Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

Is he a blockhead who has never been in a relationship, or does he simply not have those feelings for Hancock?

Shakky doesn't believe anyone could be indifferent to Hancock!

She, having been through it all, knew better than anyone the girl's charm.

Back in the day, countless heroes were willing to go through fire and water for a smile from Hancock, but Hancock's charm surpassed even that of the others.

As for whether the cultivation method she mentioned can truly increase one's domineering aura...

Xia Qi chuckled inwardly.

Anyway, Luffy will definitely feel his Haki increase later. The method and process are not so orthodox, but as long as the result is good, that's fine.

“I asked Hancock, and she’s willing to teach you that way,” Shakky continued to emphasize to Luffy.

Luffy: "......"

Is it a matter of willingness or not?

"We're here. Hancock is inside."

Xia Qi stopped and pointed to a beautifully carved wooden door in front of her.

The door was ajar, letting in a warm, dim light through the crack.

As Shakky spoke, she suddenly patted her head, as if she had remembered something. "Monkey, I suddenly remembered that I have something urgent to deal with. You and Hancock practice first."

Before Luffy could respond, she had already turned and walked away, her speed making one wonder if she had used a shave.

Luffy watched Shakky disappear around the corner, scratched his head, and felt that something was wrong.

But at that moment, he suddenly heard that familiar voice.

[Warning: Today's Armament Haki advanced training course is nearing its end. Punishment countdown: 10, 9, 8...]

"Oops!"

Luffy's expression changed.

He was so engrossed in his conversation with Xia Qi that he didn't even notice the punishment countdown was almost over!

The threat of social death sent chills down his spine. Without thinking twice, Luffy pushed open the wooden door in front of him and rushed inside.

"Hancock, let's get started!"

This is clearly Hancock's bedroom.

The space was spacious, with a soft, thick, dark red carpet on the floor and exquisite silk curtains hanging on the walls.

Several classically designed wall lamps emitted a soft, dim light, enveloping the entire room in a hazy and ambiguous atmosphere.

And in the very center of the room, Hancock stood.

She was enveloped by lights that were deliberately adjusted to a certain angle, as if she were the center of the entire world.

Today she wasn't wearing a cheongsam, but a deep purple off-shoulder dress with the hem flaring out like flower petals, revealing her long, straight legs.

Her usually high-bun hairstyle was now loosely hanging down her shoulders, with a few strands of hair clinging to her slightly flushed cheeks.

She stood on the carpet in high heels, her slender ankles and toes painted with light pink nail polish curling up somewhat uncomfortably.

Hearing the door open, she turned her head.

This pirate empress, known for her arrogance and aloofness, had her eyelashes lowered and her lips slightly pursed.

Two blushes appeared on her cheeks, giving her the shy and nervous demeanor of a young girl.

She has the figure of a mature woman and the looks of a queen, yet she acts shy and bashful.

The impact of this contrast caused Luffy's heart to pound uncontrollably.

There were three things that could capture the three combatants on the Straw Hat Ship.

Meat, swordsman, beautiful woman.

If the beautiful swordswoman arrives with meat, she could even wipe out the entire enemy team.

There are clearly no meat or swordsmen right now!

Luffy has always been single-minded, and he thought he wouldn't have such thoughts, but it turns out that the changes he's undergone in the past year have been a bit too great.

He could clearly hear his own heartbeat.

Why does it feel like a trap?

[Punishment begins...]

"Waaah!"

Luffy's body trembled violently.

There's no time to hesitate!

Luffy gritted his teeth, strode quickly to Hancock, and grabbed her hand in a moment of astonishment.

Let's get started!

Hancock was completely stunned.

Just now, when she saw Luffy push open the door and stare at her blankly, she was secretly delighted.

Lady Shaki is right. The lighting, the location, the makeup... these details combined are indeed effective!

Even the high heels and clothes were chosen by Xia Qi.

Lord Luffy was stunned!

It seems to have some effect.

But Luffy's current hurried manner of preparing for training brought her back to her senses.

"Lord Luffy....."

Hancock's gaze unconsciously shifted downwards, and then her face flushed bright red, all the way down to her ears.

She saw it.

This method really works!

......

Is this method really effective?

Luffy couldn't help but ask another question.

"Wh-what?"

Hancock was very nervous and dared not look Luffy in the eye. She asked in a voice barely audible.

His gaze drifted to Luffy's chin, Adam's apple, collarbone... then quickly shifted away as if he'd been burned.

She could feel the warmth emanating from Luffy's palm, a warmth that burned through their skin and reached her heart, making her feel dizzy.

Their skin was already touching.

In order to cope with the social death punishment that had already begun, Luffy grabbed Hancock's wrist just before the countdown reached zero, and then almost instinctively pulled her closer.

The two are quite different in height, and if Luffy's face doesn't move away, it will be pressed directly against Hancock's high, soft breasts.

Even through the thin fabric, the scent of that face wash must be incredibly strong.

Because time was of the essence and the punishment had already begun, Luffy had no time to think about anything else.

Looking at Hancock's answer, only one thought remained in his mind:

Of course, it's this method of cultivating domineering power!

Was everything Xia Qi said a lie?

Luffy was getting a little frustrated.

He quickly repeated what Xia Qi had said outside the door.

What is the method to increase the total amount of domineering aura in a short period of time?

Even Luffy subconsciously felt it was a hoax when he first heard it.

But those were words that came from Xia Qi's mouth after all.

He reasoned that the former king would have no reason to fabricate something out of thin air to deceive him.

Luffy came to Hancock to train in Haki, and if he doesn't start now, the punishment will really lead to his social death.

Hancock said "oh," and then her brain remained blank.

"you......"

Luffy's words came to an abrupt end.

Hancock's face turned even redder, so red it looked like it was about to bleed, and her eyes began to glaze over, clearly not listening to what he was saying at all.

"Hancock?"

Luffy quickly shook her wrist.

"oh oh."

Hancock responded as if waking from a dream, then her brain remained in a state of malfunction.

Lady Xiaqi did indeed teach her many ways to take the initiative.

They also designed a scene for tonight where the lighting, atmosphere, and makeup were all perfect, and even secretly prepared the auxiliary props that might be used later in the bedside table.

But Shakky never taught her what to do if Luffy-sama actually believed in that made-up training method and seriously decided to start training!

"How about we start? I can't take it anymore," Luffy suggested quietly.

His voice was filled with obvious torment, and it wasn't an act; he felt like he was sitting on the edge of a volcano.

When Hancock heard the words "I can't take it anymore," her mind went blank, and certain indescribable images uncontrollably flooded her mind.

Almost instinctively, she reached for the ties on the side of her skirt.

Xia Qi said that.

Be bold and proactive at crucial moments.

How daring can a person be?