Chapter 460 The mysterious man in black robe

As time passed, the sun gradually set, and the camp was dyed with a layer of orange-red afterglow.

Luffy was still running around in the camp, looking for the rhinoceros beetle. His energetic figure shuttled among the female warriors like a warm and free breeze.

"Hey, sisters, have you seen a very big rhinoceros beetle? It's this big!" Luffy said as he opened his arms to gesture the size of the rhinoceros beetle. His eyes were shining with anticipation, and his innocent look made some female warriors couldn't help laughing.

"Little guy, we didn't see any rhinoceros beetles, but if you keep making trouble like this, the Empress will be angry!" An older female warrior said with a smile, with a hint of pampering in her eyes.

Luffy scratched his head and smiled widely, "Haha, I get it, I'll just look for a while and then I won't look for it anymore!" As he said that, he jumped and ran to the other side.

In the tent, Hancock sat quietly, her eyes seemed to look through the tent towards Luffy outside.

Her brows knitted slightly, and the complex emotions in her heart made her a little upset. "What kind of magic does this straw hat boy have? Why does he always attract my attention?" She whispered to herself, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrest of the chair unconsciously.

Just then, there was a sudden noise outside the camp.

Hancock's heart tightened and she immediately stood up and walked out of the tent.

I saw a huge beast breaking into the camp from somewhere. It was huge, with hair standing up like steel needles, fierce light flashing in its eyes, and a low roar coming from its mouth. It was rushing towards the female warriors.

"Everyone be careful!" Hancock shouted, her eyes instantly became extremely sharp, and she squatted slightly, ready to meet the enemy. The female warriors also picked up their weapons and prepared for battle.

When Luffy saw the beast, there was no fear in his eyes. Instead, he shouted excitedly: "Wow, it's a big one! Watch me!" As he said that, he put the straw hat on his head and rushed towards the beast.

"Luffy, don't be impulsive!" Ling Tian shouted hurriedly, and he was also ready to help.

Luffy rushed towards the beast as if he didn't hear anything. When he got close to the beast, he dodged the beast's attack flexibly and punched the beast in the abdomen.

"Rubber-rubber--Gun!" His arm extended like a spring, the huge force causing the beast to step back a few steps, but this seemed to only enrage it, and it pounced on Luffy even more frantically.

Seeing this, Hancock also joined the fight. She moved quickly to the side of the beast and kicked it in the head.

"Fragrant Feet!" A pink light emanated from her feet and hit the beast with great force. The beast felt pain and turned around and roared at Hancock.

"Humph, you beast, how dare you run wild in my camp!" Hancock said coldly, her eyes full of anger. She used her ability again and fought the beast together with Luffy.

With the cooperation of the two, the beast gradually showed signs of fatigue. Luffy saw the opportunity and jumped high, "Rubber rubber - Giant battle axe!"

His body spun in the air, his legs became huge, and he smashed down at the beast like a battle axe.

At the same time, Hancock also launched her ultimate move, "Sweet Sweet Wind!" A storm of pink hearts swept towards the beast.

Under the powerful attack of the two, the beast was finally knocked to the ground. After letting out a wail, it stopped moving.

Luffy stood beside the beast, wiping the sweat from his forehead, a triumphant smile on his face. "Haha, we beat it!" he shouted excitedly.

Hancock looked at Luffy, and her admiration for him increased a little more. "You're quite good, man." She said, with a slight smile on her face.

Luffy scratched his head, "Hehe, of course, I want to be the Pirate King!" His eyes were full of confidence.

The female warriors cheered when they saw the beast was defeated. They gathered around Luffy and Hancock, marveling at their bravery.

"Luffy, you are so brave!"

"My Lady Empress, you are so amazing!"

The camp was filled with laughter and the tense atmosphere just now was swept away.

As night fell, a bonfire was lit in the camp. The female warriors sat around the bonfire, sharing food and wine.

Luffy was sitting in the middle, wolfing down the barbecue. His mouth was full and he was mumbling, "This meat is so delicious, even better than the one on our ship!" His appearance made everyone laugh.

Hancock sat aside, looking at Luffy quietly, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes. She picked up a glass of wine, took a sip, and thought about everything that happened today.

This man, whom she originally regarded as annoying, made her experience many emotions she had never experienced before in just one day. She didn't know where this emotion would lead her, but at this moment, she just wanted to enjoy this rare peace and happiness.

"Luffy, why do you want to become the Pirate King?" Hancock asked suddenly, her voice particularly clear in the crackling of the campfire.

Luffy swallowed the food in his mouth, patted his stomach, and then looked up at Hancock. "Because the Pirate King is the freest person on the sea! I want to find One Piece, and then sail freely on the sea with my friends. Nothing can restrain us!"

His eyes were full of longing for freedom, and that light was like the brightest stars in the night sky.

Hancock nodded slightly. "Freedom? Sounds good." She said softly. She thought of her life in Amazon Lily. Although as the empress, she had supreme power, she also had many constraints.

Luffy's words ignited the desire for freedom in her heart.

"You can also join us, our adventure will be so much fun!" Luffy said excitedly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Hancock smiled and said, "Hmph, who wants to take an adventure with a young boy like you? However, your proposal is quite interesting." Although she said this, she was actually a little moved by Luffy's invitation.

At this moment, a strange sound came from the woods in the distance, like some mysterious spell. Everyone immediately became alert and picked up their weapons.

"What's going on? Are there more enemies?" Luffy stood up, put on his straw hat, and prepared to fight.

Hancock looked in the direction of the sound, her eyes full of vigilance. "I don't know, but everyone be careful." She said, her body tense, ready to deal with possible danger.

As the sound got closer, a figure slowly walked out of the woods.

It was a mysterious man in a black robe, his face was hidden under the black robe, and his appearance could not be seen clearly. He held a magic wand in his hand, and the gem on the top of the wand emitted a strange light.

"All of you who disturb my peace will be punished." The mysterious man said in a low and hoarse voice. His voice seemed to have a magical power that made people shudder.

Luffy took a step forward, "Huh, who are you? We are not afraid of you!" he shouted loudly, his eyes full of provocation.

The mysterious man sneered, "You ignorant boy, then let me show you my power." As he said that, he waved his wand and a black lightning shot towards Luffy.

Luffy dodged quickly, and the black lightning hit a tree behind him. The tree was instantly split in half and caught fire.