What Is the Heart's Portrait Eye? The Secret of Dojutsu

"How do I look in this dress?" Hancock asked, looking herself up and down. "Doesn't it look a little strange?"

"Snake Princess, what are you saying?" Aini Xida laughed. "A beauty as beautiful as you looks good in anything."

"But I..."

Seeing Hancock's face turn red, Aini Xida and the others' eyes immediately turned into hearts.

"Ah!!"

"Snake Princess so beautiful!"

"Lady Hancock!!"

I don't know why Snake Princess made that expression, but she definitely looks even more beautiful!!!

Just then, Grandma Za and Xi Yan walked in from outside and immediately saw Hancock covering her face, seemingly lost in thought.

Grandma Za?

What's wrong with this girl now?

"Oh, it's Grandma Za!"

"And Lord Xi Yan!"

"Lord Xi Yan!!"

Xi Yan:???

Xi Yan looked at these guys with a puzzled expression. Why did their attitude change so drastically?

They were all ready to kill him before, but now they're all smiles?

Did Hancock tell them what I did?

"Lord Xi Yan, it was you who lifted the curse on Snake Princess, wasn't it?" Aini Xida looked at Xi Yan with gratitude and said, "Thank you!"

Hearing Aini Xida's words made Xi Yan realize that his earlier thoughts were not wrong; Hancock had indeed revealed what he had done.

Then, Xi Yan smiled and said, "It was nothing."

You're being too modest.

Seeing that Aini Xida was about to say something more, Grandma Za said, "Alright, we can talk about expressing our gratitude after Xi Yan returns from the Underwater Great Prison. Let's get down to business first."

Seeing that her Grandma Za had said so, Aini Xida nodded and said nothing more.

"Hancock, do you still have that thing?"

"That thing?"

Hancock, who was expecting Xi Yan to comment on her outfit, paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "What is that thing?"

"Of course, it's the Vivre Card."

"Vivre Card..."

Hancock thought for a moment, then looked at Aini Xida and said, "Aini Xida, do I still have my Vivre Card?"

"Yes, Snake Princess."

Aini Xida skillfully walked to the cabinet next to her and took out a snow-white sheet of paper.

Then she walked up to Hancock and said, "Here you go."

Hancock took the Vivre Card and glanced at it, then asked, "Grandma Za, what do you need this for?"

"Of course it's for this kid," Grandma Za said, pointing to Xi Yan standing to the side.

Upon hearing her Grandma Za's words, Hancock's eyes lit up, and then she blushed slightly as she said, "Xi Yan, you actually need my Vivre Card?!"

"It's what I think he needs."

Grandma Za explained, "This kid got a Sea Kings as a means of transportation, but because Sea Kings have poor eyesight, and because navy warships are quite special, it's difficult to track them underwater."

"So, I thought of the Vivre Card."

With this Vivre Card, Xi Yan only needs to have the Sea Kings follow the warship at a constant speed.

This way, we can reach the other side of the door before Gate of Justice closes.

Once you enter the area of Underwater Great Prison, you've succeeded!

"I see..."

Hancock glanced at the Vivre Card in her hand, then strode over to Xi Yan and handed him the Vivre Card, saying, "Then I entrust my Vivre Card to you."

"Okay, thanks."

Xi Yan tore off the part with Hancock's name on it, then returned the extra part to Hancock.

That's enough.

Hancock blinked, but she didn't say anything more. Instead, she took the Vivre Card, turned around and handed it to Aini Xida, indicating that she should keep it safe.

That way, she can still provide it when Xi Yan needs it next time.

"Xi Yan, you must keep this Vivre Card safe," Grandma Za said earnestly. "After you rescue Fire Fist Ace, you'll need this Vivre Card to return to Amazon Lily."

If you get lost in Calm Belt zone, it's practically the same as being dead.

After all... there are super Sea Kings there that are over a kilometer long!!

Therefore, she hoped that after Xi Yan rescued the person, he would immediately head towards Amazon Lily.

As for the war between the Navy and Whitebeard... that has nothing to do with them.

Ultimately, Xi Yan and Straw Hat's goal was simply to save Ace.

"Grandma Za is right," Hancock said. "Xi Yan, you must... come back safely."

When she said this, Hancock's face flushed slightly, and she looked somewhat shy.

"Ah!"

"Lady Hancock is so beautiful!!"

When Aini Xida and the others saw Hancock's appearance, they screamed with excitement.

Looking at Hancock's slightly flushed face, Xi Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely come back alive."

Xi Yan was quite confident in his abilities.

After all... he possesses those Dojutsu, making him immortal!

"Is everything ready?" Grandma Za asked.

"Ready?" Hancock nodded. "I am ready to depart at any time."

She had actually prepared everything a long time ago; she was just struggling with what to wear this time.

"Let's set off now."

Grandma Za turned her head and glanced at the sky, saying, "This way we can get to the Underwater Great Prison sooner."

She now only hoped that the Navy wouldn't take Fire Fist Ace to Navy Headquarters ahead of schedule, otherwise... Xi Yan and the others would be left empty-handed.

"Clear!"

Xi Yan and Hancock exchanged a glance, then walked outside together.

As the two departed, the Grandma Za gripped her Snake Cane tightly and said, "You must both return safely..."

The Underwater Great Prison that Xi Yan is going to is extremely dangerous; a slight mistake could mean death there.

The Navy Headquarters, where Hancock went, was even more dangerous!

After all... that was a battle against a pirate crew of Four Emperors level!

However, given Hancock's personality, she probably wouldn't risk her life against the Whitebeard Pirates; at most, she'd just put on a show.

Thinking of this, Grandma Za gradually relaxed again.

'I wonder if Edward Newgate will make it out of Navy Headquarters alive this time,' Grandma Za murmured to herself.

Although he is incredibly strong and is hailed as the World's Strongest Man.

But... in the end, he's getting old too.

Thinking of this, Grandma Za's eyes became somewhat melancholy.

Meanwhile, Vice Admiral Momonga, who was waiting for Hancock on the sea, was perched on the Sea Kings's body, cutting up chunks of the sea monster's flesh to eat.

"Hmm, the taste of sea monster Sashimi... it's not bad," Vice Admiral Momonga said, stroking his chin.

Although the food wasn't as good as what the ship's chef made, he couldn't be picky about food anymore.

Then, he turned to look in the direction of Amazon Lily and said, "What exactly does Boa Hancock mean? I've already sent her the message, why hasn't she come out yet?"

Could it be... that this guy is going to break his promise again?

Thinking of this, Vice Admiral Momonga's eyes sharpened.

"If you act recklessly again this time, there won't be a next chance, Boa Hancock!"

If the other party refuses again, he will not hesitate to report the situation here, and then it will be the end of Amazon Lily!

Suddenly, Vice Admiral Momonga noticed that the direction of Amazon Lily had changed.

"Is this... a light?"

Upon seeing the lights appearing in the direction of the Port, Vice Admiral Momonga immediately stopped what he was doing, turned around, went back to the ship, and took out his binoculars to observe.

Only after he could clearly see the situation in the distance did Vice Admiral Momonga's tense nerves relax somewhat.

"They've finally appeared...?"

Looking at the woman standing at the bow of the ship, Vice Admiral Momonga said, "It seems this mission will be successful."

Although this woman is very willful, her abilities are undeniable.

With this woman joining the crew, their chances of defeating the Whitebeard Pirates will be much greater.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Vice Admiral Momonga's face, but after considering what the other party had done before, the smile immediately disappeared.

Glancing at his subordinates still on the deck, the Momonga sighed.

"These idiots..."

Now he just hopes those guys aren't dead, otherwise the losses this time will be too great.

After shaking his head, Vice Admiral Momonga walked to the side of the ship, eating the Sea Kings meat in his hand while waiting.

Soon, the Ninth Snake from Amazon Lily arrived and docked alongside the warship.

"Navy..."

Watching the Vice Admiral eating meat on the deck, Hancock narrowed her eyes, then walked to the head of the sea serpent and slowly approached the warship.

"You've finally arrived, Boa Hancock!" Vice Admiral Momonga said, glancing at Hancock standing on the Snake Head. "It's just you and this snake going to Underwater Great Prison."

As he spoke, the Momonga carefully examined Salome, and only after finding that the snake matched the one in the intelligence report did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

'Not a power user.'

"Um."

"That's good." Vice Admiral Momonga nodded, then said, "Normally, pirates, including the Shichibukai, are not allowed to approach Underwater Great Prison, but you are an exception this time."

After saying that, Vice Admiral Momonga paused for a moment, then continued, "However, I need to make it clear to you beforehand that we don't have much time left, so you can't stay in Underwater Great Prison for long, is that alright?"

He had to explain this to the woman clearly, otherwise something unexpected might happen.

"I understand."

Anyway, she didn't really want to get to know that guy; she was just trying to guide Xi Yan.

So... it's okay if you can only stay for a short while.

"It's good that you understand. Come on up," said Vice Admiral Momonga.

Although he didn't know what the other party's purpose was in meeting Fire Fist Ace, that was no longer a concern for him.

Just as the Marshal Sengoku said, after this guy enters the Underwater Great Prison, he will be Seastone Handcuffs, and Magellan will follow him the whole time.

Under these circumstances, it's impossible for the other party to do anything they want.

Of course, if this woman does something stupid... she deserves to die!

"Snake Princess, have a safe journey!"

"You must return safely!"

"Alright, Amazon Lily is in your hands now," Hancock nodded.

"Profound!!"

Glancing at the women aboard the Ninth Snake, Vice Admiral Momonga thought to himself, 'If only I could add these women to the crew.'

The crew members of the Shichibukai are definitely not weak.

But Vice Admiral Momonga knew this was impossible.

After all... the Shichibukai have no obligation to bring their subordinates to fight for the Navy!

Thinking of this, Vice Admiral Momonga Flying Squirrel sighed.

"Alright, let's go," Hancock said.

"I have no objection, but before that, could we remove the petrification from the crew?" Vice Admiral Momonga pointed to his men and said, "If it's just me, even voyage will be a problem."

He's not a navigator; he can't find the Basin Sea Current.

Moreover... naval warships cannot be operated by a single person.

Is that so?

Hancock glanced at the marines she had petrified, pondered for a moment, and said, "Okay."

"That's good."

Vice Admiral Momonga breathed a sigh of relief.

If this guy is willing to agree, that's fine; otherwise, he really wouldn't have a way to take this woman back.

Without wasting any words, Hancock immediately walked up to the group and activated her Devil Fruit power.

"Buzz~"

A pink light passed through the marines' bodies, and then the petrified marines' bodies returned to their original state.

"Huh?"

Was it Black Sky just now?

"That can't be right, I remember it was during the day?"

Looking at the darkening sky, the sailors were somewhat stunned, as if their memories were being jumbled.

'I see. After being petrified, they don't remember what happened during that time,' Vice Admiral Momonga thought to himself.

That's a truly terrifying Devil Fruit ability.

Then, Vice Admiral Momonga shouted, "You bunch of idiots, get moving and get out of here as fast as you can!"

"Profound!"

"Before we go to Navy Headquarters, we need to go to Underwater Great Prison first, understand?"

"Clear!"

Although they didn't know why their superiors had issued such an order, as soldiers, all they needed to do was obey.

Watching the busy naval soldiers, Hancock breathed a sigh of relief, then looked towards the side of Amazon Lily.

'I wonder if Xi Yan and the others have caught up yet...'

However, Hancock didn't do anything unnecessary, fearing that she would expose the matter of Xi Yan. Hancock only glanced at it before looking away.

"What's wrong?" Vice Admiral Momonga asked.

As he spoke, he glanced in the direction of Amazon Lily, but didn't see anything strange.

"It's nothing," Hancock shook her head and said, "Where is my resting place?"

Without giving it much thought, the Momonga turned and led Hancock toward the captain's cabin, saying, "Come with me."

Upon arriving at the Great Gate to the captain's cabin, Vice Admiral Momonga pointed to the Great Gate and said, "This is the best room on the ship. You can rest here for the time being."

As if remembering something, Vice Admiral Momonga added, "This warship is brand new, and no man has ever been in this room, so you can rest assured."

This was something the Marshal Sengoku had specifically instructed them to do, after all... they were also afraid that this woman would find fault with it.

This action surprised Hancock somewhat, but the woman nodded in satisfaction and said, "Alright, if there's nothing else, please don't bother me."

"Clear."

"Bang!"

Looking at the heavily closed Great Gate, Vice Admiral Momonga out a long sigh of relief.

'Finally got this guy sorted out...'

This woman was arguably the most difficult of the Shichibukai to deal with, but fortunately, he completed his mission.

After shaking his head, Vice Admiral Momonga turned to his subordinates and said, "Quickly, find the Basin Sea Current as fast as possible!!"

"Profound!!"

"Splash~"

Soon, the warships, operating at full power, gradually left the vicinity of Amazon Lily and headed towards a more distant location.

Unseen by them, a man was floating in the sea, silently watching the scene unfold.

"The warships are indeed quite fast," Xi Yan said, squinting.

No wonder Nami said that ordinary ships have no chance of escaping the Navy's pursuit.

At that speed, how could an ordinary ship possibly outrun it?

After shaking his head, Xi Yan sank into the seawater and returned to Erha's Barry at an extremely fast speed.

After passing through the protective water sphere, Xi Yan arrived at the warehouse.

Watching Luffy devour his food, Xi Yan remarked, "You really can eat, kid."

"Xi Yan, you're back!" Luffy grinned, showing his teeth. "Aren't you going to eat something?"

"Have something to eat."

Xi Yan picked up the food on the table and started eating, which relaxed his furrowed brows somewhat.

"To be honest, I haven't eaten anything since this afternoon," Xi Yan said.

Aside from eating something when he first arrived, he hasn't eaten anything since.

"By Luffy way, Grandma Za said you haven't slept for three days." Luffy looked at Xi Yan with concern and said, "Why don't you take a nap first?"

"If I fall asleep, who will keep watch?" Xi Yan shook his head and said.

The Erha was able to keep up with the warship entirely because it used its Vivre Card to guide it.

If he falls asleep, no one can guide him.

Upon hearing this, Luffy scratched his head and said, "Then what should we do?"

Not only have they fought so many battles, but they've also gone three days and three nights without sleep... Can Xi Yan really withstand it?

If something were to happen to Xi Yan at this time, he wouldn't be able to go out and find a doctor.

"Don't worry, I'm fine," Xi Yan said with a smile. "I'll take a break once we're in the navy's Dedicated Sea Current."

Once you reach that ocean current, you won't need the Vivre Card anymore; just follow the current.

"All right..."

After Luffy finished speaking, he added with some concern, "But you shouldn't push yourself too hard."

If Xi Yan were to get into trouble because of this incident, he really didn't know what to do.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Xi Yan said.

He's not an idiot; he wouldn't joke about his own life.

He wouldn't have gone to such lengths if he didn't have this special Mangekyō Sharingan.

Upon thinking of the Mangekyō Sharingan's abilities, Xi Yan subconsciously placed his hand on his eye socket, thinking: ' The Heart's Portrait Eye...'

Just before Awakening his Mangekyō Sharingan, two thoughts crossed Xi Yan's mind.

The first one is: If only time could turn back.

The second is: I wish all of this were an illusion.

Perhaps it was this belief that Awakening his invincible Mangekyō Sharingan.

Although it lacks offensive Dojutsu, it cannot acquire overwhelming attack power from the very beginning.

But... for him in this world, such Dojutsu are actually better.

I wonder if my eyes can evolve into a higher-level eye.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan narrowed his eyes.