Arrival at Hachinosu

New World, Hachinosu, Dawn

Sea fog blanketed the night, the darkness was as black as ink, and a faint golden light appeared on the clouds on the horizon—dawn was about to break.

Hachinosu Island, the sea surges and the sea breeze carries salty vapors.

At this moment, it was during the Blackbeard Adventure Group's night patrol.

On the high watchtower, Van Augur stood alone, his Hunting Roar in the wind, his expression as stern as ever.

Two years have passed, and the Blackbeard Pirates are no longer the ordinary adventurers they once were.

Through Teach's expansion and scheming, the entire Alliance has formed a vast network of power.

Although Teach did not obtain the "Dark-Dark Fruit," he used his immense wealth and influence to find many rare fruits for his core subordinates, in order to "mass-produce monsters."

Van Auger was one of the earliest beneficiaries.

--Paramecia Fruit - Vision- Vision-Vision Fruit.

The fruit's power wasn't particularly remarkable, but under Teach's scheming, it became the team's most important "God's Eye."

Beyond visual range observation: Individuals with this ability can gain visual capabilities far exceeding those of any instrument, enabling them to observe through fog, darkness, and even walls.

Microscopic analysis: It can capture the trajectory of high-speed moving targets and even see subtle energy flows and airflow changes.

Weakness detection: The ability to "directly see" the structural weaknesses, energy nodes, and potential fatal points of all living organisms.

Vision sharing: Project your view in real time to a designated target, becoming the team's "tactical eye".

At that moment, Van Oka's pupils contracted slightly, rotating like mechanical gears and displaying eerie blue data patterns.

"... Expand your field of vision," he murmured.

In an instant, the night sky was cleaved open.

His vision extended outward at an extraordinary speed, piercing through the thick fog and dampness, sweeping across the boundless sea.

The direction of the wind, the direction of the waves, and even the moonlight ripples reflected on the sea surface were all reconstructed into a clear stream of data in his eyes.

"... What is that??"

Van Oka frowned slightly, his fingers lightly pressing against the side of the sniper scope.

A blurry outline gradually magnified in his eyes until it became a reality.

--That was a small Warship.

It was cutting through the waves, the bow of the ship cutting a straight and steady line of water, as if approaching with a strong sense of purpose.

"At a time like this..."

Van Oka's voice was deep as he activated "Shared Vision" without hesitation.

A beam of blue light, like an electron beam, flashed in his pupils, then—

Inside the main hall at the center of Hachinosu, Teach's sinister eyes suddenly lit up.

He was sitting in a large chair, holding a half-eaten cherry pie in his hand.

His previously relaxed expression froze completely in the next second.

In Van Oka's "vision projection," on the deck of that small Warship—

Four figures, their auras so intense they were almost oppressive, came into clear view.

--Vice Admiral Fire Fist Ace.

--Rear Admiral Flame Dragon, Luffy.

--Rear Admiral Zoro, Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral.

--Rear Admiral Kuina, Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral.

Teach's lips twitched slightly, and his teeth, which were chewing on the pie, snapped shut with a "crack".

He slowly sat up straight, his face as gloomy as the bottom of an abyss.

"... So they really came."

He put down the cherry pie and tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair.

A deep, impatient, and cold sound echoed in the spacious hall.

The surrounding officials immediately fell silent.

Jesus Burgess stopped lifting weights, Lafitte's smile faded, and even Doc Q's sick horse lowered its head.

"Boss?" Lafitte asked tentatively in a low voice.

Teach slowly raised his head, a sinister glint in his eyes.

"All personnel - on high alert."

The wind outside gradually died down.

The sky in the distance began to lighten—dawn was approaching.

The air on Hachinosu, however, seemed to freeze solid at that moment.

--at the same time.

The sea breeze howled in the New World, and the waves roared like beasts.

The small Warship steadily cut through the waves.

On the deck, four figures stood against the wind, their presence barely discernible in the morning light.

Ace slowly raised his head, his eyes as sharp as flames.

"Something's not right."

Zoro slowly drew Enma from his waist, the blade reflecting a cold light, his Haki flowing across the sword.

Kuina's fingers lightly touched the hilt of the knife, and her entire aura instantly turned icy. "Hmm... someone is 'watching' us."

Luffy stopped joking, pulled his hat brim down, and a familiar smile played on his lips, "Hey... spying isn't a good habit."

The next moment--

"Boom--!"

Four completely different forces erupted at the same time!

Flames surged like waves, sword energy rippled through the air, and Conqueror's Haki lightning patterns flickered wildly on the deck!

The distant sea suddenly fell silent in that instant.

The "gaze" hidden in the shadows vanished instantly, as if severed by four sharp Razor.

Ace snorted coldly, "Hmph--Have we been found out?"

"Alright."

He looked up at the gradually clearing island silhouette in the distance—the fortress swallowed by darkness and rock walls.

"Since they know we're coming, there's no need to greet us."

Ahead, the outline of Hachinosu appeared in the morning light.

The sea breeze howls at the Harbor Hachinosu.

Blackbeard Teach stood with his hands behind his back, the smile on his lips seemingly relaxed, but unable to conceal the gloom in his eyes.

Behind him stood a line of Lafitte, Van Oka, Gizzas Jesus Burgess, Doc Q, and others, all with solemn expressions.

Teach took a deep breath, silently pondering—

"This is really troublesome... At this critical juncture, I don't want to go head-to-head with the Navy."

He narrowed his eyes, a hint of helplessness in his smile.

Hopefully, this matter can be resolved quickly.

--At this very moment.

The distant waves were dyed red by the flames.

With a deafening roar, a small Warship broke through the waves, leaving a long trail of flames in its wake.

"They're here," Van Augur said coldly.

Teach's lips curled into a slight smile, but it carried a chill. "Hmph, just the same old style..."

The Warship came to a steady stop in the Harbor, flames flickering on its deck.

Ace, Luffy, Zoro, Kuina jumped down at the same time.

The moment they landed, the rock beneath their feet cracked with a "crack".

The sea breeze was crushed by the sword energy and Haki. The four stood in front of the Harbor, their imposing presence crushing in like a mountain.

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

The moment they saw who it was, the Blackbeard Pirates' officers all changed their expressions.

All four of the Navy's young leaders were present.

"What's going on... Aren't those the four God of War under Admiral Roy?"

"Are you kidding me? The Navy actually sent them?!"

The core members looked serious, but behind them, the newly recruited villains were full of disdain and arrogance.

"Haha--just these four greenhorns?!"

"We are the third largest power on the high seas!"

"The navy sent a few people to put on airs, do they really think we're cowards?!"

Laughter rose and fell, and mockery filled the air.

Teach slowly raised his hand, but his laughter suddenly stopped, and the atmosphere in the entire Harbor became oppressive.

He stepped forward, his smile widening, and said in a light, casual tone, "Yo--Isn't this Ace?"

"A sudden visit to my humble little island, how rare!"

"What brings you four important figures here?"

Ace's gaze was icy. He spoke in a low voice, his tone so cold it seemed to freeze: "Teach— "

"What did your people do...?"

"--Do I need to remind you?"

On the sea, the air suddenly froze, and a murderous intent spread through the pre-dawn mist.