Somewhere in the New World, G-11 Base.
Sharp alarms echoed through this massive base.
"Enemy attack! Everyone gather at the port! Enemy attack!!"
With the base commander's roar over the loudspeaker, Navy soldiers hurriedly gathered toward the port area.
Soon, tens of thousands of Navy soldiers were assembled at the port, but even such a large force gave them no sense of security.
Because appearing on the sea in front of the base was a ship — a ship even larger than this base!
"It's the Thriller Bark Ship!!"
The Navy Vice Admiral stationed at the base stood on the port, sweat covering his forehead, clutching a Den Den Mushi as he shouted desperately, "The Cross Guild has arrived!!"
The Thriller Bark Ship once belonged to the former Shichibukai, Gecko Moria.
But now this Shichibukai had joined the Cross Guild, so this ship naturally belonged to the Cross Guild.
This is one of the most powerful pirate groups in the world today. Even if it doesn't compare directly to the Whitebeard Pirates or the Beasts Pirates, it's at least on par with the Charlotte Family.
The Navy Vice Admiral cursed under his breath. G-11 Base wasn't a strategic key point, so why did they come straight here?
"Hold on!"
A voice came through the Den Den Mushi, "I'll send Kizaru to support you right away!"
Boom!
Suddenly, a deafening explosion sounded from afar.
"Support—"
The Vice Admiral's eyes widened abruptly as the Den Den Mushi slipped from his hand and fell to the ground.
"No way?"
His eyes reflected a massive dark shadow.
It was a cannonball.
A gigantic cannonball hundreds of meters in size!
There was no artillery in the world capable of firing such a massive cannonball, right?
The Vice Admiral thought to himself.
In the next moment, the cannonball slammed into the base's main building.
The tsunami-like gale blew the Marines at the harbor into the air like leaves.
They hadn't even landed yet.
Boom!!
A thunderous explosion echoed through the sky.
A huge mushroom cloud blossomed.
Flames soared thousands of meters high.
The fierce firestorm spread instantly, engulfing the entire base.
"Hee hee hee hee! What an amazing power!!"
At the front of the terrifying three-masted sailing ship, a high platform had somehow been built.
On it stood an enormous heavy cannon whose muzzle was several meters wide.
On the cannon's base, Moria laughed heartily while looking through binoculars at the island that had been completely pulverized.
Suddenly, a man jumped down from the cannon and landed beside them.
He was tall, stern-faced, and wore a horned helmet.
He patted the cannon barrel.
"With my power and this huge cannon, this kind of thing is only natural!"
"This is just the beginning."
Crocodile glanced at the man and chuckled.
"Next, we'll have a chance to blow Mary Geoise away!"
The horned-helmeted man, known as the World Destroyer, Byrnndi World, sneered.
"Let's start with Marineford first."
"Hahaha! Good! I'm dying to see Marineford reduced to ashes!"
Shiryu of the Rain, watching nearby, laughed loudly, eager to go to war with the Navy Headquarters.
This guy was definitely a troublemaker.
"Next, we'll take control of this sea."
Crocodile said.
"This will be our base."
"The Navy won't just pretend they didn't see this."
Shiryu reminded them.
"To the Navy, we're a thorn in their side — even Ian isn't as hated as we are."
"Doesn't matter."
Crocodile sneered at this. "We're not going to stay on some island."
He stomped his foot. "Isn't this ship pretty convenient?"
"Hahaha!"
Shiryu burst out laughing. "That's quite a fancy way to put it!"
But really, isn't it just because they're wary of the Navy and want to avoid a fight?
"World," Crocodile ignored Shiryu's teasing and looked at Byrnndi World. "Once we settle down, your former comrades will be able to gather."
But Byrnndi World didn't seem very happy. He even clenched his fists tightly.
It was a bit puzzling.
But Crocodile knew that World had been betrayed by some of his other comrades back then, which led to his capture by the Navy. So, his feelings must be complicated right now.
"Now, there's another important matter," Crocodile said, "which is helping Redfield find what he's looking for."
"We already have some clues."
Navy Headquarters.
"Damn the Cross Guild!!"
Sengoku, newly promoted to Fleet Admiral, already felt the same emptiness he once had. He slammed his desk angrily until it rattled.
"The G-11 base has been completely destroyed! Over ten thousand soldiers dead!!"
"They're still brazenly conquering countries in that sea area! They don't even respect us!"
"Garp! You lead the team yourself! Since they dare show their face, don't waste this chance! I'll have Zephyr assist you!!"
"Kuzan will also temporarily station at G-5 base. Contact him directly if needed!"
The Navy was already taking action.
Beehive Island.
"Oh?"
Ian quickly learned from Stussy about the Cross Guild's actions. "So, after destroying the G-11 base, they stayed in that sea area?"
"That's right," Stussy nodded softly. "They've already taken over several countries there, including some government allies."
"That sea area is even closer to the entrance of the New World than the Whole Cake Island," Ian smiled lightly, "It's basically snatching the territory right from the World Government's hands. So, what's the Navy's response?"
"Hero Garp has already been urgently dispatched, and former Admiral Zephyr, who was training the Marine recruits, has also been called over."
Stussy said, "Vice Admiral Garp even took Vice Admirals Gion and Tokikake with him, and Admiral Aokiji is standing by at the G-5 base."
"Oh wow."
Ian sighed in amazement.
That kind of firepower was pretty overwhelming—enough to take on the Cross Guild in full force.
A big battle might be coming.
"By the way, Lord Ian," Stussy suddenly remembered something, "Besides reclaiming those countries, the Cross Guild seems to be searching for something."
"Searching for what?"
Ian raised an eyebrow. "What exactly?"
"I'm not sure."
Stussy shook her head.
Then she thought for a moment and added, "All I know is they seem to be investigating some vampire legend."
"Oh?"
Ian's eyes instantly lit up.
Right.
Since Redfield is out of prison, of course, he would go looking for the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, Bat-Bat Fruit, Model: Vampire.
Where was that fruit again?
Hiss.
Never played Endless World: Red, so no clue.
Looks like I'm paying for being broke in my past life now.
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