Conqueror's Haki Clash, All-Out War!

The mighty fleet lined up across the end of the sea fog in a goose formation as it sailed in. At its very front was the enormous pirate ship that served as Beasts Kaido's flagship.

The two pirate ships guarding its flanks were equally massive and imposing, only slightly smaller than Kaido's flagship.

Standing at the front edges of their decks were the Beasts Pirates' only two remaining "Calamities."

On the left stood a tall, gaunt figure, thin as a bamboo pole, with cruel and indifferent features.

—"Famine" Yano.

A Zoan Mantis-Mantis Fruit user, with a bounty of 1 billion Beli!

On the right was a bald woman over five meters tall, her body covered in vicious scars.

—"Plague" Sena.

An Ancient Zoan dinosaur fruit user in Triceratops form, with a bounty of 950 million Beli!

"My, my, it's been nearly a year already, and Kaido still hasn't found someone suitable to fill Drought's vacancy..."

Aokiji's gaze swept across their faces, and he clicked his tongue. "Somehow, it feels like the pressure has suddenly dropped quite a bit. Come to think of it, that's thanks to you, Noah..."

Momousagi glanced at him from beside him.

"Ah, I almost forgot. You two still haven't switched back..."

Aokiji slapped his forehead and said to Momousagi:

"Noah's original assignment was to take on one Calamity alone. You may not be able to bring out all of Noah's strength, but his body's toughness is right there..."

"Are you confident about handling it?"

"..."

Momousagi fell silent for a moment before answering solemnly, "I'll do everything in my power."

As time passed,

the Beasts Pirates fleet in the distance drew closer and closer.

In the still, stifling air, the scent of imminent battle grew ever thicker.

Sengoku, stationed at the center and commanding the whole