Time flew, and before anyone knew it, early spring of the year 1495 in the sea circle calendar had arrived.
This seemingly ordinary year was destined to leave an indelible mark on maritime history.
The long-standing feud between the Roger Pirates and the Flying Pirates had finally reached the point of no return.
Although Roger still tried to avoid a war, Golden Lion could no longer rein in his ambition...
Within just a few days, every officer of the Flying Pirates in the New World with a bounty exceeding five hundred million had begun answering the summons, converging from seas far and wide.
News that the two legendary pirate crews were about to clash head-on shook the entire New World like a gathering storm that threatened to destroy everything.
And the Marines watched it all coldly, like hunters lying in wait at the edge of the storm...
An observation ship in the waters of the New World.
"Fleet Admiral Kong! Fleet Admiral Kong!" The intelligence officer stared at the massive pirate fleet nearby and shouted into the Den Den Mushi, his voice trembling.
"Urgent military intelligence! The Flying Pirates appear to have located the Roger Pirates.
Their forces will most likely make contact in Edd War, and a full-scale war could break out!!!"
Meanwhile, at Marine Headquarters in Marineford.
Kong slowly hung up the Den Den Mushi. The sound of his knuckles tapping the desk rang out distinctly in the spacious room.
His gaze swept across the chart on the wall, where Edd War had been heavily circled in red.
"Edd War..." Kong fell silent for a long moment, then abruptly pressed a dedicated communications button on his desk. His commanding voice rang throughout headquarters.
**"All general-class officers at headquarters, report to the Strategy Conference Room immediately for