The crushed golden Den Den Mushi still sparked faintly.
Yet the broadcast had not ended.
Tobirama stood calmly before the camera. Beneath his feet lay the headless corpse of a Celestial Dragon. Behind him stood a group of breathtaking women, their gazes filled with unwavering devotion.
At that moment, billions of people across the world held their breath.
They stared at the silver-haired man on their screens as if they were witnessing a demon king about to overturn the entire era.
"Mad… he's completely mad…"
Countless kings of allied nations collapsed back into their thrones, trembling uncontrollably.
"Killing a Celestial Dragon wasn't enough—he's going to confront the Five Elders head-on?"
"This isn't piracy anymore. This is revolution. This is war!"
But in the shadows—
Ambitious figures, oppressed slaves, and even Marine soldiers who had long since lost faith in the World Government felt flames ignite within their eyes.
"A new emperor… he's the new emperor!"
"Only someone like this can shatter eight hundred years of chains!"
"Join him! Even if we die, our names will be carved into history!"
Pirate ships across the seas changed course one after another. Underground organizations began mobilizing in silence.
Their target was singular—
Tobirama's coordinates.
…
Within the live broadcast.
Tobirama adjusted the collar of his Hokage cloak. His Rinnegan stared straight into the camera, as though piercing every soul watching from behind the screen.
"World Government."
"Five Elders."
"And Imu."
His voice was calm, yet carried an unshakable will.
"You have ruled this world for far too long."
"So long that these seas have rotted with decay."
"Today, I declare it here."
Tobirama slowly spread his arms, as if welcoming the arrival of a new age.
"The Empire formally declares war on the World Government."
"To the death."
"Until only my voice remains upon these seas."
Boom!
The world erupted.
A declaration of war.
Not a clash between pirates, but an all-out war between powers that ruled nations.
A turning point unseen in eight hundred years.
…
Red Line.
Holy Land, Mary Geoise.
The Flower Room.
A forbidden place accessible only to the Five Elders—and the residence of the master of the Empty Throne.
At this moment, the five elders, usually untouchable in their authority, knelt on the ground, heads lowered, not daring to look up.
Before them stood a slender figure cloaked in shadow, silently watching the screen.
On it was Tobirama's arrogant face.
"Imu…"
Saint Saturn spoke with a trembling voice.
"This Tobirama is far too rampant. He must be eliminated."
Imu's eyes, bearing strange patterns, were fixed on Tobirama's Rinnegan.
After a long silence, a voice neither male nor female—yet cold beyond measure—rang out.
"Not a being of this world…"
"That is an invader from another realm."
"Activate all Ancient Weapons."
"Deploy all Holy Knights."
"No matter the cost…"
Imu extended a finger and slashed through the void.
"Eradicate."
"Erase him completely."
"Yes!"
The Five Elders responded in unison, murderous intent surging in their eyes.
With Imu's order given, there was nothing left to hesitate over.
Even if the world itself had to be torn apart—
Uchiha Tobirama had to die.
…
Sabaody Archipelago.
Uchiha warship.
The live broadcast was temporarily cut off.
Tobirama led the women back into the cabin.
The atmosphere was heavy.
Vivi, Nami, and even Bellemere and the others had yet to recover from the shock of the declaration of war.
Becoming enemies of the entire world—
It was madness.
Tobirama sat at the main seat, calmly observing the varied expressions before him.
Hancock. Robin. Karumen. Kalifa. Tashigi. Stella. Kaya. Kuina. Vivi.
This was his foundation in this world.
"There are things I need to tell you," Tobirama said calmly, idly turning a teacup in his hand.
"I am not originally from this world."
"Eh?!"
The women froze, eyes widening in disbelief.
"N-not from this world? Are you from the Sky Islands?" Nami asked, confused.
"No."
Tobirama shook his head, a trace of distant memory flashing through his Rinnegan.
"I come from another world—a world of ninjas and chakra."
"There, I am the God of the Ninja World, the first emperor who unified all nations."
"Coming here is merely one stop along my path of conquering countless worlds."
"I will leave eventually, to move on to the next."
The revelation struck them like thunder.
Another world. Another emperor.
It shattered their understanding of reality.
"Then… then what about us…?"
Vivi bit her lip, fear trembling in her eyes.
"Will you abandon us, Master?"
Tobirama looked at them and smiled faintly.
"I will take you with me."
"To see a broader world."
"To conquer even more worlds."
At those words, the fear in their eyes vanished.
"Hah…"
Hancock let out a long breath, then smiled with fervent devotion. She dropped to her knees and hugged Tobirama's legs.
"I don't care where you're from! Even if it's hell or the depths of space!"
"As long as I'm by your side, I'll be your most loyal follower!"
"Another world? That sounds amazing!" Robin adjusted her sunglasses, curiosity shining in her eyes.
"So that explains your incomprehensible power."
"I'm very interested in a world full of ninjas."
"Captain, please take me with you."
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
Nami and Kaya quickly echoed.
To them, it no longer mattered whether Tobirama was a god or a demon, native or outsider.
What mattered was this—
He was their king.
"Good."
Tobirama nodded in satisfaction.
With matters settled here, it was time for the next step.
"System," he said calmly.
"Start the broadcast."
"This time, connect only to Marine Headquarters."
…
Marine Headquarters.
Marineford.
Combat conference room.
Sengoku, Tsuru, Zephyr, Kizaru, and all the Vice Admirals were gathered, expressions grim.
Suddenly, the large screen lit up.
Tobirama's face appeared.
"Tobirama!!"
Sengoku slammed the table and stood, eyes bloodshot.
"What more do you want?!"
"Sengoku, no need to get angry," Tobirama replied lazily, leaning back in his chair.
"I'm giving you a chance."
"A chance… to gather everything you have and try to kill me."
He raised three fingers.
"Three days."
"Three days from now, at twelve noon."
"I will personally lead the Uchiha to Marineford."
"What?!"
The room erupted.
An advance assault on headquarters—announced in advance?!
What kind of arrogance was this?!
"Bring out all your trump cards," Tobirama continued calmly.
"The Seven Warlords. The three Admirals. The Holy Knights."
"And those so-called immortal old men—the Five Elders."
"Call them all."
"Here at Marineford…"
"I will settle everything in one battle."
"At that time, I'll start a global broadcast."
"Let the world witness the end of the old era…"
"And the birth of the new empire."
Sengoku clenched his fists until blood seeped from his palms.
This was humiliation.
A public execution of Marine authority before the entire world.
Refuse—and Marine prestige collapses.
Accept—and they must win.
Just as Sengoku hesitated, a cold, ancient voice cut in through the Den Den Mushi.
The Five Elders had forcibly connected.
"Very well."
"Tobirama, we accept."
The bald elder's voice was filled with killing intent.
"Three days from now. Marineford."
"We will prepare the grandest funeral in history—for you."
"Since you seek death, the World Government will grant it."
"Hahaha!"
Tobirama laughed loudly, unrestrained and domineering.
"Then wash your necks and wait."
"In three days…"
"I will come harvest this world."
Click.
The transmission ended.
…
Marineford.
Sengoku sank back into his chair, staring out the window.
A storm was coming.
"Pass the order!" he suddenly roared, golden light blazing in his eyes.
"There's no retreat now!"
"Issue the highest-level summons!"
"Forcibly召on all Seven Warlords—those who refuse are to be eradicated!"
"Mobilize all elite forces Vice Admiral rank and above from every branch!"
"Have the Science Unit transport all new Pacifistas immediately!"
"Request full support from the Holy Knights and CP0!"
Sengoku stood tall, his voice echoing like thunder.
"This battle determines the fate of justice!"
"At any cost—even if Marineford sinks!"
"We must bury Tobirama here!"
Woooo—
The shrill alarms rang throughout Marine Headquarters.
The war machine roared to life at full speed.