In the deepest reaches of Pangaea Castle, inside the Flower Room.
There was no light around them, only a faint, eerie glow reflected off the floor tiles.
The Five Elders, usually so lofty and untouchable, were all kneeling on the cold floor.
All five pressed their foreheads firmly against the ground, the backs of their clothes already soaked with cold sweat.
The long-bearded Elder swallowed, his voice trembling:
"Lord Imu..."
"Vegapunk has defected to Eclipse, taking his core research findings and Punk Records with him."
"The Ancient Power Furnace on Egghead Island was detonated. The entire island has sunk."
"We can no longer suppress the newspapers around the world."
The blond Elder lowered his head even farther, urgency creeping into his voice:
"Eclipse's technology combines ancient technology with Otherworldly Creations."
"They are building a flying battleship that defies all reason."
"Once that battleship is complete, Mary Geoise will face a devastating attack."
The Elder holding a cane raised his head, his eyes filled with terror:
"The regular Marines and CP0 are now completely incapable of keeping Kahn in check."
"We beg you to issue a divine decree, Lord Imu."
"Activate the Ancient Weapon, Uranus!"
"Erase all of Wano Country from the map, along with Eclipse's base!"
Having finished, all five slammed their heads against the stone floor, not daring to make another sound.
Behind the lofty Empty Throne, the curtains slowly stirred.
A slender black silhouette wearing a tall crown sat on the throne, toying with a butterfly.
The silhouette turned, a pair of scarlet, ringed eyes settling on the Five Elders.
A cold, hoarse voice came from behind the throne:
"You useless fools."
"The order built over eight hundred years has been torn apart by a thirteen-year-old brat."
The Five Elders trembled in terror, unable to offer even a