Red-Haired Shanks Becomes an Emperor

A major battle that was about to begin thus ended with the navy's retreat.

This is a contest between Bakin and Edward Weevil.

The Navy's operation cannot be called a failure; it eliminated thousands of pirates with minimal losses, Bakin, a former ordinary crew member of the Rocks Pirates, was personally killed by Sakazuki.

However, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that the Big Mom Pirates made a huge profit, easily acquiring Weevil, a top-tier fighter.

However, with this failed operation, the Navy will likely have little chance to capture Weevil again, as Weevil is no longer alone and has the Big Mom Pirates backing him.

Of course, whether Weevil has actually joined the Big Mom Pirates is still unknown, and no information has been released yet.

It's unclear whether the Whitebeard Pirates will make any further moves. Weevil possesses Whitebeard's bloodline and is Whitebeard's biological son. Although there is no concrete evidence yet, everyone believes this to be true.

It seems that Whitebeard has given up on Weevil.

In this way, others might see it as watching their own child being bullied while they play house with a group of adopted children.

That Whitebeard looks rather ridiculous.

Meanwhile, the Marine Headquarters, upon receiving Sengoku's suspicion that their navy had been manipulated by the Big Mom Pirates to kill Bakin, felt both angry and somewhat incredulous.

It's hard to accept, but the fact that Big Mom hid the pirate ship underwater and then suddenly appeared suggests that it was premeditated.

No one can be happy knowing they've been tricked; the discovery of the treasure on Uso Island was itself bait to lure Weevil and Bakin.

Bakin and Weevil were also used as bait to lure the navy in; they even jumped in willingly.

A month later, the Big Mom Pirates suddenly attacked the Marine G2 Branch, which included not only the Big Mom Pirates' main officers but also Weevil.

With overwhelming strength, the Navy was powerless to resist. The Marine Vice Admiral was killed by Weevil, and a massacre ensued at the G2 Branch.

Unleashing his fury and retaliating against the Navy, Weevil was terrifying, like a tireless killing machine.

Even though the navy reacted quickly enough and anticipated Weevil's possible attack, they were still prepared.

But it was too late. The G2 Branch fell immediately. Borsalino was the first to arrive, and Admiral Akainu arrived half an hour after receiving the news.

After a fierce battle, the Big Mom Pirates withdrew, and the G2 Branch fortress was reduced to ruins. The Vice Admiral who guarded the G2 Branch and nearly 8,000 marines were killed, with only about 2,000 surviving.

If the Big Mom Pirates hadn't been so reluctant to get entangled, the casualties would have been far greater.

After all, the main purpose of the Big Mom Pirates was to avenge Weevil and let him vent his anger, so they specifically chose the G2 Branch, which was weaker and closer to their territory.

They originally planned to deal with the G5 Branch. If they could kill Vergo, a powerful figure at the level of Admiral Candidate, it would weaken the Navy's strength and greatly enhance the prestige of the Big Mom Pirates.

Ultimately, fearing that they might not be able to kill Vergo and allow him to escape, or that they might hold out until Sakazuki came to their rescue, they abandoned this option.

After all, the failure rate is too high. Vergo would be a very powerful force even in the New World.

Most importantly, they received a warning from the Night Pirates, instructing them not to attack the G5 Branch.

The astute Big Mom Pirates immediately realized that Vergo's identity might be problematic.

During this time, Esdeath officially obtained the power of the Temperature Fruit at the Combat Pyramid, which was Big News Morgans. Esdeath already had a huge following, especially after single-handedly defeating numerous Marines.

Having obtained the Temperature Fruit, Esdeath's strength rapidly increased. She immediately defeated a pirate with a bounty of 300 million Beli, freezing him completely and earning her the title of "Ice Witch."

Esdeath did not exhibit the high-temperature abilities that others had anticipated, but rather powerful low-temperature freezing.

After all, the description of the Temperature Fruit in the Combat Pyramid focuses on high temperatures, which gives people a certain first impression.

This inevitably leads people to compare Wyper with Esdeath, the famous captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' crew in the New World, also known as the "Ice Witch."

After all, their abilities are similar.

The navy, which set the bounty, also secretly harbored the idea of pitting the two against each other, since only one person could have the same title.

They also wanted to incite conflict Whitebeard Pirates and the Night Pirates.

But without a doubt, Wyper cannot compare to Esdeath; one has the Whitebeard Pirates behind her, while the other has the Night Pirates behind her.

Wyper may be stronger at the moment, but it won't be long before Esdeath surpasses her.

Next, Esdeath, as the visible Night Pirates, will carry out a series of actions. The Night Sea Domain is very stable and orderly, but that does not mean there are no problems inside.

Many pirates share the idea that the Night Pirates' territory is so vast that it requires many people to guard it, making it impossible for them to take care of themselves.

For those who dare to provoke the Night Pirates or their affiliated forces, the Night Pirates need to demonstrate their authority through force.

In the year 1514 of the Naval Calendar, the sixteenth year since the beginning of the Great Pirate Era, the usually low-profile Red-Haired Pirates suddenly became high-profile, making a series of moves.

After two years of recovery, thanks to the title of Emperor's Reserve, the Red-Haired Pirates' overall strength has basically returned to the level before the war with the Demon Pirates.

In February, Shanks, captain of the Red-Haired Pirates, and Dracule Mihawk, the world's top swordsman, agreed to a great battle on Kaser Island in the New World.

The news had spread before the war, attracting the attention of countless people, especially swordsmen and top experts from around the world.

Both Red-Haired Shanks and Dracule Mihawk are among the world's top swordsmen, wielding Gryphon and Black Blade Night, which are among the finest in the world.

These are two swordsmen who are close to the pinnacle of Kendo. It is a pity that in the Kendo tournament many years ago, neither Shanks nor Mihawk had developed their skills. They were too young and did not achieve good results in the Kendo tournament.

Both are now among the world's top fighters, and their battles are watched by countless people.

There's also an underlying meaning: the two are creating momentum.

After two years of preparation, Shanks is ready to ascend to the throne and stand at the pinnacle of the New World. This is exciting, and it means that the Red-Haired Pirates will not be at peace from now on.

The battle with Mihawk alone cannot demonstrate strength; another battle is needed, against the four most powerful pirates on the high seas.

Marshall D. Teach, the Dark Emperor who stands in the New World in the name of an emperor, is the greatest obstacle for anyone who wants to become the Pirate King. Anyone who wants to ascend the throne of the Pirate King must overcome the mountain that is the Night Pirates.

The three Sea Emperors, including Edward Newgate, the Whitebeard known as the "World's Strongest."

Kaido of the Beasts possesses an "Immortal Body".

Charlotte Linlin, the ruthless and autocratic Queen of Tron, the Whole Cake Island Totto Land, who created the Charlotte Family.

Red-Haired Shanks needs to fight them to truly establish his position and become the fourth Sea Emperor.

Let's turn one emperor and three sovereigns into one emperor Four Emperors!

Besides these, there are only Marine Vice Admiral Garp, Marshal Sengoku, and a few other notoriously difficult-to-find, universally acknowledged monsters.

The World Economic News provided a live, high-definition broadcast.

Mihawk, too, wants to advance further by defeating Shanks, a formidable opponent.

Finally, he made up his mind that after this battle, he would challenge the world's top swordsman, who had won the Kendo Tournament with a clear advantage, and who would be known as the "World's Number One Swordsman" and wield the supreme Great Grade Sword "Twilight," to Kiyotsune Kuniichi the best swordsman in the world.

This is a monument: he fought against Golden Lion Shiki in his youth and became the World's Number One Swordsman at his peak.

The title of "world's number one" is there, waiting for him to claim it.

Mihawk had long harbored the idea of challenging Kiyotsune Kuniichi, but he never took action. He focused on improving his strength and his swordsmanship.

During this period, he constantly challenged various powerful swordsmen and visited Genryuusai Shigekuni, the master of the Flame Style Swordsmanship and a world-class expert.

He has already challenged several opponents who ranked higher than him in kendo tournaments.

"Shadow Dragon" Rediat.

Himuro Kenshin, the "Flying Dragon Sword Style," Kiritani Nao, the "Black Swordsman."

Regardless of who it is, they are all sword geniuses and world-class swordsmen.

Mihawk did not win any of these battles, but he was not defeated either.

Mihawk's goal was to improve himself through the lessons learned in battle.

Besides his swordsmanship, he also possesses a strong physique and the Three Types of Haki. As a top-tier swordsman, he has no weaknesses. He represents the pinnacle of swordsmanship and is one of the world's strongest warriors.

Kiyotsune Kuniichi truly formidable opponent, possessing far more accumulated experience and unfathomable strength. No one doubts his power, and the title of "World's Number One Swordsman" has remained unshaken over the years.

Mihawk remained determined. Regardless of success or failure, how could he know his shortcomings without facing challenges? Failure would not discourage him; it would only make him stronger.

This is how the path to becoming the strongest swordsman is forged.

Mihawk struck immediately, unleashing a terrifying strike that would cleave the entire island in two.

The hard soil and gravel were easily cut through by Mihawk's attacks, as easily as paper.

Shanks was somewhat excited. Seeing this, he swung his sword, a powerful strike that clashed with the opponent's in mid-air.

With a powerful and oppressive strike, Shanks' swordsmanship clearly bears the imprint of Pluto Rayleigh.

The sky was easily torn apart, split into four parts by the impact of the collision between the two blades.

The fierce battle was so captivating that many swordsmen, in particular, came to watch from afar.

A storm swept across the island, Shanks and Mihawk were locked in a fierce battle in its center, their strength, skill, Haki, and swordsmanship clashing repeatedly.

Shanks possesses stronger Haki, and his Haki of Conqueror's Haki is far superior to Mihawk's.

Mihawk, on the other hand, is stronger than Shanks in swordsmanship.

Overall, Shanks is still stronger. Mihawk was not proficient in Conqueror's Conqueror's Haki, but through his battle with Shanks, he completely mastered the technique, making his destructive power even greater.

This is a battle, not just a contest of swordsmanship.

The two were so powerful that their battle lasted for six days and six nights before it finally ended.

There was barely any place to stand on the entire island of Keser. The foundation of the island had been shattered by the repeated strikes. The island had completely disappeared from the map, destroyed in the battle between the two.

This was a battle that attracted worldwide attention. Afterwards, Mihawk went into seclusion to digest the information.

The Red-Haired Pirates pressed their advantage, expanding their influence and recruiting members as their fame grew. More accurately, they aimed to narrow the gap between themselves and other top-tier powerhouses.

The Red-Haired Pirates' territory isn't small, and without sufficient strength, it would be difficult to defend it. Simply restoring it isn't enough; they need to expand further.

During this period, news about the Red-Haired Pirates was everywhere in the New World. Today, which pirate crew joined the Red-Haired Pirates for protection, and tomorrow, which pirate crew would defect to the Red-Haired Pirates.

Next, the Red-Haired Pirates' path to becoming Emperor officially began.

In April, the Red-Haired Pirates arrived in the Beasts Sea. With the Beasts Pirates on high alert, Red-Haired Shanks and Kaido of the Beasts fought a fierce battle on a cloud of flames for four days and four nights.

In July, after Big Mom gave birth, the Red-Haired Pirates arrived in Big Mom's waters, Red-Haired Shanks and Big Mom fought a one-on-one battle for three days and three nights.

In September, the Red-Haired Pirates returned to Whitebeard's waters, and Shanks fought Whitebeard for four days before departing.

In November, Ares, one of the three leaders of the Night Pirates, known as "The Fierce God," ventured alone into the territory of the Red-Haired Pirates and fought a five-day, five-night battle with Red-Haired Shanks before leaving.

This year, known as "Red Hair," was the year "Red Hair" became emperor. He experienced five major battles, including the world's top swordsman "Hawk Eyes" Mihawk.

Kaido, the Sea Emperor, also known as "The Beasts".

Charlotte Linlin, the Sea Emperor.

Edward Newgate, the "Whitebeard," the Sea Emperor.

And Ares, the "Fierce God" sent by the Night Pirates, made Shanks' path to becoming emperor even more successful.

Facing the battles of four of the strongest pirate crews, Shanks was undoubtedly defeated in the end.

Shanks' weaknesses are obvious; he still has a considerable gap in physical strength and stamina, making him unable to sustain prolonged, intense battles.

I need to further improve myself, make up for my shortcomings, and at the same time enhance my swordsmanship and Haki.

But through battle after battle, Shanks fully proved his strength, becoming the fourth Sea Emperor at the age of thirty-one, standing at the pinnacle of pirates in the New World.

The terrifying strength displayed by "Fierce God Ares" Ares further solidified the Night Pirates' reputation as emperors. It should be noted that the Night Pirates have three leaders, Ares is only one of them.

"Shadow Dragon" Rediat's strength is definitely not bad, not to mention the unfathomable Dark Emperor.

The New World order of one emperor Four Emperors was officially established.