Red-Haired Victory

"Mijela." Saga looked at the figure on the big screen, not expecting to cause such a commotion.

But he was happy inside, because his younger siblings had arrived. He had hardly any familiar companions at the Combat Pyramid, and he was more concerned about Esdeath, a member of the Night Pirates.

There were also five members of the Vinsmoke Family, a few years older than him. They were quite famous within the Combat Pyramid, and as cyborgs with bodies of steel, they had a huge innate advantage.

Even the relatively ordinary Sanji showed remarkable potential, thanks to his focus on cooking and kicking techniques.

Zoro and his two companions learned a terrible secret; as long as they didn't reveal it, nothing would happen to them.

Of course, Zoro was worried that he might not be able to get his embarrassing photos back, after all, how could his status compare to the Night Pirates?

His only hope lay in the promise Mijela made to him before he left: to defeat his brother.

After leaving the Night Palace, Garron was taken directly to Pagila Island, where he immediately entered the Combat Pyramid and found Saga training there.

They greeted each other, and Garron moved into the apartment next to Saga's.

The two men look almost identical; anyone can tell they are brothers, and there's no need to hide their relationship.

Mijela stayed with Teach, exploring the Night Palace, some territory belonging to the Night Pirates; she didn't want to leave for the time being.

This turmoil didn't last long, because the highly anticipated final battle in the New World would determine whether Shanks could become an emperor and ascend to the position that countless pirates envied.

The name of the Fifth Emperor, or the Four Emperors, Dark Emperor Teach, has begun to spread, surpassing the other Sea Emperor by half a head.

Almost three years have passed since the Dark Emperor became Emperor and fought Whitebeard. No one knows how terrifying the Dark Emperor's strength is now.

This world is not lacking in intelligent people. Although there is no evidence, it does not prevent them from speculating that the Night Pirates may have had an influence on the major events of recent years.

"This is your last chance, or you'll never get what you want." The Demon Caesar's words were filled with deep rage; the Den Den Mushi in front of him was connected to the World Government.

He didn't get what he wanted from cooperating with the World Government. In his eyes, it was the World Government's fault for not taking their cooperation seriously and, like other forces, trying to weaken both Shanks and the Devil.

This situation, which has dragged on to its current state, has driven Caesar even more insane.

The Red-Haired Pirates are growing stronger, while the Pirate Alliance is riddled with internal conflicts and struggling to maintain itself, with discontent gradually spreading.

Pirates have already begun to take the opportunity to leave. If it weren't for his ruthless methods in suppressing numerous forces, the entire alliance would have collapsed long ago.

"One last time? You want one last chance?" The voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi was cold, tinged with a sneer, in response to Caesar's question.

The World Government played a significant role in this process; the Great Pirate hidden among the pirates was actually World Government agent who infiltrated the New World.

This was a force they had cultivated over many years in the New World, intending to use it as a key pawn to make a move at a crucial moment.

With other capable agents also involved, the World Government's losses are considerable.

Who could have imagined that the members of the Red-Haired Pirates, despite being at a disadvantage in high-end combat, would unleash such formidable strength, repeatedly killing Great Pirate from the Pirate Alliance and turning the tide of battle?

One of the three Great Pirate who died in battle was a CP0 agent of the World Government.

In this situation, Caesar's attitude was truly laughable to them.

"What do you mean?" Caesar was slightly taken aback, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

"I'm sorry, our cooperation has officially ended. You idiot who can't see reality." The Den Den Mushi hung up the moment the words left its mouth.

The World Government did not want to continue cooperating with Caesar. They accepted the losses and did not want to get involved in this mess any longer, so they cut their losses in time.

The current situation appears to be evenly matched, but in the eyes of the truly powerful forces, the outcome is actually quite clear.

Having held out for nearly four months, the Red-Haired Pirates could be said to have secured their victory, and the Demon Pirates had no hope of defeating Red-Haired Pirates.

With the war situation and public opinion beginning to favor the Red-Haired Pirates, and with Demon Caesar himself proving ineffective in dealing with Shanks, things are now even more difficult and hopeless.

In the ongoing battles, Shanks gradually gained more and more experience in his fight against Caesar; the Red-Haired Shanks was getting stronger.

If Shanks remains undefeated, the Red-Haired Pirates cannot be defeated, and the World Government cannot commit more manpower to the Demon Pirates' victory.

Almost all available personnel have been deployed, but CP0's resources cannot be used, as it would be easily detected by other major powers in the ocean if they were to take action.

The Gorosei were very dissatisfied with the battle situation, as it only resulted in a pointless loss of manpower. The World Government was no longer so wealthy as to squander resources at will.

To be honest, the Gorosei now regret their decision to cooperate with the Demon Pirates.

Therefore, Caesar was abandoned.

"You bastard!"

The wine glass shattered, Caesar's rage reached its peak. Staring at the disconnected Den Den Mushi, the phrase "Fool who doesn't understand reality" echoed repeatedly in his mind. Suddenly, Demon Flame appeared, completely incinerating the Den Den Mushi.

The breakdown of cooperation with the World Government means that Caesar can no longer obtain assistance from external forces. At the same time, the forces sent by the World Government to provide assistance are likely to withdraw, which will undoubtedly shake the morale of the pirate crew as a whole, making matters worse on the original basis.

Caesar desperately wanted to leak this information, burying the World Government's power in the New World. Although he didn't know who belonged to the World Government, he just wanted to reveal it all.

But Caesar dared not, for it concerned his reputation. Cooperating with the World Government would have a huge impact on him if exposed.

The World Government will only suffer a reputational loss, which it has already suffered enough over the years, so this is nothing. But it will truly have no place in the New World and will be looked down upon.

The Eye of the Devil, bloodshot and filled with endless madness.

By this point, Caesar knew that this was his last chance.

His pride wouldn't allow him to back down; no matter what, he and Shanks had to fight to the death.

Countless people are watching closely. The battlefield of this war is not at sea, but on an unnamed island. Everyone knows that the final battle is about to begin.

The Red-Haired Pirates, leading a massive fleet of over a hundred pirate ships, sailed across the seas, approaching an unnamed island.

On the other side is the Demon Pirates' Pirate Alliance, a massive fleet comprising the Demon Pirates, their affiliated forces, and allied pirates.

The brutality of the war is striking; compared to the initial battles, both sides now possess less than half their original strength.

However, compared to the previous battle, the audience was not optimistic about the Demon Pirates, and many pirates left the Demon Pirates' team, causing a huge negative impact before the battle.

In terms of overall morale, the Demon Pirates are no match for the Red-Haired Pirates.

The numerous allied pirates surrounding the Demon Pirates had their own agendas; none of them were fools. They and the Demon Pirates were not new allies, and the long-running war had exhausted their patience to the extreme.

They didn't want to follow the Demon Caesar into the abyss. The war had progressed to this point, and they had already achieved their goal of weakening both sides, but they themselves had also suffered considerable losses.

This war meant they wouldn't contribute and could withdraw at any time.

Caesar was unaware of this, or perhaps he was, but he was already fully committed to the war. He knew that as for the others, it would be futile for him to stop them; they had never been his subordinates, merely allies, and could turn into enemies at any moment.

This battle was inevitable. The war has continued to this point and cannot be stopped. The heavy losses and the hatred between the two sides must be settled with a decisive victory.

Neither the Demon Pirates nor the Red-Haired Pirates will let the other go easily.

As long as Red-haired Shanks is alive, Caesar cannot become emperor.

If the Demon Pirates don't suffer a crushing defeat and aren't severely weakened, how can Shanks commemorate his fallen comrades?

The war was started by the Demon Pirates, and it's impossible for it to end so easily, although it might be possible in the early stages of the war.

Both the Red-Haired Pirates and the Demon Pirates were on the defensive.

The Red-Haired Pirates were forced to respond to the attack.

The Demon Pirates were forced into war. If they hadn't, the throne would have been out of their reach, and they would have been surpassed by someone else. It was a very frustrating situation.

There will only be one winner in the end!

The great battle began. In the center of the island, without any communication, the leaders of both sides, Red-Haired Shanks and Demon Caesar, charged towards each other with intense killing intent.

The Gryphon, famous for its elegance and magnificence, had now transformed into Black Blade. Covered in powerful Armament Haki, black and red Inazuma crackled around the blade and extended to Shanks' arm.

It clashed fiercely with Caesar's Flame Whip.

The Flame Whip appears soft, but under the influence of its Haki, it becomes incredibly rigid, burning with Demon Flame.

Both of them went all out from the very beginning, without any probing. After dozens of battles over four months, they had lost the patience for probing, and it was pointless anyway.

To defeat the enemy in the shortest possible time and minimize the losses of the war.

The clash of Conqueror's Haki undoubtedly cracked the sky, and the terrifying pressure kept the surrounding pirates at bay.

In land battles, Shanks and Caesar can unleash their full potential.

In the battle at sea, Shanks will be affected, and Caesar will also be affected, albeit to a lesser extent.

The earthquake caused a crack, and the air vibrated.

The two forces clashed, resulting in a fierce battle.

Unlike before, the Red-Haired Pirates had a clear advantage, while the Demon Pirates' advantage in high-end combat power has now disappeared.

The World Government sent aid to break away.

If Caesar hadn't decisively started the war, other forces might have already followed suit and broken away.

With war already underway, they would have to think twice before leaving, lest Caesar make an example of them.

In any case, none of them individually could match Caesar.

Currently, apart from the Demon Pirates and some of their affiliated forces, these allied forces are completely shirking their duties, staying on the very edge of the battlefield, sparring with some members of the Red-Haired Pirates, and some are even just standing in a corner watching the battle, ready to retreat at any time.

The same applies to some of the Demon Pirates' affiliated forces; they have no intention of following the Demon Pirates to the bitter end.

This situation was completely unexpected, yet entirely reasonable.

The Pirate Alliance formed by the Demon Pirates against the Red-Haired Pirates has completely collapsed, and even internal members and affiliated forces are experiencing problems.

Some had already begun preparing to evacuate; their mutual understanding told them that the overall situation was settled.

The Red-Haired Pirates held a clear advantage, and they realized this, so they focused their efforts on dealing with the Demon Pirates and their allies who were still fighting.

The scales of victory have tipped completely in favor of the Red-Haired Pirates.

Keep in mind that the war has only been going on for less than half an hour.

Faced with the Red-Haired Pirates' immense power and numerous strong members, the Demon Pirates' forces couldn't hold out for long and were completely suppressed, with casualties constantly increasing.

Without the intervention of those allied forces, they were no match for the Red-Haired Pirates in terms of high-end combat power.

Only then did they truly realize the enormous gap between themselves and the Red-Haired Pirates. The advantages and evenly matched strength they had previously believed in were nothing but illusions; they were simply no match for the Red-Haired Pirates.

Very few people are willing to fight to the death, especially when there is no hope in sight.

The constant killing of key members highlighted the vast disparity in strength, making the war situation utterly devastating.

The battle lasted for an hour, after which it became a one-sided massacre by the Red-Haired Pirates against the Demon Pirates.

Those forces that had long intended to retreat had already left, fearing being caught in the crossfire. Apart from a few loyal pirates, most members were fleeing, escaping the pursuit of the Red-Haired Pirates and heading towards the sea.

The Red-Haired Pirates needed to vent their anger. Although they weren't bloodthirsty, this was the New World, and how could they easily forgive their enemies? There was no such thing as surrender here, and what use were prisoners to them?

The Demon Pirates were doomed and collapsed completely, much faster than expected.

As glorious and powerful it once was, so it is now in a sorry state and full of sorrow.

Countless heroes have fallen in the New World, countless people have perished at sea, and many powerful pirates have met their end. Now, another Demon Caesar, is about to emerge.

Caesar and Shanks are still locked in a fierce battle. The Red-Haired Pirates have surrounded the battlefield. Caesar is well aware of the situation around him. All hope has been shattered, and the power he painstakingly built has completely collapsed. Even if it is rebuilt, it will never be the same as before. There are only a handful of small groups left, and all the trustworthy and powerful officers have been sacrificed.

The only thought that kept him going was to defeat Red-Haired Shanks, the biggest obstacle to his becoming emperor. Now, he had no chance of becoming emperor anymore.

The Red-Haired Pirates did not interfere in the captain's battle, because they had already won the war and were confident in Shanks' strength.

Knowing his physical disadvantage, Shanks didn't bother to wear Caesar down. He unleashed slashes, channeled Conqueror's Haki, and displayed overwhelming power, clearly suppressing Caesar and forcing him into a passive defensive stance.

As Great Swordmaster, and with Conqueror's Haki swirling around him, Shanks has reached the world's top level in terms of attack power.

However, Caesar's strength is equally formidable. He possesses a powerful physique and strength, and he also masters flowing Armament Haki. In terms of the quality of his Haki, he surpasses even Shanks at present.

This is a battle between high-damage warriors and melee fighters.

In four months, Shanks' strength has improved considerably, but he is still unable to widen the gap with Caesar, and he may even be defeated in a war of attrition.

Ultimately, he is no match for the current emperor; this battle is merely a pre-emptive reservation for that position.

The battle continued until the third day. Caesar knew he was powerless to turn the tide and was no match for Shanks. He fled in a sorry state, and the Red-Haired Pirates were unable to stop him.

Shanks was extremely exhausted. Both sides still had some fighting strength remaining. He knew that if the fight continued, even if he won, it would only be a Pyrrhic victory.

He still needs time to grow.