"..."
Hancock stared at Luo Chen's back for a long time until he completely disappeared from her sight, while the Kuja Pirate Ship' crew who came to pick him up had already arrived, but she didn't notice at all.
"Elder sister..."
"Sister, we've come to pick you up..."
Hancock's two sisters Sonia and Marigold, stood at the bow of the ship and called out to Hancock, who was on the deck of the warship.
"Hmm... I understand... Let's go, Salome!!"
Hiss...
The pet Salome followed Hancock onto the outstretched snake head and returned to the Kuja pirate ship.
"Sister, thank you for your hard work this time. We've already prepared a celebration banquet for you. Shall we go over now?"
Sonia and Marigold approached her and spoke to her quietly.
"No need, you can go and eat by yourselves. I'm going inside to rest; there's no need for you to wait for me here..."
Hancock pressed her hand to her face, shook her head in refusal, and then went straight to her private room in the cabin to compose herself.
clatter...
"Hmm, we don't know where they are right now, this is really troublesome. Without Vivre Card, even finding someone is a hassle. Should we go to the ship and wait for them, or... um?!"
Just as Luo Chen stepped into the bustling commercial street and scratched his head in frustration, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a small tail appearing behind him. It was a man in a black suit, dressed like a secret agent. After a moment's thought, he grinned and disappeared into the street.
"..."
Meanwhile, the man in black hid in a dark corner around the bend, glanced around, then took out a green Den Den Mushi from his pocket, picked up the receiver, and dialed an unknown number.
"Hello, it's me, Black Sparrow. I've been ordered to track down Shichibukai Luo Chen, and I've made some progress. He's currently wandering around Area 39 of the Sabaody Archipelago. From what he's said, he seems to be trying to reunite with his companions. What's the next step? Please give your instructions!"
If, as Luo Chen had predicted, the man was indeed a special agent, an outer member of the government's CP0, who had accidentally discovered Luo Chen, who had just arrived on the island, and followed him all the way, reporting the information he had seen and heard to his superior.
"Yes, be careful and don't let him find you. Keep tracking him and try to find out about his crew member, Miss Catherine. We need to report to the Celestial Dragons, Saint Orange."
The person opposite him paused for a moment, then gave him instructions.
"I see..."
The man, holding the microphone, indicated that he understood, but was immediately interrupted by a voice.
"Understand? What do you understand?"
Who is it?
Hearing an unfamiliar voice beside him, the man jumped up as if he had stepped on a landmine, drew his pistol, and looked around, shouting orders.
"Hehehe, who are you? Didn't you just lose track of me and follow me all this way? How come you still don't know who I am?"
brush...
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Chen appeared in front of the man with a whoosh, startling him so much that he took several steps back before he reacted and exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Luo Chen's face.
"Hmm, it's you, Shichibukai Luo Chen. How did you find me? My whereabouts should have been perfectly concealed, how could you..."
"Flawless? Heh, just bragging. I noticed it the moment you followed me. Actually, if I hadn't activated my Observation Haki, I might be considered perfect, but..."
Luo Chen explained to him with a smile.
"Damn it... Now that we've been discovered, there's nothing we can do. Pirate Luo Chen, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're Shichibukai."
I'm telling you, even before you were wanted, the Celestial Dragons Saint Orange had already issued orders to bring back Miss Catherine and capture you at all costs.
Although you are now Shichibukai and have been pardoned by the government for all your crimes, you must hand over Miss Catherine!
Black-clad agent Heique raised his pistol, aimed it at Luo Chen's head, and threatened him.
"Huh?! I must say, you lackeys of the government and the Celestial Dragons are indeed extremely loyal, but your only flaw is that you're incredibly stupid. Even on the verge of death, you still dare to threaten me. Who do you think you are? How dare you say such a thing?!"
Luo Chen was speechless, stunned by his obsequious attitude and idiotic nature. He shook his head and slowly explained to him.
"What do you mean? Do you intend to attack government personnel? To disobey the Celestial Dragons ' orders? Aren't you afraid of losing your Shichibukai title?"
Upon hearing this, Heique realized that Luo Chen opposite him had murderous intent towards him and knew that he was no match for him, so he asked a series of questions in an attempt to frighten him.
"Hehehe, how interesting. No matter what you say now, you can't change your fate of being killed. But I can tell you something generously before you die..."
Becoming Shichibukai was initially just a way for me to step onto that stage and witness the pinnacle of power on the sea. Now that my goal has been achieved, I don't care whether the Shichibukai title is revoked.
Secondly, I have already made my stance clear regarding the actions of the Celestial Dragons and the government. If that guy dares to appear in front of me again, I will not hesitate to draw my sword and kill him.
Finally, Catherine is an important companion I acknowledge and am determined to protect. I will not allow you to take her away from me. If you want to do so, you will have to step over my dead body.
Luo Chen's words made Heique on the other side tremble, and he pointed his pistol at him with a shaking motion.
"You, you traitor! Pirates are indeed the least trustworthy people. Since that's the case, then I'll eliminate you right here and now..."
After saying that, he pulled the trigger repeatedly, and several bullets shot out from the muzzle, aiming straight for Luo Chen's vital points.
Swish swish swish...
Bang bang bang!!
"Hmph, so-called murder isn't like what you're doing."
Luo Chen moved his body lightly, dodging several incoming bullets in succession. The bullets he dodged exploded on the wall behind him, leaving several craters.
Swoosh...
"Get out of here!!"
Luo Chen gave him a devilish smile, then his body One Flash and disappeared in front of him. When he reappeared, he was already behind him. Before Heique could react, Luo Chen's fist had already struck.
Bang...
The immense force traveled from his fist throughout his body. Heique felt a sharp pain in his back and was blasted away, crashing into the wall directly in front of him and causing it to collapse.
Bang...
"Cough cough, damn it, I knew it couldn't succeed. I have to run now..."
call out...
A moment later, Heique stood up from the buried ruins, coughed twice, and said something. Then, he stomped his feet Extreme Speed on the ground, and the resulting recoil propelled him forward at Extreme Speed.
"Oh, Mr. Heique, where else do you think you're going?"
Little did he know that Luo Chen was even faster. The instant Heique made his move, Luo Chen reacted, lightly tapped the ground, and disappeared behind him, instantly appearing in front of Heique and saying to him with a smile.
"Damn it... Six Powers Play Technique... Whip Shigan!!"
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Heique's right arm spun and twisted at high speed, as if turning its head, and stabbed towards Luo Chen's chest.
" Swimming Technique? Not bad, but... Tekkai Secret Technique... Steel!!"
Clang!!
Luo Chen praised him, then his body Hardening, a bright luster appeared, and his skin transformed into a metallic skin as hard as steel.
Bang...
"Ugh~"
Heique's Shigan slammed into Luo Chen with tremendous force, and a violent roar rang out. Heique clutched his broken finger and staggered backward.
"Hmm, still trying to run? You might as well stay here... Shigan Secret Technique... Barrage... Deflect!!"
Bang bang bang...
Before Heique could turn and run away, several high-temperature Impact pierced through his body, causing him to collapse with a dull thud.