"No wonder he's my husband. He's just too strong."
While everyone else was stunned, Boa Hancock swayed like a willow in the breeze, a blissful smile lighting up her face. That single movement left countless Marines staring, their composure in ruins.
Fujitora offered no opinion. To him, this was merely a fight among Pirates. If it happened every day, it would save the Marines a great deal of trouble.
"Ahem!"
Seeing that everyone was still dazed—either captivated by Hancock's beauty or unable to get over the news of Doflamingo's death—Fujitora coughed twice in displeasure. The Marines snapped to attention.
Kongming realized he had to do something. He had summoned the Shichibukai, so this was his responsibility. He turned to Hawk-Eye and the others, then pointed at Boa Hancock. "That woman's relationship with Ye Chen is far too close for the government's liking. As of today, Boa Hancock is officially stripped of her status as a Shichibukai. We called you here at short notice to deal with her. Since you're here, sorry for the trouble!"
Kongming raised his chin and puffed out his chest, pleased with himself. He had expected the Shichibukai to rush forward and capture the Empress as soon as he finished speaking. Instead, he waited and waited. No one responded.
"Hm?" Kongming looked at Hawk-Eye and the others in confusion. They were staring at him as if he were an idiot.
"What's wrong with you?" Kongming asked. "Why aren't you doing anything?"
Buggy snorted. "Are all those men of yours just standing around for show? You only have to catch one woman. Calling in the great Buggy for something like that is a joke!" With that, he turned his head away.
But inwardly, Buggy cursed, *Don't take me for a fool. Ye Chen took down someone as strong