Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 252 Bane: Hancock, let's start a new navy!?

Just like Hancock's words before left Bane speechless.

Now, Hancock has no way to refute Bane's words.

That's the reality. This delaying tactic provides a buffer period that both the Navy and Amazon Lily need.

This is the basis for both sides to sit down and negotiate.

As for those conditions, they are all illusory.

With nothing left to say, the atmosphere gradually became heavy. Hancock's somewhat angry expression also gradually dissipated. Bane silently drank his tea. You have to admit, the tea from Amazon Lily was really good, to the point that Bane even wanted to pack some to take home.

After waiting for about two or three minutes, Gloriosa's expression became slightly uneasy. She tried to speak several times, seemingly afraid that Hancock might lose her temper and act recklessly.

But just then, Bane put down his empty teacup, his smile brightening as he said, "Alright, let's stop with the public topics of this exchange. Now, let's talk about personal matters."

Sandersonia, who had been waiting quietly, naturally stepped forward to serve Bane tea, while Hancock looked slightly puzzled, seemingly not understanding the reason for Bane's sudden change in attitude. She asked curiously, "Personal matter? What personal matter?"

"Before I came here, I kept thinking about how to bring up these topics without it seeming abrupt, but after much thought, I still couldn't find a suitable entry point, so I decided to just get straight to the point, which would make me seem more sincere," Bane said first.

Then, amidst the incredulous expressions of the Hancock sisters and Gloria, Bane said in a deep voice, "Although it may be inappropriate for me, as a Marine Admiral, to say these things, I have long harbored resentment towards the World Government and Mary Geoise. I have been secretly plotting to overthrow their rule. My personal intention in coming here today is to establish a cooperative relationship with Amazon Lily so that we can jointly attack Mary Geoise, burn down the House of God, and wipe out those damned Celestial Dragons. I wonder if you have any related intentions to cooperate in this regard?"

When Bane said that, Hancock was stunned.

No, as far as I know, you should be Mary Geoise's lackey, right?

If it weren't for the cloak of justice you're wearing, I would have thought you were a revolutionary soldier saying that!

"Do you know what you're saying?!" Hancock suddenly became agitated, even somewhat out of control, staring at Bane.

She simply couldn't believe what Bane was saying, but undeniably, deep down she did hope it was true.

"Of course I know," Bane said, stroking his chin. "Haven't I made myself clear enough?"

"Sorry, we have no intention of getting involved in this matter," Gloria quickly declined.

Overthrowing the world's ruling government is something Amazon Lily is not qualified to participate in. Moreover, there is absolutely no trust between them and Bane. Who could accept this if you suddenly said something like this?

Hancock was somewhat tempted, but she knew she couldn't show it, and she didn't object to Gloriaosa's rejection.

Seeing this, Bane said with a hint of helplessness, "I thought I was being very sincere by being so frank, but you all think I'm too frivolous and untrustworthy?"

Before the others could speak, Bane glanced at the Hancock sisters and said, "That deep-seated hatred, are you really not going to pursue it any further? Or are you so afraid that you don't dare to face it and just want to hide as far away as possible?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three Hancock sisters all changed, but Hancock still tried to remain calm and said, "I don't understand what you're saying at all."

"Then let me be more direct. Fourteen years ago, Fisher Tiger single-handedly climbed the Red Line, infiltrated Mary Geoise, burned the place down, and freed a large number of slaves enslaved in Mary Geoise. Among them, there were a few I cared about, and you three sisters were the lucky ones who survived that fire. Do you understand now?" Bane said softly.

Hancock was truly losing her composure this time. She abruptly stood up from the coiled serpent, her expression a mixture of anger and fear. Her aura exploded, and she demanded indignantly, "What are you talking about? No...where did you get this information from?"

"Many things, if you want to know, you will always find out. Of course, Your Highness, you don't need to be so agitated and lose your composure. I have never revealed this matter to anyone." Bane smiled as he looked at Hancock, who had walked up to him and was somewhat out of control.

Even a beautiful woman's angry expression is a wonderful sight.

As he spoke, Bane took out a document from the dark space, casually tossed it at Hancock's chest.

The document bounced on her bouncy chest before Hancock grabbed it.

Ignoring Bane's somewhat flirtatious behavior, Hancock immediately opened the file and began to read it. Soon, her expression changed quite noticeably, even the two sisters and Gloria noticed it.

There was anger, disgust, and doubt.

This document was, of course, the one that Dragon gave to Bane back in Mary Geoise.

Before coming here, Bane planned to confront Hancock, which sounded a bit too direct. There was no trust between them, and his behavior was immature.

But in reality, after much deliberation, Bane felt there was no real risk involved.

Even if they ultimately fail to cooperate, Hancock shouldn't betray him. After all, she has a deep-seated hatred for Mary Geoise, and even if she's unwilling to help Bane, there's no reason for her to trip him up.

Secondly, as a pirate, even if she wanted to report it, she wouldn't have much credibility. Would the world's government believe her or Admiral Bane?

Finally, Bane also held leverage over her: Mary Geoise was a runaway slave.

This is a possibility that arose even after the relationship had broken down and cooperation had failed. In Bane's view, the possibility of them cooperating was much higher, and if they could cooperate, then these risks would naturally be even less likely to occur.

The only important thing about Dorag's document is that it saved Bane a lot of trouble. Even without it, he could have drafted one himself. However, the lack of those photos does make it less impactful.

"This is intelligence data that I've been secretly investigating for a long time. I'm telling you this so you can know that I'm not just talking the talk; I'm actually doing it. Mary Joe is too dark, and the world's governments are such scoundrels that it's hard for someone as righteous as me to continue working for them. But I don't intend to turn a blind eye, so I'll just go and do it!" Bane grinned, revealing his big teeth, and said with a smile.

If Hancock couldn't trust Bane's words before, she's starting to waver now. The documents mention Im, the mastermind behind Mary Geoise, the triennial human hunts, and the Navy's crimes.

If Bane wasn't planning on doing something big, why was he investigating all this?

This is certainly enough to prove that Bane is a man who wants to cause trouble.

"Are you doing this out of a sense of justice?" Hancock handed the documents in her hand to her curious sisters and Gloria Osa and the others, then looked at Bane with a deep gaze and asked.

Bane waved his hand without hesitation and said, "No, justice was just something I did on the side. If I had to say what my purpose was, would it be appropriate to say that I also wanted to sit on that throne?"

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"That's appropriate." Hancock then withdrew her oppressive gaze and nodded gently. "At least it sounds much more pleasing to me than using justice as a reason."

After a slight pause, Hancock looked at Bane with a somewhat strange expression and said, "So, you're not the rumored lackey of Mary Geoise?"

Bane's lips twitched twice, and he said with great dissatisfaction, "Who the hell is spreading rumors about me at sea?"

Mary Geoise!

It must be those people from Mary Geoise!

It makes sense, really. By subtly influencing public opinion in this way, people can brand themselves with this label and exert a covert influence.

"But I really owe it to the Five Elders that I was able to become a Marine Admiral so smoothly. In a way, it's not like they're slandering me," Bane said with a self-deprecating laugh.

His candid attitude actually made Hancock somewhat appreciative. Speaking of which, this woman's mind really changes very quickly. Before, she thought Bane was Mary Geoise's lackey, and she just couldn't stand him no matter what. She could only barely keep up appearances out of respect for the strong.

Now, knowing that Bane wants to take down Mary Geoise, kill the Celestial Dragons, and overthrow the rule of the World Government, even though his motivation may be for power, status, or other factors, it doesn't matter. In Hancock's eyes, anyone who wants to kill the Celestial Dragons is a good person, and she immediately finds Bane very pleasing to the eye.

Not only does he look good, but I even think he's kind of handsome. No wonder he dares to think about and even do such big things!

Therefore, Hancock was no longer so cold when she spoke. This time, she even took the initiative to make a joke: "Really? Then they must be blind to have put someone like you in the position of Marine Admiral. They will definitely regret it in the future."

"Hey, what are you saying? They've committed so many sins, and to encounter a loyal and righteous man like me, Bane, is the treatment they deserve." Bane waved his hand and laughed.

After committing so many sins, what's wrong with enjoying yourself?

Hancock didn't continue the joke. Instead, she became serious and stood in front of Bane, asking, "You said you wanted to cooperate, but what kind of cooperation?"

"To fully commit to fighting the World Government, we first need to ensure a relatively stable environment on the high seas. Especially for me, since I've established my base in the New World, pacifying the New World is a priority. Therefore, dealing with Mary Geoise will have to wait until our Navy has dealt with those pirates in the New World. At that time, I will reveal everything in this document at the appropriate time, then establish a new Navy and attack the World Government. We can then join forces." Bane chuckled and teased, "After being a pirate for so many years, have you considered changing your identity and joining our new Navy? With your strength, you'd be at least a Vice Admiral."

Whether they're pirates or marines, Hancock doesn't care.

It's just an identity; what matters is what kind of purpose it can achieve.

So she smiled, and this was the first time Bane had seen the smile of the world's most beautiful woman today. It was beautiful, radiant, and lovely.

"It's not impossible."

(End of this chapter)