On the Red Line, the Five Elders were shocked to learn that Luo Wen had defeated Kaido.
"Kaido of the Beasts, defeated already!?"
Saint Saturn thought he had received a fake news report.
That's Kaido of the Beasts, Four Emperors who once gave them a tremendous headache.
They've only been at war with Luo Wen for two days now.
They were defeated at their own base by Luo Wen, and the entire Beasts Pirates were wiped out by Luo Wen.
The defeat was so swift that Kaido's declaration of war against Luo Wen seemed like a joke.
"Kaido, the Devil Fruit User of the Azure Dragon Fruit, couldn't even last a day against Luo Wen?"
Saint Nusjuro was somewhat puzzled.
Kaido Mythical Zoan Fruit user who is even stronger than them. Except for not being able to resurrect at will like them, he is stronger in every other way.
People like them are naturally thick-skinned and do sit-ups all the time.
They could easily get into a fight, and it would take them ten days or half a month to finish.
Even if there's a difference in strength, it shouldn't be enough to be defeated in a day.
Is the difference in strength between Kaido and Luo Wen so vast that even life force cannot bridge it?
"He took down Kaido in a single day; I think he probably used that move."
Saint Mars said with a somewhat solemn expression.
"You mean the God-Slaying Spear he unleashed in the East Blue?"
Although Saint Saturn asked, he had actually confirmed it.
"I think he most likely used the God-Slaying Spear to defeat the Beasts Pirates in a single day."
The other Five Elders all agreed.
Aside from that one move, they couldn't understand how Luo Wen could defeat the Beasts Pirates in a single day.
Defeating a Four Emperors crew in a single day is something even the Rocks Pirates at their peak couldn't have done.
Only that single strike that destroyed an island and nearly annihilated everything— the God-Slaying Spear —could have allowed Luo Wen to defeat the Beasts Pirates in a single day.
"If that's the case, it's a good thing for us."
"He took down the Beasts Pirates, but at a heavy price. We lost one of the Four Emperors as an enemy, and another major foe also suffered a significant loss. Although it wasn't the optimal solution, it's acceptable for us."
Saint Saturn concluded.
In an instant, the tense atmosphere began to ease considerably.
They lost a major enemy, and Luo Wen paid a heavy price, which is acceptable.
"At least, he won't interfere when we execute the bloodline of the King of the Pirates."
Saint Mars said with a smile.
"I actually hope he comes to cause trouble. Maybe he's in a weak period right now, and we can take advantage of that to capture him!"
"Perhaps we can take the initiative and take him down directly?"
"Saint Mercury said with some anticipation."
How could someone defeat Four Emperors without getting hurt?
The injured Luo Wen will certainly not be as difficult to deal with as before.
"Forget it, the execution of the King of the Pirates's bloodline is already foolproof, there's no need to create any unnecessary complications at this time."
Saint Saturn rejected Saint Mercury's offer.
Fighting on multiple fronts is a major taboo in military strategy.
It's safer to focus on one area and play it safe.
The Moby Dick is preparing to proceed to Marine Headquarters.
Although there was still more than a week until Ace's execution, the Whitebeard Pirates had already made preparations.
On the deck, large barrels of fine wine were laid out in front of the Whitebeard, for him to take as he pleased.
Whitebeard poured strong liquor into his mouth and swallowed it in large gulps.
Four days after leaving the doctor, his body began to deteriorate malignantly, and there was no way to save him.
His entire body was wracked with excruciating pain from the disease.
Drinking strong liquor will only hasten the passing of life.
But that's irrelevant now; the Summit War is approaching, what use is such a good body to him?
Drink more alcohol to numb the pain; this crippled body can still fight.
Drink more alcohol to conserve your energy, so that you can burn it all out in an instant when needed.
Let's save our strength for one more battle and go to the Summit War to cause chaos!
"Pops, Kaido has been defeated!"
Marco rushed over, holding a newspaper.
"Kaido been defeated!?" Whitebeard snapped out of his drunken stupor, looking like a frightened, sick tiger. "When did this happen? Has Ace's execution already begun?"
In his memory, Kaido only declared war on Luo Wen two or three days ago, how could he have lost!?
Was he so drunk that he missed Ace's execution?
"Pops, there's still over a week until Ace's execution. We didn't miss it."
Marco quickly explained, "Just two days after Kaido declared war, Godslayer Luo Wen arrived in Wano Country and defeated the Beasts Pirates in a single day!"
He rattled off all the information in one breath, then shoved the latest newspaper into Whitebeard's hand, as if afraid that something might go wrong and Whitebeard would choke on his breath.
"Hmm?"
The Whitebeard's eyes were blurry with drunkenness, but he could still make out the large headlines on the newspaper.
[A single day's battle among the Four Emperors' crews: The Godslayer ascends to the World's Strongest!]
In just one line of large text, combined with what Marco said, the facts are already laid bare.
They launched a blitzkrieg attack on Wano Country, wiping out the Beasts Pirates in a single day.
That brat Kaido wouldn't even last a day!
The so-called World's Strongest Creature is practically made of paper.
In a daze, Whitebeard seemed to see a young man trampling Kaido under his feet, arrogantly turning his back to all living beings.
What World's Strongest Creature? Nothing can stop me for a single day!
What New World emperor? He can't stop me!
What kind of powerful forces are these Four Emperors? They're all just shills!
The youth stood atop the world, seeking defeat but finding none, and looked down upon all the heroes of the world.
"Hahaha, the heroes of this world, I wish I could fight them!"
Whitebeard drank another mouthful of strong liquor, the burning sensation in his throat igniting a fire within him.
How fortunate it would have been to fight Luo Wen if I were twenty years younger!
What a beautiful thing it would be if he could burn out his life in the final moments of his battle with Luo Wen!
The title of the Four Emperors was determined through battles between the strongest, and naturally, it should also end with battles between the strongest.
Unfortunately, he couldn't; his crippled body still needed to serve those Five Elders.
"Pops! Are you alright?"
Marco looked at the almost frantic Whitebeard and shouted in alarm.
"Haha, what could be wrong with me? I've never been this happy!"
The Whitebeard laughed heartily.
He was no longer drunk, his eyes were incredibly clear, and his aged body housed a soul with the strongest fighting spirit.
Spurred on by Luo Wen, his fighting spirit swelled to its limit, waiting only to unleash it one last time at Marine Headquarters.
"Marco, have you retrieved the items from Fish-Man Island?"
Whitebeard looked at Marco and asked in a deep voice.
"It's been retrieved."
Marco handed a packet of medicine to Whitebeard. "However, this medicine has serious side effects, so you'd better not take it."
The medicine on Fish-Man Island is, of course, the Energy Steroids E·S, which requires burning one's life force to gain greater power.
Given the Whitebeard Pirates' past role in planting their flag on Fish-Man Island providing it with years of protection, Neptune was generous with this medicine.
This drug was originally a forbidden drug on Fish-Man Island. It was once used by Hody Jones of the New Fish-Man Pirates. Although it became a joke in front of Luo Wen, it still had some effect.
Such a drug would be tantamount to suicide for Whitebeard. It shouldn't be used to excessively increase his strength, but rather to allow him to drain every last drop of life force from his body.
"Marco, what time is it? Why are you still worrying about this?"
The Whitebeard carefully put away the medicine and said with a smile.
He never intended to leave Marine Headquarters alive, so isn't it normal for him to drain his life force before he dies?
His only regret was not being able to fight against Luo Wen. Never having faced the strongest person of the new era was his final regret.
Marco sighed and said nothing more.
In fact, he also had such an Energy Steroids in his chest.
Since there's no going back, let's die a glorious death.