XX-level Hokage

She knew that Boa Hancock wasn't just famous for her beauty; her immense strength and Conqueror's Haki were the foundation of her power in the New World. Mashiro's arrival put Amazon Lily on high alert, and the island's female warriors quickly assembled, guarding various key locations.

As Mashiro's ship approached, Hancock's two sisters, Marigold and Sandersonia, stood at the harbor to greet it. "Who are you?" Marigold asked sternly, a hint of hostility in her eyes.

Mashiro calmly stepped off the ship, smiled slightly, put her hands behind her back, and said indifferently, "I am Hyuga Mashiro. I have come here to meet your king."

Boa Hancock.

Upon hearing this, the two sisters exchanged a glance, greatly alarmed. They dared not make a move, for this enemy was unlike any they had ever faced before.

“Please come with us,” Marigold said, leading Mashiro toward the main palace.

In the main palace of the Amazon Lily, Boa Hancock sat regally on her throne, her beauty unparalleled, radiating an irresistible charm, despite her...

His gaze was cold, yet still commanded respect.

Since becoming the leader of the country, she has rarely trusted outsiders, especially those from the outside world.

The moment Mashiro stepped into the palace, Hancock's aura locked onto her, a strange emotion flashing in her eyes. "You are the legendary sorcerer?" Hancock's voice came coldly, carrying a sense of distance.

“That’s right, Pirate Empress, I think we have a common goal.” Mashiro smiled, completely unfazed by Hancock’s imposing aura.

Hancock raised her beautiful eyebrows slightly. She had heard of Mashiro's reputation and had even been amazed by the mysterious woman's methods.

When Mashiro walked up to her, Hancock suddenly felt a familiar presence. "You..." Hancock stared at Mashiro, seemingly recalling something.

“That’s right, Hancock,” Mashiro said calmly, “you should remember by now.” With that, Mashiro instantly deactivated the [Memory] ability on the Boa sisters. Immediately afterward, Hancock froze, memories flooding back into her mind like a tidal wave.

Years ago, she and her sisters were captured and taken to the Celestial Dragons' slave market. A Celestial Dragon grabbed them and threw them into a gladiatorial arena. Just when they were about to lose hope from the torture, a mysterious Celestial Dragon appeared and rescued them. That past is the darkest memory in her heart, but she will never forget the face of her savior.

"You..." Hancock's voice began to tremble, and the coldness in her heart seemed to melt away instantly. She couldn't believe that the person who saved her back then would appear in front of her, and that Mashiro was not only her savior, but also someone even more powerful than her.

"I never expected it to be you... Lord Taoquan Palace," Hancock murmured, the coldness in her eyes gradually fading, replaced by a complex emotion.

Mashiro chuckled lightly, looking at the Pirate Empress before her, and said calmly, "I know you have always longed for freedom, and I can bring you true freedom."

"Join the pirate alliance I've found, Hancock, and let's overthrow this corrupt world together." Hancock gazed at Mashiro, her emotions growing increasingly complex.

She had long been disgusted by the corruption of the World Government. Although she relied on her status as a Shichibukai to protect Amazon Lily, she never truly trusted the government.

Now, Mashiro's appearance has given her a completely new choice. What's more, this woman is the benefactor she has been searching for.

Hancock's defenses crumbled completely, and she could no longer control her emotions, whispering, "Lord Izumi...I..."

Hancock slowly descended from the throne and stood before Mashiro, her eyes filled with tenderness. "Since you are the one who saved me back then, I am willing to do anything for you."

Mashiro nodded, gently lifted Hancock's chin, and said with a faint smile, "Very good, Hancock, welcome to my pirate alliance." With Hancock's addition, Mashiro's pirate alliance grew even stronger.

She has now gathered Shirahoshi, representing Fishman Island; Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress representing Amazon Lily; Yamato, Kaido's daughter representing the Beasts Pirates; and Bonney, representing the Revolutionary Army.

Chapter 167: Lovesickness (Part 1)

Mashiro looked at Hancock in front of her.

She has a tall and slender figure of 191cm, with a great figure, long jet-black hair styled in a Hime cut, a slightly wide forehead that is smooth and flat, deep blue eyes with slender and delicate corners, almond-shaped eyes that reveal a hint of indifference, a high and straight nose, small nose, soft lips without a single wrinkle, and a pair of snake-shaped gold earrings below her ears. Her purple patterned cheongsam is particularly eye-catching.

It's safe to say she truly deserves the title of "World's Most Beautiful Woman." [Name: Boa Hancock]

Gender: Female Age: 29

Race: Human; Faction: Pirate

The three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki.

Devil Fruit: Paramecia Type - Love-Love Fruit Weapon: None

Height: 191cm Luck Value: 85 Approval Rating: 80

[Paramecia-type Love-Love Fruit: The ability to charm men, women, and children of all ages, and to petrify them; it also allows one to materialize and physically transform kisses.]

"Hancock, after I left Sabaody Archipelago, how did you return to Amazon Lily, and how did you become a Shichibukai?" Mashiro asked, looking at Hancock in front of her.

"After Lord Izumi left, I stayed in the Sabaody Archipelago with Rayleigh and Shakky for a while, and then returned to the Sabaody Archipelago by taking the Flower Lady's ship," Hancock replied.

After Hancock returned to Amazon Lily, the three sisters, not wanting others to know about the mark on their backs, claimed that they had defeated the monster Gorgon of the Central Sea at the end of an adventure, but were cursed by Gorgon and had petrifying eyes grow on their backs. If they took off their clothes and exposed their eyes, everyone nearby would be petrified.

Another year passed, and with the joint recommendation of Shakky and Granny Hancock, Hancock became the Empress of Amazon Lily and the captain of the Kuja Pirates.

From then on, in order to make the act more convincing, a protective barrier was set up whenever Hancock took a bath, prohibiting anyone from entering Kuja Castle.

Thanks to the battles she experienced in Mary Geoise, the power of the Love-Love Fruit, and the guidance she received from Rayleigh, Hancock's strength became incredibly formidable.

On his first voyage as captain of the Kuja Pirates, he defeated a notorious pirate and two Marine vice admirals.

Coincidentally, the Seven Warlords system had just been established at that time, and after witnessing Hancock's power, Sengoku decided to invite her to become a Seven Warlord.

To protect Amazon Lily from invasion, Hancock accepted the World Government's invitation to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea. "May I show you? The Celestial Dragon's Hoof," Mashiro suddenly said.

"You mean... now?" Hancock asked nervously. Mashiro didn't speak, just looked at Hancock quietly.

"Okay." Hancock nodded somewhat awkwardly and began to take off her clothes.

At this moment, Hancock felt that what she was doing was absurd, but she also had some strange feelings.

If she had to give a reason, it would be that she had never seen any hope in anyone else in this regard before, but Izumi-sama gave her a vague feeling.

To strip naked in front of others.

Her pride would absolutely not allow her to do such a thing.

When Mashiro asked her if she was willing to continue, she somehow nodded as if possessed. She felt she must be crazy, otherwise how could she do such an absurd thing?

Mashiro sat casually on the bed, calmly gazing at her, and stopped talking, as if waiting for something.

Waiting for what... waiting for me to take off my clothes? Hancock's heart trembled. She was extremely resistant to this kind of thing, but looking at Mashiro's expression, if she kept wavering and going back on her word, Izumi-sama would definitely be very disappointed in her, and might even hate her because of it. Hancock didn't want Izumi-sama to hate her, and she didn't want to do anything that would annoy Izumi-sama.

But...but...Hancock felt utterly confused.

"Since you're so unwilling, don't force yourself." Mashiro spoke again, her tone flat. But this flat tone made Mashiro's heart race. Was Izumi-sama getting tired of him?

"I don't... Lord Izumi... I, Hancock, spoke urgently, yet I didn't know what to say."

"I...I wasn't unwilling...I just kept rubbing the hem of my clothes with my hands, my eyes downcast, not daring to look up at Mashiro. Every second, she was gathering her courage to make a decision."

"Lady Izumi..." Hancock's voice trembled as she spoke, her chest heaving as if the words were suffocating her. In truth, given Hancock's personality, she shouldn't be so hesitant.

However, at this moment, Mashiro's words and actions reminded her of someone: the woman, Kanryu, who had bought the three sisters.

At that time, she was sitting upright on the sofa, looking down at the three of them, and said: "Take off your clothes." The past as a slave was something Hancock didn't want to recall.

"Please... help me take it off." After saying this, she seemed to have used all her strength and was about to collapse. Then she closed her eyes tightly and waited for Mashiro to do so.

"Take off what?" Hancock opened her eyes upon hearing Mashiro's voice, looked up at him weakly, and said, "Didn't you say we had to take...take off our clothes?"

"I just want to see the Celestial Dragon's hoof; just show me your back," Mashiro said softly, much to Hancock's regret.

Mashiro slowly said, "Of course, I have no objection if you want to take your clothes off." Hancock bit her lip, lowered her head, and her face turned bright red.

What's with all this internal monologue she's having...? And she even went so far as to ask Izumi-sama for...?!

Hancock recalled the incredibly shameful things she had just said, and for a moment she felt like dying.

She had no idea what Mashiro was thinking about her or how he saw her. His gaze made her feel like she was being pricked by thorns, and she just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

At this moment, Hancock was unaware of the significant change that had occurred in her mindset, as if she had returned to the time when she was Mashiro's maid in Mary Geoise.

Immediately afterwards, Mashiro slowly reached out and grasped Hancock's wrist. Hancock was startled and wanted to back away, but then suddenly felt that she should not back away, so she let Mashiro hold her hand.

She was trembling slightly, feeling both nervous and shy.

Mashiro gently pried open Hancock's tightly clenched fist with her hand, which was gripping Hancock's wrist; her palm was covered in sweat.

But Shiro's palms were dry and a little cool, and when they were clasped together, Hancock felt that her damp palms became very comfortable.

Chapter 160: Lovesickness (Part 2)

Why is Lady Izumi holding my hand...? Hancock's heart was pounding, a blush spread from her face to behind her ears, and goosebumps rose all over her body. Being held by Mashiro made her feel a tingling sensation all over her body.

"Aren't you afraid now?" Zhen Zi said slowly.

Hancock lowered her head even further, her face flushed red, and she remained silent.

Immediately afterward, Mashiro gently unbuttoned Hancock's waist, and as the cheongsam opened, Hancock's fair skin was revealed. On her smooth and delicate back, an ugly mark was very conspicuous, like some kind of scratch.

"It must have hurt a lot back then, considering you were all very young," Mashiro said softly, gently stroking the Celestial Dragon's hoof.

As Mashiro's hand caressed her, Hancock suddenly felt a strong tingling sensation, followed by a feeling of weakness creeping over her.

"Do you want to remove this mark?" Mashiro asked softly. "Hmm?" Hancock was somewhat taken aback.

Immediately afterwards, a green light emanated from Shiro's palm and entered Hancock's body.

A slight coolness washed over her, and Hancock felt a strange sensation on her back. A moment later, Mashiro withdrew her hand and then lightly snapped her fingers. "Ice Mirror: Ice Mirror"

An ice mirror appeared out of thin air in front of Hancock. "What is this?" Hancock asked, puzzled.

But then, her expression turned to one of utter shock. She covered her face with her hands and saw Mashiro in the ice mirror, as well as her own back.

However, unlike the ugly memory, it was an incredibly fair and smooth back.

“I think Hancock, you should be even more perfect,” Mashiro said, gently wrapping her arms around Hancock’s waist. A moment later, Hancock, fighting back tears, looked at Mashiro with eyes filled with gratitude and love. “Thank you so much, Izumi-sama!”

“Don’t be so polite. After all, you are my personal slave.” Mashiro lifted Hancock’s chin with a finger and said somewhat frivolously.

This time, Hancock didn't feel any repulsion. In front of Mashiro, she couldn't possibly put on that empress-like demeanor. She could only blush slightly and nod gently.

Mashiro was very satisfied with Hancock's attitude. After all, who wouldn't want a lover who is a queen on the outside and a slave on the inside? Later, Mashiro followed Hancock and removed the "Celestial Dragon's Hoof" from her two younger sisters as well.

On her way back to Amazon Lily, Hancock kept thinking about Bai's figure.

She recalled that unusual contact over and over again. Mashiro's mysterious hand, gentle yet possessing an irresistible power, not only dispelled her years of pain but also gave rise to a completely new emotion within her.

This feeling was completely different from her previous experiences, and she could no longer shake it from her heart.

Hancock's once proud demeanor seemed less resolute, even somewhat bewildered, in the eyes of her subordinates. The residents of Amazon Lily noticed her change, but none dared to question her.

Hancock is the invincible and beautiful goddess in their hearts, but now she always has a trace of inexplicable sorrow and anxiety on her face, as if something important is weighing on her heart.

The day after returning home, Hancock's body began to show abnormal reactions.

Her chest heaved violently, her breathing became rapid, an unnatural flush rose on her face, and she was so weak that she could barely stand.

She knew she was suffering from "lovesickness," an incurable disease. The women of Snake Island all knew this well—when their love was not reciprocated, the condition would worsen and could even lead to death.

"Sister, are you alright?" Sandersonia and Marigold looked at Hancock, their eyes filled with worry.

They had always followed their sister, betting on her every decision and battle, but they had never seen Hancock so vulnerable. "I... Hancock gripped the sheets tightly, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid, yet she knew perfectly well that the source of her illness was Mashiro. However, she couldn't bring herself to admit this feeling—the pride and contradiction of being an empress."

Hancock's health began to decline, and Sandersonia and Marigold exchanged a glance before deciding to contact Mashiro. While Hancock was suffering from lovesickness, Mashiro was also dealing with another thorny problem—Bonnie's Blue Stonescale Disease.