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

After seeing Ace off, Hancock did not linger on the outskirts of Alabasta.

She returned to her luxurious cabin, dismissed everyone around her, and focused her mind on digesting the reward she had received for exceeding the mission's expectations.

The "Three-Month Intensive Training Experience Pack" offers a slight improvement in effectiveness.

Without the slightest hesitation, she directly guided this pure and abundant energy towards the area that she most needed to strengthen.

Domineering.

"While Devil Fruit abilities are unpredictable and powerful, and physical skills are the foundation that cannot be neglected, on this vast ocean, only Haki is the true foundation that transcends everything!"

Hancock knew it perfectly well.

Whether dealing with elemental attacks from nature or clashing with truly top-tier powerhouses, high-level domineering aura is an indispensable key.

The experience package transformed into a warm current, permeating her entire body.

Ultimately, they converge in the sea of ​​consciousness, which symbolizes spirit and will, and in the meridians that temper the physical body.

Her understanding of internal sabotage techniques deepened dramatically; what was once just a vague grasp became clear, as if she had practiced it thousands of times.

The flow is smoother when the coating is hardened, resulting in a significant improvement in both defensive capabilities and attack penetration.

Observation Haki.

Its perception range has been further expanded, and its ability to detect scents has become more acute. It can even vaguely sense the swimming patterns of large sea monsters swimming beneath the surface of the ocean in the distance.

Those occasional glimpses of fragmented premonitions of the future seem to have become more frequent and clearer.

Conqueror's Haki.

The intermediate level of Conqueror's Haki is more refined, and its control over its application is increasingly effortless.

The sluggishness in using the winding technique has been greatly reduced. Although it is still far from being as easy as using an arm, it has already taken a big step forward.

Having perfectly absorbed the experience of three months of arduous training, Hancock opened her eyes, a glint of light flashing within them.

His aura became more restrained and profound, like a volcano accumulating even greater energy.

She could clearly feel that her overall strength, especially her mastery of domineering presence, had firmly reached a new level.

"good."

She murmured to herself, quite satisfied with the choice.

The next day, the sun rose.

The perfume cruise ship of Kuja set sail and slowly sailed away from this Alabasta island.

With ample supplies replenished, the ship set sail for its next designated destination.

Perhaps they'll return to Kuja for a short reorganization, or perhaps they'll head to other seas to continue "hunting" for high-quality simps.

Braving the waves and forging ahead.

Hancock stood at the bow of the ship, letting the sea breeze blow through her long hair, her gaze calmly sweeping across the busy deck.

Her gaze quickly fell on two figures dressed in rough gray work clothes, who were vigorously cleaning the deck with huge brushes.

He is a former senior agent of Baroque Works, now the lowest-ranking laborer of the Kuja Pirates, and Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine.

The two had clearly not slept all night; their eyes were dark and their expressions were listless, but they dared not stop what they were doing.

The glamorous dress and sunglasses had long been put away, and Miss Valentine, dressed in ordinary sailor's clothes, was still undeniably beautiful, but the ostentatious air she once had had completely vanished.

Mr.5 behaved himself and never dared to pick his nose again.

When they saw Hancock's gaze sweep over them, the two of them jumped in fright and scrubbed even harder, almost scrubbing off a layer of the deck.

Hancock looked at them expressionlessly, offering neither encouragement nor reprimand.

He simply nodded slightly, which was an acknowledgment of their relatively "honest" attitude at the moment.

This simple nod made Mr. 5 and Miss. feel like they had been granted a pardon on Valentine's Day, and they secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At least for now, I've saved my life; I won't be turned to stone or be dealt with by my boss.

Hancock withdrew her gaze and ignored the two insignificant "laborers".

Her thoughts had already drifted far away.

The information Ace provided about Blackbeard's possible trip to Mogu Town gave her a clearer prediction of the future situation.

Straw Hat Luffy is about to enter the Grand Line, Portgas D. Ace is hunting down a traitor, undercurrents are surging under the Seven Warlords system, and the movements of the Marine Headquarters... all of this foreshadows the coming of a great era of upheaval.

"We must accumulate strength more quickly..."

Hancock clenched her fists, feeling the domineering aura surging within her and the "licking dog value" energy constantly converging from all over the world.

"Whether it's to prepare for future crises or to realize my ambition of becoming the 'Pirate King'..."

Like its beautiful and powerful master, the Nine Serpents' ship steadfastly sailed toward the unknown journey.

She was preparing to unleash her own towering waves in the coming tide.