After dealing with everything, Xia Chen did not return to Egghead Island immediately, but instead went back to Amazon Lily.
He dealt with various matters after the battle on Amazon Lily. After all, he had lived there for half a year, and it felt like home to him.
That's why he was so angry when he learned that Shamrock and his men were coming to attack Amazon Lily. Who wouldn't be angry if they were outside and suddenly heard that their home was about to be raided?
For the next few days, Xia Chen stayed on Amazon Lily, spending all his time with Hancock.
After all... his days are numbered!
Several more days passed, and Xia Chen sat on the edge of a cliff on Amazon Lily, gazing at the distant sea.
Enjoy this moment of peace!
To be fair, the scenery in the Calm Belt is quite beautiful, with the calm sea surface occasionally rippling and Sea Kings leaping out of the water from time to time.
Suddenly, a series of noises broke the silence.
"Brubrubru! Brubrubru!..."
Xia Chen took out a Den Den Mushi from his pocket, and the moment the call connected, Luffy's excited voice came from the other end.
" Xia Chen!! We've arrived in Elbaf, when are you coming?"
"There are so many giants here, and we even saw Dorry and Brogy! How interesting!"
"Especially this huge tree here, Franky said it was the material used for our ships, it's called something like the Treasure Tree Adang?"
"It's Treasure Tree Adam, you idiot!"
Usopp's corrective voice rang out at just the right moment.
Hearing the chattering voices of the group, Xia Chen couldn't help but smile, and then said:
"I'm coming right away!"
After saying that, Xia Chen hung up the Den Den Mushi, slowly stood up, and looked at the distant sea.
The next moment, his figure vanished from the spot.
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At this moment, at the Beasts Pirates' base in the New World.
A huge, burly man with horns on his head sat in front of a small mound, constantly pouring wine into his mouth.
After a long while, he put down the wine pot, the wine flowing down his throat and soaking his clothes.
This person is none other than Kaido!
"Hiccup~"
Kaido couldn't help but burp, a slight blush appearing on his cheeks.
On the mound in front of him was a wooden sign with several words clearly visible on it.
[The Tomb of Charlotte Linlin, one of the Four Emperors!]
This is the tomb Kaido built for Big Mom; of course, it's just a cenotaph.
Drunk, Kaido looked up at the sky and whispered:
" Linlin, old woman! Why did you leave so early?"
"We've known each other for so long!"
"And you old hag died so young! Now I don't even know who to fight with!"
"But you can rest in peace now, Boss Xia Chen wiped out the World Government!"
"Let them be so arrogant, daring to mess with Boss Xia Chen, they're asking for death!"
"But Boss Xia Chen's strength is getting stronger and stronger! I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to see his back again in my lifetime!"
Kaido said calmly, but there was not a trace of dejection in his tone.
Because he knew that Xia Chen was not on the same level as him, or rather, not on the same level as anyone else in this world.
It's normal not to be as good as someone like that!
After all, he couldn't imagine how many powerful beings could single-handedly wipe out the World Government!
In short, he was stronger than he could have imagined.
Kaido looked up at the sky and then said:
" The World Government no longer exists. The Navy has taken over its role, providing protection for civilians, but without the exploitation of the World Government World Government, and without those disgusting Celestial Dragons!"
"The navy is much better now compared to other countries, which is good news for a pirate like me!"
"The navy has reduced the restrictions on me a lot these days!"
"If that's the case, then... it's time to usher in a new era for pirates!"
At this point, Kaido's eyes narrowed, and a sharp glint flashed in them.
"The world's pirates... it's time for another king to appear!"
Kaido low voice.
He unexpectedly learned that the last Road Poneglyph was in Elbaf. Combined with the three he currently had, he could complete the four road signs and finally pinpoint the location of Laugh Tale.
And he... will compete with the Straw Hat Boy in Elbaf for the fourth Poneglyph rubbing, and at the same time, decide who will become the Pirate King.
No, wait! Maybe it's not just Straw Hat Boy.
He knew that Xia Chen had no interest in Pirate King; if he wanted to, he would already be the King of the World, not some Pirate King.
But Xia Chen had no such thoughts!
Otherwise, he wouldn't dare compete with the Straw Hat Pirates.
With this in mind, Kaido slowly stood up. It was time to set off for Elbaf!
On the other side, off the coast of Elbaf.
A pirate ship also arrived at this place, and anyone here would recognize it as the ship of one of the Three Emperors Red Hair.
On the ship, Shanks stood at the bow, gazing at the faintly visible Elbaf in the distance, a smile playing on his lips.
"It's been a long time since I've been here, Elbaf!"
"Yes, the last time I came here was when we were dealing with Loki!"
Ben Beckman slowly walked forward, took a drag of his cigarette, and then spoke.
"Um!"
Red Hair nodded.
"Judging by the time Luffy and the others should have arrived by now!"
"Now let's see who will become the Pirate King!"
A slight smile appeared on the Red Hair's lips, and his eyes gleamed.
"I never imagined Luffy would actually grow this strong. It seems your words about betting your arm on the new era weren't just empty talk!"
Ben Beckman sighed softly.
"Hahaha..."
"Of course! I have excellent taste, you know!"
The Red Hair laughed loudly, then looked into the distance.
I can't wait!
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Final Circle:
Straw Hat Boy Luffy, Three Emperors!
Kaido of the Beasts of the Three Emperors and the Hundred Beasts!
Red-Haired Shanks of the Three Emperors!
!!!