Gern and Kaido's earth-shattering duel on a remote resort island had gone unseen by ordinary civilians, but the terrifying phenomena it produced-
The torn sky, towering pillars of fire, eerie columns of ice that pierced through the island to the seabed, and the undisguised clash of supreme Conqueror's Haki-
Had long since been witnessed through various channels, from distant observations by News Coos to fleeting glimpses from passing ships.
For a time, the intelligence networks of every faction seemed to sprout wings, carrying the news swiftly to every corner of the world.
Although tales of "Kaido of the Beasts" losing one-on-one fights, or even escaping after being captured, were hardly anything new on these seas,
They could even be called his signature routine,
This time, things were entirely different.
The one who defeated him was neither another Emperor of the Sea nor some obscure rising pirate, but a Marine!
He was the Marines' true anchor in the New World, the supreme commander of G-10 Base, the "Fifth Power"-
"Heavenquake," Admiral "White Kirin," Gern Reginald Sigma!
That identity gave the outcome of this battle tremendous significance.
And so, the moment he received the news, "Big News" Morgans, president of the World Economy News Paper, flapped his wings in excitement.
His keen nose for news immediately told him that this was a perfect story!
Soon, freshly printed emergency editions showered every corner of the Four Blues and the Grand Line, accompanied by the cries of News Coos.
The front page carried headlines in bold, striking type:
"'Heavenquake' crushes the 'Beasts'! Marine Admiral Gern defeats Kaido in the New World!"
"The Marines' authority will not be challenged! G-10 Base demonstrates absolute might!"
"The trumpet call of a new era? Marine power rises forcefully in the New World!"
In his report, Morgans used highly