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Law's submarine raced against the encroaching ice, engines straining.
Finally—
"We shook it off!"
Everyone slumped in relief, gasping."We're safe… we made it!"
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Borsalino's body turned into a beam of golden light."Yasakani no Magatama!!!"
Law's ship rocked violently as countless golden bullets rained down toward it.
"Dive—deeper! Get under the sea, now!!!"
The glowing admiral drifted down like a falling meteor, finally landing on the warship's mast.
"Damn it, he's really trying to wipe us out!"
"If they manage to survive this, all I can say is they're ridiculously lucky."
"We've got no choice but to let them go."
Kizaru watched the golden lasers sink into the deep sea, then turned his eyes back to the battlefield.
From across the chaos, a calm, steady voice cut through.Shanks walked forward toward the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Marco. That's enough. Stop fighting."
"Stand down."
Mihawk slung his blade across his back and silently withdrew from Marineford.
Shanks then approached Sengoku."If this keeps going, all we'll do is pile up endless casualties."
He slowly drew the sword at his waist. "If anyone still hasn't had their fill… then come fight us instead."
Behind him, every member of the Red-Haired Pirates radiated the same overwhelming pressure.The navy's soldiers trembled, cold sweat dripping down their brows.
"Well? Teach!" Shanks' voice rang out, cold as steel.
"Looking more and more manly these days, Red-Hair," Blackbeard sneered. His eyes flicked to the scar across Shanks' face. "That scar suits you."
Both crews' snipers already had each other in their sights.
"Forget it for now," Teach finally said. "I got what I wanted."
"It's still too early to fight you lot."
"Let's go, boys." He turned his back without hesitation.
On the navy side, Sengoku released his giant golden Buddha form.
Everyone… for my sake, please, let it end here!
In the world of One Piece
"Shanks is so cool! I'm gonna be a great pirate just like him!"Luffy's eyes sparkled as he watched Shanks' back fill the screen.
Usopp's hands shook with excitement. "Dad… I can't believe I got to see you here. Someday we'll meet again."
Zoro gripped his swords. "The Red-Hair Pirates really are one of the strongest crews among the Four Emperors."
Whitebeard's Fleet
Whitebeard laughed through his pain."Never thought it'd be that kid Shanks saving my sons in the end."
"I owe you one, Red-Hair."
Marine HQ
"The Red-Haired Pirates are here?!" Sengoku stared at the screen in disbelief.
"That bastard Shanks… he's the one who set Luffy on the path of piracy. I'll never forgive him."Garp clenched his fist, his voice tight with anger.
Kizaru just sighed lazily. "Red-Hair's crew, huh? Too scary…"
Naruto's World
"Red-Hair's such a badass! I'll be strong like him—I'll become Hokage!"Naruto gazed at Shanks with glowing admiration.
Might Guy grinned, eyes burning with youth. "That Shanks fellow… now he's a worthy rival! The aura around him is extraordinary. Youth never fades!"
Fairy Tail's World
Natsu's flames roared. "That Akainu guy's magma looks strong… but is it stronger than my dragon fire? I wanna find out!"
Gray walked over, shirtless as always. "Shut up. Ice-Make magic's the strongest. Though I've gotta admit, that Aokiji guy's ice was impressive. I'd fight him any time."
Bleach's World
Kenpachi's eyes glinted with feral excitement as he stared at Shanks."Red-Haired Emperor, huh? Finally… someone worth cutting."
The Whitebeard Pirates' eyes brimmed with tears.
"The world's already seen every moment of this war," Shanks said, looking at Ace's fallen body and Whitebeard's towering frame. "I won't let anyone tarnish their deaths."
A marine vice admiral barked, "You don't get to decide that! Only by displaying their heads can we call this a victory!"
"You dare undermine our triumph?! We won't accept a pirate's orders!"
"Shut your mouths!" Sengoku roared.
"Fleet Admiral?!" the vice admiral sputtered.
"Leave it to him. Red-Hair can take responsibility," Sengoku growled. "I'll answer for it."
"Thanks," Shanks said quietly.
Then Sengoku bellowed, "The war… is over!"
The navy scrambled to treat the wounded.
"Anyone who can still move, help the medics!" Garp commanded."Get the severely injured out first! No more lives are to be lost today!"
And so, since the dawn of the Great Pirate Era…The greatest battle of all—the War at Marineford—has come to an end.It will forever be etched into history.
The screen faded to black after those words, yet the shock of what had transpired lingered across every world.
Naruto's World – Kirigakure
Mei Terumī sat in silence, heart pounding."Magma like that… and ice strong enough to freeze an ocean? Are such powers good or bad for the Mist Village…"
Fairy Tail's World
"Oi, Natsu. You always brag about your fire. But compared to Akainu or Ace, yours is nothing," Gray teased.
Natsu's face turned green, then red. "You picking a fight, huh?!"
"And Aokiji froze an ocean with one move. What about you?"
They were about to clash when Master Makarov's fists came down hard."Enough! Stop bickering. Look at the strength of these other worlds—train instead of wasting time!"
Chu Ge couldn't believe the response. His Marineford edit had racked up over a hundred thousand awe points, granting him a mountain of credits.
"With everyone this fired up, I can't slow down. Time to push out the next video!"
He rolled up his sleeves and dove into editing.
Three days later, exhausted but elated, he finally leaned back."It's done!"
The massive screen hanging above the worlds flickered to life once more.
One Piece World
"Maybe this time it's Luffy's turn. He's the man who'll become Pirate King!"Usopp's eyes shone with hope.
Kaido gulped down sake. "Last time Whitebeard and Red-Hair hogged the spotlight. This time it better be me."
Naruto's World
Naruto clenched his fists, eyes full of fire. "Will I make the list? Will the future me appear?"
The Third Hokage puffed on his pipe. "Konoha has produced many greats. I expect one of ours next."
The black screen finally lit up with new words:
Sixth Place on the Heavens' List—The Toad Sage Naruto vs. the Six Paths of Pain.The battle that made Sage Naruto's name.The fight that proved his genius.The clash where the king returned.
On screen appeared a striking figure—Naruto, eyes lined with orange markings, long cloak billowing, looking every bit the hero.
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