One Piece: Kaido's adopted son, starts with the Eight Gates Formation.

That deep, sincere voice echoed slowly across the silent open space.

Everyone present was stunned.

The people of Onigashima looked at this guy who suddenly appeared and could summon a giant meteorite with a single move, their eyes filled with strangeness.

Are experts so worthless these days?

Why are they popping up one after another?

Kaido's enormous dragon head also came closer, its lantern-sized dragon eyes scrutinizing the tall, blind man, and it spoke in a deep, muffled voice.

"Ugh... Someone who can't even see where they're going wants to get on my son's boat?"

"Old man, your courage is much better than your eyesight."

Despite the scrutiny of these top-tier pirates, Fujitora's face remained unchanged.

He simply gazed calmly in Lynn's direction, as if everything around him was irrelevant to him.

Lynn ignored Kaido's strange remarks.

He looked at Fujitora with great interest and asked in a childish voice.

Give me a reason.

"Why would someone like you want to join a guild made up of pirates?"

Upon hearing this, Fujitora's face, which always wore a gentle smile, showed a hint of reminiscence and emotion.

He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Although I was not there in person, I witnessed the whole battle through videos."

"I have seen how cold and hypocritical the so-called 'absolute justice' of the World Government really is."

"And you, sir, protected so many innocent people during the Marineford War."

"What you possess is the power to change the world, but what you hold fast to is a compassionate heart that protects the weak."

He paused, then bowed deeply in Lynn's direction.

"I blinded myself because I didn't want to see too much filth in this world."

"But your actions make me think that there may be another kind of 'justice' in this world, a completely different kind."

"Therefore, I want to see it for myself."

"Look at the kind of era you are about to create."

These words were spoken with sincerity and righteous indignation.

The pirates present looked at each other, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

What justice or injustice...

They're pirates!

Murder, arson, and territorial conquest are their main jobs!

Fujitora seemed to realize this as well, and he straightened up and added a sentence.

"Of course, I also have my own principles."

"Joining a guild is fine, but I will never do anything like burning, killing, looting, or bullying the weak."

"If the guild's actions violate the principles of morality in my heart."

"At that time, I will depart."

This sentence is like a drop of water falling into a pot of boiling oil.

"Ughhhhhh!!"

Kaido's massive dragon head approached, its huge dragon eyes revealing undisguised displeasure and contempt.

"Hey! You old man, what nonsense are you spouting!"

"We're pirates! What kind of pirates are we if we don't rob and kill?"

"Are you pointing your finger at us and yelling at us?!"

Crocodile let out a cold laugh, exhaled a puff of smoke, and his eyes turned sinister.

"ha!"

"What a naive old man."

"Are you trying to teach us how to do things?"

Doflamingo also let out a playful laugh.

"Fufufufufu... What an adorably naive old man."

"Are you trying to get a pack of wolves to graze with you?"

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Even the Empress, Shiki, Bullet, and the members of the Beasts Pirates who were watching all showed displeasure at these words.

As a pirate.

Who hasn't done a few bad things?

Do you really think everyone is like Luffy, the Straw Hat Pirate, a chosen one with a strong background and a lucky fate?

however.

"Can."

Lynn's calm voice interrupted them directly.

He looked at Fujitora with an approving smile on his face.

"I agree to your terms."

"But old man, I also have conditions."

"We would never do anything to bully innocent civilians, nor would we stoop to doing such a thing... But as a god-killing guild, since we're going to kill gods, it's inevitable that we'll do something outrageous."

Lynn's eyes flashed, "Like robbing some celestial treasure, killing a Celestial Dragon, or blasting away the Marines who come to capture us..."

"I can take care of that!"

Fujitora skipped over the subject.

"good!"

"I hereby declare."

"From today onwards, you are a member of the 'Godslayer Guild'!"

The moment the words fell.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host, on successfully recruiting the "Admiral-level" combatant—Fujitora Issho!]

The recruitment mission is complete!

[Mission Reward: Kaioken's maximum multiplier increased to 5x!]

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission: Recruit a willing general-level combatant!]

[Mission Reward: Permanently reduce the stamina/energy consumption of the skills "True Several Thousand Hands - Top Transformation Buddha" and "Kaioken" by 50%!]

A series of system notification sounds exploded in Lynn's mind!

Lynn's pupils contracted sharply.

An indescribable surge of joy instantly welled up in my heart.

He could clearly feel that the power within his body was undergoing a qualitative change.

His body, which had been somewhat depleted from continuously unleashing his ultimate moves, was now being filled with an even larger and purer energy at an astonishing speed!

The feeling was like the blue energy that was originally just a pool of water instantly expanding into a vast ocean!

The constraints imposed by Kaioken were completely broken.

Five times!

His current body is capable of withstanding the terrifying amplification of five times that of the Kaioken!

Not only that.

The remaining mission to subdue an Admiral-level enemy has also resulted in a 50% reduction in the cost of Kaioken and Top Transformation Buddha.

This means that its battery life has become even longer than before!

It will also be even more powerful on the battlefield!

"very good."

"If the Holy Mother's Flame were to strike again... I could withstand it effortlessly!"

Lynn took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and his face regained its calm and composed expression.

He turned around and waved to the group of bigwigs behind him who were still in a daze.

"Alright, stop standing around here."

"Go back and continue the banquet!"

He glanced at the Golden Lion and the Red Earl, and grinned.

"Seniors, would you like to join us for a drink?"

"Hahaha! I couldn't have asked for more!"

The golden lion laughed heartily and followed without any hesitation.

The Red Earl, also twirling his red umbrella with great interest, nodded.

Oni Island was once again filled with jubilation.

This time, however, the banquet's lineup was unprecedentedly luxurious and terrifying.

……

at the same time.

The Holy Land, Mary Geoise.

Pangu City, a place of power struggles.

In stark contrast to the jubilant atmosphere of Oni Island, the air here was so oppressive it almost seemed to solidify.

The newly appointed Saint Figaland Garin, as well as Saints Nassoulan, Valculi, Mas, and Peter.

The five supreme leaders of the world government sat upright, each with a cold and confident air about them.

The defeat at Marineford did not break them.

Instead, it aroused the most primal and frenzied fighting spirit of these five monsters who had lived for nearly a thousand years.

A war storm targeting Lynn, sweeping across the world, is brewing wildly, centered on them.

"Oh? Vegapunk finally succeeded?"

"Vocli Saint asked in a low voice."

"Yes, Saint Vochuli!"

Below, a top CP0 officer was kneeling on one knee, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Dr. Vegapunk has successfully created the first 'Seraph'!"

"Code name: S-Hawk!"

"It is an ultimate biological weapon created by combining the bloodline factors of the Lunaria race with the prototype of 'World's Greatest Swordsman' Hawkeye Mihawk!"

"Based on preliminary tests, its combat strength is already very close to that of a Marine Admiral!"

"Well done!"

Saint Vocuri nodded.

"Anything else?" Nasujiro asked.

"Commander-in-Chief Steelbone has also completed his assembly!"

CP0's tone became increasingly agitated.

"His most elite 'air force,' which has never been shown to the public before, is fully ready for deployment!"

"Their combined combat strength is enough to pose a fatal threat to three naval admirals!"

"Very good." Massan nodded silently.

"What are the results of the global recruitment drive?"

"Reply to Master Masheng!"

"Remarkable results!"

"After rigorous selection, we have identified two monsters with absolute general-level strength!"

"One of them is codenamed 'Green Bull,' a Logia-type Devil Fruit user named Forest Forest Fruit, Aramaki!"

"The other one is a martial arts expert named Isaac. After evaluation, his combat strength is comparable to that of the existing generals."

One piece of good news after another swept away the gloom on the faces of the five elders.

Their backs straightened again.

The confidence and pride that belonged to the kings of the world returned to their hearts.

"very good!"

A cruel smile appeared on Garin's pale face.

"What about Blackbeard and the Golden Emperor?"

"We're in contact with them, and we believe we'll have a result soon!"

"Um."

The five elders nodded in satisfaction.

Seraphim, air force, new admiral-level combat power, plus those pirates we can use...

This time, the forces they have gathered far exceed those of the Marineford War!

That brat named Lynn, no matter how strong he is, is doomed to die!

This time, the advantage is on my side!

Just as the five elders—Stars—rekindled their hope and prepared to discuss the next steps in their extermination plan.

Blue blue blue...

Blue blue blue...

Within the realm of power, an emergency encrypted telephone line suddenly rang.

The five people exchanged glances, and each saw a hint of displeasure in the other's eyes.

Nasujiro answered the phone, his voice icy.

"explain."

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi came a similarly cold, emotionless voice, clearly belonging to a top-tier agent who had undergone rigorous training.

"Reporting to the Five Elders."

"Just now, I received crucial intelligence from an informant who was infiltrating the Beasts Pirates."

"Demon Child Lynn has confirmed the recruitment of three new top-tier combatants."

"Oh?" Nasujiro Sei's tone carried a hint of disdain. "Just a bunch of rabble."

"First place, former Shichibukai, 'Hawkeye' Dracule Mihawk."

"..."

A moment of stillness amidst the clash of powers.

A crack appeared on Nasujiro Seina's cold face.

Hawkeye? The world's greatest swordsman?

He actually... defected to Lynn?

"Continue." Garin Sei's voice turned somewhat gloomy.

"Second place, 'Devil's Heir,' Douglas Barrett."

boom!

This name, like a thunderclap, exploded in the minds of the five elders!

"Barrett?!" Saint Vochuli exclaimed in surprise. "That monster who escaped from Impel Down?! How is that possible! Wasn't he always a loner who didn't trust anyone?!"

They knew all too well how terrifying Barrett was.

That was a true monster, whose strength alone was enough to rival that of a Yonko pirate crew!

"According to intelligence, Barrett challenged Lynn, and after Lynn displayed overwhelming power, Barrett voluntarily conceded defeat and requested to join the 'Godslayer Guild' in exchange for Lynn's guidance."

The CP member on the other end of the phone explained.

"..."

The five elders collectively fell silent.

They felt that their worldview had been shaken like never before.

How could someone as arrogant and aloof as Barrett willingly admit defeat and even ask for guidance?

What exactly did Lynn do to him?!

But it's not over yet.

"The third one," the Den Den Mushi's voice continued.

"A blind swordsman named 'Life'."

"lifetime?"

The Five Elders were taken aback; they had never heard of this name before.

"Never heard of him." Nasujiro Sei's tone regained a hint of composure. "An unknown nobody, not worth worrying about."

Especially swordsmen.

Even if he's strong, can he be stronger than Hawkeye?

But soon.

The CP0 on the other end of the Den Den Mushi spoke in a purely declarative yet piercingly incisive tone, uttering a sentence that plunged the entire power structure into utter silence.

"The Five Elders."

"This person is one of the three general candidates we found through the 'Global Recruitment'."

"According to the original plan, he should have arrived at Naval Headquarters to report for duty in three days."

"But according to the latest intelligence, he did not go to Marine Headquarters, but went directly to Onigashima."

"..."

"..."

Dead silence.

Absolute silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The five supreme leaders of the world government stood frozen in place, like five sculptures instantly weathered by the elements.

The confidence, composure, coldness, and cruelty on their faces...

At that moment, everything vanished.

They painstakingly used the resources hidden by the World Government for eight hundred years and went to great lengths to find three monsters from all over the world.

The results of it?

One of them ran off to defect to the enemy?

They were practically begging to vote for it?!

Is there any justice in this world?!

Is there no law left?!

An indescribable, stifling, angry, and almost spitting-blood emotion surged to the top of the heads of the five elders.

They felt like an old farmer who had worked hard all year and was about to have a bumper harvest, but then the idle landlord next door just waved his hand and the best-growing cabbage in their field grew legs and ran over by itself!

Even though the Five Elders were very knowledgeable and experienced.

But it couldn't withstand the complete breach in its defenses and let out a roar.

"That damned Lynn the Demon Child!!"