[Mission (Main): Subdue Empress Monika! (Achieved by having the target obey commands for seven continuous days)]
[Reward: Upgrade a random owned trait 3 times!]
[Warning! This mission carries significant risk! Proceed with caution!]
"The problem of rejuvenation hasn't been solved, and now there's a new one." Kenji frowned slightly.
Previously, the physical rejuvenation brought by Superspeed Regeneration had already caused him much controversy.
This time, the advancement of Superspeed Regeneration would most likely revert him to his youth.
By then, all sorts of whispered criticisms would probably spread from the Grand Line to the New World.
For those who challenged him, Kenji could resolve it with his fists, but for those who gossiped in private, he found it difficult to deal with them.
Speaking of which, this could be considered Kenji's "happy trouble," after all, he couldn't make those gossiping people younger even if they wanted to.
"Forget it, I'll consider this later… As for subduing the Empress…"
Kenji stroked his chin, feeling the stubble with his fingertips, his gaze sweeping over the mission details before him.
"Make that Empress Monika obey commands, hmm, and it has to last for seven days?"
"Does that mean for these seven days, Monika must obey my commands?"
"It is indeed a bit troublesome…"
Others might not know, but Kenji was very clear that these local rulers of Amazon Lily were all incredibly arrogant.
Naturally, as the Empress of a country, holding great power and wielding it as she pleased, it was normal to be arrogant.
However, the Amazon Lily Kingdom's geographical location was too good. With Calm Belt as a barrier, it was extremely difficult for external forces to invade the island.
An Empress of a kingdom isolated overseas, such a high-ranking individual, simply had no need to obey anyone's commands.
Anyway, for so many years, the World Government hadn't managed to deal with this uncontrolled country.
And the system mission Kenji had received at this time was not as simple as destroying a country. It was to go a step further and subdue it.
Subduing the Empress would basically mean subduing the Amazon Lily.
"This is really troublesome. This is even a main mission, and if the mission isn't completed, the main storyline cannot progress. Troublesome." Kenji felt a bit weary, more tired than fighting a Legendary Pirate.
"It seems I'll have to stay on Amazon Lily for a while…? What does this system reminder mean?"
Kenji noticed the last line of the mission content, the system's red 'Warning' reminder.
"This mission carries significant risk? What risk? Is there a Legendary Pirate hidden on Amazon Lily?" Kenji's eyes showed confusion, completely perplexed.
"Perhaps, it's because in the system's timeline, I'm just a Marine Commodore, and venturing into the enemy's lair alone would be quite dangerous?"
"Hmm, I'd like to see what Amazon Lily truly holds!"
Amidst his conjectures, he also grew a bit interested. Then, Kenji closed the system interface, his gaze returning to the pirate ship before him.
However, this time, his attention had shifted from Gloriosa to Monika before him.
Then, his gaze uncontrollably scanned this Empress up and down several times, scrutinizing her carefully.
Monika's graceful figure ranked among the top three of all the women Kenji had ever seen.
"Truly Island of Women, it certainly cultivates people." Kenji surveyed the two generations of Amazon Lily Empresses before him.
Monika, as the current one, was younger, with a hint of youthfulness on her enchanting face, perfectly embodying the contrast of purity and desire, her beauty at its peak.
And even Gloriosa, the Empress from two generations ago, despite her advanced age, with visible signs of time's erosion around her eyes and other facial details, still possessed an overall beauty that could hold its own.
As for the female warriors of Amazon Lily, there were many beauties among them.
Amazon Lily was famous worldwide for its all-female population and abundance of beauties.
One could only say that the local environment nurtured its people.
"These female warriors sleeping like this isn't a solution."
Kenji's gaze swept across the entire pirate ship, finally settling on the two unconscious Sea Kings pulling the ship.
Unless they were roused, the pirate ship had no hope of moving in the Calm Belt waters.
"You, go wake up those two snakes." Kenji commanded Monika before him.
However, just as expected, this Empress, even though she was immobilized by Conqueror's Haki's pressure, still refused to bow her head, resisting silently with an arrogant gaze.
Seeing her tsundere expression, Kenji thought for a moment, then turned to Gloriosa further back and ordered, "Go manipulate the sea snakes to pull the ship back to Amazon Lily. You are the Empress from two generations ago, you should have a way."
"Uh, what do you intend to do?" Gloriosa heard the meaning in Kenji's words, her body trembling slightly as she spoke.
"Do you Marines intend to destroy our Amazon Lily Kingdom…?"
"Heh heh, you don't need to test me." Kenji sneered, seeing through Gloriosa's little tricks and thoughts.
"If I wanted to destroy Amazon Lily, even without your ship, it wouldn't be difficult for me to get to Amazon Lily."
"This time, I intend to have a detailed discussion with you all, as for other matters"
Gloriosa was half-skeptical, but she also knew Kenji was right. Most importantly, she couldn't resist this Admiral before her.
Finally, she simply closed her eyes, woke the sea kings, and continued towards Amazon Lily as Kenji requested.
During this time, Kenji used a Den Den Mushi to inform Sakazuki and the others to remain on the warship and wait, as the ship's supplies were quite sufficient.
With the two giant Sea Kings pulling the ship with all their might, the pirate ship returned to Amazon Lily in less than half an hour.
Kenji followed the now-awake pirate crew ashore, attracting a large crowd of islanders along the way.
After all, Maiden Island was entirely populated by women, and most of the islanders, including many of the nation's female warriors, were seeing a man for the first time.
On the way, Kenji had a brief exchange with Monika, informing her that he wanted to discuss cooperation.
Monika scorned the idea of cooperation, but after returning to Amazon Lily, she did not lash out at Kenji again.
In the following days, Kenji stayed on the island and gradually became familiar with and integrated among the many islanders.
"As expected of a nation of all female warriors, they are indeed different from those delicate geishas…" Kenji was almost overwhelmed by the women's enthusiasm.
Fortunately, his Superspeed Regeneration had advanced, and his body continued to rejuvenate, allowing his abundant energy to ultimately let him have the last laugh.
In his youth, he could continuously train for days and nights, he certainly possessed some talent.
With the enhancement of his extraordinary talent, he naturally had no match.
"Hey! Still trying to bully me for being old and weak?" Kenji raised his hand, stroking his young, smooth chin, saying with a playful and emotional tone.
"Too bad, I have returned to my youth!"