Several days later.
In the New World.
A Marine warship sped toward Buffam Waters.
Suddenly, it adjusted its course slightly.
Sakazuki stood at the bow, his cloak emblazoned with "Justice" billowing behind him.
With his arms folded across his chest, he spoke:
"Has new information come in?"
"Carol."
Carol approached from behind.
"Yes."
"According to the latest report,"
"Kaido appeared in the Bacchus Islands an hour ago."
"We've already changed course and are heading there."
Sakazuki nodded.
Meanwhile, Kaido had no idea he was about to become test material for a bunch of mad scientists...
The New World, Wano Country.
The residence of Kuri's daimyo.
As he watched the many samurai under his command,
and the noisy scene they made,
a hint of helplessness crossed Kozuki Oden's face.
Then he returned to his study.
He took out the ancient book he had obtained from his father.
"The World Map of the Ten Thousand Nations."
Before he knew it, he had leafed through it many times.
When he looked up, the sun had already crossed most of the sky.
He gazed at the sky for a long time.
Across the sea, there must be enormous creatures and powerful people beyond anything I can imagine.
I want to see them!
I want to experience the world!
Oden finally made up his mind.
His left hand unconsciously settled on his sword hilt and tightened.
I have to...
Set sail!
In this world where Whitebeard was already gone,
Oden, too, embarked on a different path to discovering the world...
The West Blue, the site of Garp and Chinjao's arranged duel.
The shore of Carli Island.
An enormous pirate ship had arrived early and anchored by the shore.
Leading the pirates was the current leader of Flower Country's official pirate organization,
the Happo