"One Piece:The True Codex"Chapter 390: Boa Hancock
"What a farce."
Boa Hancock glanced at the scene unfolding at the harbor through the window, snorted disdainfully, and moved away to sit on the sofa, crossing her long legs elegantly.
Among the Seven Warlords of the Sea who had arrived at Marine Headquarters, some reveled in the conflict between William and the Marines right under their noses, enjoying the chaos, like Donquixote Doflamingo and Crocodile, who thrived on disorder to further their own plans and ambitions.
Others, like "Knight of the Sea" Jinbe, felt concerned, while Hancock remained indifferent to both the Marines and William's crew.
She hadn't even planned to attend this Warlords meeting; it was only due to the persistent persuasion of an elderly woman standing by the window, observing the harbor, that Hancock "condescended" to come.
In this world, female pirates were not as rare as they were on William's previous Earth. Thanks to the power of Devil Fruits or exceptional talents, many women could bridge the physical gap between genders and claim their place on the male-dominated seas.
However, such cases were still exceptions. The physical differences between men and women remained a common issue. The attitude of Koushirou toward Kuina illustrated this point well; in the pirate industry, which heavily relies on brute strength and constant risk-taking, women were indeed fewer than men.
Thus, when a powerful and beautiful female pirate appeared in this testosterone-fueled industry, she inevitably attracted attention and admiration from many. If it were William's previous world, Hancock would have been hailed as a "goddess" repeatedly.
While people in this world don't habitually call someone a goddess, Hancock's title as the "Empress" is quite similar, and she is often regarded as the world's most beautiful woman.
Hancock is a master of all three types of Haki: Conqueror's, Armament, and Observation. She is also a Devil Fruit user, wielding the powers of the "Love-Love Fruit," making her formidable. Additionally, she is the emperor of Amazon Lily.
Due to the peculiar geographic environment, the sea and harsh climates severely limit interactions between islands, leading to varying levels of technological advancement—some nearing the developed countries of William's previous Earth, others resembling primitive tribes. This isolation also fosters unique cultures and customs on many islands.
Amazon Lily is such a nation, located on an island in the Calm Belt, making external communication difficult. Due to the island's mysterious environment, only girls are born there, making the entire population female, earning it the nickname "Daughter Island."
For most men, this would be a dream come true. The evil-doers accustomed to pillaging and plundering naturally yearn for such a place. Yet, over the years, Daughter Island has faced far fewer threats from pirates and slave traders compared to the infamous Fish-Man Island known for its mermaids.
This is partly because Amazon Lily is a warrior nation where every woman is trained as a fighter from birth. Their warrior culture, combined with the natural barrier of the Calm Belt, deters those with malicious intent.
In fact, due to their militant ideology, these female warriors often organize elite teams to raid passing ships. This group is known as the "Kuja Pirates," led by Hancock herself.
To the Kuja Pirates, Amazon Lily, and the world at large, Hancock, with her unparalleled beauty, strength, and status, is akin to a superstar or idol. Her title as the world's most beautiful woman alone could attract a legion of admirers.
However, aside from her beauty, strength, and leadership roles, Hancock's conduct often seems lacking. Her exceptional talent and beauty have led to excessive adoration, resulting in an inflated ego. She acts self-centeredly, never considering others' feelings or situations, even toward her own citizens.
In William's previous world, one might say Hancock suffers from "princess syndrome," and it's quite severe.
In contrast, Amazon Lily's former emperor, the diminutive elderly woman by the window, exhibits the foresight and wisdom of a true ruler.
This woman, named Gloriosa, quickly realized the significance of Morgan William joining the Warlords and establishing a sea train company. For Amazon Lily, situated in the Calm Belt, this event could determine the nation's future. She had to exert great effort to persuade the uninterested Hancock, who resembled a negligent monarch, to bring herself and the Kuja Pirates' elite here to observe Morgan William firsthand and stay informed about the meeting's developments.
After witnessing the resolution of the conflict between William and the Marines, Gloriosa continued to watch the steamships docked at the harbor. Observing the steel warships with chimneys but no masts, she appeared deeply concerned. After a long pause, she spoke to Hancock without turning around, "The conflict between Morgan William and the Marines is beneficial. It might hinder his sea train plan. Unfortunately, the World Government is backing this project, and Morgan William became a Warlord by proposing it. They'll do everything to implement it. Unless all the Warlords oppose it, the plan might not be stopped."
Hancock, casually filing her nails with a delicate tool, replied indifferently, "As long as I express my opposition at the meeting, people will rush to propose scrapping the plan."
"That's impossible. Others might be uncertain, but Morgan William won't give up. The newspapers recently reported his visits to Water 7 and three other cities. He's invested so much in the sea train plan. Why would he abandon it?"
"Because of my beauty," Hancock narcissistically stroked her long hair. "No matter what I do, people will flatter me and forgive me. He won't be an exception."
Hancock's princess syndrome wasn't new, and Gloriosa merely sighed, saying nothing more.
Her hands were as delicate as young shoots, her skin as smooth as cream, her neck as graceful as a cicada's, her teeth as white as gourds, her forehead like a moth's, her smile enchanting, her eyes captivating—these poetic descriptions from "The Beautiful One" aptly described Hancock's appearance.
In truth, while Hancock's words were excessively narcissistic, akin to infatuation, Gloriosa had indeed witnessed many people who bowed before Hancock's beauty. Hancock's remarks were not without precedent.
However, as Gloriosa looked at the young man with striking blonde hair below and the steamships emitting black smoke, her worries persisted, unable to share Hancock's optimism.
Could someone who reached such heights at a young age be easily swayed by beauty?
Could the plan, which the World Government and the most promising newcomer pinned their hopes on, be so easily abandoned?
(End of Chapter)
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