The news of the Navy's declaration of war against the Four Emperors quickly spread throughout the entire sea, and in an instant, the sea was in complete turmoil.
In Mary Geoise, the Gorosei gathered again, and naturally, their topic of conversation was once again Senga.
The Black Hat Gorosei spoke first.
"Uchiha Senga has gone too far this time; it has seriously affected the balance. Are we really going to ignore this?" M asked.
The Golden Short Hair Gorosei echoed,
"We have to intervene! The navy is gradually slipping out of our control; if this continues, it will descend into complete chaos!"
The White Kimono Gorosei and holding their katana, remained composed. One of them lowered his head and said in a deep voice,
"That's enough. I've already consulted Imu about this matter, and his instructions are not to interfere. Moreover, if the navy shows signs of weakness, we will have to step in to help."
"What!?"
The Blond Gorosei was furious, his face turning red. He wanted to shout at him, but when he thought of Imu, he deflated.
The other Gorosei also fell silent.
The Kimono Gorosei rose from the sofa, walked to the center of the hall, looked up at the ceiling, and muttered to themselves.
"Lord Imu, what are you thinking?"
Marine Headquarters
"Master! Master! Are you going to give my father a good beating?"
Senga looked helplessly at Yamato, who was clinging to her. This guy is a true model of filial piety! What's with that expectant look on your face!?
Kalifa and Robin quickly stepped forward and pulled Yamato away from Senga. Robin's job is similar to that of a secretary, helping Senga with official business and some daily chores along with Kalifa.
It's fair to say that Senga is having an incredibly comfortable time as a Marine Admiral; aside from some necessary battles, he doesn't have to worry about anything else.
Stretching comfortably, Senga casually asked,
"Kalifa, have you notified all the Shichibukai? What did they say?"
Kalifa nodded and said,
"We've already notified them, and they all agreed readily, especially the Empress; she seems eager to come right now."
Senga couldn't help but smile. He had expected Hancock's reaction; he guessed she had been waiting impatiently for a long time.
After thinking it over, Senga decided it was better to just go and pick up Hancock directly, instead of sending a ship to fetch her.
Senga gave Robin and Kalifa a few instructions, then disappeared from the office.
After Senga left, Robin couldn't help but ask Kalifa,
"Kalifa, is there anything special about this Empress? Senga's attitude towards her seems different from that of the other Shichibukai."
Kalifa smiled mysteriously and said,
"Of course, the Empress's relationship with the boss is just like your and my relationship with him."
Robin was taken aback, then shook her head helplessly, already understanding the meaning behind Kalifa's words.
Only Yamato was still blankly asking questions.
"Robin, Kalifa, what kind of relationship are you referring to?"
Amazon Lily, inside the palace
Hancock was excitedly pacing back and forth in the palace, while Sonya and Gloriosa watched their sister go around and around until Elder Nyon came running in, leaning on her cane.
She ran straight up to Hancock and shouted,
"Hancock! Have you agreed to fight?"
Hancock glanced at her Elder Nyon- in-law with disdain and said irritably,
"I agree. This is a war initiated by Lord Senga, of course I must go!"
Elder Nyon's expression froze for a moment. She patted her chest and said,
"That's good. If you hadn't agreed, you would have been stripped of your title as one of the Shichibukai, which would have been a disaster for the entire country!"
Hancock rolled her eyes at her, then turned to her two sisters and asked,
"Do I look okay now?"
Sonya and Gloriosa carefully looked Hancock up and down, then said with serious expressions,
"My sister is absolutely the most beautiful woman in the world!"
Receiving praise from her sisters, Hancock cupped her flushed cheeks in her hands and drifted into her usual daydreams.
In her imagined scene, Senga was wrapping his arms around her waist, gazing at her with deep affection as he spoke.
"Hancock, you are so beautiful, marry me!"
As she thought about it, steam suddenly began to rise from Hancock's head, and her body went limp, about to collapse.
This startled Sonya and the others. They tried to reach out to help her, but found that someone had already caught Hancock as she was about to fall.
The newcomer was Senga. He had previously given Hancock a Pure Gold Flying Thunder God Kunai, which she must have kept somewhere on her person. That's why Senga appeared right next to her.
Senga a slight pull, Hancock into his arms and asked softly.
"What happened? Haven't you recovered yet?"
Hancock stared blankly at Senga, who was so close to her, murmured the word "Chiga," and then completely fainted in Senga's arms.
"Big Sister! (Hancock)!"
Elder Nyon and Hancock's two sisters were about to rush forward to check on Hancock's condition Senga waved them off.
The three of them had no choice but to stop in their tracks, craning their necks and looking at Hancock in Senga's arms with worried expressions.
Senga knew that Hancock was swooning over her crush again. This habit of hers was truly amazing; even Ishichikahime probably couldn't cure it.
He gently shook Hancock's body and softly called her name a few times.
At Senga's call, Hancock slowly awoke, and the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Senga's face that haunted her dreams. She felt like she was about to faint from happiness again.
Fortunately, Senga was prepared this time. His expression changed, and he gave a serious, low shout.
"Hancock!"
Hancock was startled by the sound and snapped out of her infatuation.
Reluctantly leaving Senga's embrace, Hancock Senga to him and said softly,
"Lord Senga, I have been rude."
Seeing that Hancock was finally back to normal, Senga smiled and said,
"Alright, I heard you wanted to go to Marine Headquarters early, I've come to pick you up."
Hearing that Senga had come to pick her up in person, Hancock was overjoyed, but because of her previous lackluster performance, she forcibly suppressed the urge to throw herself into Senga's arms and said,
"It was my fault for being so inconsiderate, making you come all this way. I could have gone by myself."
"Oh, I see. Then you can go by yourself!"
"Huh???"
Hancock stared wide-eyed, somewhat bewildered by Senga's unconventional behavior.
Senga found Hancock's expression utterly adorable, and he couldn't resist reaching out to gently hook Hancock nose, saying with a smile,
"Just kidding. Come on, take my hand, we're going to Marine Headquarters."
This time, Hancock didn't dare to be modest. Instead of holding Senga's hand, she hugged Senga's arm and pressed her whole body against Senga.
After saying goodbye to Elder Nyon others, Senga used the Flying Thunder God to take Hancock and disappear from the spot.
After the two left, Elder Nyon said with a sigh,
"That's what a woman in love is like!"