Chapter 522 - 362

Chapter 363: A Heart of AdmirationThe thousand sunny, with its iconic lion figurehead, appeared on the devastated coastline of Dressrosa, instantly sending the entire island into a frenzy!!!"It's the straw hat! It's Straw Hat Luffy's ship!!!""It's our hero! It's Luffy! He's back!!!""Luffy—!!!""Luffy—!!!"Thousands of citizens, as if gone mad, spontaneously swarmed towards the port, waving their arms and shouting the name that had brought them hope with all their might.That tsunami-like fervor was so loud it drowned out the sound of the waves, practically capable of tearing the sky asunder.The thousand sunny slowly docked.Luffy stood at the bow, backlit, grinning with that same thousand sunny, goofy smile.With a casual leap, he jumped down from the bow several meters high, landing steadily on the ground.He didn't show a single trace of weariness, brimming with energy, as if the apocalyptic battle he'd just fought was nothing more than an after-dinner stroll to him."Yo, Sabo, Zoro, Sanji!"Luffy waved vigorously at a few people who had just walked over from the battlefield nearby.Sabo looked at his full-of-life younger brother, his smile a mix of helplessness and pride.Zoro merely glanced at Luffy, then quietly moved his hand away from his sword hilt, the corner of his mouth twitching upward involuntarily."Tch, still a monster as always."Sanji blew a smoke ring, commenting in a relaxed tone.They could all sense it—the Haoshoku aura emanating from Luffy was restrained to perfection, yet unfathomably deep.This Captain had secretly grown stronger again, without them even knowing.And just then...Two figures shot out from the crowd like swallows, one on each side, firmly clinging to Luffy's arms.It was Nami and Robin!"Luffy!"Nami's voice held a hint of reproach and thick lingering fear. Her beautiful, large eyes were watery, her small hands pinching and patting Luffyhere and there, meticulously checking him for injuries.The intimate, natural movements made it seem to onlookers as if she were inspecting her husband who had just returned home."Idiot! Do you have any idea how worried we were!"On the other side, Robin didn't say much, just quietly watched Luffy with her gentle, profound eyes, then took a handkerchief from her bosom and, with utmost naturalness, wiped away a speck of dust from his cheek.The action was elegant and serene, filled with a wifely thoughtfulness, silently declaring to all that her position in this future Pirate King's heart was unshakable.The cheers from the surrounding people seemed to quiet down a bit at this moment.Everyone's gaze, now tinged with amusement and envy, fell upon this youth surrounded by two peerless beauties.Immediately after, Uta and Violet, who had resumed her princess status, stepped forward.Uta quickly walked up to Luffy, her beautiful eyes filled with undisguised admiration and worship, as if Luffy were her entire world.Meanwhile, Violet gave a slight bow, gazing reverently at the man who had saved her country.Not far away, standing beside her father King Rikuand Kyros, Rebecca stared blankly at this scene.She watched that Luffy, surrounded by beauties, dazzling like the sun.She watched the natural, sovereignty-declaring intimate gestures of Nami and Robin.A complex, indescribable feeling instantly welled up in her heart.There was gratitude, yearning, admiration...But more than that, a longing she herself found unfamiliar, and jealousy.She didn't want to just be a rescued princess, watching him from afar.She also wanted, like those two sisters, to stand openly by his side, to become an indispensable part of his life!A flicker of unprecedented determination flashed in Rebecca's clear eyes.She silently clenched her pink fists, as if making a monumental resolution in her heart.She wanted... to fight for herself this once!Not for her princess status, but for a woman's love for a man!!!