One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 222 Bitter Battle with Hancock

"what happened?"

Hancock frowned slightly, her voice cold.

"Lord Snake Princess!"

A female soldier knelt on one knee and said, "It was this man and woman, riding those strange things, who blocked the route, which is why our ship was forced to slow down."

Hancock's gaze then fell on the two people on the hoverbike. Her eyes swept over the black-haired boy, and she let out a slightly strange "hmm".

This guy looks kind of familiar?

Where did I see it coming from...?

She thought about it briefly, but couldn't remember, so she didn't care anymore.

There are too many men in this world, and apart from that one from back then, none of them are worthy of being remembered by her.

As for the motorcycles...

"Oh oh oh!!"

Bellemere's eyes widened, and the cigarette she was holding fell from her lips. "Look up over there, Shano! A beautiful little girl has come out of the cabin!"

So cute!

Her heart was pounding; she had already fallen for him!
"It's quite pretty."

Xia Nuo glanced at it, nodded, and honestly agreed.

In terms of looks and figure alone, Boa Hancock, who is widely recognized as the most beautiful woman in the world, is indeed very pleasing to the eye.

But being seduced is impossible.

The effects of the "enhanced brain shut-in" are undeniable.

Even Blackbeard had to be wary of the Love-Love Fruit's power, but he was immune to it and it posed little threat to him.

Do you also think it's beautiful?

Bellemere chuckled and patted Shano on the shoulder:

"This is really rare! What do you think? Aren't you tempted? Why don't you go for her? She's the one! If I had a daughter-in-law like her, I'd be so happy I wouldn't be able to sleep!"

Here we go again!
"Not interested." Xia Nuo said speechlessly, "Don't keep pressuring me to get married, Mom. It's like I can just beckon someone to come to me. Besides, what's so great about marrying a woman with such a problematic personality?"

He's only thinking about one thing right now...

It's rare to run into someone like that.

What exactly is the most valuable thing about this woman?
……

"Lady Snake Princess, it seems the other side has no intention of backing down."

A young, blonde female warrior looked up respectfully and said, "At this rate, we're likely to run into them. Should we go around them? Or..."

"What do you think?"

Hancock said coldly, "Those who don't know how to make way for me are blind. Just run them over."

"Eh?"

The blonde woman looked up abruptly, stammering, "This...doing this could kill someone, right? There are sea kings all around. If someone falls into the sea, even if they don't die, they'll be swallowed..."

"It doesn't matter. So what if I get eaten? No matter what I do, everyone will forgive me."

"Because of me..."

She tilted her delicate chin back, pointed forward, her eyes unfocused, and her red lips parted slightly:
"It's so beautiful!"

"Yeah!"

"Lord Snake Princess!"

The Nine-Headed Serpent Warriors were instantly captivated, covering their flushed cheeks in unison, with several even fainting from excitement.

This charm is simply unbelievable!
The dark blue snakes pulling the boat at both ends, upon hearing the command, seemed to be injected with adrenaline, flicking their tongues and suddenly accelerating forward.

"Ok?"

As soon as Shano and Bellemere finished their conversation and turned around, they saw this scene.

He immediately frowned.

This woman, besides being willful, is incredibly bold.

Does he even know who he is? How dare he hit him?!

Could it be that because Amazon Lily is located in a calm zone, it is too isolated from news, and thus has never seen its own face in the newspaper?
Is it going to hit us?

Bellemere also realized what was happening and immediately put her hands on her hips, angrily saying, "Oh dear! I was just praising her, how could she do this? How rude!"

Even if she didn't want to move, or the boat was too big to turn around, she could have just asked her son to move to the side.

This temper... I think I misjudged him!

"Ungrateful."

Xia Nuo's gaze fell on the two sea snakes, his expression turned cold, and his Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted.

hum!
An invisible, terrifying pressure swept out like a tsunami.

"hiss!"

The two snakes suddenly froze, their vertical pupils shrinking instantly.

wrong……

This man is terrifying, you absolutely must not mess with him!

After exchanging a glance, they let out terrified hisses, their massive bodies twisting wildly as they abruptly changed direction, dragging the Perfume Serpent away in the opposite direction.

"Hey! What's going on?!"

"Snake Big, Snake Two! Where are you going?"

The female soldiers on the deck cried out in alarm, and many of them stumbled and fell to the ground due to the large swing of the ship.

Hancock was caught off guard as well. She stumbled a few steps on the deck in her high heels, and if it weren't for the quick reflexes of the female warriors around her who caught her, she would have fallen as well.

"Is it Conqueror's Haki?"

Hancock's gaze sharpened, her delicate face suddenly darkening. "How dare you use such methods to embarrass me like this! It's simply..."

Unforgivable!

Snapped!
With a sudden burst of power from her long legs, she leaped to the bow of the ship like an arrow, her hands clasped together in front of her chest, forming a heart shape.
"Sweet Ganfeng!"

A pink, heart-shaped beam of light shot through the air, and wherever it passed, even the ship's deck and the waves seemed to be tinged with an ambiguous peach color.

This is a special move that can instantly petrify anyone who falls for her, regardless of gender or species; no one is exempt!

This rude man and woman will pay the price!
"careful!"

Bellemere, standing behind him, immediately exclaimed in alarm, issuing a warning.

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Xia Nuo didn't take it seriously. "But your mother, if you hide behind me and close your eyes, with my body as a barrier, these little girl tricks won't affect you at all."

There was no reply from behind.

He was startled and subconsciously turned his head to look.

Bellemere was already cupping her face in her hands, her eyes sparkling with hearts, gazing at Hancock with a look of pure bliss.
"Oh my gosh~ No, when I get closer, this girl is so cute even when she's angry! Xia Nuo, I still want to stick to my original idea, I'm determined to have this daughter-in-law!"

Xia Nuo: "..."

He sighed helplessly. There was nothing he could do; his mother was, after all, just an ordinary person, and it was normal that she couldn't resist the empress's charm.

"Pull your head back, or you'll be petrified."

He casually pushed his mother's head back down, then turned to look at the pink beam of light coming at him, not even bothering to dodge.

"boom!"

The moment the sweet breeze struck Xia Nuo, it was like a drop of water falling into the ocean, without even causing a ripple.

"Ok?"

Hancock's pupils contracted, her red lips parted slightly, and she revealed a rare look of surprise.

"How can it be?!"

Her ability has failed?!
This man in front of her, whose appearance seemed utterly ordinary... was completely unmoved by her charm?!
Xia Nuo stared coldly at her, his anger gradually rising within him.

He deliberately accelerated and rammed into her, but considering that this woman was also a member of the positive side, he didn't really care anymore and just made the sea serpent turn around.

As a result, he actually felt offended and started fighting without warning.
Do you really think he's so easy to talk to and has no temper?
"I've been cycling for several days, so it's good to stretch my muscles a bit."

He cracked his neck, making a popping sound like popping beans. "Mom, you stay here and sit down. I'm going upstairs for a bit and I'll be right back."

"Eh?"

Bellemere was still gazing at the Empress's beauty, her chin in her hands, when she was startled by what she heard. She turned her head in confusion and asked, "What are you going to do?"

no answer.

After saying those words, Xia Nuo's figure suddenly flashed and disappeared from the spot.

Swish!
Hancock only felt a blur before her eyes, and the next second, a dark figure appeared in front of her!
"What?!" Before she could even react, Xia Nuo's right foot was already wrapped in dark and dense Armament Haki, and he kicked her in the waist and abdomen!
boom!
A terrifying shockwave erupted instantly, blasting a huge hole in the bow deck of the Perfume Serpent. The entire ship shook violently, and the female warriors screamed and staggered.

Hancock herself let out a muffled groan as she was blasted away by the kick, crashing heavily into the depths of the ship's cabin!

"Lord Snake Lady!!!"

"Protect the master! Prepare for battle!"

The female warriors screamed in terror and drew their weapons. Some rushed to rescue Hancock, while others surrounded Shana.

Xia Nuo glanced at them indifferently, then casually released his Conqueror's Haki once more.

hum!
In an instant, all the female warriors, like harvested wheat, rolled their eyes back and fainted to the ground.

"Cough cough..."

Hancock coughed violently, clutching her stomach, and struggled to her feet from the rubble, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth.

it hurts...

She raised her head, looked at the black-haired boy who glanced at her indifferently, gritted her teeth, and her beautiful face suddenly became somewhat distorted.

How dare you...

How dare you?!

This is the first time since she became the Empress of Amazon Lily that a man has dared to be so barbaric and brutal towards her!

We have to go all out and teach this bastard a lesson!

She endured the pain and leaped out of the ruins, her long legs drawing a graceful arc in the air as her shoe tip slammed into Xia Nuo's temple!

"Fragrant feet!"

This technique is completely different from the principle behind Sweet & Sweet Breeze.

Even those who have no romantic feelings will be petrified when struck, and the same applies to inorganic materials such as steel, stone, and swords.

but……

Domineering!

The overwhelming aura is enough to surpass even the power of a Devil Fruit!
Hancock also possesses strong Haki, having mastered all three types of Haki, placing her firmly among the top of the Seven Warlords of the Sea in this regard.

But that’s all!
Compared to him, he's nothing!
Snapped!
Without even lifting his eyelids, Shano casually raised his right hand and precisely grabbed Hancock's ankle.

Under the powerful and domineering defense, the foot could not penetrate his body in the slightest, nor could he move at all!

"what?!"

Hancock's pupils contracted sharply. Her prized kicking technique had been caught so easily.
"The power is not bad, but the speed is too slow."

With a casual comment, Shano suddenly exerted force with his right hand, lifting Hancock's right leg and entire body into the air, tossing them back and forth, tracing several arcs before slamming them heavily onto the deck!

boom! ! !
The entire Perfume Serpent trembled violently.

Hancock was hit so hard she saw stars, rolled several times, and crashed headfirst into the mainmast.

The mast collapsed instantly, and her golden snake-shaped earring was also blown away at that moment.

"puff!"

Hancock coughed up a mouthful of blood and tried to get up, but a dark shadow suddenly approached her.

The next instant!
A powerful fist, crackling with black and red lightning, slammed solidly into her face!
Bang!
The violent shockwave ripped apart, and the wooden planks on the ship's side burst open layer by layer!
Hancock's delicate face was completely caved in and distorted under the pressure of the punch, and several pieces of broken teeth sprayed out of her mouth.

He was sent flying backward like a rag doll, crashing through several layers of ship cabin walls before finally coming to a stop.

Before she could regain her senses, she suddenly felt a weight on her chest. Xia Nuo's boots were already pressing down on her chest, looking down at her.
"How does it feel to be stepped on? I imagine it's not very comfortable, is it?"

Before she could answer.

Xia Nuo then reached out his right hand, grabbed her neck, and lifted her up.

"How does it feel to speak?"

"How dare you! Let go...let go..."

Hancock struggled with difficulty, her long legs kicking helplessly in the air.

She tried desperately to pry Xia Nuo's fingers apart, but found that his five fingers were like iron clamps, and no matter how much she struggled, they remained unmoved.

"Hey, Shano!"

Bellemere felt a pang of heartache and said reluctantly, "Don't really kill her! There's no deep-seated hatred between you two, it would be such a waste to lose such a beautiful girl!"

"Don't worry, Mom, I know what I'm doing."

Xia Nuo answered without turning his head, but the force in his hand did not lessen at all.

After a good ten seconds, he looked at Hancock's gradually unfocused pupils, then suddenly let go of her, letting her slump down onto the deck.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Hancock coughed violently, clutching her throat; bluish-purple finger marks had already appeared on her snow-white neck.

She had just regained some consciousness when she felt a sharp pain in her scalp and cried out in pain.

It was Xia Nuo who grabbed her long hair and dragged her to the side of the ship.

"Hey, look carefully."

Xia Nuo forced her to look at the sea not far away, where several giant sea kings were swimming:
"Although my mom says we don't have a blood feud, don't take it seriously. When I get angry, I actually really want to kill you on the spur of the moment."

"Nothing's wrong now, it's just because I'm too strong. If it were an ordinary person, you would have bumped into them and then finished them off with your Devil Fruit ability, causing them to fall into the sea and die long ago. Don't you feel any remorse?"

What ordinary person!

Would an ordinary person dare to enter the Calm Belt and ram their own car?

Hancock gritted her teeth and glared at him fiercely.

She still appeared as stubborn and proud as ever, but her trembling eyelashes had already inadvertently betrayed her inner fear...

This man is incredibly powerful!

Her proud abilities, physical skills, and domineering aura were all rendered utterly ineffective in front of her opponent. How could someone so young be so strong!

"Looks like he's still not convinced and deserves a beating."

Xia Nuo frowned and casually slapped him twice across the face.

Hancock's cheeks immediately swelled up like a pig's head.

"Ugh, ugh... ugh ugh!!" She covered her face in grievance, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Crying? Crying won't help unless you truly repent!"

Shano grinned maliciously and suddenly threw her body into the air. Amid Hancock's terrified scream, he bent his knees slightly and then shot into the sky like a cannonball, grabbing her in one swift motion.

"Absolutely amazing!"

Shano's knee slammed into Hancock's soft abdomen, sending her thousands of meters into the air. He then used a moon step to reach an even higher place, and with a burst of force from both fists, he slammed her down!
boom! ! !
Towering waves surged skyward, and the moment Hancock's body touched the water's surface, the immense impact caused her to cough up blood.

Furthermore, due to the characteristics of a Devil Fruit user, her body became weak and she was unable to swim upwards, and began to sink uncontrollably.

Help!
Someone please save me!

The icy seawater rushed into her nostrils, and Hancock struggled desperately, but the heavy seawater felt like countless invisible hands, pulling her body downwards.

"Ugh...cough cough..."

She tried to call for help, but as soon as she opened her mouth, more seawater rushed into her lungs, and a feeling of suffocation washed over her like a tidal wave.

My vision gradually blurred.

My consciousness began to wander.

She vaguely saw a raging fire mercilessly devouring everything, and heard her sisters' heart-wrenching cries in her ears.

A towering, red-skinned man stood atop them, panting heavily, roaring at them to run away quickly.

It's you, my benefactor?!

Her eyes widened, and just as gratitude welled up in her heart, the raging fire vanished without a trace, and her benefactor disappeared as well.

Instead, the devilish black-haired boy stood on the water, coldly watching her dying struggle.

It was just a hallucination.

Dying?

Hancock looked bitter, completely giving up, and closed her eyes helplessly. Who told her that her habitual arrogance and rudeness had kicked the hardest iron plate?

Gurgling.

Just as consciousness was about to fade away...

Wow!

A strong hand suddenly grabbed her collar, pulled her out of the sea, and threw her toward the Perfume Serpent.

"vomit--!"

Hancock leaned against the railing and vomited violently, her black, flowing hair plastered wetly to her pale, swollen cheeks.

She was completely disheveled, and there was no trace of the elegance of the world's number one beauty.
(End of this chapter)