114. Kill the Celestial Dragon! The Devil Wakes Up!

The sky above Marineford echoed with a deafening roar, charged with the intent to kill.

Whether this kick could end the lives of the Celestial Dragons or not, it would surely unleash chaos across the entire sea!

Amidst the gaze of the world, only Hancock's silhouette darted across the scene.

"No, don't... you cursed woman..."

Before Charlos could finish his plea, Hancock swiftly descended from the sky above him, her movements precise and unwavering.

Entangled by the Conqueror's Haki, the kick landed squarely in Charlos's stomach!

Even though Hancock didn't make physical contact with Charlos's body,

Due to the Conqueror's Haki, the gap between them was less than a meter!

The force behind that kick, brimming with terrifying power, sent Charlos' inflated form hurtling through the air like a cannonball!

The crushing weight from the impact felt like a mountain bearing down on him!

In an instant, Charlos' abdomen was squeezed and contorted, bones audibly cracking under the immense pressure!

Suddenly, a deafening explosion echoed across the battlefield!

As Charlos made contact with the ground, flesh and blood erupted from his body, creating a gruesome pool of blood foam!

The entire world seemed to hold its breath in that moment, enveloped in an eerie silence.

Then, in the very next moment...

The world erupted into a cacophony of cheers!

"Excellent work!"

"Down with the Celestial Dragons!"

"Put an end to these villains!"

Perhaps overcome with excitement, countless people shed tears of joy, their faces filled with happiness!

From that moment onward,

The once formidable aura of the Celestial Dragons crumbled beneath Hancock's feet!

A seed of rebellion swiftly sprouted in the hearts of countless individuals!

The entire world plunged into an unparalleled state of chaos!

On Sabaody Archipelago,

Numerous ruthless pirates surged towards the Celestial Dragons from the tumultuous surroundings!

At Amazon Lily,

The two younger sisters of Boa Hancock witnessed the gruesome demise of Charlos, his form disintegrating into a mist of blood.

Deep within their hearts, the haze that had obscured their vision for years now dissolved into glimmers of clarity!

Meanwhile, on the execution platform,

As they beheld the Celestial Dragon Charlos reduced to a pool of blood and scattered in the air,

Kong furrowed his brow, his icy gaze betraying his thoughts.

Except for Garp and Aokiji, who remained relatively composed,

A nameless anger surged within the hearts of the other Marines!

Among those who reacted most intensely were Sengoku and Akainu.

As the Marine's Fleet Admiral, allowing a pirate to slay a Celestial Dragon in front of the Commander-in-Chief of the entire military and the entire world!

Even though several behemoths stared at him, there was no denying it!

This marked his failure as the Marine's Fleet Admiral!

And for Akainu, this sight mercilessly trampled upon the justice he had always upheld!

On the other side,

On the Moby Dick, Whitebeard erupted into laughter upon witnessing this spectacle.

"That bunch of bastards, parading around like false gods every damn day, are a real thrill to take down!" Bullet's gruff voice resonated with an inexplicable sense of joy and liberation.

Since the death of his comrade, Bullet had lost his purpose in life, and his animosity towards the World Government had only grown stronger.

That's precisely why he joined this war!

To seize any chance to tear down the entire world!

In some ways, his motives resembled Kaido's.

However, while Kaido sought chaos out of sheer impatience and a desire for an impossible death,

The moment Hancock kicked the Celestial Dragons to their demise.

Kaido could vaguely sense that from this moment onward, the entire world would be engulfed in a massive whirlwind!

And that's precisely what he desired!!!

"Is this war finally about to commence?"

"Worororo...."

On the bow of the Red Force,

Observing the unfolding scene, Red-Haired Shanks let out a soft sigh and murmured, "This war cannot be halted any longer..."

"Since that's the case, we must resort to force to quell this spiraling conflict..."

As Shanks's voice trailed off, he slowly drew the Gryphon from his waist.

As Shanks assumed a stance prepared for battle, the entire Red Hair Pirates crew followed suit, drawing their weapons one by one, poised and vigilant.

Redfield remained indifferent to it all; in his eyes, the Celestial Dragons were nothing but repulsive trash.

The only thing that piqued his interest was Kong, who had imprisoned him in the submarine penitentiary Impel Down, and the newcomer Al, whose intentions remained inscrutable to him.

Above Marineford,

After Hancock kicked Charlos to his demise, the fury in her heart slowly subsided.

As Charlos Rose met his end, the haze veiling her heart shattered into countless fragments!

This nightmare, which had plagued her for endless years, was obliterated by that single kick...

Though tears shimmered in Hancock's eyes upon awakening, knowing that the death of the Celestial Dragons would have profound consequences,

Yet,

She felt no remorse!!!

With the haze lifted from her heart,

Boa Hancock radiated an overwhelming aura!

As Hancock ascended rapidly with astonishing speed, the Conqueror's Haki enveloping her legs grew increasingly solid!

"Has breaking the demonic barrier within your heart brought you one step closer to your strength?" Al remarked, observing Hancock whose aura surged throughout her body, while idly dragging his chin with one hand.

Upon sensing Al's gaze, an inexplicable sensation stirred within the depths of Hancock's heart.

However, she paid it little mind, instead interpreting the sensation as gratitude.

Hovering in the air, Hancock began to close in on Al's direction.

Just as Hancock approached within five meters of Al,

She suddenly sensed that her heartbeat... was faster than before?

Yet, Hancock couldn't discern the cause of her series of peculiar reactions.

She attributed it to the excitement of slaying the Celestial Dragons moments ago.

Arriving in front of Al, Hancock coughed twice and expressed her gratitude in a soft tone,

"I will never forget this kindness, no matter what."

Al remained silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"The hoof of the soaring dragon..."

Upon hearing these words, Hancock's expression froze, and her heart couldn't help but stir!

Hoof of the soaring dragon These four words held a secret that Hancock vowed to protect with her life!

Although the demons instigated by the Celestial Dragons had been vanquished deep within her, the broadcast of this execution had unveiled her own past...

At that moment, a realization seemed to dawn upon Hancock, and her heart trembled involuntarily!

Why is this man before me... could it be...?

At that moment, Hancock was visibly flustered, abruptly interrupting what Al was about to say:

"What do you know!?"

"I know all about your past, including the Hoof of the soaring dragon behind you," Al responded calmly.

"For many, that mark is a lifelong shadow, something that cannot be erased."

"Of course, that's only for them..."

Upon hearing Al's words, Hancock frowned and asked tentatively, "Do you have a way to erase it?"

"Of course, I've always wondered why you can't erase this kind of thing."

As Al spoke, Hancock's expression shifted subtly.

Frowning in surprise, Hancock found herself puzzled. Despite attempting numerous methods, she had failed to erase the imprint of the hoof of the soaring dragon.

And now, the man before her referred to it as a gadget?

Sensing Hancock's perplexed gaze, Al grinned and continued the second half of his sentence that he had left unfinished earlier.

"I can remove it. Interested in giving it a try?"

Boa Hancock was stunned for a few seconds. She had already slain the Celestial Dragons with her own hands, shattering the demonic barrier within her heart. The imprint of the hoof of the soaring dragon behind her could no longer sway her state of mind.

But still... why did she feel such a strong urge to agree to him?

Almost immediately after Al's voice trailed off, Hancock swiftly responded:

"If it's you... then, of course."

As these words left Hancock's lips, her cheeks began to flush.

In her heart, she began to question herself: Why did I agree?

After all, men were the very beings she despised the most!

But why... towards the man before her,

Not only did she not harbor any hatred, but whenever she saw him, her heart raced, and she experienced an indescribable sensation coursing through her entire body!

Just as Hancock found herself ensnared in a web of confusion,

Al's composed voice reached her ears,

"You've slain the Celestial Dragons, don't you feel woried?"

In the next moment,

Hancock, still grappling with her inner turmoil, suddenly became stirred up!

In an extremely domineering tone that reverberated across the entire world,

"The reason I grace this battlefield is solely due to my strength!"

"If you dare to challenge, then face me!"

At the moment Hancock's voice echoed throughout the globe, the world erupted into chaos!

Meanwhile, in the World Government Conference Room,

The Five Elders, returning from Im's side, witnessed the scene of Hancock slaying Celestial Dragons and boldly declaring war.

Instantly, the faces of the five individuals darkened to the utmost degree!

"From this moment forth, strip Boa Hancock of her title as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

On the execution platform,

Sensing Hancock's formidable presence advancing, Kong frowned and replied in a cold tone,

"After this conflict, I shall simply eradicate Amazon Lily from the seas!"

"Prior to that, starting with the most heinous criminal, Boa Hancock!"

"You shall reap what you have sown!!!"

As Kong's words echoed,

On Amazon Lily,

The eyes of all Kuja Warriors brimmed with unwavering determination!

To obliterate Kuja Tribe and capture their emperor?

"What a joke!!!" roared Kikyo in fury.

Boa Hancock's sister, Boa Marigold, brandished her large sword and cried out sharply,

"All hands, enter first-level alert!"

"No matter what unfolds, we must trust in Snake Princess. She will return to us!" declared a determined voice.

Simultaneously,

Upon hearing Kong's decree, Hancock's brow furrowed slightly, emanating an even more formidable aura.

Hancock's actions conveyed a clear message:

You desire war!?

Then let us battle!

Sensing Hancock's intense fighting spirit, Kong, Sengoku, and others' auras steadily escalated!

Whitebeard, Redfield, and others, observing that the Marines were preparing to take action, also began to elevate their auras to terrifying levels for various purposes!

"Is the World Government your target?" Robin's voice was icy, laced with a sharp anger!

She locked her gaze onto Akainu, as if a dormant demon had awoken within her!

As the executive officer of the "Destroy Ohara Buster Call," Akainu's cold visage had left a lasting impression on Robin's heart!

If not for Akainu, Robin wouldn't have spent over a decade hiding in the shadows just to survive!

Gazing into Robin's eyes, Hancock seemed to grasp something, and replied with a soft hum,

"I'll remember you. If we meet again after this war, consider it a welcome from the Kuja Pirates."

"Um..." Robin simply hummed in response, ignoring Hancock.

At that moment, Robin began to exhibit signs of being consumed by anger, and the demon lurking deep within her heart slowly stirred awake!

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