Chapter 8, Telling Stories

And these naive little lambs seem to be easier to "deceive"

He is somewhat troubled; in fact, cadres like Lan, who are well-informed and experienced, do not necessarily agree with his ideas. After all, they have seen many storms and have dealt with numerous adversaries, including pirates, thinkers, and navies. They would not spare their opponents simply because they speak the truth, and his flowery words may not necessarily move them.

This is simply a case of sleep arriving with a pillow

However, he did not chat with them loudly, as his previous slip of the tongue had likely left a negative impression in Lan's mind. Now, distancing himself from Lan and interacting with them might provoke an extreme reaction from Lan

He unknowingly discovered a small secret, feeling a bit happy inside, and smiled.

Nine Serpent Island is not small, especially the urban and suburban areas, which have ample space to accommodate these ordinary Amazonian warriors

In this case, could it be that the peonies operated by the couple in the Shambou Islands and Raleigh are also a member of the Amazon lily, or perhaps were once a member...

Unlike Luffy, who has not yet established a formal identity and is more down-to-earth, he is accompanied by Lan, a combatant of the Kuja Pirates. Lan holds a significant position and is considered one of the cadres within the Kuja Pirates. With her by his side, Leo is able to avoid a considerable amount of trouble.

"Lian, prepare a Gorgonzola cheese pasta for him," Lan said loudly to the landlady as the two of them sat at the dining table

Since he has already misspoken, he chose not to say more, and relaxedly followed Lan, wandering around on Nine Snake Island.

It is evident that this is bribery, Lan sighed, picked up the wine, uncorked the bottle, and took a big gulp, wiping the corner of his mouth with great bravado

He saw the Amazon warriors who would take to the arena at the slightest disagreement, with fists striking flesh and blood flowing profusely, and he also witnessed the ordinary civilians living in peace and contentment, including craftsmen, blacksmiths, carpenters, farmers, and martial artists

The proprietress of the restaurant named Lotus scrutinized Leo from head to toe, as if she were examining a rare beast. In fact, the other Amazonian women in the establishment were similarly intrigued, though none had gazed at him so closely and directly with such intensity; Lotus was the first.

He noticed that Lan's eyes also brightened, clearly indicating that the Nine Serpent Pirates were merely a pirate crew passing through their territory and did not possess much knowledge about the Grand Line. She also wanted to hear the stories from the Grand Line.

With the exception of Hancock, the naming convention for the Amazon women of the entire Nine Snake Island is based on the names of flowers. For instance, the name Sandasonia means "lantern lily," Marigold means "calendula," and Goloria means "canna lily." Most of the other names follow this convention, with variations primarily due to translation issues.

I am a bit hungry; is there anything to eat in your Daughter Kingdom

It seems that this place possesses all the characteristics that a country should have, except that they are all women...

"Hey, this male is quite good-looking." A woman is equivalent to five hundred ducks; there are probably more than fifty thousand ducks in this room. Even he, who is incapable of harming a chicken, can clearly hear the women's slightly raised whispers.

The female warriors of Amazon are to be admired from a distance, unlike the treatment received by Luffy

The proprietress soon brought out a plate of something resembling cream puffs, but with a crispy exterior and a tender interior, golden and crunchy, which looked incredibly appetizing

After all, he doesn't need to fight; he can just stay at home and take care of the children

Suddenly, a large group of Amazonian women entered, observing him as if they were watching monkeys. Lan did not intervene; as long as Her Majesty the Empress did not object, they could be considered as if they did not exist.

"Young man, since you have come from the Grand Line, you must have experienced quite a few adventures. Why not share them with us so that everyone can broaden their horizons?" Lian watched him eat and drink while giving her little assistant a knowing glance. The assistant immediately understood; having this rare man dining in their establishment was enough to make a fortune just from the entrance fee.

It seems that the strength is somewhat lacking

He cleared his throat and said, "Since that's the case, let me share a story that I have truly experienced..."

Lian Shun then sat down on the other side of the bench, propping up her chin and asking, "Where do you come from, young man?"

My appetite is not large, so it's fine to just find a place to eat something. He had taken precautions in advance, and Lan took him to a roadside restaurant where they went in.

Indeed, he is quite handsome

Leo was completely unconcerned; such commotion was almost a daily occurrence for the slaves of the Celestial Dragons, and it was merely a trifle in the face of the oppression by the Celestial Dragons. He continued to eat the cheese without changing his expression; it was indeed very delicious, albeit a bit dry. He also did not mind the wine that had been drunk by Lan, casually reaching out to snatch it and taking a swig for himself

He certainly does not want to experience being struck by armed color haki.

Leo glanced at her, picked up a cheese pastry, and tore it open. The golden cheese mixed with tender meat instantly stretched, making it very appetizing

The young man immediately dashed out the door to start promoting, while Leo's eyes lit up.

Leo displayed a contemplative expression on his face

With her presence, it is unlikely that they would offend him.

This represents two pieces of information: firstly, many female warriors are indeed objects of isolation, and they do not encounter ordinary adult males at all; secondly, no men have ever come to this place

How did these Amazonian warriors reproduce? Was it that the state uniformly arranged spouses and then confiscated the male children?

The entire Nine Snake Island is filled with soldiers, and ordinary people train their Haki from a young age. The competitiveness here is completely disproportionate to the Four Seas outside the Grand Line. Not to mention that Nine Snake Island remains aloof in the Doldrums, even in the fiercely competitive South Sea, there are hardly any pirates who dare to set their sights on them

The whispers of the women grew louder as Lian engaged in conversation with him, the commotion seemingly pressing in from all directions towards the center of the circle

He politely nodded and smiled as he said: "I have come here after being shipwrecked on the Grand Line, and I thank you for saving me"

This man seems quite polite

However, being isolated by Lan, he had no way to chat with them or delve into the grassroots. Therefore, with a quick turn of his eyes, he had already devised a plan.

I have my eye on him! Don't compete with me!

"This is the wine for you, so I won't charge you for it." She placed a bottle of wine in between Leo and Lan, not sure whether she was addressing Lan or Leo.

This slightly sweet beverage, reminiscent of rum, has a strong aftertaste, with an alcohol content of at least 30 degrees, yet it is still acceptable to him

He was subjected to inhumane scrutiny on the road, as many Amazonian warrior women put down their tasks to gather around him

Isn't that a coincidence