Why, You Ask? Because I Am as Beautiful as a Flower...

Her voice, cool yet proud, drew cheers from the countless crew members behind the Onigumo.

"This... this voice is?!"

"There's absolutely no mistake, it's Hancock, the most beautiful Pirate Empress on this sea, Boa Hancock!"

Where is Hancock? Where is the Pirate Empress?

Like wolves cheering and jumping for joy, the Onigumo's veins bulged, and it uttered a scolding cry.

"A bunch of idiots, what are you celebrating here for? Don't you realize your position? You are the navy, defending peace and justice, and you're doing this because of a woman..."

"But, Vice Admiral, that's Boa Hancock! The most beautiful woman in the world. It's said that only the Mermaid Princess from Fish-Man Island can rival her as the most beautiful woman..."

Faced with subordinates who had not yet shown themselves and could defect at any moment, the Onigumo suppressed his anger and raised his voice again.

"Boa Hancock, you have seven days left. If you still refuse to agree, I will have no choice but to report to the World Government and revoke your title Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"Well, you'll have to be able to do it yourself first..."

Tap! Tap! Tap!

The Boa Sisters gave a cold smile. Under the burning gazes of the Marines, when Hancock appeared, it immediately drew cheers and excitement, and made Onigumo wary of his subordinates behind him.

"Lady Hancock!"

"Your Empress, I'm willing to be your dog..."

"Seeing Hancock is worth dying for!!!"

With a tight grip on his wrist, the Onigumo was amazed. The woman before him truly deserved to be called the most beautiful female pirate in the world.

Tall and slender with graceful curves, even the indifference in her almond-shaped eyes seemed natural, along with her almost magical allure—a troublesome fellow.

"What a joke! Do you really think we, as the Navy, would create our own problems?"

At this moment, the Onigumo was burning with anger, but a soft laugh came, and Hancock looked serious.

"Why not? You guys over there, can you tie yourselves up? If you don't, it'll be a real problem for them..."

A hint of shyness flickered in her indifferent eyes, and her deep blue eyes looked away. Before the Onigumo could turn around, a series of explosions rang out, revealing the fragile hearts of her subordinates.

"Rope, where's the rope?! Tie me up right now!"

"Stop talking nonsense, I'll fight whoever doesn't tie me up first!"

"Quick, quick, there's no rope left, get the handcuffs..."

"You bunch of bastards, do you even remember your identity as Marines? The other side is pirates! Pick up your weapons! Hey you over there, try tying yourself up again!"

After roaring repeatedly, the Onigumo turned around, gritting its teeth.

"Boa Hancock, what exactly do you want?!"

"What are you doing? No matter what I do, I will be forgiven. If you ask why, it's because I am... as beautiful as a fairy."

Beautiful as an angel...

Beautiful as an angel...

Beautiful as an angel...

The lingering sound not only caused a group of marines behind Onigumo to erupt in cheers, but also caused a chorus of prostrations on the Kuja Pirate Ship.

"Big Sister!!!"

"Wow! Lady Hancock, you're so beautiful..."

"Everything my sister does will be forgiven!"

Just then, a slender hand brushed aside a stray strand of hair by her ear, and Hancock clasped her hands together, the heart shape at the point where they met tinged with pink.

"Mero Mero Mellow!"

In an instant, pink Light Wave passed through the warship, and countless sailors whose eyes turned into hearts were completely petrified. Each statue was lifelike, preserving their current disheveled state.

"Wow, using pain to distract yourself, that's really impressive..."

"It's a pity there are no other crew members. But if you try to return to Marine Headquarters by yourself in this Calm Belt Sea King roam, it's nothing short of a pipe dream."

Tick-tock! Tick-tock! Tick-tock!

Spots of crimson blood flowed down the deck along with the blade of the dagger. The Onigumo's expression was cold and hard as he shouted loudly to the Kuja Pirates as they set sail.

"Seven days. You have seven days left. If you are unwilling to go to Marineford, the navy's warships will officially begin their siege of Amazon Lily after the war ends!"

The pirate ship sailed further and further away, turning into a shadow and disappearing on the horizon. The Onigumo only watched for a moment before sitting cross-legged on the deck without saying a word.

Behind them, a group of petrified statues remained in their original poses; they were still alive, but no different from the dead.

As the sun sets, the waters outside Amazon Lily Island shimmer like golden scales dancing in the sunset.

Before the pirate ship even reached the shore, cheers and jubilation erupted. Members of the National Guard rushed forward to unload the looted supplies from the pirate ship.

"Your Majesty, this is yet another great success..."

"I'm tired, prepare some hot water..."

Ignoring the kitten blocking her way, Hancock kicked it aside and, surrounded by the crowd, returned to Kuza Castle.

As soon as I entered, I saw Flame Flower, who was short and had shrunk to the smallest size.

"Boa Hancock! Why did you refuse the Navy's invitation? You saw the Navy's warships yourself. With their foreign ships, the Navy can ignore the wind and waves of the Calm Belt..."

"If you refuse, Amazon Lily may very well face annihilation!"

Bang! She grabbed him by the hair and lifted him up, Hancock's expression indifferent, as if she didn't care.

"The former emperor of Amazon Lily, Flame Flower, is now the emperor who rules Amazon Lily Island. Even if this island is destroyed because of me, no one will oppose my decision."

"Why, if you ask? Because I am as beautiful as a flower..."

"Besides, if Amazon Lily Island is destroyed by the navy, that man won't stand idly by. At that time, I will be able to reunite with him amidst the gunfire. How wonderful!"

At this moment, Flame Flower's lips twitched. She shouldn't have asked that guy to rescue the Boa Sisters back then.

"Alright, now it's my rest time, get out of here!"

Hancock tossed the object through the towering window, clapped her hands, and turned to walk into the bathroom.

The Flame Flower in mid-air nimbly somersaulted a few times before landing smoothly on the ground hundreds of meters above the window.

"Honestly, the older they get, the more disobedient they become. Margaret, do you have any recent newspapers? Quickly, get me a copy!"

Flame Flower leisurely took the newspaper and returned to a secluded corner of the village. Just as she was about to spend the evening in her rocking chair, she was instantly drawn to the headline on the front page of the newspaper.

"The Marine Headquarters is to execute Fire Fist Ace, the Whitebeard Second Division Commander, at the end of this month?!"

"This is why the Navy has summoned the Seven Warlords of the Sea. They want to formally declare war on Whitebeard, and now the entire sea will be engulfed in war!"

"No, I need to make Hancock change her mind and accept the Navy's invitation!"

At the same time, the hazy moonlight pierced through the mist, illuminating the indistinct, snow-white skin.

As her graceful figure slowly stepped into the water, Hancock instinctively crossed her arms and shouted a question to those behind her.

Who is it?