Time can change a person completely.
Just like Makino now, she wasn't as composed as she would be nine years later.
Though still gentle, her feelings were more yielding when it came to romance.
In Jon's eyes,
She was a gentle and intelligent older girl, a mature woman who yearned for love.
So Jon treated her with utmost tenderness.
In contrast to the brutality he displayed when killing pirates, he let her experience extreme care and consideration.
…
He took her for a ride on the pirate ship.
As the key was inserted into the motorcycle's ignition, Jon truly felt the superior performance of this new bike.
The motorcycle was white and green, with perfect streamlined aesthetics.
However, new motorcycles always had one problem: a sluggish feeling during the initial ride.
But as Jon twisted the throttle, the sluggishness immediately became smooth.
"Makino, hold on tight."
Jon urged in a low voice, his tone filled with a boy's anticipation for his new motorcycle.
Makino didn't respond, she just obediently wrapped her arms around Jon's waist, waiting for the moment they would shoot off.
Jon abruptly accelerated, and the motorcycle instantly roared to life.
At first, his movements were a bit rusty; after all, it had been over a decade since he'd come to the pirate world, and this was his first time riding a motorcycle. But he quickly got the hang of it.
He skillfully maneuvered the bike, accelerating it gradually under his control, until it actually leaped into the sea.
The motorcycle transformed into a sea-motorcycle, astounding Jon!
Although his driving skills weren't polished,
He had the help of his [Luck God] Trait. Buggy would never have imagined the profound mastery with which Jon utilized his abilities.
However, when one is happy, unexpected variables can suddenly strike.
Perhaps it was the assistance of the [Luck God] Trait, after repeatedly winding and speeding through the sea, he suddenly leaned back, then thrust forward to grab the handlebars, only for the engine to suddenly blow!
The accidental engine blow directly injured Makino. She cried out in pain, tears streaming down her face.
Jon kept apologizing while checking Makino's wound.
Fortunately, Makino's injury wasn't serious, but the dripping blood was still startling.
Jon didn't dare to ride anymore and quickly attended to Makino's injuries.
While applying medicine to the wound, he muttered curses under his breath.
"And they call it a pseudo-seven-colored Trait."
"What kind of crap is this…"
…
While Jon was fuming in the East Blue,
In the Calm Belt of the Grand Line,
Cries of anger also echoed from within the palace on Amazon Lily.
"What does Jinbe becoming a Warlord have to do with me? The World Government holding an introductory meeting for mere nobodies is their business. I absolutely refuse to participate!"
"You short dwarf, go yourself if you want to. Don't use my benefactor's name to pressure me!"
"Moreover, even if I don't go, no one will blame me!"
"You ugly hag, do you know why? Why is it that even though I repeatedly defy the World Government's orders, those people still forgive me?"
"The reason is… Yes! Because I am too beautiful!"
Inside the palace, a graceful figure stood with her right hand on her hip, her left arm extended straight, and her head tilted back at a 90-degree angle to her body, pointing disdainfully at the old woman with a cane.
She was the Empress of Amazon Lily, the Pirate Empress!
The most beautiful woman in the world—Boa Hancock!
At this moment, Hancock's posture and words were full of narcissism and arrogance.
But the old Nyon opposite her was speechless.
Because Hancock was indeed beautiful, so beautiful that it was hard to look directly at her, as if she glowed.
Her jet-black hime-cut hair was classic and elegant, her deep blue almond eyes were cold yet alluring.
Her nose bridge was high and delicate, her lips full and soft, her cheeks smaller than a palm… Her features were simply divine!
However, what was most eye-catching was her tall figure of 191cm.
Her breasts were prominent, her legs longer than life itself.
Even a perfect S-curve couldn't describe her perfection.
Looking at such a Snake Princess Empress, Nyon's urge to burst into curses faded.
She sighed and advised,
"Snake Princess, even if others don't go to congratulate Jinbe, you must. Have you forgotten Fisher Tiger?"
Hearing that name, Hancock, who was leaning back, stiffened.
She straightened her body, biting her finger with her red lips, her eyes gradually becoming conflicted.
Seeing her like this, Nyon sighed in relief and quickly pressed on.
"Your benefactor and Jinbe are from the same lineage. Even if it's just to repay a debt, you should maintain a superficial friendship with Jinbe."
Nyon earnestly pleaded, "Don't forget, if Fisher Tiger hadn't saved you, what would have been your fate after eating the Mero Mero no Mi?"
At these words, Hancock's face instantly stiffened.
She chastised Nyon, "You are forbidden to speak another word! Shut your mouth!"
But the unpleasant memory still surfaced in her mind.
Eight years ago, she and her