After the banquet, Elder Nyon did not refuse Mina’s request to soak in the hot springs.
After all, this seemingly dim-witted “Giant Race” member, despite her terrifying strength, was surprisingly easy to talk to, as long as her requirements for good food and drink were met.
Led by Hancock, Mina followed her through Kuja City to a large hot spring facility located in the center of the island.
It was called large, but that was only relative to ordinary people.
Looking at the steaming, circular hot spring pool in front of her, which was only about forty or fifty meters in diameter, Mina couldn’t help but curl her lip.
“This is it?
This is barely bigger than a small bathtub.” If anyone else on Amazon Lily heard this, they would probably be so angry they’d cough up blood.
This was the top-tier hot spring of their country, capable of accommodating hundreds of people at once, and every Empress throughout history had bathed here.
Hancock tilted her small head back, looking at Mina’s face which was full of disdain, and explained somewhat aggrievedly.
“This…
this is already the largest hot spring we have here.” “Alright, alright, it’s better than nothing,” Mina waved her hand, not truly being picky.
For someone who loved bathing intensely, having hot water to soak in was already a form of enjoyment.
In front of Hancock, she nonchalantly stripped off her purple-gold top and shorts, revealing a perfect body that would make any deity marvel in awe.
Then, she stepped out with her long, straight legs and carefully strode into the hot spring pool.
*Splash…* There was a soft sound, and the splash wasn’t very large.
However, the water level in the pool rose sharply at a visible rate, and a large amount of hot water immediately overflowed.
After Mina sat down, she curled up and leaned back.
In the next moment, the entire hot spring pool was filled by her massive body, and the water level reached the very edge of the bank.
Moreover, the warm spring water only reached the base of her thighs; for her hundred-meter height, this truly was no different from a small bathtub.
“Sigh, I’ll make do.
It’s better than nothing.” Mina sighed and could only force her body to curl up further, stuffing her giant frame as much as possible into this “small basin.” For a time, steam billowed within the hot spring facility.
In the hazy mist, one could see her elegantly curved snowy-white back and the cluster of eternal flames on her shoulder blades, emitting a soft golden-red glow.
Her two long legs, comparable to jade pillars, had to be awkwardly draped over the edge of the hot spring pool due to the lack of space; half of her torso and those two towering snowy peaks were completely exposed to the cool air.
Mina didn’t care about any of this at all; after all, only the little girl Hancock was there.
She picked up a piece of the unique Petal Scented Dew from Amazon Lily placed on a nearby stone platform.
That giant block of scented dew, which Hancock thought would last for a whole year, was no different from a small bar of soap in her hands.
Curiously, she rubbed it on her body, and a fresh floral fragrance instantly filled the air.
“Hey, this stuff smells pretty good.” Mina’s interest was piqued, and she simply grabbed the entire block of scented dew and smeared it all over herself at random.
She started by rubbing her upper body and collarbones, then the two soft, snowy-white mountains, her tight and lean abdominal muscles, then lower down, and finally smeared and washed all the way down those two jade pillars to her two small, jade-white feet.
Soon, a mountain of bubbles emerged from her body, and in a short while, they submerged her entirely, leaving only her head and those signature horns exposed.
After washing her body, she dipped her waterfall-like long golden hair into the water and used the same method to create a head full of bubbles.
She looked like a giant bubble snowman, happily bathing everywhere and having a great time.
This bath lasted all the way until midnight.
By the time Mina emerged from the hot spring satisfied, the pool that was originally crystal clear had turned into a pool of murky milk-like bathwater, with a thick layer of bubbles floating on the surface.
As for that giant block of scented dew, it had long since disappeared.
At this moment, Mina’s entire body emitted an enticing fragrance.
She felt extremely refreshed and stretched her limbs, feeling as if every pore was breathing.
After the bath, sleepiness washed over her.
Since her size was too massive for ordinary houses to accommodate, Elder Nyon could only arrange for her to sleep in the large Martial Arts Arena behind the palace.
But that vast field, which could hold thousands of people practicing at once, was merely a slightly large single bed for Mina.
However, she wasn’t picky; as long as there was a flat place to lie down, it was fine.
The night passed in silence.
Early the next morning, before dawn, the sound of earth-shaking footsteps broke the peace of Amazon Lily.
Mina climbed up from the arena with great interest.
Her giant figure stepped directly over the palaces of Kuja City, and in a few strides, she reached Rayleigh’s residence.
At this moment, Rayleigh was leisurely sitting on the roof, sipping some wine while admiring the sunrise over Amazon Lily, enjoying a rare moment of peace.
Suddenly, a massive shadow enveloped him.
Looking up, he saw Mina’s face, magnified hundreds of times, appearing upside down above him with a mischievous smile.
“Yo, old man, you’re looking quite relaxed.” Rayleigh’s eye twitched, and he took a grumpy gulp of wine.
“It’s the crack of dawn, what do you want now?” “Hehe,” Mina rubbed her hands together, her giant voice sounding like thunder.
“I see you’re pretty strong.
How about you teach me how to improve my Haki?” “No.” Rayleigh’s answer was crisp and direct, without the slightest hesitation.
Was she kidding?
Teach her?
This woman’s strength was already that of a monster.
If she were to learn how to use Haki with precision, what would happen?
Would the world still be at peace?
“Don’t be so stingy,” Mina wasn’t angry and continued to persuade him with a grin.
“We’re all friends; shouldn’t we help each other out?” “Who’s friends with you?” Rayleigh rolled his eyes, not buying her act at all.
Seeing that the soft approach wasn’t working, the smile on Mina’s face instantly vanished, replaced by a meaningful, playful look.
She slowly straightened up, looking down at Rayleigh from her height, and in a light, almost dream-like tone, she haltingly spat out a few words.
“God Valley…” Rayleigh’s drinking motion paused, and his brow furrowed imperceptibly.
“…Shakky…” Rayleigh’s hand holding the wine gourd suddenly tightened.
“…Roger Pirates…
Rocks…” Rayleigh’s expression changed completely.
His eyes, which were usually somewhat lazy, instantly became as sharp as knives, locking onto Mina’s face.
However, Mina’s performance wasn’t over yet.
She watched Rayleigh’s body suddenly tense up, the curve of her lips growing wider.
The last few words were spoken as if she were reminiscing, hummed like a tune.
“Laugh Tale…
poneglyph…
One Piece.” As the words fell, the entire world seemed to go silent.
The lazy and casual air about Rayleigh vanished without a trace, replaced by the suffocating, terrifying aura of the “Pluton,” which spread in all directions.
He stood up, his gaze like lightning, and asked solemnly.
“You…
who exactly are you?
How do you know these things?” Each of these words represented the deepest secrets of this era and were taboos that could subvert the World Government.
And this simple-minded giant of unknown origin could actually say them word for word!
“Who I am isn’t important.” Mina didn’t answer his question.
Her giant face slowly leaned in, a cunning glint flashing in her golden eyes, her expression speaking for itself.
“What’s important is, are you going to teach me Haki or not?” “My big mouth is famously hard to keep shut, you know.” Rayleigh stared at her fixedly, the veins on his forehead bulging, his hand gripping the sword hilt so hard that his knuckles were turning white.
He never thought that one day he would be threatened by someone using these secrets.
What was even more ridiculous was that the person threatening him was a simple-minded girl who seemed to have a screw loose.
The two of them just stared at each other, one looking down with a face full of triumph, the other looking up with a face as black as the bottom of a pot.
After a long time.
Rayleigh took a deep breath, looked at Mina in front of him, and squeezed two words out from between his teeth.
“…I’ll teach you.”