Big Mom Is Big Mom

It has to be said, that Big Mom truly something else; her strength is indeed extraordinary! The power of the Four Emperors is beyond doubt. Just look at where that giant sword energy Shockwave passed; the originally calm sea surface was suddenly sliced open as if by an incredibly sharp blade, without any warning! This terrifying power was beyond everyone's imagination, leaving everyone speechless!

As the sea was cleaved open, a bottomless chasm suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes. The depth of the chasm was as if the earth had been forcibly torn apart, which made people's hair stand on end.

At this breathtaking moment, a hearty laugh suddenly resounded through the sky, "Gulalalalala!" The laughter was like a thunderclap, deafening, and it came from the Whitebeard.

With a smile on his face, the Whitebeard faced the Big Mom's fierce attack without fear. His tall and imposing figure appeared exceptionally resolute and courageous at that moment.

Immediately afterward, Whitebeard activated his Quake-Quake ability without hesitation. The huge sword in his hand instantly burst forth with a dazzling white light, like a blazing sun hanging high in the sky.

"Boom!" Just as the Big Mom's attack swept in like Gale, about to strike Whitebeard hard, he suddenly swung his greatsword with unparalleled power, slashing straight at the giant sword Shockwave like Inazuma!

A deafening roar erupted as Whitebeard's attack was so powerful that it completely shattered Big Mom's terrifying giant sword energy Shockwave! This scene left everyone speechless, giving them a deeper understanding of Whitebeard's strength.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, Moke sat leisurely on a Sky Island. Beside him stood ten powerful figures: Enel, Weevil, Jinbe, Shiryu, Gizas Jesus Burgess, Katrin Demi, Basque Vasco Shot, Ulti Pizarro, Page One.

At this moment, Moke was completely immersed in the experience and insights he gained from the new Devil Fruit he had just eaten, as if everything outside of him was irrelevant. His thoughts wandered within the power of the Devil Fruit, constantly exploring its mysteries and potential.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Gold City, a fierce battle was unfolding. Ten powerful warriors— Ape King Burns, Ata, Brook, Perona, Baby-5, Sugar, Monet, Rebecca, Ms. Miss Goldenweek, and Carina— remained in Gold City, on high alert to prevent any unforeseen events.

Meanwhile, Shiryu, Katrin Demi, Basque Vasco Shot, Avalo Pizarro, and Carina had already eaten the Devil Fruit that Moke had carefully prepared for them.

Shiryu obtained the Logia Static-Static Fruit, which allows him to control the power of static electricity and unleash powerful electric currents to attack enemies; Carina, on the other hand, obtained the Paramecia Barrier-Barrier Fruit, which allows her to create indestructible barriers to protect herself and her teammates.

Katrin Demi's Bouncy-Bouncy Fruit allows her to stretch and contract like rubber, and she can also turn her body into a bouncy ball to attack; Basque Vasco Shot's Ancient Zoan Emperor Crocodile Form Zoan him immense strength and tough skin, making him invincible in battle;

Abaro Pizarro's Mythical Zoan Qiongqi Form grants him immense power and unique abilities.

After consuming Devil Fruit, these five individuals experienced a tremendous increase in strength, undergoing dramatic changes in their bodies and abilities. They were brimming with confidence in their newfound power and eager to demonstrate their skills in battle... This explains Moke's immense confidence. After all, with the combined strength of him, Enel, Weevil, and the other three, they certainly had enough to challenge Kaido's crew. Especially impressive was the Paramecia Bullet- Bouncy-Bouncy Fruit possessed by Catarina Demi, whose abilities were truly astonishing. Among these individuals, Shiryu, who consumed the Logia Static- Static-Static Fruit, experienced an even more dramatic and terrifying increase in strength.

It's no exaggeration to say that Shiryu's current strength is completely comparable to Enel and Weevil, definitely at the Sub-Emperor Level). Moreover, compared to Enel, Shiryu not only doesn't have Haki in Haki, but actually excels in this area; compared to Weevil, he also doesn't have any disadvantages in speed. Although he might not be Enel's match in a real fight, considering all his abilities, Shiryu is undoubtedly the strongest of the three.

It is no exaggeration to say that Shiryu has now reached a near-perfect level. His strength and skills are now consummate, leaving almost no flaws. He is like an impregnable fortress, flawless in both attack and defense, making him impossible to attack.

Unless one possesses absolute power, it's unlikely anyone could withstand the sharp longsword in his hand. The sword seemed to have a life of its own in his grasp; each swing carried the force of a thunderbolt, sending chills down one's spine.

At this moment, Shiryu stood at the bow of the ship, his figure appearing exceptionally tall and imposing in the sunlight. His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed on the distant sea, as if he could pierce through the layers of waves and see the enemy hidden in the deep sea.

His excitement was palpable, and even his hands trembled slightly with emotion. He knew very well that what followed was a breathtaking battle, a fierce fight that would be recorded in history.

In his field of vision, the All-Stars King and Queen, the three members of the Six Runners—Who's Who, Black Maria, and Sasaki —along with the Shinuchi Speed, Babanuki, Babanuki, Daifugo Dobon, and others, appeared one after another before him. These people were all elites in Kaido's pirate crew, each possessing formidable strength and unique skills.

Not only that, countless artificial Devil Fruit User and countless ordinary pirates also surged in like a tide. They densely covered the entire sea surface, like a boundless black ocean, bringing an endless sense of oppression.

However, just as Ban Jin was halfway through his King, he suddenly felt as if he had been struck by a powerful force. His body trembled violently, and a strong premonition surged within him like a raging storm. This premonition came on so suddenly that he was completely unprepared, instantly engulfing him in a sea of unease.

King's words were abruptly cut off as if by an invisible hand. His lips parted slightly, but no sound came out. Although he hadn't finished speaking, everyone present understood. They all understood the profound meaning behind King's unfinished words from his sudden interruption and the terrified expression on his face.

Thus, everyone's gaze was drawn by a mysterious force, focusing unanimously on Kaido. It was as if he were the key to unraveling the mystery, and everyone expected him to provide a reasonable explanation.

Kaido's expression turned somewhat grim under everyone's gaze. He remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering how to handle the situation. Finally, he slowly shook his head and said, "Charlotte Linlin won't break her promise." However, his tone wasn't as resolute as his words; instead, it revealed a hint of hesitation and uncertainty.

Seeing this, Queen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a half-smile. He interjected meaningfully, "Captain, did you encounter any trouble on the way?" His words carried a hint of doubt, clearly indicating that he did not entirely believe Kaido's answer.

A name suddenly flashed through Kaido's mind—"Whitebeard." This name, like a dazzling Inazuma of lightning, pierced the dark night sky, instantly illuminating his thoughts. His eyes suddenly lit up, as if all the fog had been dispelled in that instant, and everything became clear.

King and Queen, who were standing nearby, noticed Kaido's change. They exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise and agreement in each other's eyes. They both understood that this was indeed a very likely scenario.

Recalling the events of the Summit War, Moke had unhesitatingly helped the Whitebeard Pirates, relieving them of their immediate crisis. Therefore, if Moke were to ask the Whitebeard Pirates to stop the Big Mom Pirates for him, given Whitebeard's generous and righteous character, he would certainly agree without hesitation.

Thinking of this, King and Queen breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they had anticipated the current situation. After all, Moke was not a fool, and he would not sit idly by and wait to be killed in the face of the combined attack of two Emperor Level pirate crews.

Their captain might not be good at scheming, as he prefers to crush his enemies with sheer force. However, as his right-hand men, King and Queen have to think things through carefully. When they decided to join forces with the Big Mom Pirates, they had already prepared for the worst.

The worst-case scenario is that the Whitebeard Pirates will step forward and block one of the two Emperor Level pirate crews. In that case, one of their Emperor Level pirate crews would be able to engage in a fierce one-on-one battle with the Moke Pirates.

At that moment, King and Queen turned around and realized that they had brought all the manpower they could. They had even transferred some people from Wano Country. Looking back now, this decision was incredibly wise.

The Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral represents the highest authority of the Marine Headquarters, and the entire Marines carry out their justice under his Fleet Admiral. However, with the perverse actions of the World Government controlled by the Celestial Dragons, divisions have arisen within the Marine Headquarters, leading to a gradual weakening of Fleet Admiral Akainu's control. As a result, Akainu has become the most humiliated Fleet Admiral in history, utterly Akainu compared to his Fleet Admiral, Sengoku.

As is well known, during the Sengoku period, the entire Marine Headquarters was a monolithic entity. This was directly related to Sengoku's moderate justice and military management style. Sengoku established a strong sense of unity within the Marine Headquarters through his virtue. Apart from the exceptional Garp the Hero, almost no one dared to confront Sengoku head-on. However, the Garp the Hero shared the same values as Sengoku, and the two were also comrades who respected each other.

The first is Fujitora. Fujitora is righteous, but his righteousness does not belong to the Celestial Dragons, but to the people. In this era where pirates and the Revolutionary Army are rampant, the choice of justice is not limited to the government. Now, Fujitora and Akainu have developed a great divergence, and this divergence will intensify with the help of the Revolutionary Army. The Marine Headquarters, which represents the interests of the Celestial Dragons, cannot be the place where Fujitora realizes his own sense of justice.

The second is Smoker. So far, Luffy has a zero-win record against Smoker, but Smoker has gradually become skeptical in his interactions with Luffy. Smoker was originally Aokiji's subordinate and was deeply influenced by Aokiji's sense of justice. Moreover, Smoker is an upright Marine who has long had disagreements with the World Government.

The third is Admiral Ryokugyu. Like Fujitora, Ryokugyu joined the Navy through conscription. However, Ryokugyu Aokiji as lazy as Aokiji and ignores Akainu. Perhaps Ryokugyu is the second Aokiji. As fellow civilian experts, they must only uphold their own sense of justice.

Fourth on the list is Grant, hailed as Supernova in the Navy. He was originally in the same unit as Aokiji and idolized Aokiji immensely. However, Aokiji's departure from the Navy led to a comprehensive crackdown on Aokiji faction, and Grant was among those targeted. Grant had ample reason to leave the Navy, and that reason was Aokiji; the appeal of an idol is always immense.

The last one is Koby. Koby is Garp's prized student and is now considered a hero. Koby's sense of justice is very pure. Perhaps Koby will not betray the government, but there is a high possibility that Koby will turn his back on Akainu. After all, Koby once confronted Akainu during the Summit War. In the future, Koby will become an important figure who shakes Akainu's position, just like Aokiji.

Akainu is arguably the most unfortunate Fleet Admiral to date. Not only does he have poor control over the Marine Headquarters, but he is also completely suppressed by the upper echelons of the government. However, in this Great Pirate Era, the standards of justice and evil are inherently blurred. Coupled with the rise of pirates and the influence of the Revolutionary Army, Akainu's Marine Headquarters is bound to be unstable and turbulent.

"Hehehe..."

Kaido suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter echoing across the sea, as if the entire ocean trembled at his confidence. His eyes flashed with a fierce light, revealing an unparalleled domineering Haki.

"Dealing with that Moke is no problem for me alone!" Kaido's voice was like thunder, shaking everyone to their core.

Foz-Foe reminded him, "Captain, once we pass that small island, we'll reach Moke's Gold City."

Kaido casually waved his hand and commanded, "Full speed ahead!"

However, before he could finish speaking, a terrifying force, like a huge storm, swept in from the small island not far ahead.

"Bang... bang... bang..."

On the pirate ship, those who were slightly weaker were struck as if by a heavy hammer; their faces turned pale, and they swayed precariously. Some were even directly blasted away by the force, crashing heavily onto the deck.

Those who were weaker fell one after another, utterly powerless to resist. This force came on suddenly and without warning, catching everyone off guard.

Kaido, King, Queen, and three of the Six Commanders—Who's Who, Black Maria, and Sasaki —all narrowed their eyes in unison, as if drawn by something, their gazes fixed on the small island ahead.

"Conqueror's Haki... Is this a reminder? Or a warning?" King pondered to himself, feeling utterly puzzled by this sudden surge of power. This power was strong and mysterious, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.

However, King's mind was as swift as Inazuma, and he instantly realized the problem. "Captain, I'm afraid Moke's gang is on this island!" His voice was deep and serious, revealing an undeniable certainty.

Queen, standing to the side, was taken aback at first, seemingly surprised by the idea, but he quickly recovered and nodded in deep agreement.

"After all, their stronghold is the Gold City, known as the world's number one entertainment city..." Queen continued, "Anyone would be heartbroken if they damaged it. So, they would definitely be waiting for us on this island beforehand to prevent the Gold City from being destroyed."

Queen's analysis was logical and well-reasoned, with each point supported by ample evidence, making it irrefutable. Everyone listened with deep admiration for his keen insight. Just as everyone was immersed in Queen's brilliant analysis, his tone suddenly changed, and a hint of worry appeared in his previously confident words.

"However..." Queen paused, seemingly considering how to express his thoughts, "In that case, they must have already arranged everything perfectly on this island!" His voice revealed unease about the unknown, instantly making the previously relaxed atmosphere heavy.

It's not that Akainu's strength is unworthy of being the Fleet Admiral, it's just that his appointment as Akainu Fleet Admiral feels somewhat abrupt.

Even now that Akainu is the Fleet Admiral, many people can still boss Akainu around. If it were when Akainu was still Marine Admiral, I'd like to see who would dare to be so presumptuous.

It seems that the Navy began its organizational structure after entering the New World. After Sengoku stepped down as Fleet Admiral, we gradually discovered that in the New World, the World Government had many other agencies and organizations, some of which were on par with the Navy, and some of which were superior to the Navy.

People from before the Sengoku, as well as those who announced their retirement, would report to the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Kong. However, Akainu always bypassed Kong and reported directly to the Five Elders.

On the surface, Akainu Fleet Admiral has been elevated, but in reality, for the Five Elders, the Navy is merely a subordinate relationship.

Even though Akainu didn't buy it at all, as the World Government's intelligence agency, CP0 seemed to be above the Navy, and Rob Lucci was just an officer.

A CP9 officer who returned to CP0 and was defeated by Luffy still exudes confidence even when facing the Fleet Admiral. This is undoubtedly a significant blow to Akainu. Rob Lucci's willingness to directly command Akainu is something others find unacceptable.

As the Navy's top combat force, Sengoku, like Akainu, started from the ranks of a common soldier and gradually rose through the Sengoku to become the Fleet Admiral. However, before becoming the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku experienced far more battles than Akainu and defeated more enemies than Akainu.

While Akainu's performance in the Summit War was undoubtedly outstanding, people ultimately only remembered Blackbeard acquiring the Akainu being utterly defeated by Whitebeard. Therefore, Akainu needed a victory to defend his success.

Sengoku and Garp are arguably the best duo. Putting aside their pursuit of Roger, their ability to defeat Golden Lion Shiki together speaks volumes about their glorious achievements. Therefore, what Akainu needs is the ability to defeat an epic-level pirate to safeguard his position as Fleet Admiral.

After Akainu became Fleet Admiral, Aokiji left, leaving two Marine Admiral vacant. Akainu then recruited Fujitora and Ryokugyu through the World Military Draft, but their appointment as Admiral proved to be a major headache for Akainu.

Ryokugyu is slightly better; he seems to be someone who can get along with Akainu, and he also follows Akainu's absolutist spirit.

Upon hearing Queen's words, Kaido felt a flicker of doubt. He raised his thick eyebrows slightly, seemingly unconcerned about Queen's concerns. However, the next moment, Kaido suddenly let out a deep and unrestrained laugh, a laugh that reverberated through the air like Thunder, making one's eardrums ache.

"Hehehe..." Kaido's laughter continued for a while before gradually subsiding. His voice rang out again, carrying an undeniable majesty, "Isn't this even better!" His words revealed a desire for challenge and contempt for the enemy, as if the other party's elaborate plan was nothing more than a farce in his eyes.

After the laughter subsided, Kaido's piercing gaze swept over everyone present. Finally, his eyes settled on five people: King, Queen, Who's-Who, Black Maria, and Sasaki. Then, in a commanding tone, he said, "King, Queen, Who's-Who, Black Maria, and Sasaki, you will all come with me to the island!" His voice, like a booming bell, resonated through the air, seemingly piercing the clouds, carrying an irresistible authority and power. His voice, like a thunderclap, instilled fear in everyone, leaving them no room for disobedience.

Upon hearing this voice, the five men who had been called trembled violently, as if they had been awed by an invisible force. Their eyes met, and they could see the awe and obedience they felt for Kaido in each other's eyes. Then, they responded in unison, "Yes, Captain!" The voices were neat and loud, without the slightest hesitation, as if they were the result of long-term training and perfect coordination.

Immediately afterward, Kaido's sharp gaze swept over the other crew members, and he continued to issue orders, "Speed, Babanuki, Daifugo, you lead all the Shinuchi, bypass this island, and go directly to attack the Gold City!" His words were concise and clear, without the slightest hesitation, but they revealed an undeniable determination.

"Yes, Captain!" the others responded in unison, their voices equally crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation. They were filled with awe and obedience to Kaido's orders, just as soldiers obey their generals, without any doubt or questioning.

Kaido holds an unparalleled position within the Beast Pirates. Every decision he makes is like a royal decree, and no one dares to raise the slightest objection. His authority and power are deeply ingrained in the hearts of every crew member, compelling them to execute his orders unconditionally. Therefore, when he issued these two orders, everyone acted without hesitation, and not a single person raised any objections.