However, she could also see Rayleigh’s genuine concern for her.
He meant well.
But this really wasn’t necessary.
“I don’t need it, Rayleigh. Take them and leave. Now.”
Hancock said firmly, turning away to continue packing her things. Once everything was in order, she’d head straight out to sea.
Though the Vivre Card in Luffy’s hand had inexplicably been struck and destroyed by lightning, she still had a small piece left.
Hancock looked at the tiny fragment of the Vivre Card in her palm and was about to put it away when she noticed it shift slightly toward the stinking bum.
Huh?
Coincidence?
She frowned.
Before she could even process it, a sudden sword slash came at her—completely unexpected.
The abruptness of it stunned everyone present.
What the hell?
Was this part of the plan?
Why didn’t anyone say anything beforehand?
Hancock raised her right arm, coated in Armament Haki, to block the seemingly casual strike.
But the small Vivre Card in her hand fell to the ground…
From afar, it felt like you could see flames blazing atop her head.
She glared furiously at Rayleigh, her expression a tangled mix of confusion and anger.
“RAYLEIGH!! You had better give me a damn good explanation!!”
Hancock demanded, barely suppressing her rage.
And honestly, it wasn’t just her.
Even Marco, standing closest, was stunned.
‘What the hell?’
‘What’s going on?’
‘Why do you guys always pull this kind of stunt?’
‘Couldn’t you have given me a heads-up?’
‘Why do you have to catch me so off guard? What good does this even do you?’
But Marco quickly realized—this was about to turn violent.
Good!
A fight sounds perfect right now.
Though this woman was undeniably beautiful—so beautiful it was almost surreal.
No wonder she was called the most beautiful woman in the world.
Just like Pops was the world’s strongest man—both titles were well-earned.
But if it came to a real fight, Marco wasn’t holding back either.
The Whitebeard Pirates owed Vir too much. Before the Summit War, he was absolutely 100% on Vir’s side!
Vir pointed east? Then strike east!
Thankfully, he didn’t have to play the son anymore.
Time to fight!
He was about to step in and back up Rayleigh—
When Rayleigh suddenly raised a hand and stopped him.
“Don’t move!”
Rayleigh barked.
But his tone only irritated Marco.
‘Damn it!’
‘Who the hell do you think you’re talking to like that?’
‘You trying to treat me like your son or something?’
Still, no matter how annoyed he was, only Rayleigh and Vir knew the full script.
And since Vir hadn’t said anything, he couldn’t act recklessly.
Rayleigh looked at Hancock, his eyes full of earnest pleading.
“Hancock, just trust this old man once! Would I ever do anything to harm you?”
He spoke sincerely, his tone heartfelt.
Hearing this and seeing the desperation on Rayleigh’s face, Hancock was confused.
In her heart, she didn’t believe Rayleigh would ever try to hurt her.
But still—did he really need to draw his sword just to convince her to accept treatment?
Who even was this man?
What was his relationship with Rayleigh?
Yet, seeing Rayleigh’s fatherly gaze, Hancock—still frowning—decided to explain.
“I already have someone better in mind. I don’t need him.”
Hearing this, a trace of doubt flashed in Rayleigh’s eyes.
That wasn’t just some scar left from battle.
It was the “Hoof of the Soaring Dragon” — an inescapable mark of the Celestial Dragons, etched so deep it seemed engraved into her very bones.
They had searched for a way to remove it before, but every attempt had failed.
And now she says she’s found someone else who can do it?
Impossible.
It was already miraculous enough that Vir could do it.
When Vir first mentioned it, Rayleigh had nearly jumped with joy.
Because there truly was no known method to erase it.
“Who?” Rayleigh asked, frowning.
He wasn’t worried about anything else—he just didn’t want Hancock to be deceived.
After hesitating a moment, Hancock reluctantly said the name.
“The ship doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates—The Deceptive Doctor, Vir.”
“I was planning to ask for his help to remove it.”
The moment she spoke…
Everyone there froze.
Who?
Vir?
She even gave his full title and affiliation.
It couldn’t be anyone else.
Surely, she meant the same Vir they all knew.
Everyone instinctively looked toward the bum.
Even Rayleigh couldn’t help but sneak a glance.
Could there be a more absurd coincidence?
Seriously?
She was going to look for him—and he literally showed up at her door.
Rayleigh’s face finally broke into a smile.
Perfect.
Now the old man wouldn’t have to feel guilty at all.
After all…
The person she was looking for was already here.
“I see…” Rayleigh murmured, lowering his head in fake regret.
But he couldn’t hide the smirk tugging at his lips.
Hancock saw that expression and thought he’d been convinced.
But suddenly—
A second slash, this one imbued with supreme Conqueror’s Haki, came flying toward her again!
What!?
Hancock’s eyes widened in shock!
Was he trying to kill her!?
Rayleigh, you bastard!
Despite the thoughts racing through her head, she had no choice but to dodge.
There was no way to block that kind of slash.
What she didn’t know was that Rayleigh’s slash would never actually hit her…
And along her evasion path—
Unnoticed by anyone, a small, ghostly figure floated silently in the air.
Watching Hancock forced to dodge, Vir finally grinned.
It was time.
As Hancock twisted in mid-air to counter Rayleigh’s attack—
“Position Swap!”
“Time Domain!”
Suddenly, Vir appeared out of thin air—right behind Hancock.
In his hands, he held a massive basin, filled with crystal-clear water that carried a strong floral fragrance.
Hmm.
Everything else Vir made either looked terrifying or disgusting.
But his poisons?
Those were packaged like luxury skincare.
Without hesitation, Vir splashed the entire basin toward her.
Hancock panicked.
Her Observation Haki had just picked up on someone appearing behind her.
No warning. No presence.
Just like that lightning strike that zapped Luffy earlier.
So sudden, it was terrifying.
When she saw the shimmering liquid flying toward her, a dreadful premonition surged in her heart.
She tried to dodge—
But for some reason, both the man and the liquid were far too fast!
It felt like…
She couldn’t escape!
How did he even get behind her!?
That was the only thought left in Hancock’s mind.
And in Vir’s mind, there was one question too.
Why could Hancock sense him?
Back on the ship, even Marco hadn’t noticed when he moved.
Was it because he had initiated an attack?
*SPLASH!*
The basin of clear, fragrant water crashed straight into Hancock.
Vir splashed it extremely evenly.
From head to toe, she completely soaked.
Hancock even almost swallowed some.
Thankfully, she shut her mouth just in time.
Vir’s technique was just like that of a rural housewife—too much laundry washing had made him exceptionally skilled at splashing water…
Hancock was momentarily stunned by the sudden drenching.
It was water.
Even scented with flower petals.
What was this guy doing?
If you’re going to launch a sneak attack, at least do it properly.
Instead, he just splashed water on her!
Looking down at her nearly transparent wet clothes, Hancock finally snapped.
First, Rayleigh suddenly wants to kill her, and now this bastard dares to ambush her as well?!
An inexplicable ripple began to emanate from Hancock.
The air itself grew increasingly turbulent.
Soon, an overwhelming pressure bore down on everyone present.
Marco’s eyes widened in shock.
This woman actually had Conqueror’s Haki?!
He honestly had no idea that the world’s most beautiful woman packed that kind of punch.
One in a million, and she was one of them?!
Even he didn’t have that!
Marco’s face was tense.
Not that the Haki affected him—it had no effect on him.
He was just flat-out jealous.
The others around her looked uncomfortable, but none collapsed.
Because Hancock’s pressure was zeroed in on Vir alone.
At this point, she was genuinely furious at the man in front of her.
She stared at Vir expectantly, just waiting to see him buckle under the pressure—screaming in pain, convulsing on the ground, eyes rolling back as he foamed at the mouth.
But…
That didn’t happen.
Under her overwhelming presence, Vir didn’t even flinch.
Foaming at the mouth?
He even had the nerve to flash her a dazzling smile.
Well…
All she could see were scraps of food clinging to his yellowed teeth—with some even missing.
Hancock was visibly shaken.
This man… who the hell is he?!
He had no overwhelming aura—he just showed up out of nowhere!
How could he be completely unaffected by her Haki?
But the moment she saw that toothless grin, all her suppressed rage boiled over.
This bastard still dared to mock her?!
Unforgivable.
She’d smash every last one of those teeth!
She moved to lunge at him—only to realize something terrifying:
She couldn’t move.
Huh?
Panic hit her instantly.
What’s going on?!
Why can’t she move?!
She could barely even stand.
No way…
Could it be…
That water just now?!
Hancock’s mind raced, but her body grew weaker by the second.
Meanwhile, Vir watched as Hancock swayed, on the verge of collapse.
His grin widened even further.
It was working—just as expected.
The more poison he used, the faster it took effect.
She couldn’t even last a few seconds.
Of course, Rayleigh had been splashed too, but he was perfectly fine.
This meant he was beyond the drug’s threshold.
He could probably drink it like tea and be fine.
*Thud.*
Hancock collapsed to the ground.
She had no strength left at all.
Apart from her clothes, not a single part of her was wet—
Her skin had absorbed it all.
Now, she couldn’t even lift a finger.
She was practically a vegetable.
Her two sisters tried to rush to her side, but were blocked.
Yamato stood at the entrance, glaring at them coldly.
Her massive kanabo gleamed ominously.
One wrong move, and she’d bash their heads in without hesitation.
The sisters could feel her strength.
But their big sister was in danger—there was no time to hesitate.
Even if it meant dying, they had to charge forward!
They both transformed into their snake forms, lunging toward Yamato.
But two swift hand chops from Rayleigh dropped them both to the floor.
Watching this, Hancock wanted nothing more than to kill Rayleigh!
But soon, she forced herself to calm down.
The situation was already like this.
Raging wouldn’t change anything.
“Rayleigh. I never thought you’d team up with these rats to trap me!” Hancock said, voice chillingly calm.
“It’s all to treat you.” Rayleigh replied with a helpless look.
But that only made her frown deepen.
Still sticking to that excuse?
Even now, when she couldn’t resist at all?
And he was still pretending?
Treatment, treatment—who the hell treats someone like this?!
Forced sales were one thing—but forced treatment? What kind of twisted logic was that?
Look at all this mess! Does this look like treatment to you?
Does it?!
And look at that so-called “doctor”!
That lecherous look in his eyes!
Rayleigh! You’re seriously calling this “treatment”?
The world’s most beautiful woman is lying here, completely unable to resist—
And you’re handing her over to this perverted bum?
What do you think is going to happen?!
It’s over.
In that moment, Hancock truly lost it.
She would rather die than be defiled by a man like that!
But she couldn’t even move to end her own life.
All she could do was lie there helplessly, watching the smiling doctor stroll toward her.
Vir looked at her expression—and he grinned like a man who just hit jackpot.
Yes. Good. That look of disgust… that’s exactly what he wanted.
Now then—
Have you thought about what kind of power you’re going to give me?
Nyehehehehe~
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