Chapter 12: Request for Help

"What... Is that right, Rayleigh-san? You–You got a way to resurrect the Captain?" Shanks asked in a tone full of nervousness.

The emotions possessed by Shanks at this time were turbulent with each other.

"Resurrect Roger?" Ben Backman muttered calmly, "Does such a thing exist? Even the devil fruit is not capable of doing such a thing"

Everyone was silent at this time because of waiting for the answer given by Rayleigh.

"There is a way," Rayleigh said with great seriousness, "However, it is difficult to do so. I wouldn't be able to do it myself. Therefore, I need to get help to be able to achieve this. I couldn't have asked my colleague for help before. They currently already have a life of their own and if I ask them for help, they will certainly be happy to accept it. However, I will also later ruin the lives they have today. Besides, I don't currently have their den-den mushi number which makes me unable to contact them at the moment"

"... Only you can I ask for help, Shanks. However, if you accept this request for my help. Your status as the Sea Emperor will be—"

"No problem!" Shanks directly replied very firmly, "I don't care about my status as the Emperor of the Sea. My status as Emperor of the Seas is just a status and it can be obtained no matter what I want. More important than that is to resurrect the Captain"

"Have you decided it?" Rayleigh again asked, "You know, you will later leave the New World. The territory you have will likely be taken over by Linlin and Kaidou. You can think about this again"

Shanks was silent at this.

"Why is your face like that, boss?" Yasoop asked with a grin, "If our territory is taken by Old Grandma and also Kaidou. We can take it back after resurrecting Roger. Honestly, I have never met him and I want to see him. When there is a chance to do it, how could this opportunity be thrown away in vain"

"That's right, boss"

A person who says this is a man with a large body and a sharp fighting mouth. The man is one of the Commanders of the Akagami Pirate Group, Howling Gab.

"You talked a lot about your Captain to us. To be honest, I am interested in being able to meet him and see firsthand how your Captain is—No, the real Pirate King"

"We will accept all your decisions, Boss" Ben Backman exhaled his cigarette smoke calmly, "The matter of the territory is an easy thing to do. After we can successfully resurrect Roger, we can take back the one that should belong to us. Besides..."

Ben Backman instantly turned into a very serious one, "It's related to the awakening of a person. Of course, there must be something big discovered by Rayleigh and this will likely affect the pattern of the world in the future. We have to know this more than others will be able to continue to maintain what we want to keep."

"It seems to be," Shanks thought for a while and nodded seriously, "I accept it, Rayleigh-san"

"What is your final say?" Rayleigh asked back to confirm, "I'll say it directly. This is unlikely to last for a while, Shanks. This will last a very long time or even in another sense you will no longer hold the status of Emperor of the Sea anymore"

Everyone was made back to silence by these words from Rayleigh.

"... You can choose to agree to this request or not, Shanks" Rayleigh continued back, "Whatever decision you make. I will give you an explanation of this. But, you need to know that later you will realize that this thing that I want to convey will change the pattern of this world."

"What do you mean by changing the pattern of this world, Rayleigh-san?" Shanks asked where his gaze was aimed at Ben Backman.

"The majority of people who go to sea in this world have one last goal, which is to find the treasure left by Roger, where the treasure is located on the island of Laugh Tale. Children, Teenagers, and Adults. Almost all of them went to sea and became pirates because they wanted to find the treasure" Rayleigh said in a deep tone, "However, you know, Shanks. If the world knew about the thing that Shakky and I discovered some time ago. The pattern of the world will instantly change. People who used to have the urge to go outside to get treasures will instantly change the direction of their destination to go to this place"

Rayleigh paused, "The treasure left by Roger is on the island of Laugh Tale when compared with the treasures that can be obtained in the place found by me and Shakky. It was almost nothing"

Everyone took a deep breath listening to these words from Rayleigh.

Rayleigh is known as the Deputy Captain of the Roger Pirate Group and one of the few people who can reach the last island is Laugh Tale. Rayleigh also knew the treasures stored on the island.

"This place?" Shanks asked, frowning strangely, "This place is what you are referring to. Does it have anything to do with the resurrection from the Captain?"

"... Yes" Rayleigh did not immediately answer, "There was a place found by me and Shakky. The place has a way to resurrect Roger. However, I can't do it alone. It's too difficult. My strength will not be able to achieve such things. For this reason, I asked you for help to help me. I will explain this place to you, Shanks. You can make your choice after this. Whether you will help or not. However, I think with your personality. You will come. The place that I and Shakky found was a place full of adventures that our group had been looking for. This place is full of hidden treasures. This place is full of various monsters that are very scary. This place is not yet known by many parties. And this place is a place that will change the pattern of this world"

"A place full of hidden treasures..." Yasoop muttered with a burning feeling inside himself that was burning.

"A place full of various monsters that are very scary..." Howling Gab muttered

"A place that many parties don't know yet..."Hongo muttered softly.

"A place that will change the pattern of the world..." Ben Backman muttered calmly.

"Please wait a moment, Rayleigh-san" Shanks instantly said quickly: "Doesn't it matter that this matter is listened to by others besides us?" Shanks asked quickly.

"Anyone other than us?" Rayleigh asked in confusion, "Is there anyone outside your group being with you?"

"I'm currently together with Eagle Eye" Shanks replied quickly.

"Eagle Eye?" Rayleigh muttered softly.

"Can I come along to listen to this information, Rayleigh?" Mihawk asked calmly.

At this time Mihawk was already filled with curiosity, especially listening to the last sentence delivered by Rayleigh. Mihawk is currently in a state of not having any activities or in other words having a lot of free time. There is an interesting place, of course, Mihawk will not let go of a great opportunity like this floating in vain.

"I promise I won't tell anyone this" Mihawk immediately added.

"I don't think it matters" Rayleigh sighed, "Moreover, if Shanks accepts this request for help and starts to make moves. The movements made by Shanks later will also definitely attract a lot of attention soon. You will also find out about this place soon."

"Thank you" Mihawk nodded and there was a feeling of excitement in his heart.

"Then listen carefully," Rayleigh said seriously: "There are many things you guys need to know about this place. This will be a very long explanation. I'm not going to repeat what I said. You heard, Shanks? Listen well, I won't repeat it"

"I know, I know, Rayleigh-san," Shanks said embarrassedly: "I will listen well."

"Take it easy, Rayleigh-san" Ben Backman suddenly said, "If the Boss doesn't listen well. There are us. We will help this stupid Boss to be able to understand it later"

"That's good" Rayleigh sighed, "I'm glad you can be by that kid's side, Beck. The kid always makes a lot of trouble when he is still with us"

"Hahaha, Boss, you heard that? You made a lot of trouble" Lucky Roo without thinking immediately used the opportunity to mock Shanks.

"That was before," Shanks said with a frown, "It's not the same now as it used to be. I'm no longer a troublemaker"

"Someone who said so stayed yesterday just made trouble," Hongo said with a roll of his eyes.

Rayleigh finally began to explain to Shanks and the others about a place called Guild and also a place called Dungeon.

Grand Line, Amazon Island Lily, Royal Palace.

Amazon Lily Island is an island located in a windless region or often called the Calm Belt. The island is used by the Kuja tribe to live and the majority of those who live on this island are Women.

No men are living on this island because of the rules imposed since ancient times.

At this time Lily's Amazon Island was led by a very beautiful woman. This woman holds the title of the most beautiful woman in the whole world while also holding the title of the Queen of Pirates.

Her name is Boa Hancock.

Hancock is the same as Mihawk. They are both members of an organization called Shichibukai.

Hancock has the appearance of long black hair, beautiful white skin, and a very beautiful and enchanting face. Almost every man who sees her will immediately fall in love with her appearance.

Hancock, who was currently in her bedroom resting, suddenly got a communication call through her den-den mushi.

"Who contacted me?" Hancock asked in a cold tone while frowning, "Solome, get a den-den mushi"

Salome is a snake or partner owned by Hancock. Every woman who lives on Amazon Lily Island or more specifically every woman who comes from the descendants of the Kuja Tribe will certainly have a partner or a pet, namely a snake. Hancock is the same. She has a large snake that is used as a Partner and his name is Solome.

Solome quickly made a move by taking Hancock's den-den mushi which was right at a table located near the window of his room and then taking the den-den mushi to Hancock.

"I hope it wasn't those World Government dogs who contacted me" Hancock exclaimed coldly as she picked up the den-den mushi and immediately continued to speak coldly and also full of pride of an Empress, "Who dares to contact me at this time?"

"Ara, Hancock. Long time no hear your voice. You have changed a lot compared to before when we first met"

"This voice..." Hancock, who had a cold and proud look before, immediately turned into a look full of surprise, "Shakky?!"

"I was thinking you forgot about me, Hancock"

"How could I possibly forget you, Shakky" Hancock replied to her, "We owe you a favor. If it weren't for the help of you and Rayleigh before. It was difficult for me and my two sisters to be able to return to our hometown. How are you and also Rayleigh, Shakky?"

"The two of us are still like before"

"By the way, Shakky. Is there anything until you contact me?" Hancock asked with interest.

"Hmm, can't I contact me without any need?" Shakky asked in a joking tone.

"It's not like that" Hancock immediately answered her, "It's just that, this is the first time to contact me. Where can you get my number, Shakky?"

"I got it from Glosaria just now" Shakky replied to her, "Some time ago I contacted her to get the number den-den mushi"

"I see" Hancock nodded.

"You know, Hancock. Some time ago, Rayleigh and I found a very magical and also very interesting place" Shakky instantly changed the subject immediately and went straight to the core of the conversation that he wanted.

"What a magical place?" Hancock asked with interest.

"Yes. Magical place. The place has all the things. Power, Fame, Weapons, Power, Opportunity, and many more where one of them is medicine" Shakky paused and continued, "There is also a medicine that can help remove permanent scars."

"What?!" Hancock, who heard this, was then very surprised.

So surprised that Hancock was so surprised, Hancock subconsciously stood up directly from her seat with a face full of surprise, "What... Didn't you lie, Shakky?" Hancock asked nervously.

"Do I need to lie to you for something like this?" Shakky asked calmly.

Hancock instantly fell silent at this.

"Well, you listen carefully to what I'm going to say about this place. Remember! Listen well, Hancock. This place will later change the pattern of the world in the future. If the information regarding this place is known by many parties, many are likely to stop being pirates. Everyone will come to this place to get things they couldn't get before" Shakky said in a tone full of serious emotions, "If you can make good use of this place, Hancock. Not only will you be able to remove the scars on your back or your two brothers. Later, you will have the opportunity to avenge the revenge you had before. You can also later relinquish your title as a Shichibukai. As long as you can make good use of this place. You will be able to get everything"

"Getting everything... Revenge..." Hancock muttered softly as her pupils trembled quietly, "Does such a thing exist? Is it possible that we can—"

"Don't make such small thoughts, Hancock" Shakky said firmly, "This place that I am going to explain is very magical. Tenryuubito, there is nothing in this place. As long as you can make good use of this place, you can get it all. Power, Power, Wealth, and whatever you want. You can get it all"

"Got it all?" Hancock muttered in a tone that had footsteps of certainty in it while her hands were firmly clenched, "If indeed the place exists. I am willing to go there and exchange whatever has owned me. For... As long as I can avenge what Satan did to me and my two brothers in the past. I'll give you it my all!"

"Good" Shakky nodded, "You don't need to give it all. Just understand the rules in this place and you fight in it. Please find a place for you to sit comfortably. I will explain this to you about this place."

Hancock nodded and immediately sat quietly while listening to the explanation of the Guild and Dungeon from Shakky.