chsdbacks Chapter 165 Redeeming Hancock
Chapter 165 Redeeming Hancock
When Allen and Gion returned to Marine Headquarters, there were still two days until the execution day.
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As soon as they landed at the port, Dor came looking for them.
"Allen, Lieutenant General Tsuru sent me to see you. There's something he needs your approval for."
For the past two years, Dor has been following Vice Admiral Tsuru, and their relationship is similar to that of Aokiji and Garp.
Lieutenant General Tsuru clearly sees Dor as his successor.
After returning from Beehive Island, Dol and Allen had a good talk.
She felt that the role she could play by following Allen was not as good as that of Lieutenant General Tsuru.
Allen doesn't need a dispensable combatant like her.
However, following Vice Admiral Tsuru allows for a better understanding of the navy's internal workings, access to various intelligence, and networking opportunities.
such……
Perhaps at some point in the future, she will be able to do even more for Allen's great cause.
The secret conversation between Allen, Smoker, and her back then was practically a blatant declaration that Allen would defect from the Navy sooner or later.
If enough people support it, it's not a rebellion, but a split.
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Allen respected her opinion.
After all, sometimes his thought process is beyond what ordinary people can keep up with. Like the time with Hancock, he didn't expect that it was Dorra who came to help.
This eloquence... perhaps Dole really has the talent to form cliques.
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"In a hurry? I had plans to have dinner with my friend Jiaji."
"Sigh! Lieutenant General Tsuru must have important business to attend to. It doesn't matter when we brothers have a drink together!"
Jiaji patted Allen on the waist and grinned, "I'll take you to a great place another day; they have tons of entertainment!"
In just one night, Jiaji and Allen became familiar with each other.
Generally, as long as Allen takes the initiative to send friendly signals, he can easily make friends.
Jiaji isn't the type to be jealous of other people's looks, or rather...
He felt that he and Allen were on the same level of handsomeness, only that he was a little more mature.
"Go ahead, I'm going on my date with Gion too!"
"I'm ready for my 64th proposal!"
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"It's been a long time since I've seen Sister Tsuru. I'll go with you." Gion completely ignored Kake and walked towards Lieutenant General Tsuru's office on her own.
"Gion!!!"
Jiaji, left alone, looked like a defeated dog.
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"Lieutenant General Kaji... is not quite what I expected."
The candidate general still holds the rank of lieutenant general, but as a lieutenant general with a code name, this performance is somewhat disillusioning for Dor.
As expected, a serious man like Tenma or a noble and aloof woman like Gion are more in line with her stereotype of a candidate general.
"He's a nice person, and he's highly regarded by the citizens."
Allen offered an objective assessment, casually asking, "What does Lieutenant General Tsuru want from me? If it's about getting an autograph for her granddaughter like last time, I won't go."
Dol shook her head, pursed her lips in hesitation, and leaned closer to say:
"It's about..."
She smiled sheepishly, "I still hope you'll agree, considering what happened last time... how should I put it, but if you're not happy..."
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Allen smiled slightly: "There's nothing to worry about. It depends on whether they can afford to pay that price."
"We can't just give up the money for something so trivial."
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Lieutenant General Tsuru's office.
Her official title is "Naval Headquarters Chief of Staff," which is essentially like the head housekeeper of the headquarters.
Her office was on par with those of the three generals, and a plaque reading "Pure Justice" hung behind her desk.
Sitting opposite him was someone who shouldn't even be at Navy Headquarters.
The previous Nine Serpent Empress, Granny Niu, and the previous Nine Serpent Empress, Xia Qi.
Behind them stood the two sisters, Sanda and Mary.
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Xia Qi, a cigarette dangling from her lips, said softly, "Do we really have to wait for him to come back? Neither you nor Zhan Guo can make this decision?"
"You're spoiling that kid too much, Tsuru."
Lieutenant General Tsuru rested his chin on his wrists and smiled faintly, "He already had a lot of opinions about Sengoku. If we don't get his consent, it will be troublesome if he holds a grudge against me as well."
"Please be understanding of elderly people with granddaughters; I can't stand my granddaughter's idol's dislike."
"Besides, he is now..."
Lieutenant General Tsuru stopped mid-sentence and looked toward the door.
"Major General Allen, you're back."
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Nodding in acknowledgment, Allen looked at Shakky and Granny New.
Give me the highest price.
"Remember, you only have one chance to bid."
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Xia Qi was taken aback; her carefully planned negotiation strategy was disrupted.
He forced a smile and said, "Lord Allen, why don't we have a proper talk? After all, this matter is of great importance..."
Allen leaned back on the sofa, but found it uncomfortable, so he casually placed the two swords behind him aside.
"I don't like haggling. If your price is right, I'll agree. If not, keep her locked up. What's there to talk about?"
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Xia Qi lightly bit the cigarette holder, her mind racing.
After that incident, she returned to Amazon Lily, hoping to stabilize the people of Amazon Lily, as Rayleigh had suggested.
But she and Rayleigh underestimated the reverence the Amazon warriors held for Hancock.
After the World Government announced Hancock's capture, they all prepared for battle, ready to storm the nearest Marine branch.
They planned to force the Navy to release Hancock by exchanging her for a hostage.
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Xia Qi was unable to control the surging crowd of people on Amazon Lily, yet she couldn't really let them attack the Navy branch.
She knew perfectly well that the Navy would never agree to a hostage exchange.
Once you agree to this even once, other pirates will immediately follow suit, and the seas will be in complete chaos!
The inevitable outcome is...
The Navy is willing to sacrifice the branch's marines to completely annihilate Amazon Lily!
Leave no one alive, fight to the death!!
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She couldn't wait for Rayleigh, and she had to give Amazon Lily a viable solution, otherwise they would really take action.
Having no other choice, Xia Qi came up with a "win-win solution".
Buy Hancock.
Hancock might not be able to accept this, but it was the only solution Shakky could think of.
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There are precedents for this; the underground black market has World Government personnel setting up such channels to sell criminals captured by the Navy to various factions.
It is usually three to five times higher than the offered reward, which is considered repeated use.
However, those who push into the city gate are usually pirate captains. Since the captains have all been captured, no one will go to ransom them.
Xia Qi spent a considerable amount of money contacting relevant personnel, and after reporting the matter up the chain of command...
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"Boa Hancock was arrested by Rear Admiral Allen; we have no authority to make a decision. Please contact the Navy."
The World Government high command, who was always arrogant and viewed the Navy as lowly henchmen, gave Shakky this reply.
Left with no other option, Shakky had to come to the Navy Headquarters in person to negotiate.
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The same thing happened here; Lieutenant General Tsuru also said to wait for Allen.
What kind of drug did that brat give you? Why does everyone have to wait for him?!
Xia Qi didn't realize that she used to be similar to Allen.
Even powerful figures like Rocks and Roger had to give her face and wouldn't fight in her tavern.
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After thinking for a long time, Shakky caught a glimpse of Allen's twin swords lying to the side out of the corner of her eye, and her pupils suddenly contracted.
"That……"
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"Golden Lion, stop saying things like 'That's Sakura Toki Kurei' or other surprised lines, I'm tired of hearing them."
Allen interrupted Shakky, sounding a little impatient.
Xia Qi took a deep breath, exchanged a glance with Granny Niu, and seemed to have confirmed something.
After a few seconds of pause, Xia Qi spoke seriously.
"We promise that after Hancock's release, there will be absolutely no retaliation against the Navy in any form."
"at the same time……"
"Lord Allen, please refrain from attacking her for at least ten years, until she makes a move against you."
"The highest price we can offer is..."
"12 billion Berries!!"
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Impel Down, Level 4.
Allen tilted his head and smiled slightly at Shiryu.
"If you really want to chop someone up, want to try it with me?"
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Shiryu's grip on the knife tightened; instinct told him he absolutely could not agree!
He will die.
They will definitely die!!