Chapter 152: Assualt on Hina

On the Miss Love Duck, Ben was sitting in the Radio Room. He had a good chat with Sumi and Belo Betty. He thought about calling his other girls on Clockwork Island. Ben knew one of his girls was slightly upset with him. 

As he was about to pick the radio, the door opened. "Master, we have a situation," HQ said. 

Ben put down the radio and turned to HQ. "What is wrong?" Ben asked.

"We have one Marine ship pursuing us. I was going to get Alvida and the other girls, however they are having their meeting right now," HQ replied. 

"Good you came to me first, let me have a look and see, if we need them we will call for them," Ben said. HQ nodded.

Ben got up and went into the corridor. He saw Kaya yawning walking down the corridor. She looked cute. "Hi Kaya, are you going to join the girls?" Ben asked.

"I was going to get something to eat," Kaya replied. She noticed Ben was in a rush going somewhere.

"Are you going somewhere?" Kaya asked.

"HQ told me there is a Marine ship chasing us so I was going to look initially then if needed ask the other girls," Ben replied.

Kaya nodded. "I can come as well," Kaya said.

"Are you sure, you looked tired," Ben said.

Kaya remembered her days back in her hometown when she was ill and constantly tired. She could not do anything and spent her days on the bed. She was not going to let that happen again. "I am fine," she said with a determined look. 

Ben smiled. He picked her up in her arms, in the princess position. Kaya yelled. "You pervert," Kaya said. Although she did not put up any resistance. 

HQ smiled at the interaction between Kaya and Ben. 

"This will be quicker," Ben said. They all headed up to the deck of the ship. Ben got out on the deck and he could see they had already left Alabasta and were on the open ocean. 

BM was there to greet them. BM saw Ben carrying Kaya. "My lord, Kaya, sorry we disturbed you," BM said. 

Kaya blushed. "We were not doing that yet," Kaya replied.

"Yet?" Ben asked and added, "Once we deal with this threat, I will make sure to spoil you." 

Kaya moved her arms. "I did not mean that," Kaya replied.

"Maybe I should give some love to Nojiko or Vivi instead," Ben teased.

"No, I don't mind. Someone needs to protect them from this beast," Kaya said meekly. 

"Master look there," HQ pointed out. 

He could see the ship. It was somewhat close. It was a standard Marine ship for the most part however the sails were a bit different. The top sail had "Hina" written on it. The top half of the hull was dark pink, and the deck house was a very light blue.

"Hina," Ben said. Ben smiled. 

"Pervert," Kaya said.

"My lord wants her to join," BM said.

"Will this one be easier than Tashigi," HQ said.

"Probably worse," Ben said. 

"She is the same rank as Smoker and has devil fruit," Ben explained. 

"Another logia?" Kaya asked. 

"No, she has the Cage-Cage Fruit," Ben replied.

"The iron cages are very strong and hard to get out of so you need to be careful," Ben added.

Suddenly a cannonball was fired towards them. HQ saw this and flew into the air and kicked the cannonball away. The cannonball hit the ocean and exploded. 

"They fired at us and gave us no warning," Kaya said.

"That's Hina for sure," Ben said. Another cannonball headed towards them. HQ punched it out of the air. 

"Lets go and disable the ship," Ben said. He also wanted to see Hina. 

"I feel like you thought of something perverted," Kaya said. BM nodded.

"Hey," Ben said.

"My lord, should I get the other girls?" BM asked.

"No, we should be able to handle this," Ben replied. 

BM nodded. HQ also heard them and nodded. Ben started transforming into his hybrid form. 

"Captain, I can transform as well and fly," Kaya said. Kaya wanted to show she was not a princess who needed his protection all the time. She also was getting more comfortable in her beast form and wanted to use it more often. 

"I can carry you," Ben said. Kaya looked at Ben. Ben saw she was determined and looked like she was on a mission. He smiled. 

"Okay," Ben replied. Kaya got off him and transformed into her beast form. 

"My lord, I shall get my weapon and join us," BM said as she ran into the Bridge`s staircase. 

Ben started flapping his wings and took off. Kaya followed suit. HQ already was in the air. All three of them headed towards the Marine ship.

They were cannonballs firing towards them. They all dodged each one and landed on the deck. 

"They are on the deck," said a random Marine.

"They look like Demons," another marine added. They all had horns, tails and wings. Their were different colours however to the observer Ben, Kaya and HQ all looked like demons. 

Ben saw a blue haired woman pointing her sword at them. "I had a feeling you would go first," Tashigi said. 

"Stop, I will take you all down," Tashigi added. 

"Master, she is even thinking like us, she should join the crew," HQ said. 

"I will never join you," Tashigi shouted. 

"Our beloved Tashigi will never be with you," said a random Marine holding a sword.

"I am not that bad," Ben joked.

"Hina, want to know who came on her ship," Hina said. Hina was a tall, slim woman with dark brown eyes and pink hair. She wore dark red lipstick and glasses. Hina wore a burgundy-purple two-piece suit over a white blouse. She had dark brown shoes and a pair of dark gloves. 

"The Love Pirates are here as you had shot us," Ben replied.

"Hina saw a pirate so Hina shot," Hina said. 

"Well, we are going to stop that shooting," Ben said.

Hina smiled. "Capture them," Hina ordered.

"We need to disable the ship's sail and engine," Ben ordered. The girls nodded. 

The Marines charged at them. "Master, I can take care of them," HQ said. Ben nodded. He flew towards Hina. Tashigi tried to swing her sword at Ben, however Kaya got in the way and blocked the attack with her arm. 

Kaya flew back. Tashigi jumped back. "I won't lose again," Tashigi said. She knew she lost to both Ben and the demon looking Honey Queen. 

Kaya looked at Tashigi. She seemed desperate. Tashigi charged at Kaya. She swung her sword. Kaya dodged the sword. Tashigi swung again aiming for the upper body. Kaya saw this and took a step to the side. 

Tashigi lifted the sword and swung down. Kaya caught the sword with her hands and yanked the blade off her. Tashigi fell to the ground. 

"Ben is right, you are a bit stubborn but your heart is in the right place," Kaya said. 

"I can't lose this easily again," Tashigi said. She had tears on her face. 

Kaya saw this and transformed back into her human form. She approached Tashigi with her sword in her hand. "I was once very weak and sick. I could not get out of bed for some days," Kaya said.

"But then I met Ben who saved my life from my servant who wanted to kill me," Kaya added.

"Why are you telling me this?" Tashigi said. 

"Because I can see the pain you are going through here. The Marines are not the good of the world as you think they are," Kaya said. 

"You just want me to join you," Tashigi said.

"My Captain does but I as well, in fact the entire crew wants you, you will be happier with us," Kaya said as she handed the sword over to her. 

Tashigi did not respond. She looked down. "Please think about it," Kaya said as she transformed back into her beast form. 

A Marine charged at Kaya. "You did something to our beloved Tashigi," said the Marine. He swung his sword. Kaya punched him in the stomach. The Marine took the hit and spat some salvia out of his mouth. He went down. 

Meanwhile HQ was fighting the Marines. The Marine swung his sword at HQ. HQ moved out of the way and kicked his stomach. The Marine stumbled back. HQ followed up with a punch to the face as he went flying into the air and went down. 

Another Marine shot at HQ. HQ ducked and ran towards the Marine. She got close to him and kicked the gun from his hand. She proceeded to punch the Marine in the chest. She punched him in the face and stomach. He yelled in pain and went down. HQ picked the gun up and flew up. 

"She is flying," another Marine said. They raised their guns and started firing. HQ flew around the mast. The mast was being shot. HQ also fired at certain areas of the mast damaging the structure and the sails. 

While Kaya and HQ were having their adventures, Ben approached Hina. 

"Hina, I want you to join my crew," Ben said.

Hina laughed. "Hina, thinks you are a funny man. Hina will never join a pirate," Hina said. 

"Kimono Sleeve Cage," Hina said. Hina extended her arms out and cage bars came out. The cage surrounded the area near Ben. She smiled and quickly closed the cage. Ben saw the cage closing in and flew out. 

"You have to try harder Hina," Ben said. He wanted to play with her. Hina let the cage go. She looked up.

"Hina will capture you," Hina said.

"Cage Strike," Hina said. Hina raised her hand and shot iron rods at Ben. Ben dodged each one. He kept flying around. 

"Demon Beam," Ben said. He focused his energy on his hand and shot it at Hina. 

Hina saw this attack. "Cage Closure," Hina said. She extended her hand out and created a cage around her. Ben`s attack hitted the cage and a small explosion was seen. A black smoke cloud appeared. As the smoke cleared a cage was seen around Hina. Hina was undamaged. 

"Hina thinks you are strong," Hina said. 

Ben smiled. He flew down back onto the ship. "You are strong as well," Ben replied. 

"Hina wants to know why you took down Crocodile?" 

"So you have heard from Smoker," Ben said. He paused. "He was taking my crew`s country. I was not going to let him. I made a promise to her and all my crew. I will keep them happy and protect what is precious to them and help them in their journey," Ben declared.

"That includes you as well," Ben said. 

Hina's heartbeat skipped. She touched her chest. She could feel it pounding. Ben saw Hina looked different. He was about to go her when an explosion rocked the Marine ship. Hina lost her footing however she quickly recovered. Ben flew up. 

BM flew over and she held the Yellow Gun in her hand. "My lord, I have attacked the ship and destroyed the rudder," BM reported.

HQ flew over. "Master, the sails have been heavily damaged," HQ reported. 

Kaya also flew over to Ben. "Tashigi is still being stubborn," Kaya said. Ben nodded.

"Okay, let us go then. Hina, next time we meet, you will join my crew," Ben said. 

"Hina," Hina muttered. 

The four of them left Hina`s crippled ship. Hina was stunned. Tashigi approached Hina. 

"I am weak," Tashigi said. 

"Hina thinks they are strong," Hina replied.