Chapter 211: Hearing the News and Setting OffJust as the two were chatting, someone knocked on the door.Luke looked at the door warily. A waiter walked in and handed a newspaper to Yulia.Yulia waved her hand, dismissing the person."No need to worry, everyone here is one of us."Yulia opened the newspaper and began to read. The contents were quite shocking."What does the newspaper say?" Luke asked."The Shichibukai and Marine Headquarters are about to go to war with the Whitebeard Pirates," Yulia said.Luke picked up his tea, drinking it quietly as he listened to Yulia read the newspaper.The World Government had already begun to provoke them. Whitebeard would not allow his people to die. They knew this, yet they still decided to publicly execute Portgas D. Ace, one of Whitebeard's excellent subordinates."It seems a pirate named Blackbeard defeated Fire Fist Ace. The newspaper says that Blackbeard, with only one arm, defeated Ace, but also lost a leg. Now his right arm and left leg are mechanically modified prostheses. He has also become a new Shichibukai."This Blackbeard was still very powerful. Even after Luke had crippled one of his arms, he still defeated Ace, and Ace was even wearing the Flame Emperor necklace that Luke had appraised.With both his left leg and right arm as mechanical prostheses, it was unknown whether that guy had become stronger or weaker.The public execution was scheduled to take place in the plaza of Marineford, the city where MarineHeadquarters is located, one week later."How long does it take to get from here to Marineford?""At least a week, I suppose."Hearing Yulia's reply, Luke sprang to his feet. If he didn't leave now, he wouldn't make it in time."There's other news at the back of the newspaper," Yulia said.On the back of the newspaper, a small section was dedicated to the events that occurred on Sabaody Archipelago a week ago.The most prominent news was that Luke, the Flame God Fist member of the Straw Hat Pirates, had killed the Celestial Dragon Charlos Saint.Initially, when she saw this news, Yulia thought she was seeing things.She rubbed her eyes, turned the newspaper over and over, and crumpled it repeatedly. It was a real newspaper."You... you killed a Celestial Dragon!?" Yulia was too shocked to speak."Has my bounty increased?" Luke didn't take it seriously.Yulia glanced at the newspaper again: "It doesn't mention your bounty. You dared to kill a Celestial Dragon. Now you're famous worldwide.""It's not a good reputation, not worth being proud of," Luke said lazily."I have to admire your courage, but I must warn you, killing a Celestial Dragon will lead to pursuit by an Admiral. Your future adventures won't be peaceful," Yulia said."Following Luffy will never be peaceful, and they are all busy dealing with Whitebeard right now. After this battle, Sengoku will retire, Akainu will become Fleet Admiral, Aokiji will leave, Kizaru will slack off. I might encounter Fujitora and Aramaki, but I'm not too afraid of them."Luke's words left Yulia stunned, completely unsure of what he was talking about. She had never heard of Fujitora or Aramaki, and Akainu wasn't Fleet Admiral yet. This guy seemed to be getting more and more mysterious."In any case, be careful. Also, Sabo asked me to ask you if you'd like to join the Revolutionary Army?" Yulia said.Luke spat out his tea, spraying Yulia's chest and soaking her."Sorry, I don't have that intention for now. Adventuring with Luffy is already exhausting. I don't have time to be a Revolutionary Army member or anything like that. However, we can cooperate and help each other, after all, Luffy is your crown prince."Yulia pouted, looking at her soaked clothes, but didn't blame Luke.Luke extended his right hand and asked, "How about I help you wipe it?""No!"Yulia pushed Luke out the door, then leaned against the door, her face flushed. What was wrong with her? She was actually somewhat moved by that guy. When he offered to help her wipe her clothes, her legs had involuntarily clenched.Luke scoffed, then went to the dock.Kalifa was paying at the moment and immediately greeted Luke when she saw him approaching."Master, the ship has been bought! It cost 130 million Berries!""Hmm, I see."The luxurious ship docked next to the pier could only be described as more luxurious than the Going Merry, but not as luxurious as the Thousand Sunny, somewhere in between the two.Seeing this new ship, the members of CP9 were also very happy."Alright, we have a ship now. Next, we're heading for Marineford, Marine Headquarters!" Lukedeclared with a grand gesture.The members of CP9 were all stunned."What are we going to Marineford for?" Rob Lucciasked."Luffy's brother, Ace, is going to be publicly executed. As a crewmate, I must go rescue him. And as the First Division of the Straw Hat Pirates, I don't need to tell you what you need to do, do I?" Lukesaid.The members of CP9 exchanged glances. They didn't really want to return to that place, just like you wouldn't want to return to your old company after leaving. They felt some resistance towards it.But having formed the Nine Heavens Pirates, as the First Division of the Straw Hats, this was their inescapable responsibility."Let's go!" Rob Lucci, a man of few words, immediately jumped onto the new ship."Let's go!" Jabra followed him onto the ship.All members of CP9 boarded the ship, then set course for Marineford, Marine Headquarters.Luke had never imagined being on the same ship as CP9; everything was a coincidence.Sailing on the vast ocean, feeling the expansive sea, the CP9 members were in high spirits.Luke took out the "Rokushiki Crash Course Secret Manual" and threw it to Rob Lucci."You guys should finish practicing this. Rob Luccishould be almost done, and the rest of you should practice diligently, otherwise, you'll never surpass Kalifa.""You mean we can't beat Kalifa?" Kaku asked in shock."If you don't believe me, you can try," Luke said.Jabra pushed Kaku aside and declared brazenly, "How could I lose to a woman? I know Kalifa's strength perfectly well. Come on, let's have a match."Jabra rubbed his fists, struck a pose, and began to duel Kalifa.The battle lasted only a few seconds before Jabrawas instantly defeated by a whip kick from Kalifa, falling to the ground, foaming at the mouth."Anyone else?" Kalifa looked at the others proudly.The others couldn't believe it. After all, among CP9, the strongest was Rob Lucci, second was Kaku, and third was Jabra.Although Kaku was stronger than Jabra, seeing Jabra lose so quickly, Kaku admitted to himself that he was no match for Kalifa."I'll give it a try," Rob Lucci said.Next, Luke had the privilege of witnessing the great battle between Rob Lucci and Kalifa.Rob Lucci, in his leopard-human form, fought Kalifafor hundreds of rounds, ultimately losing narrowly to her.The current Kalifa was not the Kalifa of before. She had consumed the Marrow Cleansing Pill, mastered the "Rokushiki Crash Course Secret Manual," and had been cultivated with Luke's Strength and Agility Pills, resulting in rapid advancement in her strength.
Chapter 212 Nine Snake IslandChapter 212 Kuja IslandJust like that, Luke accompanied the newly formed Nine Heavens Pirates for an hour at sea, and his relationship with everyone gradually became harmonious.Luke was also unpretentious, making grilled fish for everyone, and they all praised Luke's cooking skills.But looking at the time, Luke felt he couldn't wait any longer.Luke decided to transform into lightning and head to Kuja Island."Have you heard of the Land of Women?"Luke took out a map.Kaku had heard of this place, but he had only marked the approximate location of Kuja Island."I'm going to Kuja Island. We'll meet at Marinefordthen."Luke took the map, transformed into lightning, and disappeared from the ship.Following the direction Kaku pointed, Luke flew quickly.A few seconds later, Luke appeared on the Sabaody Archipelago."Damn it, flew to the wrong place."Luke once again transformed into lightning and appeared in Iceberg's office in Water 7.Luke and Iceberg looked at each other, Luke waved his hand and disappeared again, leaving Iceberg in astonishment."Was that an illusion? It seems I need to rest." Iceberg rubbed his eyes.A few seconds later, Luke reappeared on the Nine Heavens Pirate ship.In the eyes of the CP9 members, Luke had only disappeared for less than a minute before reappearing.They couldn't imagine that Luke had gone to several places in those few tens of seconds.Kaku corrected Luke's direction again, and this time Luke decided to fly with the sun as the origin.This time, Luke finally flew in the right direction.After circling the world of pirates seven and a half times, Luke finally found Kuja Island.Kuja Island, also known as Maiden Island, is the country of the female warrior tribe, the Kuja. As the name suggests, it is an island inhabited only by women, who are trained as warriors from birth, shouldering all household expenses and labor, and even after pregnancy, they only give birth to girls.This island is located in the Calm Belt next to the Grand Line. Because giant Sea Kings lurk in the Calm Belt, ordinary ships cannot enter the waters near Maiden Island.Near Kuja Island, a Marine warship was docked.All the Marines on the warship were petrified, except for Vice Admiral Momonga.Vice Admiral Momonga sat on the deck, looking up, and saw a flash of lightning fly by, but he didn't pay attention, considering it just a natural phenomenon.At this moment, Luke streaked across the sky and landed at the port of Kuja Island.According to the timeline, Luffy should have learned about Ace's impending execution by now and would be traveling with Hancock on a Marine ship to Impel Down.However, Luke found Kuja Island very quiet at this time. If Luffy were here, it certainly wouldn't be this quiet.Could it be that due to his butterfly effect, the plot had changed?Or perhaps, Luffy wasn't sent here by Kuma, which would be troublesome.Just then, an Amazon warrior aimed a bow and arrow at Luke. Luke could feel a faint Armament Haki on the arrow."Who dares to trespass on Kuja Island!""I'm looking for someone. Is there a guy named Luffyhere?" Luke asked."Luffy? Are you Luffy's companion?" The female Amazon immediately lowered her bow and arrow.This female Amazon had short yellow hair, a great figure, and fair skin. Luke remembered her name was Marguerite, a Kuja warrior.What she said indicated that Luffy was here, which relieved Luke. It would be a headache if the plot changed again."Yes, I am Luke." Luke said."Luke!" Marguerite was very surprised to hear this."What's so surprising?""You are Luffy's companion, Fire Fist of the Straw Hat Pirates!" Marguerite's expression was exactly like Yuria's."Yes, I want to see Luffy. What is he doing now?""Please follow me. Luffy is discussing some matters with Empress Boa Hancock, but Empress Boa Hancock is a bit hesitant." Marguerite said."Hesitant?"Luke didn't quite understand what she was saying. Since Luffy was here, he would know once he went to see.Given Luffy's current relationship with the Empress, as Luffy's good friend, Hancock wouldn't do anything to Luke.For safety, and to act cautiously, Luke put on Sargeras' Cursed Vision.As long as he wore this, no matter how beautiful the Empress was, she couldn't petrify him.Thus, Luke, led by Marguerite, arrived at the Land of Women's council hall.Before even entering, he heard Luffy's voice."The pirate who is about to be executed, Whitebeard's subordinate Ace, is my brother. I want to save Ace. It's too late to take a pirate ship. Can you take the Marine ship that came to pick you up and send me to the prison where Ace is held?"Luke smiled slightly. The Empress, who was obsessed with Luffy, would surely be very willing. It seemed the plot hadn't changed much."Please allow me to think about it!" Hancock replied.Luke, who had one foot in the council hall, froze. "Please allow me to think about it"? What kind of answer was that? Was this Hancock?Luke immediately took off his blindfold and saw the Queen of the Land of Women, the current captain of the Kuja Pirates, Hancock, sitting on the throne in the council hall.She had a tall figure of 191cm, with an excellent physique. She had long, jet-black hair styled in a hime cut. Her slightly wide forehead was smooth and flat, her deep blue eyes were long and elegant, with a hint of coldness in her almond-shaped eyes, a high nose bridge, a small nose, and soft, wrinkle-free lips. She wore a pair of snake-shaped golden earrings below her ears and was dressed in a cheongsam-style outfit.Such a beautiful woman almost made Luke have a nosebleed."Marguerite, who did you bring?" Hancock frowned tightly."Reporting, Your Majesty, Straw Hat Pirates crew member, Fire Fist Luke." Marguerite said, kneeling on the ground."Xiao, you're here!"Luffy was very happy to see Luke and excitedly ran over to hug him.Luke hugged Luffy and spun him a few times: "Haven't seen you in a week, how are you?""I'm fine, but I have something I must do now." Luffysaid.Luke nodded: "I know, I'll go with you.""Really?""Really!""That's great, haha!" Luffy laughed happily.Luke then looked at Hancock, whose expression seemed a bit off.According to the original plot, Hancock was utterly obsessed with Luffy and would agree to any request.How had Luffy now fallen to the point where Hancock was hesitant? What had happened? What strange effects had his butterfly wings flapped this time?"Luke!" Hancock called Luke by his name."Empress Boa Hancock, it's a pleasure to meet you. Your beauty has astounded me." Luke said with a hint of gentlemanly demeanor.Unexpectedly, Hancock actually stepped down from her throne.Hancock walked towards Luke step by step. Lukewas ready to elementalize and escape at any moment. If she used her petrification ability, he would turn into stone.Hancock didn't seem to want to attack Luke; instead, her face was slightly flushed: "You killed a Celestial Dragon?""Yes, that guy was too weak, it was an accident." Luke was also helpless, having overestimated the Big Smart's HP.
Chapter 213 I'm Sorry, LuffyChapter 213: I'm Sorry, LuffyHearing that Luke had killed a Celestial Dragon, Hancock's body trembled uncontrollably."There's actually such a big fool in this world!""Ignoring the danger to his life, challenging the heavens, a person like him…"Hancock's eyes were filled with tears.The 'person like him' she referred to was FishmanTiger.Years ago, Fishman Tiger single-handedly climbed Mary Geoise and liberated a large number of slaves. Empress also escaped during that riot. Empressheld Fishman Tiger in great respect, but Tiger had already died. Upon hearing the news of Tiger's death, Empress was heartbroken.Seeing Hancock like this, Luke sensed something was amiss, so he pulled Luffy outside the door."Luffy, did you see Hancock bathing?"Luffy shook his head: "I woke up in the prison here."Luke thought for a moment. Originally, Kuma was supposed to send Luffy flying after Robin, but Lukewas sent flying first.Then, when Kuma sent Luffy flying, the force changed slightly, causing Luffy's landing spot to change.This indirectly led to a change in the subsequent plot. Luffy did not see Empress bathing, nor did he see the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon on her back, the emblem representing a Celestial Dragon slave.This was one reason. The second was that the Celestial Dragon whom Luffy was supposed to punch away was killed by Luke.These two reasons caused Hancock to only be interested in Luffy, not to the extent of loving him.Luke was going crazy; he had inadvertently cut off one of Luffy's potential romantic interests."Forgive me, Luffy." Luke patted Luffy's shoulder."Forgive what?" Luffy asked innocently."Nothing."Luke returned to the council hall, where Hancockstood quietly waiting."Hancock, could you do us a favor and take a Marineship to Impel Down?" Luke asked.Hancock was still somewhat hesitant."Please allow me to think about it some more."This was troublesome. Without Hancock's help, Luffy would not be able to enter Impel Down.Although Luke could take Luffy to Marineford, Buggy and Jinbe and others would not be rescued, and the plot would change again.So, they had to find a way to get Hancock to take Luffy into Impel Down.At that time, Luffy had seen Hancock bathing, which made Hancock mistakenly believe he had seen the Celestial Dragon mark on her back. She then launched her Mero Mero Mellow, but Luffy was not charmed, which made Hancock even more curious. Coupled with him punching a Celestial Dragon, Hancock completely fell for Luffy.Luke had now killed the Celestial Dragon, so he was missing one element: peeking at Hancock bathing, following Luffy's original path.The meeting ended, and Hancock decided to reconsider. She hated being ordered around by the Marine and did not really want to participate in the battle between the Marine and Whitebeard.Luke pulled Luffy to a secluded spot.To make up for it to Luffy, Luke said to him: "Luffy, we're going to Hancock's room in a bit.""To do what?""Just follow my instructions. This is the only way we can get Hancock to take us.""Okay, I'll listen to you."Saving Ace was the priority now, so Luffy was very obedient.Luke also rubbed his hands. Although it was a bit unethical, it was worth a try.Luke quietly led Luffy to the vicinity of the bathroom, hiding in a secluded corner.After waiting for about half an hour, Hancock arrived with her two personal guards, Sandersonia and Marigold.It looked like they were going in to bathe."What are they going in to do?" Luffy asked.Luke immediately covered Luffy's mouth and made a shushing gesture.The Hancock sisters stopped in their tracks."Who's there?"Hancock instantly appeared in a corner outside the room but found no trace of anyone."Sister, what's wrong?" Marigold asked.Hancock shook her head: "Nothing."Hancock then entered the bathroom, while Sandersonia and Marigold stood guard at the entrance.Luke took Luffy to the rooftop, relieved that they hadn't been discovered, and let out a long sigh.The two waited quietly on the rooftop. As for how long, Luke wasn't sure.Perhaps ten minutes, twenty minutes?Let's split the difference, fifteen minutes. If it ended earlier, the plan would be ruined.After about fifteen minutes, Luke punched Luffy.Luffy looked at Luke with a puzzled expression."Hit me, Luffy, let's pretend to fight!""Okay!"Luffy punched Luke in the body.The two fell from the bathroom roof into the mist-shrouded bath.Luke and Luffy pretended to fight, then grabbed each other's collars.Then Luke secretly looked at Hancock, and the three sisters also stared at the two in shock.Hancock stood there sideways, the bathwater only up to her knees, but with the mist obscuring her, it was a pity that the key areas couldn't be seen."That thing on your back, I think I've seen it somewhere." Luffy pointed at Hancock's back and said.Hancock immediately squatted down and hid in the water."You saw it, didn't you, both of you." Hancock said angrily.Hearing the commotion, Sandersonia and Marigoldimmediately rushed in, weapons in hand."Why are you two here?" Marigold asked.Hancock then stood up gracefully, walked out of the bath, and stood naked beside her sisters.Marigold draped a coat over Hancock: "What exactly happened?"Luffy waved his hands frantically: "No… I… it's Li…"Luke immediately covered Luffy's mouth: "It was me fighting him. I tried to reason with Luffy, but it didn't work.""!@#!@" Luffy tried to speak but couldn't.Hancock quietly said: "My back, they saw it."The two sisters were greatly shocked.Marigold said: "Then you two can only die."Luffy broke free from Luke's hand and asked in surprise: "Why… why? It's just seeing a back. But I feel like I've seen it somewhere."Luke nodded: "Yes, I think I've seen it too."Hancock pulled her coat tighter: "What you saw on my back is something we would rather die than let anyone see.""That thing? Why?""Take what you saw with you to the grave!"Hancock made a heart shape with her hands.Seeing this, Luke immediately took out and put on Sargeras' Cursed Sight.Luke was not like Luffy, the 'man of steel.' Having just seen Hancock's body, Luke almost had a nosebleed. If he didn't wear it, he would definitely be petrified."Mero Mero Mellow!"Wearing the blindfold, Luke could only see a red heart-shaped energy flying towards him, which reminded him of Foxy's Noro Noro Beam.The heart-shaped energy passed through both Lukeand Luffy.A few seconds later, neither of them was petrified.Luffy was also completely bewildered."Mero Mero Mellow!" Hancock, not believing it, launched another one.The two still stood there, and nothing happened
Chapter 214: Heading to Peach Blossom SpringChapter 214: Heading to the Peach Blossom SpringThe Empress and her two sisters were utterly bewildered, with three large question marks hovering above their heads."Why aren't they petrified? Even after seeing me bathe, they weren't moved in the slightest?" Hancock was shocked.Marigold said, "There's no way such an absurd thing could happen, Sister. Sister's beauty can captivate anyone, regardless of gender or age."Sandersonia said, "Perhaps the fear of death overshadowed their wicked thoughts. What two lucky, tragic men."Seeing the situation was not good, Luffyimmediately fled: "I don't know what's going on, but let's just run first! Hurry, Xiao!""Don't go, Luffy!" Luke had planned for the two of them to apologize to Hancock together, to see if there was any room for salvage, but he didn't expect Luffy to just run off.Luke also intended to escape, but he was grabbed by the arms by the two sisters and hoisted into the air.Subsequently, Luke was tied up."I didn't do it on purpose. We accidentally stumbled in here during a fight, Snake Princess," Luke said.Hancock said nothing and walked straight out of the bathroom.Before leaving, Hancock told her subordinates, "Bring him to my room later. I want to interrogate him thoroughly."Sandersonia and Marigold looked at Luke with sympathy."Having committed such a mistake, I'm afraid you won't be leaving here alive," Marigold said.Ten minutes later, Luke was escorted to Hancock's bedroom.As for Luffy, he was still running wild outside.In the middle of the bedroom was a pink and purple carpet, an orange screen, and pink curtains.Luke was brought to the outside of the curtains; Hancock was inside the curtains.Luke swallowed, unsure of what would happen next, hoping for the famous scene to reappear.Luke actively stood up and walked towards the curtains.Marigold, weapon in hand, blocked him, saying, "Stop, you impolite fellow.""Let him come over," Hancock's voice came from within the curtains."Sister...""I have already decided," Hancock said.The two sisters let him pass, and Luke slowly walked towards the pink bed curtains.With each step, Luke's heart pounded violently, beating faster and faster as he got closer.He wasn't Luffy, and beyond those curtains was the Peach Blossom Spring that countless people yearned for.Taking off his blindfold, Luke stood outside the bed curtains, took a deep breath, and then pulled them open.Behind the bed curtains, Hancock sat half-naked on the bed, holding the clothes she had already taken off.Luke was fortunate enough to witness this beautiful Peach Blossom Spring; indeed, behind these bed curtains was not the Peach Blossom Spring, but a pink paradise.This exquisite body stirred Luke's heart; no man could resist Hancock's allure. A wicked fire instantly surged, but Luke suppressed it."Why are you naked?" Luke shamelessly uttered Luffy's line."Still such a rude reaction," Hancock said.Hancock tossed aside the clothes in her hand, unconcerned about her nakedness."Never mind, let's just leave it at that."Then Hancock reached behind her back, her expression appearing somewhat pained.Next, she turned her back to Luke and swept aside her long black hair."This mark, you... said you'd seen it somewhere before, right? Look closely again."Her black hair was parted, revealing the Celestial Dragons' mark on Hancock's back.Standing so close to Hancock's smooth back, Lukewas momentarily lost in thought. He shook his head to regain his composure, then carefully examined the mark.As for where he had seen it, Luke had seen it in the anime, so he couldn't give Hancock that answer.Hancock said, "Where have you seen it? Do you understand the meaning of this mark?"Luke gazed at it, and again he was lost in thought. She was too beautiful, Hancock's body. If Hancockbecame his wife, then coming to the world of Pirates would be without regret.What was rivaling an Admiral or kicking the Four Emperors? A kingdom couldn't compare to a beauty."Answer quickly; I don't really want others to see this."Hancock's words brought Luke back to his senses.What was he doing? Why was he acting like a beast? He needed to be a gentleman."It looks like the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon, representing a former slave of the Celestial Dragons," Luke said."It seems you know," Hancock turned around, her expression grave.Hancock looked like she had something to say but couldn't bring herself to say it.At this moment, Nyon suddenly appeared, holding a cane."Just tell him what you want to say!""Where did you come from?" Hancock asked in surprise."Be honest, Snake Princess. This man is broad-minded; you must have seen it with your own eyes, right? It's alright, speak everything with peace of mind," Nyon said.Hancock still found it difficult to speak."You are the Pirate Flame Fist Luke, am I right?" Nyon said."Yes.""You caused a huge commotion throughout the world, yet you act as if you don't care. You killed a Celestial Dragons in the central Sabaody Archipelago, committing a heinous crime. You are the culprit! Having caused such a great disaster, yet you miraculously escaped from the highest power in the central government and even managed to come to this distant place. It's truly baffling," Nyon said.Hancock struggled internally, but when she thought of Luke challenging the Celestial Dragons without regard for his own safety, she finally made a decision."I will tell you everything," Hancock said softly.Hancock again swept aside her long hair, revealing the Celestial Dragons' mark on her back."The Hoof of the Soaring Dragon, branded on those raised by the World Nobles, a lifelong, indelible mark proving 'inferior humans.'"Hancock's eyes held anger, and she squeezed her right arm with her left hand: "We three sisters, in the past, were slaves of the World Nobles!"Marigold and Sandersonia both closed their eyes simultaneously, that terrifying memory surging back into their minds."When I was 12 years old..."Hancock recalled her past.When Hancock was 12, she and her two younger sisters, Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold, were abducted by human traffickers from the Kuja Pirates' ship and sold to the World Nobles, the Celestial Dragons. Since then, the slave mark "Hoof of the Soaring Dragon" was branded on their backs. During their time as slaves, they were forced to eat the Devil Fruit "Mero Mero no Mi" during a certain entertainment program.When Hancock was 16, a Fishman named Fisher Tiger scaled the Red Line with his bare hands to reach Holy Land Mary Geoise, the residence of the Celestial Dragons, and released the abducted slaves. The three Hancock sisters took this opportunity to escape. Later, with the help of Gloriosa (Nyon), Rayleigh, and Shakky, they returned to Amazon Lily."Although Tiger released a large number of Fishman into the sea, the brand of being a slave would not disappear. Tiger, who was an enemy of the World Government, formed the Sun Pirates with those people and set off for the outer seas. As if to remove a curse, he replaced the Celestial Dragons' mark branded on everyone with the mark of the sun."This was also the origin of Hatchan's sun mark on his forehead.
Great Voyage: Treasure Appraiser on the Straw Hat ShipCh. 215 / 33564.2%WebWeb+AI#215I like youChapter 215 I like youChapter 215: This Concubine Fancies YouFisher Tiger was dead, and the Fishman Pirates had split into several groups, while Hachi had also gone through a lot."I never imagined that when we were slaves, we were forced to eat the 'Mero Mero no Mi' and 'Hebi Hebi no Mi' for entertainment, and it was only by relying on the abilities of these fruits that we could deceive the country and keep this secret."Hancock said, tears streaming down her cheeks: "We don't want anyone to know about our past. Even if it means deceiving the entire country, we won't show the slightest flaw, nor will we be dominated by anyone."Hancock sat half-upright, burying her head in her arms: "I'm truly afraid to open my heart to anyone, so afraid I can't help myself."Seeing Hancock cry, Luke felt a pang of sympathy and handed her a silk handkerchief."Thank you!" Hancock wiped away her tears.Nyon said: "But it's been a really long time. For you to express your emotions like this, I thought Empress had turned into an ice block these past few years."Hancock dried her tears: "Shut up, you traitor who abandoned the country.""You're the one who should shut up. Although you escaped the clutches of the Celestial Dragons, you didn't know how to get to the island. Do you remember who brought you three sad little girls, wandering the streets, back? Wasn't it all thanks to my life overseas?" Nyon said.Hancock haughtily turned away and snorted: "Don't flaunt such a small favor."Nyon, hearing this, was so angry she wanted to fight Hancock, but her two sisters held her back."I've protected you like a mother, and you call it a small favor, Empress, you! Let go of me, Marigold, Enishida!"Hancock put on her clothes, stood with her back to Luke, and before speaking, she clutched her clothes tightly with her hand."Will you look down on us, who were once slaves?"After saying this, Hancock's body trembled continuously. She lowered her head and tightly closed her eyes.This was the first time she had confessed her past as a Celestial Dragon slave to an outsider."What are you saying, Hancock?"Luke came before Hancock and gently lifted her chin with his hand.Hancock slowly opened her eyes, which were brimming with tears. Anyone who saw her couldn't help but feel pity."I really dislike Celestial Dragons," Luke said gently.Hearing this, Hancock stopped trembling, and her clenched hands gradually relaxed.A 鎖 in Hancock's heart was suddenly broken open, and she felt a sense of clarity, like the clouds parting to reveal the sun.And so, a blush appeared on Hancock's cheeks, making her look very cute.Hancock dried her tears and smiled happily, then suddenly said to Luke: "This Concubine fancies you. You said you wanted to take a Marine warship to Impel Down, I can help you.""Really?" Luke also felt a sense of clarity, like the clouds parting to reveal the sun. Hancock finally fancied him.But I'm sorry, Luffy, Hancock seems to fancy me.Seeing Luke so happy, Hancock smiled, her large eyes sparkling as she continuously looked at Luke.This smile was too cute. Luke immediately decided to help Luffy protect this smile.Luffy probably thought, 'Thanks a lot for the generous gift, you old bastard.'"Don't worry, this Concubine would never lie," Hancock said."Then I'll leave it to you, but time is running out. Can we depart today?"Although he was asking for a favor, he should have given her more time to prepare, but time was really running out. If they didn't leave soon, they would miss it."Yes, give me two hours to prepare.""Thank you so much, Hancock. I'll go tell Luffy the good news. Let me know when you're ready. See you later!"Luke waved his hand and left Hancock's room.Nyon saw Hancock in such a state and found it very unbelievable. She didn't expect Hancock to trust this man so much.After Luke left, Hancock covered her head with her hands, recalling her words, 'This Concubine fancies you.' She felt a bit ashamed that she had said such a thing.After leaving the room, Luke took a stroll around Kuja Island, which was full of women. Sanji would probably have a nosebleed of happiness if he came here.However, Sanji also went to an island full of "women." I wish him happiness there.In the Amazonian dining hall, Luke found Luffysecretly eating."You scared me to death!" Luffy was startled and choked, then vigorously patted his neck to swallow the food."It's settled, Luffy. Hancock has agreed to take us on a Marine ship.""Really? That's great, Xiao."Seeing Luffy so happy, Luke was also relieved, but Luke suddenly realized a problem.How could Luffy and Hancock ride together?In the original plot, Luffy hid under Hancock's cloak and stayed hidden on the warship for four days.But now, Hancock fancied him, so how could she let Luffy hide under her cloak and embrace her body?Luke suddenly remembered the shrinking pills he had appraised earlier.If you take a shrinking pill, your body will shrink to the size of a fingernail, and you can return to your original form by simply saying, "I want to recover."There were exactly two, one for him and one for Luffy, so both of them could hide inside Hancock's clothes.Compared to Luke and Luffy's happiness, Hancockwas now preoccupied with something else.Hancock stood alone on the balcony, leaning against the railing, her face flushed, not saying a word."What's wrong, Elder Sister?" Marigold asked."She's not even eating, and she said she was tired, but she looks so worried," Enishida said."Perhaps the matter of taking the Marine warship is making Elder Sister worried."Hancock picked up a glass of water, and a tear suddenly fell, dripping into the glass.Hancock groaned, then suddenly fell, and the glass dropped to the ground and shattered.Her two sisters immediately rushed over.At this moment, Hancock was lying on the ground, gasping for breath, her face very flushed, constantly groaning, her expression somewhat indescribable.Luke and Luffy were walking in the street, waiting for Hancock to prepare and send someone to find him.They were both leisurely eating a huge piece of grilled meat, and the passing Amazonian residents curiously eyed them.At this moment, an Amazonian female warrior named Enishida ran over and said: "Um, Empress, she's fallen ill for some reason."Luke was shocked. Could it be that she had fallen ill with lovesickness because of him? That would be too fortunate.Upon hearing this, Luke and Luffy immediately rushed to Hancock's bedroom.Hancock was lying on the large bed, her gasping sounds constantly emanating, surrounded by her two sisters, Nyon, and a doctor.////////////Luke and Luffy wanted to go in, but Nyon stopped them, fearing they would disturb the doctor.Even standing outside the door, Luke could hear Hancock making strange sounds."It's so uncomfortable," Hancock was covered in sweat, her left hand on her forehead, her right hand on her heart.The doctor said: "Because she keeps pressing her chest, I think it might be a heart problem."But the doctor also didn't understand. She had never seen these symptoms before and didn't know what medicine to prescribe for Hancock."Empress seems to be in great pain," the guard said."Mmm~~~" The sound Hancock made shocked Nyon.Nyon thought of that man, and then connected it to Hancock's words "I fancy you" and her current state.To confirm her thoughts, Nyon said, "Li."Hearing this, Hancock trembled all over."Xiao."Hancock made another strange sound upon hearing this."Empress!" the doctor exclaimed."Nyon, stop joking around," Enishida said."Elder Sister is already in so much pain," Marigoldsaid."I'm not joking."Nyon slapped her forehead: "So that's it! How could this be? This insensitive, hateful virus!""Virus?""Do you have a clue?""N-Nyon, I feel so uncomfortable.~~~Will this Concubine die?" Hancock said with difficulty.Nyon said: "Ah, you will die.""What did you say?""Stop joking, Nyon!" The two sisters were very shocked."The previous Empress also died from this disease. In fact, I also suffered from the same disease, and I only survived after leaving the country. Empress, Luke came with me. Do you want to see him?" Nyon said."Elder Sister is like this...""What are you thinking?"The two sisters were speechless with Nyon.But what was unexpected was that Hancock, who was originally lying weakly on the bed, suddenly stood up.Hancock said: "It's okay, I want to see him."Everyone was very surprised. What kind of magic allowed Hancock to regain her vitality?Nyon also confirmed again that it was lovesickness. She couldn't help but sigh at how lucky Luke was; this iceberg that no one could move had been melted by Luke.Luke paced back and forth outside the door, unsure of the situation inside.Just then, Hancock pushed open the door and walked out."Are you okay, Hancock?" Luke asked."This Concubine will not be controlled by illness," Hancock said, feigning composure."Luffy really wants to save Ace, and as his crewmate, I must help him. I also hope you can help me with this favor," Luke said.At this moment, the two Empress sisters pushed open the window."What a willful request! Elder Sister is already like this.""That's right, he doesn't even consider Elder Sister's condition. Men are all like this. Quickly turn him into stone and throw him down from there."However, Hancock said: "This Concubine has already agreed to you. If this is your request, this Concubine will go with you to the ends of the earth."Hancock's face was flushed, her eyes filled with love, and even the tone of her voice changed.Hancock's reaction shocked her sisters and Nyon.Luke was equally shocked. To be favored by the Empress, his life had not been in vain; coming to the world of pirates was worth it.Luffy was also very happy to hear this: "Thank you, Hancock. This way, we can make it before the execution date.""Em... Empress!" Nyon was extremely shocked."What's going on, Nyon!" The sisters were very confused."Empress's illness is lovesickness! The previous several empresses all died from falling in love. There's a proverb in the East Blue: 'Love is always a storm!'" Nyon shouted loudly."Thank you so much, Hancock," Luke said, taking Hancock's hand."A~~~" Hancock let out an involuntary groan.Luke was also dumbfounded. Was the reaction really that big? Oh my goodness.Hancock collapsed into Luke's arms, leaving Lukesomewhat at a loss for a moment."Elder Sister!" The sisters rushed to Hancock's side, worried.Hancock waved her hand: "I'm fine. Just let me lie like this, in Xiao's arms."The sisters were shocked for a hundred years; Elder Sister was actually willing to lie in Luke's arms. This was simply too incredible."Um, Hancock, time is running out, let's go!"Luke put his hand on Hancock's shoulder, wanting to help her up.As a result, Hancock let out another cry, and her body became even more limp."This..." Luke gasped, not daring to touch Hancockcarelessly. Every time he moved her, she reacted.Just like that, holding Hancock for ten minutes, Hancock fell into a sweet sleep.He placed Hancock on the bed in the bedroom, and once she woke up, they could depart.Two hours later, Hancock woke up.Hancock called Marine Vice Admiral Momonga, whose ship was anchored near the Kuja Pirates, using a Den Den Mushi."Boa Hancock?""Regarding this summons, I have decided to accept, but I have one condition. If you do not agree to this condition...""Tell me, then, your so-called condition."After their conversation, Hancock changed her clothes, summoned Luke and Luffy, and prepared to depart.As Empress embarked, the people of Kuja Island enthusiastically sent her off."Thank you for taking care of Luffy!" Luke said."Next time I'll bring my companions, and then I'll let you taste Sanji's cooking. Sanji's dishes are the best, you'll be amazed!" Luffy said happily.Hancock, elegantly dressed, walked proudly down the red carpet."Who is throwing puppies and baby seals on the path where this Concubine is walking?"Hancock kicked the two small pets away, simultaneously flicking her hair. Her exquisite posture and face, combined with the screams of the surrounding villagers, were overwhelming."It's Empress!""Even kicking away small pets is incomparably sexy!""What's going on? This beauty is even greater than usual!""My sincerest apologies, this is my responsibility!" The pet owner apologized, holding the small pets, who were grumbling."Be more careful next time," Hancock said indifferently.Immediately, Hancock boarded the Kuja Pirates' ship."Let's go, Hancock!" Luke waved to Hancock.Hancock's face was flushed, and she avoided Luke's gaze. Once their eyes met, she would involuntarily gasp."No, Luke, calling her that is too rude. You must call her Empress!" Marguerite said.Luke looked at Hancock, who shyly said: "Just call me Hancock.""Okay, Hancock."Next, Luke and Hancock discussed and he explained his plan.Luke and Luffy would take the shrinking pills and hide inside Hancock's clothes. They just needed to sew two pockets into the inner lining of her clothes.Once prepared, Luke and Luffy climbed into the pockets on the inside of Hancock's clothes. The pockets were near Hancock's collar, making it convenient to talk to her.The gates of Kuja Island slowly opened, and two giant snakes carried the pirate ship slowly out of the gates."Have a good journey, Empress!""Come visit again, Xiao, Luffy!""Farewell!"
Chapter 216 Arrival at Impel DownChapter 216: Arrival at Impel DownThe ship sailed away from Amazon Lily and approached Vice Admiral Momonga's Marinewarship.Next to the warship lay a dead Sea King, and Vice Admiral Momonga was calmly eating Sea King sashimi with a knife.Momonga was the only person left active on the warship; his subordinates had all been petrified by Hancock when she returned home.Luke and Luffy were comfortably nestled in the pocket on Hancock's chest, experiencing no discomfort other than a faint fragrance.They could even observe the outside through a tiny opening.Moreover, they dared not make any significant movements in that position, lest Hancock let out another moan."I've been waiting long enough, Boa Hancock!" Momonga said, calmly eating his sashimi."The conditions are as we discussed on the Den Den Mushi," Hancock replied."Regarding the detour to Impel Down, the higher-ups have finally approved it. Only you and that snake will be boarding, correct? That place is normally off-limits to all pirates, including the Shichibukai. This is an exception, and there's no time to stay too long." Momonga said, gripping his long sword with a serious look in his eyes."This concubine understands.""Please take care, Elder Sister," Sandersonia said."You must come back alive," Marigold added.The members of the Kuja Pirate Ship enthusiastically bid her farewell."This concubine is leaving; the country is temporarily entrusted to you all.""Yes."Hancock then boarded the warship."I didn't wait in vain after all. It seems my mission is finally complete. Though you strongly refused the summons before, you finally made a decision," Momonga said.Suddenly, Luke stretched, accidentally touching Hancock's body."Mmm-hmm~~" Hancock let out an indescribable sound.Momonga paused, then asked, "Are you feverish? Your face is very red.""I'm fine," Hancock said, pretending to be calm, though her body was trembling."Well, can you first un-petrify these crew members? We can't return to Marineford in such a disgraceful state. Are they already dead?" Momonga asked."Ah-choo~~" Luffy was even more direct, sneezing loudly, and Hancock immediately covered her mouth.Momonga asked, puzzled, "That was a man's…""It was this concubine," Hancock interjected.Momonga looked at Hancock suspiciously.Hancock herself let out a sneeze and then said, "Night air isn't good for the body; I might have caught a cold.""I don't suppose you have any ulterior motives, do you?""What do you mean?""Compared to your previous behavior, I feel something is a bit different.""This concubine is innocent. If you doubt me, how about you personally inspect every corner of my body? It's fine, this concubine permits you." Hancockand Momonga engaged in a psychological battle.They stared at each other for several seconds, sweat beading on Momonga's forehead."No need. Since you've said that much, I'll just have to believe you. Please un-petrify the crew members. In this state, let alone going to Impel Down, we can't even sail the ship." Momonga said, turning his back.Hancock snorted, walked to the petrified crew members, extended her right hand, and then blew a pink sweet wind towards them."Wake up."Wherever the sweet wind reached, the petrified crew members immediately awoke.They woke up in the exact same state as before, still mumbling what they hadn't finished saying: "Empress Hancock…"The crew members all fell to the ground, then stood up, confused, wiping saliva from their mouths."Strange," the crew members felt something was off. How did it become night?"Set sail, you idiots!" Momonga barked sharply."Yes, coming right away." The crew members dared not delay.Momonga stood on the warship, pointing and saying, "Before returning to Marineford, proceed to Impel Down first!"The warship started moving, and Hancock went to the resting room Momonga had specially prepared for her.Now Luke and Luffy could come out of the pocket."I want to return to normal," Luke whispered."I want to return to normal," Luffy echoed.Both of them returned to their normal size simultaneously, standing before Hancock.As soon as they emerged, they saw Hancockflushed and panting continuously."What's wrong, Hancock?" Luke asked."Xiao!" Hancock lay in Luke's arms again, closing her eyes and saying nothing.Luke sat there quietly, gently stroking Hancock's hair, finding it quite amusing.Luffy took out Ace's Vivre Card from his hat; only a small piece of the card remained, indicating Ace's situation was extremely grim.Luffy looked at the Vivre Card in his hand with a heavy expression; he couldn't be happy at this moment."Luffy, he…?" Hancock, lying in Luke's arms, asked curiously."That's his brother's Vivre Card. Ace's situation is not looking good right now," Luke replied.In this situation, there was nothing to do but wait to go to Impel Down.Meanwhile, the Buggy Pirates' ship passed by Momonga's warship in the distance. On board were Mochi, Cabaji, Alvida, and a group of Buggy-worshipping crew members.Seeing the clown symbol, Momonga felt it was familiar but couldn't recall, deciding to ignore that ship.Finally, on the fourth day, the warship arrived at the Gates of Justice of Impel Down."This is Momonga, Marine ID G100660. We will proceed with the current; prepare to open the gate." Momonga announced via Den Den Mushi.The Marine's territory forms a triangular area, with Marineford, Enies Lobby, and Impel Down Prison located in three different directions.In the middle of these three locations is a huge ocean current, which the Marines use to quickly reach these three places.There are a total of three Gates of Justice. Upon nearing one, they just need to notify the Marines to open the gate, allowing them to enter with the current. Otherwise, they would simply drift endlessly with the current.Accompanied by a swirling mist, the Gates of Justiceslowly opened.Looking out from the window next to the bedroom, one could see the magnificent sight of the Gates of Justice, and behind them, the world's largest prison, Impel Down.Dozens of warships were docked on both sides of the Gates of Justice.Momonga's subordinate reported, "Due to headwinds, we are slightly late, but we have arrived at Impel Down."Momonga checked the time: "This is a headache. Hurry, go call Hancock.""Princess Hancock, we have arrived," a Marineoutside the door said."I'll be there shortly," Hancock replied.Luke and Luffy once again took the shrinking pills and hid in Hancock's pocket.Hancock emerged from the room."Thank you for your hard work, Vice AdmiralMomonga!"Marines on both sides welcomed her.Especially when they learned Hancock was coming to this place, dozens of warships were filled with Marines, all eager to catch a glimpse of the Empress's charm.The Marines cheered excitedly as they saw Hancockdisembark from the ship, their eyes filled with hearts."Look, look at that!""She is the Pirate Empress, truly a peerless beauty!""So stunningly beautiful! How many tens of thousands of volts, or millions of volts, does she discharge?!"Hancock glanced at them and said coldly, "What's all this fuss about? Such a noisy bunch. Can I turn them into stone?"Momonga stopped in his tracks: "Have mercy on me. We can't let the Marines be humiliated any further."
Chapter 217 InfiltrationChapter 217: Infiltration"Regarding your condition, it's to meet with Portgas D. Ace, the key figure in this incident, correct? As I said before, this place is originally forbidden for pirates, including the Shichibukai. When entering, you must wear Sea Stone handcuffs, and a strict body search will be conducted at the entrance. We can't let any bad intentions of releasing a prisoner succeed," Momonga said."It makes no difference to this concubine," Hancocksaid calmly.Upon arriving at the gates of Impel Down, the Marines on both sides were captivated by Hancock's beauty."Madam, too cute! No, open the gates!""Full speed, full service!"Hancock was accustomed to such scenes.Then the gates opened, and Hancock walked inside.The Marines reluctantly said, "Please be careful, Lady Hancock, watch your step!""Shut up, you flies!" Hancock said."Don't say that, watch your step!" the Marines said, utterly smitten.Luke felt like he had arrived at a duck coop, everyone so desperate.Stepping into Impel Down, the atmosphere was vastly different from the outside.It was filled with a chilling aura, and the pained screams of prisoners could be heard."Is anyone there? Save me!"This atmosphere was unsettling even for Vice Admiral Momonga, who was visiting Impel Downfor the first time.Impel Down's Vice Warden Hannyabal and Vice Chief Guard Domino were waiting to greet them."Welcome to my Impel Down—ah, I misspoke, saying 'my' exposed my ambition. I am merely Vice Warden Hannyabal, pleased to meet you!""I am Momonga.""I heard. Is that Her Highness Empress Hancock? My—Her Highness Hancock, ah, excuse me, my ambition was exposed. The Warden—ah, I misspoke, Warden Magellan is currently in his office on Level 4. Shall we proceed there now? Vice Chief Guard Domino here will lead the way with me," Hannyabal said.Domino extended her right hand: "Time is of the essence, please come this way. Vice Admiral, please go that way. Pardon me, a body search must be conducted."Then Domino led Hancock to the inspection room. Passing by the adjacent cells, Domino began to explain."If it's a prisoner, they must enter these iron bars, strip their clothes, and be pushed into the innermost iron pot of 100-degree hellish hot water, undergoing a sterilization and disinfection ritual before being imprisoned. Of course, there are different types of prisoners. Recently imprisoned prisoners like Fire Fist Ace, Shichibukai Jinbe, and former ShichibukaiCrocodile didn't even flinch during their ritual; their prison conduct was excellent."Those whose conduct was not excellent were cooked into tender meat."Come, please enter. Guests will be inspected in a private room, rest assured." Domino pushed open the door to the inspection room.Hancock entered the room to undergo Domino's inspection."Please remove your cloak, as it's the easiest item to conceal things in. Please place it here first. I'm not doubting you, but I hope you won't make any suspicious movements. All areas of Impel Down are equipped with surveillance Den Den Mushi, which transmit surveillance footage to monitors in real-time."On the other end of the monitors, several Marines responsible for viewing the surveillance were already impatient.Just by looking at the monitors, they were stunned by Hancock's beauty."This is the Pirate Empress, as beautiful as the rumors say!""Surveillance Den Den Mushi, let us look at Lady Hancock more closely! Adjust the direction, quickly move up!"The perverted Marines fiddled with the surveillance Den Den Mushi. At this moment, all the monitors before them showed only Hancock's beautiful face.Domino took out Sea Stone handcuffs: "Now, please hurry. Please put on the Sea Stone handcuffs first.""Even non-prisoners have to wear these, how thorough," Hancock said, looking at the surveillance Den Den Mushi, calmly thinking in her mind.At this moment, 33 hours remained until Ace's execution.Looking at the handcuffs Domino handed over, Hancock's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said in a gentle tone, "Please be gentle."Domino was suddenly flustered, her face slightly red, temporarily losing the ability to think.Immediately, Hancock used Mero Mero Mellow. The monitors on the other side briefly lost signal, and even the Den Den Mushi were captivated, turning directly to stone."Xiao, what should we do next?" Hancock asked."We'll hide in your pocket. You put your coat there; she won't check for us."Luke was confident. With the shrinking pill, the two of them wouldn't have to bother fighting their way from the first floor to Level 6. Hancock could just take them directly to Level 6 to talk face-to-face with Ace."I want to revert!"Just then, Luffy said.Immediately, Luffy reverted to his normal form, appearing in the room.Luke and Hancock were stunned. Did this guy not listen to anyone? Why did he revert on his own?"That was dangerous. I was hoping to gamble on sneaking out when she wasn't looking," Luffy said.Luke poked his head out of the pocket: "Luffy, you idiot! Who told you to shout 'revert'!"Luffy rubbed his head, looking wronged: "We're already in Impel Down.""Idiot! We have shrinking pills, Hancock could have taken us directly to Level 6!""Oh, is that so? Then I'll change back.""Damn it, do you think shrinking pills are sold in bulk? There are none left! Forget it, you're on your own!" Luke said exasperatedly.Since he had already come out, Luke decided to let him follow the original plot and fight his way to Level 6, while he himself chose to comfortably stay in Hancock's inner coat pocket.There was no movement in the room for a long time. Vice Warden Hannyabal knocked on the door: "Domino, is something wrong?"Soon after, the room door opened, and Hancock, having removed her coat, walked out.Domino followed closely behind, saluting Hannyabal: "Body inspection complete!"At the same time, a message came from the Den Den Mushi: "Image restored, no problems.""I'm so sorry, did I take too long?" Domino asked.Hannyabal wiped his nosebleed: "No, no problem at all."Hancock snorted, looking at the Sea Stonehandcuffs on her wrists: "This is uncomfortable. I'm not a prisoner, who do you take this concubine for?""I apologize, but these are the rules of Impel Down," Hannyabal said.While the two were talking, Luffy quietly climbed out from the top of the room, beginning his adventure in Impel Down.Domino felt something was off, her memory a bit blurry. The time she was petrified felt like time had stopped, but Domino couldn't figure out what exactly was amiss."Hurry up and lead the way!" Hancock said."Let's take the large elevator over there. This elevator also goes to Level 4, the Blazing Hell where Warden Magellan is. It's a bit hot, please bear with it," Hannyabal said.Hancock, Momonga, Domino, Hannyabal, and Lukein the pocket, entered the large elevator.
Chapter 218 Fifth Floor UndergroundChapter 218: Level 5 UndergroundAs the elevator door slowly closed, Luke rolled over and accidentally touched a certain spot on Hancock's body again.Hancock's cheeks immediately flushed, and she covered her mouth with her hand.Momonga looked at Hancock in confusion: "What's wrong?"Hancock's body trembled, and she covered her heart with her hand. Unexpectedly, this action brought Luke into even closer contact with that certain spot."En~~" Hancock let out another strange sound, then her body went limp and she collapsed to the ground.Hannyabal exclaimed: "Empress Hancock, what's wrong with you?"Domino immediately supported Hancock: "Please wake up!""What happened so suddenly?" Momonga asked.The elevator began to descend slowly.In close contact with that spot on Hancock, Luke not only smelled a fresh scent but also a woman's unique fragrance. This situation was too "bad."Luffy, at this moment, took out his Vivre Card, studying how to get to Level 6 Underground.After a while, Hancock finally recovered. The elevator had already passed Level 1 Underground.The prisoners' shouts came from Level 1 Underground."Help!"Jailers could be seen whipping prisoners with whips.Momonga also sighed: "What a horrible sight."Domino said: "You must be joking. The prisoners confined here are those with the lightest sentences.""Exactly." Hannyabal then began to introduce the structure of Impel Down."It will take some time to reach Level 4 Underground. During this time, please enjoy the miserable cries of the prisoners," Hannyabal said.Finally, the elevator arrived at Level 4 Underground, where Warden Magellan was located."It's so hot!" Hancock said."As the Vice Warden just said, Level 4 Underground, where the Warden's office is located, is the Blazing Hell. Outside the room, it's like it's on fire. Alright, we've arrived," Domino said.Everyone stepped out of the elevator and entered a somewhat luxurious room."Where is the Warden?" Momonga asked."Warden Magellan suffers from diarrhea for ten hours a day. Squatting in the toilet is his daily routine. His sleep time is eight hours. Subtracting meal and rest times, his working hours are approximately four hours a day," Domino said."Can he even be a Warden?" Hancock asked."He's still very reliable at critical moments."Then everyone heard the sound of a toilet flushing."Sorry for the wait, he'll be out soon. I forgot to mention, the Warden is a Venom-Venom Fruit user, a poison human. Please be extra careful," Domino reminded.Accompanied by footsteps, Magellan pushed open the door and walked out."Good work, Warden!" The guards on both sides saluted.Magellan clutched his stomach, staggering: "Today was another intense battle. These must be the guests. I am Warden Magellan."Magellan was enormous, resembling Satan in appearance. The two horns on his head were actually weapons that could be detached and wielded for attack, and his strength was formidable."Ah, so dazzling, this room is so dazzling. I'd rather stay in a darker room, and if possible, I'd like to close off my heart too.""Don't talk nonsense, Warden. Vice AdmiralMomonga and Shichibukai Boa Hancock are waiting for you here," Hannyabal said.Vice Admiral Momonga said: "We're in a hurry, Warden Magellan."Magellan said: "I apologize, I'm a bit diarrheic. It seems the soup for breakfast was poisonous. I am a poison human, and I love poison the most. Isn't there a saying, 'fight poison with poison'?"Hannyabal retorted: "You have diarrhea because you didn't succeed in fighting poison with poison.""You're still so sharp-tongued, Hannyabal.""Hurry up and step down from the Warden's position. Ah, I misspoke. They want to hurry and see Fire Fist Ace.""How mean. That mistake you just made was so mean. How could I have such a heartless subordinate?"Amidst his sighing, Magellan exhaled a foul-smelling breath, which carried poison gas.Domino immediately took out a gas mask and put it on Hancock."Wait, wait, please watch your sighing. What you're exhaling is genuine poison gas." Hannyabal, being too close to Magellan and not wearing a gas mask, was already trembling uncomfortably.Magellan showed a mischievous smile: "Serves you right, you idiot subordinate."/////As the group conversed, the Den Den Mushi on Magellan's desk rang. Even the Den Den Mushi was wearing a gas mask.Hannyabal picked up the Den Den Mushi: "Hello, this is the Warden's office."Magellan grumbled: "Why are you answering it?"Then Magellan breathed an even stronger poisonous breath towards Hannyabal.Hannyabal collapsed directly onto the desk: "I'm going to die. Damn it, I still want to be Warden.""Prepare an antidote for the Vice Warden," Domino said to a guard.Magellan picked up the Den Den Mushi, and the guard reported that there were intruders in Impel Down."What did you say? Intruders in my Impel Down?" Magellan became serious.Domino was also very surprised: "How is that possible? In the history of the prison, there has never been a single record of intrusion."Coincidentally, they said the same thing at Enies Lobby. Luke watched with schadenfreude.Hannyabal, lying on the ground, didn't forget to grumble: "This is a top priority, and it's the Warden's responsibility."Magellan commanded into the phone: "Just send the footage."At this time, Luffy, having teamed up with Buggythe Clown, had already broken into the prison on Level 2 Underground. Even the video room couldn't contact the surveillance room on Level 2 Underground.Luffy and Buggy had the protagonist's halo plus a luck halo. It would be strange if anything went wrong. Both were men who would become future Four Emperors.Having defeated the Level 2 guardian, Luffy and Buggy were already preparing to head to Level 3 Underground.Meanwhile, Buggy had obtained the keys to the cells on Level 2.In the Level 2 prison, Mr. 3 was also imprisoned.Buggy held up the keys and loudly asked: "Is this what you want?"The prisoners let out deafening shouts: "Of course we want them! Give them to us, hurry up and give them to us!"Buggy became exceptionally arrogant: "Is that how you ask for something?"The prisoners in the cells all knelt: "We're very sorry, please! We apologize profusely, please!"Buggy cupped his hand to his ear, with an annoying expression: "What are you saying? I can't hear you very clearly.""Please!" the prisoners shouted in unison again."Alright, then I'll give them to you! Take them with heartfelt gratitude, from Captain Buggy!"Using his Chop-Chop Fruit ability, Buggy used the keys to open the doors of nearby cells.The prisoners escaped from their cells, overjoyed, and surrounded Buggy, expressing their endless gratitude.At this moment, Buggy's reputation began to skyrocket among the pirates."Tell me, who gave you freedom?" Buggy asked loudly."It's Captain Buggy!""We won't forget your kindness!""Captain Buggy is our savior!""Yes, engrave this name in your hearts, and open all the cell doors!"Buggy distributed the keys to the prisoners, and in an instant, Level 2 Underground became chaotic.After Mr. 3 joined them, Luffy and Buggy began running towards Level 3 Underground.On Luke's side, at Hancock's request, Magellanbegan leading everyone towards Level 6 Underground."We'll soon reach the floor where Ace is held," Magellan said."Are we finally there? It's been quite a hassle," Hancock said."There's no choice. Not only Fire Fist is imprisoned there, but all of the world-renowned, most heinous criminals are there. It's not a place we can easily enter. We're only going because it's a request from a Shichibukai," Magellan said.Hancock said: "It's my request, and it's your natural duty to fulfill it, isn't it?"Magellan's eyes turned into heart shapes, looking infatuated: "That's absolutely right!"Magellan also felt his demeanor was a bit unseemly, so he coughed twice and composed himself: "Incidentally, someone of your same status has also been captured.""No need to worry, I'm only interested in Fire Fist. I won't do anything unnecessary.""That would be for the best."The elevator continued its slow descent. The speed was so slow that Luke was almost falling asleep.Currently, Luffy had miraculously reached Level 3. Hancock, riding the elevator, was about to arrive at Level 5 Underground.The elevator stopped after reaching Level 5. Led by Magellan, the group walked deeper into the prison.The surrounding prisoners began to murmur."Hannyabal!""Even Magellan came along, what happened?"In a cell extending from Level 5, the group stopped.Through a small hole in Hancock's clothing, Lukesaw Ace and Jinbe in the cell.Hannyabal said: "Special meeting, Ace, guess who's here. Jinbe, you've never even seen her, so you couldn't possibly guess. Only her name is known, her person unseen. The Empress of the fighting tribe Kuja, a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the powerful and noble most beautiful woman in the world, the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock herself!"Hannyabal made way for Hancock, revealing her exquisite face.Both Jinbe and Ace were shocked. Even Crocodile, across from them, involuntarily stirred.Hannyabal shouted incessantly beside Hancock, like a fangirl: "Hancock! Empress Hancock, peerless beauty, marry me when I become Warden!"Then Magellan knocked him out with a headbutt.The surrounding pirates, who had inquired, erupted. Empress Hancock had actually come."Really? I knew it was unusual!""Is that the Snake Princess of Kuja? Hey, look over here!""Miss Hancock, look! So beautiful!""Miss, come to our side, we'll treat you gently!""So fragrant! I want to go to Amazon Lily. It's all women, and I hear they don't wear clothes!"The surroundings were filled with the shouts of perverts. In this godforsaken place, each one was like a wolf or a tiger.Ace stared at Hancock and asked: "What do you want with me?"Hancock said: "Nothing, just wanted to see you, the man who is the catalyst for me to participate in the war."Ace said: "That's a good joke."Jinbe said: "The Empress, who was unmoved no matter how much she was invited before, is now helping the Marine at such a time. Is she unwilling to give up the title of Shichibukai?"Hancock glanced at Jinbe: "Are you Jinbe? Don't be so aggressive."While the group was talking, the surrounding pirates constantly harassed them, greatly annoying Warden Magellan.Magellan's anger soared as he looked at the noisy prisoners around him: "I cannot accept this disrespectful attitude."In an instant, Magellan's body transformed into venom, and thick venom flowed from his limbs onto the ground.Hannyabal, seeing the danger, immediately dodged.The pirates also felt a great sense of foreboding.Magellan said faintly: "Don't get too carried away. It seems you won't know unless I tell you."Several venomous dragons appeared on Magellan's body.During the chaotic moment when Magellan was dealing with the pirates in the cells, Luke jumped from Hancock's pocket into the cell.
Chapter 219 Meeting Ace JinbeChapter 219: Meeting Ace and JinbeMagellan, transformed into a poisonous man, launched an attack on the clamoring pirates in the cell.Poisonous liquid sprayed all over the pirate, who painfully collapsed to the ground.The pirates hadn't expected Magellan to actually make a move.The previously noisy cell instantly fell silent.The fallen pirate still begged Magellan for an antidote, but his choice of words was inappropriate; he continued to call Magellan a scoundrel.Being imprisoned here meant losing one's personal rights; the power over life and death rested solely on the Warden's whim.So, these clamoring fellows were entirely to blame for their predicament."Don't forget, I have the power and ability to execute you on the spot."With that, Magellan dispelled his poisonous form and reverted to a normal human.Now, no one dared to be arrogant; it was so quiet that even a fart could be heard."Alright, Princess Hancock, please speak at your leisure," Magellan said.Hancock turned and walked away: "I've already finished."Hancock got up and left the cell.Magellan asked Hannyabal beside him what they had said, but Hannyabal had no idea; he had run faster than anyone else just now.Everyone left the area and returned via the elevator.At the same time, Luke poked his head out from Jinbe's cloak.Only after they had completely left did Luke breathe a sigh of relief.Jinbe looked at the tiny person beside his neck, utterly astonished; even the Tontatta Tribe wasn't this small."Who exactly are you?" Jinbe asked, puzzled.Ace also noticed Luke beside Jinbe's neck.Ace's pupils constricted: "You… you are… so familiar, but I can't remember."Luke had hoped Ace would remember, but to his surprise, he didn't.Luke noticed that the necklace on Ace's neck was gone; that was the Flame Emperor necklace he had given Ace."Where's the Flame Emperor necklace on your neck?"Ace then reacted: "You're Xiao!""Yes, you're exactly like your brother, Luffy!" Lukeexclaimed with emotion.When it came to recognizing people, Ace was as vague and carefree as Luffy."That scoundrel Teach took the necklace," Ace said with a hint of dejection."That fellow Teach won't live much longer," Lukesaid.Ace and Jinbe were slightly surprised to hear this.Jinbe said, "Ace, who is this?""He's a crewmate on my brother's ship, even stronger than Luffy. Oh, does Luffy know about this?" Ace asked."I'm already here, so what do you think? He's probably on the third level now," Luke shrugged."That's too reckless!" Jinbe exclaimed.Ace also looked incredulous; this was Impel Down, the Great Prison. For Luffy to break in with his strength would be a near-certain death.Ace was now somewhat unwilling, as his incompetence had become the fuse for this war, and he was making Luffy come to save him.As an older brother, Ace's heart strongly rejected the idea of his younger brother coming to save him."Don't worry, Luffy will be fine. It's mainly you, Ace; if you don't have hope of survival, no one can save you."Luke's words were profound and heartfelt.Ace hated his lineage, detesting Roger, who, despite being the Pirate King, had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a father and husband.The scene of Luffy and Ace's first meeting. At that time, Luffy already had a scar on his face. Little Luffyalready had the power of the Gum-Gum Fruit, yet he never won a fight against little Ace. At that time, we didn't know Ace had such a dark childhood; we thought he was a sunny boy like Luffy. We didn't see Ace's expression, only his back. It should have been a face with a dark expression. But after meeting Luffy, Ace showed a beautiful and pure smile... And now, Ace's expression was again full of world-weariness.Luke took out two stamina recovery pills and put them into Ace's and Jinbe's mouths."What is this, ugh~" Jinbe was stuffed by Lukebefore he could react.Ace, however, did not refuse; he had eaten Luke's pills before, and his stamina could instantly recover.A few seconds later, both men were revitalized."This is incredible," Jinbe was greatly shocked.Ace chuckled: "This guy is an Appraiser, Jinbe. Have you ever heard of this profession?"Jinbe shook his head: "This old man has never heard of the Appraiser profession in all these years."Then Luke took out the last remaining Destiny Coin and put it into Ace's pants pocket."What is this?""Don't ask. If, by chance, this coin isn't activated, just return it to me," Luke said.At this moment, Luke had only one life left, and he believed that this coin would most likely not be activated.He was just afraid of some unexpected plot development, similar to when he killed the Celestial Dragons and triggered a butterfly effect. Just in case, he still gave Ace this coin.For Luke, he felt this approach was quite suitable because he felt he was too comfortable; a life with one life was exciting, with no saves and no chance for regret."What do you plan to do now?" Ace asked."Both of you are currently bound by Sea Stonehandcuffs. I can't do anything about the hardness of Sea Stone. I'm going to Level 5.5 to find the Revolutionary Army and ask them for help. With good luck, I should be able to meet Luffy there. If luck is bad, by the time I return, Ace should have already been sent to the execution ground.""You don't need to save me; take Luffy and leave here," Ace said with a solemn expression."I can't make decisions like that. I'm here to help Luffy. Only when Luffy decides not to save you will I take him away. That's it, Ace, Jinbe, see you in a bit!"With that, Luke left the cell and set off to find the Revolutionary Army's base on Level 5.5.Level 5.5 is a miraculous floor created by Ivankov, one of the four commanders of the Revolutionary Army, using his Push-Push Fruit ability. It is a secret paradise for prisoners (District 5.5) that can only be reached by entering through the Great Prison's sewers and traversing an "impossible path." Many lost prisoners accidentally enter this paradise through these entrances, and the rumored "devil's invitation" that caused many prisoners to mysteriously disappear is merely a ruse.Seeing Luke leave, Ace and Jinbe exchanged glances."Your brother can recruit such powerful crewmates," Jinbe exclaimed with emotion.Ace chuckled: "That guy Luffy has an incredible charm himself."Luke now began to dart around the prison, not choosing to return to his normal size.Moreover, this small form could also use the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.As long as he carried the thunder god blade, the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit could be used freely.Luke was unsure where the Revolutionary Army's base was, so he searched like a headless fly, conducting a carpet search.The texture of the Sea Stone was too hard; Luke did not possess top-tier swordsmanship and could not cleave through Sea Stone. If he forced it, it would create a commotion, and Magellan would immediately arrive, causing unnecessary trouble.
Chapter 220 Extremely Cold HellChapter 220: Extreme Cold HellLuke quickly circled this floor and discovered a problem: this wasn't the Extreme Cold Hell floor.The Extreme Cold Hell floor is on the fifth level, which means this is the sixth level.Ace, Old Sand, and Jinbe were all imprisoned on the sixth level. To reach the 5.5th level, he had to go up.There was a secret staircase from the sixth level to the fifth level. Following it up would lead to Extreme Cold Hell, where he could then search for Ivankov's secret base.As he rapidly ascended the spiral staircase, the surroundings felt increasingly cold.There were a few guards on the spiral staircase, but they couldn't see Luke's form.Reaching the top of the spiral staircase, he saw a large wooden door. He transformed into lightning, passed through the gap in the door, and arrived at the fifth level, Extreme Cold Hell.Luke was still in his tiny form. The surroundings were covered in white snow; it was a world of ice and snow.The temperature here was even lower than in the Great Ice Storage. Anyone with a slightly weaker body would suffer frostbite until death.At the same time, a large number of military wolves were kept here. These military wolves could live in low temperatures and were a pack-hunting and brutal species.As soon as Luke's feet touched the ground, he transformed into his human form, and was immediately discovered by a keen military wolf.The military wolf sniffed its nose, then walked towards Luke.Luke's current height was only about five centimeters. The military wolf stood in front of Luke, baring its vicious fangs, looking like a giant Titan creature.The world after shrinking was indeed different, giving him the feeling of watching a blockbuster movie live.Seeing such a tiny creature on the frozen ground, the military wolf became playful and started swatting at Luke with its furry paw.Luke blocked the military wolf's paw with one hand, preventing it from pressing down even a millimeter further.The shrinking pill could reduce his size, but it wouldn't change his inherent strength.The military wolf was puzzled; such a small creature could actually block its paw.The military wolf lifted its paw, baring its teeth and looking at Luke.It seemed to be saying, "You little runt, why don't you let me play with you obediently, or I'll eat you."Luke found this wolf quite arrogant. This floor was still very quiet so far, indicating that Luffy and Buggy hadn't arrived yet and he would have to wait a while for them.The military wolf kept baring its teeth and claws in front of Luke, even attracting a few of its military wolf companions.Three military wolves surrounded Luke. Their eyes weren't particularly fierce, as the military wolves felt that this little runt posed no threat.One of the military wolves extended its paw, its sharp claws exposed, intending to prick Luke.Just as the paw reached Luke, Luke pulled out the Hero's Sword and neatly cut off the claws.The military wolf stared in astonishment at its missing claws, retreating several steps.The other two military wolves were also greatly puzzled.So, the other two military wolves decided to try as well. They extended their sharp claws towards Luke, and again, Luke neatly cut them off.Mainly, Luke was also bored. Playing with a few wolves was a way to pass the time, as he didn't know when Luffy would arrive.The three military wolves all retreated several steps, checking each other, and found that their claws were all gone, neatly trimmed.At this point, the three military wolves realized something was wrong, so they howled, "Awooo~" calling their other companions.Soon, more than a dozen white military wolves arrived in front of Luke.The military wolf leader glanced at its three clawless subordinates, then looked at the tiny Luke.The three military wolves nodded, indicating that the little runt had done it.The military wolf leader's expression was solemn, and it walked towards Luke with a majestic demeanor.Immediately, the military wolf leader extended even sharper claws and quickly swiped at Luke.Luke drew the Hero's Sword, a cold light flashed, and the military wolf leader's claws were also cut off, leaving only its fleshy and furry paws.Luke yawned. He was truly bored, coming to this floor to give the military wolves manicures.The military wolf leader showed the same astonished expression as the three previous military wolves.However, it was still somewhat unconvinced and extended its other paw, which was again deprived of its claws by Luke.The military wolf leader was enraged. Someone was causing trouble in its territory, and it was such a tiny runt.This was absolutely intolerable. Its companions were all watching. If it didn't get rid of this little runt, its prestige as a leader would be gone."Awooo~"The military wolf leader let out a ghostly howl, then opened its mouth and lunged at Luke.Luke drew the Hero's Sword and slashed, and all the military wolf's teeth were cut off, leaving only its fleshy mouth.The military wolf leader licked its mouth with its tongue, found all its teeth gone, and trembled all over in fear.To become a military wolf leader, one had to be the strongest in the pack. Now, without sharp claws and teeth, the military wolf leader's position would surely be lost.However, while it still had some prestige, the military wolf leader howled, ordering its subordinates to attack Luke.And so, a dozen military wolves pounced on Luke all at once.A powerful electric current burst from Luke's body, and the charging wolves were instantly paralyzed by the electricity, falling to the ground and twitching uncontrollably.Only the solitary, toothless, and clawless military wolf leader remained, staring in astonishment at Luke, who was glowing with electricity.Luke beckoned with his finger, signaling the military wolf leader to come over.The military wolf leader was terrified and obediently walked over.Then, Luke jumped onto the military wolf leader's head."From now on, I am your boss. Take me on a tour around here, understood?"The military wolf leader obediently nodded, indicating it understood.Sitting on the furry military wolf leader, Lukeimmediately felt much warmer.Although this floor was cold, there were still Den Den Mushi. With such a small body sitting on the military wolf leader, the visual Den Den Mushi couldn't see him at all.In this frozen world, there were many cells, all holding vicious prisoners.Their bodies were unusual, allowing them to survive here, but their condition was very weak; they were merely alive.Everyone was dispirited. When they saw the military wolf approach, they didn't even bother to acknowledge it. They all had Sea Stone handcuffs on their hands, making escape from the cells impossible."Hey, you guys, do you know Ivankov, the Queen of Queers?" Luke asked.The people in the opposite cell were stunned. Besides a wolf, they didn't see anyone else.Luke asked again, and only then did the group shift their attention to the military wolf."Did I imagine it? That military wolf is talking!" a prisoner said."I think I heard it too.""Hey, look at me!"Luke stood on the military wolf's forehead, and only then did the prisoners notice such a tiny runt."Is it from the Tontatta Tribe? A guy even smaller than the Tontatta Tribe." The prisoner was somewhat astonished."Have you seen Ivankov, the Queen of Queers?" Luke asked."Madam Ivan, I don't know where such a queer is. Who are you people?"Since they didn't know, Luke bothered to ask no further and walked directly to the next cell.