Suddenly, a streak of white light flashed across the sea behind Tesoro like a meteor. A sword followed, flying straight at his back with astonishing speed. Sensing danger, Tesoro spun around.
Clang! The sword struck his golden armor with a crisp ring. It failed to pierce the armor, but it still startled him. A few beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. He looked behind him and saw nothing. His eyes widened. "What the hell? There's nothing there, but I can feel a powerful presence closing in."
He pushed the thought aside and was about to attack again when another sword flew at him from behind. This one struck with even greater force. Its blade flashed, and the impact drove Tesoro back a full step.
This time, Tesoro wasn't the only one startled. Hawk-Eye, Fujitora, and Rayleigh all turned toward the sea behind them.
Within moments, two ships had appeared in the distance. Everyone present recognized the one in front: Ye Chen's Death God. Behind it sailed Trafalgar Law's Heart Pirates.
"Him?"
Tesoro's eyes widened. The sight of his enemy made his blood boil, but as he thought about it, his shock only deepened. "He hit me with a sword from that far away? His Observation Haki is that strong?"
"Ye Chen!"
No one was more excited than Boa Hancock. Just when she was about to reach her limit, Ye Chen had arrived.
Hancock rubbed her eyes hard, as though she were dreaming. Tears streamed down her cheeks, and her beautiful eyes filled with tender, joyous affection.
No matter how cold and proud she seemed before others, she was still a woman. Beneath that lofty facade, she too wanted someone to lean on, someone who would cherish her.
"He's here!"
Euphlandra and the other women wept with relief. If