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The New World erupted in chaos!
The Beasts Pirates had been defeated! In the climactic battle of Wano, Kaido had actually been beaten by Emperor Qin Ying Zheng. This shocking news sent tremors across the entire world.
The formidable strength of Qin's Nation was once again fully revealed, leaving many ambitious onlookers in disbelief and terror.
"Ying Zheng… this man is terrifying. Ambition is one thing, but his sheer power… It's horrifying."
"Even Kaido has fallen. I heard that right after the fight, the Beasts Pirates joined Qin's Nation, becoming part of his vast empire."
"The New World is about to get really interesting."
"No one knows how Whitebeard, Big Mom, or Red-Haired Shanks will respond to this seismic shift!"
Discussions spread like wildfire across every corner of the world. Almost every day brought a new, shocking headline, leaving people breathless. Gradually, the world began to realize the true, unstoppable might of Qin's Nation. At this rate, this newly risen power could very well sweep across the entire world, perhaps even overthrowing the World Government itself.
The balance of power was shifting dramatically!
After Kaido's crushing defeat, the New World settled into a brief, uneasy calm. Despite conquering Kaido's territory with overwhelming force, Qin's Nation didn't immediately move on.
Half a month later, another piece of news delivered a staggering jolt to the world.
"Big Mom Defeated! Fire Fist Ace Has Toppled Big Mom!"
Shock. Disbelief. If Ying Zheng defeating Kaido had already stunned people, this news seemed utterly impossible.
Who could believe it? Big Mom, one of the legendary Four Emperors, is a figure who has stood dominant in the New World for years alongside Whitebeard, Kaido, and Shanks. And Fire Fist Ace… barely a fledgling pirate, a relative unknown.
Yet, today, this astonishing report spread everywhere.
Many doubted it at first, but as concrete evidence emerged, people grudgingly accepted the truth.
"Someone saw Big Mom tied to a massive pillar by the Spade Pirates, scorched and battered, completely humiliated."
"Fire Fist Ace is now at the center of the Ten Kingdoms. His crew has already seized full control."
"It's undeniable: Fire Fist Ace has replaced Big Mom and become a new Emperor in the New World!"
People spread the news, astonished and incredulous. Though many struggled to believe the mechanism of the victory, the fact itself was undeniable. Exactly what had transpired during the fight remained a mystery.
Fire Fist Ace, this young pirate, had been sailing for less than a year, yet his power had developed at an unprecedented, frightening pace. To defeat Big Mom in direct combat was nearly unimaginable.
"Legend has it, he possesses an incredibly rare Haoshoku Haki (Conqueror's Haki), and his Busoshoku Haki (Armament) and Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation) have reached an extraordinary level. Combined with his Mera-Mera no Mi (Flame-Flame Fruit) powers, he is incredibly formidable."
"In the battle against Big Mom, his terrifying red flames swept across the Ten Kingdoms, staining the seas for a long time. It was a spectacular sight!"
"His crewmates are also terrifying. Enel, the Thunder God, is a Goro-Goro no Mi (Rumble-Rumble Fruit) user of immense, destructive power!"
News spread like wildfire. In the blink of an eye, Fire Fist Ace had become the hottest rising star on the seas.
Target – Whitebeard
In Wano, Ying Zheng heard the news and was genuinely surprised.
"Ace… they actually toppled Big Mom?"
Considering Ace's known power, this was practically impossible on paper, yet it had happened, and Ying Zheng was momentarily astonished.
"It seems those kids had some fortunate opportunities during their recent adventures."
Otherwise, this outcome simply defied explanation.
Ying Zheng's eyes flickered as he quickly shifted his focus.
Kaido's territory had been completely stabilized. Big Mom had been dealt with by Ace. Now, his gaze settled squarely on the final major target: Whitebeard.
"As long as we defeat Whitebeard next…"
"This world… can finally be secured!"
At this moment, Whitebeard's status, fame, and influence still made him the single strongest force remaining in the world. With the Marines defeated, Kaido crushed, and Big Mom dethroned, only Whitebeard truly stood in the way.
As for the remaining powers, Ying Zheng had considered them, but none were critical anymore. Once the major threats were subdued, even the subsequent work wouldn't require his personal involvement.
"Defeat Whitebeard, and then I can finally make time to venture into other worlds," Ying Zheng mused, his gaze brightening with anticipation.
He had already set his sights on a preferred next target: the world of The Legend of Sword and Fairy. Having experienced the power of the Extramundane Demon Immortals, Ying Zheng, who had already felt the raw potential of the Immortal Hero civilization, was deeply intrigued by a path that could grant Eternal Life and evolve one's being.
Even studying the world's advanced sci-fi civilizations couldn't spark such a profound ambition in him.
It was a special kind of longing, a pursuit rooted deep in his very being.
"Immortal Hero, high fantasy, cutting-edge sci-fi… I will visit each of these civilizations in the future to experience them firsthand!"
"If I can merge all these diverse civilizations into one unified whole, who knows what kind of unbelievable civilization might emerge?"
Imagining this vast project, Ying Zheng felt a sense of urgent, driving anticipation.
At this moment, Qin's Nation's civilization, which combined elements of the Hokage world, preliminary technology, and ancient Three Kingdoms culture, was not yet fully potent. Yet, even in the early stages of integrating multiple civilizations, it had already begun producing new, unexpected culture and knowledge.
The next day, the Qin's Nation flagship set sail once more.
On the sea, a sudden wind and storm rose, and many pirates observing the flagship's course gasped in shock.
"Whitebeard! Ying Zheng is heading straight for Whitebeard!"
"The world-shaking battle is coming! After subduing Kaido, Ying Zheng has set his sights on the strongest man in the world, Whitebeard!"
"This is exhilarating! This will be a battle that defines the entire era!"
"Qin King Ying Zheng, at the height of his power, versus the strongest man in his twilight years, Whitebeard, who will win?!"
Even after defeating Kaido and crushing the Marines, Whitebeard was still regarded by the world as the ultimate, definitive Expert. Without the battle even having started, no one could possibly predict the outcome.
Deep in the New World, on a Marine base, the news landed like a grenade:
"Ying Zheng is going after Whitebeard? That guy is absolutely insane!"
"He actually intends to completely crush the Marines and the pirates and then carry out his plan to dominate the entire world!"
"This is madness!"
Sengoku was horrified upon hearing the news, utterly speechless.
Meanwhile, aboard the Moby Dick, Whitebeard's massive ship:
"Hahahaha! That young pup defeated Kaido and immediately couldn't wait to come for me."
"What confidence, what terrifying ambition… even this old man feels a chill!"
Whitebeard suddenly stood up, gripping his massive naginata (spear), his eyes sharp and piercing.
"Then come."
"Let me measure your strength. If you are not strong enough…"
"You will be buried in the sea!"
(End of Chapter)