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The New World, Totto Land.
"What did you say? Marine Godfather Rowan has taken Caesar Clown?"
Big Mom, currently feasting on a giant wedding cake, paused as she heard the report. Her expression shifted, but her mouth remained stretched in its permanent, shark-like grin.
"Katakuri, are you interested in that man?"
After swallowing a massive chunk of cake, Big Mom turned to the leader of the Sweet 3 Generals, Charlotte Katakuriāthe man with a bounty of 1.057 billion Berries.
Katakuri's face remained stoic behind his scarf. "I have no interest in that man, Mama."
For Katakuri, his only duty was protecting every member of the Charlotte family. He cared little for matters outside of Totto Land. This was partly why, despite being the strongest of the Generals, his bounty hadn't reached the astronomical heights of some of his peers.
"No interest, huh..." Big Mom chuckled, then turned to her information officer. "Bobbin, pass down the order. Have Smoothie and Cracker set sail with me."
"Setting sail? Mama, what is the meaning of this?" Katakuri asked, his brow furrowing slightly in confusion.
"I want to see for myself what kind of man has turned the entire sea upside down..."
Compared to Caesar, Big Mom was far more intrigued by Rowan. A man who could defeat "Cyborg" Kong and prompt Hawkeye Mihawk to issue a personal challengeāif she could obtain his bloodline...
A look of intense greed and hunger flashed across Big Mom's heavily made-up face.
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
"Report! Fleet Admiral Sengoku! Information from Vice Admiral Momonga indicates that Vice Admiral Rowan is currently resting on Dachik Island in the New World!"
"Momonga says that once that event is concluded, Rowan will escort Caesar and the others back to Headquarters."
Sengoku sat behind his desk, reviewing the document. His face was a mask of calm, showing neither anger nor joy. He simply nodded. "Understood."
The messenger saluted and withdrew. Once the door clicked shut, Sengoku turned to Garp, who was sitting on the sofa loudly crunching on rice crackers.
"You've still got the heart to eat?!" Sengoku snapped. "Don't you know today is the day Mihawk is supposed to challenge the Master?!"
Garp laughed, entirely unbothered. "Relax. Don't you know the Old Man's strength? That Hawkeye brat is no match for him. We just need to sit tight and wait for the news to roll in."
SLAM!
At that moment, the office door was thrown open. A scout burst in, gasping for air, ignoring all protocol.
"Reporting! Intelligence from the New World! Shichibukai Hawkeye Mihawk is aboard the Red Force! Their destination is confirmed as Dachik Island!"
"The Red-Haired Yonko is involved too?" Sengoku's face turned grave, deep wrinkles appearing on his brow.
"Red-Haired brat, huh?" Even the smile on Garp's face faltered. If it were just Mihawk, Garp wouldn't have blinked. He had absolute faith in Rowan. But a Yonko...
"Maybe I should head over there," Garp said, his tone turning serious.
Before Sengoku could respond, another set of frantic footsteps echoed in the hallway. A second scout ran in, drenched in sweat and looking panicked.
Sengoku barked, "You're a Headquarters intelligence officer! Can't you keep your composure?!"
But the report that followed stripped Sengoku of his own composure instantly.
"REPORT! Intelligence indicates Vice Admiral Rowan has captured the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates! Whitebeard is leading all 14 remaining Commanders aboard the Moby Dick toward Dachik Island at full speed!"
"Simultaneously, First Division Commander Marco is already on the island with a thousand men!"
BANG!
Sengoku slammed his fist onto the desk. "Whitebeard?! He's getting involved too?"
"That guy... he's not easy to deal with," Garp muttered, his crackers forgotten. His face grew dark. They never imagined this would involve two Emperors. That combination was enough to give the entire Navy a migraine.
"REPORT!!"
A third scout sprinted in before the previous one could even leave.
"Report! Kaido of the Hundred Beasts has left his territory with King and Queen! Their target is suspected to be Dachik Island!"
"Kaido?!"
Sengoku and Garp could no longer remain seated. They stared at each other, seeing the same shock and fury in each other's eyes. Three Emperors moving simultaneously?! What were they planning?!
"REPORT!"
Yet another panicked shout.
More?! Sengoku and Garp snapped their heads toward the door.
"Report! Big Mom has left Totto Land! According to reliable intel, her target is Rowan on Dachik Island! She has taken Smoothie, Cracker, and Snackāthree Sweet Generalsāalong with dozens of elite officers!"
The Four Emperors.Moving at the same time.
The blood drained from Sengoku's and Garp's faces.
"That's it! I'm going to the New World!" Garp roared, standing up and clenching his fists so hard the veins on his forehead throbbed. "I won't let the Old Man face four Emperors alone! It's too dangerous!"
The scouts recoiled in shock. They had always known Garp to be a jovial, boisterous manālegend had it he even smiled while fighting Roger. No one had ever seen him like this.
Garp the Hero was truly, dangerously enraged.
"Garp! Calm down!" Sengoku stood up and grabbed Garp's arm, waving the scouts away.
"What? Sengoku, are you scared because four Emperors are on the move?!" Garp growled, his gaze icy. "If you're afraid, you can hide here. I'm going alone!"
No one touches the Old Man. Not even four Emperors.
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