Realizing that her charm had no effect on Rosen, Boa Hancock was initially frustrated, but quickly recovered and began to look at Rosen with increasing favor.
She knew very well that her charm was becoming increasingly effective with men.
And what was the result?
She had already walked up to Rosen, but the other man's expression remained unchanged, his eyes were as deep as the sea, his breathing was as steady as a mountain, and even his emotions were as calm and serene as the sky.
Her usually irresistible charm was utterly useless in front of this man.
It was as if she wasn't some pirate empress, but just an ordinary woman you could see anywhere on the street.
Tell me about it.
Rosen glanced at Boa Hancock but didn't rush to make a move, not because of the Empress's beauty and charm, but because he thought the same thing as Gloriosa had imagined.
He came to Amazon Lily not to erase the country, nor to destroy the Kuja Tribe, but to tame the only female among the Shichibukai, and the most arrogant pirate empress.
As for the Nine Serpents Clan, and even this country.
He didn't want to be affected in the slightest.
Therefore, after realizing that Boa Hancock had rejected the Gloriosa proposal and was not using the full force of her nation to fight him, Rosen made an exception and gave her some patience.
Is what's being said in the newspaper true?
"Regarding the independence of the Marine Headquarters."
When Boa Hancock saw that Rosen did not refuse her, her mood seemed to rise a little, but she did not forget her purpose and asked the question that had been bothering her for several days.
"It's true."
Upon hearing this, Rosen didn't hide anything and directly told Boa Hancock the answer.
"That."
"May I take this to mean that all of this is because of you?"
Boa Hancock used her Observation Haki to sense Rosen's emotions while staring intently into his eyes.
"I can only say that I integrated all the top combat forces of the Marine Headquarters and then forced the Five Elders to give up the power of the Marine Headquarters."
Rosen did not claim all the credit; even when faced with Boa Hancock, who was unaware of the details, he chose to be honest.
The Five Elders abandoned the Marine Headquarters.
First, he placed Hyōrinmaru against the Five Elders' neck, with the Marine Headquarters and Mary Geoise as the barrier.
Secondly, he integrated the highest combat power of the Marine Headquarters.
Both are indispensable; if either one fails, the Five Elders will not back down.
Only by holding Hyōrinmaru to the throats of the Five Elders and simultaneously commanding all of the Marine's highest combat power can the World Government's most deserving rulers collectively back down and relinquish the Marine Headquarters to appease Rosen. Otherwise, it would not be a concession or appeasement, but rather the start of war.
"I have one last question."
Boa Hancock's beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she watched Rosen readily admit to everything, yet reveal all that had happened.
Will you go to war with the Celestial Dragons?
She made a surprising statement.
"That depends on whether the Celestial Dragons are willing to accept being subordinate to the Marine's justice."
Rosen gave Boa Hancock a long look.
"Make the Celestial Dragons submit to the Marine's justice."
Is this your ambition?
"Rosen."
Boa Hancock trembled upon hearing this.
"Is everything alright now?"
Rosen looked at Boa Hancock.
"There's nothing left."
"What I wanted to know, I already know."
Boa Hancock shook her head, then reached out and untied the fur coat draped over her shoulders.
"Snake Princess!"
"elder sister!"
The Gloriosa, who was not far away, and the Boa Sandersonia sisters saw Boa Hancock's actions and thought that she was about to make a move. The three of them immediately tensed up and were ready to throw themselves into battle.
However,
What happened next left the three of them speechless with astonishment.
Not to mention Gloriosa, Boa Sandersonia and the others, even Rosen was caught off guard.
Snap
After taking off her fur coat, Boa Hancock did not use the power of the Love-Love Fruit, nor did she attack Rosen. Instead, she raised her right hand.
A collar had appeared in her hand without her noticing.
Then.
Under the stunned gazes of Gloriosa and the Boa Sandersonia sisters, Boa Hancock actually put the collar around her neck.
One of the Shichibukai.
Pirate Empress.
She voluntarily put on the collar.
Fortunately, only a few people were present at the scene; otherwise, if the people of Amazon Lily had seen it, they would have been absolutely astonished.
You need to know.
Boa Hancock is the most arrogant of the Shichibukai, and she also has extreme contempt for all men.
But now, facing Rosen who came with the aim of taming the Shichibukai, she actually took out a collar and put it on herself before he even made a move.
Obviously.
This collar wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; it had been prepared long ago.
in other words.
Even before today, Boa Hancock had prepared herself to put on the collar in front of Rosen.
"Snake Princess?"
"you."
"Why?"
Gloriosa stared at Boa Hancock in disbelief:
Is it because of Amazon Lily?
"I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."
"I never imagined that you would be willing to endure such humiliation for the sake of Amazon Lily's safety."
Gloriosa felt both ashamed and heartbroken.
Obviously.
She believed that Boa Hancock did this to protect Amazon Lily, and that's why she disregarded personal gain and honor, and bore such shame.
Everything was done to protect the Kuja Tribe from the ravages of war.
"elder sister."
The Boa Sandersonia sisters exchanged a glance, both seeing self-reproach in each other's eyes.
In their view, if they weren't so weak and unable to help Boa Hancock in the slightest, then Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress, wouldn't have to suffer such humiliation.
"Stop talking nonsense."
"Old woman."
"I would never do such a thing for the sake of this country or for anyone."
Just as Gloriosa was feeling guilty, heartbroken, and moved, Boa Hancock once again made a surprising statement.
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Gloriosa was stunned.
If it weren't for the Kuja Tribe, would such a great sacrifice be necessary?
Given Boa Hancock's arrogance, how could she possibly do such a thing?
Boa Sandersonia and Marigold also stared blankly at Boa Hancock.
Although they were the Empress's sisters, they couldn't fathom their older sister's thoughts.
"Then why did you do that?"
Gloriosa looked on incredulously.
Rosen didn't speak, but looked at Boa Hancock with great interest.
He was also curious as to why the Pirate Empress did this.
"That's why I did it."
"It's not because of Kuja, it's not because of this Amazon Lily, and it's definitely not because of you, old woman."
"Instead."
Boa Hancock snorted and then looked at Rosen:
"This humble servant."
"I've been your prisoner for a long time."
"Rosen."
These words were spoken.
Everyone was stunned.
Even Rosen was caught a little off guard.
He did not actively use his Observation Haki to sense Boa Hancock's thoughts, and because Boa Hancock did not harbor any hostility or murderous intent towards Rosen, she did not attract the attention of the Observation Haki Seed.
That's why, before this, he didn't know what Boa Hancock was thinking.
They had no idea that Boa Hancock would willingly put on the collar.
As for the fact that the Pirate Empress was captured by him, he never even considered it.
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