The New World, Kebos Island.
One of the largest gathering points under the Beasts Pirates.
Shouts of slaughter filled the entire island.
Roar!
A dragon's cry thundered across the battlefield.
A massive Allosaurus, several stories tall, appeared amid the clash. Its tail, head, and claws were all coated in jet black Haki as it charged straight into the surging mass of pirates, swinging its enormous body.
In just moments, the pirates around it were torn apart, reduced to showers of blood and flesh drifting through the air.
A furious roar sounded from afar. "Looking for death!"
An even larger, more imposing mammoth appeared on the battlefield. Its curved tusks were savage and terrifying, gleaming with lethal sharpness.
Hrrrngh.
With every step, the mammoth shook the earth. Wrapped in violent momentum, it charged straight at Drake, who had transformed into the Allosaurus.
A trace of gravity flashed through Drake's draconic eyes. But he did not retreat in the slightest.
The massive Allosaurus twisted its body, powerful legs driving forward. Its head, thickly coated in Haki, surged straight toward the charging mammoth.
Everyone nearby, Marines and pirates alike, scrambled and fled from the area, tumbling over one another to escape.
As the two rampaging beasts closed the distance.
Boom!
A violent storm exploded outward, ripping up the ground and spreading in all directions.
For a second, both combatants felt their minds go blank, eyes whitening. They recovered almost immediately.
They locked their gazes on each other and forced their strength forward once more.
Boom!
Shockwaves surged wildly. Heads, tusks, claws. The most primitive and ancient form of combat collided head on.
* * *
On the other side of the island.
With Jack no longer providing support, Law found himself under far less pressure. He stared intently at Queen, who had transformed into a yellow Brachiosaurus.
Queen, troubled by Law's constant teleportation and now lacking Jack's assistance, also relaxed slightly.
He made no major moves, a cigar clamped between his teeth. "Huff. What a troublesome ability. Forget it. I don't feel like fighting anymore. After all, this is cooperation, right."
Law's lips curled into a faint smile, though his stance did not relax at all. "That's true. If we keep going, this act might turn real. But you're impressive too. You actually modified your body with machinery. And if I'm not mistaken, you also incorporated some technology from the Vinsmoke family. Stealth Black."
Queen looked surprised. "Oh. You actually know about that."
That technology was one of the Vinsmoke family's deepest secrets.
Queen had only gained access to Judge's research because, in his early years, he and Vinsmoke Judge had both been members of the illegal research group MADS founded by Vegapunk.
He had not expected some random Marine brat to recognize it.
Law chuckled. "It's a little different, but mine should be more advanced than yours."
He snapped his fingers, activating the battle suit hidden beneath his clothes. His body vanished instantly. Combined with his ability, even Observation Haki could barely sense him.
Queen's expression darkened. "So Judge that bastard became a government dog. He even handed this kind of thing to the Marines."
Swish!
Law reappeared behind Queen's neck and slashed downward.
Queen did not even turn his head. Dense Armament Haki coated his neck.
At the same time, the long yellow whip like extension of his head twisted and transformed, wrapping toward Law. Countless firearms emerged from within it, firing relentlessly.
"Tch."
A stone replaced Law's position and was instantly pulverized by bullets and shells.
Law reappeared atop a distant boulder.
Unsurprised that his attack had failed, he spoke calmly. "He didn't become a dog. He was beaten into one, then handed everything over willingly. Mm. Enel did it."
Queen narrowed his eyes at the mention of Enel. "Ah. That brat."
Law showed interest. "Oh. So you know my bastard senior pretty well."
Queen's expression gradually turned cold. "You said senior. Then Vegapunk is your teacher."
Sensing the shift in atmosphere, Law raised his guard slightly. "Yeah. That's right. You know him."
Queen stared at Law, then suddenly burst into laughter. "More than know him."
His body began to transform. Neck, tail, hair, arms. All of them reshaped, revealing a vast array of weapons aimed directly at Law.
"There's hatred too. Vegapunk, that bastard. Die here, brat!"
The previous friendly tone vanished completely. Cannon fire, lasers, and bullets filled the sky, tracking Law as he teleported again and again.
Vegapunk was like an enormous mountain pressing down on the world's scientists. Almost no one in the world was unaware of the man whose technology surpassed the era by five hundred years.
Whether it was Caesar or Queen, they were scientists at their core. Twisted paths had simply driven them in different directions.
Their jealousy and hatred toward Vegapunk had not faded with time. It had only grown deeper.
Caesar constantly raved about surpassing Vegapunk, researching weapons of mass destruction to prove himself and earn government backing.
Queen modified his own body, his mechanical form his greatest pride. He constantly proclaimed himself a cyborg beyond Vegapunk's reach.
All of it stemmed from fear of Vegapunk, and envy. Now that he had encountered Vegapunk's protégé, how could he possibly let him go.
He'll kill him.
Law cursed under his breath, "Damn it. What the hell is wrong with this guy."
While teleporting, he activated his ability.
The ground cracked and trembled. Massive slabs of earth surged upward and collapsed toward Queen.
But under Queen's overwhelming barrage, they lasted less than a second before being obliterated.
Dust filled the air, obscuring vision. But for two fighters with Observation Haki, it meant nothing.
Law raised his blade, aiming at Queen beyond the dust.
"Injection Shot."
Whoosh!
A small hole opened through the swirling dust.
Sensing danger, Queen instantly raised his mechanical left arm to block, firing a laser at Law at the same time.
Boom!
* * *
The New World, Figar Island.
Unlike the brutal melee on Kebos Island, here, pirates formed defensive lines along the coast, relying on those with strong Armament Haki.
Because there was only one attacker.
High in the sky, Enel wielded a golden staff, lightning crackling around his body as he tangled with a flaming pterosaur. From time to time, bolts of lightning struck down toward the ground.
Although there were Haki users among them, they could not protect everyone. Pirates fell in droves. Under Enel's targeting, escape was nearly impossible.
Enel spoke lightly, blocking King's incoming claw with his staff. "This is just an act. Don't take it too seriously."
King's voice was cold, heavy with killing intent. "I don't see this as an act at all. You bastard."
Flames surged violently around King. Fire coated in Haki climbed along the golden staff.
"What do you think?"
Boom!
Fire and lightning collided. For an instant, it was as if a second sun appeared in the sky before vanishing.
A scorching shockwave swept outward.
Enel steadied himself midair and spread his hands. A lightning spear condensed into solid form.
"Goodbye."
He hurled the spear, not at King, but in the opposite direction. King moved to block.
The lightning spear curved sharply, turning at a right angle and streaking toward the island.
King's pupils shrank. "Damn it."
Boom!
A mushroom cloud nearly a hundred meters tall rose into the sky. The pirates on the island were wiped out completely.
Enel dissolved into lightning and vanished over the sea, heading straight toward Wano.
King raged for a moment, then calmed down as if nothing had happened and took out a Den Den Mushi, dialing.
Purururu~ Purururu~
The call connected, and Kaido's voice came through.
"How is it, King?"
King replied calmly, "Just as expected. Sakazuki has turned hostile. Enel is heading for Wano. With his speed, he'll arrive soon."
* * *
Wano Country, at the edge of the clouds ten thousand meters above the ground.
In his hybrid form, Kaido stood atop the clouds. A Den Den Mushi in one hand, Hassaikai in the other.
After hearing King's report, lightning crackled along the massive kanabo.
"Good. If he's coming, then he can die as my gift to Sakazuki. Wororororo!"
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