Looking at this slightly unfamiliar list, a hint of doubt flashed through Stussy's mind.
She put on a sexy, openwork silk robe that slightly covered her snow-white skin, and quickly thought about the list in her hand.
The damn Vice Admiral in front of her was no simple character.
Apart from his unimaginable physique and attractiveness, what deeply captivated Stussy was his confidence and determination, which allowed him to control everything with his words and speech.
This unbreakable confidence, never questioning his decisions, and his calmness in planning before acting... added a certain fatal aura to this man.
Stussy had only seen this kind of confidence and spirit in the Five Elders, who represented the highest authority of the World Government.
But the unfathomable Five Elders naturally had the qualifications for this.
But where did Daren get his confidence from?
"That's none of your concern, Queen-sama."
Daren smoked his cigar with a half-smile and said,
"Our relationship isn't good enough for us to share secrets with each other, is it?"
Stussy: ...
This bastard!
She bit her red lips, stood up from the soft bed, her crystal clear toes lightly touching the ground, and walked gracefully towards Daren.
This woman seemed to know how to maximize her charm.
Her bare feet, toes painted with bright red nail polish, long, white legs, and the exquisite curves of her body visible through her sexy silk nightgown... This half-naked, half-covered posture was the most tantalizing.
Daren raised his eyebrows, amused.
"So, Vice Admiral Daren, can you tell me?"
Stussy walked over to Daren's side, like a mysterious and dangerous snake, and slid gently into his arms. She raised her hands to wrap around his neck, her red lips slightly parted, exhaling a fragrant scent, her manner seductive:
"I'm really curious..."
The Queen of the Pleasure District, renowned for her beauty, sat in his arms, coquettishly flirting, her legs dangling in the air, dazzling to behold.
This was a picture of happiness that Tokikake could never have imagined in his entire life.
"I'm sorry, but this is a Marine secret."
Daren's face was stern, and he said without mercy,
"And unfortunately, I am a seasoned Marine officer."
Stussy: ...
She was so angry that her eyebrows were raised, and her full chest rose and fell rapidly.
You're seasoned?
You smoke, drink, are greedy, and lustful... What trials could you possibly withstand?
"But since you're so curious, I can tell you the reason."
Daren seemed to enjoy the woman's emotions changing so dramatically because of him.
Women are emotional creatures, even someone as powerful and high-ranking as Stussy is no exception.
If a man's words and actions could easily cause a woman's emotions to rise and fall, it meant that he was not far from conquering her.
For men, the most deadly reaction from a woman is not anger or resentment, but indifference.
"But before I tell you, why don't you help me check out these people's information first?"
Daren smiled, looking shameless and determined to get what he wanted.
Stussy rolled her eyes.
She stood up from Daren's embrace, picked up the Den Den Mushi on the bedside table, dialed an internal number, and read out the names on the list one by one to the person on the other end.
"In three minutes, bring me all the information collected on this list."
Stussy's attitude toward her subordinates was no longer gentle and seductive, but that of a strong woman—decisive and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.
Daren looked at her with admiration.
This woman was indeed worth cultivating.
Although she was able to control such a huge illegal business as the Pleasure District, she was more or less dependent on the support of the World Government, but that did not negate her outstanding personal abilities.
Time passed quickly, and in less than two minutes, there was a knock on the door of the private room.
Stussy walked over slowly, opened the door, and a young woman dressed in a formal skirt stood respectfully outside, handing Stussy a document with both hands.
Stussy took the document, closed the door again, hesitated for a moment, and added,
"Don't worry about your identity being revealed. These people are all subordinates I have trained, and they are loyal only to me."
Daren glanced at her in slight surprise and smiled,
"I didn't ask."
"I don't want the subordinates I worked so hard to train to disappear for no reason."
Stussy glared at him and said,
"I used the Devil Fruit's ability to alter their memories. Even if they are subjected to the most terrible torture, they will not reveal any information about me."
Daren suddenly understood and couldn't help but be a little amazed:
"Your Devil Fruit ability is quite comprehensive."
Stussy didn't respond, just walked across from Daren, crossed her legs, and flipped through the documents in her hand.
In the huge luxury box, the voice of the Queen of the Pleasure District gradually rang out.
"Dracule Mihawk, male, age 17, origin unknown, strength unknown, has sharp eyes like a hawk, skilled in swordsmanship, a loner, has appeared many times in the first half of the Grand Line."
"Fisher Tiger, male, fishman, approximately 25 years old, born in Ryugu Palace on Fish-Man Island, occupation: adventurer, strength unknown, last seen in the East Blue."
"Gecko Moria, male, 23 years old, suspected Paramecia-type Kage Kage no Mi user, born in the West Blue, new pirate, just entered the Grand Line, ambitious and powerful."
"Boa Hancock, female, age 3, unofficial crew member of the Kuja Pirates, native of Amazon Lily."
When she read the last name, Stussy suddenly raised her head and looked at Daren with a strange look, narrowing her eyes.
"What's that look on your face..." Daren's mouth twitched.
Stussy suddenly laughed coquettishly:
"The first three are indeed worth recruiting and training. Although they are all newcomers, their strength and background are indeed promising, but the last one... Boa Hancock, she's only 3 years old."
"I just didn't expect you to have such a hobby."
"Ahem, ahem..."
Daren almost choked on his cigar smoke.
"I'm not a freak!"
He rolled his eyes in annoyance.
"Didn't you want to know why I was looking for information on these people?"
"I can tell you now that they are my picks for the future Shichibukai."
Hearing this, the smile on Stussy's face froze.
Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief, as if she had heard some terrifying news.
This guy... he actually wants to interfere with the selection of the Shichibukai!
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