bioinnovel Chapter 120: Battle of Snake Island
Chapter 120: Battle of Snake Island
Calm zone, waters around Amazon Lily.
On the sea, the naval fleet carved out a strict boundary, with dozens of warships flying the flag of justice surrounding Snake Island.
At the bow of the fleet, Rear Admiral Momonga glanced back, then faced Amazon Lily, his voice booming like a bell, piercing the sea breeze:
"Boa Hancock! As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, she is protected by the World Government but disregards her duties and has repeatedly defied forced summons."
"They even petrified our messengers and openly attacked the Navy; this is the ultimate provocation against the World Government's justice!"
His sharp gaze swept over the faintly visible figures of sentries moving along the edge of the island, his tone growing increasingly somber:
"The World Government has decided to revoke your position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
"The navy has assembled here today not only to punish you for disobeying orders, but also as a final warning!"
"You are hereby ordered to board the ship and submit to the law immediately, or our army will crush Amazon Lily and annihilate Amazon Lily with overwhelming force!!"
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The sound was transmitted throughout Amazon Lily via the ship's Den Den Mushi, creating an atmosphere of impending doom.
The shadows of warships and cannons obscured the eaves of the palaces across the entire island.
A ripple suddenly appeared on the sea surface of the outer island.
An invisible force stirred the water underwater, and the mist in the harbor was torn apart by the powdery light.
The next moment, enormous serpentine sea kings emerged, their bodies as large as warships.
Boa Hancock walked slowly down the "staircase" made of sea kings, her high heels clicking lightly, each step causing the air to tremble.
She slightly raised her chin, her gaze sweeping across the fleet before landing on the flying squirrel, a cold smile playing on her lips—
"A lackey of the World Government dares to run wild on my territory."
"If you want to fight, then come at me. Stop talking so much nonsense."
The arrogance and disdain in his eyes seemed innate.
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On a warship.
This was the first time that Dol had commanded an entire ship of combatants on his own, and it was an important mission like the subjugation of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
This wasn't the first time she'd seen Hancock; she'd witnessed her charm in the Sabaody Archipelago more than half a year ago.
Dole was chosen to carry out this mission for that reason as well.
She is one of the few Marines unaffected by Hancock's charm abilities.
It's important to know that Hancock's charm isn't limited to men; even the women of Amazon Lily can't resist her beauty.
Hancock's abilities dictate that to defeat her, at least one of the ship's officers must not be affected by petrification; otherwise, no matter how many people come, it will be useless.
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Beauty arises from contrast.
With Allen and Gari present, and the strong presence of Hawkeye and King, Hancock's beauty wasn't as prominent.
Now, facing a massive army alone, her unapproachable demeanor makes it even clearer what makes her title of "World's Most Beautiful Woman" truly fitting.
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Even Allen thinks this beautiful woman is just average. Is his taste really normal?
Or has he become immune to this level of beauty because he looks in the mirror every day?
Maybe...
Those marines at Marine Headquarters who are obsessed with Allen's looks would probably be disillusioned if they knew about his terrible personality...
He's just a little better looking, a little more capable, and a little more reliable in crucial moments...
It's all flaws except for that!
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When the war horns sounded.
Dol dismissed the jumbled thoughts and put on the brass knuckles.
"Let's go!"
His figure leaped into the air like an arrow released from a bow, his black armor fluttering in the wind, and his coat of justice dancing in the air.
Each step left a brief, invisible fulcrum in the air as it swooped down toward the main island of Kuja.
boom--
The moment she landed, she bent her knees to absorb the force, and the rock beneath her feet cracked.
A group of female warriors from Nine Snake Island, who had heard the commotion, surrounded them and threw their fine steel spears.
shhhhh--
Dol sidestepped, his figure approaching like a ghost, his hands covered in jet-black Armament Haki.
Peng—Peng—Peng—
Within a few breaths, all the soldiers in the team were knocked unconscious on the ground.
In Dole's perception, these were not pirates committing evil deeds, and she would not kill them.
Of course, most importantly...
Brushing the dust off his shoulders, Dol's eyes were cold and calm: "As an opponent, you are too weak."
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"Is that so? Then I'll be your opponent!"
brush--
A thick, dark green shadow loomed over, and Dol leaped away just before being swept up.
Standing on the high platform, Dor looked down at the huge blue python.
According to the records.
The second daughter of the Gorgon sisters, the younger sister of the Queen of Amazon Lily, and also the captain of the Queen's personal guard.
Zoan type, Snake-Snake Fruit - Python form user, Boa Sandersonia!
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Click—
Dol snapped her knuckles and smiled slightly: "Not bad, it's big enough for a punching bag."
"Arrogant!!"
A huge snake tail swept in, kicking up gravel and dust.
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After half a day of fierce fighting, naval ships approached the beach of Snake Island, and under the cover of artillery fire, more and more soldiers landed on the island.
The Kuja warriors unleashed a hail of arrows, but could not stop the navy's landing, which gradually escalated into a melee.
Blood was spilled all over the beach, some from marines, some from Kuja warriors.
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"Is this what you wanted to see, Hancock?"
Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Hancock with pity in his eyes, with Momonga and other naval officers behind him.
"I know you have special feelings for that hunter, but all you need to do is cooperate with the Navy's operations. There's no guarantee you'll be able to capture him."
"To put it bluntly, your abilities are not the deciding factor."
"Can't we even just put on a show? It had to escalate to this point!"
"What's the reason?"
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"Shut up!"
Hancock's proud head did not bow.
"I simply don't want to do what I don't want to do! There's no need to explain!"
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Vice Admiral Tsuru sighed deeply: "Then I'll have to send you to Impel Down... Here you go!"
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Hancock fully deserves the title of Shichibukai, and even when attacked by Vice Admiral Tsuru and a group of naval officers, she only showed slight signs of weakness.
With the stalemate ongoing, Vice Admiral Tsuru scanned the battlefield and said, "Hancock, the longer you hold out, the more Amazon Lily warriors and marines will be killed or wounded."
"A battle you're certain to lose, are you sure you want to continue?"
"Admit defeat before the losses escalate."
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Hancock paused, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes.
A rear admiral seized the opportunity, closed in, and slashed at Hancock with his sword.
brush--
A flash of light, and Hancock's arm was slashed, blood flowing out.
Before the major general who had won the battle could even give his acceptance speech, he felt a sharp pain in front of him, followed by a numbing sensation.
Click—
In an instant, petrification spread, and he turned into a statue.
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Hancock clutched the wound on her arm, slowly lowering her raised leg, and said coldly, "I should be asking you that..."
"Have you considered the price you'll have to pay for wanting to capture me?!"