Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Amazon Lily.
I'm going to change back to the male pronouns, I don't like using the female pronouns on him. It confuses me.
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After explaining the situation to Sengoku, Chiga returned to his office and informed Kalifa that he was going to Amazon Lily.
Upon learning the reason for Chiga's trip, Kalifa gave him a curious, teasing look.
"Boss, you're not planning anything shady there, are you?"
"Of course not. I'm just going to treat an illness."
"Oh~"
Ever since their relationship had grown closer, Kalifa had become more uninhibited around Chiga, especially when looking at the charming and strikingly attractive version of him transformed into a woman. She couldn't help but flirt.
Stimulated by her tone, Chiga pulled Kalifa into his arms, about to enforce some "disciplinary measures." But just as he moved, he realized something—he was currently in his female form.
With a slight frown, Chiga regretted the week-long promise he'd made to Kalifa.
He looked down at the flushed Kalifa in his arms, intending to activate the power in his right horn and revert to his original male self.
But just as the horn glowed faintly with a soft white light, Kalifa noticed and gently touched Chiga's lips with a finger.
She leaned in, her breath warm against his cheek.
"Boss, didn't you promise to stay like this for a week? Don't tell me you've forgotten."
"Special circumstances call for special treatment. I'll just switch back for a minute!"
"Nope! A week is a week. And this time, you're going to the Land of Women like this."
"Huh? Why?"
"Because I want that Empress to see that my boss is the most beautiful woman in the world."
"…"
Chiga was speechless, caught off-guard by Kalifa's whimsical reasoning, and could only hold her in silence.
Kalifa, clearly enjoying this side of him, leaned in and kissed him. One kiss led to another until things started to escalate.
Outside the office, Ain arrived—right on cue. As she raised her hand to knock, a series of ambiguous sounds made her freeze, cheeks flushing red.
"Boss! Why did you switch back?! Didn't you promise a whole week?!"
"I'll change back right after I take care of business. However long it takes, I'll extend the time. I'm not breaking my promise!"
"You're cheating, Boss!"
"Oh? Sounds like my secretary forgot who the boss is. Take this!"
Ain couldn't take it anymore and turned to leave. But just then, there was a loud bang from inside, followed by Chiga's surprised exclamation:
"Kalifa! Why did you turn into Ain?!"
Ain's eyes widened in shock. She had never imagined her elegant and respected Kalifa would pull something that bold!
Yet even though her brain screamed at her to leave, her feet wouldn't budge. Instead, she found herself pressing an ear to the door, blushing furiously as she listened.
No one knew how much time passed before the office door opened and Chiga, back in his female form, stepped out.
Ain, still leaning on the door, fell straight into his arms.
Looking down at her with a raised brow, Chiga poked her smooth forehead and said,
"Ain, eavesdropping is a bad habit."
"I… I…"
Caught red-handed, Ain was too embarrassed to speak. Finally, with a squeak, she turned and bolted away.
Behind Chiga, Kalifa appeared with her clothes slightly rumpled, lazily leaning on the doorframe.
"Boss, you sure like bullying Ain."
"You're one to talk. Why did you turn into her just now? You knew she was outside the door."
Kalifa playfully stuck out her tongue and cooed, "I thought Boss might like it~"
"Hmph! Next time—just… think before you act!"
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In the central city of Amazon Lily, the streets bustled with movement. All the residents were women, lightly dressed, and each one had a snake coiled around her shoulders or waist.
But despite the lively appearance, anxiety lingered in their expressions. Many glanced nervously at the palace in the center of the island. A heavy mood hung over the entire city.
Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky, cutting through the tension like a blade.
The Kuja warriors of Amazon Lily lived up to their reputation. Though shocked, they quickly formed a defensive circle, their snakes transforming into bows, spears, and whips at the ready.
As they surrounded the stranger, they finally got a clear look at the intruder's face—and their weapons dropped in disbelief.
The snakes, too, made no move to strike. Even they stared wide-eyed at the strikingly beautiful person before them.
It was Chiga, still in female form, and his stunning appearance had stunned the entire force into silence.
Among them, a young girl around twelve—Marguerite—tugged on the sleeve of a warrior beside her with a high ponytail and sharp eyes.
"Captain Kikyo, who is that sister? She's so beautiful… I think she might be even more beautiful than Empress Boa!"
Kikyo's expression darkened. She tapped Marguerite on the head lightly.
"Marguerite, don't be disrespectful. Empress Boa is recognized as the most beautiful woman in the world."
Marguerite pouted, rubbing her head.
"But I was just telling the truth…"
Kikyo sighed inwardly. The mention of Boa Hancock only deepened the gloom. The Empress's illness had been worsening, and if things didn't improve soon, it might turn fatal.
She had heard from Elder Nyon that only Admiral Purple Kirin from the Marines might be able to help.
But for some reason, Empress Boa had strictly forbidden them from disclosing the reason for her illness to Marine Headquarters.
Now they were stuck in limbo, unable to send an official request. If Hancock died, their tribe could face destruction.
Just then, one of the warriors stepped forward, glaring at Chiga.
"Who are you? State your purpose!"
Chiga smiled gently, causing another wave of stunned silence.
"I'm here to see Hancock. I heard she's seriously ill, so I came to check on her."
"How dare you call Empress Boa by name?!"
Hancock was revered like a goddess here. With tensions already high due to her illness, even a perceived slight sent tempers flaring.
Several warriors quickly retrieved their dropped snakes, which transformed into bows as they loosed arrows at Chiga.
Kikyo's eyes widened. She had sensed that this newcomer wasn't ordinary and had hoped no one would provoke her. But the arrows were already in flight.
Yet Chiga didn't move. A gentle pulse of energy expanded around him—a barrier formed from invisible force. The arrows froze mid-air, suspended just inches from his body.
A flash of purple light passed through his eyes—Rinnegan.
In the next instant, the suspended arrows disintegrated into dust, vanishing like mist.
Kikyo stared, stunned, before she recognized the unmistakable purple rings in Chiga's eyes.
Her voice trembled in awe.
"It really is the Rinnegan… You're Admiral Purple Kirin?!"
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