Chapter 36: The Fifth Gear!! This is my highest point!
~Type-Moon World in the Fourth Holy Grail War Timeline~
Gilgamesh clenched his fists tightly, his voice laced with fury.
"You dare?! Zasshu!!"
Being interrupted during such a climactic battle felt like spoiling a perfectly cooked meal—an unpleasant aftertaste lingered.
~Fairy Tail World~
~Earth Land~
"You actually interfered with this duel! It's really infuriating..."
Erza Scarlet frowned deeply, her voice tinged with frustration.
~Cautious Hero World~
"This is the consequence of not being cautious enough"
Seiya Ryūgūin crossed his arms thoughtfully.
~One Piece World~
"Iron Block? T That's the Navy's move! Why would the Navy help Kaido?!"
Someone exclaimed incredulously.
Others echoed their disbelief.
"And the Straw Hat Boy was obviously fighting to save that country, but the Navy actually helped Kaido instead?!"
"Yeah!!! Is there some kind of deal with the Navy?!"
This is the thought of ordinary people in the Pirate World who don't know the CP-0, and it's also the thought of many people!
The reputation of the entire navy began to decline rapidly! and there's a lot of scolding!
~Marineford, Navy Headquarters~
Fleet Admiral Sengoku's face darkened as he watched the events unfold.
"That's the CP-0!!"
He muttered under his breath, his voice heavy with concern.
If it came to the battle between Kaido and Luffy, he definitely hoped that Luffy would win!
He sighed heavily, conflicted by his hopes for Luffy's victory. As Garp's grandson, Luffy represented liberation for Wano—a cause Sengoku couldn't help but support, despite his position, couldn't help but sympathize with, torn between his duty and his personal hopes.
"Damn it! Why would that CP organization do this in the future?!"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku refused to believe he stopped Luffy at the cost of his life without reason, it must be from them.
The thought left him uneasy. If they were willing to go to such lengths, it could only mean one thing: Luffy's influence was far greater than anyone had anticipated—and a threat too dangerous to ignore.
A newly recruited Navy soldier clenched his fists tightly, his admiration for Luffy evident despite his uniform.
"He lost after all...!"
He muttered under his breath, his voice tinged with frustration.
"If he had used the Over-Kong Gun for the final blow, he might have had a chance!"
Another veteran Navy officer shook his head dismissively.
But skepticism lingered among others.
"It's impossible. Kaido had already withstood the blow! It's futile to do it again!"
"If it weren't for that CP0 messing things up, at least hee wouldn't have been so regretful!"
Someone whispered bitterly.
On the other hand, regret hung heavy in the air among some pirates.
"We almost witnessed the birth of the youngest Four Emperors in the world! We almost did...!"
Someone whispered hoarsely, their voice trembling with disbelief.
This competition between the new era and the old had ended—not because of strength or skill, but due to interference. The battle was lost to the Four Emperors, not by merit, but by manipulation.
For many, this outcome felt hollow.
~The Straw Hat Pirates~
"How could it be...!?"
Cotton Candy Lover Chopper whispered, tears welling up in his eyes.
"Luffy is dead!"
Usopp choked out, unable to process the reality before him.
Everyone still refused to believe what they saw, but the facts proved that Luffy lost, and no matter how much they didn't believe it, they couldn't change the facts!
"It's okay, Luffy, after all, it's the future, and now you can continue to work hard to become stronger!"
Cat Burglar Nami forced a smile, trying to comfort herself—and Luffy.
"We will face many powerful enemies later; we have to become stronger!!"
Pirate Hunter Zoro's face was gloomy. If he couldn't even protect the captain, how could he be the world's greatest swordsman?
"Our journey has just begun, and we will never stop here."
Straw Hat Luffy silently resolved to grow stronger, knowing failure wasn't an option if he wanted to achieve his dream of becoming the King of the Pirates.
~East Blue Windmill Village~
At this moment, the wailing of the Dadan family continued to sound!
"Woo...Ah!!"
"Luffy is still dead...Ahhh!!"
"Even Luffy is dead...Woo...I was againts to let him go to sea at the beginning!"
"Luffy has tried his best, he have done his best, damn CP0, if it weren't for them, Luffy wouldn't have...!"
Dadan slammed her fist on the table, her voice cracking under the weight of her emotions.
"Enough!! Shut up one by one..."
Her red-rimmed eyes glared fiercely at the others.
"Luffy is the one who creates miracles continuously! How could it end like this?!"
~Somewhere in the New World, Red-haired Pirates~
"He has tried his best... We can only pray silently!"
"Create a miracle again!! Like the previous times, stand up again!"
Looking at the fat boy Lucky Roux constantly shouting for encouragement!
Red-Haired Shanks stood silently, his thoughts lingering on CP-0.
"I hope I don't meet them… Otherwise…"
~In the New World, Onigashima Island~
Unlike the gloomy side! The Beasts Pirates are in high spirits.
"Kaido-sama won!! "
"How can a mere Straw Hat Boy be Kaido-sama's opponent? "
"Kaido-sama is the strongest! !"
The cheering pirates did not notice that their Lord Kaido was frowning!
This is not the victory he wanted!
Twenty years ago, it was like this for Oden. Will it be the same for Straw Hat Boy in the future...?!
It is a humiliation to have such a hearty battle interrupted!!
[ Kaido stared at the white figure, full of anger, and clenched the mace in his hand!
"You should know the consequences!"
The veins in his hand were exposed, and the mace wrapped in black lightning was swung down heavily!
"Boom——" A huge roar sounded throughout Onigashima, ending the life of the disturber! ]
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~One Piece World~
"Finally ended the life of this CP-0..."
Someone muttered bitterly.
Others shared similar sentiments.
"It's annoying just to watch... unnecessary! "
"It's as if Kaido can't win without interference…!"
Cheers erupted outside the video, united in their disdain for the disruptive Navy.
[ Kaido, who turned into a giant dragon again, entered the lower level of Onigashima and announced the victory of this battle!
The scene turned and showed the battlefield on the dome again. The battlefield was extremely quiet at this time, with only the sound of the wind blowing!
The scene showed Luffy's finger suddenly moving!
At this time, a huge elephant appeared on the screen! ]
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~One Piece World~
"That's so freaking huge!!!"
"This is really an elephant!"
Gasps erupted as a colossal elephant appeared on-screen, dragging an entire island on its back.
"Dragging an island directly?! It's outrageous!!!"
[ "After 800 years, that voice is there!"
"It's Joy Boy, he… is back!! " ]
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~In the New World, Onigashima Island~
The Three Disasters all cried out in surprise!!!
"Joy Boy!!"
"How could it be that little devil? !"
"It should be Kaido-sama"
~Holy Land, Mary Geoise~
"It turned out after all!"
"Is it impossible to stop it? …!"
The Five Elders sighed collectively, resigned to the inevitable—the one devil fruit who had been looking for but had been avoiding them.
[ The screen shifted to Luffy, who lay smiling silently. His heartbeat echoed powerfully, resonating throughout Onigashima.
Steam rose from his once-critical wounds as his body began to melt slightly. White air belts swirled around him, lifting him into the air.
"It seems that I can continue to fight," Luffy murmured, excitement surging within him.
"The sound of my heartbeat is inexplicably interesting…"
His voice grew firmer, filled with resolve.
"This is my highest point! It's also my…"
"Fifth Gear!!..." ]