Chapter 407: The Calm Before the Storm
"Nine Snake Island welcomes you."
Granny Zha spoke in a slightly respectful tone as she looked at Black Crow, bowing her head.
Just witnessing the powerful man step off the Black Glory was enough to suppress any thought of resistance. Even though the Kingdom of Women strictly forbade men from entering, she didn’t dare mention such a rule now. For someone like Black Crow, their laws were nothing more than a meaningless formality.
"It’s been a long time, Guroliosa." Mio said with a faint smile.
"Yes... more than ten years." Guroliosa nodded.
"How has Nine Snake Island developed over the years?" Mio asked casually.
"Everything is well, Lord Black Crow. Thanks to your flag flying over us, the Navy doesn’t dare to target the Nine Snakes too much," Guroliosa replied truthfully.
Indeed, were it not for Black Crow’s protection, the Navy would never have allowed a pirate nation to exist in the first half of the Grand Line—Calm Belt or not.
"That’s good to hear." Mio nodded in satisfaction.
"Lord Black Crow, food and wine have been prepared in the palace. Standing here won’t do. May we escort you to the palace?" Hancock asked with a smile.
"Very well." Mio nodded and glanced back at his crew. His voice calm but commanding, he said, "I understand the rules of Nine Snake Island. While I can’t follow them entirely, I’ll respect them as much as possible. All men except me are to remain aboard the ship. The women may accompany me."
Hearing this, Guroliosa silently exhaled in relief.