One Piece - Heaven Defying Comprehension!

Holy Land, Mariejois.

Boom!

Saint Saturn struck his cane hard against the marble floor, his face dark with anger.

"Doflamingo has been killed, Dressrosa has withdrawn from the World Government, and it's now under the control of the Entei Pirates. The ones responsible? The 'Dark Ranger' Issho, captain of the Entei Pirates' Second Division, and Kuzan—once a Marine Admiral, now the captain of Entei's Grand Fleet First Division!"

Saint Saturn's voice was filled with rage. "Damn it! Such powerful warriors, now siding with the Entei Pirates!"

The Five Elders held a seething resentment for the Flame Emperor. The "Flame Emperor Incident" had brought unprecedented chaos to their World Government. In a globally broadcasted event, their image of the Celestial Dragons as "descendants of the Creator" with untouchable privileges had been shattered—executed in cold blood with ordinary bullets for the entire world to witness. The incident triggered a resurgence of the ominous "Will of D" across the globe.

The revolutionary army had become increasingly active, drawing heavily on the resources of the World Government as more and more nations were "liberated," turning their allegiance away from the government's rule.

But it wasn't only the revolutionaries. The Flame Emperor's show of strength during the incident forced the Five Elders themselves to take unprecedented action—a Super Buster Call, an event previously symbolizing the government's absolute justice. Over a hundred battleships were summoned under the Five Elders' orders to subdue him. Yet even that formidable force was halted, its justice shattered by the Flame Emperor.

Though the worldwide broadcast had ended just before this humiliation was exposed, the truth was whispered through the ranks. On Sabaody Archipelago, strict gag orders were imposed on all witnesses to prevent any mention of the event. But while they could block public discourse, they could not mend the disillusionment among the Marines who'd witnessed it. The sacred concept of "Absolute Justice" had been irreparably shaken.

Now, another humiliation had struck. Just as the Seven Warlords of the Sea had been replenished, one of them had fallen. Donquixote Doflamingo—a former Celestial Dragon—was ruthlessly killed by two of the most formidable warriors under the Flame Emperor in Dressrosa.

But it was the identity of one of those killers that outraged the Five Elders most: Kuzan, once one of their own top enforcers and a former Marine Admiral.

The loss was staggering, for the World Government had few warriors of that caliber. In the history of the seas, there had always been a few who reached the peak of combat power—the so-called "King" tier.

Eight hundred years ago, there had been the Sun God Nika. Later, the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, had sailed the seas, with Whitebeard, Edward Newgate, known as the world's strongest man in that same era. Then there had been Rocks D. Xebec, the overlord of his era.

Now, there was a new ruler of this era—an absolute dominator of the Four Emperors—the Entei himself, Portgas D. Ace.

These few individuals were the ultimate forces, the very ceiling of combat power in the history of the seas.

Beneath those at the "King" level exist warriors who have mastered Conqueror's Haki-entanglement. Many of these figures wield formidable Devil Fruit abilities or possess unmatched swordsmanship, forming an intimidating echelon just below the kings—these are the Four Emperors.

Kuzan ranks among them, boasting a fighting power capable of facing the Four Emperors head-on, if only for a limited time. His power surpasses other Admirals, including new appointments like Green Bull and Chaton, who are strong but remain a tier below the Four Emperors. Such combat strength is rare across the seas, a formidable force that could decisively shift the tides in any large-scale war.

Now, this level of strength, once counted among the assets of the World Government, has left Marine ranks entirely, joining the most significant threat to the World Government today: Flame Emperor. With this shift, the World Government faces a staggering net loss—one that dwarfs even the Flame Emperor Incident.

Adding further insult to injury, Dressrosa, a long-standing member of the World Government and a nation founded by the Donquixote family, one of the twenty original kings, has now abandoned its allegiance. By flying the pirate flag of the Entei Pirates, Dressrosa has cemented its status as territory under Flame Emperor's rule. This defection of a once-loyal kingdom to pirate control is a humiliating affront to the World Government.

Portgas D. Ace—Entei! That man has crossed their line yet again.

Yet the Five Elders are helpless against him for now. His power, witnessed by their own eyes to allow him access to all Devil Fruit abilities, is terrifying. Using the Door-Door Fruit, he can seemingly move anywhere in the world without detection. Kuzan's own encounter with Smoker after leaving Marine Headquarters revealed more: the "Dark Ranger" Issho descended directly from the air through an interdimensional portal, teleporting from the Entei Pirates' distant headquarters.

With this ability combined with his unparalleled combat prowess, Entei can move freely, evading even the reach of the World Government. He wields the mightiest power in the history of Demon Fruits.

Even the legendary figure of Nika relied on "imagination" to wield his powers. 

Entei is different—a true monster, able to use all Devil Fruits directly, without limitation.

For centuries, even the mere thought of Nika inspired fear in the World Government, prompting them to bury any mention of his legend and relentlessly pursue the mythical Renren Fruit—Nika form. Now, faced with an entity beyond even Nika, the World Government finds itself powerless, a feeling the Five Elders haven't experienced in decades. Not even during the rise of Rocks D. Xebec or the Valley of the Gods incident did they feel so backed into a corner.

Among the elders, Saint Saturn harbors the deepest hatred toward Flame Emperor, who humiliated him before the world by striking him down on live broadcast, shattering his dignity as one of the supreme power-bearers. As if this weren't enough, he cut the broadcast, letting the humiliating image of his bloodied head linger as his final public image. The memory alone makes Saint Saturn's eyes blaze with rage.

"Not only that," he continued, "Boa Hancock, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, has pledged her allegiance to the Entei Pirates, openly flying their flag over Amazon Lily. This declaration to the world is a direct slap in our face!"

Saint Mars, his expression fierce, echoed the anger, his long hair and beard bristling as he spoke. "The Seven Warlords system was established by us, the Five Elders, a delicate balance in exchange for considerable costs and sacrifices. Even the resignation of Zephyr from the Marines was part of that price."

The system of the Seven Warlords brought balance to the seas for many years, but since Entei—entered the scene, that balance has eroded. Crocodile, once a formidable member, fell as Entei's first stepping stone to infamy. Then, during the Flame Incident, the Warlords' divisions were exposed to the world by the internal maneuvering of Red-Haired Shanks and Beckman, shaming the organization.

After the Flame Emperor Incident, vacancies in the Seven Warlords were quickly filled, yet now Doflamingo has been killed by Entei's forces, and Boa Hancock has defected, aligning herself—and her nation—under Entei's banner. The Seven Warlords of the Sea have become a mockery, undermined at every turn by that cursed Flame Emperor.

"The Seven Warlords were merely an instrument," Saint Ju Peter continued with a grim face, "but having our affiliated nations defect to the Entei Pirates strikes at the heart of our authority. This Flame Emperor intends to rival us for control of the world."

"How arrogant!" exclaimed Saint Warcury, voice dripping with disdain. "Does this fool think his sudden rise can threaten eight centuries of the World Government's preparations?"

"Wishful thinking won't change the facts," added Saint Nusjuro, gripping his sword's scabbard tightly. "He can wield the Door-Door Fruit—that's the reality. Whatever our hypotheticals, his power is real."

"The one hopeful note," Saint Mars interrupted, "is that the Beast Pirates and the BIG-MOM Pirates have now formed an alliance. They're rallying on Onigashima for a joint offensive against the Entei Pirates."

If, at any other time, the world government would have been deeply unsettled by an alliance of two Four Emperors, today's circumstances shift the perspective. Under Entei's command, his pirate crew has become a massive force on the seas, dwarfing even the Rocks Pirates in their heyday.

The Rocks Pirates had always been marked by disunity, with constant infighting over treasure among crew members. In contrast, the Entei Pirates stand as a fortress of unity, unwaveringly loyal to Entei's commands. Such a colossal force should not exist on the seas.

With the Beasts Pirates and the BIG-MOM Pirates forming an alliance to oppose this juggernaut, the World Government now finds itself uncharacteristically pleased. Maintaining "balance" in the seas? The Five Elders no longer even consider it a priority—the balance was obliterated by the Flame Emperor. Now, it is the era of chaos on the seas, a surge that even the World Government cannot halt.

Since this violent age is unstoppable, the World Government is determined to be the last one standing when the dust settles.

"Do we intervene?" Peter Saint asked gravely. "Such a move could escalate into all-out war."

A confrontation between two of the Four Emperors and Flame Emperor has already become a world-shaking conflict. If they chose to intervene, it would require all three Admirals, and possibly even Fleet Admiral Akainu himself, along with the full might of the World Government.

Currently, among the Admirals, only Kizaru is considered strong enough to contend with a Four Emperors-level opponent, even if only briefly. Green Bull and Chaton, though of Admiral rank, are just barely on that level. Chaton, promoted to Admiral primarily due to the Mythical Beast Devil Fruit provided by the World Government. Though formidable on the seas, their power pales in comparison to Flame Emperor and his cadres.

"We'll act when the dust settles," one of the Elders decided. "For now, position Kizaru and the others near Onigashima. It's time to bring our human weapons to the seas."

Saint Saturn, head of the scientific research division, nodded with a flash of anticipation in his eyes.

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

The Five Elders quickly reached a consensus, issuing orders to Naval Headquarters.

Meanwhile, the Entei Pirates have already arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago, preparing to coat their ship and descend to Fish-Man Island, before they make their way into the New World.