As Amazon Lily welcomed its new empress, several warships appeared in the distant outer seas.
A figure standing on deck gazed at the distant islands. Tall and thin, he wore the Marines' distinctive "Justice" cape. It was Borsalino.
One of the new generation of the Navy's three admirals.
"Admiral, Amazon Lily lies ahead—the headquarters of the Kuja Pirates. But they haven't allowed men onto the island for nearly a hundred years."
A Marine major spoke from behind him.
Kizaru stroked his chin. "An island of women only? What a strange world. I hope they're cute flowers, not little snakes with deadly venom!"
Just as they approached Amazon Lily, Hancock, now the Pirate Empress, received the news.
"Oh, Marines are heading this way? Fine. Let's go meet them and find out what they want." Hancock smiled faintly.
"Come on, board the ship and set sail!"
In the waters surrounding Amazon Lily, the pirate ships bearing the Kuja flag faced off against the Marine warships. Hancock stood at the bow, looking into the distance. "The Marines have arrived, and we have failed to welcome you properly. However, passage through these waters is forbidden, so please turn back!"
As Hancock spoke, an intimidating aura naturally spread from her. The many Marines standing behind Kizaru gasped, suddenly feeling as though they did not even dare look directly at Hancock.
It was completely different from the effects of the Love-Love Fruit in the original story. What the Marines felt now, beyond her incomparably stunning beauty, was an indescribable pressure. It was a presence that came from her very soul—a true aura of someone above them.
Of course, whether due to his strength or the nature of his Devil Fruit ability, Kizaru was immune to that aura.
"Boa Hancock?" Kizaru murmured. In an instant, his body