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To be precise, these two individuals are still young, so it feels a bit early to talk about such matters.
However, in this era, 17-year-olds are already considered an adult. Anos has already reached this age, while Hancock is just one year older than him.
The two in the room did nothing out of the ordinary, yet Hancock's so-called serious illness seemed to have vanished overnight.
The Next Day
Anos left gold, silver, and jewellery worth at least 500 million Beris on Amazon Lily. This sum was enough for the island's inhabitants to live comfortably for a month or two without worry.
Preparations soon began for their next destination.
Hancock had not yet boarded the ship, but the port was already crowded with many women.
They shouted enthusiastically; most were cheering for their queen, while a few seemed to be calling out to the man aboard.
The scene needed no explanation. It was evident that something significant had transpired aboard the ship the previous day, leaving a deep impression on everyone.
As the Kuja Pirates' ship slowly set sail, everyone aboard was ready for the next leg of their journey, which also happened to be their ultimate goal on this voyage.
Although the ship was still packed with the same crew, the upcoming voyage was far longer, making life aboard less convenient than anticipated.
The crew was the same group that had initially embarked, and the ship, pulled by two mighty sea serpents, remained unchanged.
However, this journey promised far greater challenges. The royal guards began teaching the Kuja warriors the basics of Armament Haki, fulfilling a promise made earlier.
The people from the Tru Kingdom, now integrated with the Kuja tribe, had become like family to the Amazons.
They were all regarded as allies. Most notably, the way everyone addressed Hancock had changed.
From the moment Daiki first welcomed Hancock aboard, calling out, "Welcome aboard, Queen!" everyone else had begun addressing her as such.
While this surprised some of the Amazons, they quickly adapted, especially upon observing the two's closeness.
Their destination, Jaya Island, was still a long way off, and without an Eternal Pose, crossing such a vast stretch of the Grand Line posed a significant challenge.
After half a month of perilous sailing, the silhouette of Jaya Island finally appeared on the horizon.
It was a place no one on the ship had visited before its name was familiar, but its location seemed strangely obscure.
"Your Majesty, we've arrived at Jaya Island!"
Daiki approached Anos, who was chatting with Hancock and spoke respectfully.
Over the past half-month, the crew had encountered numerous challenges while navigating the Grand Line.
The danger was inevitable, no matter the route.
Anos picked up a teacup, took a slow sip, and calmly ordered, "Within two hours, take control of the main areas on Jaya Island."
The crew of the Kuja Pirates immediately understood the plan. As a pirate crew, their arrival signified lawlessness. In this chaotic, pirate-infested land, the only authority was strength.
Jaya Island, known for its lawlessness, had been under pirate control for nearly a century.
If Anos wanted to keep his actions discreet, force was the only option.
Daiki, standing nearby, seemed uncertain about the command, but Hancock stood up and declared, "Kuja Pirates, follow me to Jaya Island! Within two hours, take over the entire island by force!"
Her commanding presence radiated Conqueror's Haki, inspiring the crew. A loud roar of affirmation erupted across the ship.
"I didn't misunderstand, right?" Hancock asked with a smile as she sat back down across from Anos.
Anos chuckled softly. "You understood perfectly."
Daiki, though a bit flustered, had no choice but to follow orders. Abona suddenly appeared, patting him on the shoulder with a grin. "Don't overthink it just go!"
The port of Jaya Island was teeming with pirate ships of various shapes and designs, each flying a different flag. The sheer number of pirates here was staggering.
This was a place completely outside the jurisdiction of the Marines or the World Government.
As long as things didn't spiral out of control, the Marines rarely interfered. It was clear that the pirates and Marines had reached some sort of unspoken understanding.
However, the mixed crowd made the area unpredictable. Prominent pirate groups often used Jaya as a base, which was one reason why neither the World Government nor the Marines dared to take decisive action.
As the Kuja ship approached the port, its unique sea-serpent propulsion drew attention.
Though the Kuja Pirates were not widely known in this part of the Grand Line, the sight of their ship intrigued the gathering crowd.
At first, only a handful of pirates loitered at the port. By the time the ship docked, nearly 200 pirates had gathered, watching closely.
Most of these pirates looked rough and unkempt, their expressions radiating hostility.
Yet, among the chaotic crowd, one could never be certain who might be a hidden powerhouse.
As the Kuja ship prepared to anchor, Anos turned to Hancock and said gently, "Once we've dropped you off, you can return to Amazon Lily. There's no need for you to involve yourself in what comes next. Leave it to the others."
Hancock hesitated briefly before asking, "Why Jaya Island? Why did you choose this place?"
Anos smiled cryptically. "Perhaps you'll understand someday."
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