Chapter 264

Hancock paused, then nodded emphatically, "I understand!"

Naito, he's concerned about my health, isn't he?

Almost impatiently, Boa Hancock raised her chin and looked arrogantly at the ship's doctor, "What are you waiting for? Come and examine me!"

"Okay, sure."

Outside the room.

"Naito, what kind of bewitching potion did you give that Pirate Empress?!"

Binz, filled with jealousy, said, "She was just faking illness to trick you into coming here!"

"I really have to remind you again, don't do anything reckless!"

Don't talk nonsense.

Naito's lips twitched slightly.

If nothing unexpected happens, this must be a case of lovesickness unique to the women of Amazon Lily.

Sigh, in the end, it's because I'm too charming.

There's no way around it, who wouldn't like Naito?

Soon, the ship's doctor opened the door, her face full of puzzlement. "I did a quick check-up, Vice Admiral Naito. Apart from her injuries, she shouldn't have any other ailments."

"He was faking illness after all!"

As Binz spoke, he stared intently at Naito's back.

The proud and arrogant Pirate Empress could actually do this?

How much love must there be? Is being handsome and talented enough to be this popular?

No way! I have to keep a close eye on Naito; I absolutely cannot let my good brother make a mistake!

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Naito nodded slightly, then stepped into the room.

Naito,

Ain stood in the middle of the room, arms crossed, her gaze towards Boa Hancock filled with disgust. "She's faking illness!"

"I don't!"

Boa Hancock jumped out of bed in excitement and stood barefoot on the floor.

Her foot bones were slender, and because her skin was unusually fair, the veins were clearly visible.

"Naito!"

The Empress was somewhat anxious and hurriedly approached Naito, saying, "I didn't lie to you! How could I lie to you!"

"Alright,"

Naito raised his right hand to block her. "It doesn't matter whether you lied to me or not, just don't cause me any trouble."

Doesn't matter?

Am I really so insignificant in Naito's eyes?

My heart started racing again, my cheeks flushed again, and sweat poured out once more.

"This humble servant..."

Naito watched helplessly as the woman collapsed to the ground again with a thud.

"Is this never going to end?"

Ain frowned.

Still pretending?

Is this woman truly the ruler of a nation, and also one of the most formidable pirates on the high seas?

How can you be so shameless!

Naito, without even turning around, grabbed the Empress by the shoulder and threw her back onto the bed. "Doctor, examine her again. Binz, get out."

"Ah?"

Binz, who had just poked his head in through the door, opened his mouth, then muttered curses as he retreated.

The ship's doctor immediately came in and began examining Boa Hancock again.

There wasn't even a need for a thorough examination; her expression had already changed.

"This--"

The ship's doctor stammered, "Something's not right! Everything was normal just now, how did you become so weak!"

"What?"

Ain was stunned, forgetting all about whether Hancock's open collar was attractive to Naito; she looked at the ship's doctor in disbelief.

Is she really sick?

"It's not just illness,"

The ship's doctor exclaimed in shock, "She's practically dying! Her condition is deteriorating rapidly; if this continues, she'll die of organ failure very soon!"

"Is that so?"

Ain was completely stunned.

What's wrong with this woman? Can she possibly control her own body?

Naito gave a slight smirk.

I retract my previous conspiracy theories.

The Kuja Clan is indeed a special race unlike ordinary people.

Perhaps they really can only give birth to daughters.

Naito looked down at the Pirate Empress lying on the bed, barely breathing.

In that case, let's try talk therapy.

"Boa Hancock, open your eyes, it's Naito."

Ain turned her head in surprise, wondering what Naito was doing.

But the moment Naito spoke, the Empress's body suddenly trembled.

You are not allowed to die.

"Naito?"

Ain was completely confused.

What does this mean?

Did Naito really think he could do that with just a few words?

"Naito!"

Like a zombie rising from the dead, Hancock sat bolt upright in an instant. "I won't die!"

She looked up at Naito with almost teary eyes, "I knew it, Naito, you still care about me! I'm so touched!"

"Eh!!"

Even a composed and level-headed naval officer like Ain was stunned into silence.

What's wrong with this woman?

The ship's doctor was utterly dumbfounded; all her years of medical experience had been completely overturned!

Then, a little later, in the warship's mess hall.

"Is that really true?"

An officer who was familiar with Binz couldn't hide his surprise in his voice.

"Don't tell me you don't believe it, I can't believe it either,"

Binz sighed deeply, "But the truth is, that woman might die if she leaves Naito."

Isn't this a good thing?

The officer chuckled, "That's the most beautiful woman in the world! No wonder she's Vice Admiral Naito!"

Binz glanced at him sideways. "Go tell that to Ain."

The officer chuckled, then said somewhat mischievously, "Caught between the Pirate Empress and Major Ain, even Vice Admiral Naito must be having a headache right now, right?"

Naito's office.

The table was piled high with food, and Naito was eating heartily without saying a word.

To his left, Ain stared intently at the woman sitting to Naito's right.

Boa Hancock smiled radiantly, picked up a piece of meat with the bone, and gently tried to feed Naito, "Naito, ah—"

"Letting you stay here is already a huge favor, don't push your luck!"

Ain couldn't take it anymore, stood up, and raised her hand to knock the meat out of Hancock's hand.

However, her strength is far inferior to Hancock's.

Hancock dodged her with a flick of her wrist, the meat already shoved towards Naito's mouth. "Get out of my way, you filthy woman! I'm only sparing you from turning you to stone because of Naito!"

"You're welcome to give it a try!"

Ain was not afraid.

She even wished the woman would make her move quickly.

How can there be such a disgusting disease?

What do you mean by saying that leaving Naito would likely mean certain death?

Unfortunately, their current mission is still to safely deliver this woman to Marineford!

They even contacted headquarters to ask how to handle the situation, and the answer they received was to be patient for now.

The New World is currently in a state of disarray, and is precisely the time when it lacks military strength.

"Snort."

Although Hancock was seated, her gaze towards Ain was full of condescending contempt. "I have promised Naito that I will not act recklessly. Be thankful that you have escaped with your life."

Her arrogant demeanor infuriated Ain.

I really want Naito to punch this woman in the face!

But Naito couldn't make a move.

Forget about hitting her; even saying a few harsh words to this woman would get her slapped across the face.

Ain glanced at Naito, who was stuffing himself with food.