One Piece: Starting with Creating the Strongest Character Design

At this moment, Hancock had just escaped death from the hellish Mary Geoise.

She was not yet the high and mighty, revered empress of the Women's Kingdom.

The arrogant and indifferent "tyrant" demeanor that she would later use to mask her behavior had not yet taken root in her at this moment.

Right now, she is just an Amazonian girl who has just crawled out of the abyss and suffered oppression and bullying.

As the footsteps drew closer, Hancock didn't hesitate for a moment. She took a deep breath and stepped straight out of the shadows.

The moment she stepped out, her demeanor and overall presence underwent a dramatic transformation.

She looked so haggard that a gust of wind could blow her over. Her cheeks were still wet with tears, and her long eyelashes hung down, revealing only her reddened eyes, which were brimming with tears and looked pitiful.

Her frail and helpless appearance would make anyone feel sorry for her.

The clothes she wore while fleeing were tattered and worn, revealing a section of her fair and delicate shoulder, which added to her pitiful appearance.

During their time in the Holy Land, they wore sea stone handcuffs at all times.

Even so, thanks to her innate talent and tenacity, Hancock still managed to master most of the Devil Fruit's abilities without much effort.

Rather, her innate beauty is her powerful weapon.

She knew that her advantage was her beauty, and she knew how to use this weapon.

"Sweet and refreshing!"

Hancock stared intently at the navy personnel before her. When they paused, a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart, and she thought she had successfully seduced them.

If we can petrify him, we can buy our sisters more time to escape!

She quickly made a heart shape with her hands, and a faint pink halo appeared at her fingertips. A small, exquisite, yet deadly heart-shaped beam of light shot straight toward Kitahara Tsune.

Meanwhile, following the feeling of being watched, Kitahara Tsune walked towards the corner and bumped into Hancock, who was slowly emerging from the shadows.

He paused slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He had also seen the present-day Hancock, who lacked the arrogance, domineering presence, and coldness of the future Empress.

Her clothes were tattered and barely covered her body, and her face still showed lingering grievance and fear.

No matter how tough things get, we can't let the children suffer...

Kitahara Tsune had no other thoughts in his mind, only silent sighs.

He stopped, a slight smile playing on his lips, intending to use the "gentle breeze" effect to win her favor.

But his smile hadn't fully blossomed, and he hadn't even had a chance to speak.

A pink heart-shaped ray of light shot towards them.

The speed was so fast that it was almost impossible to react. Rather than a tangible attack of light, it was more like an invisible, alluring force that landed on him silently.

but……

The rays passed through his body without any obstruction, without causing the slightest ripple or any unusual sensation, as if it were just a gentle breeze.

Kitahara Tsune was slightly taken aback. He subconsciously looked down at his chest, then raised his hand to touch it, his face full of confusion.

What happened?

Hancock, who was not far away, froze completely when she saw this scene. Her face was filled with disbelief, and even the pink halo on her fingertips gradually dissipated.

How is this possible? This man wasn't petrified by her? This is impossible!

She was well aware of her own beauty, which made her even more surprised.

Seeing Hancock's shocked expression, Kitahara Tsune quickly realized what was going on. A strange look appeared on his face, and he was puzzled.

I'm a navy officer, so why is the other person afraid? Was he that scary just now?

Kitahara Tsune cleared his throat softly, suppressing his doubts, and whispered to Hancock:

"Don't be afraid, I have no ill intentions, I won't hurt you."

He deliberately softened his voice, his tone full of sincerity, trying to use this gentleness to show his goodwill and dispel Hancock's wariness.

But Hancock on the other side didn't seem to sense his goodwill.

The loathing and hatred for men, along with the fear of being captured again and enslaved once more, had long overshadowed the gentle effect of the "like a spring breeze" phrase.

At that moment, her mind was blank; she couldn't hear anything anyone said, and all that remained in her eyes was fear and despair.

Her gaze gradually hardened, and she had made up her mind.

No matter the cost, I will protect my sisters.

Out of the corner of her eye, she quickly glanced at the corner behind her and saw her two younger sisters taking advantage of the Navy's attention being diverted to her, quietly moving away into the distance. As their figures gradually disappeared into the distance, Hancock felt a surge of confidence and determination.

She took a deep breath, mustered all her courage, and charged straight toward Kitahara Tsuneo.

Even if it costs me my life, even if it only delays for a second, I will wait until my two younger sisters are completely out of this dangerous place. I cannot let them go back to that hellish place!

Her long, slender legs strode out with great force, and the delicate and pitiful look on her face was now completely replaced by ruthlessness.

As expected of a woman destined to become the Amazonian emperor, even without systematic training in her youth, her physical attributes and explosive power far surpass those of ordinary pirates.

She raised her foot high and kicked hard at Kitahara Tsuneo's chest, while subconsciously activating the power of the Love-Love Fruit.

"Fragrant feet!"

However, at this moment, her strength was still no match for Kitahara Tsune.

Kitahara Tsune had already seen through her intentions. Seeing her kick coming, he simply turned slightly to the side and took a step back, easily dodging this fatal blow.

You can't take that fragrant kick head-on. If you get hit and your body turns to stone, you'll be in big trouble.

Missing her first attack, Hancock didn't hesitate at all. She immediately pulled back her foot, took a big step forward, and staggered slightly.

But she still didn't back down, and raised her foot again, wanting to continue the attack.

"I told you, I have no hostile intentions."

Looking at her reckless attitude, Kitahara Tsune felt a sense of helplessness and sighed softly.

There was no point in saying more. The moment his words fell, the long sword at his waist suddenly came out of its sheath, flashing with a cold light, but without any killing intent.

Taking advantage of the moment when Hancock raised her leg and exerted force, and her body was unable to dodge in time, Kitahara Tsune slightly flipped his wrist, and the back of his long sword landed precisely on the back of Hancock's neck.

The force was controlled perfectly, enough to neither harm her nor cause her to lose consciousness instantly.

As expected, Hancock felt a slight, dull pain in the back of her neck, her vision went black, her tense body went limp, her eyes closed, and she passed out completely.