Shanks, Tell Us How Strong You Are!

Shanks has never forgotten what happened on Sabaody Archipelago.

The Red-Haired Pirates suffered an unprecedented and crushing defeat on the Sabaody Archipelago.

The Captain was defeated by the enemy, and the crew members were seriously wounded.

Most importantly, the Red-Haired Pirates also lost a veteran member—the sniper Yasopp.

That's always Shanks' personality.

If someone bullies him, he can simply laugh it off.

But if anyone dares to bully his partner, he will absolutely not let them get away with it!

From the day Yasopp died, Shanks considered the Dawn Pirates his "mortal enemy"!

Who allowed Yasopp, the Edward Whitebeard the Second., a high-ranking officer of the Dawn Pirates, to kill Teach?

Although Shanks himself did not witness Yasopp's death.

However, according to Ben Beckman and others' subsequent accounts, Yasopp was indeed killed by Edward Teach!

Certainly.

After killing Yasopp, the Red Dragon Emperor and Whitebeard the Second. also attacked the remaining members of the Red-Haired Pirates, even completely defeating them.

But I don't know why.

Unlike how they killed Yasopp, the Red Dragon Emperor and Whitebeard the Second. did not kill the rest of the Red-Haired Pirates...

Shanks also couldn't quite understand the actions of the Red Dragon Emperor and his companions.

But one thing he was certain of—he would absolutely not let Whitebeard the Second. go!

Even at the cost of their lives.

Shanks will definitely seek revenge against Whitebeard the Second. for killing Yasopp!

Speaking of which...

The Red-Haired Pirates have been in the New World for some time now.

Shanks originally intended to travel to Whole Cake Island to find the White Dragon Emperor, hoping to see if this man, who looked exactly like the Red Dragon Emperor, knew anything about the Red Dragon Emperor and the Dawn Pirates.

After all, as "outsiders," the Red-Haired Pirates did not know that the "Red Dragon Emperor" and the "White Dragon Emperor" were actually the same person.

The Dawn Pirates' whereabouts are too mysterious.

Even with all its forces mobilized, the Red-Haired Pirates could not find any trace of the Dawn Pirates.

According to Ben Beckman's deduction, the Dawn Pirates may not operate at sea, but rather "in the sky."

Who made it possible that the Dawn Pirates had a member like Golden Lion II who ate the [Float-Float Fruit]?

For pirates on the high seas, finding the "sky pirates" in the sky is extremely difficult.

Shanks had originally placed his hopes on the White Dragon Emperor.

But who would have thought that the White Dragon Emperor's movements were also extremely mysterious and unpredictable?

Blue-Eyes White Dragon occasionally fly out from within the territory of Whole Cake Island...

The ocean now.

Who doesn't recognize the White Dragon Emperor's "mount"?

That Blue-Eyes White Dragon with a bounty of nearly 100 million Beli!

Shanks was prepared to try his luck with the White Dragon Emperor if he couldn't wait for the Whitebeard Pirates.

As for the reasons?

The answer is that Whitebeard the Second. looks exactly like Whitebeard in his younger days!

Just today.

The Red-Haired Pirates unexpectedly stumbled upon an icy continent flying in the skies of the New World.

In the New World, there are Great Pirate who possess this ability to "fly across continents"...

After much thought, Shanks could only think of the Golden Lion II.!

So here's the question.

Since the Golden Lion II is in heaven.

Does that mean...?

The Dawn Pirates are in the sky too!?

Upon realizing this, Shanks, couldn't wait to issue the order to "move aboard."

The Captain was excited, but the First Mate was not.

Ben Beckman glanced helplessly at the flying ice continent in the sky and couldn't help but rub his forehead.

Here we go again...

The Captain's childish orders...

"Shanks, the Red Force hasn't undergone any special modifications; it simply can't fly!"

Ben Beckman said earnestly.

Instead of hoping we'll 'bring the ship over,' you should take down the enemy first!

Ben Beckman also believed that the flying Dawn Pirates.

Because this ability to create "floating Sky Island" is so iconic!

Even going back several decades, only the [Float-Float Fruit] in the entire ocean could achieve such "effortless mastery".

And those who ate the [Float-Float Fruit].

Ahead lies the Golden Lion.

Then came the Golden Lion II.

Now that it has been confirmed that it is Golden Lion II in heaven.

That confirms that the Dawn Pirates are in the sky.

The deep-seated hatred between the Red-Haired Pirates and the Dawn Pirates.

Ben Beckman did not want to dissuade Shanks.

As the First Mate of the Red-Haired Pirates, he also cares deeply about his crewmates!

The death of Yasopp was also an unforgivable thing for him!

So...

Let's start the war!

"You're right, Beckman!"

Shanks placed his right hand on the hilt of the Famous Sword [Griffin] at his waist, and a powerful and astonishing [Conqueror's Haki] suddenly erupted from his body.

Black and red arcs of electricity surged from the void, intertwining and coiling around [Griffin's] blade.

Shanks aimed at the rapidly flying ice continent in the sky and swung his famous Famous Sword [Griffin] with almost all his might.

The blade of the Famous Sword, imbued with [Conqueror's Haki], unleashed a Haki and imposing Flying Slash in mid-air.

The Flying Slash, vaguely resembling a griffin, carried an unstoppable, sharp momentum, soaring straight into the sky.

At the same time.

In the sky, on the icy continent, lie naval warships.

A sharp red light flashed in Storm's eyes; his Nine-Star Observation Haki had given him a premonition of "Future Sight."

In his premonition, the naval warship beneath his feet, and the icy continent below, would be Flying Slash that came from the sea.

"Who—oh..."

Storm frowned, and his [Observation Haki] was fully unleashed, spreading directly to the sea below, precisely locking onto the pirate ship that had unleashed the Flying Slash.

In an instant, Storm recognized the name of the pirate ship.

The Red Force.

And its owner—obviously— Red-Haired Pirates!

I actually ran into the Red-Haired Pirates on the high seas of the New World?

Moreover, instead of running away, the Red-Haired Pirates even launched an attack on me?

Storm looked dazed for a moment, glancing at Aokiji and Fujitora beside him, completely bewildered as to who gave Shanks the courage.

Could it be that...

Shanks, nicknamed "Red-Haired," also known as "The Recluse of the Boat"?

Storm shook his head, stood up, and looked at the two new Admiral beside him.

As Admiral, Aokiji and Fujitora's Observation Haki was certainly up to par, and they both sensed the sharp aura rapidly approaching from the sea below.

"We've encountered an incredibly Great Pirate!"

"Storm said in a flippant tone."

Let's go downstairs and have some fun!

"Consider it the opening ceremony for the New Marines's business!"

The New Marines has just been established.

Storm had previously considered whether to create some major events to make the entire seas realize the significance of the New Marines.

But unexpectedly, the Red-Haired Pirates actually came to us!

What's this called?

Feeling sleepy and someone just happens to bring you a pillow?

Faced with the invitation to be "Fleet Admiral Candidate," the two "Admiral" naturally did not refuse.

"Indeed, it possesses an extremely fierce and powerful aura!"

Yi Xiao gripped the Supreme Grade Sword [Black Road Fire Wire] tightly in his hand.

"I've rarely encountered pirates of this caliber before..."

"If I haven't misperceived."

Aokiji scratched his head, looking completely relaxed.

"It should be Shanks, right?"

During a break in the conversation.

Storm, Aokiji, and Fujitora simultaneously leaped out of the naval warship, and even out of the icy continent, to face the soaring griffin-shaped Flying Slash.

Just as Yi Xiao was about to draw his [Black Road Fire Wire] and slash at the extremely ferocious Flying Slash, he realized what was happening.

But Storm was clearly much faster than him.

Storm raised his right fist, skillfully wrapping it with Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, and threw a simple straight punch towards the Flying Slash below.

The seemingly small fist generated a gust of wind that swept up the surrounding air, instantly creating a powerful shockwave.

Boom!!

Storm's "Iron Fist Shockwave" and Shanks ' "Griffin Flying Slash" collided violently in mid-air, instantly unleashing a deafening roar.

The majestic and ferocious red griffin couldn't last a second against Storm's iron fist before being instantly blown to pieces.

The lingering shockwave of the iron fist, carrying scattered sword energy, slammed back into the sea below.

The mere aftershocks of its momentum stirred up a fierce wind on the sea.

On the deck of the Red Force, Shanks' expression darkened. He swung his [Griffin] again, unleashing several Flying Slash that finally shattered the shockwave that descended from the sky.

However, the "Iron Fist Shockwave" was destroyed by Shanks.

The "shockwave of justice" has arrived unscathed.

Storm, Aokiji, Fujitora looked down at the Red Force below, their indifferent gazes sweeping over each member of the Red-Haired Pirates.

Even the mighty Red-Haired Pirates and the Emperor Pirates couldn't appear relaxed when facing these three.

Even Shanks, the Pirate Emperor, couldn't!

At this very moment.

Shanks was utterly shocked, his mind filled with a jumble of chaotic thoughts.

Is this the White Dragon Emperor? Or the Red Dragon Emperor?

Based on previous speculation, this should be the Red Dragon Emperor, right?

But what about Aokiji?

Why did Aokiji act alongside the Red Dragon Emperor?

Who is that blind man beside the Red Dragon Emperor and Aokiji whose aura is no less than that of Admiral?

Various thoughts flashed through Shanks' mind, but in the end, only the legendary "three philosophical questions" remained.

Who I am?

Where am I?

What am I supposed to do?

"Ah la la..."

Aokiji chuckled and activated the power of the Ice-Ice Fruit without hesitation.

"We've really bumped into a super big fish!"

"The Ice Age!"

With the release of the "Ice Human's" power, the ocean was completely frozen.

It seemed that the souls of the Red-Haired Pirates were frozen along with them!

Second update.

Goodnight everyone.