Although the World Government was just putting a flattering spin on things, the people across the seas did not know that. On top of that, the photographs of White Soil Island's destruction published in the newspapers were undeniable facts, which brought the World Government's prestige to its highest point in twenty years.
The royalty and nobles of countries around the world were all cheering, while the various rebel armies that had risen up spontaneously were shrouded in gloom. The surging revolutionary tide seemed to have suddenly reached a turning point in history.
Against this backdrop, a certain rumor spread without warning.
Wano Country, Onigashima, in a certain cave.
"Revolutionary Army destroyed?" After hearing his subordinate's report, Kaido grabbed a wine jar and drained it in one go before saying impatiently, "Those little rats from the gutter are dead, so be it. Is there anything else interesting?"
As one of the Beasts Pirates' "Headliners," Sheepshead couldn't help sweating at the forehead. Anyone who dared call the Revolutionary Army little rats was probably only capable of such Aura because their boss was behind them!
"It seems... it seems there isn't. The recent newspapers have all been using entire pages to report on the Revolutionary Army." Sheepshead awkwardly flipped through the newspaper in his hands. Seeing Kaido glaring at him in displeasure, he hurriedly tried to make amends. "However, I heard some extremely shocking news from another pirate crew."
"Spit it out! Don't waste my time!"
"Yes, yes!" Sheepshead nodded repeatedly. "I heard that Fire Fist Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates who took over the position after the traitor rose to power, is actually the bloodline of Pirate King Roger."
Sheepshead spoke as if seeking credit, failing to notice that Kaido's face had darkened like ink. The next moment,