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

The small boat with the ram's head slowly approached and finally docked beside the pier in Barati.

The first one to jump up was a boy wearing a straw hat and a red vest, with a bright smile like sunshine.

He stretched vigorously and shouted loudly.

"Meat!!! I'm so hungry! Is this a seaside restaurant? It looks amazing!"

His voice was full of energy.

It instantly broke the slightly somber atmosphere that had permeated the restaurant due to the Empress's presence.

Immediately afterwards, a man with green hair, three knives at his waist, and a fierce look jumped up.

He crossed his arms and looked annoyed.

"Idiot, all you do is eat."

A timid-looking man with a long nose also came ashore, muttering to himself.

"So many people are watching us..."

Finally, a beautiful young woman with short orange hair gracefully stepped onto the deck, curiously looking around at the famous floating restaurant.

It was Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Usopp, and Nami!

The Straw Hat crew has finally arrived at the Baratie, the floating restaurant!

Hancock looked through the window of the box.

His gaze was fixed on the boy wearing a straw hat, who was laughing carefree.

Even from a distance, she could feel the pure and fervent vitality emanating from it.

"Finally... I've been waiting for you, Monkey D. Luffy."

Hancock muttered to herself, a meaningful smile curving her lips.

She was very curious about this boy who could turn the future world upside down because of him, this rubber-faced idiot who seemed to have no concept of "beauty".

What will it be like when you face her?

Outside the private room, Luffy's boisterous shouts could already be heard.

"Boss! Bring out all the good meat!!"

Sanji, at this moment, also temporarily shifted his attention away from the Empress.

His eyes lit up instantly when he saw the orange-haired girl who had just boarded the ship.

He habitually straightened his tie, preparing to step forward and display his gentlemanly manners.

Although the most important place in his heart still firmly belongs to the Empress.

Luffy's reckless declaration of "I want meat," and the subsequent conflict with the restaurant chefs due to misunderstandings and poor communication.

Within minutes, the area outside the restaurant was transformed into a chaotic battlefield.

The sounds of plates shattering, tables and chairs collapsing, roars, and Luffy's rubber arms whistling through the air mingled together.

Although Zoro didn't fully understand the situation, he drew his sword and joined the battle without hesitation when he saw Luffy make a move.

The aura of the Three-Sword Style instantly forced several chefs to retreat.

Usopp was firing shots from a distance, while Nami held her forehead, looking helpless with a "here we go again" expression.

They were trying to find something valuable while also dodging stray bullets.

"Stop! You bastards!"

Paddy, Carne, and the other chefs were furious and yelled, but they were suppressed by Luffy and Zoro working together, and the scene became quite chaotic.

Redfoot Zhef was so angry at the chaotic scene that his mustache stood on end, and he stomped his wooden leg heavily on the deck.

"Damn brat! How dare you cause trouble in my shop!"

He was about to personally teach these arrogant newcomers a lesson.

A cool and authoritative voice rang out from behind him, seemingly possessing some kind of magic, silencing the noisy scene.

"Looks like a few restless little guys have arrived."

Hancock had already left the private room at some point.

Protected by Aria and other female warriors, they stood on the corridor on the second floor of the restaurant, looking down at the chaos below.

Her stunningly beautiful face held a hint of amusement, as if she were watching a farce that had nothing to do with her.

Zeff turned around and saw Hancock, his brows furrowed.

"Your Majesty, please forgive my rudeness. These unruly brats, I will..."

"There's no need for you to trouble yourself."

Hancock gently raised her hand, interrupting him, her beautiful eyes sweeping over the troublemaking figures.

Her red lips parted slightly, conveying an unquestionable tone.

"Since I have nothing to do, I'll go and... meet them."

"What?!"

Zhefu was taken aback and could hardly believe his ears.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea, a notorious pirate with a bounty of hundreds of millions.

She actually wants to personally take action against a few brats who just came out of the East China Sea, whose combined bounties might not even be a fraction of hers.

This is simply... illogical!

However, Hancock did not give him a chance to object.

She leaped lightly from the second-floor corridor, her white skirt billowing like a blooming flower, and landed steadily in the center of the chaotic battlefield.

Her appearance was like having her own spotlight, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Luffy and his crew, who were still engaged in fierce fighting, had no choice but to stop.

They stared curiously at the woman who had suddenly appeared, a woman who was unbelievably beautiful.

Hancock's gaze was calm, and her clear, cold voice, as if calling out a roll, clearly reached everyone's ears:

"Monkey D. Luffy..."

"Roronoa Zoro..."

"Usopp..."

"Nami..."

Each time she called out a name, the person whose name was called reacted in a different way.

Luffy tilted his head, looking completely bewildered.

"Hey? Who are you? Do you know me?"

Zoro gripped his sword tighter, his eyes growing more wary; he sensed an extremely dangerous aura emanating from this woman.

Usopp shrank back in fright.

"Oh no! Is this beautiful woman some kind of helper at the restaurant? She doesn't look like someone to mess with!"

Nami's pupils contracted slightly, her heart filled with surprise and uncertainty.

"This woman... has such a unique air about her, and how does she know our names?"

At the same time, system notifications began to ring out in Hancock's mind one after another, except for a certain rubber idiot.

[Ding! Target Roronoa Zoro has developed 'vigilant attention' and 'subconscious amazement' towards the host, meeting the inclusion criteria. Current infatuation level: 2/100.]

It seems that even a swordsman with a strong will like Zoro...

Even when faced with Hancock's stunning beauty, one cannot remain completely unmoved, although these two points may stem more from an instinctive reaction to the strong and beautiful.

[Ding! Target Usopp has developed "extreme amazement" and "fearful worship" towards the host, meeting the inclusion criteria. Current infatuation level: 10/100.]

Usopp's timidity and easily impressed nature made him instantly captivated by the Empress's beauty and aura.

[Ding! The target Nami has developed 'amazement' and 'admiration and wariness towards powerful women' towards the host, meeting the inclusion criteria. Current infatuation level: 5/100.]

As a woman, Nami's fascination with Hancock leans more towards a complex appreciation of her immense strength and unique charm.

And a hint of barely perceptible envy.

Hancock understood.

Except for that straw hat boy who was completely out of sorts, with eyes so clear that it seemed impossible to see her charm.

The others all contributed initial "sycophant points" to varying degrees.

Although the number is very low, it is far less exaggerated than Sanji's.

But it was a success, proving that her charm was equally effective on these promising talents.

She found Zoro's two points, in particular, quite interesting.

"I am Boa Hancock, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

She casually gave her name, her gaze mainly fixed on Luffy.

"It seems rather impolite of you to cause trouble on someone else's property."

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea? What are those? Can you eat them?"

Luffy still looked like an idiot, completely missing the point.

When Zoro, Usopp, and Nami heard the words "Seven Warlords of the Sea," their expressions changed drastically!

Even if they were ignorant, they had heard of the terror of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

That was a powerful pirate who had reached an agreement with the World Government and the Marine Headquarters and possessed the legal right to plunder.

The incredibly beautiful woman in front of me is actually one of them?

Fear and pressure instantly enveloped them, and the slight infatuation that had just begun to rise seemed to become unstable due to the impact of this identity.

Hancock took in their reactions, especially Luffy's completely immune response.

This further solidified her belief in this person's "special nature".

She took a step forward, an invisible aura spreading out, and a dangerous smile curled at the corner of her lips.

"It seems that someone needs to teach you what the rules are."

Battle is imminent.

Hancock's purpose was clearly not just to "teach a lesson".

She wanted to personally assess what made this "Straw Hat Boy," who would one day shake up the world, so special.

And how will her system react when faced with this destined protagonist?