Half a month ter.

  Time quietly passed, ushering in the year 1473 of the Sea Circle dar.

  As the Fallen Angel Pirates unched widespread attacks, the New World underwent drastic ges.

  Marine fortresses and outposts were systematically eradicated; those uo evacuate in time were pletely wiped out. During this period, the Fallen Angel fleet cshed multiple times with forces led by Admiral Kong and other Marine admirals.

  However, the tide of events was unstoppable.

  From the moment El gave the order, the Marines’ withdrawal from the New World became iable. Despite the efforts of Kong and his forces, their resistance was futile, and nothing could alter the course of events.

  Withihan a month, only G-1 Fortress—serving as the Holy Land Mary Geoise’s key stronghold at the entrance of the New World—remained under Marine trol.

  Every other Marine base was abandoned as they retreated to the front half of the Grand Line, solidating their forces around the G-1 area.

  The seas trembled, and the world was in an uproar.

  The New World had now bee a “paradise” for pirates, sparking a wave of celebration among them.

  Yet most of these low-level pirates didn’t realize that this was not their celebration—it was the “ba of the Fallen Angel Pirates.”

  …

  Totnd Kingdom, Sky Fortress Atntis, Dreamnd Base

  Sally, the Shapeshifting Witch, reported,

  “El-sama, we’ve occupied over a dozen isnds previously held by the Marines, including major fortresses like G-11. The Marines have retreated to the entrance of the New World at G-1 Fortress, and there are no signs of them preparing a terattack.”

  She tinued,

  “Additionally, Punk Hazard—the Wover’s naval sce base—has been captured by Hajrudin and the Ace brothers. However, the naval sce team evacuated in advance, destroying or taking all experimental data and even blowing up the facilities.”

  Pausing, Sally added with a sigh,

  “The giants, especially Little Oars, were enraged when they saw the remains of giant warriors and frozen corpses on Punk Hazard. Oars even discovered his parents’ remains. In his fury, he turned all captured Marines into paste on the spot and hasn’t calmed down since.”

  El nodded empathetically.

  “It’s uandable. Losing his parents is no small matter. The fact that Little Oars hasn’t pletely lost trol shows remarkable restraint.”

  Without hesitation, El instructed Sally,

  “Tell him not to worry. Every CP agent and Marine involved in his parents’ capture will be dealt with. None will escape justice.”

  Little Oars was not an ordinary subordinate.

  As one of the “Eight Vajra” and a founding member of the Fallen Angel Pirates, he had been with El sihe beginning. Their shared history—both orphaned by the Wover—fostered a deep bond of trust and loyalty.

  “Uood. I’ll see to it that none escape.”

  Sally’s expression hardened, determio carry out the task. The Fallen Angel Pirates had long perfected the art of eliminating their enemies, whether it was a Marine admiral or a CP agent from years past.

  El nodded.

  “What about the Shichibukai and the Rocks Pirates? Any movement from them?”

  “John, Wang Zhi, and Silver Axe have fled to the first half of the Grand Line, feariribution from the Rocks Pirates,” Sally replied with a chuckle.

  “jao has returo the West Blue, reportedly training harder than ever out of shame. Naguri and Byrnndi World are adventuring as usual, while the Red t, Redfield, remains solitary and nomadic.”

  El sighed.

  “Redfield is as aloof as ever. Even as his boss aor, I ’t ge that.”

  Redfield’s ability to hear others’ thoughts and his upbringing among corrupt nobles made him detest human iioing his reclusive nature.

  Sally then shifted the versation.

  “As for the Rocks Pirates, they’ve relocated to Hive Isnd and are aggressively recruiting while taking over the territories the Marines abandoned. Although John, Wang Zhi, and Silver Axe have left, Whitebeard and Golden Lion remain loyal.”

  Liliaepped forward and asked,

  “El-sama, with the Rocks Pirates weakened and the Marines gone, should we take this opportunity to elimihem?”

  El shook his head with a calm smile.

  “No need. As long as they don’t overreach, we let them share the spoils. They’ll distract the Wover and create trouble for them.”

  He added with a sharp edge to his tone,

  “But if they cross the line, we’ll remind them who rules the New World.”

  Sally chuckled, uanding his strategy. Suddenly, she remembered something.

  “By the way, we’ve received hat the Marines have set their sights on Kaido. They seem i on recruiting him into their ranks, even to grant the Vodka Kingdom a seat at the World Summit.”

  El’s i piqued.

  “So they’ve noticed him already?”

  Five years ago, El had secretly visited the Vodka Kingdom and taken the four- or five-year-old Kaido under his wing. Over the years, through cuidand training, Kaido had bee fiercely loyal to him.

  Now, at just uen years old, Kaido was already the Vodka Kingdom’s stro warrior, with potential unmatched by most.

  Sally grinned mischievously.

  “For someone so young, Kaido is already a physical prodigy, though not on the level of you or Linlin. With proper training, he’s bound to bee a top-tier fighter iure.”

  She added, “The Marines have no idea he’s been under your influence all this time. He might even infiltrate their ranks and rise to Admiral—her—someday!”

  El smiled knowingly.

  “Indeed. A pawn iheir system could prove very useful. Let’s see how this pys out.”

  Bleam