The Kuja Pirate's female warriors looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.
They couldn't understand why Hancock, usually so proud, was so terrified of reverting to age 12 that she would even lower herself to beg.
Setsuna didn't explain further, simply releasing his grip on Hancock's wrist.
Hancock bit her lip, a flash of humiliation in her eyes, but she ultimately reluctantly dispelled the petrification ability.
Just as the tense atmosphere began to ease, a massive Marine Battleship suddenly appeared on the horizon, rapidly approaching the shore.
The Battleship's deck was filled with fully armed Marine soldiers. Leading them was Marine Admiral, 'Red Dog' Sakazuki.
But even more eye-catching was the Celestial Dragon standing beside him… wearing a transparent glass helmet, with a pot belly.
The arrival of these uninvited guests immediately put everyone on the island on high alert.
Especially the Hancock sisters, who trembled upon seeing the Celestial Dragon.
Fortunately, the Celestial Dragon didn't pay attention to them. Instead, he pointed directly at Bonney, who was also trembling. "Is that the bastard child? The filthy bloodline left by that low-class woman?"
Behind him, the CP0 agent, Maha, bowed slightly. His voice from beneath the white mask was deliberately lowered. "Saint Mccanney, that girl is your descendant, Princess Bonney."
The so-called Saint Mccanney wrinkled his nose in disgust. "Doesn't she have an illness? Is her blood really usable?"
Maha whispered, "Saint Saturn has agreed to Bartholomew Kuma's request to treat her."
"Oh?" A glint of greed flashed in Mccanney's small eyes. He licked his thick lips. "So her body will soon be usable?"
"Precisely," Maha's voice grew even lower. "She is your blood. Her organs are naturally the ideal transplant choice…"
Although he didn't deliberately lowered his voice, to ensure Mccanney could hear clearly, it was still within normal range. Naturally, everyone on the island heard it clearly.
"You've got to be kidding!" Uta's eyes blazed with anger. She had been abandoned by her birth parents and once deeply envied children who had parents.
But if it were a situation like Bonney's, it would be better not to have them.
Robin covered her mouth, her eyes full of disbelief. "He actually… wants to harvest his own daughter's organs?"
She had witnessed countless dark sides of humanity, but this still sent a chill down her spine.
"She's actually a Celestial Dragon's descendant!" The Kuja Pirates' female warriors were all shocked. But there was no envy in their eyes when they looked at Bonney… only sympathy.
Bonney trembled violently, as if trapped in the most terrible nightmare.
"Hey, bastard," Mccanney arrogantly crooked a finger at Bonney. "Although you carry low-class blood, I'm in a good mood today. I've decided to exceptionally grant you the status of a Celestial Dragon."
"Come back with me," He lifted his head, using a condescending tone. "Why aren't you kneeling to thank me for my mercy?"
Bonney's body trembled even more violently. Painful memories flooded back, almost suffocating her.
"Bonney," Setsuna's voice was very soft, but like a beam of light piercing the darkness, it clearly reached the girl's ears. "Say what you truly want to say."
Hearing this reassuring voice, Bonney miraculously found courage and stopped trembling.
She remembered the suffering she had endured, the days and nights of imprisonment. But she remembered even more the warmth and paternal love Kuma had given her.
These memories intertwined, gradually transforming into a blazing fire of rage.
Bonney suddenly lifted her head. Tears blurred her vision, but the fury in her eyes was clearly visible. "My father isn't a scum like you!"
Her voice trembled with extreme anger. "My father's name is Bartholomew Kuma! You trash, scum, beast… you aren't even worthy of licking his boots!"
Silence fell over the scene. Everyone stared in disbelief. A Celestial Dragon had just been insulted!
Even the Marine soldiers instinctively held their breath. Though they dared not show it outwardly, inwardly they felt Bonney's words were incredibly satisfying.
"Bastard!" Mccanney trembled with rage, his fatty flesh shaking. "I'll chop you into mincemeat and feed you to dogs! And that wild dog Kuma… I'll torture him to death slowly in the cruelest way!"
At that moment, Setsuna suddenly spoke, his voice calm and clear. "If I remember correctly, the Five Elders strictly forbade you from leaving Mary Geoise recently, didn't they?"
"Who do those old farts think they are to control me?!" In his rage, Mccanney completely lost his mind. The words that slipped out made Maha's face beneath the mask turn deathly pale.
The corner of Setsuna's mouth curled into a faint smile, but his voice was righteous and resolute. "You dare disrespect the highest authorities of the World Government? As a Warlord of the Sea, I will teach you, a rebellious individual, a proper lesson today on behalf of the five esteemed Elders!"
"You lowly insect dare interfere with my affairs?!" Mccanney screamed hysterically, spittle flying from inside his helmet. "Maha! Kill him! Now! Immediately!"
Cold sweat streamed down beneath Maha's white mask.
As CP0, he understood better than anyone how terrifying the lineup before him was.
The Gourmet Navigation Group plus the Kuja Pirates… how was an ordinary CP0 like him supposed to handle them?
Maha swallowed hard. "I believe prioritizing your safety is more important. Let Admiral Akainu handle these ruffians."
"Useless!" Mccanney screamed hysterically. "Akainu! Go kill him! Now!"
Akainu stepped forward with a grim face. He hadn't wanted to accompany the Celestial Dragon in the first place and was now even more displeased.
But duty bound him. He said solemnly, "Chiaki Setsuna, stand down immediately. Otherwise, the World Government will revoke your Warlord status forthwith."
"Bastard! I told you to kill…" Mccanney glared angrily at Akainu, but he didn't dare continue when he met Akainu's cold gaze.
Setsuna responded with a smile. "Admiral Akainu, you should stand down. Do not hinder me from apprehending this rebellious individual who openly defies the Five Elders. Otherwise… the World Government might revoke your Admiral title first."
Being countered with the same words, Akainu's expression turned displeased. "Among the Warlords, you are one of the few I don't find detestable. I don't want to kill you, but don't get in my way."
Setsuna smiled faintly. "Admiral Akainu, are you loyal to the World Government or the Celestial Dragons? If it's the former, you should help me apprehend him."
"Naive," Akainu shook his head. Though he didn't know why the Five Elders had issued that ban, how could they possibly punish a Celestial Dragon over such a ban?