Still nothing was gained.
Hawkeye finally lost patience, assuming that kid had probably quietly gone to the New World and gave up the search.
With Tashigi, who he couldn't shake off, he returned to Klaykan Island.
"A promise is a promise. Although it's very challenging for you right now, it's something that cannot be changed."
Hawkeye glanced at her, expressionless, and said, "Let's part here. If you have the strength three days later, come and knock on the door of my castle."
After saying this.
He didn't pause and strode towards the direction of the castle.
And those baboons who understood his meaning started gathering more and more, cackling strangely as they surrounded the area.
Oh no!
Tashigi turned pale; how could she be a match for these many monsters, let alone the exceptionally large one, whose sword alone was several times larger than her…
Indeed.
Mihawk didn't really want to officially take her in, so he set up this impossible challenge to make her retreat?
Thud, thud, thud!
The especially large King of Baboons, originally carrying a massive sword, was aggressively leading the way.
But when it finally passed through the thick fog and approached, seeing Tashigi's face, it shivered all over, and the massive sword in its hand clanged down on the ground.
"Roar…roar?!"
It broke into a cold sweat, its eyes widened, staring fiercely at Tashigi, letting out a terrified low growl from its throat.
Hadn't she been gone for several days?
Why is she back again!
Plop!
The next moment, the King of Baboons dropped the massive sword and suddenly knelt down, its forehead hitting the ground heavily, shivering all over.
"Roar! Roar!"
It frantically kowtowed while using its paws to point desperately at Tashigi's face, letting out urgent roars to the other baboons around.
"Roar?!"
"Roar, roar, roar?!"
The rest of the baboons were initially stunned, then, as if they suddenly realized something, they dropped their weapons and knelt down in unison, frantically kowtowing at Tashigi.
"..."
Tashigi stood there in a daze, her mind blank.
Eh?
What…what's happening?!
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Meanwhile.
The Endgame was advancing at full speed in the storm.
After leaving Klaykan Island, the ship had been at sea for seven days, and the weather these days was poor, with almost the entire journey being windy and rainy.
The speed was slightly affected, but overall, it was going smoothly. After reaching the next destination pointed by the Log Pose, the Endgame Adventurer Group rested for half a day, and replenished freshwater food.
By inquiring from the local residents, it was known that this was already the last island on this route.
If nothing unexpected happens, they would soon reach the end of Paradise.
——Shampodi Islands.
The ultimate convergence point of the first half of the Grand Line's seven routes, a giant archipelago composed of 79 gigantic Alkiman Red Trees.
Since it's not a real island, Shampodi doesn't actually have magnetic force; the Log Pose can't point to it.
But since the next stop of all seven routes is Fishman Island, and Shampodi is the only island in this direction.
Plus, the scale is so large, its silhouette can be seen from far away.
So.
Unless the navigator is someone like Zoro with god-level directional dysfunction, it's hard to miss.
...
Inside the cabin.
Shano was soaking comfortably in the hot water in the ship's pool.
Ever since Nami ate the Flame-Flame Fruit, there hadn't been any trouble with hot water on the ship, available for a soak in the onsen anytime.
Unfortunately, almost everyone on the ship is a Devil Fruit ability user, becoming weak and powerless after large-scale contact with water, so the others basically still mainly bathe.
Only Shano and the two pets came here to soak every day.
"I say, Nuomi..."
Shano looked down at the Salamon lying on his chest, "I've noticed that after your evolution this time, you like to cling to me more?"
Clearly, it used to prefer lying on Nami's head.
"Woof~!"
Nuomi whined pitifully; what else could it do, it had grown so big now, and being a dog, Nami's head wasn't a doghouse anymore, it couldn't fit there.
"Woof woof woof, all you can say is woof."
Shano pinched its cheeks irritably, "Digimon are supposed to be able to talk quite early, you've reached the mature stage, why can't you, does it have to wait until you turn into a human form?"
Hiss.
He suddenly realized, if after turning into Angewomon, Nuomi still liked lying on him while soaking in the bath, that would be a bit awkward.
It's better to break the bad habit soon!
Shano picked Nuomi up and placed it aside, but it wagged its tail and clung back again, unable to be shaken off after several tries, so he could only give up.
Probably the dog's instincts.
Once it turns into Angewomon, it should become aloof, hmm, no need to worry...
He spread his arms, no longer caring about Nuomi, but opened the system panel, glancing at this month's market transactions.
Hmm, same as last month, nothing good to buy. That high-quality refresh two months ago certainly came at a cost, needing luck afterward to make up for it…
Before closing the panel, Shano glanced at the information stream to confirm his points.
[You sacrificed Doflamingo's broken leg, earning 3000 points]
[You sacrificed Mansherry's crystal shoes, earning 200 points]
[You sacrificed Hawkeye Mihawk's velvet bed, earning 3800 points]
"3800 points, looks like Hawkeye really loves his bed."
Shano clicked his tongue in admiration.