The severe internal injuries had robbed Hancock of the means to withstand Buddha Sengoku's fists.
After one exchange, she was instantly defeated and knocked to the ground.
The result was a fractured right leg, with her body driven into the earth.
The golden Buddha light radiating from Buddha Sengoku illuminated Hancock's body.
The light, which should have been filled with an aura of mercy, now brimmed with a cold, murderous intent.
His fist, glinting with golden radiance, pointed straight at Hancock.
The next punch would end Hancock's life.
Once this obstacle was dealt with, he could go to the top of Impel Down and deal with the remnants of the Maud Pirates.
A flash of killing intent passed through Sengoku's eyes as he suddenly swung his fist at Hancock's face.
The golden light laced with murderous intent entered Hancock's eyes first.
The golden light stabbed so fiercely that Hancock could no longer close her eyes.
At this point, she could not even manage basic defense.
Faced with Sengoku's punch, all she could do was wait quietly for death.
"I should... have helped Maud..."
Before danger descended, Hancock murmured inwardly.
Even if she died here, she would not regret her choice.
Clang--!
The anticipated attack did not land.
A deafening clang, like blades colliding, rang beside her ears.
Even with her eyes closed, the golden light was impossible to block completely. At that moment, it cast a blurry figure into Hancock's empty field of vision.
Hancock abruptly opened her eyes.
The golden light carrying murderous intent was no longer dazzling.
Because Maud stood before her, blocking most of the golden light.
The black-and-red blade in Maud's hand was like a barrier, steadily parrying the relentless barrage of descending punches.
He had arrived at the final moment and blocked the lethal attack