"We are willing to follow you, sir!"
Having witnessed the tragic death of that woman just now, these slaves dared not resist and could only obey Nox's orders.
"Karoo, after getting on the ship, quietly deal with those few slaves for me. The other slaves will serve as labor on the ship."
Nox swept his Kenbunshoku Haki and found a few slaves who harbored ill will towards him. Needless to say, these few slaves were certain to die.
"Nox, they are..."
When the Limitless Pirate ship docked, Athena saw these slaves.
The kind Athena, even though she was now a Pirate, her heart remained kind.
"These people were captured slaves. Now I have saved them and will let them work as labor on the ship for us, saving them from the fate of being slaves."
Nox explained. He didn't expect Athena to change her kind and innocent heart in a short time; it would require a gradual process.
"Then can I take them as maids?"
Hearing Nox say this, Athena still looked at the dozen or so girls with some reluctance and said.
She knew how difficult it would be for some girls on a Pirate ship if no one protected them.
"Yes, they can be under your care. Let them do things like washing clothes and cooking on the ship."
Since Athena had spoken, Nox would not refuse either.
"What are your names?"
Looking at this group of slaves, there was a male Fishman and a male Mink Tribe member of the leopard type.
Nox had many ideas regarding Fishmen.
After all, in this World, the ocean area is the largest, and Fishmen are a race that can swim freely in the Sea. Their innate strength and physique are stronger than humans.
If he could recruit more Fishmen and form a Fishman fleet, it would be of great help to his future development.
Nox also had ideas about the Mink Tribe. One should know that the Mink Tribe's Sulong form is a very good racial ability.
If one could control this state, coupled with strong power, it would be no weaker than a low-level Paramecia Devil Fruit.
"Sir, my name is Gerald."
Gerald said fearfully. From what he understood, humans had many evil ideas about Fishmen. Gerald was very panicked at this moment.
"Sir, my name is Marcus!!"
Compared to Gerald's fear, Marcus was much calmer.
"I think highly of you. I want to train you to become my crew members. How about it? Do you want to be my crew members?"
Nox asked.
Putting aside their talents for now, just based on their races, they had the opportunity to become his crew members.
However, whether they could ultimately catch his eye would only be known later.
"Ah? Crew members?"
Gerald and Marcus immediately became excited upon hearing Nox say this.
Although they were captured and made slaves, before becoming slaves, they had both seen reports about Nox and knew how powerful a Pirate he was.
Now Nox was actually saying he wanted to take them as crew members. The feeling of a pie falling from the sky and hitting him made them unable to react for a moment.
"What? You are unwilling?"
Nox continued to ask.
"Ah, no, it's not, unwilling, no, I am willing, I am willing!!"
"I am willing too!!"
After Gerald and Marcus reacted, they said eagerly and haltingly.
"Alright, from now on, you two are my official crew members. You won't have to do odd jobs like the other laborers and can enjoy all the benefits that crew members receive."
"I only have two requirements for my crew members: one is loyalty to me, and the other is to have sufficient strength!"
Nox said.
"Yes, we will be absolutely loyal to the Captain and will work hard to become stronger!!"
After confirming that Nox really wanted to take him as a crew member, Gerald and Marcus said excitedly.
The treatment for crew members was much better than that of the previous laborers.
"Gerald, you should know Fish-Man Karate, right?"
Nox nodded his head in satisfaction and said.
"Mhm, yes, yes, yes, it's just that my Fish-Man Karate isn't strong."
"It's good that you know it. Practice Fish-Man Karate well. Fish-Man Karate, as the most suitable body art for Fishmen, is still very strong."
"Karoo, take Gerald and Marcus down. From now on, let them join the training of the Senior apprentice brothers. Train him well so that their strength improves as quickly as possible."
After arranging Gerald and Marcus, Nox handed the matter over to Karoo to manage.
Gerald and Marcus were a move he made, a move for the future of Fish-Man Island and the Mink Tribe.
In the following days, they smoothly passed through the Calm Belt and returned to the New World.
However, Nox didn't want to return to Beehive Island so quickly now. Instead, he chose to wander around in the New World.
Greenery Island is a prosperous island. Commerce is developed there, and multiple forces converge, jointly creating the prosperity of this island.
Nox and their ship needed supplies, so they came to this island to resupply.
He left the resupply matters to his subordinates. As the Captain, Nox took Athena, who had never left Asuka Island, to stroll around the island.
Of course, this time he had Shakky give him a good makeup job. Not only did she apply makeup to his beard and hair, but she also did his face.
He didn't bring the Fūsetsu this time. Since the Seven Star Sword had already merged into his body and could be summoned at any time, the Fūsetsu was thus retired.
Karoo followed behind them, like a bodyguard.
He was out on vacation this time to stroll around and didn't want to attract things that would disturb his vacation due to his identity being exposed.
"Wow, this is so beautiful!!"
"Nox, come look quickly. This smells like it's going to be very delicious."
"What is this?"
"..."
Athena was like a young girl from the countryside entering a big city, curious about everything.
"Athena, I told you already, don't call me by my name."
Nox speechlessly pulled back this little butterfly that seemed about to fly away, covering her mouth.
"I know, I was just too happy and forgot. Then I'll call you Stevens."
Athena stuck out her little tongue and said playfully.
"Stevens, what is that place? There are so many people, it looks very lively."
Athena pointed at the tall building in front and asked.
"That is an auction house. You can buy all sorts of rare things there. I haven't been there either. Let's go take a look."
To be honest, Nox's experiences were only slightly more than Athena's. He had never been to places like entertainment districts, casinos, or amusement parks.
He was either cultivating, on the way to Training, or in the process of robbing. He had never really properly enjoyed the unique things this World had to offer.