Chapter 108 Capturing Hina

The battle between Dezaya and Hina grew increasingly intense; yellow sand and Black Iron Barss collided on the deck, making a piercing sound of metal grinding.

Hina’s application of Armament Haki was becoming more and more proficient, with each Black Iron Bars flowing with a dark, eerie light, forcing Dezaya to respond with caution.

“Desert Sunflower!”

Dezaya suddenly crouched down and pressed her palms against the deck.

Instantly, the deck beneath Hina’s feet began to soften, forming a quicksand vortex.

Hina reacted extremely fast, leaping up with a backflip while throwing out several Black Iron Barss to serve as pivot points.

“It’s useless~”

Dezaya gave a sly smile and slammed her hands together.

“Sandstorm!”

In an instant, yellow sand swept through the air, obscuring Hina’s vision.

Hina was forced to close her eyes, relying on Observation Haki to perceive the enemy’s location.

Just then, Honey Queen suddenly leapt down from the turret, her Paste transforming into a long whip that precisely entangled Hina’s ankle.

“Caught you~”

Her sweet voice rang in Hina’s ear.

“Hmph!”

Hina gave a cold snort and exerted force with her ankle, trying to break free, only to find the Paste whip exceptionally flexible, tightening further instead.

She quickly adjusted her strategy, condensing Armament Haki at her fingertips and striking at the Paste whip with a hand-chop.

However, Honey Queen had anticipated this; the Paste instantly softened, turning into countless fine threads that wrapped around Hina’s arm.

“Your Armament Haki isn’t strong enough yet~”

Hina’s pupils suddenly contracted; she hadn’t expected Honey Queen’s fruit ability to be so troublesome.

In the moment she was distracted, Dezaya’s Sandstorm had completely surrounded her. Fine grains of sand sliced across her skin like blades, leaving trails of cracks on her Marine uniform.

“miss marine, surrender~”

“If such a beautiful lady like you gets hurt, our Captain will be heartbroken~”

Dezaya’s voice came from all directions, carrying a playful smile.

She controlled the Sandstorm to gradually tighten, like an invisible hand firmly trapping Hina.

“Are you kidding me?!”

Hina grit her teeth and suddenly erupted with her full Haki. Black iron bars burst from her body like thorns, forcibly carving out a space within the Sandstorm.

Seizing this fleeting opportunity, she lunged toward Dezaya.

“Iron Cage: Thrust!”

Dozens of sharp Black Iron Barss pierced toward Dezaya like spears.

The latter hurriedly turned into flowing sand to dodge, but was still grazed on the shoulder by one of them. She let out a muffled groan, and her sandification ability briefly failed again.

“Silly Dezaya~”

Honey Queen whistled, and the Paste in her hand suddenly turned into a large net falling from the sky.

“Better leave it to me~”

Hina looked up and saw the Paste net reflecting rainbow colors under the sunlight.

She quickly retreated, but at that moment felt her feet sink—Dezaya had already unknowingly turned the deck into sand.

Just as her footing became unstable, the Paste net completely covered her.

“Hina is very angry!”

The trapped Hina struggled violently, only to find that the Paste was not only exceptionally flexible but also sticky; the more she struggled, the tighter it bound her.

Her Haki was nearly depleted after continuous use, and fine beads of sweat broke out on her forehead.

“I’ve been working hard to develop my fruit ability~”

Honey Queen giggled and touched Hina’s pretty face.

“Surrender~”

Dezaya walked over, rubbing her injured shoulder.

“Our Captain is very gentle, especially toward beautiful girls~”

On the Dragon Soars Ten Thousand Miles, Kaguya finally stood up and stretched.

“Looks like it’s my turn to appear.”

He leaped down, landing lightly on the warship’s deck, his black trench coat fluttering in the wind.

Kaguya walked slowly toward the bound Hina.

He reached out and gently lifted Hina’s chin, looking directly into her angry eyes.

“How about joining my Pirate Crew?”

“I promise it’s much more interesting than being a Marine.”

“In your dreams!”

Hina turned her face away.

“Hina would rather jump into the sea!”

“What a stubborn beauty~”

Kaguya didn’t take offense; instead, his smile grew even brighter.

“Tashigi, bring a pair of Sea Stone handcuffs over here!”

Tashigi heard this and hurriedly ran into the lower deck. The Sea Stone prison Kaguya had previously obtained from Rain Dinners had been moved to the Dragon Soars Ten Thousand Miles by Nami.

Those Sea Stone handcuffs were also stored there.

Tashigi leaped onto the warship with the Sea Stone handcuffs.

After handing the Sea Stone handcuffs to Kaguya, Tashigi hesitated for a moment before speaking up to persuade him: “Kaguya, I don’t object to you ‘pursuing’ this miss marine, but I hope you won’t force her. That wouldn’t be an act of justice…”

After handcuffing Hina, Kaguya stood up and pinched Tashigi’s cheek.

“Don’t worry, I’m not that kind of person.”

“If she isn’t willing, I will never force her.”

Kaguya wasn’t just coaxing Tashigi; he truly felt there was no need for force.

The pirate world was never short of beauties; even now on the Dragon Soars Ten Thousand Miles, he still had three beauties he hadn’t ‘eaten’ yet.

He had plenty of time to slowly break down Hina’s defenses.

Once restrained by the Sea Stone handcuffs, Hina instantly lost all her strength and could only glare at Kaguya with resentment.

Her pink hair fell messily over her shoulders, and through the cracks in her uniform torn by the Sandstorm, her fair skin was faintly visible, adding a touch of stubborn beauty.

“You really are in a sorry state, miss marine.”

Kaguya knelt down and gently wiped away the bloodstains on her cheek with his fingertips.

“But like this, you’re actually even more heart-stirring.”

“Hmph, you think this will make Hina submit?”

She gave a cold laugh.

“A Marine won’t abandon their position because of such small tricks!”

Kaguya shrugged, his smile remaining calm.

“It doesn’t matter. I have plenty of time to make you change your mind.”

He turned to look at Honey Queen and Dezaya.

“First take her back to the ship and treat her well; don’t neglect our guest.”

Dezaya and Honey Queen flanked Hina, lifting her up and flying toward the Dragon Soars Ten Thousand Miles.

Seeing them return with Hina, Nami pursed her lips with jealousy.

Nojiko and the other girls looked Hina up and down, then exchanged a knowing glance, all seeing the stunning beauty in each other’s eyes.

This female Marine Colonel, even as a prisoner, could not hide her valiant and heroic aura; she was indeed a formidable “opponent.”

While the girls were sizing up Hina, Hina was also sizing them up.

“You are Nico Robin!”

Hina recognized Robin’s identity, then turned to look at Kaguya.

“You are the pirate who defeated Crocodile!”

“Oh? You recognized me?”

“That’s right, it’s me.”

“Kaya, Dezaya and Hina are all a bit injured; go and give them some treatment.”

“Okay~”

“Sisters, follow me.”

Kaya reached out to take Hina, supporting her as they walked toward the cabin.

Dezaya followed closely behind, not forgetting to turn back and wink at Kaguya with a sly smile before she left.

“Nami, let’s keep moving.”

“We should leave this sea area quickly, otherwise, once the Marines get the news, it’ll be another pile of trouble.”

Nami gave a soft snort and walked to the bow, commanding Moomoo to continue swimming toward Drum Island.

The setting sun’s afterglow spilled over the shimmering sea as the Dragon Soars Ten Thousand Miles cut through the golden waves, slowly moving forward.

The two warships gradually disappeared behind the horizon.

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