New World – Totto Land. Charlotte Linlin, known to the world as Big Mom, had grown even more monstrous than she was a decade ago. Her towering figure now resembled the version foretold in the original future—a terrifying mountain of flesh and power. Inside the luxurious candy castle, Big Mom was indulging in her usual pastime—devouring cakes—while casually answering a call from a Den Den Mushi connected to the Land of Wano. Even as she spoke, her mouth never stopped chewing. "Linlin! Can you stop eating for just one damn minute?!" A deep, growling voice echoed from the other end of the line—it was Kaido, still in Wano, barely holding back his rising fury. Big Mom's expression twisted. Her eyes glowed with a dangerous red gleam. "Kaido, you brat! Who do you think you're talking to?!" "How dare you speak to me like that!" Kaido let out a heavy sigh. As infuriating as she was, he still owed her a debt. Back when the Rocks Pirates fell apart years ago, it was Linlin who handed him a rare and powerful Devil Fruit—the Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Azure Dragon, a Mythical Zoan said to rival the gods. That fruit was a gift. Without it, he wouldn't be where he was now—at the very top. For that reason alone, Kaido swallowed his pride and continued in a tone he rarely used—one of seriousness. "Linlin... a new era is upon us." "Let's burn the old world down—together." Perhaps sensing his sincerity, Big Mom slowly set her cake down. Her large, brutish mouth curled into a wicked grin. "Then what's the plan, Kaido, you arrogant little punk?" Only then did Kaido begin laying it all out. "Tomorrow, we'll contact Whitebeard. And that brat, Red-Haired Shanks." "Then, here's what we'll do…" "And besides, aren't you sick of having that Navy base sitting right outside Totto Land?" "If this all works out… one month from now…" Even the Marines themselves were fully aware— A great war was coming. In the original story, the Four Emperors ruled the New World with vast territories. Their domain was so wide that buffer zones and neutral islands naturally formed between them, allowing for a delicate balance to persist. But now? That balance had been shattered. With the rise of Tachibana Kyūjō, the world had gained another power equal to the Yonko. And rather than withdrawing from the New World like most Marines, Kyūjō had carved out a massive territory for the Navy right in its heart. The balance of power had shifted: No—Three Yonko + the Navy. And for pirates… there was only one natural enemy. Unless the Navy willingly pulled out of the New World, a full-scale war was inevitable. It didn't matter whether they wanted it or not—the moment had already been set in motion. And people often forgot— A Yonko's crew wasn't just one ship or a few strong men. Each Emperor commanded tens of thousands of elite fighters. Some commanded entire fleets. Even Luffy, before becoming a Yonko, had already amassed the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, boasting dozens of ships and allies. If they lived in the New World—if their families and followers had made a life here—how did people expect them to survive? Certainly not from the sky. They needed resources. Supplies. Land. Food. And most of them? They got it the pirate way—through plunder, exploitation, and dominance. What, were they supposed to raise pigs and plant potatoes now? People didn't brave the most dangerous seas in the world for dreams or noble ideals. They did it for Berries. For power. For pleasure. Those who turned to piracy weren't kind-hearted fools. They were the desperate, the wild, the damned. So when the land they had wasn't enough—when the sea itself no longer satisfied them—what did they do? They looked for someone to eliminate. And the obvious target? This war… wasn't just likely. Unless the Navy gave up its hold on the New World, then— The storm would break. And Tachibana Kyūjō knew… the battle to come would dwarf even the Paramount War at Marineford. Marine Headquarters – Marineford. Inside the office of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the air was heavy with tension. Even someone like Kyūjō, who normally avoided political matters, could clearly see the signs of war. Did anyone really think Sengoku the Buddha—a tactical genius and master of military strategy—would be caught unaware? Thinking back to the Den Den Mushi call he received that morning, Sengoku nearly let out a cold chuckle. "A massive war is brewing in the New World…" "Headquarters must deploy reinforcements immediately!" Sengoku couldn't help but let out a wry laugh. If he really needed Kyūjō to warn him of that, then he didn't deserve the title of Fleet Admiral. He stood and called toward the door. "Have Garp and Kuzan departed?" A young Marine officer answered quickly, voice firm: "Yes, sir! Vice Admiral Garp and Admiral Aokiji departed from the harbor about an hour ago!" "Good. One more thing—notify every Marine ranked Colonel and above currently stationed at Headquarters." "They are to report to the Strategy Room by 3 p.m. sharp—two hours from now." "I will issue direct orders myself." "Understood, Fleet Admiral Sengoku!" The Marine saluted, then sprinted off to carry out the command. Left alone in the silence of his office, Sengoku turned toward the golden Den Den Mushi on his desk. He dialed a secure frequency. The Five Elders needed to be informed. The Navy alone might not be enough to stop the combined might of the Yonko—especially if Kaido and Big Mom truly joined forces. Unless the Government was willing to abandon the New World… If he were, none of this would be happening now. A moment later, the call connected. The one who answered was Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro. The bald elder with circular glasses and white robes, resembling a samurai, was the only Gorosei without a beard or suit. 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