Even after leaving the time rift, the images of the Paramount War still echoed in everyone's minds. The atmosphere in the Joint Fleet became heavy, but their resolve was even stronger—they had to stop Imu and prevent the tragedy from repeating itself on any timeline.
"According to the data from the time rift," Sabo analyzed gravely, " Imu's ' Final Order ' plan has entered its final stage. He's mobilizing all his forces, preparing to forcibly unify all timelines." Ace's fist flared with flames. "Then stop him before he finishes!" Luffy tightened his Straw Hat: "This time, we must protect everyone!" Allen's Time Perception expanded, his brow furrowed. "The balance of the New World is collapsing... The Four Emperors are all making their final choices..."
Sure enough, as the fleet ventured deeper into the New World, they witnessed immense upheaval:
Blackbeard is expanding his territory at breakneck speed, taking advantage of the chaos to attack the territories of other emperors. His power seems to have increased again, allowing him to use multiple Devil Fruit abilities simultaneously, clearly a "gift" from Imu.
"Zehahaha!" Blackbeard's maniacal laughter came through the Surveillance Den Den Mushi, "No ship in this new era can carry you! Imu Lord Im, or perish!"
Meanwhile, the Big Mom Pirates are embroiled in internal strife. Charlotte Linlin seems to have accepted Imu's conditions, but her children are divided into two factions—one supporting their mother's decision, and the other insisting on autonomy.
"Mamamama~" Linlin's laughter carried a hint of madness, "Sweet order~ No more resistance and pain~" But Katakuri led some of his children in rebellion. "True happiness is not bestowed!"
The most surprising move was the Red Hair Pirates ' actions. Shanks suddenly mobilized all his forces and headed towards the ruins of Marineford, his purpose unknown.
" Shanks ' actions are suspicious..." Sabo frowned, "Has he also sided with Imu?" Allen his Time Perception, shook his head. "No... his time flow is filled with determination... like he's preparing for a final sacrifice..."
Just as the allied forces were analyzing the situation, an urgent communication came through—a distress call from the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates! They were being besieged by Blackbeard's fleet!
"Kurarara... sons..." Whitebeard stood up, "It's time to teach that traitor a lesson!"
Pluton advanced at full speed and quickly arrived at the battlefield. The scene was infuriating— Blackbeard's fleet was brutally besieging the Moby Dick, Whitebeard's sons were putting up a desperate Resistance.
" Teach--!" Whitebeard roared, his Murakumogiri through the waves! " Pops!" Marco, covered in wounds, cried, "That bastard's gotten stronger again!"
Upon seeing the allied forces, Blackbeard roared with laughter, "Perfect timing! Let's wipe them all out!" He simultaneously unleashed the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, the Dark-Dark Fruit, and a third, unknown ability, causing space itself to distort!
A great battle has broken out! Blackbeard's new ability is extremely bizarre:
• He can temporarily disable the abilities of those with special abilities;
• It can absorb attacks and convert them into its own power;
It can even create small black holes!
Whitebeard and Blackbeard clashed head-on, Murakumogiri with darkness, tearing space apart! "Why, Teach!" Whitebeard roared, "Why did you betray me?!" "Zehahaha! Because you were too weak, Pops!" Blackbeard raged, "Lord Imu is the true god!"
Allen's Time Perception revealed the key. "His third ability... is the Order-Order Fruit! Imu's gift!" He activated his Power of Time: " Time Stripping - Order Dismantling!" attempting to strip away the effects of the Order-Order Fruit.
However, Blackbeard's power was too great, and the Power of Time could not be fully effective! The allied forces were caught in a fierce battle!
Just then, the Red Hair Pirates suddenly appeared! But not to help anyone; instead, they attacked everyone!
" Shanks!" Luffy stared in disbelief at his former idol. Shanks' eyes were complex but resolute. "I'm sorry, Luffy. But this is the only way."
Gryphon unleashed an astonishing sword strike, simultaneously forcing Blackbeard and Whitebeard back! Everyone was shocked!
"Are you insane, Shanks!" Whitebeard roared. Blackbeard was also surprised. " Red-Haired! You're going to rebel against Imu too?"
Shanks stood at the bow of the ship, his Conqueror's Haki fully unleashed. "I'm neither on Imu's side nor on yours." He looked at everyone. "Your fighting will only hasten the world's collapse! I must stop all wars!"
A shocking truth has been revealed: Shanks has gained forbidden knowledge from ancient times and knows that if the current level of fighting continues, the entire world structure will collapse! He chooses to become a "third party," forcibly stopping all conflict!
"Kurararara... Ridiculous!" Whitebeard laughed. "War doesn't stop just because you want to!" Blackbeard grinned maliciously. "I'll take you down first!"
The chaos escalates! A three-way battle erupts! Even the allied forces are drawn in!
The most heartbreaking scene is the confrontation between Luffy and Shanks: "Why, Shanks!" Luffy unleashes his rubber fist, "Didn't you say you'd wait for me to become the Pirate King?!" Shanks struggles to block. "That's precisely why... I can't let the world be destroyed before then..."
Allen, his Time Perception at full power, suddenly realized. " Shanks ' time flow... is slowly dissipating... he's burning his life force to force a truce!"
In this chaotic moment, Big Mom's fleet appeared! But unexpectedly, Katakuri led the rebels to defect to the Allied Forces! "Mom has gone mad!" Katakuri shouted, "We choose to stand on the side of life!"
The situation has become even more complex! Four factions are locked in a chaotic battle! The New World seems to have returned to its most chaotic era!
Allen's Power of Time was overloaded, trying to untangle this mess. "Someone has to break this vicious cycle..."
He made a risky decision— to Time Jump to before the battle began and have a private conversation with Shanks!
Time reversed slightly, Allen appeared on Red-Haired' ship. " The Master of Time..." Shanks wasn't surprised, "Here to stop me?" Allen looked him straight in the eye. "There's a better way. Forcing a ceasefire will only delay the collapse, not solve the root cause."
He shared his observations from the time rift. " Imu is exploiting your conflict! The more chaotic things are, the easier it is for him to impose order!" Shanks was shocked: "You mean..." "We need a temporary alliance," Allen proposed a bold plan, "Fight Imu first, then resolve our differences."
Shanks pondered for a long time, then finally sighed, "An adventure... but perhaps the only hope."
Time returned to normal, Shanks suddenly changed his stance. "Everyone stop! Listen to me!" He shared Imu's plot and Allen's plan, ultimately proposing. "A temporary truce. Let's deal with the real threat first."
After difficult negotiations, the four parties reached a provisional agreement:
The Whitebeard Pirates joined forces with the Allied Forces;
The Red Hair Pirates acted as neutral mediators.
• Big Mom's resistance faction joins the coalition;
Even Blackbeard temporarily ceased hostilities, but he clearly had ulterior motives.
A fragile alliance has formed, but everyone understands: this is just the calm before the storm.
Standing at the bow of the Pluton, looking at the Joint Fleet with its own agenda, Allen Hourglass of Time in his hand flowing at an unusually fast pace.
The real challenge is not a powerful enemy, but rather resolving accumulated hatred.
Can this fragile hope hold out until the final battle?