On the deck of the Mammoth Ship, the elite fighters of the Beasts Pirates who had followed Jack the Drought were all panicking at this moment.
Especially when they saw the dense magma appearing in the sky above them, their previous bravado vanished entirely.
"JACK-SAMA!!"
"It's Admiral Akainu! We're doomed!"
"Is Akainu insane? He's unleashing his ultimate move without a word! Jack-sama what should we do?"
Hearing the desperate shouts from behind, Jack, who had already turned pale upon seeing Sakazuki and feeling the overwhelming pressure from above, suddenly turned around, his eyes wide with fury.
"What are you panicking about? Do you think we can retreat now?"
After a brief pause, Jack sharply turned back to face the massive warship speeding toward them through the storm and let out a final roar.
"In a narrow path, the brave will prevail! Close in, get closer!"
As soon as Jack finished speaking, an ear-splitting thunderclap erupted.
Immediately after, the dense magma volcanoes in the sky suddenly accelerated, bursting out from the rolling clouds like a grand and spectacular meteor shower, streaking across the sky at an astonishing speed and instantly enveloping the Mammoth Ship.
The overwhelming magma volcanoes, carrying terrifying energy, instantly ignited the sea around the Mammoth Ship.
In an instant, towering waves swallowed the warship that had been accelerating toward them.
Before the pirates on the ship could react, a new wave of magma volcanoes broke through the heavy rain, instantly filling their vision.
Boom! Boom! Boom!—
Amidst the deafening explosions, the colossal Mammoth Ship disintegrated instantly under the relentless barrage of molten lava and volcanic eruptions. All crew members, including Jack, were swallowed by the towering waves that followed.
As the warship approached, not only the Mammoth Ship but also several pirate vessels that had accompanied it were reduced to debris floating on the sea.
Members of the Beasts Pirates, who had been aboard these ships, had either sunk to the ocean floor or were drifting on the surface, wailing in despair.
Meanwhile, two warships that had raced over from another part of the sea slowly approached the vessel where Sakazuki was stationed. Before the three vice admirals on one of the warships could react, Sakazuki leaped over and issued a direct command.
"You three, head to the other ship immediately and escort the members of the Donquixote Family to headquarters. The rest of you, follow me to Whole Cake Island!"
"Yes, sir!"
A unified and resounding response echoed as the three warships, which had just come together, quickly separated.
The ship carrying the Donquixote Family accelerated toward the Red Line, while the other two, led by Sakazuki, sped off in the opposite direction, heading straight for the waters of Whole Cake Island.
...
At the Marine base in Loguetown, in the office of the highest-ranking officer.
As Orion sat down at Smoker desk, he looked up at Gion and Ain, who had followed him and now stood before the desk.
He got straight to the point. "What's the current situation in the East Blue?"
Hearing this, Ain immediately stepped forward. During the time Orion had walked from the port to the base office, she had received reports from various Marine branches in the East Blue.
However, since Orion had been surrounded by residents at the time, she had merely recorded the information without immediately informing him.
"Up until the moment the Fleet Admiral entered this office, six branch bases have submitted their reports!" Ain said, pulling out the documents she had prepared earlier.
She continued. "Commander Hina performed quite well this time. According to her report, she has already eliminated three pirate crews. As for the number of pirates, she didn't provide a detailed count but strictly followed the Fleet Admiral orders, refusing to accept any surrenders!"
"Next is Captain Smoker, who has taken out two pirate crews so far!"
"Captain Smoker and the other bases that have reported in have each successfully eliminated one pirate crew!"
"Additionally, a lieutenant named Fullbody just sent in the latest intel. He discovered a pirate crew near the Windmill Islands in the East Blue. Due to the captain formidable strength, he has requested reinforcements!"
"Formidable strength?" Orion paused, then asked.
"Is he a Devil Fruit user?"
Orion waved his hand to stop Ain from continuing and said calmly.
"He probably the Bara Bara no Mi user—Buggy, a former apprentice of the Roger Pirates! Fullbody is no match for him. Contact Fullbody immediately and head over there with Binz! Unlike many pirates who merely fly the flag, this man is a true pirate through and through. We absolutely cannot let him escape!"
"Yes, sir!"
Ain put down the documents, saluted, and declared.
"We will complete the mission!"
"Buru Buru~"
As soon as Ain left the office, the Den Den Mushi in Gion arms began to ring.
"Hmm?"
Gion eyes narrowed slightly as she casually picked up the receiver.
"This is Gion!"
"Admiral Gion, I am the Vice Admiral from the Surveillance Room of the G-1 in the New World. I am here to report the latest developments!"
"Ten minutes ago, the Mammoth, a ship under the Beasts Pirates, attacked one of our warships. It has been sunk by Admiral Akainu."
"Additionally, Kaido has appeared on Whole Cake Island, and ships under the Beasts Pirates have begun leaving Wano Country. The Red-Haired Pirates have also departed from their territory, and their current whereabouts are unknown!"
"Report complete!"
"Understood!" Gion nodded, then ended the call and looked up at Orion.
Orion narrowed his eyes slightly, showing no surprise at the sudden intelligence.
Calmly, he said. "Kaido wants to wage war while I'm on my eastern inspection tour, and he's trying to drag Big Mom crew into it. But why has Shanks left his territory at this time? Does he also want to join the fray?"
After a brief pause, Orion suddenly shook his head and chuckled.
"A single eastern inspection trip has managed to stir up three of the so-called 'Emperors of the Sea' in the New World. Not bad~"
A flicker of concern passed through Gion eyes. Although Orion appeared confident, as if everything was under control, the movements of three major powers in the New World—with two of them already meeting—could lead to a devastating war if it broke out.
Thinking this, Gion tentatively asked. "Fleet Admiral, should I return to headquarters and lead a fleet to support the New World?"
"Go ahead!"
Orion nodded.
"Although it's still unclear how Charlotte Linlin will react, whether this war breaks out or not, the Marine Headquarters' forces will gradually shift toward the New World!"
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