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Hancock no longer cared about how Anos knew the secrets about them, but the mysteries surrounding him had troubled them for years.
Despite feeling a bit embarrassed, they had no choice but to ask.
Sonia and Marigold, the two sisters standing beside Hancock, stared at Anos expectantly, occasionally licking their lips, eagerly awaiting a definite answer.
"It's not yet time to discuss this," Anos replied with a smile. "But since I've mentioned it, rest assured it's true. You don't need to doubt it."
"Understood," Sonia responded.
After listening to Anos's words, Sonia glanced around and asked softly, "King Anos, this matter is crucial to us. I just want to confirm can you truly accomplish it?"
"Don't worry; I'll make sure you have what you need when we dock," Anos assured with another smile.
Grins spread across the faces of her two sisters. The gravity of this issue had long surpassed anything money could solve.
As the Kuja Pirate Ship sailed away, the Tempest was now utterly deserted. All valuables had been removed, leaving only an empty vessel on the brink of sinking.
But just before the Kuja Pirates set off, a sword shot into the sky, piercing through the Tempest from bow to stern, splitting it cleanly in two.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the ship slowly sank into the water, leaving no trace behind.
"Wow, Abona, that was incredible!" Daiki exclaimed, clapping Abona on the shoulders in awe.
Though they already suspected Abona's strength was exceptional, witnessing it firsthand left them truly convinced.
Even the warriors of the Kuja Pirate Ship were astounded. With one swing, Abona had split an entire ship in half a level of power beyond their reach.
"Abona, with the precision of Observation Haki, your swordsmanship has reached its peak!" Anos praised.
"Your Majesty," Abona replied respectfully, "Captain Daiki once mentioned that you defeated an out-of-control Logia Devil Fruit user with a single slash and even destroyed a small island. I couldn't achieve that yet."
Anos glanced at Daiki, who now looked down sheepishly. "You really can't keep anything to yourself, can you?" he remarked, shaking his head.
However, Anos wasn't concerned. They were partners now, and sharing information was only natural.
Hancock and her crew on the opposite side of the deck observed the men closely.
Despite the size of the Kuja Pirate Ship, their voices travelled easily, allowing the women to overhear the conversation.
"Sister, they're really strong!" Marigold murmured, still awed by Abona's display of power.
Hancock had also watched the scene unfold, and, in hindsight, felt grateful for her recent decision not to oppose them. It was likely the wisest choice she'd made.
"What do you think of King Anos's strength, Sister Hancock?" Sonia asked.
"These matters aren't your concern," Hancock replied curtly. "Focus on your duties."
The previously quiet ship had become lively with the arrival of the men and women from the Tru Kingdom and Amazon Lily.
Although there had been a bit of hostility initially, after a short time, the two sides began to mingle, laughing and chatting in the cabin and on deck.
The Royal guards from Tru were enjoying conversations with Kuja warriors, each sharing stories about their homeland and pirate life.
It was a sight Anos was pleased to see. Meanwhile, Hancock looked resigned as she kept Sonia and Marigold by her side.
The ship now held over a hundred Kuja Pirates, along with seventy or eighty from the Tempest, creating a bustling crowd of one or two hundred people.
As evening approached, Anos lay back on a deck chair and casually instructed Suzu beside him, "Order everyone from the Tru Kingdom to sleep on deck tonight and not disturb the Kuja women."
Though he said it quietly, Hancock, passing by, overheard him.
Suzu chuckled, sensing Anos might have taken a liking to the Pirate Empress.
Hancock was in her late teens, radiating youthful charm, and Suzu didn't disapprove.
If Anos had listened to Suzu's thoughts he would have thought, "Are you my mom or something, always eager for my marriage"
"Your Majesty, shall I wait until after dinner? The crews are preparing for a feast."
"Handle it as you see fit," Anos replied.
With so many people aboard, much of the ship's security had been delegated to Tru Kingdom guards.
Daiki kept watch from the mast's lookout post, observing their surroundings.
Abona, meanwhile, enjoyed the peace atop the ship, listening to the ocean a long-lost call.
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