Hancock sat atop her red-and-white pet python, Salome and noticed that there was no response from the other end of the phone.
She thought Bob might have already hung up.
Unable to help herself, she softly called out again.
"Leader, are you still there?"
Hearing Hancock voice, Bob thoughts were pulled back.
"Ahem~"
Realizing he had been distracted earlier, he coughed twice to signal he was listening.
"Hancock, you might receive an invitation from the Marine Headquarters soon! When the time comes, accept it and go directly!"
As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, during the period before Ace execution, this major faction still maintained a cooperative relationship with the Marines.
Therefore, when the Marine Headquarters publicly executed Ace, they would inevitably invite the Seven Warlords.
After all, as one of the three major powers on the sea, alongside the Four Emperors and the Marines, their influence was not to be underestimated.
"Understood, Leader!"
Hancock responded in a cheerful tone.
At the same time, a faint blush appeared on her face. Her large eyes blinked a few times before she spoke again, her voice tinged with shyness.
"Leader! When... when will you have time to come to Amazon Lily?"
"It's been so long since I last heard you tell a story!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Hancock face turned as red as an apple and she felt a pang of regret for her words.
How could she say something like that?
But deep down, there was also a small flicker of anticipation.
If anyone else had heard Hancock words at that moment, they would have been utterly shocked and incredulous.
Because on Amazon Lily, it was strictly forbidden for any man to set foot on the island.
Yet now, the queen of Amazon Lily, one of the esteemed Seven Warlords, was making such a request-like invitation to a man.
It was truly unheard of.
Hearing Hancock words, Bob on the other end of the phone raised an eyebrow.
When Hancock was just a little girl, she had followed Bob closely.
During that time, Bob not only taught her how to improve her strength but also told her many fascinating stories from his past life, broadening her knowledge.
But he hadn't expected that even now, Hancock still acted like a child.
After a moment of thought, Bob thin lips parted slightly as he softly replied.
"After I finish handling these matters, I'll come!"
Hearing this, Hancock body visibly trembled, and she nearly dropped the Den Den Mushi in her hand.
She had only asked casually, never expecting the leader to actually agree.
The sudden joy left Hancock momentarily stunned.
"The leader... agreed!"
At that moment, Hancock felt her entire body go soft, her ears burning hot as she murmured to herself.
It was no wonder Hancock reacted this way.
After all, since she was around ten years old, she had been following Bob and had grown up under his influence.
During that time, she had not only been awed by Bob immense strength but also deeply captivated by his interesting knowledge and vast intellect.
Like those fascinating little stories he used to tell.
However, when she was fifteen, Bob gave her the Mero Mero no Mi and sent her to Amazon Lily, after which they had never seen each other again.
During previous missions, Hancock had invited Bob to visit multiple times.
But each time, he had refused.
This time, the leader had agreed.
Did that mean he understood her feelings?
Thinking this, Hancock heart began to pound wildly.
"Hancock, are you alright?"
With his keen hearing, Bob sensed something unusual on the other end and asked with concern.
"Leader!"
"N-no, it's nothing!"
Hancock voice, a mix of excitement and shyness, slowly responded.
Hearing this, Bob nodded.
"Alright!"
"Then I'll hang up!"
With that, Bob ended the call with the Den Den Mushi.
Apart from feeling somewhat relieved, he didn't have any strong emotions.
However, on the other end, Hancock was completely different. The moment she heard Bob hang up, her body collapsed to the ground.
Her face flushed red, as if she were ill.
At the same time, her mind began to vividly imagine the scene of Bob coming to her.
The two of them walking down a grand avenue covered with a red carpet.
A man in a white suit and herself in a white wedding dress.
At the end of the red carpet stood a church, where they would complete their wedding ceremony under the witness of a priest.
Finally, they would live happily ever after.
Hancock had even thought of the names for their future children.
After hanging up with Hancock, Bob moved the black and red Den Den Mushi aside and took out a pink one.
***
In the underworld, within a lavishly decorated room.
A man wearing a pink feathered coat, red and white cropped pants, red sunglasses, and short yellow hair sat on a sofa.
His face bore a wild expression, as if he held the entire world in disdain.
Suddenly, a pink Den Den Mushi on the table began to ring.
"Pururu Pururu..."
Seeing the call, Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords, immediately changed his expression.
He put away his previous sinister smile and quickly reached out to answer it.
"Leader!"
"This is Doflamingo. What are your orders?"
Hearing the familiar voice on the other end, Bob spoke.
"Have you heard about the incident with the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates?"
Without hesitation, Doflamingo replied softly.
"Yes, I have!"
"This matter has been spreading like wildfire!"
"Almost the entire underworld is discussing it."
"It seems the Marines are planning a public execution of the Second Division Commander!"
Hearing the confirmation from the other end, Bob nodded.
It seemed the situation was already escalating and the Marines were undoubtedly making a big deal out of it.
"Alright!"
"Investigate the specific time of the public execution by the Marines!"
"Notify me immediately once you have the information!"
Bob voice came through the Den Den Mushi, and upon hearing it, Doflamingo expression turned serious.
"Understood, Leader!"
With a simple acknowledgment, Bob ended the call.
On the other end, Doflamingo carefully put away the Den Den Mushi.
Then, he hurriedly left the room.
He dared not delay Bob orders in the slightest.
Meanwhile, at the same time, powerful figures across the world received mysterious calls.
The Happo Navy, Enel of Skypiea, Gecko Moria, and many others.
After making the final call, Bob let out a long sigh.
"It's time to meet some old friends."
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