Calm Belt, Amazon Lily.
"Your Majesty, a major event! This is the latest bounty reward; would you like to take a look?"
In the royal palace, on a high throne, a woman of captivating beauty sat languidly atop a gigantic python.
Her forehead was smooth and even, her eyes were deep blue, with long, delicate corners, and a hint of indifference in her almond-shaped eyes.
She has a high, straight nose, a small nose, and soft, wrinkle-free lips. She wears a pair of snake-shaped gold earrings and often dresses in the style of a cheongsam.
It was Boa Hancock, the Empress of Amazon Lily. She was deep in thought, her serene profile radiating an irresistible charm.
Just then, a slender young woman ran in, looking shocked, holding a wanted poster in her hand.
" Kikyo, didn't I tell you not to be so impulsive? I'm thinking about something. What happened?"
The speaker was a beautiful woman with green hair. Although she wasn't as stunningly charming as Hancock, she was still considered one of the most beautiful women in the world.
This person was none other than Sandersonia, Hancock's second sister.
If Lin Yuan were here, he would be surprised to find that Sandersonia is not as huge and abstract as it is in the original work.
Not only Sandersonia, but also a stunningly beautiful brown-haired woman beside her— Hancock's third sister, Marigold.
Despite not having eaten Zoan Devil Fruit, their bodies haven't become abstract; on the contrary, the women of Amazon Lily are all incredibly beautiful.
Perhaps because of Lin Yuan, the three sisters were not branded with the slave mark of the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon.
They didn't eat Devil Fruit either. However, Lin Yuan made Hancock eat the Love-Love Fruit, and she is now much stronger than in the original story, and is known as the most beautiful woman in the world.
"My lord, this is a newly issued bounty notice: the Fifth Emperor of the New World has been born. Oh, no, the New World, the Fifth Emperor has been born."
The excited Kikyo stammered for a moment, leaving Sandersonia speechless. He could only reach out and take the bounty poster from Kikyo's hand.
"Wow, so many! Dozens of portions! Let me see who this so-called Fifth Emperor is!"
Marigold, standing nearby, also leaned closer, looking on curiously.
"Is this the Fifth Emperor? The Hidden Emperor Lin Yuan? Lin Yuan!"
Upon hearing the name, Sandersonia was suddenly startled, and Marigold's eyes widened as well.
Not only that, Hancock, who had been lost in thought, seemed to be startled awake and suddenly raised her head.
" Lin Yuan! Sandersonia, did you just say Lin Yuan?!"
"Yes, sister, take a look! The Fifth Emperor on this bounty poster is named Lin Yuan. I wonder if he's the lord!"
Hancock sat up abruptly, took the wanted poster from Sandersonia, and eagerly looked at the photo on it.
Sandersonia and Marigold stood on either side of Hancock, craning their little heads to get closer.
Looking at the figure with Crimson Eyes and Golden Pupils in the photo, Hancock's body stiffened instantly.
Although his Crimson Eyes and Golden Pupils gave him a somewhat sinister look, she felt that this was the man who had saved her back then.
Hancock stared blankly at the figure above, seemingly lost in memories.
"Oh, these are Erza and Emile, and here's Stella's bounty poster."
Just then, Sandersonia suddenly cried out in surprise as she drew out the three bounty posters.
Hancock and Marigold quickly looked over as well. Although the woman in the photo looked more mature, they were not mistaken; she was one of the three who had fled with them.
"It really is Erza, Emile, and Stella. So, this really is Lord Lin Yuan."
Hancock finally came to her full senses, a fervent smile on her face, her eyes fixed on Lin Yuan's photo.
Suddenly, Hancock looked up at Kikyo and asked impatiently.
" Kikyo, tell me everything you know! Where is Lord Lin Yuan? Is he in the New World?"
This was the first time Kikyo had ever seen Hancock smile in all these years, and she immediately became a little infatuated.
"Your Majesty, Empress, Lin Yuan is known as the Hidden Emperor, and is also the Fifth Emperor. Some time ago, the Marine Headquarters launched Buster Call against the Abyss Chamber of Commerce established by Lord Lin Yuan."
Hearing this, not only Hancock, but also Sandersonia and Marigold became somewhat nervous.
"Then what!"
"Then Vice Admiral Garp and Admiral Borsalino also went, but they were both defeated by Lord Lin Yuan, who also captured three thousand marines."
"Not only that, I heard that Lord Lin Yuan also demanded 30 billion Beli in compensation from the World Government and occupied a considerable amount of territory on the Grand Line, however..."
"But what!" X3.
Kikyo was startled when Hancock, Sandersonia, and Marigold spoke at the same time, and quickly replied.
"I've heard that although Lord Lin Yuan won the title of Hidden Emperor by defeating Vice Admiral Garp and Admiral Borsalino, he paid a heavy price for it, losing his sight."
"What!"
The Boa Sisters could hardly believe their ears, especially Hancock, who had inquired about Lin Yuan countless times over the years, but to no avail.
When she saw him fighting the Admiral, she kept improving her own strength, wanting to get closer to that person.
Unexpectedly, she finally heard news of the other party. At first, she thought it was a pleasant surprise, after all, Lin Yuan had become the Fifth Emperor. But how could Hancock accept that he had lost his sight?
"Boom..."
Suddenly, a terrifying Conqueror's Haki filled the entire palace, accompanied by a murderous intent.
Fortunately, everyone present was quite strong; even the weakest, Kikyo, was an elite warrior of the Kuja Pirates.
"Damn Garp, damn the Navy!"
" Hancock, what's wrong?"
Just then, the palace gates suddenly opened, and an old, short woman walked in, looking at Hancock with a serious expression. It was Gloriosa, also Granny Nyon.
" Granny Nyon, what brings you here?"
Sandersonia looked at Granny Nyon, her face also filled with resentment.
" Sandersonia, what happened? What's wrong with Hancock?"
Before Sandersonia could speak, Hancock suddenly said.
" Sandersonia, Marigold, pass the word: the Kuja Pirates are to depart immediately! I'm heading to the first half of the Grand Line to visit the Abyss Chamber of Commerce Guild headquarters! I need to see him!"
A hint of heartache flashed in Hancock's eyes when she spoke of him.
"Yes, sister!"
"Wait, what happened, Hancock? Why did you go to the first half of the Grand Line? And that Abyss Chamber of Commerce —you can't go there for now."
Hancock's eyes turned cold as she glared at the Granny Nyon blocking her way.
"Why? Don't stop me!"
Since the three Hancock sisters returned to Amazon Lily, they were taken in by Granny Nyon until she became the Pirate Empress.
Hancock and the others usually respect my Granny Nyon, and Granny Nyon treats them like her own daughters.
"I just received news that the World Government has put a bounty on everyone in the Abyss Chamber of Commerce, and Lin Yuan has already become the Fifth Emperor. Going there now would offend both sides!"
"For the safety of Amazon Lily, I absolutely cannot let you go."
"Hmph, I am the Empress now. My word is the will of Amazon Lily. As for the World Government, so be it, let's go to war."
With that, Hancock kicked Granny Nyon away and strode towards the beach.
Sandersonia, Marigold, and Kikyo all followed.
Before long, a twin-headed pirate ship quickly left Amazon Lily and headed towards the Grand Line.