Chapter 339: Pirates Are Always Thieves

A few days passed quickly.

Inside the G5 branch office.

Jin An was sitting at his desk, frowning as he looked at Hancock standing in front of him.

She put her hands behind her back, raised her chin slightly, with a smug smile on her face and her eyes full of anticipation and pride, as if she was waiting for Jin An's praise.

Jin An couldn't help but feel a headache when he saw her like this, and a few black lines appeared on his forehead.

"I would say you should just join the navy."

He couldn't help but speak, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

However, Hancock shook her head repeatedly, the smile on her face growing instead of diminishing, with a playful arc at the corner of her mouth.

"Being a pirate is so free, why would you want to join the navy which has so many rules and regulations?"

Her voice was soft, with a hint of teasing and cunning.

Jin An was speechless and could only continue listening to her.

Hancock rolled his eyes and continued,

"Although we arrived a little late this time, we still killed a lot of pirates. When you return to the Marine Headquarters, remember to say a few good words for us."

At the end of her speech, her voice became soft and a little coquettish.

Jin An sighed in his heart, she is indeed the most beautiful woman in the pirate world. Even though she is still just a girl, her appearance plus her coquettish voice are enough to make people's hearts waver.

However, he forced himself to suppress that slight hesitation, and his expression remained calm and composed.

"I will report your contributions truthfully. As for the decision made by the higher-ups, that is not up to me."

Jin An spoke in a steady tone, trying his best to appear unaffected by her.

When Hancock heard this, she nodded repeatedly, and the smile on her face became brighter.

She knew that as long as she got Jin'an's promise, this trip would not be in vain.

"Okay!"

She suddenly cheered, her voice full of joy and satisfaction, like a little girl who got her favorite toy and did not hide her excitement.

Jin An looked at her cheerful appearance, but felt a little complicated.

After all, she is still a little girl and can't hide her thoughts at all.

Although she is a pirate now, one day, she will stand at the top of this world and become the Pirate Queen that countless people fear.

But he didn't want to watch her walk towards that fate step by step.

Pirates are always thieves.

Even with the current system of the Seven Warlords of the Sea established by the World Government, it is only a temporary stopgap measure.

Jin An looked at Hancock's innocent smile, but a trace of worry arose in his heart.

This system will be abolished sooner or later, and when that time comes, the World Government will most likely ruthlessly liquidate those pirates who once enjoyed its benefits.

Thinking of this, Jinan frowned even more tightly.

He sighed softly, sighing that it was difficult to find peace in this world.

I thought silently in my heart: Who said that the navy cannot be free?

After all, the rules of this world are made by those with bigger fists.

Doesn't Karp live freely?

Not subject to too many constraints.

Jinan knew clearly that this freedom was based on strength.

As long as there is enough power, the navy's rules and regulations are not that difficult to get rid of.

Now, Hancock and the Nine Snakes Pirates are against the Navy.

No, to be precise, I have a good impression and trust towards Jinan.

This kind of feeling is built up through countless times of fighting side by side and supporting each other.

Jinan understood how hard it was to gain this trust.

But because of this, he was even more reluctant to see Hancock go down the old path that was doomed to be full of danger.

However, he also knew that changing a person's mind, especially someone like Hancock, was not something that could be done overnight.

She has a stubborn character and her inner desire for freedom is deeply rooted in her soul.

Jin An knew that if he hastily persuaded her to join the navy, it would only backfire and might even destroy the trust that they had worked so hard to build.

"take it easy."

Jinan said to himself in his heart.

He decided not to rush to change Hancock's mind, but to influence her little by little through repeated actions so that she could see different possibilities.

Maybe one day she would understand that the Navy didn't have to mean restraint and loss of freedom.

On the contrary, as long as she has enough power, she can still pursue the freedom in her heart freely like she does now.

Jin An was interacting with Hancock, with a gleam in Hancock's eyes and a smile that was hard to conceal on the corners of her mouth.

The tacit understanding between the two seemed particularly natural at this moment, as if they had been good friends for many years.

At this moment, a light cough broke the tacit silence.

Crocodile stood not far away, gazing at them sternly, as if reminding them that this occasion should not be monopolized by just the two of them.

Jin An turned around when he heard the voice, a playful smile appeared on his face, and his tone was teasing:

"What's wrong, Lao Sha, you can still catch a cold?"

He deliberately used a relaxed tone to break the somewhat awkward situation.

Crocodile remained unmoved, his expression still grim.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone, as if he had been ignored.

"Don't talk about those nonsense. I also put in a lot of effort this time."

Jinan certainly understood what Crocodile meant.

Although the man in front of him was a pirate, he led his team all the way from the first half of the Grand Line to the G5 branch for this battle.

Not everyone would be willing to take such an action, let alone someone as arrogant as Crocodile.

Jin An nodded secretly in his heart, Crocodile was indeed very considerate this time.

The smile on Jinan's face did not diminish at all, and was even more obvious.

He knew Crocodile's character and his self-esteem, so he was not in a hurry to thank him or express anything.

He just smiled and patted Crocodile on the shoulder, and said in a light tone:

"Old Sand, I've seen your performance this time. When I return to the headquarters, I will speak well of the Nine Snakes Pirates and your Baroque Works. As for how to thank you, we will naturally thank you well given our relationship."

Crocodile's frown relaxed a little. Although he didn't care about rewards or thanks, he still needed Jin'an's attitude.

And now, he had gotten the answer he wanted.

Although he already agreed with Jin An in his heart, he would not say it directly because of his personality. He was very concerned about his reputation.

"I hope you keep your word."

Crocodile replied coldly, and then said nothing more. He just stood aside, took out a cigar, lit it, and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, as if the smoke could dispel the dissatisfaction and irritability in his heart.

Jin An glanced at Crocodile's expression and laughed in his heart.

Although Lao Sha appears to be indifferent, he actually has weaknesses, but he never reveals them easily.

Jin An knew that this battle had made the trust between them stronger. Even though Crocodile remained cold on the surface, in his actions, he had already regarded Jin An as a partner with whom he could cooperate.

"Don't worry, I won't forget your contribution."

Jin An thought silently in his heart, and his eyes returned to Hancock.

He knew that they would continue to fight side by side in the days to come, and this battle was just the beginning of their alliance.

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