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New World, unknown sea.
"Oyaji! Something terrible has happened, Oyaji!"
A figure waving a newspaper frantically rushed toward the center of the deck, where a giant of a man stood, as formidable as a mountain.
Even with an intravenous drip hanging from a metal pole beside him and tubes connected to his nostrils, the terrifying aura emanating from him was overwhelming.
This was the man known as the "Strongest in the World," "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate!
"Calm down, Blamenco. Oyaji just took his medicine, don't disturb him."
Marco frowned. Blamenco, as commander of the 6th Division, rarely lost his composure like this.
Thinking for a moment, his expression darkened as he asked, "Is it something about Thatch?"
Half of the Whitebeard Pirates' elite were gathered on the Moby Dick, requiring a considerable amount of supplies. As a result, Thatch, the commander of the 4th Division and chief cook, often led teams to procure food, sometimes catching sea beasts and sea kings in the process.
Recently, Thatch had sent word that while hunting a sea beast, they had encountered a pirate ship that had invaded their territory and was engaged in battle.
Given Blamenco's urgency, Marco couldn't help but think along those lines.
"No... that's not it!"
Blamenco was startled by Marco's question and looked at him with a mixture of shock and confusion. After glancing at Whitebeard, who was resting with his eyes closed, he took a few breaths and said, "It's the Big Mom Pirates! Something big has happened!"
"Hmm? Big Mom?"
Realizing he had made a mistake, Marco glared at Blamenco before taking the newspaper from him and asking nonchalantly, "What about Big Mom? She's our enemy; if she dies, it's none of our business..."
"Pu!!!"
Before he could finish, Marco spat out a mouthful of blood, his face filled with disbelief as he opened the newspaper.
"Yonko Falls! The end of the invincible legend!"
"Big News" Morgans, true to his businessman nature, had always supported the dominant power. When Big Mom was strong, he attended her tea parties and helped hide unfavorable information about the Big Mom Pirates.
But when the Marines gained the upper hand, he eagerly supported them, willing to prove his loyalty to the government.
Today's paper was a special edition, distributed for free by Morgans to support the Marines' propaganda. It contained no other content, focusing solely on one event.
The fall of a Yonko!
The end of a legend!
Boom...!!!
Suddenly, a deep, oppressive aura spread. Whitebeard opened his long, narrow eyes slightly and spoke softly.
"Let me see the paper, Marco."
"Huh? Oh, yes!"
Marco replied in shock and turned to hand the opened newspaper to Whitebeard.
The deck fell silent. Pirates in the distance, unsure of what was happening, stood up and peered curiously, whispering to each other.
Whitebeard quickly scanned the paper, turning the pages quickly.
Moments later, he put it down and closed his eyes, lost in thought.
"So it's finally come to this, Soryu (Azure Dragon)!"
The boy who had caused Red Hair so much regret had finally grown into a force they couldn't underestimate.
Whitebeard thought quietly, glanced at his children who were eager for answers, and grinned.
"Charlotte Linlin is dead. The Big Mom Pirates are no more. The Marines have already sent troops to Totto Land. Soon the Marine G-11 branch will be established there."
What?!
As Whitebeard finished speaking in a calm tone, the deck became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Suddenly...
"Nani? Big Mom is dead?!"
"How is that possible? The previous reports said that neither side could gain the upper hand!"
"Oyaji, let me see the newspaper!"
This was Big Mom, one of the Yonko, just like Whitebeard! They had fought her many times and knew firsthand how terrifying she was. Except for Whitebeard, they didn't believe that anyone in the world could defeat this monstrous woman.
But while they were living peacefully and Whitebeard hadn't made a move, Big Mom had died?
Who did it?
Who did it?
"It was Marine Soryu (Azure Dragon)..."
Marco answered everyone's question seriously: "A week ago, Soryu (Azure Dragon) launched a second attack on Cake Island. Combined with the severe injuries Big Mom received from the first raid, he successfully killed her."
As he spoke, Marco gritted his teeth: "No one helped him; he killed a Yonko all by himself!"
Everyone was stunned by these words.
Soryu (Azure Dragon)!
This name had a certain power in the New World because almost every Yonko had suffered losses to him.
Especially for their Whitebeard Pirates, they had even experienced the scandal of Teach's betrayal, which made them the laughingstock of the pirates for a while.
But was Soryu (Azure Dragon) really so terrifying?
The last time they had met, their father had beaten him nearly to death with two blows. If it wasn't for his self-healing ability as the Undying Vice Admiral, he would have been crippled.
And now he could kill a Yonko single-handedly?
It didn't seem possible!
"Could it be the Marine's exaggerated propaganda?"
Fifth Division Commander "Flower Sword" Vista stroked his upturned moustache and asked uncertainly, "I had the same thought the last time Marine captured Dragon... Admiral Akainu was involved, but Soryu (Azure Dragon) got most of the credit. It feels like Marine is trying to create a new hero."
To be frank, Vista thought that "Iron Fist" Garp, who was of Whitebeard's generation, was old and could no longer uphold the Marine's reputation as its pillar.
Looking at their own father, who now needed IV drips to maintain his health, Vista's thoughts were not surprising.
Others fell into deep thought upon hearing this.
Based on Marine's usual behavior, that wouldn't be surprising at all.
"Gurararara, you underestimate Marine, Vista."
At that moment, Whitebeard's hearty laugh broke their contemplation. He picked up the newspaper, his narrow eyes shining.
"You know what I see in this paper?"
"Confidence!"
"Pages and pages of confidence and pride!"
Without waiting for Vista to answer, Whitebeard continued: "The Navy's power has grown so fast that even they are amazed. They are publicizing this great victory to build confidence and show their strength."
"Tell me, Vista, what are the chances that they are being deceptive about this?"
The chance, practically zero!
Vista gasped: "So, Soryu (Azure Dragon) really...?"
"Ah, yes."
Whitebeard nodded, "It's probably true. He single-handedly killed Big Mom and brought down a Yonko."
"I'm back!"
Splash!
The sea roared and foamed as a smaller pirate ship docked alongside the Moby Dick. Ace leapt from the high mast and landed on the deck.
"We had a bountiful harvest this time!"
"Look at this, Marco. This is a fine wine from the hometown of the Decalvan brothers, and it's absolutely strong! How about we... have a feast tonight?"
Ace walked over with a huge barrel of wine, grinning, but his voice gradually faded as he noticed the expressions on everyone else's faces.
"Hey, what's going on?"
"Ace..."
"No, nothing's wrong, gurararara!"
Whitebeard quickly interrupted Marco. He reached out and grabbed the huge barrel, which was twice as tall as Ace, and lifted it easily. He used his Tremor power to pop the cork, took a few swigs, and then let out a satisfied belch.
"What could bother me? I'm Whitebeard!"
"Tonight we feast! Tell Thatch to prepare something delicious!"
"Oyaji..."
Marco spread his hands helplessly. "I told you not to drink so much. At least listen to the doctor's advice once in a while, okay?"
"Besides, Thatch isn't here today, so there's no one to cook!"
(End of the chapter)