A cheerful voice echoed through the air, accompanied by a powerful surge of spirit! Even though everyone present was among the main members of the Four Emperors' crews, elite pirates themselves, there was still a sense of unease in the face of this man's overwhelming aura.
A true wielder of incredible Haki.
One of the Four Emperors, Red-Haired Shanks!
"Red Hair, there's no point in talking to this old guy. He's always been stubborn. If you ask me, we should just lay him to rest. The pirate Whitebeard no longer belongs to this era, hahaha!"
At the same time, another of the Four Emperors, Kaido of the Beasts, was hefting his massive spiked club, glaring fiercely at Whitebeard and his crew. Having once sailed on the same ship as him, Kaido knew all too well the terrifying power of Whitebeard.
But unfortunately, Whitebeard had grown old! Kaido was confident that he could outlast Whitebeard in a fight with his own strength alone!
However, Red Hair had come to him and Big Mom, suggesting an alliance to stop Whitebeard from joining that so-called Central Authority.
Although Kaido was initially hesitant, he didn't refuse. Now, with the current situation at hand, Whitebeard's fate seemed sealed.
In the presence of three of the Four Emperors, the strongest man in the world could only fall!
After today, there would no longer be a place for Whitebeard in the world. Unless, of course, Whitebeard had a change of heart. But knowing him, that was impossible.
As the strongest man in the world, his pride would never allow it!
Meanwhile, in the kingdom of Dressrosa, tensions were at their peak. The simultaneous presence of the Four Emperors on one island was a sight that would make even the Navy Headquarters shudder.
Thus, the eyes of the entire world were glued to Dressrosa in the New World. Big News Morgans led his best journalists to broadcast the event live to everyone.
"People of the world, tremble with excitement and fear! We are about to witness history—the clash of the Four Emperors! How will this battle reshape the world? And will the legendary man, the one rumored to have taken control of Fish-Man Island's Central Authority, make an appearance?!"
"At this crucial moment, the World Government and the Navy remain silent. What are the Celestial Dragons plotting from their high thrones?!"
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"Gu la la la la, Red Hair, you really are a thorn in my side!" At this moment, the strongest man in the world, Edward Newgate (Whitebeard), leaned on his naginata, and gave a sharp look to the other three Emperors present.
Behind him stood his commanders—Marco the Phoenix, Ace the Fire Fist, Jozu the Diamond, and the other division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates. Even though they were facing the combined forces of three powerful Emperors, the Whitebeard Pirates showed no signs of panic. In fact, they seemed confident, as if they had a trick up their sleeve!
Morgans, the ruler of the news world, quickly picked up on this unusual atmosphere. Given Whitebeard's advanced age and the toll taken on his crew during the Marineford War, the odds seemed stacked against them.
But as he observed the scene, Morgans couldn't shake the feeling that the Whitebeard Pirates were hiding something. Could this be a trap!?
Suddenly, a bold idea flashed through Morgans' mind. Could this entire situation have been orchestrated?
And if so, by whom? The World Government? Or perhaps the Central Authority?
The thought thrilled Morgans. For him, the bigger the story, the better!
"Whitebeard, are you really sure about this?" Shanks asked quietly, his eyes filled with concern.
He knew something felt off, but there was no turning back now. The world had just come out of the Marineford War, and if the Whitebeard Pirates aligned with the Central Authority, the consequences for the world's balance would be catastrophic.
If the World Government took action to crush such a threat, it would spell disaster for everyone!
"Enough talk, Red Hair! I don't know what you're so afraid of, but let me tell you, Shiro is leagues above you lot!" Whitebeard's voice boomed, leaving everyone stunned.
With a single punch, he shattered the very air around him, causing shockwaves that ripped through the battlefield. The sheer force of the punch caused the ground to crack and reality itself to distort, sending the surrounding pirate crews into chaos.
Kaido, Big Mom, and Red-Haired Shanks were all forced to defend against the terrifying power.
The impact of Whitebeard's single strike sent shockwaves through the island, devastating the Beast Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates alike. Even some of the most resilient members of the Red Hair Pirates were injured in the aftermath.
This was just one punch from the old Whitebeard! A punch that shook three Emperors!
The whole kingdom of Dressrosa was in shock. Every eye turned to Whitebeard, who stood there, defying all expectations.
"Gu la la la la!" Whitebeard laughed heartily as he removed his bandana, revealing a head of vibrant yellow hair.
"Red Hair, Kaido, Big Mom! Surprised? I've returned to my peak form!"
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