Vegapunk frowned, looking troubled.
Sakazuki watched him and said,
"Let's leave it for now and research it slowly."
"What you need to do now is get some good rest."
Vegapunk only then reacted, drowsiness surging uncontrollably,
"My apologies, Vice Admiral Sakazuki."
"It seems I do indeed need to rest first."
Sakazuki replied,
"It's nothing, please rest."
Watching Vegapunk's tired retreating back, he shook his head.
Time flew...
A new era was about to dawn...
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Grand Line, New World.
A towering secret realm, "/
Charlotte Linlin looked at the newspaper in her hand and let out a cold snort,
"King of the Pirates..."
She flicked it into the air and tore it apart.
----
Steam Pirates, Heil Noah, with several sword marks on his face, looked at the newspaper,
"A huge treasure, eh..."
Whoosh—
Smoke from his cigar was slowly exhaled, his aura appearing much sharper than before.
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Fish-Man Island, Ryugu Palace.
King Neptune, sitting on his throne, smiled and passed it to the person beside him,
"Roger has become the King of the Pirates, hahahahaha."
"Let's celebrate our good friend!"
----
Grand Line, First Half, Cocoyasi Island.
The island, which had only recovered its vitality after years of Roger's slaughter of its army.
The people looked at Roger's smile on the newspaper, filled with despair.
"How is this possible..."
"To let such a scumbag..."
"Damn butcher!!!"
"Is revenge hopeless?"
"Aaaargh!!!"
Countless people wept and cursed...
The cries could be heard from the royal palace miles away.
Inside the royal palace, the king of the Kingdom of Darons clenched the newspaper in his hand.
"Damn it..."
----
Under the summons from Marine Headquarters, all admirals were rapidly returning to Marineford.
Sakazuki's warship.
Looking at the newspaper in his hand, Sakazuki let out a cold snort.
At this moment, Carol walked over,
"Vice Admiral Sakazuki."
"The target on Baltigo Island, South Blue, has been confirmed."
Sakazuki nodded,
"Confirmation is enough. Have the personnel withdraw first."
"It's not time yet."
"King of the Pirates... Heh."
Bang—
The newspaper in his hand suddenly ignited.
Turning to ashes...