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"Because I am simply too beautiful!"
After this narcissistic yet domineering declaration, Hancock waved her hand, standing proudly at the port, accepting the cheers and adoration of the Amazon warriors.
No Empress had ever been more popular than Hancock. Her irresistible charm made her the most beloved ruler in the history of Amazon Lily.
"My people... prepare yourselves! In a few days, Amazon Lily will enter the New World and join the great Thunder God's territory!!" she announced to all the female warriors watching her from the clearing.
Arthur had said he would move Amazon Lily, and Hancock had never doubted him for a moment.
"Enter the New World!!"
"Pledge our lives and loyalty to Snake Princess!"
Raising their longbows and shouting loudly, they pumped their fists in the air, echoing Hancock to show their determination. The hearts in their eyes seemed ready to burst forth.
"You can't do this, Snake Princess!" Gloriosa's small body squeezed out from the crowd, trying to stop Hancock's mad action.
"The Calm Belt is Amazon Lily's natural barrier. Leaving this barrier to go to the New World would be a disaster for our entire people—it could lead to our extinction!"
"Furthermore, Amazon Lily has never left the Calm Belt since ancient times. The 'Four Emperors and One Sovereign' of the New World are not easy to get along with... they are five unreasonable monsters!" Elder Nyon pleaded urgently, explaining the pros and cons.
"You are very strong, but it is far too early to launch an expedition into the New World!" She assumed Hancock was arrogantly planning to challenge the overlords of the New World.
"Get lost! You don't make the decisions for Amazon Lily, you damn old hag!" Hancock couldn't be bothered to listen to Elder Nyon's opinion. She leaned down and poked her finger directly into the old woman's wrinkled forehead.
"My greatest barrier is Lord Arthur!"
"The Thunder God Pirates? The Thunder Emperor? You..."
Hearing this name, Gloriosa's voice instantly pitched an octave higher, and cold sweat immediately poured down her face.
Why would the Thunder Emperor protect Amazon Lily for no reason? However, when she saw Hancock's shy face and the blush spreading across her cheeks at the mention of Arthur's name, she understood everything immediately.
"Is this... love? Sigh! I only hope this doesn't doom Amazon Lily..." Sighing, Elder Nyon knew she couldn't stop Hancock's arbitrary decision. A woman in love is unreasonable—she had experienced something similar herself.
Besides, changing locations might not be a bad thing.
Amazon Lily had not been peaceful lately. The super-colossal Sea Kings gathering in the Calm Belt seemed drawn by some mysterious force. They were beginning to awaken and show signs of surfacing, facing Fish-Man Island as if on a pilgrimage.
This phenomenon had persisted for three years now. She didn't know how much longer it would continue, but something terrifying might be about to awaken...
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The New World!
The struggle for hegemony among the "Four Emperors and One Sovereign" continued. After years of development, the foundations of the Whitebeard, Thunder Emperor, Beast, and Big Mom factions were so deep they were completely unshakable.
Although the newly emerged Red Hair Pirates had gained worldwide recognition—even Arthur acknowledging their dominance—they needed more.
To deeply root themselves in people's hearts and gather an unrivaled momentum, the Red Hair Pirates immediately set their sights on the Big Mom Pirates after leaving the Thunder God's territory!
After an earth-shattering battle, Shanks and his crew left Totto Land unscathed. Even the short-tempered Charlotte Linlin fell silent, her taciturnity a testament to their strength.
Judging by the Red Force's course, their next target might be the Beasts Pirates!
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Amazon Lily.
After waking up, Arthur was once again treated to the women's fiery hospitality. Almost none of the women on the island had ever seen a man. Instead of being afraid of the newly arrived Arthur, they were incredibly curious. Whether he was eating, sleeping, or going about his daily activities, a group of young girls would always be sneaking peeks at him.
When Gloriosa first saw the notoriously fierce Arthur, she froze for several minutes before reacting, not even daring to breathe loudly. It wasn't until Hancock kicked her away that she was finally released from his terrifying aura.
After resting for a few days, Arthur familiarized himself with the Float-Float Fruit's ability. He even experimented on the Kuja Pirates' ship, confirming he was ready to act.
Thanks to Hancock's tireless promotion, every warrior on the island knew that the Thunder Emperor Arthur was going to move Amazon Lily to the New World!
On this day, Arthur, accompanied by the three Gorgon Sisters and Elder Nyon, arrived at the arena in the center of the island. Under everyone's gaze, he gently placed his hand on the ground!
The Float-Float Fruit ability allowed him to free any object he touched from the constraints of gravity and control it freely!
"Objects" included seawater!
Just as Big Mom's Soul-Soul Fruit could infuse souls into seawater to control it, the Float-Float Fruit was clearly superior in controlling physical matter.
The only limitation was the size of the object being controlled.
Shiki the Golden Lion had used this fruit for a lifetime, mastering it to perfection. He could even make several floating islands form an archipelago—a truly terrifying ability.
Under the shocked gazes of everyone on Amazon Lily...
Rumble—
The ground beneath their feet trembled violently, making it hard to stand. It felt as if a cataclysmic earthquake had struck, and a terrifying force was about to uproot the entire island!
"The island... it's flying!!" Gasps of amazement poured from the warriors' mouths.
"Men possess monster-like abilities!" The chronicler hurriedly took out pen and paper to record the scene.
CRACK—
Under the immense power, the rock strata were forcibly snapped. Controlled by Arthur, the island broke free from the tectonic plate and slowly ascended into the sky!
"Only a monster like this can establish himself in the New World, where the strong are as common as clouds, and stand at the apex of pirate hegemony!" Gloriosa was the Empress from two generations ago and was well-traveled, but she couldn't stop the shock in her heart, unable to recover for a long time.
"As expected of Lord Arthur!" The Gorgon Sisters were much less surprised than Elder Nyon.
The sudden departure of the colossal mass that was Amazon Lily naturally awakened the powerful Sea Kings slumbering nearby.
One by one, super-colossal sea beasts capable of swallowing islands as snacks poked their heads out from all directions, leaving the water to look up at the sky.
Ancient years had granted them a degree of wisdom. Were it not for an agreement with certain people in ancient times—and the fact that the deep sea was their paradise—their massive size would be a disaster for humans who could only live on land.
"Stand firm!" Arthur turned his head and ordered casually.
With a thought, the floating island under his control began to move, flying toward the Red Line. Its destination was unmistakably the New World!
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