The room, dominated by pink hues and severely overloaded with hormones, was the setting.
Just a moment ago, Hancock had been impatient to remove her mark. Now, she seemed somewhat ill at ease.
Stimulated by the earlier emotions, and finding herself alone in a room with a man for the first time, Hancock's mind uncontrollably conjured up certain indescribable scenes.
A blush inevitably crept onto her exquisite face.
"Le... Leo, you may begin," Hancock said softly, biting her lip as she slowly removed the clothing from her upper body.
As she wore a deep-neck cheongsam without any inner garments underneath, once the cheongsam was shed, what was presented before Leo was completely...
Leo took a deep breath, banishing improper thoughts from his mind, and focused seriously... on appreciating the flawless work of art before him.
It was enough to make one's... blood boil.
Nice!!!
"Leo, you... haven't you looked enough?!!" Seeing Leo's lack of movement, Hancock shyly lowered her head and urged.
She knew she was attractive, but couldn't he focus on the main task first!!
"Ahem~ Hancock, turn around, with your back towards me," Leo reminded with a light cough.
Hmm~
Hancock hummed softly and slowly turned around.
Even though her movements were gentle, due to their excessive volume, they still uncontrollably swayed upon turning.
Witnessing this, Leo's eyelids twitched involuntarily.
Once Hancock turned around, a back as smooth and white as jade came into his view.
Apart from the flawed Celestial Dragon hoof imprint carved upon it, the rest was simply perfect.
"Leo, you may begin," Hancock said, gently sweeping her fragrant hair to one side, her voice as faint as a mosquito's hum.
"Relax, it'll be over soon," Leo adjusted his breathing and simultaneously released his healing power, directing it towards Hancock's back.
Under the influence of the healing energy, the mark on Hancock's back vanished at a visible rate.
In mere moments, the originally slightly flawed, pale back became smooth again, with no trace left of the mark ever existing.
"It's done," Leo withdrew his healing power and smiled slightly at Hancock.
"It's... it's really done?!!" Hancock was stunned, then immediately grabbed a nearby mirror. Looking at her now unmarked, pale back through the reflection, tears streamed from her eyes.
She never imagined that the mark which had tormented her for years could be so easily removed by Leo.
From this moment on, the last physical proof of her dark past had vanished without a trace.
The dark cloud that had hung over her head had truly dissipated.
"Alright, it's all in the past now~" Watching the sobbing Hancock, Leo felt a wave of emotion.
Hancock probably never thought she would see this day.
"Leo, thank you," Hancock turned and Leo.
Feeling the soft, pressing sensation against his chest, Leo suppressed his stirring emotions and held Hancock tightly in return.
After a long while, Hancock pushed Leo away and simply looked at him quietly, her eyes, pools of spring water, filled with tenderness.
Before this, if it were any other man, let alone touching her body, even if they looked at her with improper intent for a second, Hancock would not hesitate to turn them to stone.
However, when Hancock saw Leo willingly defy the world, throwing the Celestial Dragon before her, the passionate emotions hidden deep within her for over twenty years finally.
"Leo, could you also remove the marks from my two younger sisters' backs?!" Hancock looked at Leo, her voice urgent.
Although Sandersonia and Marigold never brought it up in front of her, Hancock knew very well that the pain and complex feelings in their hearts were no less than her own.
"My crewmate also has this ability. I'll have her help," Leo laughed evasively.
He could personally remove Hancock's mark, but for the two sisters... it was better to let Kaya handle it. Since they were all girls, it was more convenient.
"Your crewmate?!! Are they on Amazon Lily too?!"
Recalling her sister Sandersonia's words, Hancock's expression suddenly became somewhat strange.
Would she have to share a husband with so many women in the future?!!
"Correct. My ship is currently hovering above Amazon Lily," Leo nodded slightly, not hiding the truth.
His original plan was to have them meet after successfully recruiting Hancock.
"Leo, can you tell me why you truly came to Amazon Lily?!" Hancock gazed into Leo's eyes, her tone serious.
Leo didn't beat around the bush, getting straight to the point. "Hancock, I want you to join my Leo Pirates and become my woman."
Leo knew that even if he didn't say it, Hancock could probably guess.
Hancock's beautiful eyes flickered, and she let out a soft sigh.
She wasn't a fool; she could naturally see that Leo's actions were ultimately aimed at winning her over.
But she had to admit, whether it was kidnapping a Celestial Dragon or removing the mark on her back, no one but Leo could accomplish these things.
She had, indeed, fallen.
Seemingly having made a decision, Hancock's gaze suddenly became firm. "Leo, I can become your woman. But I hope that, no matter what, there will always be a place for me in your heart."
Leo was momentarily stunned, then understood Hancock's worry.
But she was clearly overthinking it.
Leo didn't immediately give assurances. Instead, he looked at Hancock with a playful expression. "First, let me see your performance."
Huh?!!
Instant Transmission!!
Before Hancock could react, the next second, she found herself in an unfamiliar room.
"Leo, wh-what is this place?!" Hancock was bewildered.
"This is my ship. Don't worry, it's very safe," Leo explained with a smile.
Not only safe, but also soundproof.
Hancock pressed her lips together, understanding dawning on her.
So eager to see her perform already, was he?!
Well, she'd make sure to amaze him!!
Hancock extended a slender, jade-like finger, gently lifted Leo's chin, and asked knowingly, "Leo, what exactly did you bring me here to do?!"
As she spoke, her finger very naturally trailed downward... Ding!
"Leo... is this real?" Hancock breathed, her voice barely a whisper as his fingers traced a line down her spine.
"Feel for yourself," he murmured, his hands sliding lower. "No brand. No chains."
A sharp gasp escaped her. "It's gone... truly gone." Her earlier shyness shattered. Her nails dug into his shoulders, pulling him closer. "Don't stop. I need to feel... everything."
"Then feel it," Leo said, his own voice rough with desire. He captured her mouth in a searing kiss, one hand tangling in her dark hair while the other gripped her hip.
She broke the kiss, her chest heaving. "Your hands... they feel so..." She couldn't finish, instead arching against him with a desperate, raw energy that surprised even herself.
"Talk to me, Hancock," he urged, his breath hot against her neck.
"It's like... I'm being reborn," she managed, her words coming in ragged bursts. "After twenty years... this... you..."
He shifted, and she cried out, her head falling back. "Leo!"
"Say my name again."
"Leo!" It was half a sob, half a command. Her composure was utterly gone, replaced by a primal need. "More. I don't want to remember anything but this."
Her cheongsam, already loose, slipped away completely. The final barrier was gone.
"Look at me," he commanded softly.
Her dark, hazy eyes met his. In them, he saw decades of pain finally, truly washing away.
"This is you," he stated, his voice firm. "Free."
A tear traced a path down her cheek, but her smile was fierce. "Then show me what freedom feels like."
"Leo... now," Hancock gasped, her fingers clutching at his back. "I need you inside me. Now."
"Tell me what you want," he growled, his hands gripping her hips.
"Just you. All of you." Her voice was raw with need. She guided him with trembling hands. "Please..."
He entered her slowly, feeling her tense around him. Hancock let out a sharp, breathy moan, her nails digging into his skin.
"Does it hurt?" he asked, stilling his movements.
"No... don't stop," she panted, her hips pushing against his. "More... I need to feel all of you."
He thrust deeper, and she cried out—a loud, unrestrained sound that echoed in the room. "Gods, Leo... right there!"
Her legs wrapped tightly around his waist, pulling him closer with each movement. The silk sheets bunched beneath them, damp with sweat.
"Harder," she demanded, her voice shaking with each thrust. "Make me forget everything but this."
He obliged, driving into her with increasing intensity. The bed creaked rhythmically beneath them. Hancock's moans grew louder, more desperate.
"I'm... I'm close," she choked out, her body trembling violently.
"Let go," he commanded, his breath hot against her ear. "I've got you."
With a final, deep thrust, she shattered. A long, broken cry tore from her throat as her body convulsed around his. Her climax seemed to go on forever, waves of pleasure washing through her.
As she slowly came down, breathing heavily, she looked at him with dazed eyes. "Again," she whispered, already pulling him back toward her. "I want to feel it again."
Night fell.
In the room now littered with scraps of her cheongsam, Hancock carefully wrapped herself in the bedsheet, her gaze towards Leo now clearly mixed with shyness and worship.
She finally understood why so many beautiful women were willing to follow Leo so devotedly.
So this was what they'd been enjoying all along.
Proud as she was, she had now been completely conquered by Leo, in every way possible.
The well that had been dry for over twenty years was now filled to the brim.
"Leo, you..." Hancock, her face flushed red, wanted to praise Leo, but the words stuck in her throat, unable to come out.
"Hancock, go change your clothes. I'll introduce you to the rest of the crew," Leo said, his voice calm.
He was long accustomed to scenes like this.
No matter your status, strength, or background. As long as you were a woman, everyone's reaction was exactly the same.
Even the powerful Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock, was no exception!
"This one understands~" Hancock responded obediently with a nod.
Now, she followed Leo's words without question.
When Leo brought Hancock to the common room, all the girls' eyes instantly skipped over Leo and locked onto Hancock.
Their beautiful eyes widened, their gazes gradually becoming mesmerized.
Before this, they had only heard that Hancock was the World's Most Beautiful Woman, whose charm neither men nor women could resist.
They had been skeptical, but after seeing Hancock with their own eyes, they believed it.
"So she really is the World's Most Beautiful Woman! She's so pretty!!"
"Are you Hancock?! So beautiful!!"
"Sister Hancock, your chest is so big! And so white!!"
"With such beautiful breasts, the Captain will have plenty to play with."
"I wish I had a figure as beautiful as Sister Hancock's."
"Her legs are so long too!!"
The girls acted as if they'd discovered a new world, looking at Hancock with expressions of envy.
It was their first time seeing such a perfect woman.
Every part of Hancock was like a piece of art.
Hearing this, Hancock couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth.
They were all beautiful women themselves, yet the words coming out of their mouths... what kind of outrageous talk was this?
No need to guess; they must have learned it all from Leo.
After all, just earlier, she herself had screamed 'daddy' countless times.
"Ahem~" Leo cleared his throat lightly, promptly smoothing things over. "From now on, Hancock is a member of the Leo Pirates. You should all get to know each other."
After saying this, Leo directly used Instant Transmission to leave.
Hancock: "..."
Once again, Hancock was surrounded by the women. Usually cold and arrogant, she now felt somewhat at a loss.
In the adjacent room.
[Congratulations, Host, on successfully recruiting crewmember Hancock. Claim reward?!!]
"Claim," Leo replied without any hesitation.
[Congratulations, Host, on obtaining Blank Fruits *12.]
Huh?!!
Leo was stunned and immediately checked the system notes.
[Blank Fruits]:
①: Place near a recently deceased Devil Fruit user to quickly absorb the dissipating Devil Fruit power, thereby re-manifesting the corresponding Devil Fruit.
②: The reborn Devil Fruit has no side effects.
③: Devil Fruits not obtained directly from the system cannot be shared between the Host and crewmates.
④: Devil Fruits not obtained directly from the system cannot be shared between the Host and crewmates.
After reading the notes, Leo's eyes immediately lit up.
Blank Fruits? Wasn't this pure Devil Fruit plunder?!
It shared similarities with Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit ability.
The difference was, one had no side effects, while the other did.
"Devil Fruits?!!" Leo stroked his chin, names of over a dozen powerful Devil Fruits flashing through his mind.
Kaido's Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type: Azure Dragon Model.
Big Mom's Soul-Soul Fruit.
Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
Akainu's Magma Fruit, Aokiji's Ice Fruit, Kizaru's Glint-Glint Fruit.
Wapol's Munch-Munch Fruit, Shiki's Float-Float Fruit, Fujitora's Gravity Fruit, Bullet's Merge-Merge Fruit.
The Army's Arrow-Arrow Fruit, S-Omaz's Thorn-Thorn Fruit, and K-Gim's Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type: Kirin Model...
Twelve Blank Fruits meant Leo could create twelve top-tier powerhouses with strength comparable to Navy Admirals.
Imagine the of leading his women to storm the Holy Land directly.
Leo had already calculated that in a little over a month, the Summit War that would sweep across the entire world would likely erupt.
When the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marines started fighting, he would go to Impel Down's Level 6 and retrieve those powerful Devil Fruits.
If he happened to run into that little black guy, he'd kill him too and take his Dark-Dark Fruit.
Finally, he'd return to Marineford, snatch Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and snag Marine Captain Tashigi.
Multiple goals achieved in one move.
After storing the twelve Blank Fruits in his system warehouse, Leo walked out of the room, thoroughly satisfied.
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