"Keep it. I still need it to spur me on. Hatred must never be forgotten!"
After a long while, Hancock finally returned to normal, raising her head to look at Vic with a complicated expression. If Vic didn't explain clearly, she really would remove that disgusting mark!
What disgusted and hated her wasn't the mark itself, but the beasts that represented it. The mark had become an integral part of her hatred, and she worried that if the hatred disappeared, the mark would vanish. What would become of her past experiences then? What would become of the persecution she had suffered? She absolutely wouldn't allow that to happen, not even if it was possible!
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, come find me again when you've let it go. Squat down! Open your mouth!"
"Huh? What... what do you want to do?"
"I'll give you something very nutritious to eat!"
"Oh! Please be gentle! Ah..."
"What are you thinking about? And what's with that expectant look in your eyes? Eat this, and I'll cleanse your body. Even if the mark on your back isn't removed, those toxins can't stay in your body any longer!"
Hancock may have misunderstood Vic's meaning, or she may not have misunderstood. After all, Hancock is also an inexperienced woman, and she may simply want to open her mouth to eat something. So Hancock squatted down in front of Vic, tilted her head back, and opened her mouth, waiting for Vic to feed her.
Vic thought Hancock had misunderstood, and then he misunderstood too. He took a Soul Fruit from his Dimensional Ring and stuffed it into Hancock's mouth, then pressed his palm against Hancock's forehead, releasing bio-electricity into her body.
Vic wanted to remove the toxins from Hancock's body now and then properly recuperate her, not to do that kind of thing.
But Hancock is different. Her admiration of over a decade can't just disappear overnight. Even if a Straw Hat Boy suddenly appears, it won't affect her feelings. Besides, she already attacked Vic earlier, which can be considered as venting her years of resentment.
Vic's performance just now rekindled her affection for him. Even Vice Admiral Momonga of the Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral had to resort to self-harm to resist her beauty, yet Vic remained unmoved by her abilities. Wasn't this rare type of man exactly the kind of woman like her, who held a high position and possessed great power, would adore?
There are plenty of ordinary men out there, nothing special or attractive about them. And since she herself is quite attractive, she naturally wouldn't be interested in ordinary men who are just as numerous as the rest of the family. Vic and Luffy were attracted to Hancock because of their unique qualities.
Moreover, her feelings for Vic predate Luffy's. She only felt resentful because she couldn't see Vic for a long time. Now that she has met the mature and handsome Vic in person, who is also the person she admired before, you can imagine how she will behave. She will become Vic's simp in no time!
Vic didn't do anything extra to Hancock; he simply forced all the toxins from the slave mark out of her cells, which then flowed into her urine along with her bodily fluids. After that, going to the toilet would resolve the problem.
After dealing with the toxins, Vic didn't stop. Detoxification was only the first step; treating the hidden injuries was the main task. This required a comprehensive examination and scan of Hancock's body. Bioelectricity needed to penetrate her various organs and tissues, examining and treating them one by one, which would take a bit longer.
With Vic's examination, treatment, and conditioning of each organ and tissue, Hancock's previously tired, weak, and heavy body was greatly relieved.
Vic's internal conditioning effects are better than the world's best massages, allowing people to relax their bodies and uplift their mood.
However, when Vic applied the treatment to Hancock's lower abdomen, Hancock's complexion became increasingly rosy, which should be a sign that her body was recovering its health. Her body also began to tremble uncontrollably, which should be due to the action of bioelectricity, which is also a type of electricity.
Hancock had probably been squatting for too long, and her body became a little unsteady. After swaying a couple of times, Hancock had to reach out and grab Vic's belt on both sides.
Well, it's a bit odd that the two of them are squatting and standing, but there are no outsiders here, so it's not a big deal. It's just normal diagnosis and treatment between a doctor and a patient, there aren't that many taboos!
After Hancock slowed her movements, Vic smelled a faint, fishy odor of urine. Looking down, he saw that Hancock had already impatiently expelled the toxins, and the ground was already wet, with a "drip! drip" sound that could be heard.
Although Hancock's trembling subsided considerably under Vic's treatment, it continued to tremble, and Vic did not stop treating her.
Vic started the examination and treatment from top to bottom, and now that he's halfway through, there's no reason to stop. Even if Hancock gets a little more benefit, it doesn't matter. As long as he gets past the lower abdomen, it will be over soon, since the important organs and tissues are concentrated in the upper body.
What Vic didn't know was that Hancock felt the area she needed the most attention to was her lower abdomen, which had always been uncomfortable. She believed this was because it hadn't been properly treated, so Hancock hoped Vic could focus on that area.
As for the uncontrollable sewers below, although she felt a little embarrassed, she no longer cared much. She was still recalling the feeling that had almost made her faint, and she just hoped that time would pass more slowly and that Vic's treatment would go deeper. The sensation there had already reached her heart!
Vic did not do as Hancock wished, but continued walking at his own pace until he had walked all ten toes.
All of Hancock's hidden injuries and minor ailments disappeared. The hidden injuries were naturally caused during battles and training, and without professional treatment, they would only accumulate and multiply, just like an old Whitebeard.
Hancock is still relatively young, and while she doesn't have many hidden injuries, she doesn't have none either. Becoming this strong hasn't come without a price.
As for minor health issues, everyone has them; they're unavoidable. Any violation of the body's operating mechanisms will lead to some minor ailments. How many people can fully understand how the human body works?
Therefore, Vic curing Hancock's minor ailments and improving her health will greatly benefit her future spiritual practice and life.
As long as Vic gives her a treatment regularly, it will not only improve the efficiency of her training but also save her a lot of time recovering her body. This is very rare, and only Vic's partners have this kind of treatment now. Even Law, who has the Op-Op Fruit, would find it difficult to achieve this level of micromanagement.
"Alright! Your body has recovered to its best condition. There's a battle tomorrow, so do your best!"
After finishing his work, Vic withdrew his hand and calmly spoke, seemingly oblivious to what had just happened, or perhaps so focused on using his abilities that he hadn't seen anything at all. With that, Vic walked out of the conference room, ignoring Hancock's complex gaze, which held a mixture of shyness, expectation, resentment, and tenderness.
Even though Hancock is known as the most beautiful woman in the world, he doesn't want to do anything to her now; the strange feelings he had before were just a side effect of conditioning his body.
Other tissues and organs also experience side effects during the treatment, but the sensations produced by each organ and tissue manifest very differently in the brain. It's not that Vic intentionally wanted Hancock to experience these side effects; they are just that—side effects, absolutely side effects, Vic swears.
A short while later, Hancock also left the meeting room. She seemed normal, but a small wet patch of cloth and a pool of slightly reddish liquid remained where Vic had been standing.
Who knows when someone will come to this meeting room again? It's hard to say if the pool of liquid will still be there, but the small piece of fabric will definitely still be there. I wonder what kind of drama the first person who found it will imagine—probably a love story! Probably some action! Probably something exciting! Probably something to look forward to!
After leaving the conference room Vic, Vic saw the python guarding the door. The python immediately moved aside when it saw Vic, clearly afraid of his aura. Vic ignored the Orochi and quickly returned to the room the Navy had arranged for him. He didn't sleep, but just sat cross-legged on the floor waiting for the next day.
Hancock felt refreshed after leaving the conference room, though it was a bit chilly down there. She lost interest in exploring Marine Headquarters and instead found a high-ranking Marine to take her and the giant python to their lodgings.
With Hancock's beauty and the lingering springtime charm in her eyes, few could resist her allure. If this Marine hadn't been traveling alone, other Marines would probably have been vying to lead the way.
Hancock's residence wasn't far from Vic's, and the Shichibukai all stayed there to rest. Even though Hancock knew where Vic lived, she didn't disturb him.
Nothing substantial happened between them; they'd only just met and gotten to know each other briefly. It was too early to talk about anything else. And what about Luffy? That was a question she needed to think about carefully. Who did she truly love? Was Luffy just a replacement for Vic?