I've Changed My Mind!

"Keep this Kunai close to your side, Hancock..."

In an instant, Hancock shuddered and, through the layers of mist, noticed the gentle smile and the bright, clear moonlight-like figure.

"Hana, Lord Huayue, that Kunai is..."

"Ah, there's Teleportation Technique engraved on the handle of the Kunai. Compared to a few years ago, you've grown quite a bit taller and become even more beautiful."

"Really... really? I... I've been... by Lord Huayue..."

Bang! The door was kicked open, and an old voice rang out, followed by a group of people rushing to stop it.

"Wait, Elder Nyon, my sister is still taking a bath..."

"The war that is sweeping the world won't stop just because she's taking a bath. Get out of the way and get Hancock to agree to the Navy's summons to Marineford!"

In the blink of an eye, a group of people gathered at the bathroom door, instinctively looking into the bathroom.

Hancock's instinctive dive into the water, and Huayue beside her, shocked everyone.

"Um... my benefactor!"

"Uchiha Huayue?! You bastard, you're trying to kidnap Hancock again, and now you dare to show up in the bathroom, you old geezer..."

Before he could finish speaking, a heart suddenly pierced through the water and landed steadily on the Flame Flower.

"Who are you calling an old hag! Flame Flower, get her out of here right now!"

"Yes, elder sister..."

With a mournful cry, Flame Flower, lying on the ground, was carried out by the Boa Sisters, Huayue smiled gently.

"I'll wait for you outside."

"Wait... wait!"

Watching the figure she longed for walk out the door, Hancock gritted her teeth, quickly dried her hair, and hurried out of the bathroom.

"Flame Flower!"

In the boudoir of Kuza Castle, Hancock's almond-shaped eyes gently nibbled at her nails, occasionally casting a death stare at the Flame Flower beside her.

Huayue smiled silently, accepted the wine handed to her by Boa Marigold, and nodded slowly.

"You've all grown up healthy, that's wonderful..."

"Don't give me that crap. Didn't you take over Kaido's territory and hide your forces while waiting for the right opportunity?"

"For someone like you, who usually doesn't care about anything, to leave Wano Country, must you have encountered some troublesome matter? If you have something to say, say it quickly, don't waste my time here!"

With a cold snort, the Flame Flower, which was guarded against by Huayue as if it were a thief, made Huayue chuckle.

"Your temper is much more volatile than it was when you were younger, Flame Flower. Actually, I only came here this time to borrow Hancock's identity Seven Warlords of the Sea..."

"My purpose is simple: I would like to ask you to accept the Navy's invitation. The upcoming war will not be limited to Marineford; the entire world will be affected."

"It might even make the legend a reality, if that bothers you..."

"I have no problem with that. As long as I am with Lord Huayue, no matter what lies ahead of me, whether it be a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, it will be no problem for me!"

Hancock spoke cheerfully, her eyes sparkling like stars, as if she were envisioning the future in her mind.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

A mouthful of blood nearly spurted from Flame Flower's mouth. Didn't you say that destroying the entire Amazon Lily Island was nothing when you asked me to agree?

How could she change her mind so easily? A woman who has completely lost her way in the whirlwind of love!

"That's great! I was worried about how to get you to agree, but now it seems that a problem has been solved. It's really unexpected."

"Ah! My Lord Huayue is worried about me, it truly... truly makes me incredibly happy!"

"This guy who's obsessed with love is hopeless. Hey, Uchiha Huayue, are you planning to interfere in Whitebeard's execution as well?"

Shaking her head helplessly, Flame Flower turned her gaze to Huayue again, only to find that Huayue shook her head slightly.

"It wasn't me, but Kaido, Linlin, and Golden Lion. Their pirate alliance saw an opportunity and could no longer suppress their ambitions..."

"As you know, the so-called pirates are those who everyone votes for themselves and only believe in their own existence, just like in the Rocks Pirates."

"If Whitebeard dies, the territory he occupied will become a target for them to divide up, especially Fish-Man Island, as well as the pirates who take the opportunity to devour the Whitebeard Pirates."

As she spoke, the wrinkles on Flame Flower's old face deepened, but Huayue still did not stop talking.

"Furthermore, the Navy and the World Government seem to be bringing an end to this Great Pirate Era, because Vegapunk's research has made new progress."

"Even the Seven Warlords of the Sea system may be destroyed along with this change, and what's worse..."

She murmured softly, Flame Flower's pupils contracted, and Hancock suddenly realized what was happening, her brows furrowing in disbelief.

"That's just a legend, how could it possibly exist?"

"The passage of time often erodes people's understanding. Human understanding is far too ambiguous. Immortality is also a possibility. Isn't the legend I've proposed another kind of truth?"

"Let's prepare in advance. A new era is about to begin. Maybe future pirates will have to change their titles and start calling themselves explorers."

As she spoke, a smile inexplicably crept onto her lips. Huayue turned her head and looked at Hancock gaze was wandering to the side.

"Don't worry, I'll keep you safe in secret. You might even see something unexpected."

"Close-fitting... body protection!"

With a thud, the Boa Sisters rushed forward.

"Big sister! You're hitting me at the airport! Wake up, big sister!"

Ignoring the chaos, Flame Flower sighed deeply, gazing at the figure before her who had no worries about the passage of time, Flame Flower felt powerless.

"Since it's your promise, you'll definitely keep it. I'm betting everything on you this time, so don't lose to Kaido and the Navy."

"Gambling? This isn't gambling; it's simply making the right choice at a crossroads in life."

"Alright, let's set off now, Hancock. Tell the Marine Vice Admiral leading the way that if they want you to participate in the war, just activate the World Government's special vortex..."

With a gentle smile and her palms circling in the air, Hancock nodded emphatically after Huayue's figure disappeared.

"Someone, prepare a boat for me, and we will head to Marineford immediately!"

In the dead of night, a silver moon moved from east to west, its bright light shining down on the naval warship. The Onigumo sat alone on the deck, his expression cold and stern.

If seven days pass and Boa Hancock still hasn't accepted the invitation to Marineford, she'll crawl back to Marine Headquarters, even if it means crawling.

The dark sea suddenly rippled, and when Onigumo looked up, he saw the Kuja Pirates ' sails billowing as the sea serpents moved.

"Hey, Navy guy, I've suddenly changed my mind. It wouldn't hurt to go and see the world's strongest. Let's go."