The World Government Falls Silent, Dragon Breaks Free

Half a month later.

The seas of the New World were quieter than ever before.

In port taverns, no one spoke of the Flying Fleet's ambitions anymore.

No one slammed a table and shouted about "ruling the skies," either.

Because everyone knew the skies over the New World now belonged to one name.

Azure Dragon.

Pirate ships that had once sailed brazenly began keeping a low profile.

They furled their flags.

They stowed their cannons.

Many pirate crews even went out of their way to avoid the Edd War Waters.

They would rather sail three extra days than approach those waters.

No one wanted to look up on a calm morning and see thunderclouds gathering overhead.

Only to be struck into the deep sea, ship and all, a moment later.

Mary Geoise.

The Room of Authority.

Heavy curtains hung over the windows, shutting out the sunlight.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was oppressive.

Several detailed battle reports lay spread across the long table.

The complete footage of the Battle of Edd War.

Joint confirmation from multiple officers.

On the first page of the report—

[Confirmed: The Flying Pirates have been annihilated.]

[Confirmed: The great pirate Golden Lion Shiki has been killed in battle.]

The Five Elders remained composed as they read that much.

A dangerous pirate crew had been wiped out, along with a top-tier pirate who threatened the world order.

For the World Government, it should have been good news.

On the surface—

It was a victory.

But they kept turning the pages.

To the assessment of his abilities.

To the scale of destruction.

To the final page—

``` [Estimated range of Thunder Prison: sufficient to destroy a medium-sized island with ease.]

[Estimated peak voltage: far beyond the normal destructive limits of a Devil Fruit.]

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