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New World, Calm Belt.
The Perfume Yuda, propelled by two giant Yuda snakes, sped through the Calm Belt. The highly toxic aura emitted by the Yuda deterred even Sea Kings from approaching.
Two Marine warships followed behind.
Hancock sat by the window, gazing at the unchanging calm sea outside, and yawned boredly.
"How much longer?"
"Half an hour at most."
Her Two Sisters, looking nervous, whispered, "Nee-sama, our mission this time is only reconnaissance. Please don't do anything else."
"I don't need your reminders."
Hancock was unconcerned.
Her Two Sisters exchanged glances, seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes.
Although Hancock's charm was irresistible, they were facing a Yonko this time, and there was a high possibility of encountering the renowned Daichi the Destroyer. How could they not be nervous?
The mission assigned by the Marines was temporarily just to guide the warships, focusing on reconnaissance. Whether to engage in battle depended on the specific situation.
They sincerely hoped Hancock wouldn't do anything unnecessary.
But Hancock wouldn't listen!
Even though they were biological sisters, they couldn't interfere with Hancock's thoughts. Their Hancock was just that willful.
Not long after, the door was pushed open.
The officer Aphelandra was drenched in cold sweat, with obvious shock in her eyes. "Snake Princess, and Two Sisters, you'd best come out and see this!"
"Hmm?"
Hancock raised an eyebrow slightly. She rarely saw Aphelandra this nervous. Had she seen something extraordinary?
The three came to the deck, and upon seeing the massive fortress under construction in the distance, even Hancock, who was usually indifferent to everything, couldn't help but gasp.
"Military fortress?!"
"What are the Beast Pirates trying to do?!"
"So many Giants!"
Her Two Sisters were startled.
On the island directly ahead, a massive war fortress was under construction, with its main structure already about half-completed.
Countless workers were busy, including many Giants.
To the southeast of the fortress, there were also two parallel land routes leading to the New World, stretching as far as the eye could see. In the central river channel, a large number of transport ships came and went, carrying steel, weapons, and other supplies.
Pirates were actually building a fortress!
On the deck of the Marine warships following behind, Vice Admiral Doll and Vice Admiral Dalmatian gazed at the massive project on the island, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
As base commanders, both immediately recognized that the Beast Pirates were constructing a fortress, and it was a large-scale fortress no smaller than a G-series branch.
They couldn't understand why the Beast Pirates, who didn't need to maintain order at sea, would build a large fortress, especially within the Calm Belt.
"Contact Headquarters, quickly!"
Both broke out in cold sweat and roared their orders.
The message quickly reached Headquarters.
"Bang!"
Sengoku's fist slammed onto the desk, his face pale and uncertain. The Beast Pirates' actions had clearly exceeded his expectations.
Normally, building a large fortress required immense manpower, material resources, coordination, and execution capabilities. Even a Yonko pirate crew couldn't bear such a cost.
Where did the Beast Pirates get so much money?!
No, even with money, such a thing would be difficult to accomplish!
The Marines, supported by the World Government, had only built fourteen G-series large fortresses over the years.
How could the Beast Pirates do it?!
"What exactly do they want to do?"
Sengoku pondered deeply.
Building a fortress in the Calm Belt was clearly illogical, unless this fortress could bring the Beast Pirates enormous benefits.
Could it be!
Sengoku suddenly stood up!
"Tell Vice Admiral Dalmatian and Vice Admiral Doll to retreat!"
"Yes!"
After giving the order, Sengoku immediately left with the intelligence. Garp, who was drinking tea in the office, quickly asked upon seeing him.
"Sengoku, where are you going?"
"Holy Land!"
Sengoku left without looking back.
If his guess was correct, he had to report to the Five Elders immediately. This matter was no longer something the Marines could decide.
Meanwhile, in the Calm Belt.
"Retreat!"
Upon receiving the order from Headquarters, Vice Admiral Dalmatian and Vice Admiral Doll immediately ordered a retreat. Wano Country was nearby, and the Beast Pirates' fleet could appear at any moment.
Their mission was complete.
A staff officer rushed over to report.
"Vice Admiral Dalmatian, Kuja's ship is heading towards the fortress ahead!"
"What?!"
Vice Admiral Dalmatian's expression changed instantly, and he quickly went to the bow to observe.
The Kuja Pirates not only showed no intention of retreating but were instead docking their ship. Such reckless behavior infuriated him.
"Don't mind Kuja, let's go!"
"Yes!"
At this moment, on the Perfume Yuda.
Her Two Sisters pleaded bitterly.
"Hancock, the Marines have already retreated, let's leave quickly too!"
"What's there to worry about? They're just a bunch of filthy men."
Hancock sat on a snake stool formed by her pet, her long legs crossed, exuding a fatal allure with every movement.
"I ask you, have you ever seen a man I couldn't captivate?"
"No!"
Her subordinates answered in unison.
Hancock raised her hand to touch her chest, calmly stating a fact.
"No matter what I do, whether it's kicking a kitten or committing murder and robbery, the whole world will forgive me."
"The reason is simple."
"That's right, because I am too beautiful!"
"Ah—, Snake Princess!"
Everyone's eyes turned into hearts, completely captivated by Hancock's charm.
"Daichi the Destroyer."
Hancock raised her chin high, openly displaying her disdain for Daichi. A man who could resist her charm had never appeared.
As long as she captured Daichi and handed him over to the Marines, she could live peacefully for three years without enduring annoying forced summons.
On the island, a sentry discovered the approaching pirate ship. Upon seeing the pirate flag clearly, he immediately struck the war gong with force.
"Clang!!!"
Inside the fortress construction site, Daichi was drinking tea under a canopy, observing Yamato, who was moving bricks. This girl truly enjoyed working.
Hearing the alarm, Daichi slightly raised his head.
"They're finally here."
The Marines had been sending warships for reconnaissance, so it was only a matter of time before they discovered the fortress, but he didn't expect the enemy to launch an attack.
The Marines shouldn't be that reckless.
Even if they were going to fight, they should prepare thoroughly first. He hadn't heard of any large-scale Marine military operations.
Yamato ran over, her face full of anticipation.
"Daichi, are we going to fight?"
"You keep working, I'll go take a look."
Daichi waved his hand.
It shouldn't be a big problem. Yamato's working efficiency was comparable to that of the Giants, so he couldn't delay her work.
At the southwest port, the Perfume Yuda docked.
"Mero Mero Mellow!"
Less than three minutes later, all the Beast Pirates who had rushed over upon hearing the alarm had hearts in their eyes and turned to stone, including many officers.
The area of effect was outstanding.
This scene also made her Two Sisters breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that even the Beast Pirates couldn't resist Hancock's charm.
Hancock scrutinized the fortress.
"Has that Daichi the Destroyer still not appeared?"
According to the intelligence provided by the Marines, Daichi the Destroyer had not shown himself recently, so he was most likely on this island.
Let me turn him into stone!