Chapter 342 - 181

Chapter 181: The Shura Field That Almost Erupted!!The next day,Luffy opened his eyes. His dark pupils showed no signs of fatigue from "joy," but were instead astonishingly bright, radiating an indescribable vigor.It was as if he hadn't experienced a night of madness, but had just enjoyed a deep and satisfying sleep.He moved his fingers, and his nose first caught the familiar scent of gardenias, mixed with a faint bodily fragrance, which still lingered at his nostrils.Looking down, Hancock was sleeping soundly, curled up on his chest. Her breathing was even and prolonged, accompanied by a slight nasal sound, clearly indicating extreme exhaustion.Her cheeks still bore a lingering flush, and her lips were slightly pursed, as if she were having a sweet dream.Her eyes and brows, which usually held pride and allure, had now dropped all defenses, appearing exceptionally soft and docile.Seeing her like this, the crazy scenes from last night—the ones that "must omit a hundred thousand words"—uncontrollably surfaced in Luffy's mind.His mouth twitched involuntarily, and he silently counted in his heart: Four times!!That number made him click his tongue in amazement.One must know that this was the Empress, who was usually extremely Tsundere, actively pushing forward while gritting her teeth and enduring the pain.Luffy was fine, as the physique of a Rubber Man was inherently durable. This level of "exercise" was nothing compared to a fierce battle against a powerful foe.But Hancock was different; she was a genuine being of flesh and blood. By the end, she had completely lost all strength and fainted in his arms.That defenseless appearance made Luffy's heart inexplicably soften at the time.He sighed slightly, feeling a bit emotional. He hadn't expected that in just one night,the high and mighty Empress, whom countless people bowed before, had officially become his woman.This realization felt novel to him, and brought with it an inexplicable sense of responsibility!————————[Ding, detecting host has conquered Seven Warlords of the Sea: Boa Hancock][Reward: Random Enhancement Card X1]Luffy:...?!————————After lying quietly in bed for a few minutes, gazing at the peaceful sleeping face of the person in his arms, Luffy cautiously raised his hand, his fingertips gently brushing the messy strands of hair on her forehead. Then he leaned down and pressed a soft kiss onto her smooth brow.The touch was delicate and warm, like kissing a freshly blooming petal, carrying a hint of imperceptible cherish.He moved extremely lightly to withdraw the arm Hancock was using as a pillow, afraid that the slightest force would wake her.As he got up, he deliberately tucked the brocade quilt covering her, gently wrapping her exposed shoulders.Seeing that she was still sleeping deeply, her brows relaxed, Luffy finally let out a breath and tiptoed off the bed.Sunlight filtered through the window lattice and fell upon her, coating her snow-white skin with a golden edge. Her long hair spread across the pillow like an ink-colored waterfall.Luffy stood by the bed, glanced at her, a faint smile curving his lips, and walked quickly toward the door.The moment the door was opened, Luffy's pupils suddenly dilated, and he felt as if he had been nailed to the spot.Morning light streamed through the gap in the doorway, perfectly outlining the slender figure standing there.Yamato stood gracefully there, her silver long hair loosely tied back, a few stray strands swaying gently with her breathing, giving her already heroic face a touch of softness.Her fair and delicate fingertips were paused in mid-air, knuckles slightly curled, clearly indicating she had been about to knock."Yamato, what are you—?!"Luffy's voice carried a hint of confusion, and his brow furrowed involuntarily.Yamato clearly hadn't expected to be "caught red-handed" like this. A faint blush flashed across her face, and then a cheerful, slightly shy smile appeared on her lips. She raised a hand to tuck the stray hair behind her ear and explained:"Oh, I came to call you for breakfast. Look, the sun is almost overhead. I thought you might have overslept, so I came to check."Her voice was clear and crisp, like the trickling of a mountain stream, with a subtle hint of excitement in her tone.As she spoke, she seemed to suddenly remember something. Her gaze swept toward another door at the end of the hallway, and her tone instantly became somewhat hurried, her volume rising slightly:"Speaking of which, I don't know where Hancockran off to!""When I passed her room just now, I specifically knocked, but there was no response at all. I pushed the door open and looked, and the room was empty, not even a shadow to be seen!!"Luffy:...He spread his arms wide, desperately blocking the doorway, trying to completely separate Yamato outside from the scene inside the room.However, fate seemed to play a cruel joke."Husband, is someone outside?"A voice, lazy as silk, slowly sounded from behind him, the final syllable lingering perfectly.It carried the huskiness of just waking up, wrapped in a few degrees of bone-deep charm, like a feather lightly tickling one's heart.The voice wasn't loud, but it accurately penetrated the door, clearly reaching the ears of both Luffyand Yamato.I'm finished... These two words struck Luffy's heart like a heavy hammer. In an instant, he felt as if he'd been struck by lightning, and the blood in his body seemed to freeze.His neck felt incredibly heavy, as if filled with lead. Every slight turn was accompanied by the subtle sound of his bones clicking, as he struggled to turn his head back, inch by agonizing inch.He saw that Hancock had woken up and was leaning lazily against the headboard.The plain brocade quilt rested loosely on her, barely covering her graceful, exquisite body, yet inadvertently outlining breathtaking curves.A segment of her fair, delicate arm slipped from the corner of the quilt, exposed to the slightly cool air. Her skin was as white as freshly fallen snow, gleaming with a moist luster in the morning light.Her long hair was scattered across the pillow, a few strands dangling over her shoulder, making her already devastatingly beautiful face even more charming and seductive.Those affectionate eyes deliberately revealed a seductive charm. Anyone who saw her expression would know it wasn't unintentional, but clearly a deliberate provocation."Huh, Hancock? Why are you here? And... why are you dressed like that?!"Yamato was so shocked her eyes nearly popped out, and her crisp voice was filled with disbelief.Subconsciously, she leaned forward, thrusting her head into the gap in the doorway, her gaze instantly landing on the sensual yet bizarre scene inside the room.It was then that Hancock's lazy, seductive "Husband" finally registered in her ears.Yamato's nose wrinkled slightly. Subconsciously, she reached out and grabbed the silver hair hanging by her side, twirling the ends around her fingertips, and mumbled seriously:"'Husband'?! That word... I think I heard old people mention it in Wano Country. What exactly does it mean?""What, what meaning?!"Luffy snapped out of his panic like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, his heart still pounding wildly.He quickly placed both hands on Yamato's shoulders, practically pushing her backward,"Let's go, let's go! The sun is high in the sky, we need to hurry and eat!"His voice was deliberately raised, attempting to drown out any sound that might come from inside the room.His steps were hurried; he wished he could immediately drag this persistent questioner away from the scene."But Hancock is still inside!"Yamato stumbled a few steps as he pushed her, her head still turned backward, her crimson eyes filled with confusion."Isn't she coming to eat with us?""Sh-She can't eat right now!!"Luffy, thinking quickly, yelled at the top of his lungs, increasing the force in his hands, and forcibly pushed Yamato, who still wanted to ask questions, out of the room.With a soft "bang," the door was hastily closed by Luffy.Outside the door, the chirping sound of their argument quickly arose. Yamato was persistently asking about the meaning of "Husband."Luffy was rambling and trying to change the subject, and their footsteps gradually receded, finally disappearing down the end of the hallway.Inside the room, Hancock maintained the posture of leaning against the headboard. The allure had not yet faded from her face, but her entire being seemed to have been paused, utterly stunned.Her captivating eyes stared blankly at the closed door, a hint of a lingering smile still on her lips.A moment later, a soft giggle escaped her lips, like spring water that couldn't be contained, carrying a measure of cunning and triumph.The blankness in her eyes instantly disappeared, replaced by her usual haughtiness and disdain. Her delicate chin lifted slightly, and her tone carried a condescending sneer:"She doesn't even know what 'Husband' means. So foolish, yet she dares to compete with this concubine?"As she finished speaking, the haughtiness on her face gradually turned into pure satisfaction, like a child who had stolen honey.She gently wrapped the brocade quilt around herself, curled up more comfortably, lay back down on the soft bed, closed her eyes, and wore a sweet smile."Now, I can be considered Luffy's rightful wife... How wonderful."She whispered softly in her heart, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the quilt surface, feeling the lingering warmth.But as soon as the words left her mind, she suddenly opened her eyes, having thought of something. Her beautiful cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and even her earlobes were completely red.The frantic scenes of last night flashed uncontrollably through her mind. Her skin seemed to still feel the burning heat, and the faint soreness spreading throughout her body was vividly clear.Embarrassed, Hancock quickly closed her eyes, covered her burning cheeks with both hands, and whispered so softly it was like a mosquito's buzz:"That idiot... how can he have so much stamina?!"The final sound carried a hint of imperceptible coquetry, quietly dissipating in the silent room.