Hearing Gamineon's arrogant words, the warriors of the Kuja tribe burned with righteous fury.
"Let's go help! Even if we have to fight to the death, so be it!"
"That's right! The warriors of Amazon Lily have never feared death!"
"For the sake of Empress Boa Hancock and Marguerite, we must attack! We will defend Her Majesty with our lives!"
"The moment I decided to follow the Snake Princess to sea, I cast aside all fear of death. No matter what, we must protect her!"
"Let's fight! We cannot let these scum harm Her Majesty!"
Marguerite fell silent, weighing the pros and cons, her expression conflicted.
Sandersonia, however, didn't hold back. She scolded them angrily, "Stop this foolish talk right now!"
"You are all citizens of Amazon Lily! How can we stand by and watch you throw your lives away?"
"We set out together, and we must return together—everyone must make it back safely. No reckless sacrifices!"
Sweetpea bit her lip, her face full of worry. "But we can't keep delaying like this… When will Lord Chris arrive? That bastard won't wait forever!"
As if confirming her fears, Gamineon, now done analyzing Hancock, smirked and called out, "Well? Made your decision yet?"
He licked his lips, laughing loudly. "Boa Hancock, in this world, strength is everything!"
"I am overwhelmingly powerful. What more do you need to consider? Just submit to me already!"
"I may adore you, but even my patience has its limits."
His gaze turned predatory, his voice dripping with menace.
"If you keep refusing… then I'll have to take you by force."
"You might get hurt—but that's unavoidable. I don't want it to come to that."
Hancock's delicate brows remained furrowed. She had considered countless strategies, but none seemed viable.
This man was practically invincible. No matter what she did, she couldn't defeat him.
"Marguerite, Sandersonia… take the others and leave. Now."
Hancock turned to the Kuja warriors, her expression stern as she issued the order.
The women immediately understood—she was preparing for a last stand, ready to sacrifice herself.
"No! Sister, we fight together! If we die, we die as one!" Marguerite shouted, her voice resolute.
Sandersonia glared at Gamineon, gritting her teeth. "We won't leave. Not even if it costs us our lives!"
"That's right, Empress! We stand with you!"
The Kuja warriors roared in defiance, unshaken in the face of death.
Just as Hancock was about to speak, Gamineon cut in, his voice icy.
"You're all eager to die, huh?"
His eyes darkened as he sneered. "Fine. I'll slaughter every last one of you."
Then, a cruel idea struck him.
"Ah… Boa Hancock, I've found your weakness."
His grin widened. "If I take your people hostage… you'll have no choice but to surrender, right?"
"So let me ask you one last time—will you be my woman?"
"If your answer displeases me… I'll start killing."
"One. By. One."
Hancock's rage exploded. In an instant, she lunged at Gamineon like a released arrow.
"You vile bastard! Don't you dare touch them—DIE!"
Her high-heeled foot shot toward his head with enough force to split the air.
"Too slow. Against me, your attacks are worthless."
Gamineon dodged effortlessly, his smirk turning sinister.
"Good. Very good. You've exhausted my patience."
"Since that's the case… let me give you a little punishment. A taste of despair."
With that, he raised his right arm, muscles bulging. A pale white aura enveloped his fist, shimmering ominously under the sunlight.
Hancock's pupils shrank.
"RUN—NOW!"
Her usual haughty, uncaring demeanor shattered. For the first time, her face twisted in panic.
The Kuja warriors didn't hesitate—they turned and fled.
"Too late."
"Behold… the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!"
Gamineon roared and punched the air.
CRACK—BOOM!
Space itself fractured, white fissures spreading like spiderwebs. The ground split apart, trees toppled, and the shockwave raced toward the fleeing women.
Screams filled the air as every last one of them was sent flying, crashing to the ground in disarray. Though none died, many were injured, their bodies bruised and battered.
"See that, Boa Hancock? This is my power!"
Gamineon's voice was icy. "That was just a warning. If you still refuse…"
"Next time, I won't hold back. I'll slaughter them one by one."
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