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

After dismissing Vice Admiral Momonga, Hancock did not immediately begin planning her trip to the Sabaody Archipelago.

The excitement of unexpectedly obtaining intelligence and teasing the vice admiral gradually subsided.

A more real and serious problem came to mind.

She dismissed everyone around her and stood alone on the highest terrace of the palace, overlooking the entire Nine Serpents Island.

As night deepened, the island's lights twinkled, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

But Hancock's heart could not find peace.

She began to calmly, even harshly, examine the power she currently possessed.

The strength of the original owner of this body, Boa Hancock, and the slight enhancement she gained after transmigrating through the "Simp System".

Her consciousness sank into her body, and a phantom image resembling a game attribute panel appeared in her mind:

[Host: Boa Hancock]

Titles: Kuja Empress, Shichibukai

[Physical Constitution: Slightly Enhanced (from System Reward)]

[Physical Skills: Intermediate (Relies on Devil Fruit abilities; close-quarters combat techniques are relatively limited)]

Devil Fruit: Love-Love Fruit (Development Level: Intermediate)

Sweet Breeze: A wide-range petrifying ray, extremely effective for those with weak willpower.

Captive Arrow: A ranged single-target petrification attack that can be attached to arrows or kicks.

Fragrant kick: Objects struck by the kick, including some intangible things, will petrify and shatter.

Charming Body: Passively increases charm and enhances the effects of fruit abilities.

[Domineering]

Observation Haki: Beginner. Limited range of perception, insufficient ability to detect the concealed aura and killing intent of experts.

Armament Haki: Intermediate. Its coverage and hardening degree are average, making it difficult to compete with the Haki of top-tier experts.

Conqueror's Haki: Beginner. It can only intimidate weaker enemies and cannot be precisely controlled or cause any real physical impact.

[System Skill] Enchanting Eyes (Intermediate): Increases the favorability and infatuation value of the person you are looking at.

Group Charm (Passive): Slightly increases presence and the range of your charm.

[Overall Combat Strength Assessment]: The Shichibukai are in the lower middle tier. Due to the unique nature of their Devil Fruits, they pose a limited threat to top-tier powerhouses who are either mentally strong or far stronger than themselves.

Looking at the panel, Hancock's brows furrowed even more deeply.

To be honest, the original Empress's strength was somewhat... unbalanced.

It relies heavily on the charm and petrification abilities of the Love-Love Fruit, and will be unable to withstand attacks from creatures like the Flying Squirrel, which can be resisted by willpower or Haki.

Or like Luffy, completely immune to charm.

If a tough, determined person comes along, it's game over.

The thought of this gave her a stomachache, which greatly reduced the effectiveness of her main attack methods.

In terms of physical skills, there is a move called "Fragrant Kick" that can attach abilities to kicking techniques.

However, the overall style leans more towards elegance and a decisive blow, lacking the resilience and variety of techniques required for sustained high-intensity combat.

It's more than enough to deal with regular soldiers and average experts, but it falls short on top-tier battlefields.

What troubled her most was the three-color domineering aura.

Although the original owner possessed the unparalleled Conqueror's Haki, its development was clearly at the most basic level, and it had little practical value in actual combat, except for clearing out mobs and showing off.

His Observation Haki and Armament Haki are only at a beginner level, making it very difficult for him to deal with Logia-type Devil Fruit users or Haki masters.

"No wonder..."

Hancock muttered to herself, recalling the original plot.

"During the Marineford War, although he performed admirably, clearing out many grunts and even taking action against Squard, he didn't have many head-on battles against admirals or Whitebeard-level figures. He relied more on his abilities and status to maneuver."

With that kind of strength, he could probably bully ordinary pirates and vice admirals.

If you really go to a chaotic place like the Sabaody Archipelago, what if you provoke the wrong people or get attacked by several supernovas?

Or, if you're unlucky enough to run into a strolling admiral...

Beauty and a sweet, charming demeanor alone may not guarantee a smooth escape from trouble.

Not to mention the even more powerful enemies we might face in the future.

A stark contrast jumped into her mind.

Shah Crocodile.

"That crocodile playing in the sand..."

Hancock pursed her lips, her tone somewhat complicated, carrying a hint of disdain, and also a feeling that was... hard to describe.

Crocodile's defeat to Luffy when he was just starting out can be considered a disgrace to the early Seven Warlords of the Sea.

But that was because he relied too much on his Devil Fruit powers and his mind was damaged after being attacked by Whitebeard.

"He's probably still hiding in the Alabasta desert, working on his 'ideal paradise' project, playing in the sand all day, right?"

Hancock thought to herself.

However, it cannot be denied that Crocodile has basic strength, the convenience of Logia-type Devil Fruits, and the experience and domineering aura of a veteran powerhouse.

Although it wasn't shown much in the early parts of the original work, it should not be underestimated.

"However, that guy's performance at Marineford did remind me..."

Hancock recalls the battle of the sand crocodile in Marineford.

First, he showed his courage by ambushing Whitebeard, then he briefly fought against Doflamingo and Mihawk, and even dared to attack Akainu, one of the strongest fighters. Finally, he saved Luffy and Jinbe.

Although the outcome is difficult to determine.

But his confidence in getting involved in top-level battles and his grasp of timing truly exceeded the level he had previously demonstrated in Alabasta.

This suggests that he has either been hiding something all along, or that he regained some of his former vigor and strength after his defeat.

If we disregard the strengths and weaknesses of Devil Fruits and the protagonist's plot armor, under normal circumstances, Hancock considers herself to be at her current level.

Against Crocodile, who had experienced defeat and whose condition may have improved during the Marineford War, his chances of winning were probably less than 30%.

The opponent's Sand-Sand Fruit ability has a large-scale area-of-effect attack and suffocation effect, which can somewhat counter her petrification ability.

If one's own Armament Haki cannot effectively detect physical entities, one will be at a significant disadvantage.

"During the Marineford War, he was able to use his poisoned hook to collide with Diamond Jozu, and he could also use his elemental powers to dodge attacks. His combat experience and unique use of his Devil Fruit are indeed more flexible than my current relatively singular offensive style."

"What exactly did Whitebeard do to him to make him so... paranoid and dependent on external things?"

Hancock was somewhat puzzled.

Being defeated by the world's strongest man would indeed be a huge psychological trauma.

However, Crocodile almost abandoned his own training and sought external help from ancient weapons, which led to his defeat by Luffy, who had just set sail.

Stripped of the protagonist's halo, she sees it as a form of depravity.

"But the Marineford War proved that his inherent pride as a strongman and his fighting instincts had not been completely extinguished. This further illustrates the importance of one's own foundation; external forces can be used, but they can never replace one's own strength."

"I mustn't become like that!"

Hancock clenched her fist, a determined glint in her eyes.

Relying on the "simp system" to become stronger is a shortcut, but you must never neglect the improvement of your own fundamental strength!

The system is the amplifier, but its own strength is the foundation.

Without a solid foundation, no matter how much sycophantic energy you have, it may just be a castle in the air.

Beauty and allure are powerful tools, but they should never be the only ones.

What she wants to do is to be both beautiful and powerful, a pirate empress who makes everyone not only intoxicated by her beauty but also terrified of her strength!

"It seems that before the trip to the Sabaody Archipelago, we must first address the issue of our own shortcomings in strength."

Hancock made a decision.

The "Simp System" can provide attribute points and skill enhancements, but it takes time to accumulate the quantity and quality of simps.

The training of basic physical skills and domineering aura must be put on the agenda immediately!

Amazon Lily has a unique aura and martial arts tradition, and the two younger sisters are also good sparring partners.

"Starting tomorrow,"

Hancock gazed at the bright moon in the night sky and made up her mind.

"I need to go into seclusion to train! Physical skills, Haki, especially Conqueror's Haki... I must raise them to a higher level as soon as possible!"

She wants the world to know that Empress Boa Hancock is not just a pretty face who relies on her looks and Devil Fruit powers.

In the near future, when her beauty is combined with true terrifying power, the whole world will tremble!

The "simp system" will become her strongest aid in accelerating this process.

The true path to power lies in simultaneously accumulating "sycophantic" energy to strengthen oneself and diligently cultivating a solid foundation!

With this sycophant system, the original owner's inner turmoil can be resolved, and it's even possible to storm the Holy Land.

With this in mind, Hancock felt that the road ahead was much clearer.

Strength is the most powerful passport to conquer this vast ocean!