Sabaody Archipelago, Island 13, on a street.
A crimson line appeared in the air, and ripples in space rapidly folded outward to both sides.
Sephiroth sheathed his sword as he stepped out of the world beyond the door.
Not far away, Boa Hancock was about to put on her fox mask. When she saw the silver-haired young man suddenly appear, she froze for a moment...
"Sephiroth~!"
Once she recovered, a delighted smile immediately bloomed across the black-haired girl's face. She cheered, hurried forward a few steps, and threw herself into his arms.
"Big Sister is so sneaky!"
"I want a hug too!"
Seeing this, Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold followed suit, pouncing on him and clinging to his body.
Watching the three beautiful girls adorably fawn over the silver-haired young man, Shakky could not help teasing him.
"Tut, tut, tut! Kid, your luck with women really makes people jealous!"
"Cough!... Long time no see, Miss Shakky!"
Sephiroth coughed lightly, looking somewhat embarrassed as he raised his left hand to scratch his head.
Since Hancock had been holding onto his right arm the whole time, he could clearly feel the jealous, envious, and resentful stares from the passersby around them, regardless of age or gender...
After quickly composing himself, Sephiroth finally voiced the question in his heart.
"By the way, why did you all come to the Sabaody Archipelago?"
Before Shakky could speak, Boa Hancock blinked her big, sparkling eyes and answered first.
"Captain Shakky said she would bring me to meet someone who could teach me how to use Conqueror's Haki."
"You awakened Conqueror's Haki too?"
Hearing that, Sephiroth nodded in understanding. He instantly knew whom Shakky intended to bring Boa Hancock to meet... "Dark King" Silvers Rayleigh!
Sephiroth knew that Rayleigh had long been living in seclusion in the