The Rear Is Secure
Dust and mist churned, and a fierce wind howled.
Behind Tesoro, several figures emerged one after another from the dust and smoke.
Light and wind intertwined, their energy surging like waves, and familiar will swept across the entire Battlefield.
--Zoro, Kuina, Ivankov, and Crow make their appearance.
They were all "slapped" directly from a distance to this place by Bartholomew Kuma using the power of the Paw-Paw Fruit.
"Buzz--!"
The moment Zoro landed, the ground beneath his feet cracked instantly!
He raised his head, his eyes quickly locking onto the pink-gold dragon battling the giant Sandworm in front of him.
The Battlefield, a tapestry of Dragon Breath and sand, reflected the burning fighting spirit in his eyes!
"Luffy--!"
Zoro roared, unleashing three sword strikes with overwhelming force. With a stomp of his foot, he transformed into a swirling whirlwind of sword energy and charged into the Battlefield!
"Three-Sword Style - Torapā - Hunting Leopard!!"
The blade flashed like a tornado, the three Famous Swords gleaming with a fierce light.
In an instant, a bloody gash spanning hundreds of meters was cleaved through the Sandworm's massive body!
Tacit agreement.
Partner.
Dragons and swords resound together!
"Haha--! Well done, Zoro!!"
Luffy roared, flapped his tail, creating a hurricane that sent the Sandworm's massive body flying once again!
--at the same time.
A streak of silver light Heaven Breaker.
Kuina arrived gracefully, holding the "Wado Ichimonji," her aura chilling.
Blood-red wings unfurled from his back—those were blood wings formed from the power of the Vampire Fruit!
Dark red blood energy surged behind her. She looked up at Saint Mars in the form of Itsumade in the sky, her gaze sharp as a blade.
"Leave that bird in the sky to me and Ace!"
Bloodwing swept through the air, his figure soaring into the sky like lightning!
In the air, flames suddenly erupted, and Ace had already soared into the sky, surrounded by flames, his whole body like a small sun!
"Flame Emperor - Wheel Flame Slash--!" Ace roared.
"Blood Moon - Sky-Splitting Slash--!" Kuina responded.
The two, one above and one below, unleashed their twin blades simultaneously, red and black light clashing, flames and blood energy transforming into a massive cross-shaped slash in mid-air—
"Boom!!"
The meteor-like energy dispersed Saint Mars's black flames, and the sky burned once more!
Ivankov laughed loudly, his eyelashes fluttering, his massive head tilting to the side:
"DEATH--WINK!!!"
The pink energy burst forth instantly, and with a powerful blink, the energy fluctuations transformed into a pressure Impact, shattering all the incoming sword energy!
"Wow, the atmosphere on the Battlefield is really intense!"
He struck an exaggerated pose, spreading his arms wide and scattering pink light waves.
A flock of Crows circled overhead.
The Crows transformed into a pitch-black screen, and countless Crows coalesced into wings, blotting out the sky and blocking the attack of the beams of light descending from above.
"Revolutionary Army, intervene fully!" The Crow's cry echoed in the wind.
A new wave of frenzy has erupted on the Battlefield!
--At that moment, Tesoro took a deep breath.
His chest heaved violently, and golden light burst forth from within him.
"Roy... you really made all of this happen."
He gritted his teeth and stomped his foot hard—
"Boom--!"
The earth rumbled, and a deafening roar came from behind him.
The sky suddenly darkened, and as everyone looked up, they saw an entire golden landmass falling down!
"What is that?!?"
"A vast golden continent?!"
That was a massive gold block weighing billions of tons, which he condensed from the entire Gran Tesoro using the ultimate power of the Gold-Gold Fruit!
He was sent flying here by Kuma using the power of the Paw-Paw Fruit!
"Boom--!"
Golden landmasses crashed to the ground, shattering islands and sending towering waves crashing onto the sea!
The entire Battlefield sank amidst the tremors, the rock strata shattered, and the sky collapsed!
"Gold-Gold Fruit - Complete Fusion Form!!"
Tesoro roared, raising his hands as golden light burst forth from his palms. Huge chunks of gold flowed and rapidly merged into his body, becoming one with his will!
"Buzz--!"
In an instant, Tesoro transformed into a golden giant hundreds of meters tall!
The armor flowed like molten gold, its massive eyes burned with fury, and every breath was accompanied by Thunderclap roar.
"Celestial Dragons--!"
He raised his fist, which was glowing with golden light, and roared with maniacal laughter, "You all, die!!"
"Boom--!"
The golden giant fist crashed down, Shockwave spread like a solar explosion, instantly shattering the formation of the Holy Knights, sending rubble and flames soaring into the sky!
--At the same time, at the very beginning of the battle.
Far from the Battlefields around the world, another equally powerful force is quietly at work.
--Naval Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
In the War Room, alarms blared and red lights flashed.
Countless intelligence agents rushed back and forth, their reports mingling in a chaotic cacophony.
"Immediately and fully activate the 'Balanced Defense Plan'!"
The voice of the Sengoku was like a resounding golden bell, instantly captivating the entire audience.
He wore Fleet Admiral's cloak, his eyes as firm as mountains. "We must prioritize the overall situation and trust them."
The voice carried a terrifying and authoritative force.
"Our goal is not to go to war, but to prevent this sea from being completely swallowed up."
"Yes, sir!"
At his command, Chief of Staff Tsuru and a group of naval elites stood up, their eyes sharp as eagles.
She unfolded a world map while issuing instructions:
"A 'New Generation Combat Squad' will be formed, with Law, Nami, Sanji, Usopp, Chopper, and others at its core, responsible for maintaining order on the Grand Line and in the New World."
Her voice was calm and precise, her fingertips tracing the meridians and wind belts of the world map.
"Assisting ships at sea, maintaining communications and supplies, and rescuing civilians--"
Even if Mary Geoise is destroyed, the world's shipping routes must continue.
"The aftermath of this war must not destroy innocent lives."
--On the other side.
"Assault team, all personnel mobilize!!"
The sea breeze raged, Gion (Momousagi) and Tokikake (Chaton) stood on the flagship's deck.
Behind them, hundreds of elite warships, Vice Admiral, were fully equipped and ready to go, their cannons pointed at the sky.
Gion drew her Famous Sword, "Kompira," her gaze cold and sharp as frost.
Objective: To Purge rebellions and remnants of the regime across the land, and to crush the remaining influence of the World Government!
"Those that need to be purified, leave none behind!"
"Yes!!"
Amidst the roar of cannons, warships cut through the waves.
The vast "Justice" fleet sailed into the stormy sea, its naval ensign fluttering in the wind, as if a declaration of New Era.
Even more surprisingly, Big News Morgans' intelligence system was fully integrated with the Navy's.
Amidst this global upheaval, Big News Morgans sat in his office, watching the last frame of footage desperately transmitted back by News Coo.
That was the moment Mary Geoise was reduced to ruins and the golden giant crashed down upon the heavens and earth.
"Coo coo coo..."
He looked at the screen, a wide, exaggerated smile spreading across his face.
"New Era... is coming."
"This is... New Era news—even 'gods' can be replaced!!"
--At the same time.
On a remote island, the waves gently lapped against the sandy shore, and the wind carried the scent of salt and pine.
A tall figure stood silently on the beach, draped in a cloak, holding a well-worn Bible in his hand.
The person lowered their head slightly, their voice as gentle as ever. "... Thankfully, you've grown up safely."
That was -- Bartholomew Kuma.
Standing before him was a dark-skinned, burly man who looked up at the Kuma, his usual arrogance gone.
Looking at the strangely familiar face of the Kuma, and then at the giant child who had saved him and his mother from the depths of his memory, their faces gradually overlapped in his mind.
A sea breeze swept by, his throat tightened, and his voice trembled:
"Who are you..."