Chapter 170

Already on the approach to the shore, the rest of the team finally showed up. It was funny to see the slightly battered Robin and Nami with embarrassed faces. As soon as they left, they quickly ran away ... Although, by their appearance, of course, it was clear what they were doing.

Then Sanji showed up and surprised me quite enough ...

- Captain, damn ... I respect you so much! With tears in his eyes, Sanji hugged me and patted me on the back. Of course, from this I fell into a slight stupor.

Alia appeared immediately after that, and after that, we finally moored at one of the islets. Just in that place, I noticed her ship ... the Empress of the Pirates.

It was certainly a big surprise that she arrived here, I did not understand at all how she could find a way here. There was a feeling that someone gave me up, but even I didn’t know where we were heading. Therefore, it was difficult to do something like that ... Nevertheless, we used Log Pos and only someone very experienced in these places can correctly calculate the route. Although, I have a strange feeling, from an unremarkable boat next to the Hancock ship.

It was a small boat with a simple white flag. Just a small launch, nothing more. But, this made me wonder even more, nevertheless in the New World, someone on such a flimsy little boat just would not be able to swim. It should be someone quite strong and most likely not a fruity. Although it may be a fruity, but a very risky type. There aren't many in the New World, actually ... I've heard some rumors about Shanks and his teammates. It seems like there are fruits among them, but not all of them are like that. On top of that, some of the rumors about Elbaff were pretty bizarre. The redhead was a very suspicious person. Although, the fact that he is a villain, I would definitely not believe it ... Rather, he is some kind of neutral ...

North's voice brought me out of my thoughts:

- Hey, cap, are you coming?

The ship was secured so that it was finally possible to go ashore. I nodded calmly and threw on my cloak and stomped to the others. Nami cast sidelong glances at me, and Robin was interestedly examining the island, but Sanji seemed to completely turn his attention to Aliya, from which the girl was constantly blushing. Well, almost an idyll, it remains only for North to get drunk, and Charlie starts playing a funny melody ...

- In this wonderful place, on this bright island ...

Hearing the beautiful singing, I just shook my head:

- Well, of course ... - Looking around, I immediately realized that Sargon had gone somewhere again. This old man is just like his cat, always disappears somewhere. Although, not everything was as usual, Zoro and North did not quarrel, but even laughed because of something.

- Well, I'll go, take a look around, be careful, - Robin kissed me on the lips and quickly ran away with Aliya.

- Aaaa ?! And what about me?! Sanji noticed that everyone was leaving, then sighed and walked over to me.

- Listen to the cap, I think I'll take a walk, too, until you make out all the women here.

- Ha, are you really offended?

Sanji sighed.

- Ehh, in love you should not look around ... Therefore, now I will take an example from you, captain!

- Uh, okay ...

Sanji nodded slightly to me and Nami.

- Well, I went!

Nami leaned closer to me and quietly asked:

- What are we going to do?

I lowered my head and looked at that cute crimson face. The girl's eyes glittered so beautifully, and the slight blush on her cheeks made her so charming.

Smiling, I replied:

- What are your plans?

- Maybe we can arrange a date? - Nami asked with interest and a little embarrassed.

I shook my head.

- Not an option, on Hancock Island, so ...

- What ?! The same Hancock? The Pirate Empress and your first ...

- Yes, yes, it is she ... - I was not particularly afraid of our meeting with her, but her reaction to Nami, it was difficult to predict. Although she is crazy about me, who knows how she will react in this situation. I already remember one conflict, between two girls, and knowing the character of Hancock ...

But, Nami had completely different thoughts:

- Great! I want to see her!

I sweated a little and stepped aside:

- Uh, well, good luck ... - and immediately ran away. No, I didn’t run away, but rather just decided to air out, so it will be clearer. Not that it bothers me, it's just that women's showdown makes me nervous, but it's easy to fight with Kaido. Maybe even here I can find someone standing ...

Wiping the cold sweat from my forehead, I am relieved with a quiet step and stomped wherever my eyes were.

In general, this archipelago was rather strange due to its bulky trees and the shape of the islands. Otherwise, it even somewhat resembled Sabaody. All the islets were inhabited and people were scurrying around to and fro, not paying attention to me at all. The island flourished and everyone who passed me looked quite normal. Even at the place where we stopped, there was an ordinary shipyard.

After passing several shops, I finally found the place I needed. I decided to talk to Hancock later, but it would be nice to have a drink before that. To my surprise, when I entered the bar, I did not meet Zoro and North, but just a crowd of pirates. Although, as soon as they saw my face ...

- Damn it! Sea Devil!

- It's the Sea Devil ...

- Guys are leaving before it gets worse ...

Almost everyone left the bar in just a few minutes. The rest were either too drunk to understand the situation, or so drunk that they could not drag their feet. Probably even those who did not know about me decided to leave with the whole crowd just in case.

Of course, there was still someone who had the courage to stay. A simple-looking old man in a silver cloak. All would be fine, but he too attracted attention. Not only was his aura terrifyingly calm, but I felt even more. His spirit, his will, it was something dangerous ... In addition, a huge ax lying on a chair to his left made him immediately understand that this type is dangerous. Even I felt a tremendous power from him, perhaps even the level of an Admiral, and maybe even higher.

The ax was not very sophisticated and did not look rich, just a huge silver ax, with some frayed and chipped on the blade. But with all this, I definitely felt that this ax was not just some kind of ax, this artifact had a cold and strong aura, like a living weapon.

I didn’t stare for a long time, I was curious about this type, yet there are too few people like him in the New World. So, looking away from his cloak, covering the entire view, I calmly walked over to the bar and sat down on his right hand.

Looking at the smiling fat bartender, I calmly said:

- Kindly pour me some rum ... Thank you.

- Accepted.

Within a few seconds, next to me was a large glass of good liquor.

“The fresh smell of rum cannot be confused with anything ... The most disgusting pirate drink, and it just comes down, haha. Although, at first it was difficult to adapt to it ... "

Just at that moment, the old man next to me decided to start a conversation ...