The sun gradually sank westward over the azure sea.
After firing a single shot, the Cannon Pirates' three-masted sailing ship showed no intention of stopping. Instead, it launched cannon fire again and again.
But...
Every incoming cannonball was effortlessly intercepted midair by Sandersonia using Rankyaku.
After the two sides remained locked in this stalemate for quite some time, Hancock emerged from the cabin exit of the Perfume Yuda with Marigold.
Wearing a purple cheongsam that accentuated her alluring figure, she lazily yawned and spoke in a somewhat cold, arrogant tone.
"Ha~! What exactly happened to interrupt my afternoon nap?"
Upon hearing Hancock's question, Sandersonia, who had been flying through the air with Geppo, immediately landed lightly on the deck and explained.
"Big Sister, there's a pirate ship ten kilometers away continuously firing at us..."
At those words, a trace of irritation flashed across Hancock's face. She waved toward the orange-haired girl behind her.
"Marigold, sink those trash immediately!"
"Okay! Big Sister."
After giving the order, Hancock walked back into the cabin.
"Wow! Lady Hancock is so cute even when she's angry!"
"Yeah! I really want Lady Hancock to scold me harshly!"
Hearing her crew's nonsensical remarks, Hancock nearly stumbled as she walked toward the cabin.
As time passed, her charm only grew stronger. She could also often sense that her crew members and citizens seemed to be getting stranger and stranger...
To the point that Hancock had no choice but to put on a cold, aloof demeanor to reject their inexplicable affection.
After receiving Hancock's order, Marigold unhurriedly walked onto the rear deck of the Perfume Yuda.
Then, red light flashed in the orange-haired girl's eyes. With the aid of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, her Observation Haki instantly spread out, covering a radius of thirty kilometers, and she immediately locked