The Paramount War had ended.
But the impact of this massive war on the entire world was far from over.
The scope of the war and the forces swept up in it were unprecedented. Its sheer scale and ferocity had left everyone shaken.
The Marines, the Shichibukai, River, Blackbeard, Red-Hair of the Four Emperors, Whitebeard of the Four Emperors, and the jailers who had escaped Impel Down.
Even a rough count of the various factions and individuals who had joined the war yielded a staggering number.
The balance of power in the New World had been shattered by this war. One of the four pirate emperors had suddenly fallen, and the impact on the once-calm seas would be devastating.
The Whitebeard Pirates had suffered tremendous losses in this war.
In fact, one wrong turn could see this once-mighty force fall apart entirely.
"The war may be over, but an even greater storm could be coming soon!"
"Whitebeard has fallen. Who will rise to take his place?"
"River is incredibly powerful, but he isn't a pirate. Will it be Blackbeard? The man who stole Whitebeard's Devil Fruit power? I heard he has the powers of two Devil Fruits. It's hard to imagine!"
"The Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates-the two emperors are already itching to make a move. They're clearly interested in Whitebeard's territory."
"Will the once-strongest crew among the Four Emperors be swallowed up and destroyed?"
"Or will someone as powerful as Whitebeard emerge from their ranks to shoulder the burden?"
Across the Grand Line, countless pirates were discussing the situation. The aftermath of the war was hardly promising, and a violent storm could strike at any moment.
"Marco the Phoenix? Whether it's strength or sheer presence, he still seems a little short of an Emperor Class powerhouse."
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