On this day, a pirate ship arrived at the Marine Headquarters port, but the Marine soldiers stationed there remained remarkably calm.
Because that was the Kuja Pirates' ship, and its owner was Empress than Boa Hancock, one of the Shichibukai.
Hancock is practically a regular at headquarters, visiting five or six times a month. Subtracting the travel time, it's fair to say she's either at headquarters or on her way there.
Hancock stepped off the ship with graceful steps, surrounded by a group of female warriors. A major guarding the port immediately stepped forward to greet her.
He struggled to keep his eyes from looking at Hancock, knowing there was precedent for this. The Empress's aversion to men was an open secret; soldiers had previously been petrified after being captivated by Empress beauty.
This wasn't something Hancock did intentionally. Since her Devil Fruit Awakening, her appearance has become increasingly beautiful and charming, and her allure has skyrocketed. Medusa Fruit's petrification ability has become almost passive; once someone falls under Hancock's beauty, they will be petrified.
However, because of Senga, Hancock still helped those people break free from petrification, as she didn't want to offend Senga for it.
Hancock tightened her red cloak and spoke calmly.
Is Fleet Admiral Purple Kirin here?
The major wiped the cold sweat from his brow and replied,
"Fleet Admiral Purple Kirin is currently working. Would you like me to inform him?"
"Don't disturb him, I'll wait for him in the back."
Hancock turned to her subordinates and gave them an order to stay on the ship and wait, then headed towards headquarters.
After Hancock left, a naval soldier leaned close to the major's ear and said,
"Sir, shouldn't we inform Fleet Admiral Purple Kirin about the Empress's arrival?"
"Never mind, the Empress has come more than once, and Fleet Admiral Purple Kirin has also said that there's no need to announce her arrival."
"Fleet Admiral Purple Kirin truly trusts this Empress!"
"Hmph, who is Fleet Admiral Purple Kirin? Don't even mention the Empress, so what if it's the Four Emperors Big Mom? She was still defeated by Fleet Admiral Purple Kirin, wasn't she?"
When Senga was mentioned, the major looked proud, as if he were the one who had won over the Big Mom.
Hancock arrived at the front of Fleet Admiral Senga's mansion with ease. The guards on duty at the gate saluted her but did not stop her.
Hancock entered Senga's Fleet Admiral. As soon as she entered the hall, she took off her cloak and hung it on the coat rack by the door. She then sat down on the sofa and quietly waited for Senga to return.
Suddenly, a sound coming from upstairs caught Hancock's attention.
"Shalria, it's time for your lunch."
"What's the rush? I'm waiting for Senga to come back so we can eat together!"
"But Lord Senga said he has some things to take care of today and will be back late..."
"Then wait and see, I have no appetite without Senga!"
The voices were clearly female. Hancock frowned, got up, and walked upstairs.
Hancock stopped at the door of a bedroom. After Hancock a sigh of relief, but her heart tightened again when she saw the person sitting on the bed behind them.
Inside the room were Shalulia and one of her maids. Shalulia was currently lying on the bed, hugging Senga's doll, looking quite content.
The maid was stunned by Hancock's beauty and it took her a long time to utter a question.
"You... who are you?"
Shalulia heard the noise at the door and looked over, only to find herself with the same expression.
"So beautiful..."
Hancock bypassed the maids and went straight to Shalulia's bedside, coldly asking,
Who are you? I've never seen you here before.
Shalulia, who was still captivated by Hancock's beauty, immediately became angry upon hearing this.
Never been here before?
Does that mean this woman comes here often? And what is her relationship with Senga?
Shalulia tried to jump out of bed, but she was too weak and ended up hitting her head hard on the bed instead of getting up.
Hancock's composed expression crumbled at Shalulia's antics, and she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Shalulia knew she had embarrassed herself, so she covered her head and lay obediently on the bed, seemingly ready to go all out.
Seeing this, the maid quickly stepped forward to help Shalulia up, straightening Shalulia clothes as she spoke.
"Shalria! Are you alright? It's all my fault, please forgive me!"
If it were the old Shalulia, after making such a huge blunder, regardless of whether it was someone else's fault, she would always take it out on the person who caused it, and in more serious cases, she might even have them executed.
However, since meeting Senga, she has undergone many subtle changes. She is no longer so arrogant and domineering, and has become more tolerant.
Shalulia face flushed, pressed down on the maid's hand and said...
"Alright, alright, it was my carelessness, it has nothing to do with you. And stop helping me get dressed. Senga said I have to learn to do these things myself!"
After saying that, Shalulia buttoned her shirt. Although her movements were a little clumsy, she managed not to make any mistakes this time, which was much better than before.
Hancock watched silently as Shalulia completed the monumental task of buttoning her clothes, a storm raging within her.
She hadn't paid much attention when she first heard the name "Shalria" downstairs, but after hearing it again from a maid, and considering the maid's behavior, she roughly guessed Shalulia's identity.
The reason she wasn't entirely certain was because Shalulia's behavior was completely different from what she remembered of Celestial Dragons. When had Celestial Dragons ever been so gentle with their servants?
Looking at Shalulia, who was still kicking her shoes with all her might, Hancock asked hesitantly,
"Are you Celestial Dragons?"
Shalulia, still focused on putting on her shoes, answered without looking up.
"Yes, does that mean I don't look like one?"
"Looks like a hammer! Do you look like one yourself?!"
Hancock mentally cursed inwardly, but continued to ask aloud,
"How did a Celestial Dragons like you end up at Senga's residence?"
As she spoke, Hancock glanced at the doll on the bed and saw several lipstick marks on its face, so she couldn't help but roll her Byakugan.
However, the act of rolling her eyes was incredibly alluring on Hancock, and the maid beside her couldn't resist it, instantly turning to stone.
Shalulia finally put on her shoes, jumped off the bed, looked at Hancock with a smug expression, and said,
"Of course, it was Senga who brought me here. He prepared this room for me. What do you think? Isn't it...? Hey!? Little Red! What's wrong with you!?"