One Piece: Saving Hancock with the Batto Batto no Mi

Sabaody Archipelago, Island 41

In the living room of the three-story villa, a mournful whimper echoed. "Woo~! Woo~! I'm sorry~! No... Don't..." Perona sobbed, her voice filled with complaints. She huddled on the sofa, clutching a teddy bear, while before her stood the three Boa sisters with terrifyingly "friendly" smiles. At this moment, they continuously pinched the pink-haired little lolita's chubby cheeks, leaving red marks on her cute face.

Faced with Perona's pitiful gaze, Sephiroth saw the menacing appearance of the three girls who had fallen into "dark mode," and initially he didn't want to interfere.

However, he changed his mind. If only I had talked to Perona about the three Boa sisters beforehand, perhaps today's incident wouldn't have happened. Therefore, he felt more or less responsible for the matter. With a light cough, he then persuaded the three women:

"Cough!... This is actually just a misunderstanding, that's enough!"

Hearing that, Hancock immediately released her hand from the little lolita's cheek, and with a smile, she suggested, "Sephiroth. I see this little one has a lot of potential! How about I take her back to Amazon Lily Island and train her properly?"

"Ah! This... No, no? I think it's better to let Perona stay as she is." Sephiroth turned his head slightly, not daring to look directly at Hancock. In this situation, if Perona was taken back to Amazon Lily Island, wouldn't she be tormented to death? He knew very well that Hancock's good temper was only limited to acquaintances with good relationships around her! For strangers, the girl didn't have a good temper, let alone treating someone who had just humiliated her.

Sephiroth watched as the three Boa sisters finally retracted the claws that had ravaged Perona's small face after he spoke up. He couldn't help but inwardly sigh with relief and turned to give an awkward smile:

"Hahaha! It's almost noon, and you should be hungry, right? I'll cook for you."

As he spoke, he walked closer, leading the three floating bubbles filled with food ingredients, into the kitchen. He began to take out the ingredients one by one and prepare lunch.

Hancock followed him into the kitchen and stood beside Sephiroth, who asked as he picked up a cabbage and peeled off its leaves, "Where did this child come from?"

"I brought Perona back from West Blue. Her parents, as well as the town where she lived, and its inhabitants, were all killed by pirates..."

"Oh!" Hancock responded softly. She turned and glanced at the little pink-haired lolita who was still sitting in the living room wiping away tears. Her eyes unconsciously softened a little. The three Boa sisters themselves became orphans since childhood, their parents were civilians killed by pirates. Had they not been picked up by Shakky from the outside world and adopted by Amazon Lily Island, they might have starved to death on the streets. So, out of sympathy, Hancock's slight unhappiness with Perona vanished.

After spending about two hours busy in the kitchen, Sephiroth finally prepared a delicious lunch with sixteen fragrant dishes on the table: braised tuna, beef stew with potatoes, stir-fried vermicelli with cabbage and minced meat, Mapo tofu, and fried cheese lobster with green onions. The aroma of the dishes made the four women drool.

"Hmm~! Delicious!!!"

Perona picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of lobster meat, and put it into her mouth. The delicious taste instantly submerged her in enjoyment; she felt like she was floating on a cloud. The little pink-haired lolita bit her chopsticks in her mouth and looked at the dazzling array of dishes on the table. She said, a little dissatisfied:

"Sephiroth, why do you only cook two or three dishes when you usually cook for me? It's not like this afternoon, why are there so many dishes?"

Hearing this, Sephiroth immediately turned around and said angrily, "If you cook too much, it'll be wasted if you don't finish it!"

"No! I can eat a lot." Perona replied unconvincingly.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah! Later, when you're fat enough to be a ball, I'll let Hancock throw you to Amazon Lily Island and train you hard! Let you work yourself to death every day, and if your fat isn't gone, I won't let you come back!"

Hearing that, Perona's spirits immediately wilted. She instantly recalled the scene of the three Boa sisters pinching her face with friendly smiles. If I go to Amazon Lily Island, will I be bullied by them every day? Instantly, the little pink-haired lolita looked at the delicious food on the table, and she couldn't help but feel conflicted.

She wanted to eat, but she was afraid of gaining weight!!!!

Soon, Perona saw the three sisters enjoying their food next to her. She said with a sullen face, "Aren't you afraid of gaining weight if you eat too much?"

Marigold: "I can control thunder and lightning to burn fat in certain body parts, no fear!"

Sandersonia: "The Sube Sube no Mi (Smooth-Smooth Fruit) ability keeps my figure in the most perfect condition ever."

"Oh dear! My weight seems to have increased lately. During training, it seems to be a bit tricky."

As she spoke, Hancock pinched her left hand and then her chest. The expression on her face looked a little distressed.

In an instant, the four people sitting at the dining table received a strong mental shock and their eyes were sluggish. Among them, Sephiroth was the most unbearable, unconsciously bending over and raising his left hand to wipe the blood flowing from his nostril.

Months passed, Hancock's charm seemed to have grown even greater. Hmm! In every way! If I die in bed in this life, don't even think about it, it must be Hancock who caused it!

Sephiroth cast aside the messy thoughts in his mind, forcibly calmed his excitement, and unconsciously continued with lunch.

Hancock brought her pink lips close to his ear, and after sticking out her small tongue and gently licking his earlobe, she whispered softly, "Sephiroth, I haven't been back for so long. Can you bathe with me after lunch~!"

"Alright!... Ah! No, I have other important matters to handle this afternoon."

Sephiroth almost subconsciously nodded and agreed, but he instead remembered that he had finally reluctantly refused due to various work arrangements in the afternoon. He knew that once he got together with Hancock, he wouldn't be able to get out of bed for one or two hours, and with Sandersonia and Marigold, this time would at least double! A lunch break of only one or two hours wouldn't be enough.

"That's it~! But I just bought some new pajamas~! They're still black and translucent~!" Hancock said with a hint of disappointment in her tone.

Hearing this, Sephiroth's eyes widened, and his heart pounded wildly. After taking a few deep breaths consecutively, he said in a tone filled with difficulty and reluctance:

"Oh dear! This afternoon really won't do! However, tonight until noon tomorrow, I have nothing! I'll have plenty of time later to admire your new clothes. I'll satisfy you!"

"Oh~! Okay!"

Seeing that he was so determined, Hancock had to give up in frustration, and she could only wait until night to show each other her new clothes.

After lunch, Sephiroth slipped out of the villa. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would hesitate, making it impossible to leave today!