Between Two Worlds: Nen and Haki

Nico Robin appeared to maintain a polite smile, but her heart was already on high alert regarding the Hancock standing before her.

She didn't even need to think; the Captain would 100% have designs on a woman like this.

As for Hancock.

When she heard Nico Robin speak, her brow couldn't help but furrow.

'These two subordinates of Mr. Zane are trouble.'

'While they can't compare to me, their looks and figures are top-tier among ordinary people.'

'Not to mention, she actually said they're responsible for looking after Mr. Zane's daily life.'

'What does that mean?'

'Could these two women have some special relationship with Mr. Zane?'

At the thought, Hancock panicked, feeling a sudden hollow ache in her chest.

So beautiful!

Hancock's furrowed brow and obvious fluster only heightened her overwhelming charm in the eyes of others.

This display of vulnerability made her charisma even more intense to onlookers.

Even Manlong was affected.

He couldn't help but lose himself for a brief moment.

Dangerous!

'This woman is too dangerous. If this were a battle, I would have already shown a fatal opening.'

After a short lapse, Manlong snapped back to his senses.

Though she showed no ill intent, the momentary distraction left him breaking out in a cold sweat.

Gulp!

The sound of someone swallowing echoed.

It was Nico Robin.

Despite her high alert toward Hancock.

Watching Hancock's panicked and troubled expression, Nico Robin couldn't stop her heart from racing, her throat feeling dry.

Creak!

Suddenly, in the center of the camp, a rectangular portal opened in the void. Two figures, one large and one small, stepped out.

"Hm?"

Stepping through the Space Door, Zane scanned the area, intending to check on his subordinates, and immediately spotted the Kuja Pirates nearby.

He was quite surprised.

Why had the Kuja Pirates come to Rusukaina?

And even Hancock was here.

Had they come to visit their new neighbors?

"Mr. Zane!!"

"Captain!!!"

Traveling directly via the Space Door using the coordinates set on Rusukaina.

Zane noticed the Kuja Pirates just as they and the Hunting Team spotted him.

A cry of surprise and joy escaped Hancock's lips.

But before she could act.

Hearing the movement behind them, Nico Robin and Baby 5 had already taken the lead.

Seeing Zane, the two women rushed forward with joy, each seizing one of his arms.

Pudding, who had been holding Zane's hand, was pushed aside.

Stumbling to find her footing, Pudding looked on in shock, then, seeing Nico Robin and Baby 5, she immediately puffed out her cheeks.

'Who are these two women, acting so close to Brother?'

'Dammit.'

'Brother is mine; I won't let anyone take him away.'

"Hey, what are you doing? Let go of Brother!"

Pudding stepped forward angrily, pulling at Zane's hem, trying to pry him from their grasp.

"Hm? Captain, who is this girl?"

Nico Robin and Baby 5, who had been entirely focused on Zane, finally realized he hadn't returned alone but had brought a young girl back with him.

"Huh?"

Looking at Pudding with curiosity, they immediately noticed the third eye on her forehead, their faces showing surprise.

"Her name is Pudding. She's a member of my tribe and my sworn younger sister."

"Come here, Pudding, let me introduce you..."

Zane laughed, pulling his arms free from Robin and Baby 5, and took Pudding's small hand again to introduce everyone.

"Pudding... I remember now. Are you the daughter of the Emperor Big Mom?" Baby 5 tilted her head, studying Pudding, then suddenly spoke with surprise.

The Donquixote Pirates once had business dealings across the entire world.

This included not just Kaido's Beast Pirates, but Big Mom's crew as well.

This allowed Baby 5 to hear many secrets,

such as those regarding the Three-Eye Tribe.

"An Emperor's daughter?" Nico Robin looked at Pudding in astonishment after hearing Baby 5.

A girl from the same tribe as the Captain being the daughter of one of the Emperors was quite extraordinary.

This identity was truly remarkable.

'Could it be...?'

"Yes, Pudding is Charlotte Linlin's daughter. However, the environment over there was too terrible, so I went over, had a fight with her, and took custody of Pudding," Zane said nonchalantly.

"Fought a battle?"

Manlong, who had also approached, felt his eyes light up at his boss's words.

The Boss was indeed the Boss.

He had quietly gone and fought an Emperor.

And looking at his state, the battle clearly hadn't put much pressure on him.

Nico Robin and Baby 5 were secretly speechless.

The Captain truly didn't act often, but when he did, it was against the level of an Emperor.

"Mr. Zane, did you not see me?"

A resentful voice drifted over.

Hancock approached with a swaying, graceful stride, her large, watery eyes looking at Zane pitiably.

The first joyful shout had come from her.

But after waiting a while and seeing Zane not coming toward her, Hancock, who originally wanted to play hard to get, finally couldn't help but approach on her own.

"How could that be? You're so beautiful, Hancock; how could I not see you? I just had some things to handle here."

Zane had naturally noticed her already.

Not approaching her wasn't a tactic; Nico Robin and Baby 5 simply hadn't given him the chance.

Catching the way Robin and Baby 5 were deliberately avoiding looking at Hancock, Zane became thoughtful.

"Really?... Mm, you flatter me, Mr. Zane. I'm actually not as beautiful as you say!"

Hancock had arrived full of resentment.

But at Zane's casual compliment, an uncontrollable, happy smile instantly lit up her face.

That smile, combined with her world-toppling beauty, radiated a breathtaking allure.

Not good!

Feeling his heartbeat quicken, Zane decisively flooded his body with an excess of Haki to avoid making a fool of himself.

Then, he looked at his subordinates with an air of righteous indignation.

"Look at yourselves! Get back to work!"

There were no surprises.

Even though they had been caught once before, many members of the Hunting Team had inadvertently fallen back into a daze under Hancock's radiant smile.

"Ah, sorry, Captain!"

"Hurry up and move!"

"Keep staring and the Captain will deal with you."

"Exactly, stop embarrassing yourselves."

"..."

The Captain's authority was absolute. The Hunting Team members snapped out of it and hurried away in shame, afraid of further humiliation under his gaze.

"Boss, I'm going to get busy too!"

Possessing a firm will and high guard, Manlong never looked back at Hancock.

Even though he hadn't lost face, seeing the situation, he decisively chose to retreat.

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