"Unbelievable..."
"Beautiful! Hancock!"
"Is this really you, Sister Hancock?"
"Huh? Wasn't Hancock a little darker just now?"
"Wow~! Even as a woman, I can't help but be moved!"
Ten minutes later, inside a grand castle...
As Hancock and Shinobu stepped out of the room, everyone present gasped in shock, their faces filled with disbelief.
Whether it was Smoothie and her sisters or Sandersonia and Marigold, they were all stunned.
Under the effects of Shinobu's Ripe-Ripe Fruit, the twelve-year-old Hancock had instantly grown into a stunning twenty-two-year-old beauty.
She looked completely different from before, transforming from an awkward girl into an elegant and breathtakingly beautiful woman.
Her once tanned skin had turned fair, and her height had soared past 1.9 meters.
Dressed in a luxurious and noble cheongsam, her figure—curvy and well-proportioned—rivaled even Yamato's. Every movement, every subtle expression, radiated irresistible charm.
No one could take their eyes off her.
For some reason, they found themselves blushing, their hearts racing.
Even Wilhelm, usually composed and indifferent, couldn't hide the flicker of surprise in his eyes.
"Not only did she get taller, but she also became fair-skinned... This is unbelievable," Yamato muttered, stepping forward with curiosity. She reached out and pinched Hancock's flawless, porcelain-white face.
Grinning, Yamato puffed out her chest proudly and declared, "Still, you're a little behind me, hehe!"
Hancock's expression stiffened, and her eyelid twitched slightly.
If not for maintaining her image in front of that person, she would have stepped forward to challenge Yamato right then and there.
This shameless bichi really had the audacity to brag.
It was obvious that Hancock surpassed her in every way!
Whether in beauty or physique—there was no contest!
"Tsk tsk, the Love-Love Fruit's ability is truly terrifying..." Smoothie muttered, taking a deep breath to calm herself before turning to Wilhelm. "Even I couldn't help but be tempted."
"Master Wilhelm..."
Seeing everyone's reactions, Hancock couldn't help but feel a little proud.
Like a proud white swan, Hancock glanced triumphantly at Yamato, who had suddenly appeared and given her a strong sense of crisis.
Her gaze was filled with anticipation as she looked toward that person—Wilhelm.
"This was to be expected..."
Wilhelm nodded calmly.
Looking into those mesmerizing eyes brimming with expectation, one couldn't help but be captivated. Hancock, unable to look away, smiled faintly as Wilhelm warned, "The Love-Love Fruit has indeed blessed you with unparalleled charm, but beauty alone isn't enough. You must also be strong, understood?"
The future "Most Beautiful Woman in the World" was already taking shape.
Now, it all depended on whether her natural talent was exceptional enough—and just how far she could push her strength.
If she couldn't even surpass Smoothie, what right did she have to be called the Empress?
"Yes, Master Wilhelm! I will work hard!"
Hancock clenched her fists, her eyes burning with excitement.
She glanced at Yamato, who remained oblivious, and felt an indescribable fighting spirit rise within her.
This b**ch thinks she's worthy of competing with me for Lord Wilhelm's attention?
No way!
She would not lose!
"A woman must have both beauty and strength to be worthy of becoming the perfect Mrs. Wilhelm..." Hancock gazed at Wilhelm's handsome face with admiration, secretly making up her mind.
I have to work even harder!
At that moment, Wilhelm moved.
Extending his right hand into the void, he suddenly pulled out a thin, battered figure.
A bruised and bloodied Rob Lucci, looking utterly miserable, appeared in his grasp. Wilhelm casually tossed him in front of Shinobu.
The sudden development shocked everyone.
"Are we starting already?" Smoothie chuckled knowingly.
Charlotte Cinnamon, tall and exuding a heroic aura, smirked. "This is getting interesting!"
"Shinobu, age him up by ten years—I still have use for him," Wilhelm ordered.
"Yes—"
Though puzzled, Shinobu didn't hesitate to follow Wilhelm's command.
In an instant, the power of the Ripe-Ripe Fruit activated, transforming Rob Lucci from an eleven-year-old boy into a twenty-one-year-old man.
"Do whatever you want. Just leave me out of it," Wilhelm said indifferently.
With a nod toward Smoothie and her sisters, Hancock, Yamato, and the others, Wilhelm then used his ability.
The suddenly aged-up Rob Lucci, still dazed from the transformation, disappeared from sight.
"What, are you going to kill me?"
The battered Rob Lucci looked at Wilhelm with a mocking expression.
But deep inside, he was full of doubt.
Why did he age me into my twenties?
He could feel the immense strength coursing through his body—completely different from when he was just eleven.
However, it was useless. Even with this newfound power, he couldn't break free from the handcuffs binding his wrists. They weren't made of Seastone, but they were said to be just as strong, crafted from some kind of shape-memory alloy.
"To be honest, it would be a waste to kill someone as talented as you..." Wilhelm said calmly. "But unfortunately, you're too stubborn."
"Farewell."
Before Rob Lucci could react—
Whoosh!
His eyes widened in shock.
His body collapsed to the ground, his life slipping away.
Wilhelm reached out and picked up a peculiar-looking Devil Fruit.
"The Human-Human Fruit, Model: Great Enlightenment..."
He gazed at Rob Lucci's lifeless form and continued,
"This fruit allows its user to manipulate their body size freely—growing several meters tall or even reaching the size of a true giant. Its physique rivals that of the Titans… and its strength increases with its size."
"A perfect match for someone with immense physical talent."
During his return from Wano, Wilhelm had already tested this Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit on captured pirates.
The results were neither as impressive as he had hoped nor as disappointing as he had feared.
According to legend, the Doudou is a colossal monk-like creature. They come in various sizes—some as small as two meters tall, while others are large enough to cradle mountains in their arms.
This fruit followed that same myth.
A user of the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Great Enlightenment, could transform into a Doudou—a giant monk-like entity.
Upon transformation, their body would grow massive, granting them incredible strength.
The exact height was not fixed; it changed depending on the user's own physical capabilities.
Wilhelm couldn't yet determine its upper limit.
But one thing was certain—if the user was powerful enough, their transformed state would be no smaller than the legendary Titans.
Just how tall they could grow… and what level of strength they could achieve…
That would now be up to "Rob Lucci" himself.
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