttering slightly in the sea breeze.
He looked at Roy on the Ark Maxim and grinned. " Roy!"
Roy turned his head.
"The next time we meet will be in the New World!"
Shanks patted the Gryphon at his waist.
"By then, I won't be left behind by you anymore!"
Roy smiled. "I'll be waiting."
Shanks then looked at Rayleigh and Shakky standing next to Roy, took off his Straw Hat, and bowed respectfully.
Rayleigh waved his hand without saying a word.
But those eyes, hidden behind the glasses, were full of satisfaction.
Bathed in the morning sun, both ships raised their sails and set sail simultaneously.
The hull of the Ark Maxim shimmered in the sunlight, transforming into a golden streak as it sailed into the depths of the sea.
The Red Voss, on the other hand, was slowly descending in another direction, heading towards Fish-Man Island.
The Sabaody Archipelago gradually receded into the distance, swallowed by the morning mist.
Outside the Shakky's Rip-off Bar, Rayleigh and Shakky stood side by side, watching the two ships disappear into the distance.
"They're all gone." Shakky said, a cigarette dangling from her lips, her voice slightly hoarse.
"Yes."
Rayleigh adjusted his glasses, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"The ship of the new era has set sail."
The Ark Maxim flew steadily above the clouds, its golden hull breaking through the sea of clouds, and sunlight shone warmly on the deck.
But the world below has already erupted in chaos.
World Economy News Paper, Headquarters Building.
Morgans stood in front of the printing press, looking at the first newspaper that had just come out of the press.
The headline was printed in bold, large font in the most prominent position in the newspaper, accompanied by a photograph.
Under the night sky of the Sabaody Archipelago, the Golden City Auction House collapsed in flames, thick smoke billowing into the sky.
The Heavenly Dao Emperor slaughters Sabaody! Celestial Dragons perish! Admiral cannot stop him!
Morgans twirled the quill pen in his hand, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
He stayed up all night to finish this headline.
From the moment he received the tip from his naval informant, he knew this was going to be another ' Big News Morgans '.
He turned to the second page of the newspaper; the entire page was filled with detailed reports on the whole incident.
The auction incident, the death of Celestial Dragons (reported by the Navy), Roy and Shanks fighting against four Admiral- level fighters, and the theft of the Heavenly Tribute.
He checked every detail repeatedly to ensure that no crucial information was missed.
"President!"
An editor burst through the door, his face beaming with excitement. "The first edition is completely printed! Should we reprint it?"
Morgans put down the newspaper and flapped his wings slightly.
"An additional one million copies will be printed."
Within an hour, I want this newspaper to appear in every corner of the Grand Line, the Four Blues, and the New World.
The editor gasped.
One million copies—this nearly pushed their printing capacity to its limit.
But Morgans ' tone left no room for argument.
Having worked in the news industry for decades, he understands the weight of this headline better than anyone else.
Celestial Dragons dies, the Navy can no longer cover it up, the World Government will be furious, and the Five Elders will issue the highest-level global arrest warrant.
But what Morgans wanted was never permission from the World Government; he wanted the truth.
Only by revealing the truth to the public can he, as the president of the World Economy News Paper, have lived up to his mission.
Meanwhile, in Mary Geoise, at Pangaea Castle.
The force with which Saint Saturn slammed the newspaper onto the table shook the entire conference room.
" Morgans... that jerk!!!"
His face was ashen.
The newspaper was crumpled under his fist, but the headline was still clearly visible.
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter's expression was equally grim.
How dare Morgans expose all of this?
The deaths of the Celestial Dragons —these events were clearly documented in the newspapers!
Is the information blockade in Sabaody just for show?!
"What's the use of Morgans?"
"That guy has never been afraid of the World Government."
Saint Warcury spoke coldly,
The question now is, what should we do?
A brief silence fell over the meeting room.
Although the Five Elders wield the highest power in the world, they have repeatedly suffered setbacks against Roy.
From the Pure Gold Incident to the Heavenly Tribute Heist, from the destruction of the Holy Knights to the death of the Celestial Dragons—
That man was like an unbreakable rock, always getting stuck in the World Government's throat, impossible to swallow or spit out.
Saint Saturn took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
"First, Roy's bounty has been increased to 4.5 billion Beli."
A global bounty of 100 million Beli has been issued for Roy.
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter frowned. "A bounty of 4.5 billion?"
This is comparable to Whitebeard's bounty.
"He already is."
Saint Saturn said coldly,
"Second, the Navy is ordered to thoroughly investigate the truth behind the Celestial Dragons' deaths."
The situation regarding the Sengoku period demands an explanation.
third--"
He paused, his voice very low.
"Contact all Affiliated Nation to strengthen the protection of the Heavenly Tribute."
If Roy can steal a ship Heavenly Tribute this time, he can steal a second ship next time.
The World Government's financial foundation cannot be destroyed in his hands alone.
The five people fell silent.
The oppressive silence in the meeting room was the only indication of the Five Elders ' attitude towards Roy.
They couldn't do anything about Roy.
We can only wait, wait for a real opportunity to suppress the Heavenly Dao Emperor.