Starting from One Piece with the Rinnegan

Hancock was completely infuriated by Kaito's behavior. She raised both hands to her chest, forming a heart shape aimed straight at him.

"Slave Arrow!"

Heart-shaped waves rippled outward from her hands, radiating in circles through Kaito.

Hancock smirked as she watched her Slave Arrow strike Kaito. In her mind, anyone who could say something like that just now definitely wasn't someone without lustful thoughts.

As long as a man was captivated by her beauty, he would be petrified. She had absolute confidence in her Love-Love Fruit abilities.

However, even after the Slave Arrow kept sweeping over Kaito for quite a while, there wasn't the slightest change in him.

Hancock stared at Kaito in disbelief and, refusing to accept it, increased the intensity of her attack. The number of pink heart-shaped waves surged.

But no matter how hard she pushed, all it did was leave a faint pink hue lingering around Kaito.

Eventually, she stopped using her ability. No matter how confident Hancock was, she had to accept the harsh truth: her power had no effect on Kaito.

Her earlier Perfume Femur had failed to work on him too—even though it could petrify non-living objects. So, there was no point in trying other attacks.

The spectators behind them wore puzzled expressions, especially Kalifa and Ain.

The two of them already had some understanding of Hancock's fruit powers, and they knew just how lethal they were to men when wielded by her.

They were certain—absolutely certain—that it was impossible for Kaito to be completely unaffected by Hancock. With her looks and figure, no man could remain indifferent.

So why wasn't her power working on him?

Mihawk's expression turned serious. He had noticed the black markings on Kaito's neck and the back of his hand.

Though they looked different from typical Armament Haki, someone like Mihawk—with his own advanced mastery—could tell: it was Armament Haki, just a more advanced form of it. Likely something refined alongside Kaito's Devil Fruit ability.

Realizing this, Mihawk's heart grew heavy. Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, Devil Fruit powers—and his swordsmanship hadn't even been revealed yet.

Did this man have no weaknesses?

...

Kaito saw Hancock standing still and finally spoke up.

"Are you done throwing your tantrum?"

Hearing his voice, Hancock trembled slightly. She knew she wasn't a match for the man before her, yet she still refused to give in.

"I admit your strength is far beyond mine... but can you tell me how you're able to block the powers of the Love-Love Fruit?"

Kaito tugged at his collar, revealing two vertical black markings along his throat.

"You don't know? When Armament Haki reaches a certain level... it can nullify some special Devil Fruit abilities."

Hancock's pupils shrank.

She had heard that Armament Haki could block Devil Fruit powers—but ever since she obtained the Love-Love Fruit, she had never encountered anyone whose Haki was strong enough to resist her.

She had almost forgotten that fact. And even if she had remembered, she wouldn't have cared. After all, she was arguably one of the most compatible users of the Love-Love Fruit. How powerful would someone's Haki need to be to resist her?

But what happened today hit her like a hammer.

So... there really was someone in this world whose Haki could reach that level.

And the most terrifying part? That Armament Haki was just one part of his strength.

Hancock stood there, dazed, staring blankly at Kaito.

Why? Why was someone with such overwhelming power a Marine?

With someone like him on their side, the World Government's position would become unshakable—and those Celestial Dragons would only become more arrogant.

Was she really going to live the rest of her life under their shadow?!

At that moment, Hancock's mood hit rock bottom. Her face turned ashen as she stood there in silence.

Seeing her state, Kaito decided—at least for now—not to take further action against her. Still, a little punishment was in order.

In a flash, he appeared beside her.

Hancock remained motionless, clearly ready to accept whatever fate awaited her.

Kaito gave her a sidelong glance and said in a low voice:

"You've made enough of a scene. Settle down. You don't want people learning about your little secret... do you?"

"...What?!"

Hancock whipped her head around, face filled with terror.

That was her most guarded secret—something she would rather die than have exposed. How did this man know?!

As her gaze met the mysterious Rinnegan in Kaito's eyes, something clicked in her mind. Her voice trembled:

"It's... it's those eyes of yours, isn't it? That's where the power comes from... Just how many abilities do you have?"

Kaito blinked, momentarily stunned.

Was she... assuming he could see through things with his Rinnegan?

Since when did the Rinnegan have X-ray vision? That was news to him.

But whatever. Let her believe what she wants.

Truth was, Hancock was one of the stronger Shichibukai. She also had Conqueror's Haki, and her potential was immense.

Once the Shichibukai system was abolished, she could be a powerful asset under his command.

And getting her to behave wouldn't be hard.

As long as someone dared to defy the Celestial Dragons, they'd be a friend in his book.

Kaito looked into her eyes and said,

"Stop resisting. I'll tell you something... something you'll definitely be interested in."

Hancock stood there limply, not responding. What could she do to resist this man?

He held both overwhelming strength... and the secret of her past.

Kaito's Rinnegan flashed with violet light.

Hancock's eyes glazed over—and his voice echoed in her mind.

"Be good. When it comes to the Celestial Dragons... I'll be the one to act."

That single sentence thundered through Hancock's mind like a bolt of lightning.

What did she just hear?

This terrifying Marine... was going to make a move against the Celestial Dragons?

But aren't the Marines allies with them?

She snapped out of her daze and looked at Kaito in disbelief. This man had thrown her world into chaos—again and again, all in a single day.

Kaito didn't say another word. He simply gave her a mysterious smile as a burst of overwhelming Conqueror's Haki erupted from him, laced with streaks of violet-black lightning.

Everyone present was a powerhouse on the seas... but under that Haki, their bodies instantly felt weighed down. A chorus of muffled groans followed.

Kalifa, Ain, and Corazon stared in confusion at the others, who looked like they'd just taken a sledgehammer to the chest. What was going on?

Of course, it was because Kaito had deliberately avoided targeting the three of them with his Conqueror's Haki.

If he hadn't, the three of them would already be unconscious in their seats.

Hancock stood closest to Kaito and took the full brunt of the shock.

A sheen of cold sweat coated her forehead.

But now, she finally understood what Kaito meant.

Of course. Someone with this level of Conqueror's Haki wouldn't submit to anyone.

This was his way of telling her—his ambitions went far beyond the Marines.

As she thought about Kaito's strength... and his youth... a flush of color rose to Hancock's cheeks.

"If it's him... maybe he really can do it?!"

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