The Sea Boils!

The Emperor Falls! The White Dragon Is Crowned!

The latest World Economic Journal's front-page headline has undoubtedly shaken the entire ocean.

Despite the significant changes in the pirate power structure of the New World this year.

For example, Shanks, the "youngest" Pirate Emperor Red-Haired, successfully reached the top;

For example, after Shanks reached the top, he was then severely defeated by another newly emerged Great Pirate;

For example, the "Yonko" system had only recently been established when a universally acknowledged "Fifth Pirate Emperor" appeared on the high seas...

However, no matter what, the original three Pirate Emperor still hold their positions very securely.

Whitebeard!

BIG MOM!

Beasts Kaido!

Regardless of how the outside world discusses the power dynamics of pirates in the New World.

These three Pirate Emperor remain like towering mountains, inspiring awe and reverence in all pirates.

But just today, the World Economic Journal reported—

Queen of Totto Land, Natural Destroyer, evil god Big Mom defeated?

And he was defeated by the Shichibukai, White Dragon?

If we consider the Pirate Emperor as the pinnacle of pirate power in the New World...

Then without a doubt.

Upon seeing the New World pirates on the front page of the World Economic Journal, only three words came to their minds—

The sky has fallen!

Big Mom's defeat and the annihilation of the Big Mom Pirates...

The other Emperor Pirates were the most affected.

The New World, a certain sea area, the Moby Dick.

As has been the case for decades, a family-style banquet is being held on the deck of the Moby Dick.

The host of the banquet was none other than the newly appointed Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach!

"Teach ..."

Whitebeard raised the sake barrel in his hand and toasted his son.

Everyone has their own adventure.

"All my words are in this glass of wine... glug glug!"

With a hearty laugh, Whitebeard drank all the liquor in the barrel in one gulp.

Before him, the tearful Blackbeard Teach also drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

"Dad!!"

The other members of the Whitebeard Pirates nearby couldn't help but tear up as well.

"Teach, are you really leaving?"

"Teach, let's stay on the ship a little longer!"

"Teach, we're all your family!"

Today's "banquet" is less a "celebration" and more a "farewell."

The Whitebeard Pirates are seeing off Blackbeard Teach!

Blackbeard Teach had been lying low in the Whitebeard Pirates for many years, but was discovered by Whitebeard because of a "name clash" and was appointed as the Second Division Commander.

Whitebeard placed high hopes on Blackbeard Teach, hoping that after his death, Blackbeard Teach could take up the banner of the "Whitebeard Pirates" and continue this fictional "Edward Family"...

In that case, Blackbeard Teach is no longer suitable to stay in the Whitebeard Pirates.

In Whitebeard's view, Teach, who joined the Whitebeard Pirates at a young age, was good in every way, but still lacked experience.

To be precise...

Blackbeard Teach severely lacks experience as Captain!

There was also an apprentice on Roger Pirates back then.

That intern, after leaving Roger Pirates, ventured out to sea alone, found a large group of like-minded "companions," and eventually formed the Red-Haired Pirates.

Whitebeard's expectation of Teach was --

Teach could also find a group of trustworthy partners to form his "Blackbeard Pirates"!

At that time.

In the New World, the flags of the Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates shine brightly together.

Isn't that wonderful?

It was precisely because of Whitebeard's expectation that this farewell banquet was held today.

Things are different now than they used to be.

If Blackbeard Teach had continued to stay in the Whitebeard Pirates, he wouldn't have gained much experience.

Only by venturing out into the world can Blackbeard Teach learn how to be a good Captain.

Blackbeard Teach understood Whitebeard's good intentions and was willing to accept them.

In his early years, he joined the Whitebeard Pirates only to use this powerful pirate crew to seize the "Dream Fruit" he longed for—the [Logia Dark-Dark Fruit].

But decades have passed in the blink of an eye.

Blackbeard Teach has grown from a child into a middle-aged man, from an intern into the Second Division Commander...

The [Logia Dark- Dark-Dark Fruit] has yet to appear.

Since they can't find the Dark-Dark Fruit- Dark-Dark Fruit in the Whitebeard Pirates, let the Blackbeard Pirates go find it!

This was Blackbeard Teach's true thought at that moment.

Therefore, even when the other members of the Whitebeard Pirates standing nearby sincerely tried to persuade him...

Blackbeard Teach had also made up his mind.

After finishing this cup of wine and this meal, he was going to say to the Whitebeard—

Goodbye, Dad, today I set sail...

Temporarily leaving the Whitebeard Pirates, becoming the Captain of his own crew, finding the [Dark-Dark Fruit], and reaching the pinnacle of his life...

Just as Blackbeard Teach was filled with great ambition.

Marco's exclamation rang out on the deck of the Moby Dick.

"Big news! Big news, Dad!"

Holding today's World Economic Journal, the Phoenix flew swiftly to Whitebeard's side.

"Big Mom was defeated by the White Dragon -- Dad, why are you drinking again?"

"Forgive me, Marco, this is the last cup..."

Whitebeard instinctively protected his barrel of liquor— Marco had been limiting his alcohol intake as his health continued to deteriorate.

"By the way, what did you just say?"

"BIG MOM, Charlotte Linlin!"

Marco glanced helplessly at his father and shook the newspaper in his hand.

"That woman has been defeated! She's even lost Whole Cake Island! White Dragon has replaced Big Mom and become the new Pirate Emperor!"

The moment Marco finished speaking, the once lively deck of the Moby Dick became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The seasoned members of the Whitebeard Pirates all simultaneously displayed expressions of utter shock.

Only the Pirate Emperor can understand the Pirate Emperor.

The Whitebeard Pirates were well aware of the strength of the BIG MOM Pirates.

As for Big Mom, although that old woman is weaker than her father, she is still a top-tier powerhouse on the high seas.

After a deathly silence, the ship was filled with gasps of alarm.

"How is that possible!?"

"That's Big Mom!"

"The White Dragon actually defeated Big Mom?"

Are all newcomers these days monsters?

You need to know.

Even the Red-Haired Pirates, which only rose to prominence this year, have only managed to fight against the BIG MOM Pirates.

White Dragon, however, directly defeated Big Mom and wiped out the BIG MOM Pirates!

From this perspective...

The White Dragon's strength surpasses that of the previous Shanks!

Blackbeard Teach, who had just been the host of the banquet, couldn't help but open his mouth wide after reading the news in the World Economic Journal, revealing a set of uneven, rotten teeth.

He was just dreaming about how to reach the pinnacle of life...

But a sudden newspaper report told Blackbeard Teach—

Monsters appear every year, but this year there seem to be an unusually large number!

At this very moment.

Besides being shocked, Blackbeard Teach felt an overwhelming sense of urgency.

He had been "lying low" for far too long!

'If we continue to waste our time with the Whitebeard Pirates, how much will those monsters— Red-Haired, White Dragon, Red Dragon Emperor —grow?'

Blackbeard Teach felt that the plan to "set sail" was urgent!

Whitebeard was equally shocked and surprised by the news.

Unlike others, Whitebeard, who had once been on the same ship as Big Mom, was well aware of that woman's terrifying strength.

"Linlin ..."

Whitebeard raised his wine glass with a wistful expression.

"Roger..."

Another "Old Acquaintances" has left, and even the Whitebeard's heart, which seemed as hard as steel, softened for a moment.

How much longer can his body hold out?

"Gurala la la!"

The Whitebeard masked his weakness with loud laughter.

"Sons, let's drink!"

The Whitebeard's loud laughter completely dispelled the shock, tension, and even a trace of fear that had been spreading on the Moby Dick.

"Dad! Let's drink!"

"Dad is the strongest!"

"My dad has Whitebeard!!"

The New World, the Riskyled Archipelago.

The Red-Haired Pirates, having regrouped, gathered here.

"I haven't been here for a while, how did Ruschired Island become such a horrible mess?"

Red-Haired Pirates' navigator, Bendick Snake, put away his Log Pose, looking utterly bewildered.

"The magnetic field of the entire island has also become very unstable..."

"Perhaps Akainu fought on this island? There are so many magma rocks on this island now."

Ben Beckman gave a brief reply, then picked up the World Economic Journal he had just bought and slowly walked toward his Captain.

"Shanks... you should be more interested in this news in the newspaper."

Shanks holding a bottle of liquor and gazing at the sea, turned around and looked at the newspaper in Ben Beckman's hand.

"The emperor has fallen... Big Mom has also lost?"

Shanks subconsciously used the word "also".

The crushing defeat at Sabaody Archipelago, the sniper's death...

This incident continues to affect the Red-Haired Pirates and Shanks to this day.

But I don't know why.

Upon seeing the negative news about the BIG MOM Pirates, Shanks' previously heavy mood suddenly improved considerably.

The Red-Haired Pirates are only missing a sniper.

But the BIG MOM Pirates were completely wiped out!

"The Shichibukai... The new Pirate Emperor..."

Shanks' eyes were fixed on the face of the handsome young man in the newspaper, a face that looked like it belonged in a poster.

At that moment, Shanks didn't see the "White Dragon"; he only saw a face that looked exactly like the "Red Dragon Emperor."

Shanks will never forget that face.

"Beckman! Are we ready to set sail now?"

"... It should be possible."

Ben Beckman nodded.

After entering the New World, the Red-Haired Pirates were the first to arrive at Ruschired Island, intending to replenish their supplies there, such as fresh water and fine wine.

However, judging from the current situation on Ruschired Island...

The island is now abandoned.

It will take at least three to five years.

The Ruschired Island can never return to its former prosperity.

Replenish supplies?

Let's wait until the island recovers first!

Ben Beckman had originally intended to suggest going to Misteria Island first.

That island was also one of the initial three islands of the New World.

Now, Ruschired Island is nearly destroyed, and Thor's Island is a forbidden zone for mortals.

Only Misteria Island still holds a sliver of hope for replenishing supplies.

But Shanks didn't give his First Mate a chance to offer advice.

"Set sail! To Totto Land! I want to see the White Dragon!"

First update.

My right index finger is much better now; I don't feel that weak feeling I had yesterday. Maybe it's from over-fatigue? Or maybe it's something else?

I'm not quite sure.

Two updates today.

One more chapter to come.