Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

Grandma Niu felt a slight ache in her teeth when she saw the immediate effect of the treatment.

Did the emperors of Snake Island ultimately fail to escape this fate called unrequited love?

Who exactly is this Straw Hat Boy, that he could so accurately strike at the heart of the Snake Princess, a heart frozen for over a decade?

No, perhaps it should be said that he possessed all the qualities to win her over.

Granny New recalled the battle between Boa Hancock and Luffy. Hancock was defeated by Luffy in a head-on confrontation, and he even killed a Celestial Dragon!

It was like hitting the bullseye of the Snake Princess perfectly, capturing her from every angle.

"Looking at my sister, she should be alright now, right? She still needs to rest properly at this time." Sonia looked at her sister, who had sat up, and then at Granny New.

"It's ok."

Grandma New waved her hand, "Straw Hat Boy is the best medicine for her now."

Hancock herself felt much better. She lifted the soft silk quilt, revealing a pair of delicate, white feet, and was about to get out of bed: "I feel very good now."

Grandma Niu quickly grabbed her arm, looking at her thin nightgown and saying with a helpless expression, "But you should put the old lady in her clothes first!"

Hancock, however, didn't care at all and even felt more comfortable this way: "I think this is fine."

I didn't even want to waste time getting dressed, I wanted to see that figure as soon as possible.

She strode to the balcony connected to the bedroom, the evening breeze ruffling her long, black hair and thin nightgown, outlining her breathtaking curves.

Luffy is right here, trying to calm himself down.

You can't rush things; losing your composure will only make things worse.

But his concentration had dropped considerably, and he didn't realize it until Hancock was right in front of him.

"Are you alright now?"

Luffy's medical skills are indeed very high. He could tell at a glance that Hancock's complexion was much better than before, and she looked no different from a normal person.

"I am not controlled by illness... I heard from Granny New that you wanted to see me?" Hancock asked, her gaze wandering.

Luffy nodded and said, "Yes, I have a very important request."

Should I propose?

Start the random reading and speculation mode.

Hancock's mind exploded like a firework, overwhelmed with joy and shyness that almost made her dizzy.

But the cold night wind kept her somewhat rational. "You, you say it."

Her left hand unconsciously rested on her right arm, a hint of expectation in her expression.

"My brother Ace is about to be publicly executed. Time is of the essence, and I've heard that you can take a ship from the Navy to the Marine Headquarters near Impel Down."

"Are you going to find a way to sneak me onto the ship and send me to Impel Down?"

This is the only way to get there in time.

The reality Luffy faces is the long road ahead and the boundless sea that stand in his way.

"Straw Hat Boy, that's the deepest scar in my heart! Even for you, making such a request is going too far!"

Sonia and Mary, who had been eavesdropping in the shadows, couldn't resist rushing out.

"My sister hates the World Government the most, she would never accept their summons! How could you..."

Hancock interrupted him before he could finish speaking.

"If this is your request, I will go with you to the ends of the earth."

The pirate empress's cheeks were flushed, like blooming peach blossoms, and her deep blue eyes seemed to shimmer with countless stars.

Huh?!

Sonia and Mary froze instantly.

Is this the older sister they know?!

Even Perona, who was eavesdropping from the shadows nearby, couldn't help but float out.

What does that mean?

It's no longer to the point of being what I like!

"Luffy, I wonder if there's another way. After all, it's not good to force someone to do something they can't," Perona said.

What if Hancock makes any demands later?

For example, keeping Luffy here, letting him get married and have children?

She's the only one left in the Straw Hat crew right now. I don't want that fierce navigator to come back and blame everything on her.

“I’m not asking you to do anything unreasonable, Miss Perona,” Hancock said with a smile.

This woman is such an eyesore!

She bit her luscious lower lip, a dangerous glint flashing in her eyes, as if she had an urge to turn her to stone first.

Perona covered her head and hid.

If you can't afford to offend them, can't you at least avoid them?!

Hancock could clearly hear her heart pounding wildly in her chest, like a drumbeat. She didn't know how fast it was, but she probably wanted to pull the boy in front of her into her arms immediately.

Grandma Niu felt a chill run down her spine as she looked at the scene before her.

She originally thought that the Snake Princess was only in the early stages of lovesickness, but now it seems that she is completely hopelessly in love!

This is progressing way too fast!

It's unlikely that he didn't notice anything at all; Luffy is no longer the Luffy from the East Blue he once was.

Now it's Luffy from the Grand Line... or even the New World!

But there wasn't much time to think about these things at the moment; the countdown to Ace's execution seemed to be ringing in his ears.

Now that Hancock has agreed, the most important matter can be dealt with for the time being.

Luffy still has some concerns about the Sabaody Archipelago and doesn't have time to go there for the time being.

Hancock over there seemed to be swooning over to some pink hue, covering her cheeks.

Luffy pulled Perona out of the corner and put his hands on her shoulders. "Perona, the situation is urgent. I need you to do something else very important!"

"W-what is it?"

"Please go back to Sabaody Archipelago," Luffy said.

Kuma has taken pictures of his companions all over the world, but they are unaware of his intentions and are probably looking for opportunities to return to the Grand Line.

But that won't work.

They are not ready to enter the New World yet. Luffy has to rescue Ace, so he has his crewmates train to become stronger!

This was a decision he made as captain.

Only Perona could do this.

“Go back to Sabaody Archipelago and find Rayleigh, he might be able to help,” Luffy said.

"but......"

"Guard our ship, I will definitely return!" Luffy assured Perona.

The unwavering determination in his eyes immediately shut Perona down, preventing her from saying anything.

"Okay, alright. Since you've asked me to do this, that's fine."

Perona said with a smug look, "I'll definitely find a chance to get the message to them! Leave the task of guarding the ship to me!"

Luffy just said he would protect our ship.

This statement left Perona somewhat bewildered, but she gradually became smug.

I used to rely on others, but now I'm finally being relied on.

I've been asked to do this!

And this is Luffy!

In Perona's eyes, he was already the fifth emperor in all right.

Perona turned around and was met with Hancock's gaze, which had shifted from a dazed look to one that now held a hint of murderous intent. Startled, she quickly hid behind Luffy.

isn't it? !

What's with that look in her eyes, like a wife catching her lover cheating and wanting to kill her?

Did I steal it from you?

I didn't!

Before Hancock could say anything more, Granny New had already taken the lead, practically dragging her back into the palace.

"Snake Princess, calm down! I have something important to tell you!"

Granny Newe said to Luffy, "You should also get ready to set off."

"Oh, please."

Back in the palace.

Facing her sister and Granny New, Hancock still covered her burning cheeks, her eyes glazed over.

"I couldn't refuse Luffy's request, so I agreed without thinking. But I don't dislike the feeling."

Grandma Niu sighed as she looked at her daughter, who was completely in love, and bluntly said, "This is lovesickness, or love."

"love?"

Hancock repeated the word blankly, a word that was both unfamiliar and longed for to her.

"The pain of not being able to see the person you miss and not being able to reciprocate the love in your heart will soon erode your body, causing you to weaken and die."

Grandma New explained in a heavy tone,

“Our Amazonian Lily’s previous emperors all encountered people they loved. But because they were emperors and had the responsibility of protecting the country, they had to suppress their feelings and stay on the island. In the end, this unvented pain and longing eroded their bodies and took their lives.”

She looked at Hancock with a complicated expression.