New World dawning, and change is taking place.
The earth-shattering battle that erupted in the territory of the Red Hair Pirates spread throughout the New World at an unbelievable speed, attracting countless eyes.
Loki, the giant prince, was imprisoned in Elbaf, the underworld, for only a year before reappearing in the world and immediately attacking the territory of Shanks, Yonko. It was hard for this news not to attract the attention of various forces in the New World.
Before being imprisoned in the Underworld, Loki had wreaked havoc in the New World. His monstrous strength had turned countless pirates into food for the Sea King, and many powerful figures who had been dominated by Iron Thunder still vividly remember it.
Loki was thought to be trapped in Elbaf forever, but unexpectedly, just over a year later, Loki, the Elbaf with the physique of the Ancient Giant Tribe, reappeared in the New World and even had an amazing duel with Shanks at the drop of a hat!
In an instant, countless pirate forces in the New World, whether lurking in the shadows or hiding in their shells, all sensed an impending storm brewing.
On the shore of an unnamed island.
The Magic Flute Pirates, who had disappeared since Navy Marshal Akira led his training ship into the New World, are now all gathered here.
They gazed towards the direction of the Red-Haired Territory, where the sky, tinged with the colors of apocalypse by thunderclouds and Haki, exuded a suffocating sense of oppression, even across the distant sea.
"Gurgle."
Beside Captain Mostiens, an officer nervously swallowed, his face pale.
"Captain? What should we do next?"
" Akira first killed the Gild Tesoro, wiping out countless pirate forces that were affiliated with Tesoro overnight. Then, he took Elbaf without bloodshed. Now, he has released Loki, the cursed prince, from the underworld of Elbaf. Clearly, this isn't just to deal with the Red Hair Pirates!"
"Most importantly, once the Red Hair Pirates are defeated, all that will remain on this high seas is that old, frail Whitebeard."
"Once the Navy takes care of Whitebeard, there will be no place for us in the New World!"
Mostiens didn't speak, but stared into the distance with a solemn expression and a complex look in his eyes.
He certainly knew what that meant.
The cursed prince of the Giant Kingdom could not have escaped his predicament without a reason.
Loki's incursion into Shanks' territory at this particular time only proves one thing.
Elbaf has been completely taken over by that Navy Marshal!
Akira's decision to lead the training ship into the New World this time was not some trivial training exercise at all, but a thorough cleanup operation, aimed at personally ending the Great Pirate Era and wiping out the old and new era's maritime kings in one fell swoop!
I'm so unwilling to accept this!!!
Mostiens sighed. He had spent half his life struggling in the New World, finally achieving his current status. Was he really just going to watch the times crush him?
Blue Blue Blue...
Just then, the Den Den Mushi in his arms suddenly rang.
Before Mostiens could even answer, a trembling voice came through the Den Den Mushi: "Captain... Captain! Breaking news!"
" Akira's training ship is heading at full speed towards the Red Hair Pirates ' territory! And Navy Marshal Akira himself... has even traversed thousands of meters of sea, arriving at the battlefield before the training ship!"
Mostiens's pupils contracted, and he asked in a deep voice, " Akira has also joined the battle?"
"Yes!" The voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi was filled with lingering fear. "As soon as Marshal Akira landed on the island, he used Conqueror's Haki to suppress all the officers of the Red Hair Pirates!"
Even the unfathomably powerful Ben Beckman is completely outmatched! The only one still standing on the island is Shanks!
"However, Akira did not personally intervene, but instead had Loki continue attacking Shanks, seemingly wanting Loki to settle their feud personally!"
"What did you say?!"
Mostiens was struck dumb, his eyes widening like saucers. "Say that again?! Akira suppressed the entire Red-Haired Pirates with just Conqueror's Haki?! Rewrite your sentences! That's the Red Hair Pirates, the so-called Iron Wall Pirates!"
A resounding, desperate reply came through the Den Den Mushi: "Absolutely true! We all underestimated the Navy Marshal's strength!"
"His strength... he could absolutely take down any one of the Yonko' crews single-handedly! His true strength is likely the sum of the strength of the Yonko who once ruled this sea... no, even stronger!"
Mostiens' facial muscles twitched violently.
After a long while, he suddenly let out a long breath, then slowly raised his head to look at the ever-changing sky, and after a long time let out a bitter laugh that was more painful than crying.
How are we supposed to play like this?
"Before Marshal Akira comes knocking, everyone should turn yourselves in."
at the same time.
The New World, the Sphinx.
Outside the cherry blossom grove, the warm sun shines gently.
Edward Newgate, with his Whitebeard and imposing frame, leaned against a huge cherry blossom tree, surrounded by a large group of chattering children.
During this period, his complexion improved significantly; the sickly look on his face faded, replaced by an unprecedented rosy glow.
All the wasteland that Sphinx could cultivate has been cultivated by him and his children. Now, what he does most every day is tell the growing number of children around him the fascinating stories of his life traversing the seas.
"... Back then, Rocks gathered a group of the most vicious guys in the world and challenged the World Government and the Celestial Dragons at God Valley!"
The Whitebeard spoke in a loud, clear voice, vividly recounting those long-forgotten stories from the past, much like an elderly couple enjoying the happiness of four generations living together.
A little girl with pigtails stared wide-eyed, nervously clutching the Whitebeard's trouser leg. "Grandpa Whitebeard, what happened next? Did Rocks win?"
"Gurarararara!" Whitebeard let out a hearty laugh, then gently patted the little girl's head. "Later, a man wearing Straw Hat and a Vice Admiral from Marine Headquarters also joined the battle..."
The children listened with rapt attention, sometimes gasping in surprise, sometimes holding their breath in tension, as if they had personally experienced that earth-shattering legendary battle.
Just then, a ball of blue flame descended from the sky.
Marco quickly walked to Whitebeard's side and reported in a low voice:
"Dad, just received news. After Loki was released from Elbaf's 'underworld' by Marshal Akira, he immediately led the Giant Warrior Pirates to Shanks' territory. While Loki and Shanks were locked in a stalemate, Fleet Marshal Akira personally arrived at the island and... used Conqueror's Haki to suppress all the officers of the Red Hair Pirates."
Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible ripple flashed in the Whitebeard's eyes.
However, the ripple lasted only a moment before the calm of the well returned.
He didn't even turn to look at Marco, but simply said, " Marco, from now on, when I'm telling stories to the children, no matter what happens, don't disturb me."
Before Marco could react, Whitebeard had already put on a kind smile again, looking at the eager little faces in front of him.
"Gurala lala! Children, where was I just now?"
The children immediately shouted in unison.
"Grandpa Whitebeard, you mentioned that the guy in the straw Straw Hat and Marine Vice Admiral Garp joined the battle! Tell us, what happened next!"
"Yes, yes, yes,"
The Whitebeard nodded repeatedly, his voice filled with contentment, "Let's continue!"
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