In the following days, the atmosphere in the New World suddenly became oppressive.
Consequently, the first half of the Grand Line and the Four Seas were also affected.
Those unruly rookies, the great pirate crews occupying their own corners, and even the affiliated forces clinging to the thighs of the Pirate Emperors, all became incredibly quiet. They wished they could hide at the ends of the earth, terrified of being targeted by the beasts of the sea.
The World Economic Journal published a new headline every day, drawing the world's attention to the Black Hole Pirates.
"After Two Years, the Most 'Inescapable' Ability User in History Takes Action Again!"
"Gran Tesoro Announces Suspension of Business, Waiving All Fees for Guests, Urging Them to Leave the Golden City as Quickly as Possible!"
"In Three Days, Thirty Large Ships Appeared at the Golden City. What Are They Transporting?"
After three days of warm-up, the World Economic Journal suddenly stopped reporting on the fourth day.
During those three days, the whole world was buzzing with discussion.
People in the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line were just watching the drama.
But the various forces in the New World were in a state of panic.
Even the Marines held continuous meetings during those three days.
In the waters outside the Golden City, there were over a dozen surveillance ships.
Over these few days, Sengoku didn't know how many calls he had with the Gorosei.
Just like the negotiation between the Red-Haired Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates in the original story, the Black Hole Pirates, who had been low-key since reaching the top, suddenly became high-profile. It was clear they were making a big move.
It was normal for the World Government and the Marines to feel nervous.
Regardless of whether Yami's target was another Pirate Emperor, it could break the existing balance.
If it was serious, this sea might riot completely, and a new era that even the World Government and Marines couldn't control might arrive.
The premonition was correct!
On the fifth day, the World Economic Journal released another news report that blew the world's mind.
That day's paper contained only this one story.
The headline read—"Striking the Whitebeard Pirates' Flag, the Man Who Wants to Rule the Sky and the Sea!"
The cover of the news featured two bounty posters:
[Whitebeard, Edward Newgate, user of the Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi, Bounty: 5,046,000,000 Beri, Dead or Alive.]
[Black Hole Yami, Multi-Fruit User, Bounty: 4,046,000,000 Beri, Dead or Alive.]
Below the two bounty posters were a lot of text and some photos.
Among these photos were close-ups of the dozens of large ships at the Golden City.
These ships were filled with clone soldiers and modified humans. It turned out the Black Hole Pirates had unknowingly obtained technology similar to Germa 66 and created a massive number of robots.
There were also a few photos of Morgans and Doflamingo together, along with intelligence Morgans obtained from Doflamingo.
Or rather, intelligence Black Hole Yami deliberately released.
It turned out the Black Hole Pirates' big moves over the past few days were to launch a full-scale war against the Whitebeard Pirates.
A war confirmed by Doflamingo to be unavoidable!
Because... Black Hole Yami wants to seize Whitebeard's Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi, officially becoming the new World's Strongest Man, the man who rules the sky and the sea.
"If you don't want the Paramecia-type Fuwa Fuwa no Mi and the Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi—two world-destroying abilities—to appear on the same person, then go and stop me!"
This last sentence was Yami's challenge to the world, delivered through Doflamingo!
This news spread across the world at the fastest speed, stunning everyone and causing a wave of fear.
Indeed!
Whitebeard was already a terrifying existence, worse than a demon.
If the World's Strongest Man's ability were taken by the most "inescapable" ability user in history, what kind of existence would that be?
The ones who felt panic first were still the World Government and the Marines.
The scene they least wanted to see had finally appeared.
Black Hole Yami was indeed not satisfied with his current abilities; he wanted more and stronger fruit abilities.
The Paramecia-type Fuwa Fuwa no Mi had already made the World Government and Marines choose to back down.
If he obtained the Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi as well, Black Hole Yami would definitely become an existence more terrifying than Rocks and Roger.
Because... once Yami obtains the Gura Gura no Mi ability, who knows if his next target won't be Kaido's Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon form, Charlotte Linlin's Paramecia-type Soru Soru no Mi, or the three Admirals' top-tier Logia fruits?
But one thing is certain: if Yami really becomes the user of both the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi and the Gura Gura no Mi, then no one in this world will be able to beat him in a one-on-one fight, not even Kaido!
Kaido has never been a match for Whitebeard because the Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi ability attacks the internal organs directly!
Yami is confirmed to have the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi and the Momo Momo no Mi. If he also gets the Gura Gura no Mi, known as the strongest Paramecia, no one knows what level of combat power this world-rule-breaking monster will reach!
However, before the Gorosei could contact Sengoku to discuss countermeasures...
News came from the surveillance ships, news that would also become the next day's headline.
The Golden City soared into the sky, and dozens of airships escaped the tracking and attack range of the surveillance ships, flying towards Whitebeard's various territories.
"Sengoku, immediately dispatch the three Admirals to the New World's G1 Branch. Be ready to intervene in this war at any time."
Receiving this news, the Gorosei issued an order immediately, voluntarily breaking the rule that the Fleet Admiral and one Admiral must guard Headquarters.
"Yes, Your Excellencies."
Sengoku also knew the severity of the matter and nodded quickly.
At the same time, the Four Emperor crews in the New World also began to move.
The Whitebeard Pirates, who had become the target, naturally gathered all their affiliated pirate crews immediately, preparing to defend their territories and engage the Black Hole Pirates.
The Red-Haired Pirates, who liked to play peacemaker but were actually waiting for a certain timing, were completely bewildered.
Yami's raid was too fast, leaving Red-Haired Shanks no time to mediate between the two sides.
With Yami's flying ships, he couldn't find Yami's tracks at all.
As for going to find Whitebeard? Before Whitebeard fought Yami, he might just fight Shanks first.
Others are attacking his territory. If you try to delay him, are you in league with them?
If Red-Haired Shanks wants to intervene in this war, he will probably have to wait until both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Black Hole Pirates are heavily damaged and both sides need a way out.
But a situation where both sides suffer heavy losses is unlikely to happen.
If it really did happen, even if fellow Pirate Emperors Charlotte Linlin and Kaido chose not to act, the major powers of the New World wouldn't be able to hold back.
A chain reaction, which is exactly what Yami meant by forcing them all to unite!
While Red-Haired Shanks was at a loss for what to do, Charlotte Linlin and Kaido, the "sister and brother," held a long-awaited phone call.
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