The World Shakes
The following day, World Economy News Paper's front page headline.
Shocking! Rear Admiral Roy Kaido, the ruler of the New World!
Doflamingo's attempt to seize Shichibukai fails, and he is imprisoned in Impel Down by the Navy!
Newspapers fell like snowflakes across the world, and News Coo took flight at dawn, dropping a sensational story across the entire ocean of the New World!
"Rear Admiral Roy confronted Kaido in the New World, engaging in fierce combat for several hours without a clear victor! He ultimately succeeded in preventing Kaido's prison break and ensured a safe retreat!"
"Former Shichibukai Doflamingo has been exposed for his plot to steal the country, and the evidence against him is irrefutable. He has been detained by the Navy and will soon be sent to Impel Down!"
"A monster of New Era for the Navy has been born! Roy's name will shake the seas!"
Marine Headquarters Marineford Training Ground
Under the scorching sun, sweat poured down.
Ace smashed the training dummy with a punch, then turned and glanced at Luffy and Zoro, who were panting after finishing their training.
"Hey Luffy, Zoro, guess what Roy is doing right now?"
"Hehe, he's definitely stealing Senbei again!" Luffy grinned, his stomach rumbling.
While wiping her Wado Ichimonji Kuina, Kuina coldly remarked, "Mr. Roy is Rear Admiral; he wouldn't be as unseemly as you."
Suddenly, a shout rang out like a thunderclap!
Hey--! Look at the news!!
Luo rushed over, clutching an unfolded newspaper tightly in his hand, his face showing an unusual shock.
"Brother Roy fought Kaido!"
"W-what?!" the crowd exclaimed in unison, instantly crowding around.
Ace snatched the newspaper. "Fighting Kaido?! And the battle is still undecided?!"
Zoro's pupils contracted, and sweat trickled down his forehead. "That's Kaido, after all."
Luffy looked bewildered. "Who is Kaido? Is he very strong?"
"Idiot!" Zoro and Ace roared in unison.
Kuina's longsword trembled slightly, but a new fighting spirit ignited in her eyes. "Mr. Roy... so you've become this strong?"
On a high platform at the edge of the Training Ground, a burly figure stood quietly.
Zephyr's military uniform remained impeccably pressed, and unusually, he did not reprimand the students for stopping training.
He was also holding the same newspaper.
He looked at the group of kids who were shocked by the news, and a rare smile quietly appeared on his lips.
"That's more like it... Roy, you truly are worthy of being my disciple, Zephyr."
Revolutionary Army Headquarters - Baltigo
A morning breeze swept by, gently swirling the sand dunes.
Long stood before the conference table, the newspaper in his hand trembling slightly, his eyes as deep and unfathomable as the ocean.
"Roy, actually going head-to-head with Kaido?"
Behind them, Hack, Koala, and Sabo, who were training, also came over.
Koala's eyes widened. "That's Kaido! Who is this Roy, and how is he so powerful?!"
Hack frowned slightly. "For most people, encountering Kaido and King would be a miracle if they could escape."
The 12-year-old Sabo lowered his hat brim, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, "It seems there are truly respectable strongmen in the Navy after all."
Long remained silent, his finger slowly gliding across the map.
"The world order is about to begin to deteriorate."
Big Mom Pirates - Whole Cake Island
"Mmm...!"
Charlotte Linlin bit into the candy cake, tearing the newspaper in her hand in half!
"That Kaido guy was actually stopped by a mere Marine brat?!"
Katakuri stood to the side and said in a deep voice, "Mom, this Roy... he might become our greatest enemy in the future!"
Perospero licked his candy scepter. "And he's a 'Teleport-Teleport Fruit' user, so he can move freely, hit and run... Tsk tsk, being his enemy would probably be a real headache."
Linlin crunched on the candy, but her eyes gradually darkened. "Well... next time we meet, I'll make his soul one of my collectibles too!"
Red Hair Pirates - Red Force
As dusk falls over the sea, the sea breeze howls.
Shanks leaned against the deck railing, holding a newly unfolded newspaper in his Right Hand, his gaze sweeping over the headlines with a serious expression.
"Rear Admiral Roy remains undefeated in a direct confrontation with Kaido..."
His smile was no longer nonchalant; instead, it revealed a rare hint of seriousness.
"Hey, Benn Beckman, what do you think?"
Benn Beckman lazily exhaled a puff of smoke, his eyes slightly narrowed as he stared at the setting sun gradually sinking below the horizon.
"There are only a handful of guys in the entire ocean who can go toe-to-toe with Kaido and escape unscathed."
He paused, then turned to Shanks: "But you know his strength better than anyone, don't you?"
Shanks remained silent, the newspaper clutched in his palm crumpling silently.
Suddenly, Yasopp rubbed his forehead, a rare wry smile appearing on his face, "Remember when we met him in the East Blue?... Damn, how old was he back then?"
"I remember," Lucky Roux said, chewing on a piece of meat, "That's when he slapped you into the sea, and I was the one who pulled you out."
"Shut up..."
Yasopp covered his face, as if recalling the scene of being slapped away by Roy years ago, and shuddered. "Luckily, he hadn't grown to this level when he hit me back then..."
Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Shanks finally laughed, but his laughter was tinged with complexity and heaviness.
"Roy, he is the bell that heralds the 'New Era'."
He looked up at the night sky, his eyes as calm as the stars. "The tide of the New Era has only just begun!"
Whitebeard Pirates - Moby Dick
The night breeze carried poster pages, which drifted down onto the deck.
Marco took the report, and before he even fully unfolded it, a playful smile appeared on his face, "Pops, today's news is interesting."
Whitebeard held the huge medicine bottle, tilted his head back and took a swig, then glanced at the newspaper.
"Gurara--!"
A hearty, thunderous laugh echoed across the deck!
"That brat Kaido actually got humiliated?! When did the Navy produce such a young monster?"
Jozu frowned, seemingly trying to recall, "Roy..."
I've heard that name recently in the New World...
Vista sighed, "The current navy is producing monsters that are more ruthless than the last."
Whitebeard slammed his longsword down and said in a deep voice, "Gurararara... No matter who this kid is, we have no fear!"
"New Era is coming."
"Pops's the strongest man in the world!" the crowd cheered!
New World Navy G-1 Branch
The wind howled through the Harbor, and the waves crashed against the seawall.
The aftershocks of the war had not yet completely subsided, but the cries of agony on the Warships had ceased, and all the wounded soldiers were stabilizing under treatment.
At this moment, Roy stood quietly on the high wall of the G-1 Branch, his figure upright, facing the deep sea.
Beside him, Gion's injuries had been treated by him with "Instant Surgery." Kompira leaned back, still showing lingering fear in his eyes, but even more so, respect.
She turned her head to look at Roy, a slight smile playing on her lips, and teased, "Little Roy, you're a celebrity now! The whole New World is talking about you."
What are you thinking about right now?
Roy didn't turn around, but gazed at the rolling sea mist in the distance, his tone calm. "I'm thinking, next time... how can we drive Kaido underground?"
Gion was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing.
"You really are... exactly like Vice Admiral Garp."
She nodded gently. "It will succeed."
The wind blew the capes on their shoulders, like the surging tide of New Era, sweeping in from all sides.
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