The second half of the Grand Line, the New World, Sphinx Island—a large but poor island.
This is Whitebeard's homeland. Once, the island's inhabitants suffered from hunger because the land was barren. Due to poverty, they were denied entry into the World Government, and the island became a haven for slave traders.
However, everything changed thanks to one man. Since Whitebeard became the ruler of the sea, the island was protected, shielded from conflicts, and neither pirates nor slave traders dared to approach it.
It could be said that the island's inhabitants lived in peace and contentment, as if in paradise.
Of course, originally, two years after Whitebeard became the ruler of the sea, this island was bombarded by the navy and turned into a sea of fire.
On that day, many pirate ships were docked at the island's harbor. Most flew the Whitebeard's flag, so the island's inhabitants didn't have any hostility towards them.
Among these pirate ships were not only Whitebeard's subordinates but also the Red-Haired Pirates, and even Trafalgar Law, one of the supernovas.
Returning from Marineford, they met Law, who was hurrying to aid Whitebeard. The Whitebeard Pirates had many wounded, lacked medical supplies, and Law's help was timely. Since then, he became a friend to the Whitebeard Pirates.
Sal and others arrived to pay their last respects to Whitebeard and discuss the fate of his territory. In a single day, many islands were captured.
Many captains and allied pirate groups of the Whitebeard Pirates didn't even manage to attend the funeral, rushing to assist.
Unlike the original storyline, after the war at the summit, thanks to Sal's promise, the allied pirate groups weren't in a hurry to disband. They all followed the ideas of "Pirate King Roger."
It's important to note that in the original story, when Blackbeard began a full-scale invasion of Whitebeard's former territory, all 14 captains gathered to stand against Blackbeard's pirates. However, the allied pirate groups didn't share their enthusiasm, so not many participated in the battle.
In that war, known as the final battle, the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates were completely defeated by the Blackbeard Pirates. Not to mention the allied pirate groups, even the squad captains either perished or scattered. Since then, the Whitebeard Pirates disbanded and ceased to exist.
Having fully mastered the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, Blackbeard undoubtedly reached the level of the Four Emperors, and Marco was not a match for him...
Whitebeard's funeral was swift. It was simple and modest. The grave was ordinary, with the supreme blade Murkumogiri serving as the headstone. This was the grave of Whitebeard, the former ruler of the sea.
A feast was held on the open grounds of Sphinx Island. There was no laughter, only a banquet in memory of the fallen and a dinner.
However, among the guests, two people stood out, evoking different emotions in those around them: envy, surprise, confusion, and even displeasure.
The beauty in purple Chinese attire lovingly cared for Sal, provoking jealousy in others. Her snow-white, bare body, and two slender white forearms, like delicate lotuses, embraced Sal, as if declaring her claim.
The beauty's waist was slender, able to be encircled with one hand. Her thin figure was graceful and refined, with noticeable body contours, giving her back a firm and rounded appearance, and her ample chest an impressive allure that attracted attention.
This stunning beauty was none other than Boa Hancock, the newly arrived Shichibukai. Just yesterday, she was a nominal enemy, and now she had become someone's lover. This strange contrast made the surroundings buzz with whispers.
"Hey, Pirate King Roger is dating the most beautiful woman in the world. Unbelievable."
— A hero and a beauty, of course, I'm so envious.
— The Pirate Queen is so beautiful. Every word she says, every smile, touches my heart. If I could defeat the Pirate King Roger, do you think I could marry her?
As soon as these words were spoken, those nearby looked at the speaker like he was a fool, and he turned red from embarrassment.
— I just said it accidentally. No big deal.
Rayleigh, who was chatting with Ace and Luffy nearby, involuntarily ran a hand over his forehead, not knowing what to say. When did that guy Roger get involved with Hancock? For various reasons, he has a good relationship with the Amazon Island and is well-acquainted with Hancock. He has always treated the three sisters like younger relatives.
As Rayleigh was expressing his helplessness, Ace, sitting next to him, was still grieving over Whitebeard's death. But seeing how affectionately Hancock treated Sal, he unexpectedly felt discomfort, or even disgust. This anomaly caught Luffy's attention as he was still finishing his meal.
— Ace, what's wrong with you? Aren't you hungry? If you wait any longer, I'll eat
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