บท 24: Chapter 24 : Luffy and Hancock!!!
Three days later, at noon, in the special current near the Marine Headquarters, a Marine warship was racing towards the headquarters, propelled by the current.
A Marine soldier pushed a large dining cart slowly forward and stopped in front of a cabin door.
Behind this soldier, a dozen or so Marine personnel, their faces filled with anticipation, hovered around the door.
The soldier, sweating nervously, raised his trembling hand and knocked on the cabin door. "Lady Hancock, your lunch is ready!" he announced, then took a step back and anxiously awaited a response.
Moments later, footsteps approached, and the cabin door creaked open. A breathtakingly beautiful woman, with an alluring figure and a captivating presence, appeared at the doorway.
The Marine soldier's eyes widened in admiration, his heart pounding uncontrollably as if it might leap from his chest.
"Lady Hancock—"
He began to speak, but before he could finish, he turned into a stone statue.
"What a perverted man!"
Boa Hancock glanced disdainfully at the petrified soldier and the others who had also been turned to stone nearby. Her eyes were filled with contempt.
Ignoring the frozen soldiers, Hancock pulled the food cart into the cabin and slammed the door shut behind her.
"Come quickly! Someone's been petrified again! Get them to the deck immediately! And don't look into that cabin!"
"Be careful not to break them into pieces! If they shatter, they're beyond repair!"
As soon as the door closed, several sailors rushed from a distance, efficiently carrying the petrified soldiers to the deck.
Ever since the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and began residing on the Nine Snake Island, such incidents had become a daily occurrence, and the Marine personnel aboard had grown accustomed to it.
After some effort, calm returned to the area outside the cabin where Boa Hancock had been.
Inside the cabin, Boa Hancock's stern expression softened into a warm smile as she confirmed that no one was outside. She gently called out, "It's okay, Luffy, you can come out and eat!"
At her words, a figure in a straw hat emerged from beneath the bed. "Thank you, Hancock!" Luffy exclaimed with enthusiasm.
He grabbed a large piece of barbecue from the food cart and began to devour it, continuing to express his gratitude to Boa Hancock.
'What a polite man!' Boa Hancock thought to herself. 'Our future children will certainly be very well-mannered, oh~'
She sighed inwardly, her gaze lingering on Luffy with a soft, affectionate look.
Luffy, oblivious to Boa Hancock's thoughts, continued to shove food into his mouth, quickly finishing everything on the cart. Only then did he notice Boa Hancock watching him and gave an apologetic smile.
Luffy scratched his head and said, "Sorry, Hancock, I forgot to save some for you again!"
'Is he really thinking about me even while eating?' Boa Hancock's heart raced. 'What a considerate man!'
Her mind was too flustered to focus on what Luffy said next.
Luffy, not noticing Hancock's peculiar state, continued with his focus. After satisfying his hunger, he looked out the window at the sea and remarked, "Hancock, it's been four days. According to Granny Nyon's estimate, we should be nearing the Marine Headquarters!"
At the mention of important matters concerning Luffy's journey, Boa Hancock shook off her flustered thoughts and addressed Luffy with a serious tone. "We've just passed through the Gates of Justice. We'll reach the Marine Headquarters in about thirty minutes."
Luffy nodded appreciatively and said sincerely, "Thank you so much, Hancock! I really don't know how I would have reached the Marine Headquarters without your help."
"As long as it's Luffy's request, I'll do it no matter what!"
Hearing Luffy's heartfelt thanks, Boa Hancock blushed, lowering her head as she spoke softly.
After a moment, Boa Hancock continued, "By the way, Luffy, there's one thing you must promise me!"
Luffy nodded and replied, "Go ahead, tell me!"
Boa Hancock said seriously, "I know you want to rescue your brother, but you mustn't act recklessly!"
"The Marine Headquarters doesn't just have the three Admirals, but this time, to handle the war with the Whitebeard Pirates, they've summoned 100,000 elite Marines from around the world!"
"You alone can't take on so many people! If you're discovered, you'll be in grave danger!"
"So, I hope you'll wait and not act immediately upon reaching the Marine Headquarters. It would be better to wait until the public execution two days from now!"
Luffy was confused and asked, "Why? Won't all the Marines be there for the public execution? Wouldn't that make it even more dangerous?"
Boa Hancock shook her head and explained, "It's true that all the Marines will be gathered two days from now, but the Whitebeard Pirates will also definitely arrive that day!"
"With the Whitebeard Pirates' help, you'll have a real chance to rescue your brother Ace!"
Luffy frowned. Ace was so close, yet he had to wait for two more days? It was really difficult for him to accept.
After thinking for a moment, Luffy nodded and said, "I understand. I'll do my best!"
Boa Hancock added, "Also, for the next two days, you must stay out of the way and avoid causing any trouble at the Marine Headquarters. It's best if you stay with me at all times!"
Luffy understood that Boa Hancock's advice was meant to protect him, so he nodded and said, "Got it!"
Seeing his resolve, Boa Hancock sighed in relief and said, "Then let's get ready. We'll be heading to the Marine Headquarters soon!"
Luffy once again thanked her sincerely, "Thank you, Hancock!"
Boa Hancock was momentarily stunned, her eyes widening in disbelief as she looked at Luffy.
"He… he just called me Hancock!" she thought, her mind racing. In her daze, she found herself magically transformed into a snow-white wedding dress, slowly walking down an aisle in a grand church.
At the end of the aisle stood Luffy in a sharp black suit, holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling warmly at her.
"H-Han, C-Co—!"
"Oh~~"
Boa Hancock's delicate frame trembled, and she collapsed softly to the ground, her forehead resting in her hands.
"Hey, Hancock, are you okay? Can you hear me?"
"Oh~~"
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