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Just as Robin was overcome with shock and confusion, the flower clone suddenly crumbled, scattering into countless petals before vanishing.
"..."
She steadied her breathing and leaned against the tree, deep in thought.
Robin recalled the stories Snake Princess had told her about the first Empress Lily of Amazon Lily, as well as the legends surrounding the Flower-Flower Fruit (Hana Hana no Mi) that had been passed down through generations since Lily's time.
One particular word from Lily's notes stood out to her— something from Lily's homeland that she had longed for. What the people of Amazon Lily didn't realize, but she and Liam did, was that Empress Lily had originally been a princess of Kano Country. That word must have been a place from Lily's past, a name from Kano Country.
Could it be… that the Flower-Flower Fruit (Hana Hana no Mi) wasn't limited to replicating just the ability user?
With this thought, Robin took a deep breath, lowered her gaze, and focused. Then, she summoned another flower clone.
Raising her hand gracefully, she willed the petals to gather on the ground before her. They swirled and rose, forming a pair of long, slender legs, a flowing Kuja-style skirt, and a curvaceous figure with delicate collarbones and—
Robin's eyes widened even before the clone was fully formed. This wasn't her.
It was Hancock.
"Unbelievable…"
Robin reached out and pressed her fingers against the clone's arm, then gently touched its chest— soft, warm, and unmistakably real. The texture, the scent… everything was identical to the real Hancock.
At that very moment, high atop the city walls, Hancock flinched, swatting at thin air in irritation.
"Stop that!" She snapped.
...
The incomplete Hancock clone collapsed into petals.
Deep in the forest, Robin continued experimenting with this newfound ability.
One after another, she summoned flower clones— not only of herself but of others.
Hancock. Sandersonia. Marigold. Liam…
Each one appeared as a perfect replica, yet something was missing. Unlike the clones of herself, which retained her own spirit and awareness, the clones of others had vacant, lifeless eyes— like puppets without a soul.
After a while, Robin sensed someone approaching.
Closing her eyes, she concentrated, using Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki) to gauge their presence. Though her Haki wasn't as refined as Liam's when it came to distinguishing individuals, these auras were all too familiar.
Liam. Hancock. Sandersonia. Marigold.
And one presence that stood out— B.I.B., an existence unlike any normal human. Robin, attuned to Liam's presence more than anyone, recognized it instantly.
A small smile tugged at her lips as she folded her arms across her chest.
Flower Clone…
A swirl of petals bloomed before her, rapidly taking shape.
Within moments, a figure identical to "Liam" stood before her.
As a Flower-Flower Fruit (Hana Hana no Mi) user, Robin commanded it effortlessly, just as she did with her own clones. Under her silent direction, "Liam" stepped forward, emerging from the forest.
Then, with another graceful motion, Robin summoned a second clone—"Hancock."
Like the others before, "Hancock" stood eerily still, her eyes dull and expressionless. Yet under Robin's silent command, she, too, began to move, trailing after "Liam."
Moments later, Robin heard Liam's voice from ahead.
"Jolyne, what the hell is going on?"
...
Robin chuckled softly before stepping out from behind her clones.
As expected, the real Liam, Hancock, Sandersonia, Marigold, and Bonney stood there, alongside Liam's Stand— B.I.B., invisible to most.
Robin met Liam's gaze, and he met hers.
"The Flower-Flower Fruit (Hana Hana no Mi)?" Liam asked.
Robin gave a small nod. "Yeah."
A look of realization flickered across Liam's face. "Got it."
Meanwhile, Sandersonia, Marigold, and Bonney exchanged confused glances, their faces practically plastered with question marks.
Hancock, however, froze for a moment before piecing it together.
The "Hancock" and "Liam" standing before her weren't real at all.
They were Robin's clones.
Hancock recalled what Jolyne had once told her— normally, the Flower-Flower Fruit (Hana Hana no Mi) granted its users shared senses with their clones. They could see, hear, and even feel pain through them.
Suddenly, it all clicked.
That strange sensation earlier— it wasn't Giorno touching her.
It was Jolyne.
And that illusion Giorno had seen— it wasn't because she was constantly on his mind.
It was because he had truly seen her.
Hancock stared at the dull-eyed replica of herself. Through its vacant gaze, she could also see her real self—watching, studying… this side… that side… herself… herself…
She shook her head. Just that brief moment of experiencing dual perspectives made her dizzy.
Jolyne had been able to control four, maybe five flower clones at the same time?!
Hancock found it simply unbelievable!
Then, another thought struck her—a crucial question.
"Jolyne…" Hancock's eyes narrowed as she turned toward the emotionless versions of herself and "Giorno." She asked seriously, "Do these new clones you created have the same strength as the originals? Are they truly identical?"
At first, Marigold and the others didn't react, but Sandersonia was the first to exclaim, "No way! That's impossible!"
Bonney's eyes widened as she looked at Jolyne in shock. "Oi, oi! That'd be totally unfair! You can't just— That'd be cheating!"
...
Were these flower clones as strong as the real ones?
Liam and the others couldn't tell. The auras of the clones were faint and difficult to distinguish with Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki).
Even Robin herself wasn't sure. Unlike her usual clones, which were extensions of herself, these new ones gave her no sensory feedback. Aside from being able to control their movements, she felt nothing from them— no sight, no sound, no pain.
Liam grinned. "Guess there's only one way to find out!"
"I'll do it!"
Hancock was the first to step forward, standing confidently before her clone.
"How should we fight?" she asked, pointing at the flower clone without hesitation, then turned to Jolyne.
Robin considered for a moment. "I can only control them like puppets…"
"Then let's begin!"
Hancock wasted no time— her long leg shot up high before coming down in a powerful kick.
She forced herself to ignore the disorienting sensation of seeing herself from two perspectives and focus solely on her own movements.
Robin, keeping her composure, swiftly commanded the "Hancock" clone to step back, avoiding the kick, then countering with a punch aimed straight at Hancock. Hancock raised her arm and blocked it, but—
She flinched.
"It feels like I got hit twice…" Hancock muttered in surprise.
The moment the clone's attack landed, Hancock felt not only the impact but also the strange, reversed sensation of striking her own clone.
Robin's lips curled into a slight smile. Unlike her usual flower clones, she wasn't connected to these ones— no shared senses, no shared pain. That meant she could fight without distraction, giving her a distinct advantage. Under her command, the clone moved swiftly, engaging the real Hancock in a fast-paced clash.
Liam clapped, laughing. "This is fascinating! Before, Jolyne's clones were like playing a first-person VR game— completely synced with her body! But now— it's like a strategy game with a god's-eye view! Ha!"
Sandersonia, Marigold, and Bonney all stared at him blankly, completely lost on what he was talking about.
B.I.B. silently placed a hand on Liam's shoulder.
"Oi! I don't need comforting!" Liam grumbled, swatting the Stand's hand away.
Marigold, watching the battle, rubbed her temples. "Elder sister versus… another elder sister… This is confusing…"
"To make it easier, let's give them names!" Liam grinned. "The clone can be 'Flower Hancock!' And my clone, if she makes one, can be 'Flower Liam!'"
As the fight continued, it became clear that while the "Hana Hancock" clone mirrored Hancock's form, its combat style reflected Robin's control. Meanwhile, the real Hancock struggled to fight at full strength.
Sandersonia observed carefully. "Big Sis is sharing sight, sound, and even sensations with the clone… It's throwing off her coordination."
"How irritating!" Hancock growled.
Her foot shimmered as she coated it with black Haki.
Robin reacted immediately. With a single thought, she commanded the dull-eyed "Hana Hancock"—its foot also darkened, clad in Armament Haki.
The two identical figures lunged forward, their Haki-cloaked kicks colliding midair with an earth-shaking impact.
(End Of This Chapter)