XX-level Hokage

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.

Chapter 193: King of the World (Part 2)

At the port of Wano Country, Hyuga Mashiro stood on the shore, a gentle breeze ruffling her long hair, the waves softly lapping against the wooden piles of the dock, reflecting her calm and resolute expression.

Her gaze shone through the harbor as she watched the approaching fleet, thinking to herself, "They've finally arrived." Soon after, the fleet docked, and Sengoku, Garp, and Aokiji disembarked together.

Under the sunlight, Sengoku, dressed in a white naval uniform, showed a hint of fatigue on his face; Garp, on the other hand, looked as energetic as ever, with his signature smile on his lips; Aokiji, as always, remained expressionless, walking steadily beside the two veteran naval officers.

"The sorcerer Ichirō Mashiro." Sengoku's voice, like the heavy tolling of a bell, rang out in the tranquil harbor. His gaze swept over Mashiro, as if confirming that this young girl was indeed the "Queen of the Four Seas" in his heart.

"Marshal of the Warring States Period, I've long admired your name." Mashiro smiled slightly, his tone revealing a hint of ease.

Although she was young at this time, she was already an existence that could not be ignored in the eyes of many pirates and kingdoms.

Looking at the young girl before him, Sengoku couldn't help but exclaim, "You truly are a young prodigy. In just over a year, you have transformed the entire ocean..."

The world has turned upside down. It's truly unbelievable.

"I'm just changing the world in my own way," Mashiro replied softly, a confident glint in her eyes. Garp scoffed, "Enough nonsense, sorcerer, what is your purpose?"

Mashiro smiled slightly and said, "Purpose? It's very simple. I want to overthrow the World Government and establish a brand new ocean kingdom." "Ocean kingdom?" Sengoku frowned slightly. He had heard this term from Tsuru.

Sengoku nodded slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He couldn't help but recall his past naval ideals, yet now he faced unprecedented challenges. "Do you know that the navy's duty is to maintain world order?"

"World order?" Mashiro's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Your so-called order, is it just allowing the Celestial Dragons to be high above, arbitrarily enslaving and exploiting innocent people? Your so-called justice is merely a tool for those corrupt rulers to maintain their rule. Have you never considered that the Celestial Dragons are the real cancer of this world? Ask yourself honestly, aren't I and the Celestial Dragons more like parasites?"

Sengoku's expression changed slightly. He had long ago doubted the rule of the World Government and questioned the status of the Celestial Dragons. However, his position as Fleet Admiral prevented him from expressing any inappropriate thoughts.

Despite his dissatisfaction with the Celestial Dragons' actions, he firmly believed that maintaining the existing order was the Navy's duty.

"The Celestial Dragons are descendants of the Twenty Kings, and they play a vital role in maintaining world stability. No matter what you say, you cannot shake my belief," Sengoku shook his head.

Mashiro's gaze darkened, and her voice turned cold: "Your so-called important role is nothing but a deception. The Twenty Kings are just an unverifiable legend. The Dragon People are willing to plunge the world into endless war and suffering for their own benefit, and you, your Navy, are just a knife in their hands, cutting off all forces of resistance for them."

"So, if it were you, what would you do?" Sengoku asked calmly.

"It's simple, just combine the pirates, the navy, and the revolutionary army," Mashiro said calmly. "You want to combine the navy and the revolutionary army?" Aokiji asked casually, his brow furrowing slightly.

“Yes, the Revolutionary Army will be responsible for maintaining order on land, while the Navy will be responsible for maintaining order at sea and overseeing the Pirate Alliance,” Mashiro said softly. “This will minimize conflict and better maintain stability across the seas.”

“That sounds good,” Garp interjected, a slight smile playing on his lips, seemingly showing a hint of admiration for the young pirate captain. “But… you really…”

Do you think the world government will sit idly by and do nothing about this?

"They have already lost their dignity at my feet." Zhenbai's voice was full of confidence. "I am not afraid of any of their counterattacks."

"To unite the three powers on the high seas? That sounds nice, but it's nothing more than your own selfish desires," Aokiji said coldly.

“Is that so?” Mashiro smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned to refute. “Ambition and power are indeed part of what I pursue, but can you deny that the people of these kingdoms are living better lives now than before? Can you deny that the enemies I defeated were the source of evil in this world? Compared to your navy, my actions are faster and more effective, while you are nothing more than watchdogs.”

Sengoku and Aokiji both fell into a brief silence; Mashiro's words undoubtedly left them with mixed feelings. As the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku naturally couldn't accept Mashiro's actions, but he couldn't deny her achievements either.

After a moment, he looked up at Mashiro and calmly said, "Even if you liberate those countries and overthrow corrupt rulers, you are still just..."

"Just another ruler; the peace you seek is ultimately nothing more than an extension of your personal desire for dominance."

After years of observation, the Warring States period had long realized that true peace was impossible on this vast sea.

Mashiro was not angered by Sengoku's words. Instead, she revealed a disdainful smile: "Freedom and peace? What a naive fantasy. The world is chaotic. Human nature is greed and desire. Without absolute control of power, your so-called 'freedom' is nothing but a breeding ground for new chaos."

Just like the revolutionary army led by Long before, they couldn't understand this point and were destined to hide like rats until they were completely swallowed up by the tide of the world.

"And I will establish an ocean kingdom," a completely new system that transcends any nation or power.

This kingdom will break down all old boundaries, and there will be no more corrupt nobles or Celestial Dragons ruling. I will concentrate all my power to ensure order and peace in this kingdom.

Upon hearing these words, Sengoku's expression gradually became complicated. Shinji's plan was clearly more elaborate than he had anticipated.

She not only wanted to overthrow the World Government, but also to create a completely new system of governance, utterly subverting the existing order. Sengoku, deep down, had to admit that Shinji's plan was indeed feasible.

But Aokiji remained unconvinced. He coldly stated, "Sorcerer, you are merely replacing the World Government's tyranny in another form. The kingdom you have established is ultimately just one person's control over the entire world. The peace you speak of is nothing but a pseudo-peace under violence and coercion."

The people need freedom, not a new dictator.

After listening to Aokiji's words, Mashiro still smiled and said: "Dictator? Perhaps you are right. I don't mind being called a dictator, but it is precisely because I have enough power that I can truly bring peace to this world."

The centralization of power is not for my ambition, but to prevent new chaos.

"I will rule this world in the name of the gods, and will no longer tolerate any form of betrayal or turmoil." "In the name of the gods?" Aokiji frowned. Hearing this title for the first time, he felt a vague unease.

Mashiro said calmly, "You can continue to indulge in your childish ideals, but you will soon find that reality cannot be changed by fantasy. I will prove to you that my ocean kingdom will bring true order and peace. At that time, you will find that your so-called freedom is nothing but useless empty talk."