Chapter 180: Hancock's Transformation!!Meanwhile, deep within the dense forest on the outskirts of Amazon Lily, a bonfire crackled.Orange-red flames licked at the roasted meat skewered on thick branches. Fat dripped, splashing tiny sparks, and the unique fragrance of burning fruitwood mixed with the aroma of charred meat wafted through the humid air.The scent was potent and warm, penetrating layers of leaves, even drawing a few bold wild beasts to linger and peer from the shadows."Haha!"Hearty laughter broke the forest's silence. Rayleigh, illuminated by the firelight, took a big bite of the meat, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, chewing with satisfaction."Sanji-kun's roasted meat truly is peerless! This perfect doneness and seasoning are worthy of any post-victory feast!"Beside the bonfire, Law's state presented a stark and comical contrast to Sanji's.He barely maintained the cold, stern posture characteristic of the "Surgeon of Death."But his clothes were tattered, torn into shreds by thorns and rocks.Even more conspicuous were the bandages, wrapped densely from his shoulders to his calves, making him look like a mummy just unearthed, still seething with resentment, in the firelight.He silently accepted the roasted meat Sanji handed him, his movements stiff, chewing rapidly!!On the other side, the blonde chef presented a completely different picture.Sanji's fingertips moved lightly and steadily, sprinkling the last bit of seasoning, a mix of herbs and secret spices, evenly over the roast, eliciting an even more enticing complex aroma.Unlike Law's visible fatigue and wounds, Sanji, despite enduring half a day of special training with Luffy, which could be described as "monster brawling," and being pummeled as a human sandbag for countless rounds, showed few signs of serious injury beyond dust and slightly torn clothing.His awakened bloodline factor surged within him, granting him iron-like bones and terrifying regenerative abilities. Bruises quickly faded, and torn muscle fibers greedily repaired and restructured during eating.As long as the damage wasn't instantly fatal, he seemed to quickly regain his balance amidst the smoke and pain.However, his physical vitality could not conceal the turmoil in his heart.The cigarette dangling from his lips flickered, and the pale blue smoke it emitted intertwined with the aroma of the roasted meat, obscuring half of his face.His eyes, usually full of passion or sharpness, now seemed to gaze past the dancing flames, through the dense darkness of the Amazon jungle, directly into the distance.—Towards Amazon Lily, the legendary dream kingdom inhabited only by beautiful women.Why?!This silent cry wildly crashed within his chest, making his fingers, clutching the spice jar, turn somewhat white.Why could that idiotic Captain be openly invited to that ultimate paradise, a place men only dream of?And he, a dignified gentleman, the embodiment of chivalry, had to spend a night in this wilderness, surrounded by rough men around a bonfire, plagued by mosquito bites and accompanied only by the roars of wild beasts?Heaven is unfair!!He could almost see Luffy surrounded by countless beauties in Amazon Lily, while he could only face Rayleigh's hearty eating and Law's strong medicinal scent.This intense psychological disparity was more penetrating than any Armament Haki attack.His bloodline factor could heal physical wounds, but it couldn't cure this "pain of injustice" that had seeped into his soul.—————————The carved wooden door of the bedroom was ajar.Moonlight, fragmented by the wind and rain, slipped through the gap, casting dappled silver shadows on the scattered brocade and clothes on the floor.Luffy's muddled consciousness gradually returned. His nose, before his eyes, caught the complex scent intertwined in the air.He wiggled his fingers, only to find his muscles aching with a lazy soreness, as if he had just fought a satisfying battle, yet was simultaneously enveloped in extreme tenderness.His gaze shifted downwards, meeting a expanse of delicate, snow-white skin, adorned with red marks of varying shades, like red plums blooming in the snow, vibrant and striking.Hancock's cheek rested against his chest, her long eyelashes still beaded with sweat, trembling slightly with her breath, like butterfly wings resting on a petal.Her hair was disheveled across his abdomen, the dark strands contrasting sharply with her pale skin, adding a touch of allure.Her exquisitely proportioned body pressed against him without reservation, its soft touch carrying a heart-stirring warmth.Suddenly, Hancock lifted her head, her eyes, usually filled with pride and seduction, now veiled with a misty film, dewy yet astonishingly bright.Beneath them surged an indescribable joy, satisfaction, and a hint of almost imperceptible shyness.Her already rosy lips were now even fuller, curving into a charming smile that could eclipse the stars.She tilted her chin slightly, her voice husky and soft from their recent intimacy, yet filled with an undeniable firmness, each word falling into Luffy's ear like a lover's vow, or a queen's declaration:"Luffy, this empress... has finally become your wife!!"The moment her words fell, she buried herself in his chest again, pressing her cheek even tighter, as if to forever brand her body heat and scent onto him, never to be separated again.The striking crimson on the bedsheet was like red plums splashed across snow, so vivid it made one's heart clench."Wife... wife?"Luffy's pupils suddenly contracted into pinpoints. His black eyes, usually full of sunshine and a thirst for adventure, were now wide, his eyelashes forgotten to flutter.How did it suddenly turn into wife?!He stared blankly at the snow-skinned beauty in his arms, his thoughts drifting uncontrollably.Without warning, a figure with silver hair, white clothes, and red eyes like ice crystals suddenly intruded into his mind.There was no evidence, but Luffy's intuition had always been astonishingly accurate.He vaguely guessed that Hancock's unusual initiative, her reckless passion, might... might be due to jealousy?This thought had barely surfaced when it startled him, and he couldn't help but swallow."Eh!!"A short gasp escaped his throat. Luffy stiffened all over, no longer able to maintain his composure.He had clearly been pushed to this point, but the evidence on the bedsheet was irrefutable. Who would believe him if he said otherwise?!"Alright, Hancock, sleep. I see you're very tired!"He forced himself to pull his thoughts back, looking down at the person in his arms.His fingertips touched her skin, delicate as porcelain. The warm sensation unconsciously softened his voice, stripping away his usual boisterousness and adding a cautiousness he didn't even notice himself.However, the beauty in his arms slowly shook her head.Her blue eyes shimmered with a gentle watery glow in the Moonlight, like a pool of tender lake water.Her already flushed cheeks now gained a touch more allure from shyness, even the tips of her ears tinged pink.Her long eyelashes trembled lightly, with a hint of probing and expectation, her voice as soft as honey-dipped marshmallows, husky and lingering from their recent intimacy:"How about... one more time?!""Ah?!"This understated suggestion struck Luffy like a bolt of lightning, making his eyes widen instantly.Hancock looked so tired she could barely keep her eyes open, how could she still... still make such a request?!Before he could react, the next second, the peerless beauty in his arms moved.Her soft arms tightened abruptly, wrapping around his neck, pulling her delicate body even closer.Her soft chest pressed against his without reservation, with a scorching warmth that almost burned his skin.The watery glow in her blue eyes instantly receded, replaced by undisguised passion and longing, entwining his gaze like vines.She tilted her head slightly, her moist lips brushing his jawline, carrying a delicate touch and a sweet scent, then moved upwards, gently biting his earlobe, her voice holding a hint of cunning allure:"Luffy... this empress still wants more..."Before her words finished, her fingertips had already slid slowly down his chest, tracing his firm muscles with a cool touch that ignited sparks along the way.The Moonlight outside the window seemed to grow more ambiguous, and the seductive atmosphere in the room intensified, mingled with their hurried breaths, heating up the quiet night.The Moonlight outside the window seemed to grow more ambiguous, and the seductive atmosphere in the room intensified, mingled with their hurried breaths, heating up the quiet night.