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

Ceding territory?

They demanded that the three maritime emperors cede territory without even asking.

This brat, does he even know what he's saying?

What does he think territory is? Like cabbages at the market? Something you can just take whenever you want?

That was the empire they conquered inch by inch with countless lives and blood! It was the foundation and basis of their dignity as "emperors"!

Everyone's faces instantly turned extremely ugly, and some were even angry!

If it weren't for their fear of Lynn's extremely terrifying strength... they probably would have already attacked.

"Mama mama mama mama!"

The silence was first broken by Charlotte Linlin's shrill, piercing laughter.

She rose from Zeus, her massive body casting a huge shadow, her greedy eyes fixed on Lynn.

"Kid! You've got guts!"

"But aren't you underestimating us, and the 'Four Emperors'?"

"Do you really think that just because you're stronger you can ignore us old guys?"

"Want my territory? Sure! Just marry my daughter!"

boom!

A massive, overwhelming aura of domineering power, a mixture of sweetness and savagery, erupted from her and swept across the entire area!

"Lynn, this joke is not funny at all."

The smile on Shanks' face vanished completely.

His expression was unusually solemn and serious.

He slowly stood up, placing his hand on the famous sword "Griffin" at his waist. His eyes, which always carried a hint of affability, now became as sharp as an eagle's.

"Each island represents my partners, my family."

"Give them to you? I can't do that."

Another equally domineering and unparalleled color, as deep as the ocean, also rose up, rivaling BIGMOM's aura!

"Ughhhhhh!"

Kaido's massive dragon head approached, its enormous dragon eyes blazing with a fanatical fighting spirit that seemed to thrive on chaos.

"Why waste time talking so much nonsense!"

"You won't give it to me?"

"Then keep beating them until they give in!!"

Kaido doesn't care about territory at all; he only cares about whether he can have a good fight!

A battle on the scale of the Four Emperors, capable of upending the world order, is about to erupt.

"Lynn the Demon Child...do you know what you're saying?"

"Do you really think that just because you helped us, you can make such unreasonable demands with impunity?"

"The dignity of the Four Emperors cannot be allowed... cough cough cough cough!!"

Edward Newgate, the man hailed as "the strongest man in the world," was about to speak to quell the situation when, before he could utter two words, a heart-wrenching, violent cough suddenly erupted from his throat.

His already tall and robust body trembled violently, his face turned pale instantly, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

Then I looked at the corner of his mouth.

There was even a trickle of blood!

Obviously.

The aftereffects of the previous Marineford War have not yet been eliminated.

"Dad!!"

"Dad! Are you alright?!"

Marco and Joz's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately rushed forward to support him, one on each side.

The white-bearded sons all had anxious and worried expressions on their faces.

They knew better than anyone how much their invincible father's illness had worsened after the Marineford War, and how much it had tormented him.

Shanks and Big Mom's momentum faltered slightly due to this sudden turn of events.

They gazed at the aging hero's retreating figure with complex emotions.

Just then.

Lynn's relaxed voice rang out again.

"Don't rush."

"I said it was a discussion."

He looked at the white beard, tormented by illness, and a smirk appeared on his lips.

"I won't take your territory for nothing."

"In exchange, I can do you a favor."

He paused, his gaze fixed on the white beard.

"Your wounds, your illness."

"I can cure it."

Everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates suddenly raised their heads and stared intently at Lynn with eyes that were a mixture of ecstasy and excitement!

Of course they remember!

During the Marineford War, Ace was pierced through the chest by Akainu and was on the verge of death. It was this kid who, with a magical ability that they could not understand, pulled Ace back from the brink of death!

If he says he can cure it... then he definitely can!

The white-bearded man stopped coughing and slowly raised his head. His cloudy eyes, which still held supreme authority, showed a hint of hesitation.

all of a sudden.

The white-bearded man fell silent.

Healing pain.

Even as a veteran top-tier Yonko, it would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted.

But he also remembered the promise he had made to the people in those territories... that he would protect them for generations to come as long as the Whitebeard Pirates existed!

Lynn didn't rush for Whitebeard's answer, but instead turned his gaze to Shanks on the other side.

"And you, redhead."

"Your arm that you risked for the 'new era'."

"Although it won't affect you much, and your strength remains formidable... you must still have some regrets, right?"

"If you're willing to cede a portion of your territory to me, I can help you rebuild it."

Shanks' body jolted violently.

Beckman, Yasopp, Raki Lu, and others behind him also had their pupils contract and their breaths catch for a moment.

Shanks subconsciously touched his empty left sleeve, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes that went unnoticed.

He paused for a moment, then asked in an unprecedentedly serious tone.

"I believe you can recover your arm."

"But what if there are special things on the arm... like tattoos with special abilities? Can they be restored at the same time?"

This question puzzled everyone.

Only his core crew members understood the true meaning of this question.

On that arm was an indelible mark, an abyssal mark that every member of the Knights of God was born with!

That's proof of his Celestial Dragon bloodline!

It is also a mark from Im that he can never get rid of!

That's why he chose to discard that arm, along with that brand, in the East China Sea in that way!

Redhead did have opportunities to heal his severed arm.

They had met many capable people on the high seas.

However, due to the existence of the Abyss Mark, Shanks has always been unwilling to restore it!

Lynn shook his head, his tone decisive.

"cannot."

"What grows out is a completely new arm, and there will be nothing on it."

Upon hearing this answer...

A look of relief appeared on Shanks's face, which was always adorned with a cheerful smile.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes showed determination.

"Mama mama!"

Upon seeing this, BIGMOM immediately started shouting loudly.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"Lynn! If you're willing to become my son-in-law, I'll give you not only territory, but half of the entire Totto Land!"

She gestured to the female ministers behind her.

"My daughters, you can choose whichever you like!"

Lynn merely glanced at the bizarrely-looking "oddballs" and shook his head without hesitation.

"Let's forget about the arranged marriage."

"However, I can also make you a promise."

His voice, though not loud, carried an undeniable weight.

"In the future, if the Big Mom Pirates encounter an insurmountable life-or-death crisis that could lead to their annihilation."

"I can help you this once."

BIGMOM's greedy eyes lit up instantly.

A promise.

A promise from this monster before me, capable of kicking the Five Elders and shattering divine punishment with his fist!

The value of this promise is, at times, even greater than the entire new world!

This deal... is a good one!

"good!"

"I agree!"

BIGMOM agreed without hesitation.

"Lynn..."

Whitebeard watched this scene and suddenly spoke.

"Since Lingling has agreed, I have nothing more to say!"

"I've agreed too!"

Shanks opened his eyes and smiled at Lynn.

"In that case, I have no reason to refuse."

The three sea emperors all agreed to the conditions proposed by Lynn, which could be described as a "miracle"!

An unprecedented deal, one that would make the world government and navy tremble, was reached so easily!

This left the three Yonko's officers who were watching, including Kaido, who had always dealt with them, in awe.

this kind of thing.

If it were anyone else...

No matter who it is, it's impossible to achieve such an effect!

Only Lynn.

He is the only person in the world who has achieved such a feat as bringing together the Four Emperors and even having them voluntarily cede territory!

Not only was it unprecedented.

It's unlikely that anyone will be able to replicate it in the future!

soon.

With the deliberation of the four emperors, the map of the new world was redrawn.

Whitebeard, Shanks, and Big Mom each carved out a large island from the edge of their own territories.

These islands are not particularly important in terms of resources or strategic importance.

Therefore, it did not harm their interests as maritime emperors much.

Kaido, with a grand gesture, directly allocated nearly a third of his territory to Lynn.

Four vast territories were connected together, forming a brand new and enormous domain that was in no way inferior to any of the Four Emperors!

Starting today.

The new world is no longer ruled by the Four Emperors.

Instead, there were five emperors standing side by side!

"Alright, deal done."

Lynn clapped his hands and walked up to the white-bearded man.

"Now is the time to fulfill our promise."

Under the incredibly excited gazes of everyone, especially the Whitebeard Pirates.

Lynn reached out her small hand and gently placed it on the white-bearded man's chest.

hum-

A soft, vibrant green light slowly emanated from his palm.

The light, like a warm stream, flowed down his hand and into the white-bearded man's body.

Whitebeard's massive body trembled violently.

He could feel it clearly.

The hidden injuries that had plagued him for decades, like maggots clinging to his bones, and the ailments that kept him awake at night, were rapidly melting away like ice and snow under the cleansing power of that warm, sacred force!

A long-lost feeling, full of explosive power, returned to his limbs and bones!

boom!!!!

A surge of overwhelming power erupted from the white-bearded man!

He slowly straightened his body, and his back, which had been hunched over due to illness, became as straight as a mountain once again!

His wrinkled face regained its healthy glow!

He took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, and the annoying coughing stopped!

"Guralalalalalalalalalala!!!"

A loud, powerful laugh, brimming with supreme dominance, exploded from his mouth, shaking the entire deserted island!

He grabbed the Supreme Grade Sword "Murakumogiri" standing to the side and swung it fiercely towards the sky!

Snap! Snap!

The sky, like a mirror, shattered with a deafening crash!

Huge, jagged cracks stretched towards the horizon!

The world's strongest man, Edward Newgate with the white beard.

At this moment, we return to the peak!

"Dad!!!"

Marco, Joz, Vista... all the captains, all the sons, looking at that familiar and towering figure, their eyes instantly reddened, and they let out a joyful, tearful cheer!

Their king has returned!

Followed by.

Lynn walked up to Shanks and reached out, placing his hand on Shanks' empty sleeve.

The green light reappeared.

Under the shocked gazes of everyone.

A brand new, muscular, and powerful arm grew from Shanks' shoulder at a speed visible to the naked eye!

Shanks stretched his brand-new left hand, clenched his fist, felt the power he had regained, and a genuine smile appeared on his face.

He drew his Griffin from his waist and casually waved it towards the sea in front of him.

Crash—!!!

An invisible yet extremely sharp slash instantly tore through the air!

A deep, bottomless chasm had been carved into the sea ahead, and the seawater surged to both sides, unable to heal for a long time!

"captain!!"

The Red-Haired Pirates' officers were also overjoyed.

"Wow! What an amazing ability!"

BIGMOM watched this scene with a strange light in his eyes.

She rubbed her hands together, then leaned closer, still unwilling to give up.

"Lynn, look, my youngest daughter, Anna, is only eight years old, about the same age as you. Why don't you reconsider?"

"..."

Lynn's lips twitched.

An agreement was reached, and the promises were kept.

"Alright! To celebrate the new balance of the new world!"

Shanks raised the bottle high, laughing as he made the suggestion.

"Let's have a party!!"

……

Several days later.

Oni Island, banquet hall.

Empress Hancock, Doflamingo, and Bartholomew Kuma were standing before Lynn, respectfully reporting their findings.

"The territories ceded by the Chairman, Whitebeard, Red Hair, and Big Mom have all been taken over without any resistance."

Doflamingo pushed up his sunglasses, his tone tinged with excitement.

He was stunned when he learned that the three emperors had all voluntarily ceded their territories.

This amazing achievement completely overturned his understanding!

This made him even more convinced.

My initial stance at the top... was correct!

"Jin the Flame" also came over.

"Young Master Lynn, the territory bestowed by Lord Kaido has been handed over."

"Now, your flag has been planted in all the territories of the 'Godslayer Guild'!"

The moment Jin finished speaking.

The system notification arrived in Lynn's mind as scheduled.

[Ding! The "Cuckoo in the Nest" mission is complete!]

[Task rewards are being drawn...]

[Congratulations, host! The skills "Eight Gates Formation" and "Susanoo" have been permanently reduced by 50% in terms of stamina/energy consumption!]