Extra Chapter~
The news of the Navy's defeat could no longer be concealed.
Pirates across the Four Seas became increasingly rampant over the past few days. The naval branches in each sea were demoralized by Kizaru's fall, their morale shattered.
As a result, the Navy's usual combat effectiveness had diminished.
In the New World, aboard the Whitebeard Pirates' ship
"Pops, what kind of changes do you think the White Demon Pirates will bring to the seas?"
"If the White Demon Pirates enter the New World, which of the Four Emperors will they clash with first?"
Marco's expression was grave. The White Demon Pirates' strength was already comparable to that of the Four Emperors' crews, if not surpassing them.
The death of a Marine Admiral had left the Navy in disarray. The loss of high-end combat power would undoubtedly tilt the balance of the seas.
The key issue was that if Kizaru's Light-Light Fruit fell into the hands of another pirate, it would present a huge threat to the Navy.
Now, the Navy needed to fill this gap in combat power and quickly restore its high-end strength.
Kuzan, Akainu, and Garp were severely injured, and several Vice Admirals were also significantly harmed. This meticulously prepared war had cost them dearly.
"No matter what changes the White Demon Pirates will bring, they will certainly impact the world."
"The World Government won't let the White Demon Pirates off easily. They have disrupted the world's balance."
"White Demon, and that White-Eyed Sorceress, are too mysterious. Their abilities are enigmatic.
Both their strengths probably rival those of the Four Emperors. Any of the Four Emperors' crews would suffer if they faced White Demon."
"They are no longer comparable to any pirate crew in the current seas."
Whitebeard said with a solemn tone.
It was unimaginable that the Four Emperors' top forces would be wary of a pirate crew that hadn't even entered the New World. Such a thing would have been unthinkable before.
"Pops, what about us?"
Marco asked gravely.
Whitebeard was silent for a moment before bursting into hearty laughter. "Gurarara! Marco, do you think I'm just anyone?!"
"I am Whitebeard!"
Indeed!
Pops is the strongest man in the world. The Whitebeard Pirates had nothing to fear.
Marco's concerns began to fade.
However, he didn't notice the trace of heaviness in Whitebeard's eyes.
Whitebeard was old. His body was riddled with ailments, sustained only by medication over the years. Frequent use of the Gura Gura no Mi would also have a significant impact on him.
My sons, I cannot protect you forever.
Under 3,000 meters of the sea, aboard the Maxim
The ship plunged deeper into the ocean on its way to Fish-Man Island.
"Such amazing abilities," Rayleigh marveled.
To think that they could withstand the underwater pressure without coating the ship was truly convenient.
It was as if an invisible shield protected the vessel. And this ship was extraordinary, crafted entirely of gold.
How luxurious.
"No matter how incredible the abilities are, they cannot compare to the wonders of the underwater world.
Who would have thought there would be so many colossal sea kings down here?"
Ryujiro watched the giant sea kings swimming by their ship with interest.
Hinata felt the same. Some of these sea kings were even larger than the tailed beasts of the ninja world.
If they were to encounter these sea kings in the deep sea, they would likely be doomed.
This world was indeed different from the ninja world.
So marvelous.
There were also attacks from sea kings along the way, but the Maxim easily tore them apart before they could reach the ship.
The invisible layer that isolated them from the sea's pressure was also impervious to the destructive energy of the sea kings.
Time seemed to stand still underwater. Without seeing the sky or the sun, it was impossible to gauge how much time had passed.
Eventually, they finally saw a glimmer of sunlight as a massive island shrouded in a giant bubble appeared before Ryujiro and his crew.
"Is this Fish-Man Island?!"
Hinata's eyes sparkled as she was captivated by the beautiful Fish-Man Island.
It was astonishing.
There was actually sunlight inside the bubble, an island at the bottom of the sea with such a phenomenon.
"Fish-Man Island, we've finally arrived."
Ryujiro's lips curled into a smile.
Just then, several massive shadows enveloped the Maxim.
"What is this?!"
Kun's eyes constricted, showing a look of horror.
A hoard of sea beasts!
Oh?
They didn't expect to encounter this.
The sea beasts resembled lions, elephants, and tigers on their upper bodies, but their lower halves were long, giant tails.
Pirate crews encountering such sea beasts usually met a complete disaster before even reaching Fish-Man Island.
"Roar!"
The sea beasts roared, their voices shaking the air.
"I don't have time to play with you."
Ryujiro's aura erupted, emitting an unmatched pressure. The surrounding Conqueror's Haki generated black lightning-like fluctuations.
Rayleigh's eyes widened in surprise.
Conqueror's Haki!
White Demon actually has Conqueror's Haki?
But then he thought, given White Demon's strength, it wasn't surprising that he had Conqueror's Haki.
Yet, to condense Conqueror's Haki to this degree, even Rayleigh himself might not match Ryujiro.
How did this young man manage to develop such powerful Haki at his age?
Affected by the Conqueror's Haki, the sea beasts' fierce gazes turned to fear. After a brief pause, they fled in panic.
"Phew!"
Kun sighed in relief, grateful that their captain had saved them.
"Let's go, enter Fish-Man Island!"
Carmen and Kun cheered in excitement. Fish-Man Island!
What kind of experience would this beautiful island bring them?
In Mary Geoise
The Five Elders gathered once more.
"We underestimated the strength of the White Demon Pirates."
"Didn't expect Kizaru to fall in this war."
"It wasn't even White Demon who made the move, but the white-eyed sorceress beside him. Did you all see her power in the broadcast?"
"That was an ability we've never seen before."
"It might not even be a Devil Fruit power."
The Five Elders' expressions were graver than ever. The threat posed by the White Demon Pirates had far exceeded their expectations.
Despite mobilizing such force, the Navy was still defeated by the White Demon Pirates.
"Reissue the bounties."
"The White Demon Pirates are a greater threat than the Four Emperors."
"Don't act recklessly for now. The White Demon Pirates' entry into the New World might be an opportunity for us."
"White Demon... remains too mysterious."
The Five Elders hesitated to act recklessly because they lacked sufficient information about Ryujiro. They had no idea what other abilities White Demon might have kept hidden.
If those abilities weren't Devil Fruit powers, what could they be?
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