One piece: Establishing a Pirate Family

Chapter 447: Rising Stars of the New World

A single thunderclap was enough to make countless pirates tremble in fear. The powers of the Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit shocked the world—extreme speed and devastating destructive force made it nearly impossible to defend against.

These three figures—Esdeath, Caesar, and Tesla—now fully upheld the reputation of the Rockefeller Pirates, becoming the brightest stars among the many rising talents in the New World.

Of course, it wasn't just the Rockefeller Pirates producing new talents.

The other two great pirate crews had also begun to shine with their own standouts.

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Within the Whitebeard Pirates, many individuals had also stood out during this period of conflict:

1st Division Commander: Phoenix Marco

Bounty: 910 million berries

User of the Zoan-type Mythical Beast: Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Phoenix

Also the ship's doctor and Whitebeard's right-hand man.

He led the crew across countless battles and saved innumerable lives.

3rd Division Commander: Diamond Jozu

Bounty: 610 million berries

A Paramecia-type user of the Shining Fruit, his entire body was covered in impenetrable diamond.

A vanguard in every battle, he protected the Whitebeard Pirates like an immovable fortress.

5th Division Commander: Flower Sword Vista

Bounty: 330 million berries

A twin-sword style swordsman, he spearheaded many assaults and struck down enemies mercilessly.

He was known as the sharp edge of the Whitebeard Pirates.

These three warriors upheld the pride of the Whitebeard Pirates and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the three stars of the Rockefeller Pirates.

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The Big Mom Pirates had also shown impressive strength.

Aside from Charlotte Linlin herself—who could match both Whitebeard and Charlotte Rockefeller—her children began to stand out in the era of the Great Pirate Age.

Among them, Charlotte Katakuri and Charlotte Cracker shone the brightest.

They became known as the "Sweet Twins" of the Big Mom Pirates.

Their combat power rivaled the rising stars of both the Rockefeller and Whitebeard crews.

A notable event occurred after Cracker's defeat on Biscuit Island. Motivated by that loss, he trained hard and later fought a one-on-one duel against Tesla Rockefeller.

The battle lasted an entire day and night. Neither could defeat the other, and the fight ended in a draw.

It was after this that people began to refer to them as the Sweet Twin Stars of the Big Mom Pirates.

As for Smoothie, she was still too young to gain recognition.

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Thus, these eight individuals—three from each of the three great pirate crews—were dubbed by enthusiasts as the "Stars of the New World."

They were the rising generation of the Yonko's legacies.

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When Charlotte Rockefeller received this news, he was slightly concerned.

Because it exposed his faction's full lineup to the public.

One glance was enough to clearly see that the Rockefeller Pirates had the edge over the other two crews.

And Charlotte's hunch wasn't wrong.

When the Whitebeard Pirates read this news, they were visibly displeased.

> "Pops! We're the strongest in the world! As for that so-called Rockefeller crew—we'll wipe them out eventually!"

A furious crewman shouted, brandishing his sword after seeing the report.

Others in the crew expressed similar anger, eager to prove who was truly the king of the New World.

Only the older crew members stood with folded arms, silently observing the reaction of the newer ones.

Marco, leaning against the mast, furrowed his brow as he watched the newer crewmates yell.

These new members had been recruited by Whitebeard recently.

They had never experienced the might of the Rockefeller Pirates.

To Marco, who had seen far greater battles, this kind of rash enthusiasm was naïve.

He wouldn't advocate for war just because of what was written in a newspaper.

> "Pops, our territory is still crawling with pirates—we need to clear them out."

Marco stepped forward, addressing Whitebeard directly.

Whitebeard grinned.

> "Marco! You see this paper? They're calling you a 'Star of the New World'—a shining example of the next generation!"

Whitebeard wasn't even bothered by the crew's agitation.

Instead, he proudly admired the praise the paper gave his crew, like a father seeing his child praised by the world.

Marco's serious expression instantly turned red with embarrassment.

To be praised like that in front of everyone, it was overwhelming.

All those titles—"rising star," "model of the new generation," "right hand of Whitebeard"—he'd heard them before, but not from Pops himself.

It made the young Marco feel shy for the first time.

> "And Jozu, Vista—you both did great too. You brought glory to the Whitebeard Pirates!"

Whitebeard looked lovingly at the now slightly blushing Jozu and Vista.

> "Boys! Let's have a feast—to celebrate our three dazzling stars of the New World!"

Whitebeard suddenly raised his sake cup, calling to all the crew.

> "To Big Bro Marco, and Big Bros Jozu and Vista!"

The crew erupted with joy.

Marco tried to speak again, but he was soon hoisted into the air by the excited crew, tossed into the sky.

In an instant, the Whitebeard Pirates were filled with laughter and celebration.

Whitebeard laughed alongside them.

Yet deep in his eyes—a flicker of concern remained hidden.

He was the strongest man in the world, and the father of many sons.

To outsiders, he had to present a tough and unyielding face.

To protect his children.

But within that tough exterior, he carefully avoided conflicts with other great powers, ensuring the safety of his sons.

Still, as the Whitebeard Pirates grew stronger, his children's ambition swelled too.

Some began to believe that no one else in the world could threaten them.

This troubled Whitebeard greatly.

He suddenly realized—he was getting tired.

But seeing the cheerful faces of his sons around him, Whitebeard's eyes grew firm again.

> "No one will hurt my sons under my protection. No one. Not even Charlotte Rockefeller."

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No one knew what Whitebeard was truly thinking.

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Meanwhile, on Whole Cake Island...

A feast had also begun.

> "Big Brother Katakuri! Look! The paper's praising you!"

Brûlée ran up to Katakuri, happily showing him the latest paper.

> "Brûlée."

Katakuri's lips curled into a rare smile.

Though it was hidden behind his scarf.

Taking the paper, he read the words:

> "Twin Stars of Big Mom Pirates! Stars of the New World!"

> Interesting.

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