With that, Chris went back to swinging Blood Red without looking back.
A flicker of hesitation crossed Hancock's face.
But a moment later, her gaze hardened.
"Chris, I love you!" Hancock declared.
"I want to be the only woman by your side—the one who holds a place in your heart!"
Saying it seemed to take every ounce of courage she had.
At her words, Blood Red stopped in midair.
Now that she had said it aloud, Hancock seemed to have nothing left to fear.
Her expression settled, and she continued, "Chris, I fell in love with you the first time I saw you!"
"I'd never felt anything like it before."
"You were the first person to ignore my beauty. There was something different about you, and it made my heart race."
"And the terrifying strength you showed won me over completely!"
"From that moment on, I decided I would become your woman."
Once she started, Hancock poured out everything she had kept in her heart.
She paused, then went on. "You were the one who gave me the courage to set sail again."
"The reason I entered the New World and kept expanding my territory..."
"It was all for you."
"I know you're a man who intends to accomplish something great on these seas."
"So I'm willing to face any danger for you. I'd do anything for you."
"Anything that might help you, I've done with all my strength."
Hancock's eyes shone with sincerity. "Chris, I've fallen completely in love with you!"
(Everyone, Hancock finally confessed! Were you looking forward to this? Let's celebrate! The most beautiful woman in One Piece has truly fallen for our protagonist, heart and soul. Hee hee! ︿(￣︶￣)︿)
Aboard the Chris, inside the Training Room.
Hancock gazed at Chris with open adoration.
"Chris, let me