The next morning.
The entire world exploded into chaos.
Countless News Coo birds filled the skies, scattering newspapers across every sea at unbelievable speed.
People rushed into the streets.
Ports became crowded instantly.
Even kingdoms that usually ignored world affairs fell into complete shock.
Because the headline printed across the front page was enough to shake the era itself.
[FLEET COMMANDER HAWK DEFEATS KAIDO HEAD-ON!]
[MARINES CRUSH YONKO ALLIANCE!]
[THE AGE OF PIRATES BEGINS COLLAPSING!]
Below the title was a massive photograph.
Hawk standing alone above the battlefield.
Behind him, shattered storm clouds stretched endlessly across the sky.
And beneath him—
Kaido falling toward the ocean.
The image alone sent chills through countless readers.
West Blue.
Inside a crowded tavern, pirates stared at the newspaper with pale faces.
"That's impossible…"
"Kaido lost?!"
"To a Marine?!"
A veteran pirate slammed the table violently.
"No!"
"That monster should've been invincible!"
But nearby civilians looked completely different.
Some cried openly.
Others laughed excitedly.
"The Marines finally defeated a Yonko!"
"We're safe now!"
"Maybe this era is really changing!"
South Blue.
Inside a Marine recruitment office, the line stretched across several entire streets.
Young men and women filled with excitement waited impatiently.
"I want to join the Marines!"
"So do I!"
"If Fleet Commander Hawk can defeat Kaido, then pirates aren't unbeatable anymore!"
Marine morale across the world skyrocketed instantly.
For decades, the Four Emperors had represented absolute terror.
Untouchable monsters ruling the sea.
But now—
One of them had been defeated publicly.
And not through tricks or betrayal.
Pure frontal combat.
The psychological impact was unimaginable.
Meanwhile—
Inside the New World.
Several pirate crews immediately began fleeing their territories overnight.
Without Kaido's overwhelming reputation suppressing them, panic spread rapidly.
Many pirates suddenly realized something terrifying.
If Hawk could defeat Kaido today…
Then tomorrow, he could come for them too.
On Hachinosu.
Inside the dark pirate island fortress, Marshall D. Teach silently read the newspaper.
His expression gradually darkened.
"Zehahaha…"
But this time—
His laughter sounded forced.
"That monster…"
"He's growing too fast."
Beside him, Shiryu narrowed his eyes.
"If Kaido couldn't stop him…"
"Then the balance of the world is truly breaking."
Teach slowly crushed the newspaper in his hand.
"No."
His gaze turned colder.
"This just means we can't wait anymore."
"If we let Hawk continue expanding…"
"None of us will survive."
Meanwhile—
At Marine Headquarters.
The atmosphere was completely different.
Cheers echoed across every corner of Marineford.
Countless soldiers celebrated wildly.
Even many veteran Marines looked emotional.
Because they knew what this victory meant better than anyone.
For years—
The Marines had always been forced into passive positions.
Maintaining balance.
Compromising.
Enduring.
But now—
Everything had changed.
Inside the highest conference room.
Sengoku quietly placed the newspaper onto the table.
Around him sat Garp, Tsuru, Sakazuki, Kuzan, and several top officers.
At the head of the room—
Hawk sat calmly in silence.
Sengoku adjusted his glasses slowly.
"The world government already sent an emergency message."
Sakazuki sneered coldly.
"They're scared."
"Of course they are."
Tsuru folded her arms calmly.
"Hawk's influence has now surpassed ordinary Marine authority."
"After defeating Kaido publicly…"
"He has become the symbol of this new era."
Garp burst into laughter.
"PWAHAHAHA!"
"That's great, isn't it?!"
"No more annoying old bastards ordering us around!"
Sengoku's expression became serious.
"That's exactly the problem."
"The Five Elders will never tolerate someone they cannot fully control."
The room gradually fell silent.
Everyone understood the meaning behind those words.
Then—
Hawk finally spoke.
"They'll move soon."
His voice remained calm.
"Whether openly or from the shadows."
"But it doesn't matter anymore."
Sakazuki looked toward him.
"You've already decided?"
Hawk slowly nodded.
"The old balance has become meaningless."
"They fear Marine power because they know the current system is collapsing."
Kuzan sighed softly.
"Ah la la…"
"So we're finally reaching that stage."
Hawk stood up slowly.
Sunlight from the window illuminated the white coat draped across his shoulders.
The golden Fleet Commander insignia reflected brilliantly.
"The era ruled by pirates is ending."
His gaze sharpened gradually.
"And the era controlled by Celestial Dragons…"
"…will end too."
The room became completely silent.
Even Garp stopped laughing.
Because everyone present understood what those words truly meant.
War.
Not against pirates.
Against the rulers of the world themselves.
Far away atop the Red Line—
Inside the sacred land of Mary Geoise—
The Five Elders also read the same newspaper in silence.
Crack.
One of them crushed his teacup accidentally.
The atmosphere felt heavy enough to suffocate.
Then Saint Garling slowly spoke.
"That Marine…"
"…cannot be allowed to continue living."
Outside the window, dark clouds slowly gathered over the Holy Land.
The final storm of the era—
Was beginning to form.
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