New World, Wano Country.
A massive fleet of fifty ships was speeding at full force toward Wano Country's port. Its imposing momentum was so great that even Sea Kings surfacing from the waters fled in panic.
"Is that Wano Country? The territory occupied by one of the Four Emperors, Kaido?"
"This is a direct confrontation between Four Emperors!"
"Is the New World about to descend into another frenzy of upheaval?"
The pirates aboard the fleet murmured anxiously, torn between hope and fear.
After more than two years of expansion, Apophis's pirate forces had grown considerably.
However, such strength was still insignificant compared to the hidden terrors of Wano Country. If not for that man leading them, these newly joined pirates would not even have had the courage to approach these waters.
At the same time, the pirates stationed at Wano Country's port spotted the movement in the distance.
"Pirate ships! A massive fleet made up of fifty ships!"
"Look at those flags—it's the Four Emperor Demon Sword Pirates!"
"You've got to be kidding! Apophis, someone on the same level as Boss Kaido, is aboard!"
"Those bastards, do they want to start a war with us?"
"Hurry and notify Boss Kaido! This situation is beyond our control!"
The pirates at the port quickly erupted into commotion.
Clearly, it was not only the newly joined pirates who feared Kaido. The Beasts Pirates had likewise recalled the terror of being dominated by Apophis two years ago.
"They're panicking like this? That's hardly the presence a Four Emperor pirate crew should have," Enel said in a flippant tone.
"Of course. They're facing Lord Apophis!" Wyper said proudly.
This sight also invigorated the new pirates. Having realized their current standing, quite a few of them were already thinking about how they could use the prestige