Chapter 268: A Special Gift for Kuja!
In the Calm Belt near the South Blue of Planet Sea, there exists an island that is almost a Legend.
It is widely rumored that this is a place inhabited only by Women, where even if they become pregnant, they will only give birth to girls, and they are naturally trained as Warriors from birth.
Everyone who has heard of this place called Daughter Island is filled with longing for it, comparable to Fish-Man Island where Mermaids live in fairy tales.
However, there are also rumors that it is a terrifying Island filled with venomous Snakes, where outsiders who land on the Island could be Facing death at any moment!
"These guys..."
Momonga, twenty-four this year and recently promoted to Rear Admiral, looked helplessly at the Marines discussing animatedly not far away. He really wanted to reprimand them.
Unfortunately, he wasn't the commanding officer on this Warship. He then looked at Vice Admiral Gomeil in front of him and asked hesitantly, "Vice Admiral, should we stop them?"
"It's fine, let them chat. Even I am full of curiosity about the Island we are about to visit."
Vice Admiral Gomeil, who wasn't bald yet, swung his waist-length black hair and turned his head with a chuckle to look at his young Adjutant.
"Alright..."
Momonga could only nod after hearing this.
At this moment, these three Headquarters Warships were on a Voyage on a mirror-like Sea Surface, powered by the rapidly rotating Paddlewheels on both sides.
There was no other way.
In this Calm Belt Zone where there wasn't even a breeze, Sails were completely useless. Moreover, in the past, even those Paddlewheels had to be powered by Manpower.
Unlike now, where not only is the Ship Bottom lined with Seastone, avoiding the Underwater Sea Kings to the greatest extent, but there is also a High-Pressure Steam Boiler providing power.
And their target.
It was Amazon Lily, the location of the Amazon Lily Kingdom, which is also known as Daughter Island!
"Snake Princess! Snake Princess!"
In a Palace filled with ancient Chinese-style architecture, a series of anxious shouts suddenly rang out.
It was a Woman displaying Sexiness, wearing only a yellow bikini, with a small green Snake coiled around her Body. She swung the White Cloak behind her and rushed into the Main Hall with a longbow in hand.
"Quiet."
"As a Member of the Kuja Pirates, your current Posture is too rude. Correct your Posture for The Empress!"
A reprimand so pleasant it could be called melodious sounded from behind the Curtain strung with Pearls.
This caused the Female Warrior who had rushed in to quickly stop, take a deep Breathing, and kneel on one knee.
"Snake Princess, three Marine Warships have appeared on the Sea and are heading towards us!"
"Hmm?"
A sound of surprise and doubt rang out, and then the Curtain was pulled open.
Out walked a blue-haired Woman over two meters in Height, wearing only black and yellow Iron underwear and with a layer of white gauze wrapped around her feet as shoes.
This Woman's almost naked Body was filled with bronzed Muscle.
A high nose bridge, a cold and beautiful Face.
However, only one of her sharp, azure Pupils remained; her right eye was covered by a black eye patch decorated with small Skeletons.
She was the current Emperor of the Amazon Lily Kingdom, a Woman called Strong by her Citizens, Silaya!
As this Empress moved, a large python gleaming with dark light also slithered out from behind her, staring coldly at the small Warrior below the platform.
"The Marines actually dared to trespass into the Calm Belt, and they really arrived here successfully?"
Silaya had the Feeling that the Situation was tricky. What she worried about wasn't the three Warships in front of her, but the continuous Marine Fleet behind them.
"Immediately mobilize all Warriors!"
"Yes!"
Soon, a series of clanging alarm bells rang throughout Amazon Lily, causing many Women busy with housework to pick up their Weapons, bows, and arrows and hurry towards the Port.
It can be said that all adult females on the Island possess excellent Combat Ability.
"Snake Princess, you must remain calm. Before the other side attacks, you absolutely must not strike first!!"
Just as the current Empress was heading out of the Island with the Steel Saber in her hand, accompanied by the Black Snake, a short old Woman less than 1.5 meters tall, leaning on a Cane formed by a Purple Snake, ran over and quickly reminded her.
"Granny Salome, they've come knocking on our door. How can we just passively stand by? Of course, we should strike first to be Strong!" Silaya stopped and asked with dissatisfaction.
"Ah, the Marines aren't necessarily here to fight us. If that were the case, it wouldn't just be three Warships!" Gloriosa, who was called 'Granny Salome', gave a quick Explanation.
She was the Empress of the previous three generations of this Country, and she understood the outside World Situation better. To this day, she still insists on Follow-up Reads of the latest World Economic Journal.
So she clearly Understood the recent changes in the World Government.
"You mean they are here to talk?"
"Yes!"
Silaya nodded thoughtfully and said, "Then let's meet them first and see what they have to say."
Immediately, she took large strides again, leading the increasingly numerous Kuja Female Warriors, and headed towards the Port with imposing Aura.
This also made Gloriosa breathe a sigh of relief. She truly didn't want Amazon Lily to have a major Conflict with Marine Headquarters, or even the World Government.
Soon.
With Amazon Lily intentionally allowing it, the three Marine Warships approached smoothly. Two of the Warships anchored in the distance, while the Warship carrying Vice Admiral Gomeil and Rear Admiral Momonga slowly sailed to the Dock.
However, as soon as the two of them and dozens of Marines stepped off the Ship, they were targeted by dense bows and arrows, and the arrowheads emitted a chilling Haki.
Seeing this scene, although Gomeil and Momonga's Faces remained unchanged, they were surprised by the widespread use of Haki in this Kingdom.
"Marines, what are you doing here!"
The current Empress, Silaya, holding the large Steel Saber comparable to a bench, walked up to the two of them and questioned them with an Expressionless Face.
Seeing this.
Vice Admiral Gomeil took a step forward, ignoring the glimmering arrowheads, and spoke with a serious Expression as he looked at the other party.
"We are here to announce the latest Law of the World Government. From now on, all Kingdoms and Islands in the entire World must automatically become Members of the Affiliated Countries, including your Amazon Lily Kingdom!"
"Therefore, your Country's Army must no longer appear under the name of a Pirate Crew, and must abide by the relevant Laws of the World Government. In return, your Country can have a Qualification Seat to participate in the Reverie!"
These two solemn and formal announcements caused the Atmosphere In the Court where the two sides were confronting each other to solidify. No one on the Kuja side expected the Marines to be here for this.
Even Silaya, who was always Strong, showed a hesitant Expression.
Meanwhile, Gloriosa behind her immediately showed a look of surprise and delight on her Face. She quickly nudged the former's thigh and urged in a low voice, "Quickly agree! This is a great thing!"
"If we disband the Pirate Crew, what will we eat, what will we drink, what will we wear, what will we use?" Silaya asked angrily, placing her left hand on her hip.
This Country has very little agricultural land and few handicraft products. Most of their Food and daily necessities come from the Kuja Pirates plundering outside, occasionally hunting a few Sea Kings to serve as Meat.
"This..."
Gloriosa was also speechless and could only turn her Gaze towards Vice Admiral Gomeil. The latter smiled slightly, displaying his optimistic and cheerful characteristics.
"After becoming an Affiliated Country, the World Government will dispatch Economists from the Ministry of Finance to plan and support suitable Economic Industries for your Country. At the same time, the World Government will also purchase the Sea Kings your Country hunts in the Future. Everyone can use this Income to go to other Islands to purchase needed supplies."
"Of course, if your Country is willing to let your Warriors join the Army under the World Government, you will also receive corresponding Subsidies based on the number of people, just like how we Marines welcome everyone."
Next, Gomeil and Silaya discussed the details and questions in front of everyone. Although the entire process was slightly lengthy, the Citizens of Kuja listened attentively, as this concerned their Future lives.
"Alright, I agree!"
Silaya thought carefully for a while, then discussed with Gloriosa behind her for a bit, and realized there wasn't really much of a choice.
If they didn't agree, they would inevitably be Facing more Marine Encirclement and Suppression. She didn't believe the World Government was that kind.
"May I ask, how did you pass through the Calm Belt?"
"Oh, that's because our Academy of Science did Research on how to use Seastone..." Vice Admiral Gomeil didn't hide anything and gave a brief introduction to these Matters.
The Kuja side immediately fell silent after hearing this. It seemed the Calm Belt could no longer truly serve as a Natural Barrier in the Future. Just then, they heard Vice Admiral Gomeil ask with a smile.
"Besides that, we have also brought a special gift. May I ask if your Country has a little girl named Boa Hancock, who is around six or seven years old this year?"
At the same time, Rear Admiral Momonga behind him took out a square Wooden Box, which caused Silaya and the others to show puzzled Expressions.
Some Women who knew Hancock felt even stranger, but how could they know that Vice Admiral Gomeil also knew nothing and was just completing the Mission given from above?
(End of Chapter)