Turmoil in the New Era
G-3 Marine Branch - Training Ground
"Boom--!"
Before the first rays of sunlight had even touched the sea, the battle was already raging on the Training Grounds of the G-3 Branch!
Two figures clashed violently in the center of the arena, their punches sending up a gust of wind and dust flying. The thick floor tiles beneath their feet cracked into a spiderweb pattern!
On one side is Garp, the "Navy Hero" draped in Coat of Justice, his fists covered in Armament Haki, each strike as heavy as a mountain, accompanied by a thunderous roar;
On one side was Luffy, whose entire body was covered in pink dragon scales, with prominent horns and burning eyes—supported by his powerful physique in his Human-Beast Form, he actually managed to withstand Garp's series of heavy punches!
"Luffy!! You're still a long way off!!" Garp laughed, his punches suddenly exploding with speed, each punch generating a gust of wind, like a torrential downpour!
"Grandpa!! I'm going to beat you to a pulp!!" Luffy roared, a violent explosion echoing through the air, creating a whirlwind!
"Beat me up? Try it, you brat!!"
Garp's eyes narrowed, and his figure exploded out like lightning, suddenly closing in!
"Bang! Bang! Bang--!"
Fist against fist, bone against bone, Haki against dragon scales—a head-on clash without any fancy techniques, only the most primal and extreme physical strength and fighting will!
Around the Training Ground, the naval soldiers from the G-3 Branch stared in disbelief, their mouths practically agape.
"Vice Admiral Garp's grandson... he's only been here a few months, and he can already spar with him?!"
"And he's even taking hits head-on... That's 'Iron Fist Garp'!!"
"He's working so hard... and his eyes show no sign of backing down!!"
"Is this kid a monster?!"
An old soldier swallowed hard and whispered, "I heard he was raised by Vice Admiral Roy... and Vice Admiral Roy recently defeated the great Pirate 'Golden Lion Shiki'!"
"Golden Lion?! That monster from the same era as Whitebeard?!"
At the Training Ground, Bogard stood quietly, holding his sword, watching Luffy fiercely inside, a rare smile appearing on his lips.
"His growth rate is astonishing... No wonder he's Mr. Garp's grandson."
"Boom--!"
The battle situation on the field suddenly changed!
Garp roared, and the Armament Haki wrapped around his fist instantly compressed and condensed, unleashing a powerful punch!
"Iron Fist!!"
"Bang!!"
The fist struck Luffy's abdomen directly, shattering the dragon scales and sending sparks flying!
"Ugh!!"
Luffy grunted, spitting out a mist of blood, and flew dozens of meters backward before crashing heavily into the protective wall at the back of the Training Ground!
Cracks appeared in the walls, and smoke and dust billowed out!
But...
Thump.
A steady footstep.
Amidst the smoke and dust, Luffy stepped out, his shoulders heaving violently, blood dripping from his chin.
"Ha... ha... Grandpa..."
He raised his head, his eyes burning with intensity, his golden vertical pupils still blazing fiercely!
"I will defeat you sooner or later!!"
Garp burst into laughter, his fist clenched, his voice filled with immense satisfaction and pride:
"Then keep practicing, kid!!"
The situation in the New World remained turbulent, and the year quietly arrived at 1517.
As the Whitebeard Remnants suffered repeated defeats, various factions, like packs of wolves, began a new round of bloody struggle!
"Boom--!"
The jet-black warships swept across the sea like a tide, and on the deck stood a burly figure wearing a cloak from an old era.
That's Ochoku, one of the former Rocks Pirates!
He stood at the bow of the ship, grinning maliciously, his eyes burning with madness and ambition. "Whitebeard's territory... I'll take over!"
On the sea, "Diamond" Jozu and "Flower Sword" Vista led their remaining troops in a desperate resistance, their armor stained with blood.
"Boom!!"
The deafening roar shook the heavens. Jozu gritted his teeth and tried to defend himself, but was still thrown back several meters.
He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. "Damn it... if Marco were here... we wouldn't be in such a passive position!"
Ultimately, Whitebeard's remaining forces were forced to flee, retreating to Whitebeard homeland— the Sphinx on the Grand Line —to defend Pops last vestiges of glory!
"Uhahahaha... The acquisition of Treasure Tree Adam went very smoothly."
Tesoro sat gracefully on a Throne made of gold, tapping the jewel-encrusted armrests.
Tesoro's lips curled into a slight smile, "As long as we have enough materials..."
"Even 'that plan' can be launched ahead of schedule."
Flash fleeting, profound meaning flashed in his eyes; his ambitions extended far beyond wealth.
Punk Hazard Vegapunk Laboratory
"Sizzle--!"
The Pacifista PX-0 laser was unleashed, instantly piercing through several meters of thick steel plate, and the explosion illuminated the test site!
Kizaru, with his legs crossed, grinned and said, "Wow, this power far surpasses that of ordinary cannons, right?"
Vegapunk adjusted his Glasses, his expression calm yet revealing a hint of pride. "The PX-0's combat testing is complete, and the data meets expectations."
"Next comes... mass production."
Kizaru smiled without saying a word, but he knew perfectly well:
"Once this thing is mass-produced... the New World will change."
"Bang--!"
Deep within the palace, where the aromas of Totto Land filled the air, a deafening roar reverberated through the Sweets Tower.
Pedro knelt on one knee, covered in blood, but his eyes remained resolute.
High up, Charlotte Linlin was laughing wildly as she stuffed her hands full of cream cake into her mouth, her obese body swaying like a mountain, her imposing presence like that of a god.
She looked down at them. "You... dare to tamper with my Poneglyph?!"
"Pay the price with your lives!!"
In a corner of the palace, Zepo, who had accompanied them, lay in a pool of blood, his face ashen.
The Big Mom had taken away thirty years of his life, and he was already dead.
Pedro gritted his teeth and knelt down, his eyes reddening as he looked at his fallen comrade.
Just as he was about to have his lifespan forcibly taken away, a familiar voice roared, "Wait!!"
Pekoms rushed into the hall and stood in front of Pedro.
"Mom! He's from my hometown! I owe him my life! Please spare him!!"
Linlin's eyes flashed with impatience as she tossed out a single sentence. "Then he'll pay the price he deserves!"
The air seemed to freeze.
Pedro slowly stood up, twirling the dagger in his hand—
"Puff--!"
He gouged out his left eye with his own hands, held it high facing Linlin, and said, "This cut is to atone for the harm I caused to your subordinates!"
"I want to keep this life... but I'm willing to give up 50 years of my life!"
"Just let me leave this place of death!"
"Wow! This is interesting!!"
"One eye, one life, 50 years... Your soul is quite valuable!"
Charlotte Linlin Soul Inscription on Pedro's body, forcibly taking away 50 years of his life.
In that instant, his hair turned white, wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes, and his physical strength declined significantly.
But he forced himself to stand, looked at the fallen Zepo, and whispered, "I'm sorry... I can't die yet."
"As long as I have the strength, I will spread hope..."
Pekoms silently supported him, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.
"Let's go."
New World ·Offshore of Wano Country
"Hey, Enel..."
Ace crouched on the ship's railing, gazing at the distant Wano Country shrouded in dark clouds, and grinned.
"I heard Kaido's been going berserk in Wano Country lately..."
Enel leaned lazily against the mast, and upon hearing this, a fanatical glint flashed in his eyes.
"What? You're thinking of... pulling off a big heist?" he said, a slow smile curving his lips.
The two looked at each other and remained silent for three seconds.
The next moment--
"Get him!!"
--Yes, as early as half a month ago, they gave up on traveling with Sakazuki because they couldn't compete with his efficiency in killing Pirates. The two of them formed the "Disaster-Cleaning Duo" and went on a crazy hunt for wanted criminals all over the New World.
But at this moment, they found a goal that was even more "exciting" than the mission itself.
A kingdom ruled by Four Emperors in turmoil, a land Tyrant by rumors and devoid of external support—
The Wano Country.