The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

After saying that, Akainu picked up other documents and began annotating them once again.

"You're living such a tiring life!"

Sengoku, with his snow-white hair, was shaking his head there.

He shook his head and sighed with emotion, "Your actions remind me of the days when I had just become a marshal!"

Click! !

He bit off another rice cracker.

"Fine, I'm a high-ranking inspector in the Navy after all, I'll help you with this."

Sengoku casually turned around and said this.

"Um?!!"

Sakaschi's hand, which was making annotations, suddenly stopped in mid-air.

He raised his head once more, gazing intently at the Warring States period.

"Don't look at me like that. I'm just someone who's been too still to think straight."

Sengoku casually waved his hand.

"Besides, I just stole too many snacks from someone, so I agreed to help check on his grandson. Don't overthink it."

After saying that, Sengoku didn't give Akainu any time to explain and simply ran away with his pet sheep.

Sakazuki slowly withdrew his gaze.

He simply straightened his clothes, sat up straight, and faced the direction where Sengoku had left with a determined expression, bowing slightly.

This is his expression of gratitude to the older generation who, even after retirement, still care deeply about the navy and are willing to contribute their efforts!

"So, we now have the most important military force for conquering Wano Country~~~"

Inside the office, Sakazuki's deep voice could be heard.

"We also need to speed up the development of our generals' combat capabilities; global recruitment is now imperative..."

Shala la la~

The sounds in the room gradually faded away, leaving only the lonely sound of pen nibs making annotations on paper.

Once you've taken on a certain position, you're destined to shoulder certain responsibilities and bear some kind of cost.

Meanwhile, the navy has determined its troop strength and movements, and it's time to take action.

Near the sea area of ​​Wano Country.

A ship that looked badly damaged was sailing there.

Judging from the extent of the damage to the ship, it had clearly just been through a fierce battle.

Even the pirate flag flying above the ship looked as if it had been mostly shot through by a sniper.

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556 Kidd and Hawkins, Wano Country!! A chance to change your destiny!! Go there!!

The ship was riddled with dents and was practically on the verge of collapse.

Anyone who follows this year's Supernova stars will find this ship very familiar.

Because the ship's name is Victoria Punk.

It is the vehicle of Captain Eustace Kidd.

Originally, their group was the most watched supernova group besides the Straw Hat Pirates.

Unfortunately, the Straw Hat Pirates' series of major achievements successfully drew most of the world's attention to them.

As a result, most of the Supernovas of the same generation as Kidd, except for Law who traveled with Luffy and the others, did not receive much attention.

It's truly a tragedy that, despite living in the same era as Luffy, he hasn't received much attention.

But Kidd and his friends didn't give up. Instead, they were determined to prove themselves.

Nothing demonstrates power more effectively than bringing down a sea tyrant!

Therefore, Kid and his group chose Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, as their target.

And so, they failed miserably.

"I really didn't expect that you guys, who haven't even fully mastered Haki, would be so hasty in wanting to challenge the Four Emperors..."

On a corner of the ship's dilapidated deck, a man with flowing blond hair, a slender figure, six distinctive vertical lines on his forehead, and an indifferent expression sat there, playing with his tarot cards.

"You know, Shanks is known as the man with the strongest domineering presence in the world on this sea."

"Based on your abilities~~~"

The blond man looked at the tarot cards he had obtained from the divination, then shook his head again.

"No matter how you look at it, the divination result shows that your chances of winning are 0.02 percent."

"That 0.02% chance is still the chance that when you fight, a massive shipwreck will occur, equivalent to the Battle of Edd War when Pirate King Roger fought against Golden Lion."

The blond man said things that hurt the feelings of the Kid Pirates, but every word he said was true.

"Cough cough~"

Kira, another of the Supernovas, staggered and coughed as he slumped to one side.

His mask was shattered and covered in blood.

"Although the words are hard to accept, it is undeniably the truth."

Kira leaned against one side, panting heavily.

"We have to admit that there is still a very long way to go between us and the Four Emperors."

Shanks is so strong that they can't defeat him.

The Red-Haired Pirates were so strong that they completely overwhelmed the rest of the group, leaving them powerless to fight back.

When they took on the challenge earlier, Shanks just casually brushed them off and played along.

But this time, Shanks got serious, leading his team to show Kid and the others what true Yonko power really is!

The final result, of course, was an unquestionable defeat.

From the captain to the crew, without exception, they were all beaten so badly that they almost didn't recognize their own parents.

If it weren't for this blond man, Hawkins, also a supernova, arriving in time in his Grudge Dolph to provide assistance...

Furthermore, the Red-Haired Pirates didn't intend to wipe them out completely; they only gave them a few blows and didn't pursue them.

Kidd and his friends may become the first supernova to be eliminated from this ocean this year.

"Ahem, redhead..."

Lying in the very middle of the deck, covered in blood, Kidd's voice was hoarse, and he still let out angry and resentful roars.

However, he was in very poor condition at the moment, and even the sound he made when he roared was weak and powerless.

His body, from his left hand to his shoulder, was basically empty, with no visible arm.

In his battle with Shanks, he lost an arm as the price for his reckless challenge against the Four Emperors.

Kidd, who had always coveted the title of "Red Hair," is now one-armed, just like Shanks.

"Thank you, [Magician]~"

Kira, ignoring his captain's deep resentment, was instead earnestly thanking Hawkins.

"It's nothing, it's just a coincidence."

Hawkins' expression remained calm. "I just happened to have a whim and divined that you would be passing through that area of ​​the sea."

"Moreover, the divination results also told me that there would be no risk in saving you."

"That's why I dared to risk being targeted by one of the Four Emperors to save you, all for the sake of doing you a favor~~~"

He spoke very directly, but he also clearly stated his true purpose.

"Whatever your reason..."

Kira said firmly, "We will remember this kindness!!"

Despite being a pirate, he was a pirate who upheld morality.

"The most important thing now is to find a place to rest and resupply..."

After expressing his stance to Hawkins, Killer, the second-in-command, began to ponder the future of his pirate crew.

Kidd and his crew members need medical treatment, the pirate ship needs repairs, and the ship's resources need to be replenished...

There are so many things to take care of and so many things to keep me busy with.

Therefore, finding a populated and well-developed island is their most important task at present.

"I can provide some basic food and medical resources."

Hawkins said calmly, "However, for issues related to the ship and other crucial items, we'll need to travel to the city island."

"And the nearest islands and cities..."

Hawkins paused for a moment, then slowly uttered the name: "It's Wano Country."

Wano Country? ! !

Kaido's territory?!

Kira fell silent.

Unlike his own extremely reckless captain, he had a considerable understanding of the power dynamics at sea.

For example, the residences of the Four Emperors: Shanks is constantly on the move, Charlotte Linlin is in Whole Cake Island, and Kaido of the Beasts is stationed in Wano Country, which is known as the second strongest country in the world.

"I was just making a suggestion; whether you go or not is up to you."

Hawkins kept shuffling the cards in his hand. "If you guys aren't going, I personally plan to go and take a look."

Ok? ? ?

Hawkins' unexpected words made Kira raise his head.

"According to the divination results..."

Hawkins' expression and tone were very calm, but a strange glint slowly flickered in his eyes:

"If I go to Wano Country next, it will lead my future destiny in a completely different direction."

"Although I cannot determine exactly what this trend is, but..."

He held the last tarot card in his hand, thinking, "This is definitely not a bad thing!!"

Wano Country will be a chance for him to change his destiny!

Hawkins' hands were also gripping the tarot cards tightly!

It is certainly a tragedy that he lived in the same era as Straw Hat Luffy (in Nori's time).

However, he also has the opportunity to showcase his talents and change his original destiny!

"Wano Country? Then let's go there!!"

Kidd, who had collapsed on the deck, weakly raised his other, still-intact arm and gave a feeble command.

"Forget about Kaido or anything like that, let's just go!! Cough cough!!"

Even in his injured state, he remained steadfast in fulfilling his duty as captain to determine the course and route.

Kidd tilted his head and looked at the newspaper next to him, which contained the news that Luffy had become the Fifth Emperor.

And reports that half of their forces wreaked havoc in Totto Land, causing considerable trouble for another of the Four Emperors.

They were both Supernovas, they both entered the New World at the same time, and they both chose one of the Four Emperors as their opponent...

However, the final results and circumstances were completely different.

Even someone as proud and arrogant as Kid has to admit it~

As things stand, they and the Straw Hat Pirates are now from completely different worlds.