The Birth of a New Empress, the Formation of the Kuja Pirates

Toritoma's death sent shockwaves across Amazon Lily.

"The Empress is dead! What are we supposed to do?"

"Who will lead the Kuja Tribe?"

"Will the Marines take this chance to attack us?"

Faced with her people's fear and unease, Flame Flower Granny Nyon was deeply anxious as well.

She knew full well how dangerous their current situation was.

Without an Empress, Amazon Lily was like a tiger without fangs.

Any force could take advantage of their weakness and invade.

Yet outwardly, she remained calm.

"Everyone, this is not the time to panic. We must choose a new Empress as soon as possible and reassure the people."

"Starting tomorrow, we will hold a selection tournament for the next Empress!"

The entire Amazon Lily erupted at those words.

Nearly every young female warrior clenched her fists eagerly, ready to give it a try.

The Gorgon sisters were secretly competing with each other, both determined to show their abilities during the selection.

"This time, I'll make everyone see my strength!" Marigold said, clenching her fist.

Her elder sister, Sandersonia, frowned. "Strength isn't the most important thing. Leadership and wisdom are what matter."

However, during the selection the very next day, one person's performance stunned everyone.

It was Boa Hancock!

Standing on the arena stage, she radiated an intimidating aura from head to toe.

The intensity of her Haki had already far surpassed that of ordinary Kuja Tribe warriors.

Every challenger fell before her. Some could not even get close to her.

"Th-this... is Haki?"

"How is that possible? How long has Hancock even been studying Haki?"

"She's too strong! Haki at this level has already surpassed Toritoma's!"

Even Flame Flower Granny Nyon revealed a shocked expression.

She knew Hancock's former strength all too well.

Just a few days ago, she had been a