One Piece : Strongest Vice-Captain Mr. 3!

The suffocating pressure instantly vanished.

Mr. 3 let out a heavy sigh of relief. After briefly sorting through his chaotic thoughts, he slowly began to speak.

"It's clear that after the abolition of the Seven Warlords system, the Navy is bound to take significant actions. At that time, the world will enter its most chaotic era. Various pirate factions will stir, and even the so-called Emperors of the Sea—the Four Emperors—will inevitably be swept into it."

"Our plan, or rather, the plan of the Buggy Pirates, is to gather powerful allies and strengthen ourselves as much as possible before this chaotic era arrives."

"Those of us who have been discarded—both the new and old Seven Warlords—should unite. Only then can we have the power, or more accurately, the qualification, to secure our positions and protect our lives in the turbulent future!"

At this point, many members of the Kuja Pirates showed signs of being moved.

Currently surrounded and trapped by Navy warships, they were acutely aware of the "most chaotic era" Mr. 3 was talking about! The Seven Warlords system had been deeply entrenched for so long—how could it just be abolished?!

Standing next to Hancock, Granny Nyon nodded slightly. With her broad perspective, she had already considered the feasibility of allying with the other Seven Warlords.

Furthermore, the Navy's swift attacks on the Warlords right after announcing the abolition of the system hinted at their concerns regarding this very situation.

What she never expected, however, was that the Buggy Pirates would take the initiative, disregarding various hesitations, and send someone over first!

'After all, he was once on the Pirate King's ship. That clown, Buggy, possesses foresight and decisiveness far beyond ordinary people!'

Granny Nyon naturally assumed Mr. 3's actions were directed by their captain, Buggy, and felt a deep admiration mixed with apprehension.

Hmm, that's +1 for Buggy the Clown's imagination.

"What do you think, Granny Nyon?" 

Hancock didn't respond directly to Mr. 3 but turned to ask Granny Nyon.

Not being skilled in analyzing situations or predicting world trends, she initially believed the World Government abolished the Seven Warlords simply because they had acquired super weapons that could replace them.

However, Mr. 3's few straightforward statements indeed sparked a strong sense of crisis within her.

Once the long-standing world order is disrupted, it will affect more than just a few pirate crews.

The World Government is bound to take even more aggressive actions afterward!

In this situation, forming an alliance is undoubtedly the best option to ensure their own safety.

For a moment, the typically resolute Hancock felt uncertain.

She was confident in her strength and beauty, even somewhat arrogant, but she wasn't blind.

Of course, directly agreeing with Mr. 3's views was something our proud and noble Empress could never do.

So, Granny Nyon's usefulness was finally called upon.

Granny Nyon quickly saw through Hancock's thoughts, nodding as she said, "The idea of the Seven Warlords banding together has crossed my mind before, but the execution is fraught with difficulties and uncertainties, so I didn't discuss it with you."

"But since Buggy the Clown's crew has taken the initiative, it is indeed worth considering."

"How bold!"

Hancock, sitting majestically atop her pink snake, darkened her expression and coldly questioned, "Whether it's the Navy headquarters or pirate factions, do you think my strength has diminished to the point where I need to seek help from others, Granny Nyon?"

The Empress's commanding presence was unmistakable.

So what if the world is changing?

I am still the center of the world!

The members of the Kuja Pirates felt their sense of crisis ease as they saw their Empress's unwavering confidence.

That's right!

Their captain is the Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock, who possesses Conqueror's Haki and can handle any situation with ease!

"I wouldn't dare, my lady."

Granny Nyon quickly bowed her head in respect, saying, "The Snake Empress's power is unparalleled, so of course, you don't need assistance from others. But I believe Buggy's crew sent even their second-in-command and came to us first, showing their sincerity. There's value in considering an alliance."

"Of course, the premise is that they have the capability to help us resolve the current crisis on Amazon Lily."

Upon hearing this, Hancock's displeasure faded slightly as she turned her gaze to Mr. 3 below.

"Since Granny Nyon has put it that way, I'll tentatively agree with your perspective."

"The residents of Amazon Lily are all my supporters; I can easily cast them aside, and it doesn't matter how many perish. However, you as allies cannot afford that."

"So, tell me, how do you plan to relocate the people on the island?"

At once, all eyes turned back to Mr. 3.

Mr. 3 rubbed his forehead, feeling the pressure.

The exchange between Hancock and Granny Nyon instantly shifted the situation from "Buggy's crew actively assisting the Kuja Pirates in resolving a crisis" to "the Kuja Pirates assessing Buggy's crew's qualifications for alliance."

Directly Turning Passive into Active!

Before arriving at Amazon Lily, Mr. 3 thought he had a solid understanding of Hancock.

However, after some interaction, he realized he had severely underestimated the cunning and capabilities of the Pirate Empress.

Her true nature was a far cry from the "powerful yet cute and love-struck" image portrayed in the anime! This shows that the characters in this world are not as simply fixed as they appear in the anime; compared to the second dimension, these people live more authentically, with a slyness and cunning that is much more pronounced!

What's even more difficult is that Mr. 3's ultimate goal for this trip isn't some kind of alliance or cooperation; it's about establishing a superior-subordinate relationship! 

He was feeling the pressure rising!

"The method to transfer the island's residents is quite simple."

Mr. 3 let out a heavy sigh. Faced with such a crafty person as Hancock, he could only take it one step at a time.

Hopefully, her fear of the Celestial Dragons and the slave mark won't change too much…

"All you need to do is use your ability to petrify all the residents on the island. Then I'll cover all the statues with thick waterproof wax for protection, and finally, your pirate crew can secretly transport everyone to the designated location underwater using your two giant sea serpents."

"There, a mercenary team from Buggy's Delivery will be waiting to assist."

To make his words sound more convincing, Mr. 3 stepped forward, causing the flame atop his three-shaped hairdo to flare up dramatically.

Almost immediately, the floor of the entire hall was covered with a thick, sticky layer of wax surrounding where his foot landed!

"Heh, that's quite a useful ability."

"Not a bad plan, but before we proceed with the specifics…"

After witnessing Mr. 3's fruit ability, Hancock stopped talking. She slowly stood up from the back of the python, tilting her head as her beautiful eyes casually observed Mr. 3 below.

"I'd also like to see if your combat abilities, as the second-in-command of the Buggy Pirates, are as impressive as your intellect."

With those words, Mr. 3 felt all his nerves tighten, and the extinguished flame on his head reignited fiercely.

As expected, the battle phase he dreaded was unavoidable!

"Sandersonia, Marigold, give a warm welcome to our distant guests!"

With a wave of Hancock's hand, Sandersonia and Marigold stepped forward, activating their Devil Fruit powers.

Buzz!

Their already large bodies expanded further, enhanced by the Snake-Snake Fruit—Anoconda Model and the Snake-Snake Fruit—King Cobra Model. Their snake-like features and thick tails split the air, exuding the cold-blooded ferocity and brutality characteristic of snakes.

"Yes! Sister!"

The two of them swung their snake tails, moving with incredible speed, carrying an intense chill as they charged toward Mr. 3.

"Come at me!"

Mr. 3's fighting spirit surged as he stood atop a flowing pool of wax, using massive wax fists as spears and surrounding himself with walls of wax as shields to confront the snake-women head-on! 

In the world of pirates, how could there be any lack of exhilarating battles?

He was not the cowardly Mr. 3 who would shy away from a fight!!

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