Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

She held Kumasi in her arms, her expression somewhat complicated, as if she wanted to follow but hesitated.

He looked like he had something on his mind.

"Hmm? Perona, are you coming to Amazon Lily too?"

Luffy asked, somewhat surprised.

Perona doesn't usually like going to Amazon Lily; she occasionally goes to visit the Amazon Lily warriors that she's relatively familiar with, like Margaret.

"Why can't I go?! Are you going to hide something you're doing with that woman Hancock from me?!"

When Luffy asked her a question, Perona reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her voice suddenly rising.

"This is called a stress response."

Luffy looked at Perona thoughtfully.

See, learning is still very useful.

He can rattle off a lot of things off the cuff.

Are you nervous?

"What do I have to be nervous about?"

With a hint of barely perceptible guilt and panic, Perona blushed as soon as she spoke, her eyes darting around.

"Then what shady things do you think I could do with Hancock?" Luffy asked.

Perona choked, her face turning even redder. She quickly shut her mouth, wishing she could swallow back what she had just said.

Oh no, I let it slip!

It's all Nami's fault!

She noticed Luffy's expression change from blank to inquisitive, as if he was starting to sense something was wrong with her. She quickly and abruptly changed the subject, her tone becoming dry and unnatural.

"It's nothing, I was just saying. Um, are you guys really considering going to Marine Headquarters to ring the bell? Nami and the others definitely wouldn't agree, right?"

"Let me discuss it with Nami and the others."

Luffy hesitated, sensing that Perona's change of topic was abrupt and her tone was off.

What exactly happened?

He looked suspiciously at Perona, whose fingers were almost tangled like Hancock's, and complained, "Why does it feel like your tone of voice is starting to sound a bit like Nami's after you started talking to them via Den Den Mushi?"

"Really? I just think it's unnecessary to have such a big conflict with the navy! Aren't we still supposed to regroup and continue our voyage? What if we make too much of a scene and the navy keeps a close eye on us?"

That makes perfect sense.

Luffy nodded, thinking that this was at least somewhat normal.

"That's true. Actually, I also think it's best to avoid fighting if possible. We'll have to discuss the specifics with everyone."

He jumped onto the snake's back and reached out his hand to Perona, "Come on up, let's go together."

Perona hesitated for a moment, then floated down and was pulled up by Luffy.

She sat behind Luffy, but her heart was pounding with anxiety.

Luffy sensed something was wrong with her, but in reality, her own mind was in complete turmoil!

Because just recently, she received warm greetings from her friends through the secret channel's Den Den Mushi!

The first one to be targeted is Nami, the navigator with short orange hair and a fierce aura.

Her figure was so hot that she felt a little inferior.

Despite his gentle tone, asking her if she was settling in well on Amazon Lily and how Luffy was doing, Perona inexplicably felt a chill creep up her spine.

Especially after learning that she and Luffy both lived in a legendary country where only women lived, and that Boa Hancock was the most beautiful woman in the world.

Nami asked with a smile, "How are things going for Luffy and that most beautiful woman in the world?"

Perona could almost see the black shadow rising behind Nami, as simulated by the Den Den Mushi!

Then the archaeologist Robin joined the call.

His way of speaking is also somewhat frightening.

"Miss Perona, I've heard that Amazon Lily is a very beautiful and special country."

Our bus captain must have many interesting experiences there, right? If you observe anything interesting, feel free to share it with us!

Even the slow-witted Perona could hear the hidden meaning in that meaningful tone!

Finally, it was Princess Vivi, who had been smiling the whole time, who made the request.

"Perona, we are all worried about Luffy, and we thank you for being there for him."

If possible, could you please pay more attention to the interactions between Luffy and Ms. Hancock? We'd like to know if they're getting along well.

After saying that, Vivi added softly, "This is for the captain's safety and well-being."

Confused, it took Perona a while after the call ended before she suddenly realized what had happened.

Has he been recruited as a spy?!

The kind specifically tasked with monitoring Luffy and Hancock's progress!

Hancock's feelings for Luffy are so obvious that even a blind person could see them.

Those little stars in her eyes, her blushing and heart-shaped eyes all the time, and her constant calling him "Master Luffy"—what else could it be but liking him?

The three women on the other end of the Den Den Mushi were terrifying.

Based solely on the information that she and Luffy were on Amazon Lily, along with a few lines of conversation, she astutely detected the potential threat and quickly formed a united front!

Perona was initially vaguely happy to be recognized and trusted by her partners, and even to be entrusted with important responsibilities.

But when it comes to this matter, I just can't feel happy for some reason.

Perona couldn't help but think to herself, "The women on the Straw Hat Ship are terrifying."

She felt weak, pitiful, and helpless, and all she wanted to do was hug Kumasi and scream!

That's why Perona overreacted when Luffy looked at her with clear, foolish eyes and asked if she was also going to Amazon Lily.

Luffy was still thinking about the bell-ringing plan and reuniting with his crew, so he didn't ask Perona about her unusual behavior.

The snake cut through the waves, sailing swiftly and steadily toward the mist-shrouded Nine-She Island.

Soon, the familiar outline of the island came into view.

After the snake reached the shore, Luffy headed straight for the palace with practiced ease.

As a special exception granted by Hancock, he had virtually no hindrance within Amazon Lily, and could move freely even in certain restricted areas where men were absolutely forbidden from entering.

Of course, he usually only traveled between the port, the training grounds, and Hancock's bedroom.

Perona floated behind him, following with mixed feelings.

She was determined to observe carefully today, but she would absolutely not cause any trouble and try her best not to arouse Luffy's suspicion.

"Lord Luffy!"

Several Kuja warriors on duty at the port immediately straightened their backs and saluted Luffy when they saw him.

Luffy's legendary exploits have already spread throughout Amazon Lily.

"Yo!"

Luffy grinned and waved in response, but didn't stop walking. "Is Hancock at the training ground?"

The leading female warrior hesitated for a moment, then said, "Lady Xiaqi instructed that if you arrive, please go directly to the east side of the palace."

"This isn't our usual training ground."

Perona couldn't help but mutter to herself:

"Are you going on a date?"

"What?" Luffy didn't hear clearly.

"nothing!"

Luffy noticed it too.

Whenever he comes to Snake Island, female warriors always surround him, asking him all sorts of questions out of curiosity.

For example.

"Has Lord Luffy killed a lot of Celestial Dragons?"

"There are only four, right?"

Luffy further corrected him, saying, "If that guy in Impel Down is also a Celestial Dragon."

He is quite honest.

We can't spread rumors. If we say a few people were killed today, won't it spread tomorrow that dozens were killed?

However, Luffy's recognition only made the guards admire him even more.

That's a Celestial Dragon!

The women of the Kuja Pirates, in particular, often went to sea with Hancock and had a clearer understanding of what the Celestial Dragons were.

The only ones in this ocean who could be dissatisfied with the Celestial Dragons are the Celestial Dragons themselves; even the Admirals must obey the World Government's orders to protect them.

Luffy's prestige on Amazon Lily continues to rise, almost rivaling that of Hancock.

He was usually surrounded, and if he was in a hurry, he had to force his way through.

It was unusually quiet today.

Even the patrol teams encountered along the way only bowed politely before hurrying away, as if deliberately avoiding them.

The two walked along the winding path into the island.

Nine Snake Island is covered with lush vegetation, with exotic flowers and rare herbs everywhere, and a faint fragrance permeates the air.

Before they even went inside, Hancock's two sisters came to Perona, saying they had something important to discuss.

They were sent away.

"Strange, isn't Hancock here?"