Pirate: This Marine has two Rinnegan.

Chiga arrived at her detached villa and released Charlia and her two maids from the doorway.

Charlia looked still somewhat shaken, having witnessed Chiga take down the blonde Five Elders.

It's important to know that the Five Elders are the Celestial Dragons among Celestial Dragons; ordinary Celestial Dragons wouldn't dare to act recklessly in front of them.

Yet, even such a powerful figure was grabbed by the neck by Chiga, and the other Five Elders didn't dare to speak up to stop him, and even had to smile obsequiously at Chiga.

All of this completely overturned Charlia's understanding. It wasn't until Chiga pinched her cheek that she realized she had arrived at Chiga's residence.

Chiga said with a smile,

"What's wrong? You don't like this place? This is the best accommodation in the entire Marine Headquarters, you should be content!"

Charlia shook her head, and said with some concern,

"Qianhe, you've offended the Five Elders. Will they come after you?"

"Heh, they don't have the guts. Are you afraid of them?"

"I'm afraid you'll be assassinated by them..."

Hearing Charlia's words and seeing her cautious expression, Chiga burst out laughing. He vigorously ruffled Charlia's hair.

"Don't you know my strength? Do you think those four old geezers could assassinate me?"

"But I'm really scared, and... wait, what did you just say?! Husband??"

Charlia didn't even notice that Chiga was referring to four "old things" instead of five; she only focused on Chiga's self-reference.

She couldn't believe her ears and asked again to confirm.

"Sen, Senga, were you just saying 'husband'?"

"Hmm, if not as husband, then as father?"

Charlia stared blankly at Chiga, her face flushing red at a visible speed. She lowered her head and murmured,

"Why so suddenly? Besides, our clan practices endogamy, but if it were you, it's not impossible, it's just..."

Charlia was overjoyed and so excited that she was incoherent.

Qianhe rolled her purple eyes, stuck out a finger and tapped her forehead, saying irritably,

"I've done everything I could, how could I possibly bring this up... Turning my back on you like that? I'm not a jerk!"

Just as she finished speaking, Kalifa emerged from the villa. She saw Charlia beside Chihiro, nodded politely, and then quietly retreated...

Chapter 275 Feeding the Celestial Dragons

Charlia was very familiar with Kalifa; when she first met Chiga, Kalifa was already by Chiga's side.

Charlia didn't believe that there wasn't something between Kalifa and Chiga. She pouted and looked at Chiga with a wronged expression.

Qianhe wasn't buying it. He pinched her nose and scolded her.

"What's with that look? Kalifa is my secretary, do you have a problem with her?"

"Hmph, just a secretary?"

"Hehe, I think you're itching for a beating again?"

With that, Chiga hoisted Charlia onto her shoulder and headed toward a room, much to Kalifa's surprise.

Charlia initially struggled symbolically, but soon calmed down and obediently leaned on Chiga's shoulder, her face flushed as Chiga carried her into the house.

Kalifa thought Chiga was about to unleash his beastly nature in broad daylight, so she quickly closed the door and then strained her ears to listen to what was happening inside.

However, even after the two had been inside for a long time, not a single sound came out.

Going back to what happened earlier, Charlia was carried into the house by Chiga and gently placed on a large pink bed.

Originally, she thought the same as Kalifa, that Chiga wanted to do something. But after Chiga put her on the bed, he found a chair, sat down, and looked at her while resting his chin on his hand.

Feeling a little embarrassed by Chiga's stare, Charlia pretended to be a curious child and looked around the room.

Looking at the pink sheets beneath her, Charlia couldn't help but purse her lips and say,

"Hmph, which woman is this for? Does Lord Chiga also have a girlish heart?"

Chiga shook his head and chuckled. He got up from his chair, went to a wardrobe, took out a large doll, and tossed it to Charlulia.

Charlia took one look and realized that the doll was practically a cartoon version of Chiga, and it looked incredibly cute, much better than her abstract version.

She couldn't help but rub against the doll, but she quickly put it down and snuggled into Chiga's arms.

"Chika, did you already plan to bring me here a long time ago?"

Chiga responded softly. He was bound to fight Mary Geoise sooner or later, and it would be very dangerous for Charlia, who was very close to him, to stay there. If she were captured by the Five Elders and others and taken hostage, Chiga would be in a real predicament.

Now that Charlia has been brought over, Chiga has lost his last bit of hesitation and can fight Im with peace of mind.

Among the flowers,

Twenty Celestial Dragons were led in by the Five Elders in kimonos, looking like a herd of pigs being led around.

After the Five Elders in kimonos entered, they knelt down before the throne on the high platform. The other Celestial Dragons followed suit and knelt down as well.

On the throne, Im's figure gradually emerged. He looked down at the Celestial Dragons kneeling below, his gaze utterly indifferent.

The Five Elders in Kimono said respectfully,

"Lord Im, everyone has been brought!"

"You did a good job, you can step down now."

"Yes."

The five elders in kimonos responded and then turned and left without hesitation, leaving behind twenty bewildered heads of the Celestial Dragon Clan.

Lizville's father, Mosred, knelt on the ground and complained to Im.

"Lord Im! That Uchiha Chika is utterly lawless! He has challenged the authority of the Celestial Dragons more than once, and now he has even kidnapped my daughter!"

Kneeling beside him was Roswald, Charlize's father.

He already knew what had happened from Charlos, and he was also very angry about Charlia helping outsiders against the Celestial Dragons. If this got out, it would be very detrimental to the family.

So he immediately echoed Mosredd.

"Yes, Uchiha Chika also kidnapped my daughter Charlia. I hope Lord Im can do justice for us!"

He directly shifted all the blame onto Qianhe, but Mosrid didn't buy it at all. He gave him a cold glance and said,

"But as far as I know, Charlia helped Uchiha Chika fight my daughter, and she went with him willingly, didn't she? This is a disgrace to us Celestial Dragons!"

When the truth was revealed, Roswald's face turned extremely ugly, and he angrily rebuked,

"How do you know Charlia did it willingly? She was clearly bewitched by Uchiha Chika!"

"Hehe, really? Lizville told me before that your daughter is really obsessed with this Uchiha Chika, she even sleeps with his doll in her arms!"

"You bastard! I..."

Just as Roswald was about to speak in rebuttal, Im, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

"enough."

The sound was unusually calm, but the effect was surprisingly good. Roswald and Mosred immediately quieted down, obediently kneeling on the ground and lowering their heads.

Im glanced at them indifferently and said softly,

"I already know about Uchiha Chika's situation. Don't worry, he will soon receive the punishment he deserves. But before that, I need you to do something for me."

The twenty Celestial Dragons below the stage hurriedly and obsequiously responded.

"Lord Im, please feel free to ask what you need. We'd be happy to assist you!"

"hehe......"

Im sneered, and the temperature inside the hall suddenly dropped. The Celestial Dragons couldn't help but shiver, a sense of fear welling up in their hearts.

hum!

A black vortex suddenly appeared in the hall, followed by roars. The black vortex expanded with the roars, revealing a pitch-black monster.

At this moment, it was staring intently at the twenty Celestial Dragons outside with one large, blood-red eye, as if it had seen some delicious food, its gaze filled with undisguised greed.

These Celestial Dragons had never seen such a creature before, and they were terrified, their faces turning ashen. One of them asked, trembling,

"I... Lord Im, what is this?"

Im glanced at the black monster with affection, then turned to the Celestial Dragons below and said,

“Your family has enjoyed wealth and honor for nearly eight hundred years. I have been more than kind to your ancestors. Now it is time for you to make some contributions.”

As he spoke, amidst the horrified gazes of the twenty Celestial Dragons, Im waved his sleeve, creating a violent gust of wind that swept up the twenty Celestial Dragons and transported them into the space where the monster was located.

Desperate cries echoed from within.

"No! Lord Im! Please, spare me..."

The plea for mercy abruptly stopped, followed by a chilling chewing sound.

"Crunch, crunch..."

Chapter 276 Hancock vs. Charlize

On this day, a pirate ship arrived at the Marine Headquarters port, but the Marine soldiers stationed there remained remarkably calm.

Because that was the Kuja Pirates' ship, and its owner was none other than Boa Hancock, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Hancock is practically a regular at headquarters, visiting five or six times a month. If you take away the travel time in between, you could say she's either at headquarters or on her way there.

Hancock stepped off the ship with graceful steps, surrounded by a group of female warriors. A major guarding the port immediately stepped forward to greet her.

He tried hard to keep his eyes from looking at Hancock in front of him, knowing there was a precedent for this. It was an open secret that the Empress hated men; there had been soldiers who had been petrified on the spot because they were captivated by the Empress's appearance.

This wasn't something Hancock did intentionally. Since her Devil Fruit awakened, her face has become increasingly beautiful and charming, and her allure has skyrocketed. Medusa Fruit's petrification ability has become almost passive; once someone falls into Hancock's beauty, they will be petrified.

However, because of Chiga, Hancock still helped those people break free from petrification, as she didn't want to offend Chiga for it.

Hancock tightened her red cloak and spoke calmly.

Is Marshal Zilin here?