XX-level Hokage

"Beckman, you are indeed strong, but unfortunately, you cannot win today." Bear's voice was calm and cold, yet his attacks grew even more ferocious. Beckman gritted his teeth, sweat streaming down his face: "Don't underestimate me, Bear! I will never fall here!"

Chapter 191: The End of an Old Era

On the boundless battlefield, the immense power of the Eye of Heaven loomed like dark clouds, oppressing the minds of every fighter. As the mental attacks intensified, Marco and Ace became increasingly vulnerable.

"This power... is really too strong!" Marco flew through the air, feeling that his body's recovery speed was far slower than usual, and he couldn't help but feel anxious.

Each of his charges was weakened by the pressure of the Eye of Heaven, and the temperature of the flames seemed to be constantly decreasing. "No, if this continues, I'll collapse... No, I must persevere for Dad!"

Ace also felt a great threat; his flames could no longer cover the previous area, and the surrounding air seemed to have become thinner due to the presence of the Eye of the Sky.

"Marco, we have to find a way to break through this power!" Ace roared with all his might. The flames of the flaming spear in his hand gradually weakened, as if even the flames of his spirit could not be ignited.

Just then, Shuo's roar came: "Die!" He held a giant samurai sword and charged straight at Marco.

Marco hurriedly flew backward, trying to dodge the attack, but he was a fraction too slow. "Fire Dragon Emperor!"

Flames enveloped his katana, from which a dragon-shaped flame shot out, scalding like lava and slamming into Marco, sending him flying.

"Marco!" Ace shouted, his unease growing stronger.

“Ace, I’m fine… just a little weak.” Marco forced himself to remain calm. The two exchanged a glance, understanding that they were both giving their all in this battle, but the situation was already critical.

"Flaming Spear - Blazing Storm!" Ace took a deep breath, trying to unleash the last of his flames and amplify his attack in hopes of breaking free from the Eye of Heaven's restraints.

However, the flames were instantly weakened as if they had encountered an invisible barrier, and could not form an effective attack.

"Damn it, how could this happen!" Ace was furious, but just as he was about to attack again, Chi's figure suddenly appeared in front of him, and he smiled coldly: "No matter how strong your flames are, they cannot withstand my sword."

"Hmph, I won't let you have it!" Ace roared, desperately swinging his spear, but his attacks could not reach the target.

"Whoa!" With a loud crash, the sword blade slashed across, heading straight for Ace. Although Ace tried his best to dodge, his shoulder was still cut open, and blood gushed out.

"Ace!" Marco's heart tightened, but he was powerless to do anything; the pressure in his heart was gradually suffocating him. On the other side, the battle between Yasopp and Katakuri had also reached a stalemate.

Yasopp's bullets became slower and slower under the influence of the mental attack, and Katakuri took the opportunity to counterattack. His powerful "Mochi Mochi Fruit" ability allowed him to easily neutralize Yasopp's attack.

“You are no match for me now, Yasopp.” Katakuri’s lips curled into a mocking smile. “Under these circumstances, you are destined to be my prey.”

Using his Observation Haki, he accurately predicted Yasopp's movements and quietly approached.

"Don't underestimate me, Katakuri!" Yasopp launched a fierce attack, attempting to break through Katakuri's defense, but he was already being suppressed by Katakuri. Just then, Yan suddenly rushed out from the side of the battlefield and joined the fight against Yasopp.

Faced with double pressure, Yasopp felt increasingly powerless and finally collapsed from exhaustion under the combined assault of the two men.

"Yospasm, there's nothing to regret." Katakuri said coldly, his gaze sweeping across the battlefield, searching for his next target. Meanwhile, Beckman's battle with Kuma was becoming increasingly difficult.

The overwhelming influence gradually rendered Beckman's Observation Haki ineffective, while Kuma relentlessly pursued him, launching continuous attacks. "Beckman, I won't let anyone leave my sight," Kuma said calmly.

“You’re too confident, Bear.” Beckman, ignoring his physical discomfort, gripped his spear tightly, his eyes flashing with an indomitable flame. “I will never fall!”

"Is that so? Then let me see how long you can last." Kuma sneered, using the power of the Paw-Paw Fruit to deflect Beckman's attacks one by one.

They counterattacked and instantly suppressed him.

At that very moment, Sabo joined the battle, lending a helping hand to the bear.

Faced with double pressure, Beckman finally succumbed, falling heavily to the ground, his hand flying out of his grasp.

"Beckman!" Shanks felt a surge of anger upon seeing this, but he was also forced to confront the increasingly powerful Kaido and Dragon.

"Shanks, you have no way out." Kaido said coldly, and a storm of attacks came like a tidal wave. Shanks could only fight back with all his might.

"We will never lose!" Shanks roared, swinging his sword forward in an attempt to break Kaido's attack, but his power was waning under the suppression of the Eye of the Sky.

"Your strength, in the end, cannot escape the shackles of fate." The dragon's voice, like thunder, relentlessly approached with a ferocious attack.

Just then, Chi and Sabo successfully defeated Yasopp and Beckman, and quickly arrived to support Kaido and Dragon. The situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly, and everyone was watching this scene with bated breath.

All your efforts will be in vain! With a cold laugh, the sword in his hand gleamed with a chilling light, heading straight for Shanks.

"We can't give up!" Shanks' eyes gleamed with determination; despite the immense pressure, he was unwilling to back down.

However, with the addition of Katakuri, Kuma, and Sabo, Shanks and Whitebeard were gradually suppressed, and faced with successive attacks, they were in dire straits.

"Whitebeard, hurry! We must find a way out!" Shanks shouted, but his voice was drowned out by the roar of battle.

I know, but... our chances are dwindling! Whitebeard looked back at Shanks, his anxiety growing stronger, and swung his massive...

They gradually attacked, trying to buy Shanks time.

In that instant, Kaido's attack came crashing down, and Whitebeard could only do his best to defend, but he could no longer withstand it.

With a deafening crash, Whitebeard was struck to the ground by the immense force, blood gushing from his wounds, his body utterly exhausted. "Whitebeard!" Shanks' heart tightened, and he let out a desperate roar.

"Shanks, take care." Whitebeard's last words were like a gentle breeze, and then he knelt on the ship.

All of this became irreversible under the shroud of the Eye of Heaven. Shanks felt himself being gradually devoured, but the passion in his heart made him unwilling to give in. However, he knew that he was powerless to reverse the situation alone.

"I can't give up!" Shanks roared, trying to stand up again, but his body wouldn't obey him.

Ultimately, under countless attacks, Whitebeard and Shanks were unable to continue fighting. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with helplessness and resentment.

“It seems we’ve reached the end,” Shanks said softly, weariness creeping over him. “Yes, the strongest of our generation…” Whitebeard sighed, his heart filled with regret.

Just then, a deafening roar shook the entire battlefield. All the fighters stopped what they were doing, witnessing the fall of two legendary pirates. "No one can stop us now!" Kaido laughed wildly, his heart filled with the thrill of victory.

With the defeat of Whitebeard and Shanks, the era of free pirates seemed to come to an abrupt end.

All the officers were defeated, and Kaido and Dragon were surrounded by a powerful encirclement formed by Smoke, Katakuri, Kuma, Sabo, Yamato, Boa Hancock, and others.

"This is your end," he said coldly, his eyes gleaming with a triumphant light.

"We will reshape the world of pirates!" Dragon's voice was powerful, as if heralding the arrival of a new era. "From today onwards, the Pirate Alliance will become the new rulers!" Katakuri proclaimed, his voice echoing throughout the battlefield.

Amidst this interplay of chaos and victory, everyone understood that the pirate forces across the seas had been completely transformed, and a new era was quietly dawning.

Chapter 192: King of the World (Part 1)

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thick clouds and fell upon the ravaged battlefield of Wano Country, the entire world seemed to be bathed in light.

An unprecedented shock enveloped them.

The front-page headline of the World Economic News was like a bombshell, instantly igniting public opinion in every corner of the world. Was it the end of an era?! The twilight of white beards and red hair?!

This line of striking text, like a sharp knife, pierced deeply into the hearts of every One Piece fan and ordinary citizen. The newspapers provided a detailed account of the thrilling battle of the previous night.

From the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates joining forces to fight against their common enemy, to the tragic end after the fall of Whitebeard Edward Newgate and "Red-Haired" Shanks, every detail is vividly portrayed.

"In this battle, the situation of the Four Emperors' war fundamentally changed. The 'King of the Seas,' with unparalleled strength and strategy, successfully captured the leaders of the Whitebeard and Red-Haired Pirates, completely crushing the threat posed by these two great pirate crews!" The newspaper report, accompanied by intense battle footage, vividly recreated that thrilling fight.

At the same time, the newspaper also provided detailed accounts of the fierce battle.

"Whitebeard, with his earth-shattering power, once brought countless terrors to the enemy on the battlefield."

However, under the immense power of the Lord of the World, Whitebeard was forced to confront the formidable enemy Kaido, the White Beast, and was ultimately defeated and reduced to dust.

Meanwhile, Shanks, the Red-Haired Pirate, was also finding himself outmatched in his confrontation with Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and ultimately both legendary pirates were captured!

Such reports immediately caused a huge uproar worldwide.

"It's unbelievable that Whitebeard and Shanks, two legends who once stood at the pinnacle of the pirate world, have fallen like this." An elderly pirate held a newspaper in his hands, his eyes filled with emotion and regret.

“Yes, who would have thought that the Queen of the Four Seas would possess such formidable strength, surpassing even the Four Emperors and the leader of the Revolutionary Army?” A young man beside him said, his tone filled with awe and wonder.

The newspaper also included several photos of the battle scene.

In the photo, Zixu and Shanks are covered in wounds, yet their eyes still reveal an indomitable spirit.

"It seems that a new era has arrived in the world of pirates." A veteran naval officer couldn't help but sigh after reading the newspaper. Meanwhile, in a secluded place in Wano Country, Hyuga Mashiro sat quietly at a huge desk, flipping through intelligence reports from all over the world.

"My lord, the World Economic News has disseminated the news as you requested," a giant bird dressed in black reported respectfully from the side.

“Very good.” Hyuga Mashiro nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. “Next, it’s time to convene the Twenty Kings Conference.” “Lord Mashiro, the invitations from the kings of various countries have been sent out, and I believe they will arrive in Wano Country soon,” Robin interjected. Hyuga Mashiro smiled slightly, stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the vast sea in the distance.

"King of the Four Seas, that's a pretty good title." Meanwhile...

Meanwhile, the kings of various countries, upon receiving invitations from Hyuga Mashiro, were filled with fear and unease. They unanimously initiated a small-scale joint assimilation of Den Den Mushi (snail communication devices).

"This sorcerer dares to invite us to some kind of Twenty Kings Conference. What is she trying to do?" a king said anxiously.

Yes, ever since she defeated those five masters, the entire pirate world has been in chaos. If she causes any more trouble, what will we do?

"What should we do?" another king asked anxiously.

"I think we shouldn't go. If Hyuga Mashiro turns out to be a threat to us, it would be a huge loss," a timid king suggested.

"Notification! We must take action!" the king of a certain country exclaimed excitedly. "If Mashiro continues like this, not only will the order of the world collapse completely, but we will also suffer misfortune!"

“But you’ve all seen the sorcerer’s power. She has already defeated Whitebeard and Shanks. We kings alone are no match for her.” Another king looked very frustrated. “What should we do?”

"We must unite and combine the strength of all the kingdoms to resist Mashiro's rule." One king proposed this plan, trying to persuade the other kings.

"Unity? Can we achieve that?" the king of a certain country hesitated. "Even so, Mashiro could easily defeat us." "We must find allies and seek cooperation with the World Government and the Navy."

The kings argued fiercely, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense. On Wano Country, on Onigashima Island.

Mashiro sat on a huge throne, with Kaido, BGMOM, and their crew on her left, and Dragon, Kuma, and the Revolutionary Army officers on her right. It was time for her to use her persuasive skills again.

Mashiro chuckled softly and stood up.

Ladies and gentlemen, after this battle, the power of the Pirate Alliance is now unmatched. The defeat of Whitebeard and Shanks signifies the end of an old era.

We are ushering in the dawn of a new era.

"Lord Mashiro, what are your plans for dealing with Whitebeard and Shanks?" he asked, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

“They will become my new strength,” Mashiro replied with a slight smile. “I will give them a choice: either join us, or face utter defeat.”

Katakuri chimed in, "Lord Mashiro's actions were indeed decisive. This decision will instill fear in all the pirates of the four seas; they will understand..."

No one can challenge your authority.

“That’s right.” Mashiro nodded. “I also plan to invite all the kings to the future ‘Twenty Kings’ conference so they can witness the true power of pirates.”

“But…” the dragon’s voice was deep, “this will attract the attention of the World Government, and they will not stand idly by.”

"I know." Mashiro waved her hand dismissively. "But they've already lost their authority beneath our feet. Without the World Government and the Knights of God, what can Im do alone?"

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from behind.

"Lord Mashiro, something terrible has happened! A Navy fleet is heading towards Wano Country!" A subordinate rushed in, looking panicked. "Oh?" Upon hearing this, Mashiro showed no surprise and asked, "Is it Sengoku, Aokiji, or Garp?"

Akainu, Tsuru, and several other potential admirals have all been turned by Mashiro. The World Government can only truly rely on Kong, Sengoku, Garp, and Aokiji. Kong has just witnessed her defeat the Five Elders and will definitely not dare to come over anytime soon.

"Yes, it's an elite fleet personally led by the Warring States Marshal," the subordinate replied.

"Warring States period?" Hyuga Mashiro was slightly taken aback, then said, "Perfect timing. I want to see what other tricks the World Government can pull." With that, Hyuga Mashiro disappeared from the spot.