131: Chapter 130 Boa Hancock, Luffy's Execution"Even if it leads to the destruction of the nation, I will be forgiven by everyone, because I am simply too beautiful!" Hancock said, raising her head high and pointing directly at the old woman.However, her words did not incite public anger; instead, they sparked cheers and jubilation among the crowd.They shouted, "The Queen is so beautiful!" "You are right!" and other words of praise.
"You, you, you." The old woman was so angry she couldn't speak.Just as she was about to give Hancock a stern lesson, Hancock grabbed her and threw her out the window.
"Isn't this a bit unfair to Granny New?" the green-haired woman beside Hancock asked softly.But Hancock ignored her and turned to walk towards the bath.After confirming that no one was around, Hancock took off her clothes and slowly stepped into the pool, enjoying the tranquility and comfort.
Just then, a sudden commotion erupted from the roof.Immediately afterward, the roof burst open, and Luffy tumbled down from the dust.He muttered, "Ptooey!What happened?Why did my wind element suddenly stop working?"
Luffy's appearance shattered the tranquility of the bathhouse, a flicker of surprise and displeasure crossing Hancock's eyes.Her anticipated time alone was instantly disrupted, and a wave of panic washed over her.She had been facing away from Luffy, meaning he had seen what she least wanted anyone to see.Hancock quickly grabbed her clothes from beside the tub and hastily donned them.At the same time, the two women guarding outside, hearing the commotion, rushed in.When they caught sight of Luffy, they were both utterly astonished.Then, the Empress's words struck them like a thunderbolt: "This man saw my back!" The secret hidden behind that mark was known only to the three of them.Aside from Granny Nunnery, that mark was something they most vehemently opposed to having others witness it.
In an instant, without hesitation, the two drew their weapons and attacked Luffy fiercely.Luffy only then realized what was happening and tried to defend himself, but he was shocked to find that his body had already lost control, and he was powerless to resist as he directly met the two men's fierce blows.
Luffy was sent flying, arcing through the air before crashing heavily to the ground.Hancock, startled by this, immediately unleashed her power, attempting to turn Luffy to stone.A glint flashed in her eyes, and a pink beam shot from her hand, heading straight for Luffy.
However, something surprising happened.When the beam of light struck Luffy, he wasn't petrified like the other men.Instead, he stood there, seemingly unaffected by Hancock's power.Hancock's eyes widened in disbelief.In her understanding, all men who saw her beauty were captivated by her charm and then petrified by her power.But this man seemed completely unaffected.
Looking at the beautiful Hancock before him, Luffy muttered to himself, "Holy crap, isn't that Hancock?Did I just stumble into her bathhouse?" He felt a wave of embarrassment; after all, he had suddenly wandered into someone else's bathhouse and been discovered.So, he carefully lifted his foot, trying to sneak away quietly, hoping not to attract Hancock's attention.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.Just as Luffy took a step, everything went black before his eyes, his body involuntarily slumped forward, and he passed out.Hancock frowned upon seeing this.She had initially thought Luffy was just an ordinary intruder, but now it seemed things weren't so simple.
At this moment, the system in Luffy's mind smugly muttered to itself, "Hmm, I'm truly incredibly wise to help my host awaken Conqueror's Haki!I'm sure my host won't blame me after waking up.Not only did I successfully awaken Conqueror's Haki, but I've also added a new member to my harem.I'm practically a considerate little angel!"
"Take this man to the execution ground.I want to execute him in front of the whole nation," Hancock said coldly as she dressed and looked at the unconscious Luffy.When Luffy awoke from his coma, he found himself in an unfamiliar place—the execution ground!Looking around, he saw groups of women shouting for his execution closing in, while Hancock and two guards stood on a high platform, coldly watching him.
Luffy tried to struggle, but quickly discovered that all his abilities, except for the Gum-Gum Fruit and his dual-type Haki, were sealed.Worse still, the system that had always been with him was also feigning death, completely unresponsive to his questions!
Just then, Hancock on the platform prepared to give the order to execute Luffy.At the critical moment, Margaret stepped forward, admitting that she had let Luffy into the country and hoping to exchange it for his freedom.However, her reward was being turned to stone by Hancock's powers.
Hancock showed no mercy, turning back to the platform and issuing a cold command.With that command, a drooling, ferocious black panther was released.The panther's appearance was like a spark, instantly igniting the atmosphere!Everyone stared wide-eyed at the impending battle.They cheered excitedly, encouraging the mighty panther, secretly hoping it would bite Luffy and display its unparalleled strength.
A cruel smile crept across Hancock's lips as she flicked her fingers, freeing Luffy's hands from their restraints.She was also curious about the hidden strength of this seemingly ordinary man.Luffy stretched his wrists, which had been bound for so long, a determined glint in his eyes.
"Hey, you over there!" Luffy looked up, his gaze fixed on Hancock on the stage, and shouted, "If I can defeat this black panther, can you remove Margaret's petrification?" His voice echoed in the air, but the women on the stage weren't moved by Luffy's words.Instead, they were all criticizing him for disrespecting them.Queen Hancock didn't immediately give a direct response; she simply looked at Luffy coldly, a slight smirk playing on her lips, revealing a hint of disdain.She thought to herself: Let you try first, and then come and negotiate with me after you've actually done it!
Luffy sensed Hancock's attitude and, a split second before Black Panther could charge, delivered a powerful punch.Black Panther whimpered and passed out.The previously lively audience fell silent; the women stared in disbelief.Hancock on the stage was astonished; she hadn't expected Black Panther, the executioner, to be defeated so easily.