The Prelude to the Pirates' Doom
New World - A Deserted Island
The campfire crackled, but the sea breeze was oppressive and suffocating.
Ben Benn Beckman exhaled a puff of smoke, his brow furrowed, and said in a heavy tone, "Roy is back."
Moreover, the Navy is announcing to the world that they intend to completely sever the foundation of Pirate.
Shanks' eyes blazed with fury, his voice deep yet thunderous. "The Great Pirate Era that Captain Roger ushered in with his life..."
"Roy —how dare he defile all of this?!"
"Boom!!"
The Conqueror's Haki burst forth with a roar!
Birds took flight in fright on the Deserted Island, the jungle crumbled, and Beasts scattered for their lives.
The members of the Red Hair Pirates all lowered their heads and remained silent, none daring to offend their captain at this moment.
Yasopp squatted down, casually picked up a newspaper that had fallen in the wind, but his gaze suddenly froze.
In the naval photograph in the corner, the face with the long nose stung his eyes.
His lips trembled slightly as he murmured, "This guy... why does he look a bit like my son?"
Holy Land Mary Geoise Room of Authority
Heavy curtains blocked out the sunlight, and candlelight flickered in the silent hall.
The Five Elders gathered at the long table, on which lay the news that had already spread throughout the world.
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his voice cold. "Roy suddenly appeared, and upon his return, he tore Whole Cake Island apart..."
Saint Nusjuro frowned, his gaze deep. "This is not only a serious blow to one of the Four Emperors... but also a public challenge to the foundation of 'One Piece'."
If he is allowed to continue, the World Government's ruling system will be shaken.
Saint Warcury responded in a deep voice, "But it cannot be denied that he quelled the arrogance of Pirates and weakened the Great Pirate Era."
Saint Saturn snorted coldly, his eyes narrowing slightly, a murderous glint in them. "Don't forget, two years ago this man dared to venture into Mary Geoise alone..."
He's completely out of control! We absolutely cannot let this kind of unpredictability continue!
The atmosphere froze, and the candlelight flickered violently.
Finally, Saint Mars spoke slowly, his voice like a hammer blow. "Imu Im has his reasons... Let's observe for now."
"If necessary--"
The five of them simultaneously raised their eyes, coldly uttering that forbidden word:
"Reboot."
The sky over the New World was overcast with swirling dark clouds.
The news of Roy's crushing defeat of the Two Emperors and the seizure of the Poneglyphs, accompanied by the exaggerated pronouncements of the Underworld Emperors, swept across the world like a tsunami!
Countless newspapers, intelligence leaflets, and seagull broadcasts simultaneously exploded across the country!
The Navy announced: From now on, the primary objective against Pirates will be annihilation; no more mercy will be shown!!
--The first half of the Grand Line.
The young men who once drank and sang loudly in the tavern now trembled with fear, watching helplessly as the tavern owner tore down the Pirate flag and threw it into the fire.
No one dared to sing "Binks' Sake" anymore; the atmosphere was deathly silent, like a graveyard.
--East Blue, West Blue, South Blue, North Blue.
Countless young people who hadn't even set off yet slammed their purses of savings on the table, tearing apart their delusions of 'freedom' at sea as they wept.
"Why even bother going to Laugh Tale?! The Navy has already taken all the Poneglyphs!!"
"Roy can take on two Emperor of the Sea by himself... What are we? Are we just going to our deaths?!"
--The New World.
Many small Pirate crews that were on the verge of collapse disbanded, and their captains broke down in tears.
"Damn Roger! We've all been fooled! The Great Pirate Era is completely over!!"
The world's "Pirate dream" was ripped open with its cruelest rift on this day.
Marine Headquarters - Admiral's Office
Sakazuki sat upright behind his desk, a thick stack of battle reports before him.
A rare, almost ferocious smile appeared on that steely face, "Very good... this is the true tough stance the Navy should have!"
"It should have been done a long time ago!!"
He grabbed Enel, who was sprawled on the sofa eating an apple. "Come on! Let's go to the New World to 'clean up the trash'!!"
Enel, looking annoyed, said, "Hey! I haven't rested enough yet--"
Akainu completely ignored him, his molten fist smashing through the wall. "Pirate scum, you must be thoroughly purified!!"
"Boom!!"
"Meteor Volcano!!"
The giant lava fists rained down, instantly igniting and vaporizing the Pirate ship, turning it into charred wreckage!
"El Thor: Thunderfall!!"
A torrent of lightning cascaded down like a waterfall, turning the entire sea into Scorched Earth, and the fleeing Pirates were instantly reduced to ashes!
The Warships swept through the land, turning everything in their path into Purgatory of lava and thunderstorms!
A wailing cry echoed throughout the New World: "Akainu and Thunder God have teamed up for an attack!!"
"It's over!! Run!"
Countless Pirate ships scattered and fled like startled birds.
At the Revolutionary Army Headquarters, Long held the newspaper in his hand, his expression more solemn than a storm.
"Roy... what kind of world do you want to create?"
Shanks summoned all his secret allies, and the campfire illuminated every solemn face.
He gripped the wine glass, his knuckles white, and his voice was as heavy as steel. "The navy must be stopped."
"Otherwise—the echo of fate will vanish completely!"
Just as the world was shocked by the Navy's strong statement, another farce was unfolding in the Marine Headquarters plaza.
Sanji stood there, looking troubled, when a small figure grabbed the hem of his suit jacket tightly.
Pudding's eyes were brimming with tears, her three eyes glistening with moisture, her voice trembling. "Mr. Sanji, I betrayed Mother, I have nowhere else to go... You're all I have left..."
Sanji rubbed his temples, his head aching, and the cigarette he was holding almost fell out of his mouth.
"Miss Pudding... this is Marine Headquarters, we can't do this..."
Before he could finish speaking, a light, cheerful laugh came from ahead.
"Oh my gosh~ Isn't this our gentleman chef? Another love story unfolding in the square?"
Gion walked in wearing high-heeled boots, followed by Nami and Nojiko with their arms crossed.
Nami glared at Sanji angrily. "Sanji! You've gone too far! Bullying a little girl like this?!"
"What?!!"
Sanji was nearly petrified with fright, flailing his arms and legs wildly, "It's not what you think!!"
Gion's smile remained unchanged as she looked gently at Pudding: "Don't be afraid, come with me. Roy has already instructed you to go to the women's unit for screening and protection first."
Pudding looked up timidly, but her eyes remained fixed on Sanji.
Only after seeing him nod slightly did she let go of his hand, lower her head, and follow Gion away, turning back every few steps.
Halfway there, she suddenly stopped, turned around abruptly, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Sanji- san!! When I grow up, I'm definitely going to marry you!!"
Sanji froze on the spot, his heart-shaped eyes exploding the next second, and he collapsed to the ground. "Oh ho ho~ Pudding- chan!!"
Nami suddenly added insult to injury, scoffing, "Don't dream about it! She's only 14!"
"Puff--!"
Sanji was struck dumb, his eyes shattering into pieces, frozen in place like a statue. "Ten... fourteen years old?!"
Nojiko crossed her arms and coldly retorted, "According to Article 17 of Marine Headquarters Code—anyone who dates a minor girl will be sentenced to death!"
"Ahhh--!"
Sanji coughed up a mouthful of blood, kneeling on the ground, his soul seemingly leaving his body. "My love... it ended before it even began..."
Gion, seemingly unperturbed, led Pudding away, saying in a nonchalant tone, "Roy said that although you came from the Big Mom Pirates, you weren't directly involved in any major atrocities."
"As long as you pass the review and undergo naval training, you'll have the opportunity to start over."
Pudding asked timidly in a low voice, "Then... will I still be able to see Mr. Sanji in the future?"
Gion raised an eyebrow slightly, her expression meaningful. "Let's wait until he's served his full sentence in 'jail' before we talk about it."
Pudding blushed and murmured softly, "Mr. Sanji... I'll wait for you..."
In the distance, Sanji was still rolling on the floor, howling, "No--!"