New World!
On an unknown island!
A banquet was underway, and a man with sharp, eagle-like eyes exuded an incredibly keen and focused aura.
He wore deep red clothing that revealed his chiseled, knife-cut muscles.
A golden necklace hung around his neck.
His usual hat was placed to the side, and he held a cup of wine in his hand as the people around him cheered, "Drink, drink, drink!"
He helplessly glanced around.
He had only come to find Shanks out of boredom, but he unexpectedly got dragged into this banquet.
Shanks, on the other hand, had a smile on his face as he urged him to drink, acting like a complete clown.
It was impossible to see the most Haki-filled side of that man; watching Hawkeye chug his drink, Shanks followed suit.
"The most important thing about being a pirate is being happy!"
The atmosphere was incredibly peaceful.
This was Hawkeye's first time visiting Shanks since Shanks lost his arm.
He couldn't believe that man had gone to the weakest East Blue and returned disgraced, having lost an arm.
Although his strength hadn't decreased but instead improved, it made Hawkeye lose all interest in a match.
He believed his swordsmanship was stronger than Shanks', but when it came to Haki, he was far inferior.
Their battles were purely swordsmanship duels, without any other techniques like physical combat.
A white-haired man with a slicked-back hairstyle whispered a few confused words into Shanks' ear, causing Shanks to drop his smile.
His expression became stern.
The three scars on his eye added to his Haki-filled presence at that moment.
His wine-Red Hair fell to both sides, and his stubble was clearly visible.
Despite looking like a scruffy uncle, no one dared to underestimate him.
It was as if, at this moment, he was truly Red Hair Shanks, one of the Four Emperors who reigned over the sea!
"Vice-Captain..."
His brows furrowed tightly. The Vice-Captain, who had clearly retired, had high-profilely announced his reclusion in Shambles in the underground world.
This series of actions truly confused him.
"Is it Captain Roger's intention?"
He truly didn't understand!
It wasn't until Hawkeye came up behind him and offered him a drink that Shanks smiled again and continued drinking.
No matter what, since the Vice-Captain had made such a decision, he would simply support it.
...
"Hmm, is this really Marco?"
A pineapple-haired man spoke the information he had just learned to a half-giant.
First, a crescent-shaped mustache covered his entire face, followed by a chest covered in scars.
"Gurararara!"
With a hearty laugh, he tore off his medical equipment and strode to the side of the ship.
"Rayleigh! Are you also unwilling to be lonely?"
His entire body looked so tall, as if he could encompass the entire sea with his broad chest.
There was no awkwardness like Weevil; he simply looked incredibly mighty, with no other words to describe him.
This person was also one of the Four Emperors who reigned over the sea.
Edward Newgate!
"Pops!"
Marco came to his Pops' side, a little worried. He really should have kept quiet; this was the reaction he got after speaking.
"Gurararara! Don't worry, Rayleigh and I are people of the old era. The New World has no ship that can carry us!"
As Whitebeard said this, a hint of loneliness flashed in his eyes. He had a premonition that an era of turbulent waves was about to arrive.
He probably wouldn't live to see it!
The aging king!
...
Cake Island!
"Mama Mama!"
A strange laugh echoed from inside a room.
"Cake, has the cake arrived yet!"
Saliva dripped onto the floor of the room, which was pitch black and nothing could be seen.
Only a bone-chilling chewing sound could be heard.
A tall, thin man walked in, frowning.
"Mama, the cake has been delivered!"
"Faster, faster!"
"I'm hungry!"
Katakuri, walking out of the room, sighed helplessly. He had told Mama about Rayleigh, but Mama had no reaction.
"Rayleigh!"
Her two eyes were exposed, but it was unclear what she was doing.
This person was also one of the Four Emperors who reigned over the sea!
Charlotte Linlin!
She didn't care about Rayleigh; right now, she only wanted to know when her cake would be delivered.
Otherwise, she would get angry!
She was the most unpredictable of the Four Emperors, with incredibly powerful physical talent!
She had possessed extraordinary talent since childhood!
She was known as the "Born Destroyer!"
Her love for sweets was pathological!
...
Onigashima!
"Woooah!"
"Woooah!"
Even without getting close, a deafening wail could be heard, like someone crying at a funeral.
Though crying, there was no sadness in the sound, but rather it sounded like laughter.
Tears the size of palms splattered on the ground.
King stood to the side, watching his Captain acting up again, just because he mentioned Rayleigh.
"Pluton Rayleigh!"
"Woooah!"
His massive body was like a mountain.
Two bull horns topped his head, and his rope-like mustache was deep black.
His expression was mournful, like a cat crying over a dead mouse.
A gaudy tattoo spread across his arm, and his muscles were explosively exaggerated.
Over nine meters tall, he exuded an overwhelming sense of oppression.
Six-meter-tall King looked like a child in front of Kaido.
"Lord Kaido, should we send someone to Shambles to investigate?"
"No matter. A small Rayleigh won't cause much of a stir!"
Kaido, having stopped crying, waved his hand. If he were to go, he would go himself; King and the others weren't qualified enough.
But he was busy right now!
Doflamingo had made a proposal that greatly interested him, and he couldn't free up his hands at the moment.
Also one of the Four Emperors who reigned over the sea.
Kaido the Beast!
He was also the strongest creature in the world, on land, sea, and air!
...
At this moment, Esdeath had no idea how much of a stir her actions had caused; she was currently training with Tina.
Their relationship had progressed rapidly in a month!
Sweat trickled down Tina's delicate face, dripping onto the ground.
"Lady Esdeath~"
"Don't talk!"
"Huff huff!"
"But I'm so tired!"
"Just a little longer!"
The two were frantically pushing their physical limits!
A pile of equipment lay nearby, covered in the sweat of both Esdeath and Tina!
To become stronger, relying solely on the system wasn't enough!
If you don't work hard, the system can't help you!
Tina needed to train her stamina to better utilize her Devil Fruit.
And Esdeath needed to train to activate the Demon God Manifestation within her body.
Although their training intensities differed, both were working hard!
"Hmm? What's going on!"
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