After her slash was shattered, Momousagi looked up—
only to see a graceful figure already rushing toward her.
Before she could clearly make out the opponent's face—
a long leg descended like a battle axe.
The deadly aura forced Momousagi to instantly coat her beloved blade, Konpira, with Armament Haki.
—
In midair, the two women collided.
The impact—
no less terrifying than any clash between men.
They remained locked for roughly two seconds—
before the shockwave forced both to retreat.
Each landed atop opposite masts of the Maxim.
—
A tall, flawless figure—
even surpassing Momousagi in physique.
A pale pink cheongsam adorned with the skull emblem of the Kuja Pirates.
A beauty so overwhelming that even Momousagi had to bite her tongue slightly—
just to keep from being captivated.
—
Pirate Empress, captain of the Kuja Pirates—
Boa Hancock.
The only female among the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Or rather—
a former Warlord now.
After refusing the Government's summons, her title being revoked was inevitable.
It's just that the Marines were too busy preparing for the war against Whitebeard to deal with her yet.
Once the war ends—
she, along with Jinbe, would be hunted down as traitors.
—
But what Momousagi couldn't understand was—
why Hancock had come all the way to the New World…
and willingly stepped into this battlefield.
What was she after?
—
At that moment—
a medium-sized pirate ship, powered by two giant sea serpents, rushed toward the battlefield.
On the bow stood the other two Gorgon sisters—
Sandersonia and Marigold—
leading hundreds of Kuja warriors in wild battle cries.
—
"Hey, what's going on? Marines are one thing—but why are the Warlords here too?!"
Even the Red-Haired Pirates, who had barely escaped disaster, were confused.
—
"Ooooh! That's the most beautiful woman in the world!"
"She's… too beautiful! I can't take it!"
"She's absolutely stunning!"
—
As the sea breeze lifted Hancock's long hair—
her flawless face was fully revealed.
Even seasoned pirates from the Red-Haired and Beasts Pirates couldn't help but stare with hearts in their eyes.
—
"Idiots! Snap out of it! Watch her ability!"
Beckman cursed, kicking a few dazed rookies.
—
"I heard she ignored the Government's summons—her Warlord title should already be revoked."
Shiryu narrowed his eyes.
"What is the Kuja Pirates doing here?"
—
Xia Te frowned slightly.
If he had to guess—
it was related to the three Celestial Dragons he had captured.
The World Economic Journal had already exposed their identities.
Could it be—
that the Celestial Dragon who enslaved the Boa sisters back then…
belonged to that same family?
Was Hancock here for them?
—
"Captain? What do we do now?"
Shiryu asked.
The situation had completely spiraled beyond expectations.
—
"We've already gotten what we came for. What's left… is just that final war, isn't it?"
Xia Te lifted his hand from his sword hilt.
The Maxim began rising from the sea, ascending into the sky.
—
Seeing this, Momousagi immediately leapt down from the mast—
returning to the bow of the Marine warship.
—
"That's enough. We've already made a profit. I never expected this fight to wipe out the Red-Haired Pirates anyway."
With a casual wave of his hand—
Xia Te ordered a full retreat.
—
At that moment—
Hancock, still standing atop the mast, brushed her hair aside.
A complex look flashed across her stunning face as she looked down at Xia Te.
—
"Man! Take my ship with you as well!"
—
"…Huh?"
"…What?"
—
Shiryu, Law, and the others all froze—
staring up at the arrogant woman with varying expressions.
—
"What a domineering woman, Captain…"
Shiryu muttered, displeased.
—
"She doesn't have hostile intent. I'm curious what she wants."
Xia Te didn't mind her tone.
After all—
he knew her past.
And the fact that she had just blocked Momousagi's attack for him—
was proof enough she wasn't an enemy.
—
He floated down beside the Perfume Yuda.
Placing a hand on its hull—
the ship began to rise like a balloon.
—
"It's flying! It's flying!"
"What is this? Some kind of curse power?!"
"That man is different from anyone we've met before!"
—
The Kuja pirates exclaimed in shock like country bumpkins seeing the world for the first time.
—
"Xia Te! You bastard! You haven't even taken the territory yet, and you're already running?!"
Seeing both ships ascending—
Kaido erupted in rage, raising his kanabo.
—
"You've already entered Whitebeard's territory. Our deal is fulfilled."
Xia Te showed no fear.
Pirate alliances were always built on mutual benefits.
And in his view—
the deal was already complete.
The Red-Haired Pirates were retreating.
That was success.
As for dealing with the Marines—
that wasn't part of the agreement.
—
"Whitebeard's territory is yours now. Whether you can hold it… that's your problem."
Xia Te shrugged with a smile, accelerating the ascent of both ships back toward the Flower Capital.
—
"You bastard!!!"
Kaido's eyes bulged with fury.
In his view—
if Hachinosu wasn't firmly in his hands—
then the deal wasn't done.
—
This brat dared to scam him?!
—
Enraged, Kaido prepared to transform into a dragon and give chase—
—
"You sure you want to fight?"
Xia Te's eyes turned cold instantly.
—
In the next moment—
the remaining Beasts Pirates' ships began to float into the air—
tilting like spinning plates.
Crew members slid toward one side—
on the verge of falling into the sea.
—
Unlike the Red-Haired Pirates—
the Beasts Pirates had many Devil Fruit users.
Even SMILE users feared water.
—
"Kaido-sama! We can't fall out with Xia Te right now!"
King, in his pteranodon form, hurriedly shouted in warning.
—
The tension—
exploded to its peak.
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