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

Standing on the peculiar cloud-like ground, Hancock surveyed this strange floating island teeming with gigantic creatures, pondering the secrets and value that this place might hold.

Suddenly, a powerful pressure, wild and domineering yet carrying a hint of madness and decay, descended from the sky like a storm.

"Hehehe!! I never expected such a stunning beauty to arrive at my floating island today!"

Accompanied by his signature arrogant laughter, a figure descended from the sky, landing heavily on the cloud ground not far in front of Hancock.

The man was wearing a traditional kimono with a gold-trimmed overcoat, and his long, golden hair, like a lion's mane, was loosely draped over his shoulders.

Most strikingly, a huge, comical object resembling a ship's wheel was stuck in his blond hair.

The Empress recognized him.

It was none other than Shiki the Golden Lion, the admiral of the Flying Pirates, a legendary pirate who was once on par with Roger and Whitebeard!

Shiki's sharp eyes were now gleaming with undisguised amazement and greed, as if he were examining a rare treasure, brazenly scanning Hancock's breathtaking face and graceful figure.

Hancock narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, instantly understanding.

This guy is... Shiki the Golden Lion... Is this the guy who was once as famous as Roger and Whitebeard?

She looked at the other's head with the ship's wheel stuck in it, and although it was still powerful, it didn't feel much better than the decadent crocodile.

His lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

No wonder... he got knocked away by Luffy in Gear Third.

She knew perfectly well that Shiki had suffered a head injury in the Battle of Eidolon and then lost a leg, so his strength was no longer at its peak. But even a broken ship has some nails, and the legendary pirate's foundation should not be underestimated.

When Robin saw Shiki, her face paled slightly, and she instinctively took a half step back.

This legendary pirate's fearsome reputation is enough to instill dread in anyone who knows history.

Arya instantly entered battle mode, the power of the entangling fruit surging around her, her eyes sharp.

Hancock gently raised her hand, signaling them to calm down.

Instead of showing fear on her stunningly beautiful face, a faint blush appeared perfectly under Shiki's unbridled gaze. Her eyes darted away slightly, revealing a hint of pitiful shyness and helplessness.

As if intimidated by the other party's wild aura, or perhaps embarrassed by that direct gaze.

"I have long admired your name, the legendary pirate Shiki the Golden Lion. I deeply respect you."

Her act, combined with her stunning beauty, was incredibly effective at eliciting strong reactions.

Robin was stunned, and her perception of the Empress changed slightly.

Even Shiki, who had seen countless storms and whose mind was already twisted and insane, couldn't help but gasp, his eyes burning with even more greed and possessiveness.

[Ding! The target Golden Lion Shi Gene host's unparalleled beauty and meticulously performed shy demeanor have aroused strong amazement and possessiveness, meeting the inclusion criteria. Current infatuation level: 10/100.]

[Note: Target has legendary potential; status: severely injured and not yet recovered, strength greatly reduced, mentally unstable and deranged; difficulty: extremely high, but a shortcut exists?]

Upon seeing the system notification, especially the "Legendary" aptitude and the instantaneous surge of 10 points of infatuation, I was deeply impressed.

Hancock sneered inwardly: He really is a lecherous old man!

Shiki looked at Hancock's shy appearance and felt even more smug, laughing loudly.

"My beauty, don't be afraid! I am Shiki the Golden Lion, a man destined to conquer the world! Follow me, and I guarantee you'll enjoy endless riches and glory! How about it? Come and be my woman!"

He opened his arms as if the whole world was already in his grasp.

Hancock felt contempt.

Dude, your strength has already dropped so low that you're practically sitting at the same table as Lucci. Instead of thinking about restoring your strength, you're still indulging in pipe dreams.

That's right, ever since he was hit by the oar, the Golden Lion's head has been in a bad state.

She maintained her charming demeanor, even lowering her head slightly, and spoke softly in a trembling, captivating voice.

"Lord Shiki...you...you are truly awe-inspiring..."

As she spoke, her hands, hidden behind her back, subtly formed a heart shape.

Pink light rapidly gathered in her palm!

Shiki was overjoyed by her words of admiration, and his vigilance was at its lowest.

It's now!

Hancock suddenly looked up, her shyness instantly turning into icy killing intent!

She aimed her palm at Shiki and gave a sharp shout:

"Sweet and refreshing!"

"Miller, Miller, Miller".

A pink, heart-shaped beam of light, carrying an alluring energy capable of instantly petrifying anyone who was moved, shot toward Shiki at an extremely fast speed.

However, just as the beam was about to hit Shiki, a fierce glint flashed in the eyes of this once legendary pirate.

Although he was obsessed with beautiful women, his fighting instincts and powerful domineering aura remained!

"Hmph! A mere trick!"

He didn't dodge, but instead let out a low roar, and an incredibly powerful Armament Haki instantly covered his entire body.

The pink petrifying beam struck his dark, domineering aura, like water crashing against a reef, and was forcefully blocked and deflected, failing to penetrate his body even slightly.

"Hahaha!! Beauty, your abilities are useless against me!"

Shiki laughed triumphantly, but there was a barely perceptible panting in his laughter.

Forcibly mobilizing his domineering aura to resist this strange petrification ability was a considerable burden on his still-healing body.

Hancock's pupils contracted slightly, and he was secretly alarmed.

As expected, the difference in their cultivation levels was still too great. Even though his strength was reduced to less than a tenth, the intensity of his domineering aura far exceeded that of ordinary beings…

She looked at Shiki, who was slightly out of breath but still arrogant, and her beautiful face once again wore that haughty and lazy smile, but her eyes were full of mockery:

"Shiki the Golden Lion... It seems you're nothing more than a remnant of the old era."

She shook her head slightly, as if lamenting the loss of an outdated antique.

"Even my casual strike was so difficult to receive."

Shiki's smile froze on his face instantly. Hancock's words were like a sharp knife, piercing the most painful spot in his heart.

The changing times, the decline of strength, and the irreversible defeat!

"You filthy woman! What did you say?!"

Shiki flew into a rage, his domineering aura surging once more, his violent energy stirring up the surrounding sea of ​​clouds!

Hancock stopped looking at him and turned to Arya and Robin, speaking calmly.

"Let's go. There's nothing to say to an old fogey who's not thinking straight."

She knew that with her current strength, if she wanted to defeat the Golden Lion, whose form was unstable but whose foundation was still intact, even if she could win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory and not worth the loss.