Eating Sea Kings, Qi Increases Rapidly

"My island is very remote, and I don't know what Haki is, but I also know a special method," Arias said, releasing his Qi. Although weak, the Gorgon sisters could feel it.

"What is this?" They wrapped their fists in Armament Haki, making contact with Arias's Qi. The similarity to Haki intrigued them.

Arias retracted his Qi, stating firmly, "Destroying the Celestial Dragons is my goal alone. I won't drag you or Nine Snake Island into it. Give me a boat, and I will handle it myself."

Hancock, developing feelings for him, couldn't let him go easily. "Nine Snake Island is in the Calm Belt, and Sea Kings are abundant. You can't escape even with a boat."

Aware of this, Arias frowned. "Then how did you get out? The Nine Snakes Pirates can't just stay on the island."

Ignoring his question, Hancock remarked, "Your hometown is destroyed, and you may be wanted by the World Government. Even if you get out, where can you go?"

Arias frowned, and Hancock, seeing his expression, smiled. "Since you have nowhere to go, how about staying on Nine Snakes Island first?"

Her radiant smile left Arias stunned, and his bewildered expression brought happiness to Hancock.

At this point, she no longer felt the usual disgust towards a man obsessed with her beauty. Instead, her heartbeat quickened, and her face reddened.

"Is this okay?"

Knowing Hancock's tendencies, Arias anticipated her quick fall.

Successfully staying on Nine Snakes Island, Arias became the focus of attention, especially from the female warriors. The bone scraper's charm worked its magic, causing a bit of jealousy in Hancock's heart.

Unsure of the source of this feeling, she suppressed it and hosted a banquet.

"Arias! Try this Sea Kings meat, it's delicious!"

"Arias! This is our special Nine Snake Island delicacy!"

Female warriors, excited to see a man for the first time, approached Arias, unaware of the nuances of relationships. Under the bone scraper's influence, they became more open-minded.

"Hey! Don't touch him!" Hancock, feeling a pang of jealousy, intervened as the women attempted to get closer to Arias.

Arias, amidst the attention of the enthusiastic women, succumbed to the temptation and tasted the rumored Sea Kings meat.

Upon the first bite, he was astounded. The flavor surpassed any earthly creature, and despite Nine Snakes' modest cooking skills, the high-quality ingredient required minimal preparation. More importantly, the meat infused his entire being with a pure energy.

This unexpected surprise delighted him. The energy complemented the Liuku Immortal Thieves' modification to his digestive organs, fostering rapid Qi growth.

Sea Kings, possessing purer energy than humans, presented an ideal source for enhancing his strength in the pirate world.

Observing Arias's enjoyment, the Nine Snake women brought more Sea Kings meat to him. Amidst conversations, he gathered additional information.

The first revelation pertained to time. Hancock, at eighteen, was the same age as himself. In Sea Circle Calendar 1509, the protagonist Luffy had just turned six.

No wonder this youthful-looking Hancock has weaker Haki and hasn't reached her peak height yet.

Arias, at 1.85 meters, felt relatively short in this world, especially compared to the Empress who, even with high heels, stood at 1.91 meters. He marveled at how people in this world could grow so tall.

At this time, Hancock, newly crowned as Emperor of the Amazon Lily, had yet to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea. However, he anticipated her invitation to the Shichibukai, which should come soon.

Contemplating his system, he recalled the promise of changing the world line when he obtained the Immortal Thief Liuku. The idea of altering the course of events, particularly by eliminating the young Luffy, brought a smile to his lips.

Yet, the thought of dealing with the formidable figures like the dragon and Garp sent shivers down his spine. As a seasoned bookworm, he recognized the protagonist's destiny and the protection woven by the world's will.

To confront Luffy, he concluded, he'd need the strength to contend with Garp and escape the ensuing crises. Patience would be key before attempting such a pivotal move.