Kuja

A big green snake appeared in front of them. However, Imai realized it wasn't a normal snake. It had long green hair, eyes…Imai looked down near its chest area, and some melons.

"You aren't a real snake, you're part of the Kuja pirates aren't you?" Imai questioned.

"That's right, Big Sis is about to arrive." the green snake said.

In front of them was now a ship that had a pink mansion right in the center of them all. There were twin dragon heads in the front and their flag spelled out their crew name.

The Kuja Pirates. Imai heard of them before. They were led by the Empress of the Kuja tribe, Boa Hancock, and their members consisted of only women. If her information was correct, Boa Hancock was also one of the seven warlords of the sea.

'Which means…' Imai thought with a mental grin, 'This is going to be fun.'

"I see, are you going to bring us onto your ship? What are you trying to do?" Imai asked.

"The two of you will be coming on board with us for questioning ordered by big sis. She said it would be better to talk instead of fighting." the green snake lady said.

Imai glanced over at Nico who nodded, "Alright, that's fine with us. But first, what is your name?"

"Boa Sandersonia."

A plank was placed between The Kuja Pirate ship and their own ship.

"Wow, who would've thought someone would place an entire mansion on their ship." Nico said with amazement.

"Haha, it's none other than Boa Hancock. The one that is said to consider herself the most beautiful and looks down on anyone. We'll be meeting her, are you fine with that?" Imai asked.

"Yes."

They were led by Sandersonia towards the mansion. Inside were decorated walls, a bed, and a throne where Boa Hancock sat.

"It's an honor to meet the Empress of the Kuja tribe and a warlord of the sea." Imai said as she smiled sweetly at Boa Hancock.

"You…I know who you are." Boa Hancock said. There was a slight shiver in her tone which meant she was aware of Imai's past deeds.

"Ah, I'm honored. To be known by the most beautiful woman in the world, my heart flutters from excitement." Imai said.

The snake ladies were pleased by Imai's compliments. Nico was confused and saw right through her acting. She had no idea why Imai was doing this. Just like Nico, Boa Hancock saw right through Imai's acting.

To be honest, Boa Hancock was slightly scared of the woman in front of her that seemed like she was in love with her. Her dark red eyes sparkled with little hearts almost making it seem like it was real.

But she didn't believe it at all. Every warlord knew who the woman was. Her signature dark blue hair and red eyes as well as the infamous two sword style she used. The ability to fight off not one but two admirals simultaneously.

Boa Hancock could feel a sweat drop from her nape.

"There's no need to be so cautious, I don't wish to fight you earlier. How could I scar a beautiful woman like you? I wouldn't be able to forgive myself ever." Imai said.

Boa Hancock relaxed herself a bit, but she was still cautious of Imai.

"What are you two doing on the sea?" Boa Hancock asked, she didn't know what to ask due to all the nervousness clouding a bit of her thoughts.

"We just finished our adventure and now we're just waiting to see where the sea leads us. And somehow by a string of luck, we ended up being caught by you." Imai said.

"I see." Boa Hancock said as she turned to one of her people. "Tie our boats together, we're going to travel together!"

"Yes!"

Imai raised an eyebrow at Boa Hancock, "What's this about?"

"Who knows? I just feel like it would be better to create connections with other pirates that are women in the sea." Boa Hancok said.

'In other words, you want to use me for my strength.' Imai though. But she didn't mind, after all, she needed to attract the marines, and show off her new powers.

The world's balance of power would soon shift.

"Nico, what are your thoughts? Do you want to travel with them for a bit before we head out on our own?" Imai asked.

"Hmm, I'm fine with it. As long as I get to learn a bit about the Kuja's history, we can stay however long you want." Nico said.

Imai glanced towards Boa Hancock, "You hear that? Tell her a bit about your past, if you do, I'm sure we'll get along just fine."

Boa Hancock couldn't refuse, it would be great for her to have a mutual relationship with the Fifth Emperor. The one said to be the strongest with the blade.

"Fine."

Imai gave her a delighted smile.

"However, I have a request from you." Boa Hancock said.

"Hmm? What is it?"

"I want you to spar with me."

"What are the conditions?"

"No weapons, Haki, or any devil fruit abilities. I want it to be pure hand to hand combat and raw skill."

Imai was surprised, but she could tell what Boa Hancock wanted from her. She wanted to improve, see the flaws in her abilities, and become stronger for her own personal reasons.

"Well, I guess I don't mind being a training dummy. But are you sure though? I may be known for my swordsmanship but my hand to hand combat doesn't fall behind." Imai said.

"That's precisely why I want to spar with you." Boa Hancock replied with a stern face.

"Big sis!"

"Let us test her skills first!"

The two snakes called Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold protested. But they were called off by their empress.

"No, even the two of you wouldn't be able to stand a chance against her." Boa Hancock said, causing the two to back up.

"You praise me too highly, empress." Imai said.

"I wonder who is the true empress here, me or you? But I guess that doesn't matter, isn't that right Fifth Emperor?"