In the World of Pirates, Starting with Roger's Execution

His feet rapidly transformed into enormous gears. A vicious look crossed Bernal's face as he slammed toward the oncoming Hancock.

"A Devil Fruit user?"

Though a little surprised, Hancock hardly found it unexpected. Anyone who earned a bounty of over a hundred million in Paradise usually had something special about them, and Devil Fruit abilities were the most common advantage.

She had only recently awakened her Observation Haki, but she would not let Bernal hit her so easily. With a slight sidestep, she let him hurtle past. Unable to brake, Bernal crashed straight into the railing!

Bang!

Hancock seized the opening and lashed out with a sweeping kick!

Perfume Femur!

Bang!

Bernal reacted quickly, raising his right arm across his body. He blocked even that powerful kick without budging, and his arm showed no signs of petrification.

"Heh heh! I ate the Gear-Gear Fruit! I'm a Gear Human!"

Bernal laughed arrogantly. His entire body functioned like a precision gear mechanism, providing tremendous kinetic energy that let him unleash immense power even at a moment's notice.

"Who cares about your Gear-Gear Fruit? I will make you kneel before my beauty!"

Hancock showed no sign of panic. This might have been her first voyage, but as Amazon Lily's newly crowned empress, she had to crush her enemies with overwhelming force. Because... she was the perfect empress!

Armament Haki coated her foot, turning it pitch-black. Amazon Lily possessed a complete tradition of Haki instruction, and as its empress, she naturally knew how to use Armament Haki.

Hancock sprang into the air, spinning into three kicks as she descended!

"Perfume Femur: Armament!"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Her aim was precise. Every kick struck the exact same spot on Bernal's arm. He felt a force far heavier than before pouring into him, and the arm that