The words of the Celestial Dragon left Kizaru utterly speechless.
The entire Kuja Pirate crew wore expressions of disbelief and shock.
Especially Hancock and her sisters, whose eyes showed signs of fear.
Hancock's sisters moved closer to her, already preparing for a desperate fight to the end.
Having once been enslaved by the Celestial Dragons, they could only imagine the inhuman torture Hancock would endure if she were taken back. Even death seemed preferable to returning to that hellhole.
"Well, revoking Boa Hancock's Shichibukai title isn't impossible, but it's a bit troublesome. We'd need to find another pirate to fill her spot," Kizaru said reluctantly, clearly unenthusiastic. Still, he couldn't ignore the Celestial Dragon, whose status was too special.
"Then find someone to replace her, it's not that complicated," the Celestial Dragon retorted indifferently. He didn't care about such details. He had set his sights on Hancock, and he was determined to take her.
Hancock struggled to keep her emotions under control.
Her two sisters couldn't help but step forward, shielding her from the Celestial Dragon.
"Our sister is the queen of Amazon Lily. If she leaves for Mary Geoise, what will happen to the island?" Sandersonia asked, frowning deeply.
The Celestial Dragon responded dismissively, "What happens here has nothing to do with me. I want her as my wife, and you two ugly snake women had better step aside. Anyone who blocks me will die!"
As he spoke, the Celestial Dragon pulled out a gun and aimed it directly at Sandersonia's head.
Because Kizaru was right next to him, none of the people present dared to make a move.
"Hmm? Wait a second," the Celestial Dragon's expression suddenly showed surprise. "You two… you look familiar."
As soon as he said this, Hancock's sisters turned deathly pale.
"Huh? You look like those slaves that escaped with that Fishman when Charlos Saint was around," the Celestial Dragon said, scratching his nose as he tried to recall.
The name he mentioned was a nightmare for Hancock and her sisters.
The members of the Kuja Pirates began whispering among themselves.
"What's he talking about? Slaves?"
"He must be mistaken. There's no way Sandersonia and Marigold could have been slaves."
"Exactly. He said they just look similar. That doesn't mean they are. He's definitely mistaken."
Hearing the murmuring behind them, sweat began to bead on the foreheads of Hancock and her sisters.
They had no idea how to handle the situation. If this continued, it would lead to the worst possible outcome.
"Ah, I can't remember exactly, but they just look familiar," the Celestial Dragon finally said, losing interest in his train of thought. His gaze shifted back to Hancock, and he grinned sleazily. "Heh heh heh, little beauty, being queen of this tiny island can't compare to being my wife. Come on now, be obedient."
Then, the Celestial Dragon reached out to grab Hancock.
Hancock trembled slightly.
Kizaru, unable to do much, suddenly sensed a few familiar presences. His gaze shifted to a tall tree behind the Kuja Pirate crew, where three onlookers were casually watching the scene unfold.
"Oh my, the main players have arrived," Kizaru said, his tone light and playful.
Only then did Hancock snap out of her shock. When she turned and saw that the three onlookers were Takumi and his crew, her eyes filled with disbelief. "They came… to laugh at me, didn't they?"
"Tch, we got caught," Enel said lazily, scratching his ear.
Kaku sighed and waved his hand dismissively. "Didn't expect Kizaru to show up—this is a bit tricky."
Takumi merely smiled slightly, his eyes fixed on Kizaru.
The Celestial Dragon also noticed Takumi's group, and his face twisted in anger. "Are they the ones who killed Charlos Saint?"
Kizaru replied casually, "Yes, to be precise, it was the scary little one over there who did it."
"Wait!" Hancock exclaimed in surprise, "Takumi killed Charlos Saint?"
"Yeah!" The Celestial Dragon said, his anger rising. "Charlos Saint was one of my few friends who could compete with me in status. Now that he's dead, who am I supposed to brag to when I buy new slaves? Kizaru, capture them for me—no, capture all three of them! I want them as my slaves!"
Kizaru scratched his head and replied flatly, "But the orders from above are to kill them on sight."
"Hmph! I'm the one giving orders here. If I say you can't kill them, you can't!" the Celestial Dragon said arrogantly.
Kizaru: "..."
Hancock paid no attention to the conversation between the Celestial Dragon and Kizaru. Her eyes remained locked on Takumi as her mind kept replaying the words: Takumi killed Charlos Saint.
Her emotions were in turmoil.
The same was true for her sisters.
Takumi glanced at the arrogant Celestial Dragon with a cold smile. "Ugly and delusional."
"You dare insult me?" The Celestial Dragon roared, immediately ordering Kizaru, "Kizaru, what are you waiting for? Capture them for me!"
"Alright, alright. I know, I know…" Kizaru sighed helplessly. In the blink of an eye, he appeared under the tree where Takumi and his crew had been, his foot gleaming with a blinding light as he kicked the tree into splinters.
The three of them easily evaded the attack.
On the shore, the marines quickly surrounded the Celestial Dragon, ready to protect him.
The Celestial Dragon, however, impatiently shoved the marines and bodyguards aside as he walked toward Hancock. "Come on, little beauty, hurry up and get on my warship. I can't wait to shower you with love."
"Sister, what do we do? If we lay a hand on the Celestial Dragon, Amazon Lily will be destroyed," Sandersonia said, her face pale as she watched the Celestial Dragon approach.
Hancock snapped back to her senses, her eyes filled with disgust as she glared at the Celestial Dragon.
Unable to hold back any longer, she prepared to use her powers to petrify the Celestial Dragon, along with all the marines and bodyguards, when suddenly Enel and Kaku appeared, each grabbing one of the Celestial Dragon's hands.
"Ah! You dare touch me? If you don't want to die, let go immediately!" The Celestial Dragon screamed in pain.
The marines and bodyguards, seeing this, froze in place, not daring to move forward. They feared that one wrong move might get the Celestial Dragon killed.
"Disgusting," Enel muttered as he nonchalantly slapped the Celestial Dragon on the head. "If you don't want to die, shut up!"
"Damn it!" The Celestial Dragon screamed toward Kizaru, "Kizaru, you idiot! Save me!"
Kizaru turned around slowly, but before he could act, Takumi appeared in front of him, smiling. "If you don't want him dead, I suggest you stay put."
"Oh my, how terrifying, how terrifying," Kizaru said, raising his hands in a mock surrender. He didn't seem flustered at all, his voice still lazy and calm. "You guys shouldn't kill him. Let's talk this through."
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