"You're giving it to me now?"
Jin was somewhat surprised as he accepted the Eternal Pose. Clearly, he had not expected her to hand it over so easily.
Was she not afraid he would abandon her afterward?
"Mm." Hancock nodded.
Even if he did not remove that mark for her now, she was still willing to give this to him.
Jin fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "All right. Thanks."
After casually putting the Eternal Pose into his ninja tool pouch, Jin said, "Come on, then. I'll perform the surgery for you now."
As he spoke, Jin placed the scroll on the ground and spread it open, then clapped his hands together.
Poof.
White smoke drifted by, and an operating table appeared on the floor. The surgical tools also appeared together on the table's tray.
'I didn't expect the things I prepared back then would end up being used here…'
Looking at these tools, Jin felt a little complicated.
"Eh?!!"
"What is going on?"
Sandersonia looked at the objects that had appeared out of nowhere, her eyes filled with shock.
How had he done that?
Was he a Devil Fruit user?
"How did you do that?" Elder Nyon asked in shock.
As she spoke, Elder Nyon glanced at the scroll on the ground.
If she was not mistaken… those things had come out of that scroll.
"Ah, it's just a special ability used by ninjas," Jin said. "It's used to store items."
"After this, I also plan to use this method to store all the supplies we buy. That way, they won't spoil easily."
It could be said that storage scrolls were an extremely practical type of sealing technique.
If not for them, he might not have been able to solve Luffy's food problem. After all… that guy's appetite was truly terrifying!
When he ate with his stomach wide open, his appetite was more frightening than all of theirs combined.
"Ninjas can even do something like this?" Elder Nyon said in disbelief.
A spatial ability?
In that case, this boy could completely rely on this ability to store a large amount of supplies.
If the capacity was extremely exaggerated…
Even during a war, he alone could bear the supply consumption of an entire fleet!
"The power of ninjas is beyond your imagination," Jin said with a smile.
This time, Elder Nyon did not say anything. She simply nodded.
'This boy fought Hancock and still came out completely unharmed…'
That alone was enough to show how powerful he was.
So Elder Nyon would not doubt Jin's words.
Ninjas… must be very powerful!
"Oh, right." Elder Nyon seemed to remember something and asked, "Are you from Wano Country?"
As she spoke, Elder Nyon's expression became somewhat serious.
If he had some connection to Kaido…
That would be a little troublesome to handle.
"Sigh…"
Jin held his forehead. "This question again…"
There really were a lot of people interested in this question.
Elder Nyon: "???"
What did he mean?
"Have many people asked you that?" Sandersonia asked curiously.
"Mm, quite a few."
Jin said somewhat helplessly, "A lot of people are curious whether I'm from Wano Country and whether I have some connection to that Kaido."
Now, he could understand what those people were thinking. After all… the influence of the Four Emperors really was considerable.
At that moment, Jin recalled the conversation between Galette and Kizaru back then.
Just relying on Galette's mother's name alone had been enough to make everyone wary.
That was the weight carried by one of the Four Emperors!
So he could understand why Elder Nyon had such concerns.
"K-Kaido?!"
Sandersonia's expression changed, and horror appeared in her eyes.
Wasn't that the name of one of the Four Emperors?
Could it be… this man named Jin had some connection to Kaido?
"Mm, that's right. That Four Emperor." Jin spread his hands. "But unfortunately, I have absolutely nothing to do with him."
"Before Sister Shakky explained it to me, I didn't even know he was one of the Four Emperors."
Speaking of which…
How strong were the Four Emperors, exactly?
He really was a little curious about what level of strength these Emperors of the New World had reached.
"So you aren't…"
Elder Nyon nodded and let out a breath of relief.
If he had nothing to do with that fellow, then there was no need to worry too much.
After all, Amazon Lily did not want to become involved with people like the Four Emperors.
Because…
Hancock was currently one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!
"Don't worry. I didn't come to Amazon Lily with any special purpose either," Jin said. "In the end, it was only a coincidence that we arrived here."
If that guy Kuma had not deliberately sent the three of them here, they would never have reached this place.
After all…
This island was located in the Calm Belt!
"Speaking of which… how did you escape from an admiral's pursuit?" Sandersonia asked curiously. "I remember that if you provoke the Celestial Dragons, a Marine admiral will be summoned, right?"
Someone like Jin, who had killed Celestial Dragons…
He must have attracted a Marine admiral.
The only question was which admiral had been sent to deal with him.
"Ah, there were indeed Marine admirals who came after us." While arranging the tools, Jin said, "Two Marine admirals gave us quite a bit of trouble."
"W-Wait!"
Elder Nyon looked at Jin in disbelief. "You mean the Marines dispatched two admirals to surround you?"
"Yes."
Elder Nyon: "!!!"
After receiving confirmation, Elder Nyon's eyes bulged uncontrollably, her face filled with shock.
Had she… still underestimated this boy's strength?
"Two admirals…" Sandersonia swallowed and said, "You people are way too incredible."
"That really is shocking."
Marigold also stared at Jin in shock.
To be able to escape alive from the hands of two Marine admirals…
Just how strong was this man?
Now, she finally understood what Sister meant when she said the other party could not be killed.
This man's strength was absolutely beyond her imagination!
"So strong!"
Looking at Jin holding the surgical instruments, Hancock's eyes seemed to sparkle with little stars.
"Ahaha, it isn't as exaggerated as you're imagining." Jin put down the tool and said, "I only held off Kizaru for a while. I didn't defeat him."
"Even so, it is shocking enough," Elder Nyon said.
Being able to stop a Marine admiral alone and survive was already enough to prove his strength.
After all…
That was the highest fighting force of Marine Headquarters!
"Then who was the other admiral?"
At the mention of this, the smile on Jin's face gradually disappeared. Then he took a deep breath and said, "Akainu."
"Akainu…"
"Mm."
Jin said, "I fought him for a while. After that, Moria suddenly appeared and helped me hold him back for some time. That was also why I had the chance to go find Luffy."
"Moria?"
Elder Nyon froze, then asked in surprise, "He actually helped you?"
Wasn't that fellow one of the Seven Warlords?
Why would a Warlord choose to help the Straw Hat Pirates?
"Mm… some things happened," Jin nodded. "In short… because he appeared, I had the chance to get away from Akainu."
Otherwise, Luffy might have been sent flying by Kuma before he could get there.
After shaking his head, Jin continued, "The situation with Kizaru was about the same. Because Uncle Rayleigh appeared, I managed to get away from Kizaru."
"Rayleigh…"
"Yes."
Jin nodded. "Uncle Rayleigh is very strong. Holding Kizaru back for a while was no problem for him."
After all…
He was the Pirate King's right-hand man!
"You really were lucky," Marigold said emotionally.
"Lucky… maybe."
"After getting away from two Marine admirals, you encountered Bartholomew Kuma?" Elder Nyon said.
"Kuma?"
Hancock froze slightly.
How did this involve another Warlord?
"Yes, Kuma," Jin said. "Because of his Devil Fruit ability, we successfully escaped the Marines' pursuit."
After saying that, Jin paused, then said with a complicated expression, "I wonder how that guy is doing now."
Would he be punished by the Marines for letting them go?
'At that time, Akainu heard what Luffy shouted. On top of that, he's a Marine admiral, so his Observation Haki must be very strong…'
Thinking of this, Jin silently sighed.
He really did not know what had happened to Kuma now.
"Since he dared to do it, he must have already made up his mind," Elder Nyon said. "Do not underestimate a man's resolve."
Hearing Elder Nyon's words, Jin froze for a moment, then nodded without saying anything more.
At that moment, Hancock said, "Jin, your purpose for wanting the Eternal Pose to Marine Headquarters… is to participate in this war, correct?"
"Eh?!!"
Hearing Hancock's words, Marigold and Sandersonia were instantly stunned.
Was he planning to take part in such a terrifying war?
"Yes." Jin nodded. "Fire Fist Ace, who is about to be publicly executed, is my captain's older brother. So we plan to participate in this war and rescue him."
Although this war would be extremely terrifying…
It was not enough to make them afraid!
"So there was that kind of connection…" Sandersonia said in shock.
That Fire Fist Ace was actually Straw Hat's older brother?
No wonder they wanted the Eternal Pose to Marine Headquarters so badly.
'Two people daring to participate in a war like that… Should I say that's exactly what I'd expect from lunatics who killed Celestial Dragons?' Sandersonia thought silently.
Hancock ignored Sandersonia's thoughts and looked at Jin. "Then you should be able to see Bartholomew Kuma at Marine Headquarters."
"Really?!"
Jin immediately looked pleasantly surprised. "He really will go to Marine Headquarters?"
"Mm." Hancock nodded. "Most likely."
The World Government had issued a summons to the Seven Warlords.
As the most obedient Warlord, Kuma would most likely participate in this war.
So her judgment should not be wrong.
"I see."
Jin smiled.
In that case, he would have a chance to properly talk with Kuma.
Thinking of this, Jin became somewhat impatient.
He patted the operating table beside him and said, "Lie down here. I'll treat the mark on your back…"
Before Jin could finish speaking, he saw Hancock swiftly take off the coat and obediently lie down on the operating table.
Jin: "…"
Wasn't that efficiency a little too high?
"What is it?"
With her face somewhat red, Hancock kept her head lowered and asked, "Is something wrong with me?"
"No problem. An obedient patient is actually better," Jin said, shaking his head.
Then he took out an anesthetic, intending to inject Hancock with it so she would not suffer.
'For this kind of surgery… local anesthesia should be enough.'
Thinking this, Jin took out the corresponding supplies.
"What is that?" Sandersonia asked curiously.
"An anesthetic," Jin explained. "I plan to give Hancock local anesthesia. That way, it won't hurt during the surgery."
After speaking, Jin looked at Hancock and continued, "Is that all right?"
"Mm. I trust you," Hancock said without raising her head.
Although she had never had surgery before, nor had she ever used anesthesia…
She was willing to trust Jin.
'She trusts me…'
After a moment of silence, Jin said, "Don't worry. I'll completely remove the mark on your back."
"This is my promise to you!"
"A promise…"
Lying on the operating table, Hancock said with a slightly flushed face, "I understand."
Elder Nyon: "???"
Elder Nyon looked at Hancock with confusion.
The more she looked, the more something felt wrong.
What exactly was going on with Hancock today?
"Elder Nyon, please step outside for now," Jin said. "Before the surgery is finished, don't let anyone disturb me. Is that all right?"
Once the surgery began, it absolutely could not be interrupted.
So…
He did not want anyone coming over to disturb him at this time.
"Mm, I understand."
Elder Nyon nodded, then called to Sandersonia and Marigold. "Let's go. We'll leave for now."
In truth, even if Jin had not said it, she would have taken Marigold and Sandersonia outside to guard the door.
After all…
The mark on Hancock's back could not be seen by anyone else!
Marigold and Sandersonia nodded, then bowed to Jin together.
"Then we leave it to you."
"Don't worry."
"Mm."
Afterward, the two sisters looked back every few steps as they followed Elder Nyon out.
Seeing this, Jin smiled and said, "Your two younger sisters really care about you."
"After all, we are sisters by blood," Hancock said.
"Mm, that's true."
Jin nodded while drawing the anesthetic into the syringe. Then he looked at Hancock and said, "This might hurt a little. Endure it for a moment."
"Do not worry. I am not a flower vase."
"Good."
This time, Jin did not waste words and immediately began the procedure.
Afterward, Jin walked to the chair beside him, sat down, crossed his legs, and silently counted down, waiting for the anesthetic to take effect.
"Why are you not starting?" Hancock looked at Jin in confusion.
Why had he gone over there and crossed his legs?
"Local anesthesia doesn't take effect instantly," Jin explained. "So we need to wait a little."
"Be patient."
"All right. I understand." Hancock nodded.
Although she did not know exactly how it worked…
Since he said so, she would be patient.
While Jin waited for the anesthesia to take effect, Elder Nyon and the other two had already arrived near the staircase and sat down there.
From this place, they could hear any movement from upstairs while effectively preventing anyone from going up and disturbing Jin.
"Elder Nyon, where did you find them?" Marigold asked curiously.
"I wasn't the one who found them," Elder Nyon said. "That Straw Hat boy mistakenly ate mushrooms that grew on his body and was brought back as someone from the village for treatment. That was how he entered the village."
"Merry came in with him at that time."
"Only Jin…"
At this point, Elder Nyon paused, then continued, "He came to find me on his own."
"On his own?"
Marigold was a little surprised.
He had actually taken the initiative to find Elder Nyon?
"Mm." Elder Nyon nodded. "I suspect… Shakky probably told him to do that."
Thinking of that girl Shakky, Elder Nyon felt a headache coming on.
That girl's personality was not much better than Hancock's…
No, wait!
In a certain sense, she was even worse than Hancock!
"Shakky…"
Marigold and Sandersonia looked at each other, then laughed.
Perhaps…
This was fate.
Looking at the two sisters laughing happily, a smile also appeared on Elder Nyon's face.
'After today, the mountain weighing on these three girls' hearts should finally be moved away.'
Thinking this, Elder Nyon silently thanked Jin in her heart.
…
At the same time, in the New World.
Within Whitebeard Pirates' territory, the Moby Dick was quietly floating on the sea.
Whitebeard himself sat silently in his seat, his expression extremely serious, as if he were waiting for something.
A moment later, Marco walked over from afar, holding a white Den Den Mushi in his hand.
"Pops, we've finished contacting all our affiliated pirate crews," Marco said while looking at Whitebeard. "Before long, they'll gather at the designated location."
As he spoke, Marco placed the white Den Den Mushi on the table.
This was a white Den Den Mushi they had obtained at a great price. With this, even if the Marines wanted to eavesdrop, they would not obtain any information.
This was also the reason the Marines had sent surveillance ships. Since they could not intercept any intelligence, they could only rely on their eyes to observe.
Whitebeard glanced at the white Den Den Mushi, then looked at Marco and asked, "Have you confirmed the positions of the Marine surveillance ships?"
"We've already locked onto the locations of all surveillance ships," Marco said. "They're in these places."
As he spoke, Marco told Whitebeard all twenty-three locations.
"Gurararara."
"Then sink them all!"
"Yeah!"
Hearing Whitebeard's words, the crew members revealed bloodthirsty expressions.
Because…
That order meant war had begun.
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