Amazon Lily Palace.
The pink bed was disheveled, and an intimate atmosphere permeated the hall.
Luffy's eyes suddenly snapped open, startling Hancock.
Her long, kneeling legs slipped, causing her to fall almost completely into Luffy's embrace.
Her dark hair fell, sticking to Luffy's cheek, and a faint, subtle fragrance wafted into his nose.
Because of this sudden change and position, Hancock's already flushed face became completely "crimson."
Dressed in a thin nightgown, her skin, delicate like white jade, was faintly visible underneath.
Luffy could clearly feel every curve and softness of the delicate body in his arms.
This breathtaking beauty, this incredibly intimate posture, coupled with the rare shyness and daze of the beauty in his arms... momentarily stunned Luffy!
The last time he experienced such a visual shock was at the Sabaody Archipelago.
After a long while, Luffy looked at Hancock, who showed no intention of moving.
— Cough, cough!
Luffy coughed lightly, breaking the silence and waking the captivated Hancock.
Her face flushed scarlet, she quickly got up and knelt by the corner of the table.
"That... Luffy-sama, it's not... not what you think. Please... please let this concubine ex... explain!!"
Hancock immediately became flustered and stammered in panic.
"Alright, no rush, take your time!"
Luffy also calmed down, feeling there might be a misunderstanding, as they had essentially never met before.
It shouldn't be... Moreover, it seemed the other party was his savior.
He should be more patient!
"This, this...?!"
Seeing Luffy's kind smile, Hancock's mind instantly turned to mush; her thoughts were filled entirely with Luffy's smile!
She panicked.
'It's over. Luffy-sama won't think this concubine is an easy woman, will he?!'
In an instant, Hancock felt like her world was ending.
At the same time, watching Hancock's constantly changing expressions, Luffy had an ominous feeling.
Sure enough, the next second, Hancock seemed to throw caution to the wind.
"Luffy-sama, I... I love you!!"
The air instantly fell silent.
— Cough, cough!!
Luffy rubbed his forehead helplessly, looking like he expected this... Half an hour later,
"So, all this happened after I passed out?!"
Luffy rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.
He looked at Hancock across from him.
At this moment.
A purple qipao clung tightly to her body, outlining a breathtaking figure, especially her long legs, which appeared straight and slender.
"Mm-hmm!!"
Hancock nodded repeatedly. Her eyes, usually so cold to others, were now filled with admiration.
Her mind was full of images of Luffy completely crushing the Gorosei. She knew that her nightmares were the Celestial Dragons and the World Government.
And the Gorosei were the rulers of the world; Hancock both hated and feared them.
But her beloved dared to publicly drag those lofty gods down to earth.
How could she not love him? How could she not adore him?!
— Hiss!!
Luffy felt his scalp tingling under Hancock's gaze.
"Um, I'm going to check on Jinbe and the others!"
As soon as he finished speaking, blue electrical arcs surged from Luffy's body, and he instantly vanished.
Men were not allowed inside Amazon Lily; Luffy was the only exception.
Therefore, the others were settled on a nearby island.
Hancock, however, watched blankly, hands clasped over her chest, letting out a sigh of relief.
"It's a good thing Luffy didn't blame this concubine, and... he didn't reject this concubine's confession!"
Suddenly, she snapped back to reality.
'Luffy hasn't eaten yet!'
'No, this concubine must make lunch for Luffy!'
Thinking of this, Hancock, like a maiden in love, ran out of the room... and the entire Amazon Lily sprang into action!
...Luffy did not immediately go to see Jinbe but instead arrived at a deserted island.
He sat down cross-legged, feeling a wave of disappointment.
The original Life Essence was meant to be a thank-you gift for Rayleigh.
That's why he had held onto it so tightly!
— Sigh!!
Since things had come to this, there was no turning back... The world is vast, there must be another way!
'System, settle the accounts for me!'
[Ding, congratulations host on completing "Rescue Ace" and "Displaying Imperial Might." The rewards are as follows:
1. Mera Mera no Mi (System Version)
2. Wish Points: 89.0]
[Wish Points: A unique energy capable of fulfilling wishes.]
"Hmm?!"
Luffy's eyes instantly lit up. "Can any wish be granted?"
[If the points are sufficient, any wish can be granted!]
"Then how many points does the Life Essence cost?!"
[80.0]
"Exchange it!"
Luffy jumped up and down excitedly.
"Finally, finally...!!"
[Warning host: If Wish Points are not used, they will expire within 24 hours!]
"They expire too?!"
This was the first time Luffy had heard of such a thing.
[The right of interpretation belongs to the System!]
"But I don't really have anything else I specifically want!"
Luffy pondered for a moment, frowning. Wish Points were useful, but the cost was the problem.
If the wish was too extravagant, the Wish Points required would surely be an astronomical number.
"Forget it. System, recommend something with a high cost-performance ratio!"
Luffy directly handed the choice over to the System, trusting that the 'System Bro' wouldn't trick him.
[Ding, System analyzing...]
[Ding, after System analysis, the items with the highest cost-performance ratio are:
Luffy couldn't hold back his exasperation. Photo albums? Eternal Poses? Did he need those things?!
"System Bro, you are truly... too cool!"
Luffy instantly changed his expression and focused on one item among the list.
[Devil Fruit Locator (Zoan Type, Mythical Zoan, Bat-Bat Fruit, Vampire Form): Capable of locating a specified, unconsumed Devil Fruit.]
The Vampire Fruit was one of the most powerful Devil Fruits in the pirate world. Possessing it would, at the very least, grant eternal youth and immortality.
Although he knew it was somewhere in Sleepy Town, finding it in the vast ocean... was undoubtedly like searching for a needle in a haystack!
..."System, merge the Mera Mera no Mi!"
Luffy sat cross-legged on the ground, already familiar with the procedure.
[Ding, Mera Mera no Mi merging: 1%... 50%... 100%]
Boom!!
A supreme Yang, supreme firm blazing flame surged from Luffy's body, radiating outward in circle after circle from his center!
Crackle, crackle... The fierce flames rose high. From a distance, Luffy's body looked like it had turned into a ball of fire.
The swirling, dancing flames warped the surrounding air.
The colossal flames seemed to turn into a sky-obscuring fireball, spreading across the land.
Gradually, the vegetation was reduced to ash, and the earth was scorched black.
The entire deserted island transformed into an inferno of flames!!!
Golden flames whipped up a fierce wind and rushed toward the sky.
The flames scorched the land, evaporated the sea, and dyed the sky red.
After a long time, the flames covering Luffy extinguished.
But the flames on this island... might remain forever!
host: Monkey D. Luffy
Constitution: 90.62 (Top Tier) — Indestructible Adamantine Body!
Strength: 89 Strength!
Speed: 90.32 (Top Tier) — Speed of Thunder!
Haoshoku: 91.20 (Top Tier) — Innate King!
Armament Haki: 90.22 (Top Tier) — Emission, Ryou!
Observation Haki: 91.75 (Top Tier) — Future Sight, Hearing the Voice of All Things, Emotional Contagion, Radar!
Devil Fruit: 85.2 (Pseudo-Awakening)!
Talent: bloodline factor!
Skills: Life Return - Ultimate, Basic Marine Six Powers (Mastery), Iron Fist - Intent (Semi-Mastery)!
System Space: Random Upgrade Card X1
Missions:
1. Seven Warlords of the Sea Killer (2 / 7)
2. Above Admiral (0 / 3)
Evaluation: ???
"Pseudo-Awakening?!"
Luffy was bewildered.
"Aren't you going to give an explanation?! —"