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

Hancock looked at Lieutenant General Momonga, who was trying to remain calm, yet was almost completely exposed under her gaze.

His perverse sense of humor was greatly satisfied.

It's like finding a new toy; how can you not play with it to your heart's content?

She stopped walking, turned halfway around, and the sea breeze ruffled her long, ink-black hair.

The sunlight cast an alluring halo over her perfect profile.

Instead of using that aggressively seductive demeanor, she adopted a seemingly casual, even slightly conversational tone.

But the shimmering light in those beautiful eyes was more captivating than any straightforward temptation.

"Speaking of which, Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel."

Her voice was languid, like a kitten's paw gently scratching at the heart.

"Has your Navy Headquarters been quite busy lately? Besides worrying about this 'trivial matter' of mine, there must be more important troubles to deal with, right?"

She tilted her head, her eyes innocent and curious, as if she were just an ordinary beautiful woman who cared about current affairs.

"For example... lately, haven't a lot of arrogant 'newcomers' sprung up on the high seas? Making quite a ruckus, haven't they?"

Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel had just recovered slightly from the intense battle of charm, and his mind was still in a sensitive and tired state.

Hancock's seemingly casual question, though lacking direct seductive power, cleverly struck at the question he was subconsciously pondering.

How to report the mission failure to Fleet Admiral Sengoku, and how to deal with the group of rookie pirates who have been unusually active recently.

Their mental defenses faltered slightly.

In addition, there's Hancock's amazing charm that she exudes at all times.

And the deep impression left by the fierce confrontation just now caused the flying squirrel's mind to short-circuit for a moment.

He did it almost subconsciously.

With a mix of annoyance at having her thoughts exposed and a burning desire to prove that the Navy wasn't just targeting her, the Empress, she blurted out:

"Hmph! Just a bunch of self-important rookie pirates! Gathered in the Sabaody Archipelago, calling themselves Supernovas, causing trouble... Pah!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel's expression changed drastically.

He suddenly realized what he had said.

Leaking information about key developments that the Navy is paying close attention to, especially in the presence of a Shichibukai, would be a serious blunder.

He quickly spat twice, as if trying to take back what he had said, hastily correcting himself, his voice trembling with panic:

"No! No! I mean... naval affairs are none of your concern!"

But it was too late.

Hancock's face, which had been wearing a playful smile, froze slightly the moment she heard the keywords "supernova" and "Sabaody Archipelago".

A fleeting glint of quick thought flashed in those captivatingly beautiful eyes.

Supernovas? Gathering in Sabaody?

At this point in time... Luffy probably hasn't even set sail yet...

She quickly recalled her memories of the original timeline.

This period should indeed be the time when those supernovas, known as the "Worst Generation," began to emerge.

As we gather in the Sabaody Archipelago, it's time to set sail for the New World.

This is a harbinger of a major event!

As Vice Admiral Momonga looked at Hancock's thoughtful profile, alarm bells rang in his mind.

He was unaware of how much information his unintentional remark had revealed.

But judging from the Empress's expression, it was definitely not an expression of indifference.

He was filled with regret and an indescribable sense of defeat.

I had actually lost my composure in front of this woman and even leaked information!

This feeling of being out of control made his perception of Hancock more complex, a mixture of fear and anger.

And a strange attention, which he himself did not even realize, arose from the fact that the other party had easily disturbed his mind, and it deepened even further.

"Ding! Vice Admiral Momonga has incurred intense regret and self-doubt due to inadvertently leaking information in front of his host. His awareness of his 'special influence' on the host has deepened, and his psychological imprint has been strengthened! [Elite Simp] energy has been steadily increased!"

The system notification sound brought Hancock back to her senses.

She glanced at the flying squirrel, whose face was ashen and who wished he could flee immediately, and understood.

It seems that this has inadvertently generated another wave of "distorted attention".

She didn't press the matter further, nor did she try to provoke him any more.

Having obtained unexpected information, it's best to know when to stop.

She reverted to her nonchalant, arrogant expression and waved her hand:

"Whether they are supernovas or old pirates, it's none of my business. Vice Admiral, you may leave with your 'Stone Army.' Remember my words."

She did not undo the soldiers' petrification; having chosen to go to sea, they had to be prepared to risk their lives.

Being merciful to the enemy is being cruel to oneself.

This time, she truly turned and left, without ever looking back.

Lieutenant General Squirrel watched her figure disappear at the edge of the cliff before letting out a long breath, feeling as if he had fought a tough battle.

He glanced at the ship full of stone statues, gritted his teeth, and ordered the few crew members who were still able to move to prepare to set sail and evacuate.

This trip to Amazon Lily was a complete disaster, a loss for both the wife and the army.

Back at the palace, Hancock fell into deeper thought.

"The Supernovas are gathering at Sabaody Archipelago... This means the climax of the Great Pirate Era is about to arrive. Soon, the chosen one, Luffy, will also cause an earth-shattering event there..."

She strolled to the window and gazed at the tranquil scenery of Amazon Lily.

"This is an opportunity..."

A glint of light flashed in Hancock's eyes.

"Staying on Amazon Lily to 'farm' and develop your sycophantic followers is safe, but the progress is too slow. Besides, high-level 'sycophantic' targets, such as Marine Admirals, Yonko executives, or even the Yonko themselves, are not something you can encounter just by staying on the island."

The Sabaody Archipelago served as a gateway to the New World.

It's a melting pot of all sorts of people, a gathering place for powerful figures, not only a stage for supernovas, but also a place where the eyes and ears of various forces intertwine.

That place is undoubtedly a larger "stage" and a more efficient "simp ranch".

A bold plan began to take shape in her mind.

Perhaps... it's time to go to that chaotic and wonderful sea as a Shichibukai.

Have you done an inspection?

By the way, could we perhaps invest in a few promising "supernova" level future sycophants in advance?

Thinking of this, Hancock's face revealed a smile that could eclipse the sun and moon, full of anticipation and ambition.