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All of this had already been foreseen by Anos, who could even explain his reasoning. This left those around him in awe.
"King Anos, it feels as if you know everything. May I ask the purpose of your journey to jaya Island?" Sonia inquired.
"That's right. That place is quite distant from your South Blue. I've heard it's a notorious haven for pirates on the Grand Line," Gold added.
No matter how they speculated, they couldn't comprehend why Anos would choose to visit such a city of sin.
However, from his expression, Hancock sensed a deeper intention.
Turning to her younger sisters, she said with a serious tone, "This concerns the national affairs of another Kingdom. You two should restrain your curiosity."
"Yes, onee-sama!" her two peculiar-looking sisters replied, bowing their heads, barely daring to eat.
Although Hancock didn't reprimand them, they seemed to realize the gravity of the moment.
"Why do you want to go to Amazon Lily first? It's quite a detour from our destination," Hancock asked, now showing a hint of caution.
Though she had developed a favorable impression of Anos over the past two days, the security of her nation weighed heavily on her mind.
"You needn't worry about that," Anos replied. "Since you've agreed to escort us to jaya Island, we will ensure that no unusual circumstances affect your land."
"What do you mean by that?" Hancock asked, intrigued by his words.
Anos didn't reply immediately. Instead, he extended his hand before her, where a blue glow surrounded his palm.
In a moment, a large gem materialized in his open hand.
The sight left the three women momentarily speechless. Gold, visibly startled, exclaimed, "An ability user?"
"I have 500 million Beris here. You can send it back to support the people on your island, enough for them to sustain themselves for a while. This way, you won't owe us anything later on," Anos said with a smile.
"Are you really willing to pay us?" Sonia asked, astonished.
"Do you think I'd need to deceive you?" Anos replied.
After exchanging looks, the three women's wary expressions softened, feeling reassured.
During their voyage, as the group chatted, a sword suddenly pierced the air.
Before anyone could react, Abona leaped out of the water, carrying a massive leg far larger than himself.
"Sorry, everyone! I couldn't resist taking a swim, but this creature wouldn't stop bothering me, so I thought I'd bring it up for dinner!" Abona said with a grin, catching everyone by surprise.
"You idiot! I was looking into the water when you nearly sliced me!" Suzu shouted at him.
"Sorry, sorry! It was just an accident!" Abona chuckled.
"That's huge! Looks like we have an extra meal tonight!"
"Lord Abona is so strong! He pulled that massive thing out of the sea so easily!"
Compliments poured in, but Abona shrugged them off, casually tossing the colossal leg onto the deck, causing the ship to tilt slightly.
The crew was stunned. Such a large creature, lifted effortlessly it showed how powerful Abona was.
"Amazing!" Sonia remarked. To take down a Sea King in the Calm Belt, and underwater no less, left both sisters dumbfounded.
"Haki! Could you teach us Haki techniques?" Hancock asked Anos, slightly embarrassed.
"Yes, that would be incredible!" Sonia quickly added.
"Don't you already know Haki?" Anos asked, surprised.
"Not fully," Gold explained. "On the island, we've only practiced Observation Haki. My sister once accidentally unleashed Conqueror's Haki, but we have no proper training for Armament Haki."
"Yes," Hancock continued, "so we've spent a long time on Observation Haki, but we lack the knowledge and experience to master Armament Haki. The previous king even went out searching for this training method, but he never succeeded."
"Those aren't exactly difficult techniques," Anos said with a slight smile.
"Does that mean you'll teach us?" Sonia asked, excited.
"Since we have about ten days left on this journey, I don't mind teaching you. I can even have my crew document their experiences with Haki training, which you can take back to your island. At the very least, it will strengthen your forces," Anos offered.
Such techniques might be rare in the first half of the Grand Line, but in the New World, almost everyone encountered Haki, even if they couldn't master it.
Hearing Anos's agreement, Hancock blushed, visibly moved, while her sisters beamed with excitement.
The ability to wield Armament Haki would elevate their strength by a level or two, something they eagerly welcomed.
Why hesitate? Anos saw no harm in sharing these training methods. In fact, this alliance could be beneficial.
Perhaps, in the future, the men of the Tru Kingdom might even gain access to Amazon Lily.
Although it was just a thought, Anos couldn't deny his intrigue regarding the woman before him.
Unlike a typical hero, he understood alliances had their own value, and this exchange held no risk to Tru Kingdom but could lead to a strong ally.
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