One Piece: Talent Copy System!

Chapter 153: Empress Boa Hancock Visit

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Noir and the Government finally reached an agreement. For the time being, the Marines would cease their pursuit of him.

However, Noir didn't believe Sengoku would give up so easily. Despite being known as the "Strategist" Sengoku wasn't a pushover, easily manipulated by Noir.

As he watched the Marines, led by Kizaru, slowly withdraw, Noir and the Underworld Pirates breathed a collective sigh of relief.

Without a secure base, constantly being hunted by the Marines was no easy feat.

The brief but intense standoff had ended with Noir capturing Z, forcing the Marines to retreat. The various factions observing the situation in Sabaody were stunned.

A former Admiral and a current Admiral... How did Noir manage to win?

Under the awed gazes of the Sabaody residents, Noir disembarked and checked into a local hotel.

He dispatched his crew to sail the ship away and find a skilled coating mechanic on the island.

Noir specifically instructed them to report back if they encountered a silver-haired, bespectacled old man with a strong, refined aura.

He was, of course, looking for Rayleigh. He had been on Sabaody for a while now, but he hadn't found Shakky's bar, let alone Rayleigh.

With his System upgrade still a long way off, Noir decided to use this time to prepare for future endeavors.

He needed Shirahoshi's talent, Rayleigh's talent, and...

As Noir was lost in thought, a knock came at the door, followed by a familiar voice.

"Captain, the Kuja Pirates are here. Their captain, Boa Hancock, wishes to see you."

Noir paused, a smirk spreading across his face. Talk about convenient.

He hadn't yet obtained Hancock's talent or the reward for meeting her.

It was the old fish-man, Puff, at the door. Although he didn't want to be a pirate, he was eager to serve Noir as a steward, handling various tasks. Noir had allowed him to stay.

"Bring them to the main hall. I'll be there shortly," Noir instructed Puff.

Puff bowed and left. Noir composed himself, preparing to meet the Empress.

He knew exactly what Hancock wanted to ask him, but he was more interested in what rewards the System would offer.

Noir left his room and headed towards the reception hall downstairs.

He had commandeered this luxurious hotel on the island. The hotel owner, clearly not a man of integrity, had fled without demanding payment upon learning Noir's identity.

Almost everyone involved in large-scale businesses on Sabaody Archipelago had dabbled in the slave trade, a practice that the Underworld Pirates vehemently opposed.

Noir had replaced the hotel staff with his own crew. In the hall, the alluring Boa Hancock sat on a plush sofa, calmly watching Noir approach.

As Noir drew closer, even Hancock, who had seen her fair share of powerful and influential figures, was momentarily stunned.

This man is quite handsome...

Hancock inwardly appraised him.

Enhanced by his "Otherworldly Conqueror" talent, Noir exuded an aura of Charisma, Mystery and Power.