Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

"Hehe, I thought I was going to hear news of a major battle between Whitebeard and the Navy, but I didn't expect that in addition to the major battle, something like this would happen. It seems that the seas are going to be lively again."

"Indeed, after Roger died twenty years ago, this man single-handedly stirred up this sea, causing unrest for quite some time."

"Speaking of which, the battle back then was truly terrifying... The Navy even mobilized the Buster Call, and the legendary Marine Garp personally took action..."

"Such a thing actually happened? Tell me about it!"

The news about Impel Down and Barrett alone caused a sensation throughout the world, sparking heated discussions everywhere.

　 8　灵在1顶2上群苍战 争0开转始之 前，推进城就沦陷了2，以 巴雷中特3为首的一众203凶恶海贼，成功突破署89长麦哲伦的阻拦，逃之夭夭。

In order not to affect the upcoming great war, the Sengoku period decided to keep the matter hidden for the time being, fearing it would affect the morale of the army.

Before the Navy and the World Government could even issue an announcement, Morgans, having somehow obtained this inside information, leaked it prematurely!

It has to be said, this veteran's skill in this area is truly top-notch... (repost)

Douglas Barrett, a name that was almost forgotten twenty years ago, is now being mentioned again by the world, still evoking endless emotions.

There was no way around it; his reputation was simply too great back then, and his strength was astonishing!

At the age of fifteen, he was virtually unmatched on the high seas until he encountered Roger, who had not yet become king. After being defeated several times, he boarded Roger's ship as a challenger.

He was only in his teens, too young for that, so it was perfectly normal for him to be no match for Roger, and no one would laugh at him.

However, Barrett demonstrated a powerful combat talent; on this ship, apart from Roger, he was able to defeat everyone else without equal!

Even Rayleigh, who was the vice-captain at the time, could only fight him to a draw, which shows his extraordinary strength!

Thus, at a very young age, Barrett was given the title of heir to the devil, known to the world as the successor to the demon, and even his fellow crew members on the same ship called him a monster...

Therefore, the headline of today's World Economic Herald, as always, maintains its exaggerated style, elevating Barrett's status to an extreme degree, yet surprisingly, it doesn't feel out of place to the world.

Many of those who experienced those events twenty years ago are still alive today, and when they recall the past, it is all still vivid in their minds.

Meanwhile, the kids who hadn't experienced it all surrounded these eyewitnesses, listening to their stories of Douglas Barrett with astonishment.

People's joys and sorrows may differ, but when it comes to gossip, they are all exactly the same...

In an instant, the whole world, whether it was the four seas, the Grand Line or the New World, was abuzz with discussion among all countries, people and pirates, and Barrett's reputation resounded throughout the sea.

In addition, other notorious escapees were also in the newspapers, though they didn't make the headlines.

But as they gradually gained attention, a host of notorious pirates, such as Bondi Waldo, the Evil King, and the Nine-Tailed Fox, were also mentioned.

After all, these people were once powerful pirates who dominated their respective seas, and their strength was definitely outstanding.

In addition, the betrayal and defection of Shiru Ame, the former warden of Impel Down, is also a topic of much discussion, especially among pirates, who are happy to see the Navy suffer a setback.

In an unassuming little tavern in the Sabaody Archipelago, Shakky, a thin cigarette dangling from her lips, glanced at the newspaper, then at Rayleigh, who was drinking alone at the bar, with a mocking expression.

"Hey, a familiar face, Rayleigh. Aren't you going to go and meet this former comrade?"

Rayleigh stood up and walked towards the door, saying as he went, "A companion? That guy was never one of us..."

“I’ve long since retired from public life and won’t get involved in these things. If that guy acts recklessly, someone will step in; it’s not this old man’s turn.”

"Let's go, Xia Qi."

With that, Rayleigh pushed open the small wooden door of the tavern, preparing to leave.

"Going to find Little Monkey?" Shakky stubbed out her cigarette and asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Rayleigh nodded and left without saying anything more.

Clearly, although the situation is very different from the original One Piece, Rayleigh is still going to find Luffy to teach him how to use Haki, whether it's because of Shanks or the straw hat, so that he can better establish himself on this sea!

There's no way around it; Luffy is just too weak right now. Even if he puts in countless efforts, even at the cost of his life, he can't even make a ripple in this top-tier battle.

Having so many titles and backgrounds is of little use; in fact, it makes it easier to bring disaster upon oneself. Just as Luo Feng said, only by having strong personal strength can one gain a foothold on the sea!

And so, the day passed.

The time had come to the sixth day after the end of the great war.

The buzz surrounding the Impel Down and Barrett reports from the previous day hadn't died down when, suddenly, countless seagulls covered the sky by 0.9 degrees...

From the New World, the Grand Line, and all corners of the world, wherever there was a news agency of the World Economic Herald, seagulls were released in dense flocks at the same time, spreading rapidly.

This is why the World Economic Herald has become the undisputed number one on this high seas, even surpassing government and naval officials.

Besides the fact that their news is always accurate and they dare to report, it is also because of the existence of news agencies all over the world!

This allows them to deliver news to the vast majority of people in a very short time.

There's no way around it. You can imagine that if the news agency only existed in the New World, it wouldn't even reach the first half of the Grand Line, let alone the four seas.

Even seagulls couldn't fly that far, no matter how hard they tried!

Today, the World Economic Herald once again launched a series of bombshell reports, dropping an even bigger news report...

Chapter 236 First Bounty: 2.285 Billion Berries! Terrifying!

A new 'Emperor of the Sea' is born? Replacing Whitebeard, the Godfall Pirates—Luo Feng!

Shocking! The Marine Headquarters has been sunk and vanished forever! The culprit is the same person who killed Whitebeard!

Fire Fist Ace – Identity Revealed: Son of Former Pirate King Roger, Executed by the Marines at Marineford!

Regardless of the specific content of the report, the disclosure of the first two headlines alone was enough to leave everyone breathless!

The world was in an uproar. Although separated by vast distances, after seeing today's reports, the entire world seemed to fall silent in unison...

Everyone stared wide-eyed, looking at today's news with disbelief.

Compared to today's reports, yesterday's prison break by Barrett and the other pirates was nothing. The hype vanished instantly, and everyone was trembling with fear. Looking at the huge headlines in the newspapers, no one could help but wonder if they had received a fake report!

But when they saw the authoritative logo of the World Economic Herald, and even the certification from the World Government, countless people were dumbfounded...

What does this mean? This news is not just the opinion of the World Economic Herald; it has also been officially confirmed by governments around the world, completely verifying the authenticity of this report!

Even the world government has acknowledged it, so how could this be false?

"My God, this is insane! Has the world gone mad, or have I? How could such a person suddenly appear? I've never heard of him before!"

"Godfall Pirates, what an imposing name! Luo Feng... who exactly is he? I really have no recollection of him."

"The person who killed Whitebeard was such an unknown figure? Wasn't he a Marine?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? The Marine Headquarters was sunk by their own hands..."

"That's terrifying. Does it mean that both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy lost this battle, and the victor is this suddenly appearing unfamiliar name?"

"Able to kill Whitebeard and possess the strength to destroy Marine Headquarters, is there any doubt about that? Apart from monsters like the Four Emperors, who else has such strength!"

"Unbelievable! It seems the balance of power at sea is about to change again, and the world is about to descend into chaos once more!"

This is a conversation that takes place around the world and involves the majority of the population.

Although their words may not be exactly the same, their meanings are similar. They are all baffled by the sudden appearance of the Godfall Pirates and the name Luo Feng, but are also extremely shocked by what they have done!

If it weren't for the joint certification from the World Economic Herald and the World Government, probably few people would believe that such a thing could happen.

This is absolutely outrageous!

In comparison, the third report about Ace seemed much weaker; it's fair to say that no one paid any attention to it.

The living are always more convincing than the dead. No matter how powerful your background is, you've already been executed. Normally, you would probably attract a lot of attention, but now that the report is being released together with the news about Luo Feng and others, it feels like a buy-two-get-one-free deal.

'Pat-pat, pat-pat...'

As the world was filled with shock and trembling as they flipped through the reports, posters bearing portraits were falling off the thick stack of newspapers.

People are very familiar with this kind of poster; it is undoubtedly a bounty poster issued by the Navy!

That's right, the targets of these bounties are none other than the Godfall gang!

It was on this wanted poster that the world finally saw the face of this unfamiliar, mysterious, and incredibly powerful pirate captain...

Unsurprisingly, when people saw that Luo Feng was an incredibly young man, barely in his early twenties, they all stood there dumbfounded, lost in thought.

If it were said that an unknown person suddenly appeared and did so many astonishing things, people could barely accept it.

Now, seeing Luo Feng's face, even knowing it was an official wanted notice, it was hard to believe...

Too young!

Around the same age as those supernovas, when they first emerged, people were still talking about them with great interest and marveling at their strength, a new generation replacing the old.

But compared to this captain named Luo Feng, who is the same age as me, he's fucking weak!

At that age, to be able to kill Whitebeard, sink the Marine Headquarters, and leave unscathed—even if it seems like a dream, everyone has to admit one fact…

Just as the report said, this young man will probably step over Whitebeard and the Navy to rise to power and completely replace the former, becoming the new emperor of the sea!

"Quick...look, their...their bounty!"

In an unknown country, just as people were still reeling from the shock they had just experienced, a trembling voice rang out, waking them from their daze.

Then, people's gazes shifted downwards, and they finally saw the bounty amount for Luo Feng and the others!

Immediately, countless jaws dropped. People stared, dumbfounded, at the astronomical figure on the bounty poster, as if they were about to suffocate...

Immediately afterwards, as if 080 was afraid that he had misread the numbers and added a few more zeros, everyone's actions were surprisingly consistent, counting forward one digit at a time, constantly confirming the result.

After counting several times, the result was always the same. For a moment, gasps of shock filled the air. The reward was extremely outrageous, even terrifying!

This scene in this country is just a microcosm, revealing the whole picture from a single glimpse.

One can imagine this scene unfolding all over the world, with everyone gradually shifting their attention to the bounty on Luo Feng and his companions...

'The Fallen Gods Pirates—Luo Feng!'

'Position: Captain'

'A user of the Meteor-Star Fruit!'

Nickname: Godfallen!

Special Abilities: Observation Haki (Unknown Level), Armament Haki (Advanced), Conqueror's Haki (Initial Rating: Advanced)!

Note: Age unknown (approximately 20 years old), possesses the ability to summon meteorites, and is extremely skilled in physical combat. While possessing considerable strength, he is also vicious and cruel, causing the deaths of countless innocent people through his brutal methods.

"Capture him at all costs, life or death! Therefore, the initial bounty for him is—"

'Two billion eighty-five million Berries!'

Chapter 237 Everyone's a Villain!