Boa Hancock's Anomaly

"???" A strange expression suddenly appeared on Boa Hancock's beautiful face, a subtle change that naturally did not escape the keen eyes of everyone present. They exchanged bewildered glances, their hearts filled with questions: What was wrong with Boa Hancock? What intricate relationship did she have with Ulti and Page One?

It's important to understand that Boa Hancock is the high and mighty Empress of Amazon Lily in the Calm Belt, while Ulti and Page One are merely two ordinary officers in the Beast Pirates. The three of them seem to be separated by an invisible chasm, not only geographically far apart—with the mysterious and perilous Calm Belt lying between them—but also seemingly without any prior connection or interaction between Kaido's subordinates and Boa Hancock.

However, at that moment, an unexpected thought suddenly surged into their minds: Could it be... that Moke, who has always acted recklessly, has actually secretly recruited Ulti and Page One into his ranks? Good heavens, his audacity is outrageous! He actually dares to provoke the Beast Pirates; isn't he afraid of bringing about his own demise? In an instant, the doubts in everyone's minds grew heavier, and various speculations arose one after another, plunging the entire scene into an eerie silence.

Was he really not afraid that Kaido, that ruthless and violent guy, would completely lose his mind? Doflamingo chuckled inwardly, a sense of absolute certainty welling up within him. He felt he had the situation firmly under control. Even if the traps meticulously set by the Marine Headquarters couldn't kill Moke, his other secretly arranged plan would cleverly utilize Kaido's power to eliminate Moke major threat. And this operation had gone so smoothly, without even incurring the slightest cost. Wait! Thinking about it carefully, this wasn't just about not having to pay a price! On the contrary, Kaido should be rewarding him handsomely. After all, this time, it was Doflamingo who was helping Kaido save face! With this thought, Doflamingo couldn't help but let out another chilling laugh, "Fufufu..."

If Boa Hancock were present at this moment, she would likely be overwhelmed with excitement. However, her exceptional intelligence allowed her to clearly understand the true meaning hidden in Moke's words—only if she chose to join his pirate crew would Moke remove the Celestial Dragon Hoof Mark, a symbol of shame and oppression, from her body. Despite the turmoil within her, Boa Hancock forcibly suppressed her surging emotions, simply gazing intently at Moke with a meaningful look...

"Tap tap..." Just then, a series of steady and powerful footsteps came, and everyone turned to look. They saw Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru walking into the room side by side. Their appearance instantly attracted the attention of everyone present, and the originally noisy scene suddenly quieted down. People watched these two high-ranking and powerful figures quietly.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku strode confidently to the center of the room, his imposing gaze slowly sweeping over everyone present, as if trying to see through their thoughts. Finally, he stopped and said in an undisguised and unusually direct tone, "The reason I have summoned you all here today is because of the matter of Portgas D. Ace, the second Whitebeard Pirates."

Hearing this, everyone present was shocked, knowing this matter was no small thing. However, before Fleet Admiral Sengoku could finish speaking, Jinbe impatiently stepped forward and shouted, "I object... Ace..." But unfortunately, Jinbe's words were like a broken string, abruptly cut off. Fleet Admiral Sengoku interrupted him mercilessly, saying in an unquestionable tone, "You have no right to object!" As he spoke, Fleet Admiral Sengoku's gaze towards Jinbe turned somewhat unfriendly, revealing a hint of coldness.

Seeing this, Vice Admiral Tsuru, standing beside Fleet Admiral Sengoku, quickly spoke softly to advise, "Jinbe, this is a joint decision made by the World Government and the Navy after careful consideration, and it cannot be easily changed." Her voice was gentle, yet carried an irresistible force. "With your status as Shichibukai, what grounds do you have to oppose this? Don't forget, the Shichibukai status brings you benefits, and it also brings benefits to Fish-Man Island. Losing this status would be a huge loss for both you and Fish-Man Island."

The meaning behind those words couldn't be clearer! If you, Jinbe, dare to express any objection, the consequences will be unimaginable: not only will your prestigious status as one of the "Shichibukai," coveted by countless pirates, be ruthlessly stripped away, but Fish-Man Island, where your Fish-Men has lived and thrived for generations and which you consider the cradle of life, will no longer be able to continue serving as an ally of the World Government and enjoy that rare protection and peace.

Upon hearing these blatant threats, Jinbe's previously calm face instantly darkened, as if a dark cloud had suddenly descended upon it. It must be admitted that such a threat was indeed like an extremely sharp dagger to Jinbe, piercing straight at his most fatal weakness.

Meanwhile, Moke, standing to the side, raised his eyebrows slightly. With his understanding of the situation and keen insight, he already knew that if things continued to develop as they were, Jinbe would probably not escape the fate of Impel Down imprisoned in the infamous Impel Down. After all, in the original story, Jinbe hadn't even set foot in the Marine Headquarters before he became a prisoner in Impel Down.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Wind Rises was brewing. Luffy was wreaking havoc in Impel Down upside down. Once the Whitebeard Pirates arrived, the cunning Blackbeard would vanish like a ghost, stealthily infiltrating Impel Down while everyone's attention was focused on the main battle. The rest of the story was predictable: Jinbe would join Luffy in a successful escape, embarking on a thrilling adventure. Thinking of this, Moke involuntarily turned his head, his gaze falling on the graceful and alluring Empress Boa Hancock ...

For some reason, he had drastically altered this once-familiar plot! Would Luffy, that hotheaded brat, still be sent flying as described in the original story, landing right where Boa Hancock was? Every time he thought of this, he couldn't help but steal a glance at Boa Hancock, secretly thinking, "I'll find an opportunity to test him out later..." Then, his gaze quickly shifted to Jinbe. After all, his captain's crew was full of guys with special abilities, but... The only missing piece was Fish-Man with immense strength, noble character, and complete trustworthiness to serve as a partner. After some observation and consideration, he increasingly felt that Jinbe was the perfect candidate. If Luffy failed to reach Amazon Lily as planned, he might not be able to enter the infamous Impel Down. Wouldn't that give him a truly rare and golden opportunity? Thinking of this, Moke was overjoyed, and an undisguised smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

If Jinbe were to make the decision, he would be in a real dilemma! Fish-Man Island holds an incredibly important place in his heart; it's the home he deeply cherishes and protects. However, at the same time, the principles he has always upheld are equally unshakeable.

Furthermore, Fish-Man Island's current peaceful existence is not solely due to the Intimidation power of its Shichibukai. The Whitebeard Pirates also play a crucial role. It is precisely because of the protection of a powerful figure like Whitebeard that Fish-Man Island has been spared from the harassment of numerous pirate forces.

Therefore, Jinbe was caught in a dilemma. On one hand, he knew he Whitebeard Pirates an unbreakable debt of gratitude; on the other hand, the pressure from the Navy was like a heavy mountain weighing him down. After a painful struggle, Jinbe finally gritted his teeth and said in an extremely difficult tone, "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, please forgive my bluntness, but I simply cannot agree to your request. I absolutely cannot Whitebeard Pirates... I hope you can understand my predicament."

Upon hearing Jinbe's words, Fleet Admiral Sengoku frowned deeply. On a personal level, he wasn't entirely unable to understand Jinbe's current situation and choice. After all, gratitude is human nature. However, the problem was that, as the Fleet Admiral, he represented far more than just himself; he represented the entire vast naval system, and even the stance and attitude of the World Government, which controlled everything behind the scenes. In this situation, personal emotions clearly couldn't be the key factor influencing the decision.

"Hoo..." Sengoku exhaled a deep breath, as if releasing all the worries and pressure in his heart with that breath. He stared intently at the person before him, his eyes solemn and serious, and then said in a low but clearly audible voice, "If things have truly developed to this point, then I'm afraid there is no other way but to ask you to temporarily move to Impel Down for a while."

The meaning of this statement couldn't be clearer: Sengoku intended to leave no room for maneuver and completely cut off any possibility of the other side tipping them off. Faced with this situation, Jinbe showed no intention of resisting; he simply nodded slightly, indicating his acceptance of the arrangement. Then, he slowly turned around and walked resolutely towards the door.

Jinbe's every move was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge shock to everyone present. Even those who were known for their ruthlessness and unscrupulousness in achieving their goals, such as Doflamingo and Blackbeard, or those who were used to being alone and doing things their own way, such as Hawkeye, couldn't help but take notice at this moment.

However, among this group, only one person showed increasing admiration for Jinbe's performance—this was Moke. He thought to himself, "If such a person could become my crew member, he would surely help me achieve great things!" At the same time, he looked at Luffy, who was still completely oblivious to the situation, with Dark-Dark Fruit, thinking to himself, "This guy should just stay out of the way!"

After Jinbe left, Sengoku issued an order without hesitation, requiring everyone present to remain at Marine Headquarters and not to leave without permission until the life-or-death battle with the Whitebeard Pirates came to an end. Upon hearing this, everyone present frowned, clearly dissatisfied with the order, but due to Sengoku's authority, no one dared to object for the time being.

Whether it's the mysterious and ambitious Blackbeard, the arrogant and ruthless Doflamingo, the unparalleled swordsmanship and renowned Dracule Mihawk, or the stunningly beautiful yet powerful Empress Boa Hancock... none of these individuals would willingly endure humiliation and submit to others. They are all rulers of their own territories, their words carrying the weight of law! Yet, at this moment, Sengoku's forceful tone truly displeased them.

However, despite their dissatisfaction, everyone present had their own calculations and considerations. Therefore, although they were unhappy with Sengoku's words, no one stood up to refute them again. In this way, the matter was temporarily settled. Not long after, these people moved into an extremely secluded place at the Marine Headquarters according to their assignments.

Just as Sengoku turned to leave, he gave Enel a thoughtful and deep look. Although he had already obtained information about Enel, he still harbored some apprehension towards this guy with terrifying lightning abilities.

Night fell, and all was silent; the whole world seemed to be asleep. However, in the dead of night, a clear ringing sound suddenly broke the silence— Moke's Den Den Mushi, which was on his bedside table, rang.

Startled awake, Moke quickly grabbed the Den Den Mushi and pressed the answer button. In an instant, the Den Den Mushi's originally cute and round face twisted and deformed, transforming into Vergo's cold and serious face in the blink of an eye.

"Captain!" Vergo said in a low, urgent voice, "I've just received crucial intelligence. According to reliable sources, Gild Tesoro, Doflamingo, and the Marine Headquarters are secretly plotting to turn their attention to you after completely eliminating the Whitebeard Pirates..."

Upon hearing this, Moke's heart skipped a beat, and his body trembled slightly involuntarily, a look of surprise appearing on his face. His eyes widened, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing. After a brief pause, he slowly came back to his senses, but his brows remained tightly furrowed as he fell into deep thought.

At that moment, his mind was like a projector starting up, with images constantly switching and rapidly presenting every detail of his encounter with Doflamingo during the day.

Especially when Doflamingo looked at him, that peculiar gaze, like an invincible sword, pierced straight into his heart with lightning speed.

If we calm down and reflect on it carefully now, we can see that there seemed to be some unspeakable meaning hidden deep in Doflamingo's eyes at that time, and this meaning must be intricately and intricately connected with the events that are happening now.

Thinking of this, Moke's face, like the sky completely obscured by thick, dark clouds, gradually became darker and more gloomy. His expression, which had always been warm and spring-like, seemed to have been mercilessly wiped away in an instant by an unseen and intangible giant hand, leaving not a trace.

What followed on her face was an expression that was extremely cold, as if frozen in ice, completely devoid of any emotion.

His deep, ocean-like eyes narrowed involuntarily into tiny slits. From these slits, two beams of cold light seemed to shoot forth, carrying a chilling aura, shooting straight into the distance, sending a shiver down one's spine with just a glance. At the same time, Moke clenched his teeth tightly, the grinding sound of his upper and lower teeth grinding together clearly audible. He forced out a chilling sentence through his clenched teeth. "So that's how it is... I finally understand completely." These words, like a cold winter wind, swept through everyone's hearts, bringing a chill.

Immediately afterward, Moke slowly turned his Intimidation gaze to Vergo beside him. His eyes were sharp as swords, seemingly able to pierce the depths of Vergo's soul. Then, in an extremely serious and solemn tone, he instructed Vergo: "Vergo, the action we are about to take is of paramount importance, allowing no room for error. Therefore, during the mission, you must be extremely vigilant and extra cautious! Remember, under no circumstances should those guys discover your true identity. Because once your identity is exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Faced with Moke's stern warning, Vergo's expression also turned serious. He nodded slightly, indicating that he clearly understood its meaning. Then, in a deep but powerful voice, he replied, "Rest assured, Captain. I am perfectly aware of the seriousness of this matter and will naturally handle it with care. Please trust my abilities; I will certainly not let you down." As soon as Vergo finished speaking, an aura of firmness and confidence emanated from him, like an unbreakable fortress, inspiring awe.

After receiving Vergo's affirmative reply, Moke breathed a slight sigh of relief. However, his mood did not lighten considerably, because the contest had only just begun, and the future was filled with countless unknown dangers and challenges.

Finally, when the two ended their call, the Den Den Mushi emitted a series of "blur blur" sounds, then gradually quieted down, returning to its original adorable appearance.

After hanging up the phone, Moke sat on the edge of the bed in silence, but the cold light in his eyes grew even sharper. After a long while, a chilling smile appeared on his lips as he muttered to himself, "Hmph, since you lot want to stir up trouble, don't blame me for being impolite. This time, I'm going to play a big game with you..."

"Huh?" Moke couldn't help but let out a low groan of doubt, completely unprepared for the Den Den Mushi to ring again so quickly. He paused for a moment, but quickly recovered and pressed the answer button.

With a soft "click," the Den Den Mushi's round body began to undergo a strange transformation, instantly turning into Robin's beautiful and calm face.

"Mr. 0, reporting the latest situation. After careful reconnaissance and tracking, we have been able to pinpoint the exact location of M. Caesar Clown. I have dispatched Mr. 2, Mr. 3, and Miss Golden Week to carry out the mission." Robin's voice came clearly through the Den Den Mushi.

Hearing this, Moke raised an eyebrow slightly and subconsciously repeated, "Mr. 2, Mr. 3, Miss Golden Week?" He quickly assessed the three candidates in his mind. Mr. 2's strength was quite good, especially his ability to transform into anyone at will, which allowed him to easily approach his target and thus better carry out his operation. As for Mr. 3, although his combat ability was not top-notch, as an excellent crowd controller, he could always play an unexpected role at crucial moments.

However, Miss Golden Week's abilities should not be underestimated. Her unique and incredibly powerful control skills make her play a crucial core role in the team. Whenever he thinks of this, Moke's Kakuzu involuntarily curl into a confident smile.

It's important to understand that this team not only boasts exceptional overall strength, but each member also possesses unique expertise. With such a formidable lineup, facing the fearsome M. Caesar Courland shouldn't pose too much of a problem. Not to mention, they now have Miss Golden Week, a master of control and possessing extraordinary attack methods, personally overseeing the operation. It's no exaggeration to say that the scales of victory in this upcoming fierce battle have clearly tipped significantly in their favor.

Even against Logia- type Devil Fruit users, considered among the most difficult to deal with, it would be hard to easily break through Miss Golden Week's mysterious techniques. The reason is simple: her attacks don't inflict physical damage in the traditional sense. Instead, she exerts influence by drawing a mysterious symbol on her enemy's body. This seemingly simple yet incredibly ingenious method is simply divine! If she were granted a Devil Fruit related to emotions, painting, paint, or the soul, her power would undoubtedly undergo a qualitative leap, possibly even reaching an unparalleled level...