Pluton's return shocks the world, as hidden currents stir and blades turn toward Totto Land!

The towering waves around Wano Country gradually subsided, but the storm stirred up by this war of annihilation was sweeping across the entire sea at an astonishing speed. Wano Country, once closed to the outside world and known as the "land of samurai," had vanished from the map overnight, sinking ten thousand meters beneath the sea along with the Kozuki Clan's centuries of rule.

The jet-black Imperial fleet cut through the raging waves of the New World and slowly entered Dressrosa's harbor. The docks were already packed with people. Zhang Liao led the Imperial troops stationed in Dressrosa, standing in solemn ranks as jet-black dragon banners snapped in the sea breeze, welcoming the victorious soldiers home.

The hatch of the flagship Flying General slowly opened, and Lü Bu stepped out first. His armor was already in tatters, covered in marks left by blades and scorching energy. Battle lust still lingered on his face. With Sky Piercer resting at an angle across his shoulder, every step he took made the stone paving of the docks tremble slightly.

Ma Chao followed close behind, still clad in silver-white armor patterned in black, though a shallow sword mark now marred his shoulder-the only wound Zoro had managed to inflict with all his strength before dying. Behind the two, fifty thousand elite Imperial soldiers marched off their respective warships in perfect step, every face bearing the hardened resolve and pride of veterans who had survived countless battles.

"General Fengxian, General Ma Chao, thank you for your efforts." Zhang Liao hurried forward and saluted them with cupped hands. "His Majesty has been waiting in the palace for some time. He specifically sent me here to welcome you both."

Lü Bu waved a hand and said casually, "What efforts? We only slaughtered a tiny country and played