The next day.
Grand Line, Saboundy Island Archepelago, Area 13, Shakky's Rip of Bar.
"So, do you want to ask me to help you get in touch with Ars so I can ask for a quota so Rayleigh can work as a worker there?" Hancock asked Shakky strangely who was currently sitting with him on the sofa.
At this time there are Shakky, Rayleigh, Hancock, Sandersonia, and Marigold in the bar. Hancock had made quick moves to start the construction of the shopping center according to Ars' earlier suggestion.
After leaving the Fortis Kingdom yesterday, Hancock immediately rushed back to the Amazon Lily Kingdom and began to gather a number of troops to go to Amazon Lily Island to help her solve the problem of building a shopping center.
Luckily yesterday Ars had given himself a blueprint for the shopping center and currently Hancock only needs to find craftsmen, materials and others to start the construction of the shopping center. Hancock has 13 areas to serve as a construction site. Because this area is an area that is very familiar to him.
"Yes" Shakky nodded, "In the future, Fortis Kingdom will become the center of the world. There must be a lot of benefits to be able to open a business there" Shakky paused and continued, "Besides, I like the house that King Fortis gave to the residents. I want one"
"Hancock" Rayleigh suddenly said, "Is it true that Ars will give the house away?"
"Of course" Hancock nodded, "There are currently several houses occupied by the residents of the Fortis Kingdom. Besides that, I will also get a special house for me today" Hancock said with a tone full of pride.
"Especially for you" Shakky was quite intrigued by this, "Well, I heard it too that each of you will get a special house. Is the house given really worth it?"
"The special house that will be given to us is a very luxurious and very big house, Shakky" Sandersonia immediately replied, "That house at least even the Tenryuubito's house is far less than that house"
"Hmm~ I'm interested to see it" Shakky said calmly then continued, "Well, it's fine for me to come visit when you guys get the house, right?"
"No problem" Hancock nodded.
"Speaking of the Fortis Kingdom" Rayleigh suddenly said back, "I'm quite interested in the spiritual energy control that was discussed at the previous meeting. Does that technique have anything to do with Haki?"
Rayleigh is a very powerful Haki user. Rayleigh also knows about the theory of Haki that comes from everyone's spiritual energy. Therefore, when listening to spiritual energy control abilities. Rayleigh could immediately conclude something even though he himself still doubted the answer.
"It does have something to do with Haki." Hancock nodded and started explaining to Rayleigh about spiritual energy control techniques.
Rayleigh and Shakky who first heard about the technique were quite surprised.
"Amazing" Rayleigh muttered, "Can Armament Haki still be raised to such a degree?"
"This is indeed something very extraordinary" Shakky said calmly, "Even though nowadays there are many people who can use Haki abilities. However, each and every one of them can only use basic Haki abilities. While there are only a few people who can use it to an advanced level. Even then that person has to go through very hard training … However… It's really hard to believe that the Fortis Kingdom has such skills."
Rayleigh then frowned and asked, "Well, Hancock. Can you tell us about the previous topic that you guys didn't talk about? The reason for the movement of the Sea Emperors?"
"I'm quite interested in this too" Shakky said seriously, "My people don't even get any information about this"
Hancock was a little speechless hearing this, "The information is about weapons" Hancock after thinking for a bit then said it.
"Weapon?" Shakky and Rayleigh raised their eyebrows.
"Yes. It's about weapons. A weapon that has power equal to or even stronger than the three ancient weapons"
"What?!" Rayleigh and Shakky were shocked by the information.
Hancock then immediately explained to the two of them about the information. Rayleigh's and Shakky's faces immediately changed upon hearing that information.
"This… Is this true?" Shakky asked back with a face full of surprise.
"I got this information directly from, Ars" Hancock nodded and continued, "Yesterday, we were also shown a book about the description of these weapons. There are more than hundreds of these weapons. However, currently only a few have been discovered. The weapons that were found were the ones used by the higher-ups of the Fortis Kingdom at this time. For example, Arie Hon who holds an Ignition type weapon called White Our. That sword is the highest grade of the ignition sword type, there is also Yamamoto Genryuusai who currently wields a zanpakuto type sword called Zenkai No Tachi which has the power to release fire abilities that are as hot as the heat of the sun and the like"
Hancock paused for a moment and continued, "Right now, the higher-ups especially in the fortis kingdom's combat division who are mainly swordsmen have been assigned the task of Ars to track the swords. Ars didn't want the swords to fall into the wrong hands. It would be very dangerous for that sword to fall into the hands of the wrong person or group like the World Government."
"That would be terrifying indeed" Rayleigh said seriously, "If those swords ever fall into the hands of the World Government. This world will be completely ruled by them and there will be no more freedom for the citizens."
"Compared to those weapons" Shakky said calmly, "I am quite interested in more than 1000 years ago. Do you know about this too, Hancock?"
"No" Hancock shook her head, "I have no interest in that. I didn't ask him either."
"If I work there. Is it possible to access things like this?" Rayleigh asked seriously.
"I didn't know about that" Hancock shook her head, "However, I think it's possible. However, you need to get permission. As long as you get permission. You can access it."
"Is it difficult to get permission from Ars?" Rayleigh asked with great interest.
"Difficult?" Hancock thought for a moment, "I don't think so. As long as you are a citizen of his kingdom. It's not difficult to access it. Because when we visited the library. There was also seen an ordinary citizen and not a high-ranking official from the kingdom. As long as you are a citizen of that kingdom and get permission. You can access things like this"
"Well, this is interesting" Shakky said calmly then looked at Rayleigh, "I'm sure you have no more reason to object to this, do you? Being a worker especially working in the agricultural department for you is not a difficult thing."
"I think so too" Rayleigh said with a smirk, "There is something interesting waiting for you. It's fine for me to be that kind of thing."
"So, do you really want to apply to be a worker there?" Hancock asked strangely, "I'm interested how people know if Dark Lord Silver Rayleigh who was previously the Right Hand of the Pirate King became a construction worker"
"I don't want that either" Rayleigh pursed his lips, "As long as there's other work to do. Better take the job."
"Dream" Hancock sniffed then took out her den-den mushi and immediately contacted Ars.
The communication connection was not long connected.
"Hello, Ars here"
"Ars, it's me. Hancock"
"Hancock? What did you call me, Hancock?"
"You don't seem to like me calling you, Ars" Hancock's face contorted then asked, "Am I bothering you right now? Are you with a woman?"
"I am currently reviewing the documents that Kaguya just gave me. And, yes. I'm with a woman right now because it's my duty time" Ars said calmly then continued again, "What is your purpose in contacting me Hancock? If it's not important, I'll turn it off. You focus on your current job."
Hancock's face immediately blackened hearing this.
"This is a move" Shakky said as she exhaled the smoke.
"Yes" Rayleigh chuckled, "As far as I know, only a few people can resist charm, Hancock."
Hancock took a deep breath and said, "Take it easy about it. It is currently in the development process."
"That's great news" Ars said, "Well, say it. What's the point of contacting me?"
"Should I have a purpose in contacting you, Ars?" asked Hancock with a dark face.
"If you call me at night or during breaks. It's fine for you to call me aimlessly. However, now is my working time. You can't call me aimlessly at times like this. I have a lot of work to do. Well, hurry up. What do you want to talk to you about?"
"This man…" Hancock gritted her teeth furiously as she slowly took a breath to calm herself then said, "I have a friend who wants to work in your kingdom. Can he enter the quota first?"
"A friend? You have a friend? Well, this is interesting. Hancock, when did you have a friend? A proud woman like you rarely has a friend."
"Bastard!" Hancock shouted in annoyance "Do you think I don't have a friend, Ars! You stupid man!"
"Elder Sister" Sandersonia and Marigold immediately tried to calm Hancock down immediately.
"Agh~ Well, I guess I'm joking too much" Ars said calmly without any guilt then continued, "Well, Hancock. Which friend do you mean? Rayleigh or Shakky?"
Rayleigh and Shakky were quite surprised to hear their names being mentioned.
"How did you find out?" Hancock was quite surprised to hear this. Her previous angry emotion disappeared instantly.
"It's pretty easy to figure that out. I know a lot about you."
"Know a lot about me?" Hancock muttered with a slightly blushed face, "Could it be that Ars has been spying on me before? He even found out about the scar I had on my back earlier. What… Could it be… Ars likes me?" Hancock thought.
"Stop your stupid thoughts, Hancock" Ars said which made Hancock come back to her senses, "Well, tell me, who wants to get the quota?"
"Hancock, give it to me" Rayleigh said with a smile.
Hancock raised her brow then, "Hmp! Take this. This stupid man doesn't appreciate that a beautiful woman is talking to him."
"I want to get that quota" Rayleigh suddenly said which woke Ars back to his senses.
"This voice? Wow~ I didn't expect that the Dark Lord - Silver Rayleigh wanted a quota. Do you really want it? You know, if the world knows that you work as a worker here. Your dignity will disappear, you know?"
"Why are you almost like Hancock?" Rayleigh asked with a blackened face hearing this.
"Hancock said that too? This is quite interesting" Ars said calmly and continued, "Tell you what, Rayleigh. Do you really want to work in our kingdom?"
"What do you mean?" Rayleigh asked with great interest.
"If you really want to work in our kingdom. There is no need to be a worker in the construction or agriculture department. I have a better job. How?"
"A better job?" Rayleigh was quite intrigued by this, "What is his job?"
"Coach" Ars said calmly.
"Trainer?" Rayleigh asked in confusion.
"Yes. You can work as a coach in our kingdom. You will train the Marines of our kingdom especially regarding skills using Haki abilities"
"Hmm~" Rayleigh was quite interested in this, "Don't you guys have a technique to control spiritual energy?"
"We do have it. Even though we have it. However, we need someone who is smart to be able to teach those skills to our troops." Ars paused and continued, "Our higher-ups themselves are people who are not good at teaching skills. Therefore, I am currently looking for someone who has good teaching talent as well as sufficient strength" Ars paused and continued, "I didn't expect that you would want to apply for a job in our kingdom. As long as you are willing to be a coach in our kingdom. You will later receive treatment like the higher-ups of our kingdom. What do you think?"
"The care of your royal higher-ups? So, what are the treatments? Does that include being able to access your royal secrets? For example the weapon the Sea Emperors are currently looking for?" Rayleigh asked seriously.
"Yes. That is one of them. You can access it. In addition, you can also learn these spiritual energy control techniques. Also, later you will get a salary of 4 million berries complete with bonuses that you will get as much as 500 thousand berries. In addition, you will also get a house that is used by higher-ups. Meanwhile, there are some other treatments that you can't get. such as participating in high-level meetings and others. What do you think?"
Shakky was immediately excited to hear this.
"I just need to train, right?" Rayleigh asked again.
"Of course" Ars nodded, "You just need to train our royal troops. Currently the Navy department is still not running. You still don't have any assignments at all. However, you will still be given a salary by our kingdom with no bonuses at all. The bonus will be calculated when you have carried out your duties as a trainer"
"In that case, am I obligated to come to your kingdom at this time?" Rayleigh asked again.
"You are free to choose. If you want to come, that's fine, and if you don't want to come, that's fine. After all, there is nothing interesting here and only a few interesting things. I can ask Hashirama to send you a note on spiritual energy control techniques on Saboundy Island for you to study. You can come to work when the Navy department has troops." Ars paused and continued, "Also, I hope by the time you get the notes on spiritual energy control. When you memorize it, you immediately destroy it so that no one can find out."
"Not. I'll come straight away" Rayleigh said calmly, "I'm quite interested in your kingdom. An empire that even the World Government is afraid to fight back." Rayleigh smirked.
"You want to come? Well, if you want to come. You can come along with Hancock. Hancock will probably come today to pick up her house keys as well as see her own house. You can come, and if you want to stay. Please bring clothes and other things. We will prepare a special guest room for you in the royal palace"
"Special guest room? This is truly a very luxurious service"
"It's a natural thing" Ars said calmly, "You are the top brass of our kingdom. Even if it doesn't reach a high level. However, at least you meet the requirements to be able to get this service. Well, just come along with Hancock. If, Shakky wants to come along. He is also welcome to come."
"Okay. I'll come there later."
"Okay. If so, I'll close it first. I need to continue with the work I have to do."
"Wait-"
Before Hancock could speak. The den-den mushi was immediately closed by Ars.
"Damn it!" Hancock muttered angrily, "This man! He really is an asshole! Just wait! You will definitely be mesmerized by me!"
"Elder Sister" Sandersonia and Marigold were quite worried about Hancock at the moment.
"Are you coming, Shakky?" Rayleigh asked with great interest.
"Of course" Shakky nodded while exhaling his cigarette smoke, "After all, I got an invitation to come, didn't I? Also, I am quite interested in this kingdom. I had to come to see it in person."