Although the giant tribe wasn't large in number.
In terms of strength alone, they could definitely rank in the top five in the West Sea.
First, there was the Kano Country.
If the giant tribe also agreed to trade with the Four Seas Exchange, then his Four Seas Exchange could basically set the tone in the West Sea.
Under the influence of these two powers, many other forces would join in.
That way, everything would proceed smoothly, and normal operations could begin initially.
At this moment, the clan leader glanced at Andrew and smiled.
"I'm not one to make things difficult for others. I just want you to take this lad out to see the world."
"Huh?"
Both Andrew and Lancelot showed surprised expressions simultaneously.
Then, the two revealed different reactions.
Andrew was excited, thrilled, and even eager. He had long wanted to go out and experience the world!
But until now, The Clan Leader had never agreed.
He never expected it to be proposed voluntarily today.
Lancelot, however, thought much more deeply than Andrew and tentatively asked.
"Is it just about taking him out to see the world, or do you want him to join the Marines, perhaps even become a future Giant Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters?"
"Or perhaps, simply join under my command, thereby forming an alliance with my Four Seas Exchange?"
The clan leader who's wise with age, narrowed his eyes upon hearing this.
He said meaningfully, "Is there any difference?"
Lancelot replied, "If it's just about taking him out to see the world, I only need to ensure his safety. I could even just send him to the Grand Line..."
"If it's about joining the Marines, I can promise you to use all means to make him a Giant Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters within a year."
He wasn't boasting when he said this.
The rank of Giant Vice Admiral was easier to obtain compared to regular Vice Admirals.
This was "racial advantage"!
Therefore, it wasn't particularly difficult.
But at this point, Lancelot stopped and didn't continue.
Of course, this was deliberate—it was a test….
The clan leader naturally saw through it but played along by asking.
"What if he joins your command?"
Hearing this, Lancelot couldn't help but smile.
He already understood the clan leader's choice and said with a laugh, "If he joins my command, I will nurture him with all my might. Not to mention anything else, I will definitely find him a Devil Fruit. This will allow his strength to reach another level in a short time, making him the true number one among the Giant Tribe."
"A Devil Fruit?"
The clan leader's eyes widened in shock, his expression filled with astonishment.
Lancelot added, "Moreover, I will guide him unreservedly in the way of the sword."
As he spoke, he glanced at Andrew and slowly placed his hand on the hilt of Shusui.
Then, with a sudden draw, he swung the blade toward the sea on one side.
A terrifying slash, a full ten meters high, erupted.
Wherever it passed, the sea was split apart, extending all the way to the horizon….
Yes, all the way to the horizon!
This alone showed how terrifying this slash was.
In the middle of the split sea, a chasm appeared.
Only after the sword energy completely dissipated did the seawater rush back in…. The sea surface slowly returned to calm.
"Hiss…."
Seeing this, even the clan leader, who had anticipated something, felt his scalp tingle.
He couldn't help but take a sharp breath….
As for Andrew, he stood there completely stunned.
Alright!
At this moment, he finally understood that everything the clan leader had said was true.
This Marine Rear Admiral before him had truly not used his full strength earlier.
With this single slash, he was undoubtedly a Great Swordsman.
And Andrew himself was only at the Steel cutting level.
It was only by relying on the Giant Tribe's strength advantage that he could stand out among Swordsmen.
"Haa…."
Andrew took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
But it was simply impossible.
This was the first Great Swordsman he had ever seen.
A Great Swordsman!
Not a single one could be found in the entire West Blue.
At this moment, the way Andrew looked at Lancelot had completely changed.
Gone was the arrogance of a genius from before.
All that remained was admiration and longing.
"Haa…."
The clan leader also snapped out of his shock and took a deep breath.
There was no helping it—the conditions offered by this Rear Admiral were simply too generous.
So generous that he couldn't refuse.
Originally, he had already intended for Andrew to join his command.
Of course, the most important reason for wanting Andrew to join his command earlier was the Four Seas Exchange, which was registered under the name of the Celestial Dragons.
So, if Andrew joined his command, it would be equivalent to being directly under the Celestial Dragons.
Wasn't that far better than being a Vice Admiral in the Marine Headquarters?
Not only would he have special status and authority, but he would also have more autonomy and freedom.
Unlike the Giant Vice Admirals at the headquarters, who were rarely allowed to leave the Marine Headquarters.
Most importantly, with Andrew's connection, their tribe and the Four Seas Exchange could form an alliance.
This would save them a lot of trouble.
The clan leader looked at Andrew and said, "You decide for yourself."
Without a second thought, Andrew pointed at Lancelot and said, "I'll follow him."
For a swordsman, what could be more tempting than staying by the side of a Great Swordsman?
Upon hearing this, the chieftain couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile.
Although he had already made up his mind, he still needed to respect Andre's decision.
Now that both of them had reached the same conclusion, it was the outcome he most desired.
...
A day later, Lancelot led the fleet back along their original route.
Unexpectedly, as they passed by the Kano Country once again, a figure landed on his warship.
The moment this person appeared,
Sai, who had been looking rather lazy, immediately tensed up and became fully alert.
He recognized the person before him at a glance.
It was their old rival from the Kano Country—one of the three top admirals of the Kano Country, Golden Fox.
She was known as the most beautiful woman in the West Blue, the dream lover of every man in the entire West Blue.
Everyone knew of her...
Lancelot, who was also on the deck, was momentarily stunned.
The newcomer was truly breathtakingly beautiful.
Since arriving in this world, he had encountered many beauties.
Nami, Baby-5, Lise.
Even Lina.
They were all rare beauties!
But compared to the woman before him, they fell slightly short.
If one were to say who in the one piece world could rival her, it would likely only be the Pirate Empress.
However, this woman's style was vastly different from the Pirate Empress's.
Instead, she bore some resemblance to Lina.
Both were seductive types... but this one was even more alluring...
Lina's charm was reserved and subtle.
Hers, on the other hand, was overtly seductive... every move and gesture could captivate your senses, making it impossible to look away...
Yet, Lancelot's eyes held a trace of wariness.
Because this kind of charm was extraordinary—not something a normal human could possess...
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