The Tide of the New World
Wano Country·Amigasa Village
Ember's burning wings, like two giant black blades, slammed down!
"Boom!!"
The raging flames tore through the sea of fire, blocking Ace's "Flame Emperor: Sun Wheel"!
The Shockwave blew the village entrance away, Scorched Earth crumbled, and fire and black flames intertwined, as if hell had descended!
"--Damn Navy!!"
Jhin's roar shook the night sky, and his wings unleashed a raging Flame Slash, forcing Ace back several feet!
Severely wounded, Jack collapsed onto the Scorched Earth, his chest heaving violently, his breathing labored.
However, when he saw Ace entangled by Jin and unable to move, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes!
"Hahaha!! I'll kill all these ants first!!"
He suddenly transformed into Human-Beast Form, his massive hooves swinging as he lunged at the trembling villagers!
Tama fell to the ground, tears streaming down her face, and screamed hoarsely, "Brother Ace--!"
Ace's expression changed drastically, his anger surging. He wanted to give chase, but he was trapped tightly by Jin's fiery cage!
"Mean--!"
Upon seeing this, the villagers screamed and scattered in all directions, but Tama cried and rushed towards Ace, her little face wet with tears.
--Just as Jack's giant hoof was about to crush Tama!
"Whoosh--!"
A dark green blade of light streaked across the night sky like Inazuma!
Zoro's figure flashed out like a ghost, Enma had already taken Yubashiri's place and drawn from its sheath, the blade shrouded in Armament Haki and Demonic Purple-Black Sword Aura!
"One Sword Style: Lion’s Song!!"
"Pfft!!"
Flash of light, and time seemed to stand still.
Jack's pupils dilated suddenly, but he couldn't even see the shadow of the blade!
The next instant, blood shot into the sky!
Jack's chest was cleaved open by a single blow, and blood gushed out!
"Ugh--Ahhh!!"
Drought Jack's massive body crashed to the ground, his giant hooves pounding into the earth, shaking the entire village entrance!
" --Jack!!"
In the midst of battle, Jin's eyes were bloodshot, his roar tore through the sky, and his wings blazed and expanded wildly!
Zoro unleashed three sword strikes simultaneously, stepping over Jack's corpse, his killing intent as palpable as it rushed towards Jin!
"Jin! This time—you can't escape!!"
Seeing this, Ace immediately withdrew his fist and retreated, leaving the front Battlefield to Zoro!
Kuina swiftly arrived, embracing the trembling Tama, and gently comforted her, "It's alright... we're here."
Ember went completely berserk, his flaming wings like hellfire, unleashing hurricane-like waves of fire!
"I'm going to burn you all to ashes!!"
Enma hummed incessantly in Zoro's hand, its demonic aura and Haki intertwining and bursting forth!
Zoro sneered, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's. "Perfect—I'll use you to test my blade!!"
Two destructive forces collided at the entrance of Amigasa Village, tearing the night sky apart!
Totto Land of Jam Island
Before Queen could even hang up the Den Den Mushi, Kaido's roar already shook the entire Jam Island like thunder:
"--Damn Navy!! How dare they raid our base?!"
Kaido's furious roar nearly scared the Den Den Mushi to death, echoing throughout the main hall of Jam Island!
Charlotte Linlin sat in the Head Seat, with dozens of her children and newly recruited Pirates standing behind her. The atmosphere froze abruptly because of this roar.
Her face darkened, and she slammed her large hand down on the table!
"Bang!!"
The heavy wooden table shattered with a crash, startling all the Pirates in the hall, who instantly fell silent.
"The Navy has actually launched an attack on Wano Country?!"
Through the Den Den Mushi, Queen's voice trembled. "Current intelligence indicates that Zoro and a Female Swordswoman have infiltrated the Flower Capital. In Amigasa Village, Jack is engaged in battle with an unknown Marine! King has already gone there—"
"Jack?!"
Kaido's deep roar was filled with terrifying killing intent, and his massive body could no longer restrain itself, suddenly transforming into Azure Dragon Form!
"Boom--!"
The Azure Dragon shot straight into the sky, smashing through the ceiling of the hall. The thick clouds were torn apart by the dragon's body, and thunder roared and rolled among the dark clouds!
"I'll tear them all to shreds!!" he roared, charging straight toward Onigashima with a furious dragon's cry!
"Idiot Kaido!!" Linlin's roar shook the hall, shattering the windows and letting in a gust of wind!
"Have you ever considered that this might be a trap set by the Navy?! They're aiming to defeat us one by one!!"
However, at the edge of the sky, only Kaido's furious dragon roar echoed, "Whether it's a trap or not—I'll burn them all down first!!"
"Hiss..." The Pirates inside the hall looked at each other, breathing rapidly, and whispered in panic.
Perospero cried out urgently, "Mom! We can't let Kaido go back alone! If he dies, our Alliance will be completely destroyed!!"
Linlin's teeth were clenched so tightly they were grinding together, and the veins on her face were bulging. Finally, she stood up abruptly, her voice like thunder:
"Assemble the fleet! All troops, proceed to Onigashima immediately!!"
"If Kaido dies, we'll all be buried with him!!"
The war drums roared!
The massive fleet set sail from Jam Island's harbor, the iron chains clanging as the giant ships cleaved through the raging waves, heading straight for the bloodiest Battlefield of the New World!
Meanwhile, the Holy Land Mary Geoise
At the other end of the Holy Land, candlelight flickered in the deep stone hall.
Shanks walked in slowly, his right arm wrapped in thick bandages, his face pale, his eyes lifeless yet suppressing a raging inferno.
Deep within the stone hall, a tall figure slowly turned around.
With the same Red-Hair, but even more aloof and arrogant, his brows exuding an innate aristocratic air.
"... Shamrock." Shanks' voice was hoarse, filled with pain and resentment.
--Figarland Shamrock Saint.
One of the purest inheritors of the "Holy Clan" bloodline among the Celestial Dragons.
Yes, Shanks' Twin Older Brother.
A slight smile played on Shamrock's lips as he slowly spoke, "Even someone as arrogant as you will one day bow down and beg me."
"It seems this blow to you is heavier than ever before... Shanks."
Shanks' eyes were lifeless, yet a strange, unprecedented madness shone through them. He whispered:
"Do me a favor..."
New World-
The sky roared, Azure Dragon howled!
Kaido transformed into a monstrous force and charged straight at Onigashima, his dragon roar shaking the sea of clouds!
Totto Land ocean, war drums thunder!
Charlotte Linlin waved her hand and roared, as hundreds of ships broke through the waves in unison, heading straight for the bloodiest Battlefield in the New World.
Holy Land Mary Geoise
In the deep, dark stone hall, candlelight flickered.
Red-Haired Shanks' face was deathly still, his injured arm clenched into a fist, and his voice was heavy as iron.
Figarland Shamrock gazed at his brother with unfathomable eyes, and finally nodded slightly.
A shadow--
A chilling laugh shattered the silence.
"Ze-hahahahaha!!... The opportunity has finally arrived."
The long-lost "Blackbeard" Teach emerged from the shadows with several blurry figures.
His eyes gleamed with a mad and greedy light. "Even Shanks has been defeated... This chaotic world is precisely my hunting ground!!"
Revolutionary Army - A Secret Stronghold
In the darkness, the dragon stood with his hands behind his back, his cloak Hunting Roar.
Sabo gathered with several executives, his eyes cold. "The intelligence is confirmed, the World Government and the Navy's plan... it's time for us to make our move."
The dragon's voice was deep and cold. "The Old World... is truly coming to an end."
Marineford --
The Shichibukai have gathered!
Hawk-Eye, Empress, Moria, Kuma, Jinbe, Crocodile, Aramaki... seven incredibly imposing and terrifying figures gathered in the conference room.
The atmosphere was extremely solemn as the Fleet Admiral Sengoku personally presided over the event.
The specific details are unknown.
The tides of the New World are surging, with the Navy, Pirates, the Revolutionary Army, the Celestial Dragons, and the Shichibukai...
All forces were dragged into the same inescapable vortex on the same night!
Darkness and fire intertwined, war drums and tsunamis roared together.
A new day is dawning.