As the albatross filled with "big news" destined to set off a global shock began to fly to all parts of the world, the first message I received was:
New World.
Wanokuni.
Onigashima.
"Hiss~"
"Bastard! That bloody bastard with red hair!"
"If Big Brother Kaido had been here, that guy wouldn't have overturned our subordinate's ship!"
An angry voice mixed with occasional gasps echoed through the base camp of the "Beasts Pirates" on Onigashima. At this moment, the three calamities and their party were covered in bandages. Jhin's injuries were the least serious, followed by Queen and Jack.
But as Jack the Drought's words fell, 'Plague' Queen, half of his body wrapped in bandages, suddenly stood up. He slapped Jack hard on the head and cursed:
"It's not you, idiot! That guy is a redhead! Red-Haired Shanks! One of the Four Emperors as famous as Captain Kaido!"
"He's not an ordinary opponent. You actually led the 'Giver' subordinates against his ship! You directly caused the loss of one-fifth of the thousands of people we assembled for battle!"
"You're lucky to have come back alive, idiot!"
"Yes, I was wrong, Brother Queen," Jack muttered, his voice muffled by the layers of bandages.
After being slapped by Queen, Jack the Drought, who looked like a bandaged dumpling, decisively admitted his mistake. Despite this, the defeat still weighed heavily. The enormous force they had gathered to seize Whitebeard's territory had failed. The Red-Haired Pirates had made a sudden move, leading to the loss of more than half of their original strength of nearly 3,000.
If not for his Fish-Man blood, and the fact that the Red-Haired Pirates hadn't gone all out, Jack felt he would have died.
"Well, though this defeat was unexpected, it's a reminder to weigh your own strength," Jhin said in a deep voice, interrupting the two. "Next time, when Mr. Kaido returns, the Red-Haired Pirates won't be so lucky."
Queen and Jack nodded reluctantly. They prepared to recuperate, knowing they wouldn't launch another large-scale attack for at least a week.
Suddenly—
"Hmm?"
A newspaper fell from the sky onto Onigashima.
Seeing the albatross fly away quickly, Jhin smirked under his mask. "Coward..."
Various forces in the world had a love-hate relationship with these albatrosses. They loved that the news was mostly true and occasionally useful. But they hated that the birds acted like informants for the whole world. Morgans had sold information about many forces to the underground world, causing significant losses.
The Beasts Pirates had been exposed before, thanks to the World Economic News. Killing the albatrosses was tempting, but Morgans would find out instantly and blacklist them. All their information, locations, and secrets would be publicly disclosed.
Though the Beasts Pirates didn't fear this, it was undeniably a hassle.
Jhin held the newspaper in his hand. Glancing casually, he wondered if the Summit War was over.
His expression suddenly changed.
"What the hell is this?!"
"Brother Jhin?! What happened?!"
"Could it be that the Whitebeard Pirates attacked the Naval Headquarters and the result is out?"
Jack and Queen stared at Jhin, whose voice sank as he spoke:
"It's the World Government. They made a move in the first half of the Grand Line..."
"The World Government?!" Queen's expression shifted. "That behemoth made a move, and we didn't hear about it?!"
Jhin explained:
"This is the World Government's strategy. While the Summit War attracted global attention, they launched their attack. By the time the world reacts, the war is already over."
"Was it against the Whitebeard Pirates?" Jack asked nervously.
"No," Jhin replied grimly. "It's against the... monster who was very interested in Mr. Kaido earlier."
As Jhin continued reading, his expression grew darker. Could the news be a joke? A single man defeated an exaggerated World Government force. Even 'Kong,' the Generalissimo of the World Government Army, had died at the hands of this man!
Suddenly, a frantic giver rushed into the base camp, bringing shocking news.
"Just now, Captain Kaido's life card burned out!"
"What?!"
Queen and Jack froze. A life card burning out meant only one thing: Kaido, their captain, was dead.
For a moment, disbelief clouded their minds. The strongest creature in "sea, land, and air," one of the Four Emperors who ruled the New World, was gone?
Jhin transformed into a Pteranodon and soared into the sky.
Meanwhile, in Dressrosa...
"D-Dover!"
"The World Government has failed."
Above the sunflower fields, Trebol trembled as he read the World Economic News. The report wasn't what Doflamingo had predicted.
The World Government, despite its overwhelming force, had been defeated. Even their Generalissimo had perished. The lone monster they faced had triumphed, shattering their centuries-old prestige.
Doflamingo's face darkened. As a Celestial Dragon by blood, he knew the immense power of the World Government. Yet, this 'most unlikely' outcome had occurred. Cold sweat dripped down his forehead. If this monster discovered the Donquixote Family's role in providing Kaido with information, they would face ruin.
At the Sabaody Archipelago, supernovas gathered as the news spread. The aftermath of battles shook their confidence. Witnessing the terrifying might of the Four Emperors and the 'monster,' most had given up their ambitions.
"Looks like it's finally over there," Urouge sighed. "The New World is unimaginably dangerous."
But as they prepared to leave, a figure appeared, walking on the sea toward the archipelago. Hawkins, reading his tarot cards, paled.
"Battle defeat rate: 100%."
Kid's expression shifted. "That's... him, isn't it?"
A monstrous Reiatsu enveloped the archipelago as the man approached. The New World was changing, and nothing would ever be the same.