Kizaru looked at Kuma and said, "I'm not going alone this time. Kuma is coming too. Dr. Vegapunk heard about Kuma's abilities and wants him to help manage his fatigue so he can devote more time to research. Honestly, I don't understand that kind of thinking!"
Lloyd raised an eyebrow and asked Kuma, "Kuma, why didn't you mention this earlier today?"
Kuma scratched his head, a little sheepish. "I was too happy at the time. Didn't think about the mission…"
Lloyd frowned slightly. Logically, without the later incident involving Bonney, Kuma shouldn't have had further contact with Dr. Vegapunk, yet here he was, still needed for the Pacifista research.
However, the World Government couldn't persecute Kuma anymore. Saint Saturn, the mastermind in the original story, was now allied with Lloyd, and even if Saint Warcury was present, with Garling nearby, no one would dare act maliciously.
Lloyd shook his head slightly. They wouldn't model the Pacifistas after Kizaru, right? That charismatic expression doesn't suit a war machine…
After dinner, at Ginny's suggestion, the six of them took a stroll across the Navy School training grounds. Ginny walked ahead, vividly recounting her Navy School experiences to Ivan, who occasionally interjected with playful hip-hop sounds.
Just as Lloyd thought the night would pass peacefully, Ivan turned to Kizaru with a sly smile.
"Borsalino, I just realized something… seems like you're the only one here who doesn't know I'm a Devil Fruit user, right?"
Kizaru's face flushed slightly from the evening's drinks. He shook his head, curiosity piqued. "Oh? Ivan, you're a Devil Fruit user too? What's your ability?"
"Of course! We're friends, and friends deserve to see my powers. My ability makes people incredibly beautiful! Hip-hop!"
Kizaru's heart thumped as he listened. "Sounds like a Paramecia type. Paramecia abilities are always mysterious. Can you show me?"
A mischievous smile curved Ivan's lips. She stalked toward Kizaru with cat-like grace, tapping his chest lightly. "I just need a little cooperation."
Kizaru's excitement spiked. "Tell me how to cooperate!"
"Relax. Close your eyes, leave the rest to me, hip-hop!"
Kizaru complied, closing his eyes. The others instinctively stepped back, wide-eyed, with Lloyd quietly anticipating what would happen.
Ivan took a deep breath, then plunged both hands into Kizaru's sides at the waist, shouting, "Emporio Female Hormone!"
"What?? Female… oh oh oh!" Kizaru's voice broke mid-exclamation as Ivan's ability activated fully.
Under the hormones' influence, Kizaru let out strange sounds. His hair grew rapidly, brushing over his ears, his usually spread legs drew together, and his chest became impressively prominent. Even Lucia and Ginny felt dwarfed by the transformation.
Most striking of all was Kizaru's face. His features softened, fair and smooth, forming a distinctly feminine, yet alluring older sister appearance.
He looked down, bewildered, wanting to assess the change, but his view was blocked by his now-prominent chest. His suit hung loosely, the evening breeze slipping into his trousers. A cool sensation prompted him to instinctively cover himself. If the original Kizaru had made such a move, it would have been overtly provocative. Now, the effect radiated shyness.
"This is your Devil Fruit ability?!" Kizaru's new female voice sounded indignant.
Ivan beamed, patting her shoulder. "Feels wonderful, doesn't it?"
"Wonderful my ass! Change me back!" Kizaru's face flushed crimson. Her fists clenched at her sides. The female hormones had affected both her appearance and behavior.
Click, click!
Ginny pulled out a Den Den Mushi and snapped photos of Kizaru, who hurriedly hid it behind her back, glancing instead at the starry sky.
Ivan was elated. "Even better than I imagined! Borsalino, you've got tremendous potential!"
A large "well" symbol appeared on Kizaru's forehead, and cross-shaped golden lights gleamed in her pupils. She pressed both hands to Ivan's shoulders, shaking furiously. "Hateful! Change me back!"
The speed nearly made Ivan's vision spiral, on the verge of fainting.
Lloyd stepped forward calmly, raising a hand. "Borsalino, didn't Zephyr Sensei teach you Haki? Use it!"
Kizaru froze for a moment, then her hands relaxed. Ivan toppled backward, landing with a thud.
Of course, she hadn't forgotten Haki; the Horm-Horm Devil Fruit's bizarre effects had simply overwhelmed her briefly.
Reminded by Lloyd, Kizaru immediately activated her Haki. Crackling waves of haki energy surged, dispersing the hormonal transformation, much like Law had neutralized the Disease-Disease fruit in the original story.
After a moment, Kizaru returned to her original male form, panting, still visibly shocked. Only when he reached down to confirm himself did he exhale a long sigh of relief.
Wiping sweat from his forehead, he muttered, "Good thing Sakazuki isn't here…"
Nearby, Lloyd nudged Ginny and whispered, a hint of amusement in his voice, "Ginny, don't forget to develop those photos. It's a shame Sakazuki didn't see this…"
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