The Furious Hancock, Who Allowed You to Appear Before Me, Man!

"Welcome back, Snake Princess!"

"Thank you for watching over the house, Aini Xida," Hancock nodded to Aini Xida.

"Not at all~"

Aini Xida smiled and said, "It's my duty."

As she spoke, she opened the box in her hand and handed it to Hancock, saying, "Snake Princess, these are the finest gems we selected for you from our Spoils of war. Please take a look."

Looking at the gem as big as a pigeon's egg, Hancock picked it up and examined it, a faint smile appearing on her face.

"A gemstone...?"

"Ah!!"

"Look, Snake Princess's captivating smile is more beautiful than any jewel!"

"So beautiful!"

The women looked at Hancock with hearts popping out of their eyes, overwhelmed with excitement.

However, they were stunned the next moment, because their Snake Princess threw away the gem!

"Huh?!!"

"Snake Princess?"

Aini Xida was dumbfounded when she saw the gem lying on the ground. How could it just disappear like that?

"Hmph, those kinds of decorations only detract from my beauty," Hancock snorted.

"Ah!!"

"Snake Princess!!"

Hearing Hancock's words, the crowd not only showed no dissatisfaction, but became even more excited.

This is truly their Snake Princess, possessing unparalleled beauty and confidence!

Just then, Hancock noticed a clay sculpture not far away and immediately frowned.

She walked over and looked at it for a moment, then said, "Aini Xida, what is this?"

"Ah, this is a clay statue that the village children made for Snake Princess," Aini Xida said with a smile. "They even painted it to make it look better; they clearly put a lot of thought into it."

"To prevent the statue from being damaged, these children carefully lifted it with wooden planks and moved it here from the village. They were so adorable!"

As if recalling the scene from before, Aini Xida laughed even more heartily.

Hancock:...

Looking at the ugly clay statue in front of her, Hancock was completely speechless.

After a moment, she reached out and gently touched the statue, saying, "You actually made a concubine out of clay?"

Salome sensed something was wrong, and cold sweat immediately broke out on the snake's face.

Having a deep understanding of her owner's personality, she knew exactly how the other person was feeling.

The next moment...

"Bump!!"

"Huh?!"

Aini Xida was stunned as she stared at the statue that had been toppled and shattered.

"Don't bring this dirty thing into the castle! Clean it up right now!!"

"Yes!"

A bead of cold sweat broke out on Aini Xida's face; she had thought that Snake Princess would like this.

After waving to signal the others to handle the item, Aini Xida immediately followed.

"Aini Xida"

"Exist!"

"Nothing happened in the village, did it?" Hancock asked.

"Forehead..."

Looking at Hancock sitting down, Aini Xida hesitated, unsure whether she should speak.

"Um?"

Hancock sensed something was wrong. Could it be that something had happened in the village that she didn't know about?

"Speak!" Hancock glared at her. "Aini Xida, you should know the consequences of deceiving me."

"Yes, Snake Princess..."

Aini Xida swallowed hard, then said, "Actually... there were men in the village."

"What did you say?!"

Hancock stood up abruptly, her eyes flashing with unspeakable rage, and said, "Why is there a man here!"

Could it be... that damned navy sent someone to infiltrate?

Thinking of this, a murderous intent arose in Hancock's heart.

'It seems I was too soft-hearted; I didn't even kill that damned Vice Admiral!'

"I'm sorry, Snake Princess, we don't know how the man appeared either," Aini Xida said. "But Grandma Za said she would explain the situation to you."

"Click!"

Hancock's forehead veins bulged immediately. What did this old woman mean?

"Go, give her to me..."

Before Hancock could finish speaking, she saw a warrior running towards her from a distance, shouting as he did so.

"Snake Princess, Grandma Za here with a man?!"

"Ha, they've got some nerve."

Hancock laughed in exasperation. Did this guy really think she wouldn't dare to mess with her?

She should know the consequences of arbitrarily violating her own country's laws.

"Snake Princess?"

"Bring her in here!" Hancock said coldly. "I want to see what she's up to."

"Yes!"

"Is this Hancock's residence?"

Looking at the magnificent building in front of him, Xi Yan said, "It's really quite extravagant."

"After all, he's the emperor of this country," Grandma Za said.

"That's true." Xi Yan nodded.

The other party is, after all, the emperor of a country; it's normal for his residence to be a bit luxurious.

Then, Xi Yan glanced in the direction he had come from and muttered to himself, 'Hopefully, Luffy will behave himself and wait...'

According to Grandma Za,... the appearance of even one man could enrage Hancock, and if two men appeared... they would most likely start fighting.

You might not even have a chance to speak!

So Luffy and Merry were temporarily placed in Grandma Za's house.

Of course, there was no shortage of food.

Before leaving, Xi Yan asked Grandma Za Zha to ask the Guard Team to help him buy a large amount of food.

This is also to allow Luffy to store up more energy.

'But... this is for the best.'

After all... he didn't know if he would end up fighting this Shichibukai!

If a fight breaks out, bringing Merry here would be dangerous, so it's better for Luffy to take Merry and stay with Grandma Za.

Grandma Za glanced at Xi Yan, who seemed lost in thought, and said, "Actually, going to the Underwater Great Prison is a better choice."

"Shakky-jie also mentioned this to me," Xi Yan said helplessly, "But the problem is, we can't go."

If we can really rescue them ahead of time, we won't need to go to Navy Headquarters to participate in a war at the level of the Four Emperors.

After all... in a war of that scale, even Admiral could be killed!

The problem is, there's no way to go.

So, as a last resort, I chose to go to the Navy Headquarters.

Grandma Za smiled when she heard this and said, "That makes sense."

"Grandma Za..."

Seeing Grandma Za leading Xi Yan in, the soldiers took the initiative to greet her.

Then, he looked at Xi Yan with curious eyes.

'man...'

Apart from those who had followed Hancock into battle, everyone else was seeing a man for the first time.

"Hmm, where is the Snake Princess?"

"Snake Princess is waiting for you inside."

Upon hearing Grandma Za frowned slightly, indicating that the other party already knew she had brought a man with her.

However... since the other party didn't directly order an attack, it means there's a chance to speak.

Thinking this through, Grandma Za felt relieved and said, "Okay, I understand."

"Let's go, Ninja Kid."

"Good."

Xi Yan nodded, then followed Grandma Za without saying a word, ignoring the curious gazes, and walked inside with her.

Soon, Xi Yan, together with Grandma Za, met the so-called Snake Princess.

Looking at Hancock, who was holding a wine glass and looking at him with utter contempt, Xi Yan frowned.

'What kind of look is that guy giving me?'

While this guy is indeed very good-looking, what's the meaning behind looking at people like that upon meeting them?

Is this guy mentally ill?

"Hancock, he..."

"Call me Snake Princess!"

My Grandma Za:...

How could this child not give her any face? She's the one who saved this little girl, after all.

Moreover, after they returned, he took care of them for a long time and taught them various powerful fighting techniques.

And then... this little girl didn't give him any face at all?

After a moment of silence, Grandma Za said helplessly, "Snake Princess..."

Xi Yan:...

Why does this highly respected Grandma Za seem a little afraid of this Snake Princess?

Thinking of this, a sense of worry arose in Xi Yan's heart.

Will the conversation go smoothly...?

"Grandma Za, you should know what the presence of a man in this country means." Hancock crushed her wine glass in her hand, stood up, and looked at Grandma Za, saying, "Yet you brought him before me..."

"What do you mean?"

Seeing Hancock staring at her angrily, Grandma Za broke out in a cold sweat.

"His situation is rather special, he..."

"Ha, special?" Hancock interrupted Grandma Za with a cold laugh, saying, "Being special doesn't change the fact that he violated the death penalty on Amazon Lily!"

Upon hearing this, the Amazon Lily warriors immediately drew their weapons and gradually formed Surrounding Circle.

"Can you let me finish what I have to say?!"

My Grandma Za is completely exasperated. When will this girl ever change her personality?!

"What can I do if I don't let you finish speaking?" Hancock said. "Even if I turn you to stone and kill this man, I will forgive you, let alone interrupt you."

If you ask why...

"That's right!"

"Because I am as beautiful as a celestial being!"

As she spoke, Hancock displayed her signature move!

"It's here! Snake Princess's pose of utter contempt for all living beings!" Aini Xida exclaimed excitedly.

"Ah!"

"Snake Princess!!"

The surrounding soldiers looked at Hancock with excitement, their eyes bulging into hearts.

Even though she looks down on all living beings, her own Snake Princess still incredibly beautiful!

Seeing this, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then turned to Grandma Za and said, "Has this guy always been this narcissistic?"

"Click!"

It was as if a Inazuma had struck everyone's heart; they were instantly frozen in place.

Even Hancock herself is no exception.

"Narcissism?"

Grandma Za looked at Xi Yan in shock. How dare this boy do that?

No one has ever called Hancock a narcissist before, but this guy... doesn't he want to Permanent Log Pointer?

"You bastard, who do you think you are?"

"That's right! How dare you speak to Snake Princess like that? Are you looking for death?!"

"Quickly, kneel down and apologize!"

Xi Yan ignored the people around him and calmly said, "Am I wrong?"

To be honest, he's never seen anything so outrageous in his entire life.

"Hiss..."

Grandma Za. She looked at Xi Yan in disbelief, thinking, 'Why isn't this kid affected by Hancock's beauty?'

Is it because he's exceptionally good at managing his facial expressions, or is he simply not interested in Hancock at all?

Just then, Hancock said, "It's all just talk. Let me expose your true colors!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Hancock raised her hand and pointed it at Xi Yan.

Upon seeing Grandma Za's pupils contracted, and she immediately said, "Wait a minute, Snake Princess..."

"Mero Mero Mellow!!"

"Buzz~"

A pink light flew out of Hancock's hand and headed towards Xi Yan.

"What the hell?!"

Seeing the pink light getting closer and closer, Xi Yan immediately activated his Mangekyō Sharingan and unlocked the Dojutsu of his right eye.

Although I don't know what the opponent's abilities are, activating my Dojutsu means I don't need to worry about being killed.

"The next moment~"

"Whoosh~"

Mero Mero Mellow passed through Xi Yan's body and rushed towards the corridor behind.

"Phew~"

A gust of wind blew by, and nothing happened.

"Um?"

Xi Yan looked at his own body with a puzzled expression, then glanced at the stunned Hancock with a strange look.

I don't know what the other party means. Could it be... that they're just bluffing?

"Hey, did you guys see that?"

"I saw it... Why is this man completely unharmed?"

"I don't know..."

"Kid, you..."

Grandma Za looked at Xi Yan in disbelief; it was the first time she had ever seen a man who was immune to Hancock's petrification ability.

'So, my earlier thought might be correct...'

This kid probably really has absolutely no feelings for Hancock!!!

"Why... why is it invalid?"

"What the hell? What did you say?"

Hancock ignored Xi Yan and muttered to herself, "Impossible... How could a man not have any impure thoughts when facing a concubine?"

It's worth noting that even that Vice Admiral had to injure himself with a knife to dispel the evil thoughts in his heart when facing her.

But in the end... this man in front of me didn't seem to have any interest at all?

How is that possible?!

She doesn't believe it!

"Evil thoughts?"

Xi Yan frowned. Was this the condition for activating the opponent's ability?

What kind of strange triggering method is this?

What are its effects?

Just then, Hancock raised her head again and smiled at Xi Yan.

Xi Yan:???

"Ah!!"

"Snake Princess!!"

"Snake Princess's smile is so beautiful!!"

"So cute, just like a kitten!" Grandma Za exclaimed excitedly.

The next moment, Hancock raised her hand and activated her Devil Fruit ability again.

"Mero Mero Mero!"

"Not good!"

Grandma Za, regaining her senses, immediately grabbed at Xi Yan, who was standing to the side.

The other person was given to her by Shakky; if Hancock killed them... she wouldn't be able to explain herself!

Thinking of this, Grandma Za immediately shouted, "Snake Princess, he belongs to Shakky..."

"Click~"

Before she could finish speaking, Hancock turned her into a stone statue.

Upon seeing this, Xi Yan's pupils immediately contracted.

"Grandma Za?!"

Why did the other person turn into a stone statue?

As he caught the stone statue that was about to fall to the ground, Xi Yan said, "Is this... Devil Fruit ability?"

At this moment, those scenes from just now flashed through Xi Yan's mind.

The ability the opponent used had no effect on me, but it turned Grandma Za into a stone statue...

The difference lies in... whether or not you were attracted by the other person's beauty?

In just a moment, Xi Yan came to a conclusion.

That means... the opponent's Devil Fruit ability might require them to be charmed in order to activate the petrification ability.

"I see, the power of charm, huh?"

Xi Yan placed the stone statue firmly, then turned to Hancock and said, "Is this why you're so narcissistic?"

With this powerful allure, it can attract anyone and turn them to stone.

And that... is probably the reason for this guy's terrible personality!

"How is this possible? How can you resist my charm?" Hancock looked at Xi Yan in disbelief and said, "Aren't you a man?!"

In the past, men who saw her would be attracted by her beauty and harbor all sorts of wicked thoughts.

But the man in front of her... wasn't interested in her?

Hancock, who had never experienced anything like this before, felt shocked.

"A mere charm ability is useless against me!" Xi Yan said coldly, looking at Hancock.

As Uchiha who had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, his mental state was far more erratic than the other party's.

Mere charm?

It's completely useless!

"It's... no use..."

Hancock staggered back two steps, then straightened up and said, "I don't believe it!"

Believe it or not!

After glancing at Grandma Za, who had been turned into a stone statue, Xi Yan took a deep breath and said, "Quickly turn Grandma Za back to normal!"

This old woman is a good person. If she were to die here because of him... he would feel extremely guilty.

'Although I was turned to stone... since it's an effect of Devil Fruit power, I shouldn't be dead yet.'

"Ha, she broke the laws of this country, so turning her into a stone statue is no problem for me." Hancock, regaining her senses, coldly looked at Xi Yan and said, "And... man, what right do you have to order me around?"

We can talk about turning Grandma Za back later, but... this man in front of me must be killed right now!

Thinking this, Hancock said, "Kill him!!"

"Yes!"

Aini Xida and the others charged towards Xi Yan, weapons in hand, their killing intent undisguised!

For them, the Snake Princess's orders are absolute!

However, when faced with this group of people, Xi Yan merely turned his head and glanced at them.

"Click~"

With just one glance, these guys froze on the spot, as if they had been frozen in place.

Their eyes became lifeless, and they were completely under Xi Yan's control.

Clearly, the Dojutsu power the Mangekyō Sharingan is something they cannot resist.

"Aini Xida, what are you all standing there for? Kill him!"

"Aini Xida?!"

Unfortunately, Aini Xida didn't respond at all, as if... she were dead!!

This scene completely stunned Hancock.

Hancock:???

"You bastard, what have you done?!"

"I have no interest in answering your question," Xi Yan said. "You just need to dissolve Grandma Za's stone quickly, and then I'll release them."

"That's really... arrogant enough."

Hancock's expression immediately darkened; she realized that Xi Yan was behind it all.

Then she said, "If you're not going to answer, I'll beat you until you do!"

She guessed that the other party must have used some kind of special Devil Fruit ability, and the change in the other party's eyes was the best proof.

Since that's the case... let's beat them half to death first!

"Are you sure you want to fight me?" Xi Yan frowned and said, "Don't you care about their lives?"

Isn't this bastard afraid that I'll kill them all in a fit of rage?

"Heh, they're all people who would give their lives for me." Hancock raised her left hand, flicked her hair, and said, "Even if I were to die in this conflict, they would forgive me."

"Because... she herself is as beautiful as an angel!!!"

In the end, Hancock once again displayed that disdainful attitude towards all living beings, making Xi Yan's forehead veins bulge.

"This is really... infuriating."

Even at this moment, this guy still can't resist showing off?

Just how narcissistic is this guy?!

Taking a deep breath, Xi Yan walked step by step towards Hancock, saying, "In that case, we have no choice but to take action."

"What, do you still want to fight me?" Hancock straightened up and looked at Xi Yan, saying, "You... are you really willing to hit me?"

"I am beautiful..."

"Enough with the nonsense." Xi Yan coldly interrupted Hancock, saying, "Haven't you ever been beaten before?"

"No one would dare to hit me!" Hancock from the passage.

"Is that so?"

"Well... today you'll get a taste of what it's like to get beaten up!"