"I..."
Hancock, who was only 12 years old, wanted to speak, but her expression suddenly changed drastically. She turned her head toward the cabin behind her, stretched out her hands to protect her two sisters, and shouted, "Who? Come out!"
At the same time, she wondered to herself, Has an enemy snuck into the cabin?
A voice came from within the cabin, accompanied by the sound of approaching footsteps.
"Don't worry! We're not your enemies! We just accidentally ended up here!"
"Can I ask where this is?"
Soon, two figures, one tall and one small, emerged from the cabin.
The visitors were Uchiha Sora and Uchiha Mikasa.
They hadn't expected their first teleportation location to be on a ship.
As soon as Sora stepped out, he looked around. From the appearance of the ship, particularly the two giant snakes, he instantly deduced that this must be the ship of Kuja Pirates.
Then, noticing the three Hancock sisters, he further assessed. Based on their appearance and the ship's distinct features, Sora thought, 'Are these the three Hancock sisters? So, the current timeline is before Hancock was enslaved?'
This revelation was good news for Sora.
"So beautiful!"
When the three Hancock sisters laid eyes on Uchiha Mikasa, they couldn't help but admire her subconsciously.
Uchiha Mikasa was not only stunningly beautiful, but her mature and gentle temperament made her particularly captivating.
Of course, their admiration was brief and instinctive.
Even though Hancock felt that Uchiha Mikasa and Uchiha Sora didn't seem like bad people, she remained cautious. "Who are you? What's your purpose here?" she demanded.
"Don't worry!"
Uchiha Mikasa noticed their vigilance, looked around, and comforted them softly. "My name is Uchiha Mikasa, and this is my son, Uchiha Sora. We're here to treat an illness. We ended up here purely by accident."
"Have you been attacked? I can help you defeat the enemy. In exchange, you'll tell me where we are and send us to Drum Island. How does that sound?"
"Huh?" Hancock was taken aback. "Treatment? Drum Island? Can you really help us?"
"Hahahaha!"
At that moment, an unpleasant laugh echoed from the distance, growing closer and drawing the attention of Hancock and the others.
A pirate over two meters tall with a rough, ugly appearance approached them. Grinning, he sneered at Uchiha Mikasa and Hancock. "What do we have here? Not just three little beauties but also a mature, gorgeous woman and a delicate-looking boy."
He licked his lips mockingly. "Too bad for you, pretty boy—you're sick and won't live long. Otherwise, you'd fetch a good price!"
Uchiha Sora: "..."
If he were stronger, he'd have killed the pirate immediately.
"Submit quietly, and you'll suffer less. Otherwise... hehe!"
Hearing the pirate's threats, Uchiha Mikasa completely ignored him. Instead, she turned to Hancock. "Wait. Let me deal with this trash first."
"What did you say...?"
The pirate's face darkened. He raised the machete in his hand, preparing to attack Uchiha Mikasa.
The next moment, Uchiha Mikasa turned to face him. Her Sharingan had already activated, the intricate pattern of her Mangekyō Sharingan swirling ominously.
"Genjutsu: Sharingan!"
In an instant, the pirate froze, rooted to the spot.
"Puff!"
Uchiha Mikasa flashed past the pirate, swiftly eliminating other pirates in the vicinity.
The pirate controlled by the illusion suddenly spurted blood from his neck, his head rolling to the ground, eyes wide open, a look of disbelief frozen on his face.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"
"Fire Release: Dragon Flame Release Song Technique!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Blade!"
"....."
Uchiha Mikasa continued unleashing jutsu, raining destruction upon the pirates who were not from the Kuja Pirates.
The battlefield soon became a display of her power.
The pirates of the Amazon Lily stood in awe, mesmerized by the unfamiliar and devastating techniques. Uchiha Mikasa's efficiency in dispatching enemies was both terrifying and impressive.
As more pirates fell, particularly their leaders, fear took hold of the remaining forces, and they began fleeing in disarray.
In just a few minutes, the battle ended entirely.
Out of hundreds of pirates, only a handful managed to escape, while the rest were annihilated by Uchiha Mikasa.
"Your mother is so powerful!"
The Hancock sisters, having witnessed the spectacle, turned to Uchiha Sora, their eyes shining with admiration.
"Haha! Of course!"
Uchiha Sora grinned proudly.
Yes, she was Uchiha Mikasa!
"Thank you for saving us. May I ask who you are?"
The leader of the Kuja Pirates, injured and weary, approached Uchiha Mikasa with gratitude and curiosity.
"We're just passing by. Don't worry about it," Uchiha Mikasa replied, waving her hand dismissively as she walked toward Sora and the others.
Turning to Hancock, she said, "Alright, I've kept my word. Now, could you take us to Drum Island?"
"Uh..."
Hancock hesitated, her gaze shifting to her leader with a conflicted expression. "Leader?"
Hancock was at a loss. Uchiha Mikasa had stepped in without their agreement, but she couldn't deny the debt they owed. Without Uchiha Mikasa's intervention, their entire crew might have been wiped out.
The leader immediately understood and said, "Drum Island? You mean the one where the Drum Kingdom is located? I've heard it's renowned for its advanced medical skills. Are you heading there for treatment?"
She glanced at the pale and unwell Uchiha Sora.
"Yes!" Uchiha Mikasa confirmed. "Can you take us there?"
"Of course!" the leader said without hesitation. "Your kindness has saved us, and we, the Kuja Pirates, always repay our debts. We'll take you to Drum Island."
"But that alone isn't enough to repay you. If there's anything else you need, don't hesitate to ask. We'll do whatever we can to help!"
She added, "However, many of our crew are seriously injured, and we've already contacted our former captain for assistance. We need to stop at the Sabaody Archipelago first to recover and make repairs."
"Once we're ready, we'll take you to =Drum Island. Is that alright?"
"It's also a chance for you to consider any additional requests," she concluded. It was evident she intended to consult their former captain, Shakuyaku, about further rewards, as her resources might not suffice.
"Is that so?"
Uchiha Mikasa turned to Uchiha Sora. "Sora, what do you think?"
"Sounds good!" Uchiha Sora agreed readily. The plan worked perfectly, and it gave them an opportunity to meet Shakky and Rayleigh.
"Then let's go with that," Uchiha Mikasa said with a satisfied smile. "We'll follow your plan."
"Thank you!"
The leader visibly relaxed.
Hancock was promptly sent to prepare rooms for Uchiha Mikasa and Sora to rest. Meanwhile, the leader began organizing the crew to clean up the battlefield, treat the injured, and repair the damaged ship.