Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

Meanwhile, Chief of Staff Freud, who had been chasing after him, was unaware of the existence of "Steel Skin" and assumed that it was the effect of "Armament Haki" that had blocked the attack.

Even so, the impact of the feathers still caused Hancock to lose her balance and her speed decreased significantly in an instant.

"boom!"

A gust of wind swept by, and as Hancock readjusted her flight attitude, Chief of Staff Floyd was already blocking her way.

Looking closely at Hancock's posture, Chief of Staff Floyd's expression became slightly solemn.

Those wings, resembling those of a legendary demon, the pointed horns protruding from its head, and the mask that conceals its face—yet it exudes an irresistible charm at all times.

It is very likely that this is a Mythical Zoan type Devil form that is not recorded in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia.

As one of the rarest Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits, almost every user of this fruit is extremely troublesome, possessing various special abilities consistent with legends.

At this moment, Hancock's expression, hidden beneath her mask, became somewhat flustered.

Hancock, who has almost zero combat experience, is already exceptionally gifted to be able to roughly control the power of the "Blackwing Demon" in a very short time. However, fighting such a powerful being is clearly beyond Hancock's capabilities.

Just as Chief Freud and Hancock maintained a tense standoff, Chief Freud spoke first, asking, "Who is the Lord of Hueco Mundo? And why did he kill Saint Musgard?"

Hancock replied haughtily, "That's a secret you're not qualified to know."

"Ha ha……"

Chief of Staff Freud couldn't help but laugh in his anger.

As one of the leaders of CP0, Freud wouldn't dare say he was second only to one person, but he certainly considered himself to be at the pinnacle of humanity.

Indeed, apart from the Celestial Dragons, who are gods, Freud, as the leader of the CP0 organization who serves him, has always been arrogant about his superior status over the rest of humanity.

Now, hearing Hancock's seemingly heartfelt pride only fueled Chief of Staff Floyd's anger.

"You lowly thing, you think you can keep quiet? I have plenty of ways to get you to talk."

The next moment, with a casual wave of his hand, Chief of Staff Floyd sent whirlwinds enveloping Hancock from all directions.

However, Chief of Staff Floyd was unaware that his words had thoroughly enraged Hancock.

humble?!

Hancock's stunningly beautiful features, hidden beneath her mask, were contorted with rage.

I am no longer a slave!

I have been rescued from the Celestial Dragons by Lord Yann, and now the mark on my body is that of Lord Yann and his ilk, no longer the "flying dragon's hoof" mark that represents slaves of the Celestial Dragons.

Yes!

As Hancock's body underwent a complete transformation, not only were all the internal deficiencies replenished, but even the scars on her body and the mark of the "Dragon Hoof" were erased and disappeared.

This was something Hancock was secretly pleased about.

Now, Chief of Staff Floyd's use of derogatory terms to refer to Hancock is undoubtedly pushing Hancock's limits.

In an instant, Hancock unfurled her black wings and lunged at Chief of Staff Floyd like a dark shadow.

"Squeak squeak..."

The whirlwinds that surrounded Hancock from all directions, sharp enough to cut through buildings, lashed at her, making a series of teeth-grinding sounds, but failed to harm her in the slightest.

This scene slightly shocked Chief Floyd, who then flapped his wings and created a large number of steel-like feathers that shot towards Hancock once again.

"Clang clang clang!"

Hancock's momentum suddenly slowed, and she felt as if the feathers were hitting her with the force of cannonballs.

At the same time, more than a hundred feathers landed on Hancock!

Just then, Yann's voice rang in Hancock's mind.

"Dodge to the side and approach the enemy in an irregular trajectory."

Hancock's eyes lit up slightly, and in what could be considered her first real-world combat experience, she instantly grasped the underlying principle.

Immediately, Hancock's figure flashed, no longer resisting those steel feathers head-on. Instead, she slipped into the surrounding clouds, using the clouds as cover, and attempted to approach Chief of Staff Floyd in an irregular arc.

However, a cold smile appeared on Chief of Staff Freud's lips as he said, "Liufeng will tell me everything you've done."

Immediately, as Chief of Staff Floyd flapped his wings, one hurricane after another appeared out of thin air, continuously blocking and obstructing Hancock's space, compressing her movement space like a cage.

The power of the wind... is almost everywhere!

Despite Yann's constant guidance, the Flowing Wind, manipulated by Chief Frod, still managed to forcefully suppress Hancock within a certain area.

This is exactly the situation that Yann is most worried about!

Hancock may reach a height far exceeding the original trajectory in the future, but her path to becoming a powerful figure has only just begun. Facing an enemy like the CP0 Chief, whose combat strength is perhaps no less than that of an Admiral, is simply too much of a stretch.

Just as Yann was using Hancock's perspective to try and find a breakthrough for her.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

The other five CP0 members caught up in that short time and surrounded Hancock.

At this point, a smug smile appeared on Chief of Staff Freud's face, which had a long, red nose.

His anger was genuine, but as someone in a high position, he understood all too well the significance of capturing Hancock for the World Government.

Therefore, he has been avoiding a direct confrontation with Hancock, instead choosing to constantly manipulate the wind to suppress her and prevent her from finding an opening to escape.

[Chapter 164 The True Form of the Black-Winged Demon]

"Boom boom boom!"

In this sky where the Red Line is no longer visible to the naked eye, five CP0 members, led by Chief of Staff Floyd, launched an unhesitating attack on Hancock.

Having just acquired the power of the "Blackwing Demon," Hancock could only passively defend against various attacks with her exaggerated defensive capabilities.

As Hancock's journey became increasingly difficult, Chief of Staff Floyd couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Everything went smoothly, so smoothly...

The Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit user in front of them exuded a terrifying aura at all times, but the combat power he displayed was far from meeting Chief Freud's expectations.

"Is this a deliberate show of weakness, a premeditated conspiracy? Or... is it really just this much?"

The suspicious Chief of Staff, Floyd, couldn't help but hesitate. "To dare to provoke the World Government so directly, it shouldn't be limited to this level."

However, in the face of the battle against Chief of Staff Floyd, Hancock's situation became increasingly precarious.

"Oh!"

A CP0 member, disguised as an eagle, kicked Hancock hard in the back with a dull thud, sending her flying forward off balance.

Meanwhile, another CP0 member was already prepared in Hancock's direction.

"Naval Six Styles: Raging Wave Kick!"

Instantly, a massive amount of vacuum slashes, like raging waves, engulfed Hancock.

"Boom boom boom!"

Hancock, who only had time to retract her black wings, was almost instantly struck by countless vacuum slashes.

In addition, three other CP0 members took this opportunity to launch a barrage of attacks on Hancock.

……

Within the spiritual realm.

Hancock's image materialized, looking at Yone with shame, and said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Yone, despite possessing the power you bestowed upon me, I still disappointed you..."

Hearing Hancock's words, Yann fell silent.

Given the current situation, Hancock clearly knows that her chances of escaping are slim.

"Ugh……"

Yaen couldn't help but sigh and said, "It's my fault for putting you in this danger."

"Do not."

Hancock gently bit her lower lip and said.

“It’s my fault for being useless. I couldn’t help Arn. You saved me, but I couldn’t do anything to help. I’m just a lowly slave…”

As Hancock uttered these words, Yann could sense a deep sense of inferiority and self-blame. The black mist surrounding the island grew even thicker and seemed to be enveloping the island's interior.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Yann's voice suddenly rose, interrupting Hancock's words, causing Hancock's tearful eyes to widen slightly as she stared blankly at Yann.

Yann walked towards Hancock step by step, looked directly into her eyes, and said earnestly.

"The strength I give you is not out of pity, but because I deeply value your future and potential, and I want you to be able to help me, understand?"

"Do you really understand? That was an agreement, a contract made between us using that power as a pledge!"

"Moreover, this is clearly my fault. I misjudged the enemy's strength, which led you, who had just made an agreement with me, to this desperate situation."

At this point, Yann took a deep breath. Just as he was about to comfort Hancock again, he had already decided that he would risk exposing some secrets to the World Government in order to rescue Hancock.

'That guy Dragon should be not far from Hancock's location...'

Just as Yann was silently considering the feasibility of this method, Hancock was already moved to tears and threw herself into Yann's arms, choking back sobs as she spoke.

“Ya'en…”

However, before Hancock could finish speaking, as the two made real contact and Yann felt something special, he became somewhat stiff.

That feeling is...

In an instant, a smile couldn't help but appear on Yann's face.

……

At the same time, the outside world was overwhelmed by a massive attack, and the wings on the back of the Blackwing Demon, whose figure was gradually becoming indistinct, suddenly spread open.

"boom!"

With a slash of the Blackwing Demon's palm like a blade, the vacuum wave that had been firmly suppressing Hancock was instantly shattered.

Meanwhile, Chief Frod, who was constantly creating numerous hurricanes to block the Blackwing Demon's retreat route, immediately noticed the Blackwing Demon's change and said uncertainly.

"The feeling she gives off... seems a little different!"

Having briefly shaken off the attacks, the Blackwing Demon swiftly shifted its form and dodged to a position relatively far from the CP0 members.