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

She began to grope his body with both hands.

In the past, Hancock would have pretended to be out of breath and take advantage of the situation, but now she's genuinely checking for injuries.

After all, time travel sounds dangerous.

Luffy let her examine him, shaking his head with a smile:

"I've encountered many powerful individuals, but I'm fine."

In the battle at God Valley, he fought against four of the Five Elders alone, blocked Uranus's attack head-on, and even saved Rocks. It sounds incredibly dangerous, but in reality, Luffy's strength is now more than one level stronger than it was a year ago.

Looking back on this time travel, he really fought his way back, which, in a way, fully tested the results of his year of cultivation.

The giant king Boersong and Tielei from eight hundred years ago.

The powerful members of the Rocks Pirates.

The Five Elders.

And Lord Im, as mentioned by the Five Elders.

.....

Every battle is a test of skill and refinement.

Luffy has now mastered the use of Conqueror's Haki, and has even developed an awakened version of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. He really wants to test it out when he encounters an enemy.

"It's alright, it's alright."

Hancock breathed a sigh of relief and leaned softly back into Lufly's arms, like a cat that had finally found its owner.

But this heartwarming moment only lasted three seconds.

Hancock suddenly raised her head, her gaze passing over Luffy's shoulder to the woman who had appeared with him behind him.

Gion?

"I'll handle this navy!"

Hancock's eyes instantly turned dangerous as she broke free from Luffy's embrace and assumed a fighting stance.

She remembered this woman.

She disappeared along with Luffy a year ago!

They're back together now. Have they been together all year?!

Hancock was immediately jealous.

But as soon as she raised her hand, Luffy grabbed her wrist and pulled her back:

"Let's forget about Gion."

Forget it?

Hancock's eyes widened.

Perona, who was standing nearby, also floated over, her expression strange.

"What do you mean 'let it go'? This is the Navy!"

"I am no longer in the Navy."

Gion subconsciously retorted, though she didn't know why she did so.

Her mind is in complete turmoil.

At this moment, Granny Niu walked over, her sharp eyes fixed on Gion:

"I've heard about the admiral candidate leaving the navy, but from our respective perspectives, you're enemies too."

She paused, her gaze shifting back and forth between Luffy and Gion:

"I don't believe you stubborn navy people will change your stance."

unless.......

Hancock, Perona, and Granny New all had the same thought at the same time.

Unless it's love!

Did something happen between Luffy and this Marine woman during this past year?!

A murderous glint had begun to appear in Hancock's eyes.

"I'm going back now."

Gion felt extremely uncomfortable under Hancock's gaze and turned to leave. The time travel of the past year had had a profound impact on her, and she needed time to process it.

"Can't!"

Tenzuki suddenly exclaimed in surprise, and then Gion's body froze.

To Hancock's and the others' astonishment, a pale golden halo appeared on Gion's body, and within the halo, her appearance, temperament, and even height were changing.

Her jet-black hair lightened to a pale green, her sharp eyebrows softened, her naval uniform melted away, and she transformed into a simple kimono, making her figure even more slender.

In just three seconds, the person standing still was no longer Admiral Gion, but a gentle woman in a light pink kimono.

She bowed slightly to Hancock and the others, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze:

"My name is Tengetsu Toki. Please take good care of me. I am now Luffy's partner."

what happened?

Hancock stared wide-eyed, Perona's parasol fell to the ground, and Granny New's teacup shattered with a crash.

partner?!

"Hey, what's going on?" Perona asked in shock.

Moreover, her way of speaking is very strange. What kind of era is this, using phrases like "this young lady" and "please give me your guidance"?

"Ah, the story is a long one," Luffy said, scratching his head.

"Can you get to the point?!"

Hancock's face was almost touching Luffy's, her hands gripping his collar, her voice trembling with tears, "Lord Luffy, you really have nothing to do with this woman, right?!"

What she fears most is not having another crewmate, but that this crewmate has already developed a deeper relationship with Luffy.

Everyone knows that Lord Luffy is just like a rabbit, always wanting to eat the grass near his burrow!

Looking at this woman's gentle and compliant demeanor, she's exactly the type of straight man like Luffy would like.

“Of course not,” Luffy said, both amused and exasperated, as he grasped Hancock’s hand. “I’ll explain the details to you later.”

He took Hancock's hand and led her toward the Kuja ship.

Time is tight.

Hancock smiled, then blushed and looked embarrassed. "Lord Luffy, we're still outside, and there are a lot of people watching."

Despite saying that, she gripped Luffy's hand tightly in return, showing no intention of letting go.

"Hey, don't ignore me!"

Perona floated in front of the two of them, puffing out her cheeks and putting her hands on her hips.

“Come on, Perona,” Luffy said.

One sentence was enough to make Perona furious, freezing her in mid-air with steam rising from her head.

One, shall we come together?

Shouldn't Luffy and Hancock spend some quality time together after their separation?

Can she come along with this invitation?

He was cursing under his breath, but his body betrayed him as he followed.

"Has Lord Luffy returned?"

"He and Lady Snake are such a perfect match!"

"Lord Snake Princess!"

"Lord Luffy!"

Cheers erupted from the ship.

Amid the cheers, Hancock unconsciously straightened her back, her face displaying the haughty expression befitting an empress.

"Ahem, of course, this humble servant and Lord Luffy... um!?"

Before he could finish speaking, Luffy suddenly let go of her hand.

"Hancock, let's have a fight," Luffy said.

Hancock: "Huh?"

Perona: "???"

The female warriors: "Eh?!?"

......

After fighting for a while, they ended up back on Snake Island.

From the deck, Luffy could see the distant coastline of Amazon Lily, and a long-lost sense of familiarity welled up within him.

After wandering outside for so long, it feels like coming home.

In particular, I saw the two ships docked in the port.

It is the Going Merry and the Thousand Sunny.

"Finally back."

Hancock, standing nearby, was drenched in sweat and her face was flushed. Her real fight with Luffy had clearly been a huge drain on her energy.

As soon as the ship docked, Luffy heard a familiar voice.

"Luffy!"

It's Merry.

"I miss you so much," Merry said in a muffled voice.