Chapitre 46: Seven Warlords of the Sea
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Galan frowned at the call he just received.
He was told that the World Government was applying a new organization branching from the Marines in a subordinate relationship.
The Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Galan was highly against this garbage. The main purpose was to have Government sanctioned piracy that the Marines had to turn a blind eye to. In exchange the Pirates would basically be an extension of the Marines.
But Galan was very much against this. The problem was the Pirates that were announced as the Seven Warlords would have free reign to do whatever they wanted without Marine interference. So, essentially, Galan would have to watch as they committed crimes.
He wouldn't be able to do anything other than that.
However, he didn't have a choice. He must follow the orders of the 5 Elders for the time being… They were nowhere near ready to retaliate against the government…
He let out a breath and stood up, walking out of the office. He was told to go recruit the first one as a gesture of good will.
As well as show support for the new Division of the Government. This was one of his many responsibilities as the Fleet Admiral.
And so he went by himself on a ship, leaving Sengoku in charge until he came back.
13 days later
Galan was standing on the ship as it approached the target island. Surprisingly it was Amazon Lily. As he approached the island, he met with a Journalist and photographer by the name of Attach. This was the guy who usually takes Bounty Pictures, he was good but he had a problem with leaving the lens cap on many times…
The WEJ sent a ship of reporters as well, Galan brought them with him, as he approached the island with his own ship and a blank face.
A ship sailed out with Kuja warriors on it, saying "Halt!" Galan looked at them before ignoring them, continuing to sail towards the island. He didn't care about these guards at all, he was thinking of how he could spin this in his favor without alerting the Government.
The Kujas on the ship grew angry as they were blatantly ignored, the leader of the crew said "Sink the ship." the ship started firing the cannons at Galan's Marine ship, scaring the reporters and journalists silly.
Galan didn't care too much, pressing his hand out in the air. An invisible shockwave was emitted from his palm and destroyed the cannonballs coming towards the ship. He walked to the front and said slowly "Back off or you'll be swimming back to Amazon Lily."
The Kuja warriors were stunned and Galan sighed, closing his eyes as he covered his hand in Haki, slapping the air. The Kuja ship fired its cannons but the cannonfire exploded before it left the ship.
The entire ship was blown to smithereens and the girls landed in the water. The Marine ship sailed past them and Galan tossed out a rope to the group. The Warriors grabbed the rope and were dragged back to Amazon Lily as the Marine vessel docked.
The Journalists snapped pictures of Galan as he grabbed the anchor with one hand, tossing it onto the island before getting off the ship as the Kuja swam onto shore.
The Journalists ran after him as he walked past the docks, striding into town with an expressionless face. The surrounding women wore loincloths and barely anything to cover their breasts, all being different shapes and sizes, beautiful and ugly.
Galan didn't look at any of them, walking forward towards the Empress' castle as the Journalists followed him, snapping pictures of the Amazonians, who looked at them curiously.
The Kuja ran after them as Galan reached the castle, looking up at the closed doors, saying softly "Open the doors or I will open them for you." this time, however, they listened to him, opening the doors.
Galan was unperturbed as he walked into the castle, the only reason he wasn't killing any of these women was because they never actually did anything evil. The worst was taking out other pirate groups and sinking some Marine ships.
They didn't murder and pillage or anything that Galan would consider an evil act.
He turned and said "Hurry up." as the journalists were getting distracted. They quickly followed him, staying close as the castle was basically unguarded. Only a few people living in it.
Galan came to a throne room and looked at the three women before raising his brows. It was the three little girls from a few years ago. What a coincidence. The three froze and stared at Galan in shock, clearly recognizing him.
The Journalists behind Galan snapped pictures as Galan said "Attach. The Lens." Attach looked at his camera and jumped in shock, the lens cap was on! He quickly took it off and continued taking pictures.
Galan walked to the beautiful black haired girl as the journalists froze, hearts appearing in their eyes. He stopped in front of the throne and looked down at her saying "The World Government has decided to make you one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, congratulations Boa Hancock."
Hancock looked up at him, unsure of what to say. Galan grabbed her and turned to the side, shaking her hand as he said "Smile." while smiling himself. She smiled at the cameras and they snapped pictures excessively, drooling.
Galan stopped and said "Enough." The Journalists froze and he added, "Get out and wait for me outside. Do not move from there." they nodded and left the room, closing the door.
Galan let out a breath and turned to Hancock expressionlessly, looking her up and down, before snorting "Shakuyaku and Rayleigh brought you here?" she nodded and looked hesitant, "About that…" He looked at her and she frowned "Why did you let us go?"
The other two girls looked at Galan in confusion, adding "If you were the Fleet Admiral, why didn't you send us back?" Galan blinked slowly, replying "I don't approve of slavery." he looked around at the three and his Conqueror's Haki pressed on them, saying "I also don't approve of Piracy or this policy and Division, but you play with the hand you were given."
The Three girls were breathless and looked at him in terror as he went on "If you commit evil, I promise you I will come after you myself. Am I clear?" the three nodded with difficulty, Galan snorted and took back his Haki, adding, "Let's all agree that you won't run to the World Government telling them my connection with Shakuyaku and Rayleigh."
Hancock let out a breath and nodded seriously, "We won't." Galan nodded and turned around, saying "Amazon Lily will be protected now that you're a Warlord. You will be expected to show up to meetings when I call on you. Your piracy will be sanctioned by the Government, however I have ways to make you disappear, remember that. That is all." as he walked to the door and left the throne room.
Marigold and Sandersonia fell to the ground, caked in sweat while Hancock wiped her face, muttering "So strong and terrifying…"
Galan brought the journalists away from the island and returned to Marineford.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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