Chapter 6

As the sisters rejoiced in their newfound freedom, the palace was filled with an atmosphere of joy and relief. The slave marks, which had been a constant reminder of their painful past, were now gone. It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their hearts.

"Thank you, Nee-sama," Sonia said, her eyes welling up with tears of joy. Marigold nodded in agreement, her own eyes shining with gratitude.

"Don't thank me yet. We still have a long way to go," Hancock replied, her tone serious. "We need to prepare ourselves for the upcoming war."

The sisters nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. They knew that their journey was far from over. The removal of the slave marks was just the beginning.

Meanwhile, Elder Nyon was pacing back and forth in her room, deep in thought. She was still puzzled by Hancock's actions and her decision to train a man. However, she decided to trust Hancock and wait for her explanation.

Back in the palace, Hancock was preparing for her next training session with Luffy. She was determined to make him stronger and help him achieve his dream of becoming the Pirate King.

As she was getting ready, she couldn't help but think about the man she had left in the forest. She wondered how he was doing and if he was still training.

"I hope he's alright," she muttered to herself, a hint of worry in her voice.

With a determined look on her face, Hancock left the palace and headed towards the forest. She was ready to face whatever challenges awaited her and Luffy.

As she walked through the forest, she could hear the sounds of training. She followed the noise and found Luffy, drenched in sweat, practicing his moves.

"Luffy," she called out, making the young man turn around in surprise. "I'm here to continue your training."

Luffy grinned at her, his eyes sparkling with determination. "I've been waiting for you, Hancock," he said, ready to start their training session.

And so, they continued their training, pushing each other to their limits. Hancock was impressed by Luffy's determination and resilience, and she found herself admiring him more and more.

As the days went by, Hancock found herself growing closer to Luffy. She was drawn to his spirit and his unwavering determination to achieve his dream. Despite the challenges they faced, she found herself looking forward to their training sessions.

Meanwhile, Elder Nyon was watching them from a distance, a worried expression on her face. She couldn't help but feel concerned about Hancock's growing attachment to Luffy. However, she decided to trust Hancock and let her make her own decisions.

As the sun set, Hancock and Luffy ended their training session. They were both exhausted but satisfied with their progress. They knew they were getting stronger with each passing day.

"I'm proud of you, Luffy," Hancock said, a warm smile on her face. "You're getting stronger."

Luffy grinned at her, his eyes shining with determination. "I won't stop until I become the Pirate King," he replied, his voice full of resolve.

Hancock nodded, her heart swelling with admiration for the young man. She knew that he would achieve his dream, and she was determined to help him.

As they walked back to the palace, Hancock couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment. Despite the challenges they faced, she knew that they were on the right path. And with Luffy by her side, she was ready to face whatever came their way.