CP agents are conducting intensive searches in the Barma Sea area of the Grand Line, while the combined fleet of the World Government's Navy Headquarters is sailing majestically through the New World...
Beast Kaido and Big Mom Charlotte Linlin are already bombarding the walls of Wano Country's defenses, trying to speed up the drying up of the Inland Sea and release Pluton.
In the Wano Country.
Kozuki Hiyori, who goes by the alias Komurasaki Kyoshiro; Denjiro the alias Nine Red Scabbards; and Tenguyama Hitetsu Kozuki Sukiyaki...
They truly couldn't believe that the 'opening' of Wano Country would arrive so abruptly.
None of the prophecies left by Kozuki Oden and Kozuki Toki —such as the Nine Shadows of Falling from the Sky, the Defeat of the Dragon, and the Peaceful Opening of the Country—have come to pass.
Even Momonosuke, Kin'emon, Raizo, Kikunojo, Kanjuro did not travel through time to return to reality.
Looking at Beast Kaido had transformed into a giant dragon, standing beneath the protective walls of the castle, spewing dragon flames.
The Big Mom was also unleashing a combined attack from the three Homies, bombarding the city walls.
The combined attack of the two emperors caused frequent earthquakes in Wano Country.
Kozuki Hiyori, Denjiro, Kozuki Sukiyaki have begun to deeply doubt the so-called prophecy left behind by Kozuki Oden and Kozuki Toki.
Is this definitely not a comforting lie?
Besides them, there was also a white-haired woman wearing a Hannya demon mask and Seastone Handcuffs, holding a nautical logbook, her eyes also filled with disbelief and incredulity.
Is this the opening of the country mentioned in Kozuki Oden's diary?
Furthermore, Beast Kaido has not been defeated.
Why is it Beast Kaido and a pink-haired, fat Big Mom who's opening Wano Country to the world?
How so?
Yamato had always firmly believed in Oden log, now also experienced deep self-doubt.
Where is that liberation soldier who could bring laughter?
Not a single hair!
Yamato could only watch helplessly as Kaido and Big Mom blasted through the protective walls of Wano Country.
As Kaido and Big Mom joined forces to breach a corner of the Gokoku Castle wall, the already turbulent Tianjian Waterfall unleashed a massive, gushing waterfall, as if a dam had been opened.
The surging jet waterfall cascades down into the sea below, its thunderous roar echoing for miles around.
As the seawater of the inland sea surged and sprayed at this gap, the water flow of the natural waterfalls surrounding the protective city walls gradually weakened, and the protective city walls were slowly submerged by the waterfalls.
"Well done, Kaido!"
The Big Mom was incredibly excited. Once the seawater in the inner sea had receded to the point where the protective city walls were exposed and the natural waterfalls on all sides disappeared, they could continue bombarding this missing corner until they reached the bottom and drained the entire inner sea.
That would reveal the ancient Wano Country, submerged for eight hundred years, and Pluton was also submerged for eight hundred years, within the protective walls of the city.
"Pluton, can only be ours! No one can take him away!"
Kaido, the Azure Dragon, hovering in the air, looked at the surging waterfall, a hint of fanaticism appearing in his eyes.
Originally, he planned to build up his army of Zoan users before unleashing Pluton, to wage a final battle against the World Government.
It's all that bastard Morgans' fault for revealing the secret of the Pluton Battleship.
This forced him to ally with Big Mom to resist the World Government's attempt to seize his property.
However, it wouldn't be bad to have the Pluton Battleship emerge ahead of schedule!
Let this world-altering war begin ahead of schedule!
···
At the Whitebeard Pirates' headquarters on Sphinx Island.
Izo, who was promoted from the 16th Division Commander to the 9th Division Commander, learned that Beast Kaido and Big Mom were already bombarding the protective walls of Wano Country, intending to forcibly open the country to foreign trade.
This made Izo very anxious.
He asked Ace if he could go to Wano Country to take a look.
Ace himself did not forget his promise to Yamato and Otama: to defeat Beast Kaido for them, to open the Wano Country, and to ensure that everyone in Wano Country could have enough to eat.
Ace really wanted to go to Wano Country, but the First Division Captain Ice Witch Whitey Bay, strictly demanded that Ace, as captain, train hard and reach the level of an Emperor as soon as possible.
They truly carried the banner of the Whitebeard Pirates!
Furthermore, the dozen or so islands centered around Sphinx Island now also need the protection of the Whitebeard Pirates.
They simply don't have the time, nor the strength, to get involved in this Wano Country war!
Izo's request and Whitey Bay's stern demands, Fire Fist Ace was in a real dilemma.
"Big Sister Whitey Bay, hard training is no longer useful; I need battles to improve my Conqueror's Haki!"
Seeing Izo's sad eyes, and remembering Yamato and Otama's promise, Fire Fist Ace couldn't help but speak to Whitey Bay.
"Furthermore, Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates are currently in Wano Country, and the Cross Guild is also eyeing the Beasts Pirates' territory from the outskirts."
"We only need to leave a portion of our forces to guard the territory."
"If things become unmanageable, we'll evacuate immediately."
Fire Fist Ace spoke with reason and evidence, his resolve growing stronger with each word.
"That's decided!"
"Izo and I are going to Wano Country to check on the situation. Who among you wants to fight with us? If you don't want to go, stay and protect our territory."
Fire Fist Ace, as if possessed by Straw Hat Luffy, clapped his hands, completely no longer afraid of Whitey Bay's stern gaze.
"You..."
Whitey Bay stared speechlessly at the new captain who carried the hopes of the entire ship.
"Ace, this needs to be discussed further."
Marco the Phoenix quickly tried to dissuade him.
"Since you've appointed me captain, please let me make this decision."
Fire Fist Ace spoke earnestly, and Izo's eyes were filled with emotion, showing him even greater approval of Ace.
Of course, it's just a matter of approval.
His heart has always belonged to the Kozuki Family!
"Ace!" Whitey Bay's tone was a mix of helplessness and annoyance.
"I am the captain!" Ace said seriously again.
"..."
Whitey Bay was suddenly speechless. Should she say, "You'll regret this"?
"Alright, I will stay on Sphinx Island and protect the last territory for Pops!"
"Marco, you, as the first mate, will set sail with the captain!"
"Remember, you must come back alive."
"I must become Four Emperors- level powerhouse!"
Whitey Bay can only trust Ace and Marco, and she will stay behind to protect the islands at all costs.
"Thank you, boss!"
Fire Fist Ace spoke excitedly, his excitement at Whitey Bay's approval palpable.
He immediately summoned the squad leaders who were willing to go to the battlefield in Wano Country.
Soon, the 2nd Division Captain Jin Ge, the 5th Division Captain Vista the Flower Sword, the 8th Division Captain Namur, the 10th Division Captain Knight Doma, the 11th Division Captain Rai- McGuy, and the 13th Division Captain Buffalo Atmos arrived.
He wants to set sail with Ace, Marco, and Izo.
The 3rd Division Captain Elwan, the 4th Division Captain Andre, the 12th Division Captain Octopus Karma, and the 14th and 15th Division Captains Decalvan Brothers.
These squad leaders remained on Sphinx Island, joining forces with Whitey Bay to protect the Whitebeard Pirates' territory!
Although Jin Ge was also an elder, he was a samurai and had a better relationship with Izo.
Elwan and Andre, along with the elders like Whitey Bay, cherished the legacy left by Whitebeard the most.
Before long, after some preparation, Fire Fist Ace and his crew, aboard the New Moby Dick, headed towards Wano Country to 'watch the show'.
But they were gone for less than a day.
Miss Bakkin and Weevil.'s pirate ship sailed into this sea area.
Further back, two more airships were on their way to this area.