After the meeting, Shiomi made his way into the garden to find Morgan.
The Witch of Britain clearly had endless patience for entertaining children. As Shiomi crossed the soft green-and-gold grass, he saw Sakura and Caren using Magecraft to awaken blooming flowers and weave them into a crown, which they then placed atop Morgan’s head.
It was a make-believe coronation ceremony.
“It wasn’t my idea—it was theirs,” Morgan said from where she sat on a blanket, as if tryi...
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After pressing the doorbell outside the Shiomi residence, Irisviel was greeted by a young girl about the same size as her daughter Illya. She had long silver hair with softly curled ends and golden eyes.
“Guests?” the girl asked.
Irisviel and Artoria had come prepared to visit Tenkei Shiomi as fellow Masters, but they hadn’t expected to be met with a scene like this.
Crouching slightly to speak through the iron gate, Irisviel smiled gently. “Yes... We’re acquaintan...
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Then, Tenkei Shiomi had a dream.
It was a dream someone once had in their youth.
A dream about a witch who cherished quiet, gentle stories.
A library with no one in sight.
Through the window, the sky was a muted gray.
The soft, rhythmic patter of falling rain.
Amidst the seemingly endless collection of books, a young girl sought knowledge with unwavering focus.
In the dim, warm light of the library, she sat at a desk like a child lost in a fairy tale....
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The living room of the Shiomi residence.
“I’ve delivered the letter to Artoria’s Master, just as you asked,” Morgan said, seated at the edge of the sofa as she looked toward Shiomi.
“Thanks. I could’ve done it myself...” Shiomi replied, shaking his head.
Morgan gave a faint smile. “Still, it’s part of my duty as a wife.”
“Uh... are you seriously sticking to that role?” Shiomi asked weakly.
Any man would falter if a stunning beauty called h...
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East Blue, Loguetown.
A dimly lit tavern.
“Wahahaha! That's hilarious!”
Roger slammed the wine bottle onto the wooden table and burst into laughter.
His pirate crew had originally planned just a brief stop in Loguetown to stock up on daily supplies. During the break, Roger—craving a drink—had taken the crew to the tavern for some booze.
Unexpectedly, shortly after they sat down, an incredibly entertaining scene unfolded on the tavern’s screen!
“...
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The image on the Den Den Mushi screen froze on the smug grin of the Marine Vice Admiral.
In that instant, the entire world was plunged into a suffocating silence.
...
New World, Wano Country.
Kuri District, military factory zone.
Inside a Japanese-style council hall.
The Beasts Pirates stared, dumbfounded, at the frozen Den Den Mushi screen before them.
No one dared to breathe.
Queen, the Plague, looked completely bewildered. His jaw nearly hit ...
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Monsters aren’t called monsters for being strong in just one area. They’re monsters because they’re overwhelmingly powerful in every way.
Physique, strength, speed, resilience, Devil Fruit mastery, Haki control and intensity, combat experience, killer instinct... Any one of these would be enough to make someone a top-tier fighter in the eyes of most. But for monsters, these are just the bare minimum.
And among monsters, Rogers Daren stood out for his inhuman physical prowess...
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Drip... drip...
Crimson blood dripped like a beaded curtain from the broken blades suspended midair.
Everyone stood frozen, faces pale, swallowing hard as they watched the scene unfold.
“M-Monster...”
“Our attacks... didn’t even scratch him...”
“That body... it’s as tough as Mama’s...”
...
Before the pirates could react, dazzling arcs of electricity crackled once again from Daren’s body.
It was as if some invisible force puls...
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Just one minute before Daren started the Den Den Mushi live broadcast...
On Yakigashi Island, in Fukkura Town—the base of operations for the Big Mom Pirates.
A group of Big Mom Pirates sat around, feasting on grilled bread and meat, downing beer, and laughing boisterously. Grease-stained newspapers were scattered carelessly on the ground, the headlines still bold with shocking news: Shiki, Big Mom, and Kaidou had stormed Marine Headquarters Marineford just a few days ago.
...
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At the same time…
Marine Headquarters, Fleet Admiral’s Office.
“Damn it, Sengoku, stop pacing! You're making me dizzy!”
Kong, quietly smoking a cigar, couldn’t help but speak as he watched Sengoku anxiously pacing with his hands behind his back.
A messenger had already swapped in a brand-new desk. Sitting behind it, Kong’s brow was tightly furrowed.
Sengoku gave a sheepish smile, but in the end, he couldn’t resist glancing at Borsalino.
“Bor...
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The sea, islands, towns, drifting clouds... everything blurred into the distance behind him at an unimaginable speed.
The oncoming wind, sharp as blades, slashed across Daren’s skin, while the large Vice Admiral's cloak whipped fiercely behind him.
With his current level of Devil Fruit mastery, the fully activated magnetic field propelled him through the skies at supersonic speeds. His body, tough as steel, easily withstood the pressure of breaking the sound barrier.
As he...
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When Sengoku spoke, the smirk on Daren’s lips widened.
Even though he had incited the Marines’ battle fervor with that bold speech, the real question was whether he’d be allowed to act on it. Ultimately, he still needed approval from Marine Headquarters.
But judging by the shift in tone and expression from Kong and Sengoku, their resistance was beginning to soften.
The G5 Branch had been a part of Daren’s plans for a long time.
Located deep in the New World, fa...
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Fleet Admiral’s Office, Marine Headquarters.
Bang!
Kong slammed his fist into the desk, shattering it into splinters that scattered across the room.
“Daren, you bastard!! I told you to boost morale—not to ignite a damn war!”
He roared, chest heaving as he glared at the Vice Admiral calmly lounging on the sofa across from him, puffing on a cigar like nothing had happened.
The fury in his voice shook the ceiling of the Fleet Admiral’s office. Bits of plas...
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“Answer me!”
The Vice Admiral’s furious roar cracked through the square like a thunderclap on dry earth—and echoed through every Marine base across the entire world.
It was deafening.
The shockwave from his Conqueror’s Haki whipped through the air, flinging garments and rattling the very souls of everyone present.
But even that overwhelming force couldn’t compare to the weight of Daren’s words.
His voice, sharp as a blade, pierced straight into the ...
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“Come out!”
Masatsuki Aozaki’s voice wasn’t loud, yet it echoed like thunder across the desert, reaching everyone’s ears.
With his call, the once-still desert suddenly came alive.
From the depths of the endless sands, black shadows began to emerge, a tide of darkness surging forward and clustering together. As they gathered, they formed an overwhelming sea of white.
A closer look revealed the truth—every one of these figures was an Arrancar.
They had ...
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Moonlight poured over the land like flowing water, as several figures moved swiftly like ghosts.
Ahead, an Arrancar and a Hollow ran tirelessly.
It was Harribel, accompanied by a humanoid, half-goat Vasto Lorde—the antelope knight-like Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.
Behind them, more than ten Adjuchas-class Arrancar pursued relentlessly.
The human-goat Vasto Lorde did her best to keep up with Harribel, occasionally glancing back at their relentless pursuers. No matter how ...
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Because Haruki had focused all his attention on Chelsea’s foot, he didn’t notice anyone approaching the door.
Given Chelsea’s current strength—and her attention being entirely on Haruki—she had even less chance of detecting Esdeath’s arrival.
So when Esdeath suddenly kicked the door open, both Haruki and Chelsea froze in place, still locked in the exact position they had been in just before she entered.
The moment Esdeath walked in, she saw Chelsea seated in Haru...
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“The defense of Marineford... was a complete and utter failure!!”
The furious roar of the newly promoted Vice Admiral echoed through the entire venue, blasting from every loudspeaker and transmitted in real time to every Marine branch across the seas via Den Den Mushi.
In that instant, Marines around the world stared blankly at their screens, faces going pale as they watched the sharp-eyed, grim-faced Vice Admiral on the other end. It was as if they'd been struck by lightning....
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The moment that figure appeared, the entire square erupted.
Reporters from every news agency surged forward like wolves, desperately jostling for the best angle.
“Hahaha, it’s Daren! Daren’s finally here!”
Kuzan, who had been lounging about in boredom, suddenly leapt to his feet, eyes blazing with excitement as he waved enthusiastically.
Beside him, Tokikake glanced at the cheering crowd—especially the screaming women—and couldn’t help but scoff and mutte...
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Order was soon restored at the venue.
But the Marines seated below the stage all looked unusually stiff, twitching at the corners of their eyes, shoulders trembling as they tried to hold in their reactions.
Zephyr stood on the stage, breathing heavily. His expression flickered between dark and darker, veins bulging on his forehead as he gritted his teeth in fury.
Kong rubbed his temples in pain, then turned to Sengoku—whose own face was twitching slightly—and said throug...
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The crowd surged with excitement.
As the young figures stepped forward one by one, Zephyr’s eyes reddened beneath his sunglasses, though his smile remained gentle.
His chest instinctively lifted, back held straight and proud.
To him, no amount of glory or power could compare to this moment.
Watching the students he had trained with his own hands march forward under the eyes of the world—walking toward a bright future to pursue the justice they believed in—this wa...
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“What the hell is he doing!?”
Kong glanced at his watch, his brow tightening further, a trace of real irritation creeping into his voice.
The graduation ceremony was set to begin in just two or three minutes. Everyone was already in place, and the entire crew was ready.
Yet at a time like this, that damn brat Daren was still nowhere to be seen!
If it had been anyone else, it wouldn't have mattered—as long as the ceremony went on smoothly, medals could always be a...
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Daren stepped out of the steam-filled shower, gave himself a quick towel down, then wrapped it around his waist and slowly walked over to the mirror.
With a swipe of his hand, he cleared the condensation from the glass, revealing a strikingly handsome, unruly face.
Sharp eyes, blade-like brows, and a prominent nose lent his features a chiseled, commanding look. His damp, tousled black hair stood casually upright, giving off a wild, defiant air.
His bare upper body was lean a...
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The next day.
Early morning.
Warm sunlight poured through the towering floor-to-ceiling windows of the Fleet Admiral's office, overlooking the oval-shaped naval port. But despite the brightness outside, the atmosphere inside the spacious office was heavy with tension.
Fleet Admiral Kong looked worn from his journey. His usually resolute face showed clear signs of exhaustion.
Sengoku and Tsuru stood before him, eyes full of anticipation. Their hands fidgeted slightly as...
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So that's how it is...
Tsuru looked at Gion and Tokikake, their eyes blazing with determination, and a smile of satisfaction slowly spread across her face.
Was it because Daren was improving too quickly... and they were worried about falling behind?
Suddenly, she understood why Zephyr insisted on the "seat ranking" system in the training camp. Even among the elite of the golden generation, filled with talented and ambitious youths, they needed someone to chase after—someon...
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North Blue.
Rubeck Island, Donquixote Family Estate Hall.
Dim, chilly light streamed down from the intricately carved marble dome. A cigar burned quietly on the coffee table, its smoke curling through the sunlight in ghostly, dissolving patterns.
“So... that’s all?”
Doflamingo set down the Den Den Mushi and looked up at the man seated across from him, spine straight, expression calm.
Momonga, clad in a Marine coat, gave a small nod and smiled.
“That...
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As Daren spoke, Sengoku's eye twitched uncontrollably, and his fist clenched instinctively.
Hey, hey, hey, you little brat—just answer the question properly! Do you have to drag others down with you?
What do you mean, "pittance "...?
That’s been the standard pay at Marine Headquarters for years. No one ever complained!
Running the Headquarters is no walk in the park. Even I, an Admiral, have it tough, you know?
Still, Sengoku knew this wasn’t the time to ar...
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“The next item on the agenda is the application for promotion of Commodore Rogers Daren of Marine Headquarters to Vice Admiral.”
Tsuru flipped through the file in her hands and began to calmly explain to the gathered officers:
“Commodore Daren, like the two Rear Admirals before him, hails from the turbulent North Blue. He began his career as a low-ranking deckhand and rose through the ranks step by step, eventually becoming the highest-ranking military commander in the regio...
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Unanimous approval!
The outcome took Sengoku, Tsuru, and the others by surprise. Usually, in hearings for Vice Admiral promotions, there would be at least a few dissenting votes just to keep up the appearance of "fairness" and "impartiality."
But clearly, no one dared to oppose a madman like Sakazuki.
Especially after the way he stared at the World Government officials in the audience—there was genuine killing intent in his eyes, and it was no bluff.
“Next... we wi...
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At the border of the Land of Grass, several figures fled swiftly toward the Land of Fire.
“Damn it! These bees are terrifying!”
“Dōtō, run faster!”
A man and his dog sprinted at full speed, with the man urging his teammate onward.
“Gaku Inuzuka, you're too much! Don’t you know how hard it is for me to run?”
“Oh! I really miss Minato. If he were here, I wouldn't be suffering like this.”
Gaku Inuzuka’s squad, part of an elite force, had ...
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