New World, Onigashima.
The shipwrights' fervent work dispelled the island's chill, making this forbidden land in the sea seem filled with vitality and energy for the first time.
Inside the magnificent royal palace.
Apophis sat on the throne, deep in thought. "Even the World Government is coveting Laugh Tale? And they took action hundreds of years ago. Doesn't that mean Laugh Tale has some unknown connection to the Great Kingdom from eight hundred years ago?"
"As for being permanently lost, huh!" Apophis was not worried about that. With his main body serving as a coordinate, he could leave that sea by relying on the connection between their two bodies.
"But this is good, too. I can use this opportunity to explore that unknown sea while reducing the World Government's attention on me. After all, I really have been a little too active these past two years."
While sending large quantities of Adam Tree to the moon, Apophis secretly began constructing the main bodies of the ships with the remaining Adam Tree.
Finally, three months later.
Under the watchful eyes of the entire world, Apophis and Kaido formally entered the final sea of the Grand Line.
For a time, anticipation and restlessness filled the entire sea. Everyone was looking forward to the birth of a king.
And so, one month, three months, six months, and even a year passed. That eerie sea of mist remained as quiet as ever.
Like a gate leading to hell, it swallowed every brave soul who dared challenge it.
As time passed, the entire world's expectations for the two Four Emperors steadily declined.
"What a thrilling wait! I wonder which of those two Four Emperors will become the true victor in the end?"
"It's been three months. Could even that big shot have gotten lost in