Chapter 572 - 750 – Hina Indicates She’s Only Temporarily Uncomfortable

Hina's question came so suddenly that even Tashigi felt somewhat embarrassed.

However, under Hina's determined gaze, Tashigi ultimately chose to nod.

"So that's how it is." The corners of Hina's lips rose. "In that case, how about we invite Captain to join us?"

"Huh?" Tashigi's eyes widened. "Don't tell me you want to..."

Hina nodded with a bright smile.

Since she had already decided to properly serve Arton, wasn't this the perfect opportunity?

With Tashigi's help, it would be even easier for her to win Arton over.

Back on Enies Lobby, she had only managed to let Arton experience what her mouth could do.

Now that she had the chance to show him what other parts of her were capable of, how could she possibly let it pass?

"This..." Tashigi swallowed, her heartbeat instantly quickening.

Hina's words had truly struck right at her deepest desires.

After spending so much pleasant time with Arton, she had already grown deeply attached to the feeling of being with him.

Whenever Tashigi brought Arton to her room, her body would unconsciously begin to stir.

Now, after Hina's suggestion, the excitement in her heart only intensified.

She turned to look at Arton, who had his eyes closed while humming. In the end, she failed to resist the temptation and nodded toward Hina.

Hina's smile grew even brighter.

She walked over with Tashigi, and while Arton was still wondering about their expressions, each woman took hold of one of his arms.

"What are you two doing?"

Arton looked at them in confusion.

"Captain used so much strength rescuing me earlier. You must be tired."

"Why don't you take a shower too?"

Hina suggested.

"Y-Yes... I think so too."

Tashigi nodded.

Arton looked from Hina to Tashigi. After thinking briefly, he finally understood what they meant.

"I see."

He raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat hesitant.

Was it really all right for him to rest while Nami and the others were busy on deck?

His doubts quickly disappeared, however, as Hina crouched down and helped clear his mind completely.

By the time Arton recovered his senses, he was already inside the bathroom with Hina and Tashigi.

...

No one knew how much time had passed before Arton walked out of the bathroom looking refreshed.

Hina and Tashigi followed him shortly afterward.

Compared to earlier, Tashigi's face was flushed as though she had just gone through an intense workout.

Hina, meanwhile, had finally regained her former clean, neat, and beautiful appearance after thoroughly washing herself.

Her movements were merely somewhat less smooth than before.

"Are you all right, Hina?"

Arton looked at her worriedly.

"D-Don't worry, Captain."

"Hina is merely a little uncomfortable for the moment."

She smiled as she spoke.

Although her body felt as though it had been torn apart, Hina held no resentment after considering that Arton was the one who had left the injury.

She even felt it was an honor to have been marked by a man like him.

...

"Why don't you come sit in my infirmary for a while?"

Seeing that Hina was having difficulty walking, Arton made the suggestion.

"There's no need, Captain. Hina can endure it."

She shook her head with a smile.

To her, this pain was proof that she had truly become Arton's woman.

Although her body hurt, she felt delighted inside.

She wanted to experience the pain clearly from beginning to end and remember it.

Under those circumstances, how could she possibly allow Arton to use medical treatment to heal the injury?

"All right, then."

Seeing the determination in her eyes, Arton could only nod in agreement.

He knew Hina had always been a proud female Marine.

Since she had already made her decision, anything he said now would probably have little effect.

Rather than waste time arguing, it was better to respect her wishes.

"In that case, shall we return to the deck now?"

Arton asked.

"No problem."

Hina's attention was entirely focused on Arton, so she nodded without thinking.

What she had not realized was that appearing on deck in her current condition would immediately expose what had happened to everyone there.

Given the Flameblade Pirates' current situation, it would be best if Hina's private affairs remained undiscovered.

Otherwise, Nami, Carina, and the others might grow jealous.

Fortunately, Tashigi noticed the problem.

"I don't think Miss Hina should go to the deck yet."

"Why not?"

Hina looked at her in confusion.

"Because walking is inconvenient for you right now, Miss Hina. It would be far too obvious."

Tashigi spoke with a red face.

Her reminder finally made Arton realize the problem as well.

"You're right. It really wouldn't be appropriate for Hina to go onto the deck in her current condition."

Arton nodded thoughtfully.

Their answers forced Hina to reconsider.

"Weren't they discussing the banquet earlier?"

"Wouldn't it be inappropriate if Hina didn't go?"

She sounded somewhat hesitant.

Nami, Carina, and the others had said that the banquet was being held to celebrate their new companion joining them.

If the guest of honor herself did not attend, that hardly seemed appropriate.

"Don't worry. It'll still take us some time to leave these dangerous waters."

"Besides, you were imprisoned in CP9's cells for a long time, Hina."

"If you say you need some rest, no one will suspect anything."

Arton explained.

"Captain is right," Tashigi agreed. "Given your constitution, Miss Hina, you should recover after resting for a while."

"All right, then."

Hina sighed and accepted their suggestion.

She knew perfectly well that Arton and Tashigi were right.

If she truly went onto the deck like this and the others noticed the condition of her body, it might cause Arton unnecessary trouble.

That was the last thing Hina wanted.

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