With the Frenzy Pirates finally entering the Grand Line, they sail toward their first island in search of adventure, excitement, and powerful opponents to test their might; you could say this is the official start of the Frenzy Pirate's journey. Will they reach Sabaody Archipelago and enter the New World, or will they, just like numerous other pirates, be forgotten about within the boundless seas that have reaped the lives of countless other pirates while their ambition is killed with them? Or will they weather the various storms and overcome every obstacle that awaits them through their might and unyielding will? Only time will tell.
However, before we start the adventure of the Frenzy Pirates, let us shift our focus to an island located deep within the calm belt, the area that is known to be swarmed with mighty Sea Kings and is impossible to traverse through using normal methods.
___
___
Located in the middle of possibly the most dangerous area in the Grand Line, the Calm Belt, there exists an island that has many names: Heaven on Earth, Island of Men's Fantasy, and several more. However, the island is commonly known as Amazon Lily. The place is the territory of the Kuja Pirates and Its Captain, one of the seven warlords of the seas, Pirate Empress Boa Hancock, the former most beautiful woman in the world.
Deep within Amazon Lily, which is mainly inhabited by vegetation and peaceful animals, there is a palace, and inside the palace is the bedroom of Boa Hancock, which two large women are currently guarding.
___
___
"Haa, I'm worried about Sister. it's been almost a full month since then, yet she's refused to come out; I hope she's fine." Said a woman with long green hair, green eyes, and a large yet voluptuous body, which is common among Kuja, though her comically large head ruined it.
"I'm worried, too; should we check on her? The only time she ever opens the door is when we deliver her food." Asked the other woman, who had long orange hair, an even larger body than the previous woman, and was wielding a halberd; despite being a Kuja, her charms were rather mediocre.
"We've already tried Marigold; every time we try to ask her, she just ignores us and continues to stare blankly at that bounty. Tch, if it weren't for that woman, Freyja, none of this would have happened!" Said the woman worriedly as she looked at the doors behind her before angrily kicking the ground, cursing Freyja.
"That's brilliant Sandersonia! Why didn't we think of that sooner!? Sister is depressed because Freyja has been officially crowned the most beautiful woman alive, right? But how can a corpse be considered more beautiful than our dear Sister?" Stated Marigold in excitement as she looked at Sandersonia while slamming the butt of her halberd onto the ground, her words causing Sandersonia to display a wicked smile.
"You're right, Marigold. Why did it take us a month to think of something so simple!? We must improve ourselves; we can't allow such a simple solution to cloud our minds again, especially not for Dear Sister!" Remarked Sandersonia with an eager yet evil smile as she looked at Marigold, who nodded in response.
"Yes, you're right; however, when we kill Freyja, we must make her corpse gruesome; we can't allow her even the sliver of a chance to compete with Sister." Declared Marigold seriously as she thought back to the bounty picture of Freyja, which, despite it being of only her face, was possibly the most beautiful picture she'd ever seen, though she would never admit such a thing.
"Hehe, not only is it a simple plan, but it'll be an easy one to boot; they are just newly formed pirates within the South Blue, which is known to be only slightly more dangerous than the East Blue. When should we leave Marigold?" Said Sandersonia with a weird laugh while her long snake-like tongue hissed as she eagerly looked at Marigold.
"Why bother delaying it? Let us set sail right away; the sooner we kill Freyja, the sooner Sister will return to normal." Stated Marigold with a grin as she and Sandersonia left their posts and walked down the hall, quietly formulating a plan to capture and kill Freyja of the Frenzy Pirates.
However, what Marigold and Sandersonia didn't know was that they were being listened to the entire time by an old, short lady with a long blue cane, which was actually a snake, as she exited from around the corner.
This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.
"Haa, those girls, they mean well, but they don't understand doing this will have a lasting effect on Boa Hancock; in order for her to get out of her depressed state, she must come face-to-face with this Freyja woman." Muttered the old lady as she watched Marigold and Sandersonia disappear down the hallway before sighing and shaking her head while approaching the double doors.
Despite this being Hancock's room, I didn't bother knocking as there was no point; she would just shoo me away. Besides, I'm her senior, so I see no reason to knock. Brazenly opening the doors to her chambers, I closed the door behind me and slowly approached the large bed in the distance, which was currently concealed behind pink silk curtains, only allowing a womanly silhouette to be seen.
'The room hasn't changed much since my time.' Mused the old lady as she looked around, spotting slight changes, such as different decorations.
Once I arrived before the bed, I just calmly stood there while staring at Hancock's silhouette through the pink curtains, waiting for her to acknowledge my presence, but after a minute of just standing around, I got pretty annoyed.
"Hmph, Hancock, don't try to ignore me." Said the old lady with an annoyed tone while eyeing Hancock, waiting for her snarky remark, which surprisingly never came.
"What is it, Gloriosa?" Said Hancock with minimal emotion as she glanced at the old lady, not even energized enough to argue with her.
"Tch, it's worse than I anticipated if you're unwilling to disrespect me." Muttered Gloriosa with raised eyebrows as she looked at Hancock before lightly shaking her head.
"No matter, it's of no concern; I just wanted to check upon the Empress of Kuja, though while visiting you, I overheard Marigold and Sandersonia make a plan so you could return to normal." Added Gloriosa calmly, though her words elicited minimal reaction from Hancock, which only annoyed her further.
"They did? So that's why I sensed them leave. I don't care; just leave me be. I want to be alone." Commented Hancock as she looked towards her door before focusing on the paper on her bed.
Hearing her lackluster emotion angered me; I cared a little for Hancock, but I cared much more for Amazon Lily, and if Amazon Lily had a sorry excuse for an Empress, this place would quickly erupt into flames, and so long as I was breathing, I wouldn't allow that.
"Tch, get your act together, Hancock; you're the Empress of Amazon, Lily; act like it!" Yelled Gloriosa angrily as she reached forth and opened the curtain, revealing Hancock, though her appearance was a little rough.
"I-Is that make-up, Hancock?" Asked Gloriosa with a frown while looking at Hancock's lips, which were covered in pink lipstick.
Even though she didn't respond, I was astonished; while Hancock and I may have a complicated relationship, I've known her for some time, and let alone seeing her wear make-up, I've never even seen her look at them, yet here she was, wearing pink lipstick. Looking around, I saw the cause for her mental state: lying on her bed was the wanted poster of the insatiable Freyja, a member of the Frenzy pirates. I won't lie to myself and say her beauty doesn't surpass Hancock's; it surely does, but this shouldn't be enough to put Hancock in such a state, not without at least putting up a fighting chance.
"I asked my sisters, yet I could tell they were lying when they answered, though I know you'll tell me honestly. Is Freyja more beautiful than me?" Asked Hancock as she looked at Gloriosa and showed a forced smile, but with her current mental state, she looked worse than usual.
"Yes, Freyja is more beautiful; she rightfully deserves the title of the most beautiful woman alive." Replied Gloriosa without hesitation as she glanced at Freyja's poster before looking at Hancock, her words surprisingly improving her mental health, if just slightly.
"Heh, I knew it; even I can tell she's more beautiful. I guess I really am not the most beautiful woman in the world." Muttered Hancock with a depressed sigh, yet even so, she still seemed unwilling to believe it.
"Then will you do nothing about it, Hancock? You're the only one who can possibly match her beauty, will you just allow her to hold the title without putting up a fight? That's not like you." Asked Gloriosa with a slight frown while pointing her blue snake cane toward Hancock, though her lack of response only angered her.
"Hmph, fine; since you wish to be so pathetic, I'll leave you to it. I can't help someone who doesn't even wish to help themselves." Added Gloriosa as she gave Hancock one last look before turning around, slowly walking away in silence, though she stopped when she reached the doors.
"Just so you know, the plan Sandersonia and Marigold spoke of was to kill Freyja so you could become the most beautiful woman in the world once more. I don't know about the current you, but the old you wouldn't ever accept such pity; you would rather die than be given the title of the most beautiful woman in the world when deep down you know it's false." Stated Gloriosa as she turned around and looked at Hancock, her words seemingly sparking some life into her as she finally reacted by staring at her.
"The current, you probably won't do anything, but I suggest you go after them; I've seen visions of their death through my crystal ball. Even if you don't care about the title of the most beautiful woman alive, I know you'll never sit still when your sisters are in possible danger." Added Gloriosa as she turned back around and exited the door, leaving Hancock all alone to contemplate her thoughts.