Two Major News Stories That Shocked the World!

Upon the boundless sea.

Beneath the bright, sunny sky.

Across the seas of the East Blue, West Blue, North Blue, South Blue, the Grand Line, and even the New World.

Countless newspapers were spreading today's major news across the world.

"Quick, look at today's headline!"

"Four Emperor Kaido caused havoc at Marine Headquarters, was defeated, and voluntarily surrendered!"

"What!?"

"This is huge news!"

"Four Emperor Kaido was defeated, voluntarily surrendered, and was even imprisoned in Impel Down!"

"..."

Residents on countless islands around the world cheered as they read today's newspapers.

After all, in the eyes of ordinary people, most pirates committed every kind of evil. Whenever they arrived on an island, they did nothing but burn, kill, and plunder. The common people had long hated pirates to the bone. Now that Kaido, one of the Four Emperors of the sea, had been defeated and captured, they were naturally overjoyed.

However, while the civilians celebrated, many pirates and those about to become pirates were gripped by fear.

Because aside from the headline about Kaido's voluntary surrender and capture, there was another world-shaking story on the front page.

Marine Headquarters had added a fourth admiral!

"Marine Headquarters has added a fourth admiral: Roya!"

"The one who subdued Four Emperor Kaido was none other than Marine Headquarters' fourth admiral, Roya!"

"Did you see that? It was because he severely wounded and captured Four Emperor Kaido in this incident that he received such an exceptional promotion!"

"What!? Someone capable of severely wounding Kaido? Just how terrifying is this fourth admiral's strength?"

"..."

Kaido was known as the strongest creature on land, sea, and air. Even the Marine's three admirals joining forces might not necessarily have been able to defeat him. Just how terrifying was this Roya, the man who had wounded Kaido and even forced him to surrender?

And so, the shock that swept the world sparked countless discussions.

At the same time, Roya's name resounded throughout the world, drawing the admiration of civilians and the fear of pirates alike.

The New World was in even greater turmoil.

On an island somewhere in the New World.

The Whitebeard Pirates' Moby Dick was docked by the shore.

Gathered at the shore was Whitebeard, Edward Newgate.

He had already finished reading today's newspaper, and his weathered face was filled with worry.

"Marine Headquarters' fourth admiral, Roya! I never expected the Marines to produce such a troublesome figure, someone capable of wounding Kaido so badly!" Whitebeard said with a frown.

After all, Whitebeard and Kaido had once served aboard the same pirate ship. Whitebeard undoubtedly knew exactly how strong Kaido was.

That was why he could never have imagined that Kaido would be defeated by Roya!

"Pops, what about our plan?" Marco the Phoenix asked from beside him.

"The plan remains unchanged!"

"We must rescue Ace!"

"But judging from the situation now, it seems we'll need to gather more manpower!"

Whitebeard declared with imposing authority.

On Cake Island in Totto Land, the territory controlled by the Four Emperor Big Mom Pirates.

Inside the castle.

Four Emperor Big Mom sat upon her throne, heartily enjoying her food.

Then her eldest son, Charlotte Perospero, rushed in anxiously, clutching today's headline newspaper. His expression was tense, and he shouted between gasps, "This is bad, Mama! Something huge has happened!"

"Hmm?"

"You dare interrupt me while I'm enjoying my dessert?"

"What could possibly be more important than eating such delicious sweets?"

Big Mom shot Perospero a vicious glare, as if warning him. Then she picked up another piece of cake and stuffed it into her mouth.

Perospero was naturally frightened stiff by Big Mom's warning, but after calming down, he still forced himself to speak. "Mama, it's Kaido! Kaido caused havoc at Marine Headquarters, was severely wounded by a Marine admiral, and voluntarily surrendered! He was even thrown into Impel Down!"

"A Marine admiral severely wounded Kaido? And made Kaido surrender voluntarily?"

"What kind of joke is that? Do you think those few people are capable of hurting Kaido? Was it Borsalino, Kuzan, or Sakazuki?"

Big Mom said disdainfully.

Clearly, it was not that she doubted the Marine admirals' strength. She simply had absolute confidence in Kaido's power.

"None of them!"

"It was Marine Headquarters' fourth admiral, Roya!"

"Mama, I have today's newspaper here. I think you should take a look!"

As he spoke, Perospero offered her the newspaper.

Big Mom took it indifferently and glanced at it, only for her expression to change drastically at once.

Because besides the bold headline, the report included photographs of the scene where Kaido had been defeated, as well as pictures of Kaido's wounds!

The moment she saw Kaido's horrifying wound, Big Mom immediately realized that this so-called fourth admiral, Roya, was certainly no ordinary opponent.

"Roya! Fourth admiral, my ass! I'll kill you!"

Then Big Mom began roaring furiously.

As she roared, Big Mom actually unleashed Conqueror's Haki, subjecting all of Cake Island to immense pressure.

A long while later.

Big Mom stopped roaring and looked at Perospero with killing intent filling her eyes. "Arrange a ship immediately. I'm going to Impel Down. I'm going to rescue Kaido!"

"Yes, Mama!" How could Perospero dare defy Big Mom? He could only obey her orders and go make the arrangements.

Somewhere in the seas of the New World.

A magnificent pirate ship was sailing across the waters.

It was the Red-Haired Pirates' Red Force!

After Red-Haired Shanks finished reading the newspaper in his hand, he raised a bottle and drained it in one gulp. His expression was somewhat grim, as though he were deeply worried.

Beside Red-Haired Shanks were Ben Beckman, Yasopp, Lucky Roux, and the others.

"Marine Headquarters' fourth admiral, Roya! To think he could wound Kaido so badly. He's truly no simple man!" Yasopp said in shock.

"Boss, are you worried that this fourth admiral is too strong and might pose a threat to us?" Lucky Roux asked as he gnawed on a chicken leg.

This newspaper carried today's huge story about Kaido's surrender and capture!

"No!"

"That isn't what worries me."

"As pirates, we've always been prepared to face the Marines."

"What I'm worried about is something else!"

Red-Haired Shanks shook his head and explained.

At that moment, Ben Beckman, vice captain of the Red-Haired Pirates, walked over to Red-Haired Shanks. He calmly lit the cigarette between his lips, exhaled a cloud of smoke, and said, "Shanks, I know what you're worried about. The matter of Fire Fist Ace and the Whitebeard Pirates was already extremely serious even without the appearance of this fourth admiral!"

"Yeah, I understand."

Red-Haired Shanks glanced at Ben Beckman, made up his mind, and said, "Let's go. We'll meet Whitebeard ourselves!"