Chapter 31: Eh?! There's a Man Next to Big Sis Hancock?!
"You killed a Celestial Dragon?!"
Hancock's voice trembled with disbelief.
She hadn't misheard.
This mysterious man standing behind her had just casually admitted to slaughtering a Celestial Dragon.
She had heard the rumor from Sandersonia earlier, but she only half-believed it.
Celestial Dragons were scum, yes. But their status made them practically untouchable.
Even now, as a Shichibukai, as the Pirate Empress, the thought of revenge against them had never crossed her mind.
It was impossible.
Insulting one was death. Killing one? Unthinkable.
Yet the Marines had sent two Admirals to Sabaody the moment it happened.
That alone proved the rumor was real.
"Of course. Why would I lie?"
"I was sent here from Sabaody by your fellow Shichibukai, Bartholomew Kuma."
"If no Celestial Dragon died, do you think the Marines would dispatch both Aokiji and Kizaru at once?"
As he spoke, Rok calmly grabbed a red silk robe from the rack and draped it over her shoulders, covering her.
(He still sneaked one last appreciative glance at the world's most perfect figure.)
"Believe me or not—soon the newspapers will scream it across the world. Too many witnesses. The Government can't suppress it."
His tone darkened.
He needed to reach Marineford fast.
The World Government would demand blood to save face.
They failed to catch him. They failed to catch Luffy.
But they did have Robin and Nami.
And according to Aokiji's message— they were going to execute them alongside Fire Fist Ace to send a message to the world.
To the Government, it didn't matter who the real culprit was. They just needed bodies on the scaffold.
"Big Sis! There's a man outside trying to force his way in! Looks like that super rookie Straw Hat Luffy!"
Sandersonia burst in, green hair flying.
Then she froze.
Her sister—naked—with a man standing inches behind her.
And Hancock hadn't turned him to stone?!
What in the actual hell?!
"Straw Hat Luffy?"
Hancock seized the distraction like a lifeline, jerking her gaze away from Rok's stupidly mesmerizing eyes.
Damn it—why were they sparkling like stars?!
And… did he really kill a Celestial Dragon?
"That idiot's with you? Ro… Rok!"
Her voice stayed icy, but her composure was cracking.
"Yeah, he came with me. Try not to fight him—he's worth 300 million, after all."
Rok finally remembered Luffy existed.
He'd been a little distracted.
"Fine. Since you're together— you'll both face my judgment!"
Hancock spun away to change, cheeks burning under her cold mask.
Rok was escorted by a stunned Sandersonia to the central arena, where Luffy was already waiting.
They were thrown in the middle of the colosseum, surrounded by thousands of Kuja warriors.
Rok went along without resistance.
He knew exactly what was coming.
Hancock wanted to petrify him publicly.
Too bad.
Petrification immunity acquired.
Her Mero-Mero powers were about to meet their hard counter.
"Hey, Rok! Why are we just sitting here?! We gotta steal a ship and go save the others!"
Luffy scratched his head, completely lost.
"Relax. No one's sailing anywhere right now."
Rok glanced at him, debating.
A few days ago, when he was still a Marine, he already knew Ace had been captured.
He hadn't told Luffy yet— because the second Luffy found out, he'd charge straight into Impel Down and die.
But now that they were on Amazon Lily… it was time.
"Just leave the next part to me. Rest up."
"We've got some serious fights coming."
"Fights?! With who—Admirals again?!"
Luffy's eyes lit up.
Rok didn't answer.
Because at that moment—
A vision in purple-red cheongsam, curves that defied physics, long legs crossed like a queen—
Pirate Empress Boa Hancock strode in and took her throne.
The entire arena fell silent in worship.
She looked down, violet eyes locked on Rok.
"Douglas D. Rok."
"Come forward."
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