The natural system started off strong, but the navy finally reached its peak!

"In the name of the oldest member of the Kozuki clan in this generation!"

"Announce--"

"Wano Country...from this day forward...is under the command of the Navy!"

We agree to accept the order and protection of the Navy!!!

Gern bowed his head, watching Kozuki Sukiyaki kowtow, her forehead touching the ground, her shoulders trembling slightly.

He didn't say anything more, just let out a soft "heh".

Although he got a bargain, Shanks, along with the leader of the revolutionaries, and his own plan to conquer Wano Country...

This trip was quite fruitful!

.........

Meanwhile, in the outer sea of ​​Wano, far from the giant waterfall, lies a vast expanse of ocean.

The once majestic Red Fosse, a symbol of balance and deterrence, now has its deck in complete disarray.

The hull was damaged in many places, the sails were torn, and the once-clean deck was covered with scorch marks and deep grooves left by the blows.

And... the Red-Haired Pirates' officers, all staggering about.

Yasopp sat leaning against the broken ship's side, a sniper rifle broken in two lying beside him, his face covered in blood, his consciousness blurred.

Raki Lu was lying on a pile of scrap boards.

Dege, Lime Jones, Roaring Gabu, Benk Bingge...

Almost every prominent cadre was either sitting or lying down, covered in wounds, and looking exhausted, clearly having lost their fighting ability in a short period of time.

And one of the "culprits" behind all this was carrying his signature golden staff.

Hovering atop the mainmast of the Red Voss, tiny golden arcs of electricity occasionally crackled around it.

The new Admiral, "Thor" Enel.

Enel tilted his head, his white headscarf fluttering in the sea breeze, his long earlobes visible, his face looking down at another figure on the deck below, a figure that was also in poor condition.

"If you had arrived any later, this old man would truly have become a corpse..."

Kizaru, who was covered in serious injuries, leaned against the broken ship's mast and slowly slid down.

His yellow and white striped suit was already tattered, and the "Justice" overcoat, a symbol of his status as a general, was placed under him.

His signature sunglasses were nowhere to be seen, revealing a pair of triangular eyes that looked unusually tired at the moment.

"Tsk tsk." Enel clicked his tongue, his tone clearly showing surprise.

"I never expected... that you, a lazy old fox, would actually go to such lengths."

What he said is true.

Based on his understanding of this "King of Slacking Off," who was practically his mentor,

Borsalino has always been a proponent of "ambiguous justice".

If you can swim, don't risk your life; if you can fight from a distance, don't engage in close combat. Survival and efficiency are always the top priorities.

Like today, fighting to the death, even at the cost of injury, they managed to hold the main force of the Red-Haired Pirates here.

To drag the fight out until reinforcements arrive, resulting in both sides suffering near-total casualties... This is completely out of character for Kizaru.

Upon hearing the news of Shanks' defeat and capture, the Red-Haired Pirates will undoubtedly mobilize their entire crew to rescue him.

But Kizaru's initial mission at headquarters was to 'stop' them.

This should have been a pursuit and interception battle that he excelled at, one characterized by high mobility.

Using the power of the Glint-Glint Fruit, kiting, guerrilla warfare, harassment, and delaying tactics are the best strategies.

"You could have easily played me until I came on stage, why did you choose to confront me head-on and end up like this?"

This was a completely passive and extremely costly battle.

One is chasing relentlessly, the other is blocking fiercely; your speed advantage is simply useless in this kind of relentless blocking.

Kizaru listened to Enel's "comment" but did not reply immediately; he merely twitched the corner of his mouth.

"Ha ha……"

"My mission..." Kizaru began slowly, "is to stop the Red-Haired Pirates."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the unconscious first mate Ben Beckman on the deck (Enel had just kicked him to check on his condition).

He then looked at the faint outline of Wano Country in the distance, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

“Before…” Enel crossed his arms and continued to express his opinion, “I’ve never seen you work this hard before.”

Even during the Marineford War, you weren't this... uh, this honest.

Kizaru did not refute.

He simply leaned quietly against the mast.

"Yeah……"

Several seconds passed before he spoke again, his voice very soft, as if talking to himself, yet also as if answering Enel.

"At first, I also thought that it would be fine to just delay it."

The scene from not long ago seemed to reappear before his eyes.

Gern fought a tough battle against two opponents, and the entire Red-Haired Pirates rushed to his aid. The only support the young man could rely on was him.

In that instant, he suddenly realized that this time... he couldn't slack off anymore.

"That kid... rose from commodore to marshal, carrying the banner of naval independence, and has already borne too much for too many people."

As Kizaru spoke, his gaze returned to Wano Country.

"Well, besides, the younger generation has been taking the lead for so long..."

He looked away, then raised his eyes to meet Enel's probing gaze.

"As a senior, I can't just hide in the background forever."

Enel remained silent for a moment, then gently twirled the golden staff on his shoulder.

"However," he suddenly chuckled, a hint of admiration in his voice for the first time.

"Your strength... is truly terrifying."

He glanced at the officers sprawled haphazardly on the deck and shook his head: "Even if I don't come to clean up the mess..."

"This group of people is probably about to collapse too."

After all, who could have predicted this?!

The admiral, known worldwide for his "flopping" tactics and whose stance is forever unpredictable,

He single-handedly stopped the entire Red-Haired Pirates crew, except for Shanks.

.........

[ps: Blackbeard's storyline will be gradually revealed next, and then Elbaf will be connected. Loki's abilities have not been revealed in the latest version of the comics.]

All we know is that Shanks and Jabba couldn't defeat Harald, and it was Loki, who ate the Giant Devil Fruit and possessed Mythical Zoan weapons, who killed Harald.

Therefore, Xianyu suspects that Loki deliberately defeated Shanks and put him in the Underworld.

However, one thing is certain: Loki, who almost possesses two Devil Fruits, is definitely at the 'Emperor' level. And his Conqueror's Haki is quite strong!

Sharing a nice illustration

Chapter 625 World-shaking!

On behalf of the Navy, Guern formally accepted Wano Country in a manner that was almost "peaceful" yet irresistible.

The koto-shaped declaration of Kozuki Sukiyaki also sealed the fate of this nation.

The embers were temporarily extinguished.

At the same time, everything that has happened recently cannot be completely contained.

World Economic News Agency, the mouthpiece of world opinion

President Morgans himself has placed his heavy bets on the wave of the "new era" for future development.

Therefore, when all the puzzle pieces came from different channels and different informants...

Even from an insider with a red nose who wished to remain anonymous

These fragments of information, gathered on his desk piled high with press releases, revealed a wealth of insights.

The king of "big news" was so excited that his feathers were trembling.

Because he knew that a historic moment had arrived!

Any thought of "suppressing" the news is the greatest desecration of the king of news!

What he wants is to ignite the entire world!

So, a few days later, news birds from all over the world swarmed out, dropping massive bombs that were enough to make the oceans boil and completely redraw the map of power!

The front page was divided into several explosive headlines, each capable of dominating the headlines for months on its own.

[Naval 'Hero' Monkey D. Garp disappears after fierce battle on Pirate Beehive Island! His fate remains a mystery! A poignant reminder of a bygone era?]

The Wrath of the Worst Generation! Straw Hat Luffy, Trafalgar Law, and Eustass Kid join forces to slay the Emperor!

Kaido of the Beasts and Big Mom both suffered defeat and fell into the abyss!

Monkey D. Luffy's bounty soars to 30 billion Berries! The fifth Emperor of the Sea is officially crowned!

The novel vividly describes the brutality of the final battle on Onigashima (although some details are exaggerated), highlighting the awe-inspiring moment of Luffy awakening Gear Fifth.

And the history created by the three captains together.

Next to Luffy's new bounty poster with a bounty of 30 billion, the words "Fifth Emperor" have been added in a striking way.

[The power of a celestial earthquake! Fleet Admiral Gern Reginald Sigmar, fighting two opponents single-handedly.]

They decisively defeated and arrested one of the Four Emperors, "Red-Haired" Shanks, and Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army and the world's most notorious criminal!

The impact of this news is like a nuclear bomb!

Although the photo is blurry, the figures of Gern dragging the two people can still be vaguely discerned.

The text vividly portrays Gern's invincible prowess, describing him as "carrying out divine punishment in the name of the Navy," thus capturing two of the world's most formidable threats in one fell swoop.

[Without bloodshed? The Fleet Admiral presses in on Wano Country, forcing the new Emperor Straw Hat to retreat, and former Admiral Kozuki bows in submission! The Navy's forces officially establish a foothold in a key location of the New World!]

This message is closely related to the previous one, depicting how, after capturing the two heroes, Guern marched straight into Wano Country with the momentum of a great victory.

With undeniable strength, he forced Straw Hat Luffy, who had just defeated Kaido, to concede.

And the entire process of having Kozuki Sukiyaki represent Wano Country in announcing its allegiance to the Navy.

The navy's influence and sphere of control were depicted as expanding at an astonishing rate in the New World.

In a single day, three former emperors who once reigned over the seas (Kaido, Big Mom, and Shanks) fell in different ways, drastically changing the landscape of power!

However, with the old emperor gone, a new emperor must rise.

In this chaotic yet opportunity-filled moment, Bucky's Cross Guild, which he founded by chance, seized the opportunity!

Crocodile and Buggy were well aware that a warrant for the arrest of the Independent Navy, which was currently enjoying considerable influence and had severed ties with the World Government, was necessary.

Especially Marshal Gern, who just displayed the power to kill a king, is practically courting his own destruction and will become the target of everyone's ire.

Therefore, they decisively adopted a more cunning, attention-grabbing, and opportunistic approach.

Public opinion manipulation creates mystery and fear!

Therefore, the Cross Guild, through specific channels under its control (perhaps with some tacit understanding or deal with Morgans),

They began spreading a series of highly explosive and topical "rumors" or "insider revelations," the truth of which was difficult to discern.

[The Chop-Chop Fruit awakens? The crumbling holy land of Mary Geoise!]

[Even photons can be split! The truth behind Admiral Kizaru's severe injuries!]

The author attributes Kizaru's severe injuries sustained while intercepting the Red-Haired Pirates to the Cross Guild possessing some secret means or individual capable of threatening or even restraining top-tier Logia-type Devil Fruit users. (This exploits information asymmetry and exaggerates the perceived threat level.)