Two Headlines That Shocked the Entire World!

Across the boundless ocean.

Beneath the bright, sunny sky.

Whether in the East Blue, West Blue, North Blue, South Blue, the Grand Line, or even the waters of the New World.

Countless newspapers spread today's major news across the world.

"Quick, look at today's headline!"

"One of the Four Emperors, Kaido, caused havoc at Marine Headquarters, was defeated, and surrendered voluntarily!"

"What!?"

"This is huge news!"

"One of the Four Emperors, Kaido, was defeated, surrendered voluntarily, and was even thrown into Impel Down!"

"..."

Residents on countless islands around the world cheered after reading 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 despised pirates to the bone. Now that Kaido, one of the Four Emperors of the sea, had been defeated and arrested, they were naturally overjoyed.

However, while the common people rejoiced, many pirates—and those planning to become pirates—were gripped by terror.

Because aside from the headline about Kaido's voluntary surrender and arrest, the newspapers carried another headline that shocked the entire world.

Marine Headquarters had added a fourth admiral!

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

"The one who subdued Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, was Marine Headquarters' Fourth Admiral, Roya!"

"Did you see that? He was granted a special promotion precisely because he severely wounded and arrested Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, during this incident!"

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

"..."

Kaido was known as the strongest creature in land, sea, and air. Even the three Marine admirals working together might not necessarily defeat him. Just how terrifying was Roya's strength, if he could wound Kaido and even force him to surrender?

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

At the same time, Roya's name resounded throughout the world, drawing admiration from common people and fear from pirates alike.

The New World was even more restless.

On an island somewhere in the New World.

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

Gathered on the shore was Whitebeard, Edward Newgate.

He had also finished reading today's paper, 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 actually capable of injuring Kaido this badly!" Whitebeard said with a frown.

After all, Whitebeard and Kaido had once served aboard the same pirate ship. Whitebeard had no doubts whatsoever about Kaido's strength.

That was why he could not imagine that Kaido had actually been defeated by Roya!

"Pops, what about our plan?" Marco asked from the side.

"The plan remains unchanged!"

"We must rescue Ace!"

"But judging from the situation, 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 Big Mom Pirates.

Inside the castle.

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

Then her eldest son, Charlotte Perospero, rushed in in a panic. Clutching today's headline newspaper, he shouted breathlessly, "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 this delicious dessert?"

Big Mom shot Perospero a vicious glare, as though 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 himself, he still forced the words out. "Mama, it's Kaido! Kaido attacked Marine Headquarters, was severely wounded by a Marine admiral, and surrendered voluntarily! He's even been locked up in Impel Down!"

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

"What kind of joke is that? Do you think those few can hurt Kaido? Was it Borsalino, Kuzan, or Sakazuki?"

Big Mom said disdainfully.

Apparently, it was not that she doubted the strength of the three Marine admirals. Rather, she simply had absolute confidence in Kaido's strength.

"None of them!"

"It was Marine Headquarters' Fourth Admiral, Roya!"

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

As he spoke, Perospero presented the newspaper.

Big Mom took it without much interest and glanced at it. Her expression immediately changed drastically.

Besides the bold headline, the report contained photographs of Kaido's defeat and the wound on his body.

The moment she saw Kaido's horrifying wound, Big Mom immediately realized that this man called the Fourth Admiral, Roya, was certainly no ordinary opponent.

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

Big Mom immediately began roaring.

As she roared, Big Mom even released Conqueror's Haki, causing a crushing pressure to sweep across all of Cake Island.

A long while later.

Big Mom stopped roaring and looked at Perospero with murderous intent. "Arrange a ship immediately. I'm going to Impel Down. I'm bringing Kaido out!"

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

In a stretch of sea within the New World.

A magnificent pirate ship was sailing across the waves.

It was the Red-Haired Pirates' Red Force!

After reading the newspaper in his hand, Red-Haired Shanks raised a bottle and drained it in one gulp. His expression was somewhat grim, as though something weighed heavily on his mind.

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

"Marine Headquarters' Fourth Admiral, Roya! To wound Kaido like that—he's certainly no simple man!" Yasopp said in shock.

"Boss, are you worried that this Fourth Admiral is too strong and could threaten us?" Lucky Roux asked as he gnawed on a chicken leg.

This newspaper carried the huge story of Kaido's surrender and arrest.

"No!"

"That's not what worries me."

"As pirates, we've long 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, the first mate of the Red-Haired Pirates, walked over to Red-Haired Shanks. He calmly lit the cigarette between his lips, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "Shanks, I know what you're worried about. As for Fire Fist Ace and the Whitebeard Pirates, even without the emergence of this Fourth Admiral, the situation is already extremely serious!"

"Mm, I understand."

Red-Haired Shanks glanced at Ben Beckman, made up his mind, and said, "Come on. We're going to meet Whitebeard ourselves!"