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

As Kuja's ship sailed into Arlong Park, Nami gazed at the outline of the place that had been her nightmare for eight years, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

The relief of avenging a great enemy, the ecstasy of regaining freedom, the boundless gratitude to the Empress, and the uncertainty and anticipation about the future are all intertwined.

She suddenly turned around and faced the stunningly beautiful Hancock beside her.

He bowed deeply, his voice choked with emotion yet unwavering.

"Your Majesty... thank you! Really... thank you so much! Without you, I'm afraid I would never have escaped Arlong's clutches..."

Hancock nodded slightly, accepting her thanks.

She could feel Nami's surging emotions at that moment, as well as the almost overflowing adoration and dependence.

[Ding! Target 'Nami' has developed ultimate gratitude and utter admiration for the host's rescue efforts, reaching peak emotional intensity, infatuation level +20! Current infatuation level: 70/100 (Intermediate simp)!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host! Due to the exceptional-level simp 'Nami' reaching a new high in emotional energy, a special feedback has been triggered, and the passive skill 'Golden Rule' has been upgraded to intermediate level: significantly improving the luck and efficiency of the host and their subordinates in acquiring wealth, and also slightly affecting the fortune of the surrounding area.]

The improvement in money-related skills made Hancock happy, which will undoubtedly be of great benefit to Kuja's future development.

However, Nami's hatred did not completely subside.

She hesitated for a moment, then mustered her courage and looked at Hancock with a hint of pleading.

"Your Majesty... I... I have one more request..."

"explain."

"I want Aaron... to personally go to Bellemere's grave... and kowtow in repentance!"

Nami's eyes glistened with tears and hatred.

"This is what he owes Bellemere! What he owes to our Cocoyasi village!"

Hancock glanced at Nami, understanding her obsession.

She didn't return in person; instead, she picked up a Den Den Mushi and connected to Arlong Paradise, which she had just left.

The Den Den Mushi (snail phone) mimicked A-Long's terrified face.

"Your Majesty, Empress? Is there anything else you require?"

Ah Long's voice was filled with fear.

Hancock's voice was cold and unquestionable.

"Ah Long, take your key subordinates and immediately go to the cemetery in Cocoyasi Village. Kneel and apologize at Bellemere's grave. After that, get out of the East Sea immediately. If I find out you're disobeying me..."

"No! No! We'll go right now! We'll go right now!"

Ah Long was so frightened that he readily agreed, not daring to disobey in the slightest.

Soon after, under the shocked, relieved, and slightly fearful gazes of the villagers of Cocoa West Village...

The once arrogant Aron and his cronies knelt in disgrace before Bellemere's simple tombstone, kowtowing heavily in humiliation.

Having done all this, they hastily regrouped their remaining forces like stray dogs.

Once it left the East China Sea, it dared not look back.

When the news reached her, Nami finally felt the last weight lifted from her heart and burst into tears.

This time, it's a complete outpouring and farewell.

[Ding! Side quest 'Nami's Redemption' successfully completed! Target 'Nami's' loyalty and dependence on the host have reached their peak, infatuation value +5! Current infatuation value: 75/100 (Intermediate Simp)!]

[Ding! Detected that the host has reached the following mid-level simps: Sanji, Nami, Hawkins... The mission 'A Preliminary Simp Group' (requiring 10 mid-level simps) has been exceeded!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received a mission reward: one Paramecia-type Devil Fruit (random)! It has been sent to your system space and can be retrieved at any time.]

A phantom image of a fruit, swirling with spiral patterns and radiating strange fluctuations, appeared in Hancock's system space.

A thought struck her, but she didn't immediately check the specific type; this would be a crucial trump card for the future.

Just as Hancock was preparing to take Nami back to Kuja to end their trip to the East Blue, an unexpected "fly" bumped into them.

Captain Rat of the 16th Marine Division, leading several warships, menacingly blocked the Kuja Pirate Ship's path.

He had originally heard that things had changed at Ah Long Paradise and wanted to get a piece of the pie or "maintain order."

However, they unexpectedly bumped into the Empress and Nami, who were about to leave.

"Listen up, pirate ship! We are the Navy! Stop immediately and submit to inspection!"

Colonel Mouse, holding a megaphone, shouted with a fierce but weak voice. When he saw that it was the Empress on the ship, his legs went weak.

But greed and wishful thinking made him grit his teeth and not retreat immediately.

Hancock frowned slightly, annoyed by this minor character.

She could have simply run them over, or made a phone call to Sengoku to put pressure on him.

But that would be too boring and would easily give others something to talk about.

She thought of someone—Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel.

Back on Amazon Lily, when she refused to be summoned, she successfully stirred up the emotions of this veteran lieutenant general and gained some influence.

Although the flying squirrel was dedicated to his naval duties.

But he still retains some sense of justice and seems to have a complicated and difficult-to-describe attitude towards her.

Hancock dialed Momonga's private Den Den Mushi directly.

As a Shichibukai, she has this authority.

The Den Den Mushi connected quickly, mimicking the flying squirrel's serious yet slightly surprised expression.

"Boa Hancock? What do you want?"

His voice was as steady as ever, but Hancock could detect a hint of... tension.

"Vice Admiral Momonga," Hancock's voice carried the arrogance and aloofness characteristic of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, yet subtly blended with a touch of casualness as if they were old acquaintances.

"I'm handling some personal matters in the East China Sea and have encountered a minor problem. Your 16th Naval Division's Captain Rat seems to be colluding with the villainous Ah Long, whom I've already expelled. He's been embezzling and exploiting the people. Right now, he's blocking my way."

She paused, her tone carrying just the right amount of annoyance.

"I could have contacted Fleet Admiral Sengoku directly, but considering this matter involves internal naval discipline, it might be more appropriate for you, a Vice Admiral known for your integrity, to handle it. After all, upholding the Navy's reputation is one of the duties of the Seven Warlords, isn't it?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

The flying squirrel is clearly processing information quickly and weighing the pros and cons.

The fact that the Empress did not complain directly to the Marshal but instead called him carries a subtle sense of trust or even a test.

He recalled the Empress's unparalleled beauty and formidable strength, and the complex emotions in his heart stirred once more.

More importantly, the Empress possessed the concept of "reason".

If the rat colonel's actions are true, they have indeed seriously damaged the Navy's reputation.

[Ding! Due to the host's special treatment and subtle hints in words, the target 'Flying Squirrel' has experienced subtle emotional fluctuations and a sense of responsibility, increasing its infatuation value by 3! Current infatuation value: 18/100.]

"……I see."

The flying squirrel's voice came, even more serious than before.

"I will verify this matter immediately. If Colonel Rat has indeed committed misconduct, the Navy Headquarters will not tolerate it! Your Majesty, please leave now. I will inform you of the subsequent handling results as appropriate."

He didn't promise much, but his attitude was clear.

"Then we'll leave it to Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel."

Hancock hung up the phone with satisfaction.

Then, under Colonel Rat's bewildered gaze, the Nine Serpents' perfume cruise ship ignored his obstruction and sailed away.

Soon after, Colonel Mouse received a severe reprimand and notice of suspension from the Navy Headquarters, and his face turned ashen.

Hancock cleverly resolved this minor problem without bloodshed, leveraging her status as a Shichibukai and her ambiguous relationship with Momonga.

It maintained its aloof stance, used the Navy to eliminate the scoundrels, and incidentally strengthened its "connection" with the flying squirrel.

Our trip to the East China Sea has now come to a successful conclusion.

With her abundant harvest and boundless aspirations for the future of her "sycophant group," Hancock sets sail and returns to Kuja.

The Straw Hat crew, along with Nami, officially rejoined the team and, with their own dreams and goals, set sail towards the Grand Line!