Frozen Hachinosu!
On Hachinosu, half of which has turned to ice and snow, the chill still lingers in the air.
Gion stood in the center of the frozen Battlefield, coldly ordering the troops to regroup and annihilate all the Pirates who were still putting up a stubborn resistance. The remaining pirates were all disarmed and taken prisoner.
After a brief inventory and blockade, the naval soldiers began an orderly evacuation, escorting the ship full of prisoners back to their Warships to report to headquarters.
Luffy and Ace stood side by side on the deck, their gazes involuntarily drawn to the bow of the ship.
There, Kuzan lay lazily on a sun lounger, his hands behind his head, seemingly unconcerned about the earth-shattering attack he had just delivered.
The two brothers turned back to look at the massive Iceburg that covered half the island in the distance, the rumors circulating within the Navy replaying in their minds—
"Roy is even stronger than Admiral."
The surging blood in his chest transformed into the same thought—he must become stronger!
Not long after the Warships sailed away, three Pirate ships of different shapes, their hulls covered with candy and butter patterns, slowly approached from the other side of the sea.
Big Mom Pirates - Hachinosu
Charlotte Perospero stood at the bow, her long tongue licking her candy cane, the open newspaper in her hand fluttering in the sea breeze.
"Tsk tsk tsk... This Ochoku is no simple character."
His tone was playful, "I was among the first crew members on the ship with my mother back then, so I have a solid foundation."
Charlotte Daifuku stood to the side with her arms crossed, steam rising slowly from her body, her voice deep:
"So that's why Mom sent us here... to explore the possibility of cooperation?"
Perospero narrowed his eyes, a sinister smile playing on his lips, "That's right, given the current situation, he certainly has a chance to compete for the position of 'Four Emperors'."
"If we could form an alliance with Totto Land, then this vast ocean..."
He licked his lips. "It's really going to be incredibly lively!"
However, their conversation was quickly interrupted by a flurry of shouts—
"Lord Perospero! Daifuku!!"
Several lookouts practically tumbled down the mast, their faces pale and their voices filled with terror:
"Hachinosu... has turned into Iceburg!!"
"What?!"
The two men turned sharply, following their subordinate's trembling finger—
What came into view was a scene that sent a chill down their spines:
The once towering skull fortress in the distance is now half completely destroyed, and half of the island is swallowed by a layer of crystal-clear ice.
Sunlight shines down, reflecting a blinding cold light on the ice surface. The white frost even extends to the nearshore waters, and the waves are frozen into translucent ice sculptures.
"This... this is..."
Perospero's candy cane made a crisp "crack" sound in his palm, and thick syrup slowly dripped through his fingers.
Steam billowed wildly from Daifuku's body, and his voice was filled with disbelief. "Half an island frozen?!"
"At this scale... unless it's..."
The two uttered that name almost simultaneously.
"Admiral Aokiji?!"
Perospero's face darkened. "The Navy has already made its move... and it's the Admiral himself who's gone?"
He turned abruptly and commanded in a deep voice, "Quickly! Contact Mom!"
Tell her— Hachinosu has been captured by the Navy!
Daifuku's steamy figure heaved violently, a grave look appearing on his brow. "If even Ochoku is captured..."
"Whether we cooperate or not, we have no say in this matter."
Perospero gritted his teeth and growled, "Retreat! We can't handle this level of combat power!"
The tense atmosphere in the Fleet Admiral's Office was suddenly broken by Roy's words.
"By the way, that Shichibukai I captured... according to the intelligence, he seems to be Kaido's good brother."
Garp, Sengoku, Zephyr, and Tsuru were all taken aback, casting questioning glances at each other. "Kaido? Who's that?"
Roy paused for half a second, then coughed lightly and explained with a smile, "It's a nickname I gave Kaido... Haha, sorry, I'm just used to it."
"Puff!!"
Garp burst out laughing on the spot, sending Senbei crumbs flying everywhere. He was laughing so hard he almost cried, "Haha! The mighty Four Emperors of the One Pirate, and you call him 'Kaido!'"
"If you let this get out, that guy'll fly straight to Marineford and fight you to the death!!"
He had barely finished speaking when he suddenly noticed Roy looking down, stroking his chin, his brows furrowed, as if deep in thought.
"... It seems like it might actually work?" Roy murmured to himself.
Garp's smile froze, and he immediately sat up straight. "Hey, hey, hey, you're not serious, are you?!"
Zephyr immediately sensed something was wrong and interrupted Roy's "dangerous thoughts" in a deep voice. "What exactly is this Shichibukai you were talking about?"
Roy snapped out of his daze, his expression returning to calm. "According to the investigation, Hanafuda is using the name of the Shichibukai to frantically collect Ancient Zoan -Zoan Devil Fruits."
But these fruits never circulated on the black market; he secretly gave them all to the Beasts Pirates.
He paused, his gaze deepening. "Furthermore, Hanafuda and Kaido are close friends."
Roy raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the four of them. "If I publicly execute him, won't that stupid dragon be unable to resist showing itself up?"
The office fell silent instantly, as if even the air itself had frozen.
Garp's laughter stopped abruptly, and he stared intently at Roy: "You brat... are you serious?!"
Zephyr tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table, his brow furrowed. "Publicly executing the Shichibukai? Would the World Government agree to that?"
Sengoku pushed up his Glasses, the lenses reflecting a sharp light. "Roy, this is no joke."
Crane clasped his hands together, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of deeper meaning. "You intend to... take this opportunity to launch a preemptive strike against the Beasts Pirates?"
Garp suddenly slammed his fist on the table with a "bang," making the teacup tremble a few times. His eyes flashed with fighting spirit. "Haha! Interesting! If we can lure that bastard Kaido out, I'll be the first to beat him up!"
"Stop causing trouble, you old codger!" Zephyr glared at him irritably, but didn't completely dismiss his suggestion. Instead, he looked at Roy and said in a deep, steady voice, "However... this is indeed an opportunity."
He said slowly, "If we can seize this opportunity to severely damage the Beasts Pirates, or even take down Kaido directly—"
"The New World order will be completely rewritten!"
Whole Cake Island, the Palace of Totto Land.
Beneath the towering dome, candlelight flickered, and the sweet aroma should have been mouthwatering; however, at this moment, the air inside the hall was as oppressive as an ice cellar.
"Mamamama--!!!"
Charlotte Linlin's maniacal laughter echoed through the spacious hall like waves crashing against Reef, leaving a frenzied reverberation.
However, her sharp, razor-sharp eyes held a chilling glint.
"The Navy... is getting more and more arrogant!"
She grabbed the towering cake tower beside her, her fingers clenching tightly—
"Snap!!"
Cream and sugar shavings rained down, dripping onto the luxurious long table and heavy carpet, leaving shocking marks.
Katakuri stood quietly below the Throne, his gaze cold and his voice low and steady. "Mother, according to the intelligence sent back by Perospero..."
"Hachinosu has been completely captured by the navy, Ochoku's fate is unknown!"
He paused, his brow furrowed with seriousness. "Moreover, the one who made the move is very likely Marine Admiral Aokiji."
Big Mom's laughter abruptly stopped, a long-lost look of seriousness and apprehension flashing in her eyes.
"Kuzan... that frozen brat?!"
She stood up abruptly, her voice booming. "Notify all the children!"
"Totto Land are on high alert!!"
"The Navy... this is about to be a big move!!"
(Sorry, I had some minor issues today, I'll update again tomorrow. Please don't let this book get abandoned, everyone!)