Fufufufufu... Long time no see, Kahn.
Just like three years ago, as soon as their ship landed, the spies of the "Donquixote Family" informed the top cadres of their arrival. Before Kahn and his group could find Doflamingo, he descended from the sky on Sky's Path to greet them.
"Long time no see, Trebol," Kahn responded with a smile.
"Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa didn't say... this is the world's most beautiful "Cross Family's battle maid head -- Maid of Thunder, Boa Hancock?"
After greeting Kahn, Doflamingo's gaze was drawn to Hancock, now the second tallest in the family, wearing high heels.
However, what truly captured Doflamingo's attention wasn't Hancock's renowned beauty but the red Hydra logo on her white cheongsam. Doflamingo's evil smile froze slightly, and the pupils under his sunglasses shrank even more: "This logo..."
"I noticed this sign when I first arrived. You guys are quite discerning," Hancock said arrogantly, holding her head high. "Yes, I am the head maid of the 'Cross Family' and also the Trainer of Kuja warriors."
"It's actually the empress of Kuja pirates?!"
Doflamingo's heart suddenly surged with a storm.
He was very familiar with Hydra. It represented a country, a fighting nation, pirates, and even a form of Haki.
This country is called the "Amazon Lily Kingdom," and its island is also known as Kuja Island. This island is a sanctuary for men, more challenging to reach than Fish-Man Island.
Reaching Fish-Man Island only requires coating and avoiding the Sea Kings in the deep sea, giving the weak a certain chance of arrival. To reach Kuja Island, one must pass through the Calm Belt, where Sea Kings' attacks are inevitable. Except for the strong, who can ignore the Sea Kings, the weak entering the Calm Belt are almost certain to die.
Kuja Island houses a fighting nation. The pirate group established by this nation has made the world remember them for hundreds of years.
The Kuja Pirates are all women, all Haki users. This is a Haki powerhouse that thrives in the harsh environment of the Calm Belt.
Every generation of Kuja pirate Empresses is one of the strongest female pirates of their era. Doflamingo remembered that every generation of Kuja Pirate Empresses also possessed Conqueror's Haki.
As if realizing something, Doflamingo began to sweat slightly.
The Queen of Kuja Pirates as a maid? Does that mean the entire "Amazon Lily Kingdom" and "Kuja Pirates" are actually affiliated forces of the "Cross Family"?
Originally, with the "Strongest Twinstar" combination of Cross Kahn and Boa Hancock, as well as the influence of their unique drug, the "Cross Family" was already a first-class force. Now, they seemed to be even more formidable.
The most crucial force of an overlord was replenished instantly. Now Cross Kahn was not far from becoming the overlord of the sea.
Thinking of this, Doflamingo felt immense pressure but was also excited to ally himself with such power.
Realizing the potential of the "Cross Family," Doflamingo immediately placed Hancock under Kahn's protection.
The world's most beautiful woman is undoubtedly the second in command of the "Cross Family," a position that no one can challenge, and I must give her the same respect as Kahn.
After calming down, Doflamingo's iconic evil smile reappeared, and he said with his unique laugh: "Fufufufu... so it's Her Majesty the Queen of Kuja Pirates, what an honour."
"Humph."
Seeing Doflamingo being very polite yet sinister and full of disobedience, Hancock snorted proudly.
Doflamingo didn't mind.
Three years ago, anyone who saw Hancock's bounty poster could analyze her character through the photos.
Eating the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, known as the strongest in Logia, possessing the most beautiful appearance in the world, and being the Kuja Pirate Empress who possesses Conqueror's Haki.
If someone is born with the world's top physical fitness, at the age of ten, eats Zoan-Dragon Fruit-Model Azure-Dragon, and at fifteen becomes Cross Kahn with a bounty of 1.555 billion berries...then Hancock, who has these attributes, is the daughter of the world.
If Doflamingo had such an invincible fruit ability, the most handsome appearance in the world, and a Haki power, with three or four figures of Haki soldiers and citizens, he would be more arrogant than Hancock.
If he were Hancock, he would have left the "Cross Family" immediately and become the boss himself.
There is no doubt that Naval Headquarters' bounty of 592 million for Hancock is simply too low.
This combination, as Morgans said in the paper, is the strongest combination of this era!
Seeing all Doflamingo's heartfelt wishes, Kahn was very satisfied with his wit.
In this sea filled with idiots, there are really too few self-aware people like Doflamingo.
After exchanging greetings at the pier, Kahn and his gang, led by Doflamingo, arrived at a villa.
This time, Kahn didn't use Conqueror's Haki to break into the house.
So, the top cadres of the "Donquixote Family," as well as outstanding ordinary cadres and promising recruits, were all waiting at the door for the arrival of the master and distinguished guests.
Among these "Donquixote Family" members, Kahn recognized several people at a glance.
One was baby-5, one was Trafalgar Law, and the other was Corazon, who played dumb.
After bringing Kahn and his group to the villa, Doflamingo officially introduced the top cadres of the "Donquixote Family" to Kahn.
Of course, rather than introducing them to Kahn, it would be better to say that they were introducing them to Robin and a few other girls.
In the future, as the "Donquixote Family" grows larger and their business spreads worldwide, it will be impossible for Kahn and Doflamingo to manage everything by themselves.
Some matters, big and small, must be handed over to their respective top cadres.
The top cadre of the "Cross Family" is Kahn's personal maid group.
Kahn, who was born with Observation Haki and understood the purpose of Doflamingo's move, also introduced his personal maid team.
After the introductions, Doflamingo brought Kahn and his group to the living room of the villa, took out what Kahn wanted, and brought him some super good news.
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