One Piece: I am the Empress, and the more sycophants I have, the stronger I become.

After Shiki the Golden Lion forcefully activated his power and captured Enel with absolute control, his previously arrogant aura visibly diminished.

Fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and his breathing became heavier.

His already unhealed injuries, especially that damned ship's rudder on his head, seemed to be throbbing with pain from the earlier outburst, affecting his nerves.

"Hmph, just a mere brat who emits electric shocks..."

He remained sharp-tongued, but slowly descended from the sky, found a huge piece of golden debris to sit on, and silently regulated his breathing while smoking a cigar.

Clearly, that seemingly casual move just now has put a considerable burden on him.

Seeing this stark contrast, the Straw Hat crew felt even more awe at the unfathomable strength of the Empress and her entourage.

Even such a powerful old man seemed to maintain a certain...restraint in front of that empress?

[Ding! Detected that Usopp has developed a strong sense of security and admiration due to witnessing the absolute strength of his host and companions; his infatuation level has increased to beginner level!]

[Ding! It has been detected that Tony Tony Chopper's trust level has greatly increased due to being impressed by the strength and rescue demonstrated by the host team, and his infatuation level has risen to the initial stage!]

[Ding! Roronoa Zoro's admiration for the host and his team has been triggered, increasing his infatuation level to 15/100!]

A series of system notifications rang in Hancock's mind, marking the successful completion of the "Sky Island Triumph" mission and the additional rewards.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing the limited-time scenario mission [Sky Island Triumph]! Rating: Perfect!]

[Rewards: Skill Upgrade Ticket x1! Special Item [Lightning Resistance Crystal] x1!]

[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully increased the infatuation level of more than half of the Straw Hat crew members. Reward: [Advanced Skill Upgrade Ticket] x1!]

Advanced Skill Upgrade Ticket!

Hancock's heart skipped a beat!

This is a precious item that can instantly upgrade a skill below the advanced level to the advanced level.

Without any hesitation, she instantly focused her gaze on her strongest ability, which was also the most crucial to her path to becoming a top expert.

Conqueror's Haki!

"Use the [Advanced Skill Upgrade Ticket] to enhance Conqueror's Haki!"

She silently recited it in her heart.

[Ding! Successfully used! Conqueror's Haki has been upgraded from intermediate to advanced!]

boom--!!!

An indescribable, seemingly overwhelming power, originating from the depths of her soul, erupted within Hancock's body like a bursting dam.

The dark red arcs of electricity around her body no longer flickered occasionally.

Instead, it flowed and entwined naturally like a gentle elf, as if it had become a part of her body!

Those obscure insights into the power of Conqueror's Haki, those techniques that still felt elusive even under Rayleigh's guidance, those Haki that required intense concentration to barely be activated...

At this moment, it melts away completely like ice and snow under the sun, transforming into an almost instinctive and effortless skill!

Conqueror's Haki envelops you!

With a slight thought, a wisp of dark red electricity, condensed to its extreme and exuding an aura of destruction, obediently coiled around her fingertip as if it had a life of its own.

Sending and receiving is done at will, as easily as an extension of one's arm!

This was by no means the awkwardness and strain of just grasping the concept of Overlord Entanglement, but rather the smooth and effortless ease of someone who had been immersed in this path for years.

"This is... a high-level Conqueror's Haki... a powerful entanglement..."

Hancock felt the surging power within her, a power that seemed capable of tearing the sky and shattering the earth. An irrepressible excitement and intoxication appeared on her beautiful face.

She had always coveted the terrifying attacks of Kaido and Big Mom, whose every move could manipulate the power of heaven and earth, causing internal destruction.

Now, she has finally truly stepped into this field!

Compared to the qualitative change of Conqueror's Haki, the development of the Love-Love Fruit is only possible by achieving awakening in one step.

Otherwise, at this stage, the improvement to her overall strength would be far less immediate and powerful than mastering the Overlord's Entanglement technique!

Now, thanks to her mastery of advanced Conqueror's Haki, her attack power has officially reached the threshold of the Emperor level!

Her kicks, Captive Arrows, and other attacks now come with terrifying internal destructive effects, their power increasing exponentially, enough to pose a significant threat to even a General-level expert.

However, defensive endurance is still lacking, and physical strength, armament haki, and observation haki have not yet been raised to the corresponding level.

Faced with the fierce attacks of an Emperor-level opponent, they may find themselves on the defensive.

Once one's individual ability reaches an advanced level, one officially possesses the qualifications and confidence to fight and exchange blows with characters of the Emperor level!

No longer just a "mid-tier Shichibukai" who can only rely on Devil Fruit abilities and rudimentary Haki, but a true contender for the top spot among the strongest warriors of the sea.

A Brigadier General whose attack power has reached the level of a General-level Emperor!

Hancock slowly opened her eyes, and deep within them seemed to be a dark red world of lightning, rising and falling.

She felt an unprecedented surge of power within her, and a sense of triumph, of being in control of her own destiny and looking down upon the world, welled up within her.

Celestial Dragons? World Government? Four Emperors?

Now, Boa Hancock finally has the ticket to truly participate in this top-level game of chess!

Her gaze swept over the Golden Lion who was meditating, over the unconscious Enel, over the shocked Straw Hat crew, and finally over the giant Golden Bell and the Poneglyphs.

"Next... it's time to properly inventory the spoils of war."

Her red lips parted slightly, her voice carrying a hint of pleasure and an undeniable authority.