One Piece: Starting from Obtaining the Float-Float Fruit

"Binks' fine wine".

"Delivered to your side."

……

On an island off the coast of Snake Island, an unbelievable scene unfolded.

There was a large group of people, arms around each other, singing "Binks' Wine," and there were even many people of different races among them.

Whether they were fish-men, humans, or other races, they all seemed to have put aside their differences at this moment.

And Anya, naturally, enjoyed it too.

However, just as the banquet was reaching its climax, Rayleigh returned without anyone noticing.

"Hey! Rayleigh, want a drink?" Anya greeted Rayleigh as soon as she saw him coming.

"Haha, let's skip the wine for now. Anya, come with me, I have something to tell you." Rayleigh smiled and waved his hand in refusal.

Huh? Isn't this old man a big drinker? Why would he refuse?

Anya sensed that Rayleigh wanted to say something to her, so she simply followed him.

The two walked to a deserted open space. Rayleigh looked somewhat embarrassed and didn't know how to start the conversation.

"Anya, haha, my Hancock wants to see you. Could you come with me to Amazon Lily?"

Rayleigh scratched his head, feeling something was off. Who would be so eager to give their daughter away?

"Huh? Hancock? She wants to see me?" Anya tilted her head, three question marks appearing above her head.

No way? I only saved her to make Rayleigh owe me a favor, I never thought about making Hancock like me.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Anya, I know this is a bit strange, but I owe Hancock so much, so this old man wants to try his best to fulfill all her requests."

Rayleigh covered his forehead, and tears seemed to be welling up in his eyes.

"Okay, I agree." Anya nodded. Anyway, it wouldn't hurt to go and be a guest, and besides, Hancock could provide him with some help in the future.

"Thank you, this old man owes you another favor."

The once-glorious right hand of the Pirate King now feels utterly powerless when facing certain situations.

……

Today, Amazon Lily has once again broken with tradition, allowing a second man, besides Rayleigh, to enter the country.

All the women were staring at the two men with curiosity.

"Is that a man? How strange, the two of them look completely different."

"Yes, one looks old, while the other looks very good!"

It was the first time Anya had been surrounded by so many women, and he felt extremely uncomfortable. He thought there were just too many stares.

Seeing his nervousness, Rayleigh smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, you'll get used to it."

Back when he was with Xia Qi, he had also come here. At that time, he was still very young and was being stared at by all sorts of people.

Upon arriving at the Kuja Palace, Hancock was personally preparing dinner for the two of them, while Shakky and Gloria were preparing a banquet for the entire Kuja Island.

They once lied; after Hancock was captured by the Celestial Dragons, they told the island that Hancock had gone on a sea voyage.

Now that Hancock has returned from her travels, she is to officially become the Empress of Amazon Lily! Therefore, this banquet is indispensable.

Inside the palace, Hancock was fantasizing about having dinner with Anya that evening.

"Ah~ Lady Anya, would you like to eat first, or...?"

"Bang."

The palace doors suddenly opened, and Rayleigh and Anya were stunned to see Hancock blushing and fidgeting.

Hancock was also stunned, and the three of them just stared at each other.

"Ahem, um, hello Hancock, my name is Stuart Anya, nice to meet you."

Anya broke the awkward silence by speaking first.

Although Anya already knew about the future empress's personality, she still felt a little awkward when they actually met.

It has to be said that Hancock's appearance is absolutely perfect; she truly deserves to be called the world's most beautiful woman.

However, Anya is not interested in her at the moment; he prefers Robin.

"Ahem, Anya, why don't you talk to Hancock alone for a bit? I'm going to help prepare dinner tonight." Rayleigh coughed twice and immediately ran out.

Damn it, Rayleigh, you old geezer!

Anya cursed under her breath, and then only Hancock and Anya remained in the palace, creating an extremely awkward atmosphere.

"Hello, my benefactor Anya, my name is Boa Hancock. I'd like to personally thank you for today's dinner." Hancock's cheeks were still flushed, but her tone was noticeably more serious.

Sigh, to be honest, Anya really understands what Hancock is thinking right now.

She was hurt so deeply by the Celestial Dragons that she suffers immense emotional pain and harbors a strong aversion to all men.

However, she falls in love at first sight with a man who dares to defy the Celestial Dragons. This is not normal liking, but rather seeing him as the only salvation in her life.

She used to dislike Luffy, but Luffy's sincerity and selfless spirit made her look at him in a new light.

After learning that Luffy had attacked a Celestial Dragon and clearly stated that he hated Celestial Dragons, Boa Hancock began to like Luffy.

Anya pulled out a chair and sat down in his seat, while across from him sat Hancock, who had been scrutinizing him.

"Um, Anya, I really don't know how to repay your kindness. I cooked all of this myself, so please don't refuse."

Hancock felt inexplicably awkward, as if she wasn't even herself anymore.

Anya didn't reply, but silently took a bite of her food.

"The taste is not bad."

Hearing Anya's comments, Hancock was overjoyed; she could even imagine their future wedding.

"Um, Anya Enren, if it's alright, may I come with you?" Hancock asked.

Although she had agreed to be the Empress of Amazon Lily, she had long forgotten about it.

Because this place cannot provide her with a sense of security.

Upon hearing Hancock's request, Anya decided to say something inappropriate.

"Hancock, forgive my bluntness, but I feel the same way about everyone. I saved you simply because it was the right thing to do."

His voice was cold, so cold it pulled Hancock's heart back to its limit.

"Anya, no, I mean..."

Hancock was extremely flustered and even somewhat at a loss. She didn't know why Anya's tone had become so cold.

"Hancock, you're saying you like me, right?" Anya interrupted her again.

Upon hearing this, Hancock's face immediately turned as red as a steamer, with steam emanating from it.

"Hmm..." Her voice was very soft, but Anya still heard it.

"This isn't love, Hancock. We've only met once. You only like me because I saved you, right?" Anya tried to correct Hancock's misconception.

Upon hearing this, Hancock was momentarily speechless. Was it yes? Or no? She herself didn't know why she had fallen in love with Anya at first sight.

What do you like about me? My appearance? My beliefs? Or something else? I'm afraid you can't say any of them, because we have no common ground.

You're just using me as a source of 'security,' not true love, Hancock. If you really love me, we should get to know each other.

I'm not saying you can't like me, but what you call liking someone right now is just wishful thinking on your part. Love requires effort from both sides; if only one person is giving, it's nothing.

Anya rejected Hancock very clearly, not for any other reason than that the two of them did not have any emotional foundation, and their feelings for each other were too fragile.

Even now, he and Robin don't really like each other. They've been together for seven years, and maybe he'll tell Robin he likes her in the future, but definitely not now.

After hearing Anya's words, Hancock gripped the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands.

"I...understand," she said slowly, biting her lower lip.

"If in the future, when you truly understand me, instead of treating me as a benefactor, then I will acknowledge your affection."

Anya added one last sentence.

After all, he's only indifferent to Hancock right now; that doesn't mean he'll be in the future. Feelings are unpredictable, so he didn't rule out anything.

"Yes! I understand!" Hancock's eyes were already filled with tears, but she immediately held them back after hearing Anya's next words.

"We can try starting with friends. Friends need to help each other, so I need you to have the means to help your friends."

Anya handed her a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter).

"You can contact me anytime if you need anything."

"Okay." Hancock put away the Den Den Mushi, abandoning her girlish demeanor. She felt that mastering Amazon Lily and becoming a true empress would one day help Anya.