Hancock's Tears of Joy, Thank You, Xi Yan!

"Alright, you can come in now."

Upon hearing Xi Yan's voice, the three people sitting on the stairs immediately stood up and ran upstairs as fast as they could.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

As they ran, the three of them wore expressions of both anticipation and trepidation.

I'm looking forward to seeing Hancock after the mark is removed, but I'm also worried... about the surgery failing.

However, when they went inside and saw Hancock's appearance, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, tears welled up in her eyes.

"Hancock..."

"Older Sister Lord..."

The mark on my Older Sister Lord's back has truly disappeared!

"Huh?!"

Why are you all crying?

Hancock, who was lying on the operating table, panicked when she saw this. Had the surgery failed?

That's not right, Xi Yan said the surgery was successful.

This man shouldn't be lying to her.

"They're happy for you," Xi Yan said with a smile as Hancock finished cleaning up the medical waste. "Go look in the mirror."

"Is... is that so...?"

Hearing Xi Yan say that, Hancock breathed a sigh of relief, but then became somewhat uneasy.

Will the marks on my back disappear, but will it leave a huge scar?

I hope I won't be disliked...

With these feelings in mind, Hancock staggered to her feet, walked step by step to the side, and looked at herself in the mirror.

'Delicate...'

These were the first words that popped into Hancock's mind when she saw herself.

She never imagined that one day she would show such an expression.

Then, Hancock carefully turned around and placed her hand on her hair.

After hesitating for a moment, Hancock gritted her teeth and pulled her hair aside.

"They're... they're really gone!"

Hancock was stunned as she looked at her back, which had returned to normal.

'Is... is this really my back?'

With trembling arms, Hancock slowly reached out to touch her back until she touched the undamaged skin.

"This is me..."

Tears slowly streamed from her eyes, gradually blurring Hancock's vision.

"Thank you... thank you, Xi Yan!!"

This usually aloof and reserved woman suddenly burst into tears.

The mountain that had weighed on my heart for over a decade has finally... finally been removed!

"Older Sister Lord..."

"You're welcome, I'm glad you're satisfied," Xi Yan said.

Seeing Hancock slumped on the ground, wailing and crying, Xi Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he possessed incredibly powerful Yang Release Chakra; otherwise, achieving this level would have been quite difficult.

After Hancock calmed down, Grandma Za came over, wiped away her tears, and said:

"That's great, Hancock."

"From today onwards, you don't need to care about that kind of thing anymore."

"Okay, I guess I can get a good night's sleep now."

"Um!"

Hancock nodded, not surprised that her Grandma Za knew about her situation.

After all... the other party had been paying attention to the three of them from beginning to end.

Even if she doesn't admit it, she knows it in her heart.

Then, Hancock looked at Xi Yan, her face slightly flushed, and said, "I'm sorry to have shown you this side of me."

The woman was no longer the arrogant person she had been; she was now like a shy, demure young woman.

"There's nothing to apologize for," Xi Yan laughed. "I understand how you feel."

This time, Hancock didn't say anything, but simply nodded with a slightly flushed face.

'hiss...'

Grandma Za looked at Hancock and sensed something was amiss.

'Could this girl... have fallen for this guy?'

If you think about it carefully, it's not impossible!

After all... Xi Yan not only killed a Celestial Dragons, but also removed the mark from Hancock's back!!!

In this situation, the other person might actually fall for this guy.

Grandma Za glanced at Xi Yan, who had a smile on his face, and thought to herself, 'What a lucky lad.'

He managed to warm up such a cold Iceberg.

Perhaps this is fate's arrangement.

"Alright, after I've cleared up the operating table, we'll move on to the next round of surgeries." Xi Yan glanced at Sandersonia and Marguerite and said, "You two decide who goes first."

After saying that, Xi Yan began to clean up the marks on the operating table.

Clearly, Xi Yan didn't intend to waste too much time.

Seeing Xi Yan intently working on the operating table, Hancock helped Salome to her feet and took the coat she offered, putting it on as well.

Then, Hancock sat on Salome's cross-legged body, resting her chin on her hand as she watched Xi Yan busy himself there.

At this moment, in Hancock's eyes, Xi Yan's appearance had been filtered, making his already handsome face even more dazzling.

"Ah!!"

Xi Yan:???

Hearing the commotion, Xi Yan turned his head in confusion to look at Hancock, only to find the woman covering her face, seemingly lost in thought.

Why are your ears all red?

Is this woman thinking something strange?

"What's wrong, Older Sister Lord?" Sandersonia asked, puzzled.

"I don't know, it looks unfamiliar."

Sandersonia and Marguerite both tilted their heads, looking at their older sister, neither of them able to understand why the other was behaving this way.

"Xi Yan, do you need to rest for a while?" Grandma Za asked.

She didn't know how Xi Yan dealt with the mark, but... if too much physical exertion was involved, it could easily affect the surgery.

So she wondered if she should let Xi Yan rest for a while.

Even if they were in a hurry to get to Navy Headquarters, there was no need to be in such a rush.

"No need," Xi Yan shook his head and said, "I'm not so exhausted as to be worn out by a few surgeries."

Having the Mangekyou Sharingan eye technique, he doesn't need to worry about energy consumption at all.

"I see."

Seeing that Xi Yan had already said so, Grandma Za didn't try to persuade him any further.

Seeing that Xi Yan would need some time to clean the operating table, Grandma Za Zha asked, "Xi Yan, have you thought about how to get to Navy Headquarters?"

"You should know this is the Calm Belt, right?"

Without a special ship, it would be impossible to leave this place.

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan paused, his brows furrowing slightly.

While it's possible to control a Sea Kings by force, it would be even better if we could get our hands on a ship.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan asked, "Do you have any spare ships?"

"I can buy it with money."

"It's not about money," Sandersonia said helplessly. "We only have one ship on the entire Amazon Lily."

To prevent anyone from sneaking out, Amazon Lily established a rule that prohibits the construction of ships for seafaring.

Of course, this is also to protect the country's own citizens.

After all... without the protection of ferocious sea serpents, the ship would be attacked by Sea Kings once it left a certain range of Amazon Lily.

"That..."

"Use my ship," Hancock said.

"Huh?!!"

Marguerite stared at her sister in shock. The ship had just been lent out like that?

However, after considering that Xi Yan could help them remove the marks on their backs, Marguerite felt relieved.

They must repay this kindness.

Would you be willing to lend us your boat?

"Hmm." Hancock nodded and said, "As one of the Shichibukai, I also received Summons Order from the World Government."

"So sailing to Navy Headquarters shouldn't be a problem."

"Older Sister Lord, don't you hate the World Government?" Sandersonia said.

You know, not long ago, my sister petrified an entire ship of sailors!

"I do indeed despise the World Government, but... if it can help Xi Yan..."

Sandersonia:...

Seeing Hancock's shy expression, Sandersonia was completely speechless.

What's wrong with my Older Sister Lord?

Xi Yan stared at Hancock with a face full of question marks. Why was this woman acting more and more strange?

What's with that shy look?

Could it be that she's taken a liking to him?

Thinking about the question Hancock had asked earlier, Xi Yan fell into deep thought.

"The Shichibukai ' Summons Order..." Grandma Za said, frowning.

"Yes."

Marguerite explained, "Just recently, the Navy gave us an ultimatum: if we don't accept the conscription by tomorrow, they will revoke my sister's title of Shichibukai."

That's a really bad thing.

Grandma Za knows all too well what will happen if the title of Shichibukai is removed.

So, if Hancock wants to keep her title of Shichibukai, she really has to participate in this war.

But does the Navy really allow their Amazon Lily ships to approach Navy Headquarters?

This is a problem.

Thinking of this, Grandma Za said, "Your ideas are all good, but I don't think the Navy will allow our Amazon Lily ships to get close to Navy Headquarters."

"Especially... during this sensitive period."

Upon hearing this, Hancock's expression immediately darkened.

Does that mean she can't help Xi Yan?

"Hmm... that's possible." After regaining his senses, Xi Yan thought for a moment and said, "I guess the Navy is also afraid that pirates might sneak in and cause trouble."

A war between Four Emperors is bound to contain many secrets, such as battle plans.

If the Navy were smart enough, it would never allow ships from Amazon Lily to approach Navy Headquarters.

That means we can't use the pirate ships from Amazon Lily.

'Looks like I'll have to use Sea Kings,' Xi Yan thought with a headache. 'But then, Merry will...'

Suddenly, an idea popped into Xi Yan's mind, and he said, "I know what to do."

Turning to look at Grandma Za, Xi Yan said, "Grandma Za, could you please take care of Merry for a while?"

"Um?"

"You're planning to..."

"Yes, that's right." Xi Yan nodded and said, "Ultimately, it's still too dangerous to bring Merry along when participating in a war of that level."

"So I plan to leave her here for now, and take her away after the war is over."

Initially, Xi Yan had no intention of leaving Merry here.

After all... he wasn't sure about these people's situation, and he was also afraid they would hurt Merry.

But now it seems that Grandma Za is a good person, and considering Hancock's appearance... entrusting Merry to them for the time being shouldn't be a problem.

The Grandma Za paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. I will take good care of her."

Thinking about it carefully, it really wouldn't be suitable to bring little Merry along to participate in that level of war.

After all, she's only a few years old.

Therefore, staying here is the best option.

After overhearing their conversation, Hancock keenly gleaned a piece of information.

"Who exactly is Merry?" Hancock asked.

This name must be a woman's name!

Thinking of this, Hancock's expression changed.

"She's a little girl, a few years old," Sandersonia said. "She's also a member of the Straw Hat Pirates."

After saying that, Sandersonia paused for a moment, then added, "Yes, she's a very brave little girl."

Sandersonia smiled as she recalled how the other person had stood in Margaret's way before.

"A little girl, how old is she?"

Upon hearing what Sandersonia said, Hancock's expression immediately calmed down.

However, Hancock soon became puzzled: why would the Straw Hat Pirates bring along a little girl who was only a few years old?

Thinking of this, Hancock asked, "Do you also have the habit of taking on pirate apprentices?"

"Pirate apprentice?"

Xi Yan paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "That's not the case."

"Merry isn't some pirate apprentice; she's the Ship Spirit of our pirate ship."

"Ship Spirit?!"

Upon hearing this, the group all showed expressions of shock.

"So, the legendary elves born on ships?" Sandersonia asked.

"Yes."

"I didn't expect you even have Ship Spirit..."

Marguerite swallowed hard, his face filled with disbelief.

"This truly surprises me," Hancock said.

At this moment, Hancock felt a surge of curiosity about the little girl named Merry.

What exactly do Ship Spirit look like?

"No wonder I felt this little girl was different from ordinary humans; she's Ship Spirit after all," Grandma Za said. "This is truly... astonishing."

Having lived all these years, this was the first time she had ever seen the legendary Ship Spirit.

"Haha, Merry is indeed quite unusual," Xi Yan laughed. "Anyway... Grandma Za, I'm entrusting her to you."

"Don't worry, she'll be safe as long as she doesn't sneak out."

"Yes, I will explain the situation to her," Xi Yan said.

Although he didn't know how Merry would react after receiving this message, he had to do it.

He believed Luffy would agree with his idea.

"What do you plan to do?" Grandma Za asked. "Even if we rebuild a ship, it's too late now."

Their shipbuilding capabilities here aren't very advanced; it would take them at least two weeks to build a ship that could actually sail.

Two weeks is a long time; Fire Fist Ace would have been dead by now!

"I don't plan to use a boat," Xi Yan said, squinting. "I plan to get a Sea Kings as my mode of transportation."

Although being exposed to the wind and sun might be painful, at least they can keep moving.

Well, he believed Luffy wouldn't waste any more words.

"Get a Sea Kings..."

Grandma Za's lips twitched, and she said, "Sea Kings aren't easy to tame, Xi Yan."

Even on Amazon Lily, after all these years, they've only managed to tame two sea snakes.

Can he really do it?

This is not a problem that can be solved simply by being strong, after all, most large Sea Kings are very fierce and will not yield even if they are killed.

And the area surrounding Amazon Lily is teeming with large Sea Kings!

"I naturally have my own methods," Xi Yan said with a smile.

With the Dojutsu power the Mangekyō Sharingan, controlling a Sea Kings as a mount is not a problem.

"You mean...?" Marguerite's pupils contracted. "... that hypnotic ability?"

"Hypnosis?"

Grandma Za was taken aback. What kind of strange ability was this?

This kid even has hypnotic abilities?

"Yes, Xi Yan used hypnosis to control Aini Xida and the others for a period of time," Marguerite said.

My Grandma Za:...

Just how many other strange and wonderful abilities does this Ninja Kid still have up his sleeve?

"More or less," Xi Yan said.

This time, Xi Yan didn't offer them much of an explanation.

"I'm sorry, Xi Yan, I couldn't help you..." Hancock said, bowing her head.

"It's alright, having Permanent Log Pointer is enough," Xi Yan said with a smile.

Helping is a favor, not helping is one's right; there's nothing to be picky about.

Just then, Grandma Za spoke up, "No, I think Hancock, you can still be of help."

Upon hearing this, Hancock's eyes lit up. "How so?" she asked.

If it could really help Xi Yan, she wouldn't mind doing her part.

Xi Yan looked at Grandma Za with some doubt. Could it be that this old lady had some brilliant idea?

"The first issue is Fire Fist D. Ace's location," Grandma Za said. "Right now, Fire Fist D. Ace should still be in Underwater Great Prison. If we can go there to rescue him, we won't have to go to Navy Headquarters to participate in that extremely dangerous war."

"I know," Xi Yan said, "But I already said I didn't know..."

"Let me finish speaking, Xi Yan."

Xi Yan was somewhat helpless at being interrupted, but he didn't say anything more. Instead, he nodded, signaling Grandma Za to continue.

"The Underwater Great Prison..."

Hancock frowned; she felt as if she had grasped something.

"That's right, Underwater Great Prison!" Grandma Za said with a smirk, "Hancock, as Shichibukai, if you don't want to lose your Shichibukai, you must participate in this war."

You should know that, right?

"This humble servant..."

Before Hancock could finish speaking, Grandma Za decisively said, "This can help Xi Yan."

"I'm fine with it!" Hancock said earnestly.

If it could help Xi Yan, she wouldn't mind participating in this war.

"Remove the title of Shichibukai?" Xi Yan asked, frowning.

At this moment, Xi Yan was thinking of Moria.

The reason the opponent was removed from the Shichibukai title was because they were defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates.

Is the reason Hancock is to be removed from the Shichibukai because she disobeyed orders?

That makes sense. If you think about it carefully, as Shichibukai who doesn't obey the World Government's orders, the government certainly won't tolerate his Shichibukai.

"Yes, if you don't go, you'll be stripped of your title," Marguerite said. "Because this is a mandatory conscription."

"At least that's what that navy officer said."

Marguerite estimated that the other party would likely keep their word.

Xi Yan nodded, then looked at Grandma Za and asked, "So, how do you plan to get Hancock to help me?"

"It's simple, just have Hancock make demands of the Navy," Grandma Za said. "She has to go to Underwater Great Prison before she'll participate in this war!"

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan's eyes immediately lit up.

If the Navy were to accept this proposal, they might not necessarily need to participate in the Navy Headquarters ' war.