Chapter 81 Amazon Lily, inside the palace.

When Hancock returned to Amazon Lily, she found that nearly all the important facilities on the island were almost destroyed.

The direct rage of this Pirate Empress was about to lead her to declare war on the World Government.

Gloriosa and others tried to dissuade her for a while, but they still couldn't stop the Empress in her frenzy.

However, when Shiro temporarily settled the fleet and returned to the palace, Hancock became quiet and nonchalant in an instant, very well-behaved.

She even directly agreed with Shiro's 'long-term plan' opinion.

This once again refreshed the understanding that Gloriosa and the others had of their Empress.

How does it feel?

It seems like their Empress has become more gentle towards Shiro?

In this regard, Shiro simply thought it was trivial. Since last night's sleepless battle that lasted from night until early morning, after gaining a deep, multi-angled understanding, Shiro had completely conquered the body and mind of the Pirate Empress.

There was even plenty of energy left.

"Gloriosa, I remember that on the east side of Amazon Lily, there is an uninhabited island in the windless waters. It seems to belong to Amazon Lily, right?"

After calming Hancock's emotions, Shiro, Hancock, Gloriosa, the main cadres of the Kuja Pirates, and several key officials of the Amazon Lily were discussing matters in the palace.

Originally, Gloriosa was not qualified to sit in on these discussions, but during this disaster, she turned the tide and played a vital role.

Therefore, at Shiro's recommendation, the Pirate Empress appointed Gloriosa as the chief executive of the Amazon Lily.

In fact, Shiro was also thinking about future matters. Gloriosa is a woman who has weathered many storms, with strong foresight and insight into affairs.

In the future, Amazon Lily would be an important part of Shiro's power map. The Empress is to stay by his side.

Therefore, it is more appropriate for Amazon Lily to be under Gloriosa's control.

"Yes, that uninhabited island is a subsidiary island of Amazon Lily. It was unused before, but in the future, citizens may be forced to go to that island to hunt for a living. What do you want to do with that island?"

Gloriosa's tone was not very pleasant. After all, she was still angry at Shiro for the attack on the island.

Moreover, in her opinion, although she didn't know how Shiro had formed a fleet, the fleet and soldiers' upkeep would surely depend on Amazon Lily, right?

How much wealth could a former Rear Admiral have saved?

And in the future, they would certainly be enemies of the World Government and the Navy Headquarter, right?

Doesn't this push Amazon Lily into an even bigger fire pit?

Of course, even thinking this, Gloriosa knew very well that now, on Amazon Lily, they could only stand on a united front with Shiro.

What's more, there was Hebihime-sama, the extravagant Empress. She could only grumble.

"Gloriosa! Pay attention to your attitude! Shiro is the husband of the Empress, and he is also the ruler of the empire. If you dare to be disrespectful to the Empress's husband, the Empress will definitely kick you out of the window!"

Hearing that Gloriosa dared to speak angrily to Shiro, the Pirate Empress was not happy on the spot. Her slender, white, and peerless legs stepped directly on the table as she threatened.

"Hancock."

Seeing this scene, Shiro just called out softly, signaling the Empress to calm down, and she immediately quieted.

"Gloriosa, I know that the empire's economy has been severely damaged and all the treasures accumulated over the years have been destroyed."

"However, money is no different to me than floating clouds. The losses suffered by Amazon Lily will be compensated a thousandfold within three days, and it will be my betrothal gift to Hancock!"

Shiro said the most astonishing words in the most casual tone.

Everyone present was dumbfounded, unable to respond for a long time. Even the peerless face of the world's most beautiful woman was full of doubts.

According to Hancock, in Shiro's clothes pocket, it seemed that there wasn't even half a Bailey.

In the entire fleet that followed Shiro, only the strange-looking watermelon-headed man held a pure gold table, which was worth some money.

But that was far from enough to fill the economic void of Amazon Lily, let alone a hundred or a thousand times more!

However, Hancock was just curious, not skeptical. On the contrary, she trusted Shiro deeply. All along, Shiro had never let her down; instead, the surprises never ceased.

"Heh, if it's as Lord Shiro said, then I am willing to sacrifice my old life for you and Hebihime-sama to help you fight against the World Government!"

The atmosphere was quiet for a moment. Gloriosa was the first to break the silence and spoke again with a sarcastic tone.

It wasn't that she had a prejudice against Shiro. It was really because Shiro could boast too much!

Although not comparable to large countries like Dressrosa, Alabasta, etc., the Amazon Lily still exists as a country.

How many Baileys does it take to sustain a country?

A hundred times or a thousand times more?

What a joke!

If Shiro came up with so much treasure to save the empire from the crisis, she would wear a swimsuit!

"Then it's settled. Just wait and see. That uninhabited island will temporarily serve as my garrison base."

"Hancock and I will leave first. As for other things, we will talk about them later!"

Shiro didn't say much. He wanted to completely arrange the 30,000 soldiers who had come over as soon as possible and form a fighting force quickly.

The World Government and the Navy Headquarter wouldn't give him much time.

Besides, the battle strength of the main cadres should also be considered.

He wondered if Akainu with a broken arm could defeat Aokiji again to become a Navy Fleet Admiral.

If Aokiji left the Navy, Shiro might be able to recruit him.

Of course, these matters weren't urgent. It was also important to enjoy the beauty of the moment.

Into the night.

Amazon Lily Palace.

Braced several degrees.

Beauty weeps.

...

Early the next morning, when Shiro got up, he was still in high spirits, and after tidying up casually, he came to the port.

Immediately after, the others delivered meals to the seven battleships in turn. The fleet set off, sailing out of Amazon Lily and heading to the uninhabited island nearby.

"Captain, are we going to use this island as a base?"

Cassie wasn't sure how to address Shiro, so he chose a random title.

As a warrior with a strong sense of duty, Cassie believed that if they wanted to form a powerful force to challenge the World Government and the Navy Headquarter, nowhere in the first half of the Grand Line, including the windless waters, would be adequate.

"Of course not. This is just a temporary base. Once everything is ready, we'll head to the New World and ask the Whitebeard Pirates for their territory!"

Shiro replied, a look of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

The New World was the real stage for him to overthrow the rule of the Celestial Dragons!

After landing on the island, Shiro assigned Cassie and Kai the task of building a temporary base. He himself found a high mountain and used the power of the earth element to open a hole into the interior of the mountain.

He wanted to create a mountain of gold with gold mines attached!

[Ding, choice triggered!]

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