Chapter 108.2 : 18th Rank!

"Ran-sama, what transpired just now, is it true?" Hancock sobbed briefly, then recomposed, wiped away tears, and gazed at Uchiha Ran with anticipation through the light curtain.

"Yes, it is true," Uchiha Ran affirmed.

What unfolded?

Not much, really.

He vanquished Hancock through sheer might.

Similar to Uchiha Madara's foresight, he applied Transcription Seals on Anko, placing two in one go, set to activate when Hancock was in sight.

When confronted with Kyōka Suigetsu and the time-devouring ability, Hancock had no room for resistance.

Hancock, raised in a family that advocated strength over everything, embraced the belief that power equaled beauty. Being from Amazon Lily, a pirate nation that championed violence and power, the strongest were considered the most beautiful.

As the Empress of the Amazon Lily, Hancock was naturally the most powerful on the island.

Now, crushed ruthlessly, Hancock held deep admiration in his heart.

Had it not been for the reason Hancock despised men, she might have surrendered.

Yet, acknowledging that there was a way to erase the imprint of the The Hoof of the Soaring Dragon, he experimented on Hancock.

The outcome was a resounding success.

Though the mark on Hancock's back reappeared after leaving Golden List's special space, it didn't deter her belief.

So, at this moment, she cried in disbelief.

Not out of sorrow, but tears of joy, celebrating for herself and her two sisters.

She rejected men and held extreme aversion.

The three sisters were abducted by human traffickers in their childhood, serving as slaves to Celestial Dragon.

In the eyes of the Celestial Dragon, they were almost equivalent to dogs in the eyes of ordinary people.

Even regular folks may wear a pleasant façade due to the unwavering loyalty of dogs, but Celestial Dragon are a different breed!

This incident intensified her aversion towards men.

It was then that the Celestial Dragon left the enduring slave mark known as the "The Hoof of the Soaring Dragon" on their backs.

This became her greatest shame.

Whenever the memories of that time resurface, shivers run down her spine.

Soon after becoming the Empress of Amazon Lily, she concealed the fact that she had once been a slave. To mask it, she gradually adopted an arrogant and violent demeanor, presenting a "mask" in front of everyone.

Celestial Dragon's slave mark haunted her dreams.

Uchiha Ran, while investigating, discovered that this mark was strikingly similar to the Thunder God's mark. It wasn't a mere tattoo but rather akin to sealing techniques.

No wonder despite Hancock possessing such power; it allowed the mark to persist.

However, in Ran's presence, it was inconsequential and easily eradicated without a trace.

"Ran-sama, name your terms, and this Empress will comply."

"Be a mediator for this Empress and two younger sisters."

Hancock extended a sincere invitation, accompanied by a captivating demeanor. In the ninja world, many silently urged, "Agree to her quickly."

Simultaneously, Hancock's words provoked contemplation.

Can anything truly be accomplished?

The Fifth Hokage-sama was quite impressive too.

"Don't forget that.

"Erasing the mark is a trifling matter for me.

"Just agree to Anko being your inheritor, and she'll gain an opportunity to visit your world for a day. Afterward, I'll naturally assist you and your two sisters."

Uchiha Ran didn't demand much.

No one understood Hancock better than him.

Once the mark was erased, Hancock, along with the entire Amazon Lily, would be under his control.

"Alright, I agree."

Hancock swiftly manipulated the light curtain.

But soon she inquired, "Ran-sama, is it for the fruit ability's inheritance or the Conqueror's Haki?"

"Can't you provide both simultaneously?"

"The golden list indicates that the reward level isn't sufficient. Anko can only choose one of the two: either acquire the Love fruit ability and its combat techniques or inherit the Conqueror's Haki developed by me at same level."

"Is that so?" Uchiha Ran contemplated for a moment, then decided for Anko: "Devil Fruit power."

Apart from the Conqueror's Haki, there might not be this opportunity in this village.

Observation Haki and Armament Haki are learnable. Anko can learn them in the pirate world, and Hancock can teach her hands-on. With the same fruit ability, she should quickly get the hang of it.

"Alright, Ran-sama!"

Hancock hastily made her choice.

The next moment, both light curtains vanished simultaneously.

The light curtain in front of Anko transformed into a beam of light and merged into her body.

Then, her body underwent a dramatic change.

Firstly, her height increased. In her twenties, she gained a few centimeters, all added to her legs, rendering her figure remarkably slender and enhancing her legs instantly.

Subsequently, her appearance underwent changes, although her overall look remained the same. Her facial features, however, exhibited subtle improvements—larger and brighter eyes, a more defined nose bridge, a more delicate face, and lavender hair darkening to purple, growing rapidly and reaching waist-length.

What excited men and evoked envy in women was the reshaped bust line.

It wasn't just about growth; it seemed more stylish.

The entire transformation lasted merely ten seconds.

Yet, in these ten seconds, everyone witnessed the evolution of a young beauty into a peerless stunner.

Not only her appearance and figure but also Anko exuded a mysterious aura, brimming with a unique charm that made people involuntarily admire.

Men and women alike were captivated!

"Longevity!"

Countless hearts shouted.

Anko's transformation surprised even Uchiha Ran, and his gaze fluctuated.

He couldn't help but feel that Anko now possessed certain attributes.

Similar to that renowned senior high school girl... Kasumigaoka Utaha!

"Perhaps I should prepare a silk machine?

Uchiha Ran contemplated.

The golden bell rang punctually.

This time, the person on the list was Jiraiya again.

"The Art of Summoning!"

In the holographic image, Jiraiya summoned two Toad Sages, Fukasaku and Shima.

19th: Sage Shima (one of the top leaders of Mount Myōboku, known as the elder-level confidant of Great Toad Sage, possessing a powerful Sage Jutsu Chara, mainly responsible for screening those entering the Mount Myōboku trial.)

Blood Pact: Jiraiya

18th: Sage Fukasaku (one of the high-level leaders of Mount Myōboku, known as the elder-level confidant of the Great Toad Sage, with an extremely powerful Sage Jutsu Chakra, mainly responsible for screening those entering the Mount Myōboku trial.)

Blood Pact: Jiraiya

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