Shanks burst out laughing, hearty and bold. "I knew it. This young man really is extraordinary. And I was right, hahaha..."
Beckman wore a solemn expression as he quickly scanned the newspaper. He said gravely, "Crocodile was taken down by him. That's how he seized the Shichibukai's Throne."
"This Chris had already made a complete plan before setting out to sea. He knew exactly what he wanted."
"Now that he's become a Shichibukai, if my guess is right, he'll recruit a large number of newcomers, then advance into the New World."
Beckman shook his head and sighed. "I originally thought he was merely a promising newcomer."
"But I never expected him to possess the power to shake this world. It's truly astonishing."
The New World, somewhere on the sea.
Aboard the Kuja ship, in a certain room.
At this moment, there was only one person inside: Boa Hancock.
She stood before the window, gazing at the blue sky and white clouds outside. As she watched the rippling blue sea, a gentle breeze swept past and lightly lifted her glossy black hair.
Her peerless beauty was utterly captivating!!
"Chris, I miss you so much..."
Hancock once again sank into her narcissistic fantasy, muttering to herself. The sight was truly comical.
"I'm already prepared. When are you coming to marry me, Chris?"
She raised her delicate hands before her. Her two pure-white thumbs symbolized her and Chris conversing.
Her right thumb represented Chris. It moved slightly, and with an incomparably gentle gaze, it called out passionately, "Hancock~~"
Hancock's left thumb responded. Her breathtaking face wore a blissful smile. "Chris, are you going to marry me?"
Chris wore a white suit. He knelt on one knee, took out a diamond ring, and said tenderly, "Hancock, I love you. Marry me."
Hancock wore