Chapter 123 - Post-War

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After the war was declared over with the arrival of the Red Hair Pirates, Lepus came to Sengoku.

Sengoku, who had returned to his human form, was a little confused as to why Lepus seeing him.

Once in front of Sengoku, Lepus then without further ado, said firmly.

"I want a seat in the Sichibukai. But I have conditions.

"What?"

Sengoku was quite surprised by Lepus' statement wanting to become a member of Sichibukai. And to be honest Sengoku also felt a little relieved. Because if Lepus becomes a Sichibukai, then it will be a huge additional power for them! Especially when they lost several other Sichibukai because of this war.

However, Sengoku was also a bit hesitant about it because of what happened with Teach's 'betrayal' also with what conditions Lepus will asked for.

"If you worried I will do something like what Blackbeard Pirates did, you don't need to.... Well, indeed I have some hidden agenda, but it's not negative for the 'Justice'.... Maybe."

Lepus smirked slightly.

Sengoku frowned deeply. But then he asked.

"What conditions?"

Lepus then said the conditions.

"Boa Hancock is allowed to resign!"

"What!? Why did she have to resigned?"

Hearing the conditions asked by Lepus, Sengoku was quite surprised and confused.

Lepus then opened the gap calling Hancock out and holding her hand. Lepus then said the reason.

"Because she's my wife! And now she's pregnant!"

Hancock blushed slightly at Lepus' statement.

And it's true that she is currently pregnant. When they were in the gap, Morrigan who had a 'sixth sense' felt there was a very small and very faint aura in Hancock's lower abdomen! And from the estimate, it seems that the 'pollination' occurred during their first night.

Meanwhile Sengoku was even more dumbfounded and speechless after hearing Lepus' excuse and seeing Hancock blush! He didn't think at all that the cold woman could be melted by Lepus!

Seeing Sengoku just silent because he was dumbfounded, Lepus spoke again.

"Well, you and the ones up there could consider it first.... Alright! That's all I wanted to say. We'll leaving here! .... Ah! I think now you understand why Rosinante-san warned you long ago. I hope you don't forget it! Bye~!

After that, Lepus and Hancock re-entered the gap. And then they left Marineford.

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After meeting Sengoku, Lepus and his four women boarded a Marine battleship and left Marineford.

And a few hours later, they found the Heart Pirates submarine, Polar Tang, which had returned to the surface. They went to the deck of the submarine.

"How's the rubber brat conditions?"

Lepus asked about Luffy's condition to the Heart Pirates crew who were on deck.

"How did you know we'd show up here? We were a little scared because we thought the Marines were coming."

Bepo said but instead of answering Lepus's question, he asked back.

Hancock then answered Bepo while pointing at her big pet snake.

"I told Salome to follow you from the sea.... And don't be presumptuous to interrupt my husband, beast!"

Hancock also snapped at Bepo who had previously interrupted her husband, Lepus.

"Sorry...."

Bepo who was shouted at did not dare to fight back and just looked down glumly.

While the rest of the crew was surprised.

"What!?"

"Husband!?"

"Rex Lepus is husband of Pirate Empress!?"

"Seriously!?"

"What the heck!?"

"Guuhhh! I'm envious!"

They were astonished to realize that the 'husband' that Hancock was referring to was Lepus.

Then, Law emerged from the cabin and answered Lepus' previous question.

"I've done my best.... The success of the operation depends on his condition. He's taken quite badly.... I can't guarantee his safety either."

After Law declared Luffy's state, on the deck of the battleship appeared a crowd of people shouting!

"That's not surprising! Hiiha!"

"That's right! That's right! Strawhat have done his best!"

"We were able to escape from prison thanks to him too!

"And now we are going to the land of our dreams, the Kamabakka Kingdom!"

"From Newkama Land to Newkama Holy Land!"

Seeing them suddenly appearing and exclaiming, the Heart Pirates crew was quite surprised!

""""Who are they!?""""

Lepus answered and told.

"They're Impel Down's runaway prisoners."

Then, Ivankov jumped down onto the Polar Tang deck and spoke.

"Mugiwara-boy was so badly injured that he couldn't stand up in Impel Down! But he didn't give up and kept fighting! And all that so he could save his brother! .... But his brother instead died right in front of him to protect him! It's no surprise that he goes into shock and falls mentally!"

Hearing Ivankov's statement, the Newkamas responded.

"Truly!"

"He's been trying!"

"We know ourselves!"

"Right!"

"Fight, Mugiwara!"

"Hold on!"

"You can do it!"

They provide moral support and hope Luffy can survive and recover soon.

"Then, are you a friend of Mugiwara-boy?"

Ivankov looked at Law and asked.

Law then replied calmly.

"No.... There's no obligation for me to help him. But, if you want an excuse, should I give you?"

Hearing Law's question, Ivankov denied it.

"No! No! That's not necessary! Sometimes, it's instinct that drives person to act!"

A moment later, the cabin door opened again. This time, it was Jinbei who looked bandaged who came out.

"You're Trafalgar Law from North Blue, right? Thank you for saving my life."

Jinbei looked at Law and thanked him.

"If you don't rest, you will lose your life...."

Law said back and suggested that Jinbei should rest because he was also badly injured.

But Jinbei shook his head.

"It's useless.... I can't calm down. I've lost something very precious to me.... However, Luffy-kun feels worse than me. When he lost consciousness, it must be a protective mechanism to prevent him from losing his life due to mental shock.... I'm worried about what will happen when he wakes up...."

Hearing Jinbei's words, the others fell silent. They know Luffy is very shocked because of Ace's death. And it will definitely cause deep trauma to him.

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