War of the Emperors!

At Golden City, the two Five Emperor pirate crews were holding a lively banquet.

The world's greatest entertainment city was incredibly bustling.

Yet amid such liveliness, one person seemed rather uncomfortable, perhaps finding it too noisy.

"Third Sister, what's wrong?"

Seeing that Gion seemed off, Robin asked with concern.

"Nothing. It's just a little too noisy here!"

"Sisters, you have fun. I'll head back and rest first!"

Gion rarely attended the various gatherings of the Dark Night Pirates because her identity was somewhat sensitive.

Even when she occasionally attended, she would leave soon afterward.

But today was different. It was not that she disliked this place; she simply found it a little too noisy.

"Alright, go get some proper rest!"

"Mm!"

Gion nodded, then got up and left.

Seeing that her teacher was about to leave, Kuina, who had been talking with Reiju, immediately followed after her.

Wherever Gion went, she went too!

"Teacher, wait for me!"

"Kuina, why are you following me? Have some fun today!"

"No, Teacher. I still don't think I'm strong enough!"

In her recent battle with Hawkeye, Kuina had been defeated by a single slash, which left her deeply discouraged.

Seeing Kuina's determined gaze, Gion sighed.

She rubbed Kuina's hair.

"Alright, then. Let's find somewhere quiet!"

Gion was more than willing to teach such a diligent student.

The two of them then prepared to find a quiet place.

Rumble!

Suddenly, a crimson radiance lit up the night sky, accompanied by the roar of thunder.

At the sight, both the Dark Night Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates looked skyward. Crimson lightning tore through the black night sky and struck in the direction of Evernight Island!

"Is that... the boss fighting someone?!"

The Red Hair Pirates were all too familiar with that crimson lightning. It was