One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

When Kaido's fleet appeared on the sea surface of the first island, the remnants of Big Mom's forces stationed on the island panicked when they saw the flag.

"The Beasts Pirates? Kaido is here?!"

It didn't take long for Kaido to capture the first island. He encountered no significant resistance.

Those captains who once relied on Big Mom's remaining influence either surrendered or fled overnight.

But Kaido's target is not just these scattered soldiers.

His real target is the part that Shanks occupies—Big Mom's former core territory, now flying the Red-Haired Pirates' flag.

Shanks was drinking when he received news of Kaido's deployment.

Beckman pushed open the door, walked in, and placed the intelligence report on the table, his words concise and to the point.

"Kaido has brought out his entire main force."

The direction is towards Big Mom's former territory, where the three calamities are simultaneously emerging.

Shanks put down his glass, picked up the intelligence report, glanced at it, and remained silent for a few seconds:

"Kaido is backed by Roy."

"Definitely. Kaido wouldn't have so blatantly seized territory without Roy's approval."

Beckman leaned against the wall and lit a cigarette.

"What are you planning to do?"

Shanks stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the sea:

"Notify everyone to prepare for evacuation."

"withdraw?"

"withdraw."

Shanks turned around, his gaze calm.

"Kaido has Roy behind him."

We might be able to hold our own against Kaido alone, but what about Kaido plus Beehive Island?

With two Yonko-level forces pressing in together, the Red-Haired Pirates couldn't withstand it.

Beckman exhaled a puff of smoke, offering no rebuttal. He knew Shanks was right.

The Red-Haired Pirates' retreat was very deliberate—it didn't seem like an escape, but more like a planned transfer.

Supplies, equipment, and personnel were all loaded onto the ship and set sail in an orderly manner.

But Kaido won't let them leave so easily.

He considered Shanks a rare and formidable opponent, and the Beasts Pirates had been secretly developing their strength ever since the battle with Dark Lord.

Given Kaido's personality, now that they've run into each other, of course they'll have to fight.

The Beasts Pirates' fleet intercepted the Red-Haired Pirates as they were retreating on the third island.

Kaido jumped off the bow of the ship and landed on the open ground in the center of the island. The Eighth Prince slammed his foot into the ground, making a dull thud.

"Shanks! Come out and fight!"

Shanks stepped off the Red Fosse, Griffin hanging from his waist.

He walked up to Kaido, and the two faced each other from about fifty meters apart.

"Kaido, are you sure you want to fight?" Shanks asked.

Kaido grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth.

"Stop talking nonsense and get started."

The two moved at the same time.

When Griffin and the Eight Precepts collided, the entire island trembled.

The shockwave spread in all directions, uprooting the surrounding trees and sending rocks flying in fragments.

Kaido's Eight Precepts, imbued with the power of flames and thunder, continued to crash down.

Shanks' Griffin weaved through the gaps in the attacks like a dragon, each counterattack precisely targeting Kaido's vital points.

The battle between the two top experts lasted for about half an hour.

The open space in the center of the island has been turned into a huge crater, and the surrounding terrain has been completely changed.

After the final collision, both men took a few steps back.

"That's enough."

Shanks put away Griffin.

"Kaido, I surrender. These territories are yours."

Kaido paused for a moment, then burst into laughter: "So straightforward?"

"What else can we do if we don't act decisively?"

Shanks turned and walked towards the Red Fox, then stopped after a couple of steps and turned his head to the side.

"Tell Roy, Elbaf is my bottom line. Don't cross it."

Kaido licked his lips, offering no direct response.

The Red-Haired Pirates continued their retreat towards Elbaf.

Over the next few days, they abandoned several outposts on the islands, gathered all supplies onto the main fleet, and rapidly advanced into the deepest part of the New World.

Elbaf is the homeland of the giants.

The territory of the world's strongest fighting nation.

Shanks' friendship with the giants dates back many years, when he was just a kid apprenticing on Roger's ship.

The elders of the giant race greeted the Red-Haired Pirates at the port. A giant, thirty or forty meters tall with a long beard, looked down at Shanks:

"Redhead, how long are you planning to stay here?"

"It might take a long time."

Shanks looked up at the giant elder and grinned.

"Until the outside matters are dealt with."

Or—until the outside world no longer needs us to go out.

The giant elder was silent for a moment, then burst into laughter:

"Then stay here! The giants have plenty of wine!"

As the Red-Haired Pirates' ship entered the port of Elbaf, the giant warriors stood on the dock and raised their glasses.

Shanks stood at the bow of the ship, looking at the distant mountain ranges and the huge complex of buildings, when Beckman walked up to him.

"Elbaf is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and all the giants are top-notch fighters."

Even if Kaido and Roy join forces, they'll have to weigh the losses.

Shanks shook his head.

"Roy won't fight Elbaf."

His goal has been achieved—to unify the new world and establish Beehive Island as the dominant power.

Given Elbaf's attitude towards the World Government, whether or not it occupies the territory is irrelevant.

Are you sure?

"I'm sure. Roy never does anything that doesn't make him a profit."

On the last island where the remnants of Big Mom were located, Katakuri stood at the highest point of the castle, looking out at the sea.

The ship bearing the Beasts Pirates' insignia drew closer, and Kaido's towering figure on its bow was particularly striking in the setting sun.

"Big brother..." Owen stood behind him, his voice trembling, "They're here."

Katakuri remained silent for a long time, gripping his trident tightly. "Have everyone assemble in the plaza. Do not resist."

"Big brother?!"

"Resistance will only lead to more deaths."

Katakuri jumped off the city wall, creating a dent the moment he landed.

He walked towards the square with steady steps.

When Kaido landed on the island, he found a group of people who had already laid down their weapons.

Katakuri stood at the front, still holding his trident but not in a fighting stance.

"Kaido."

Katakuri's voice was calm.

"I'm not fighting anymore. You can take them in or kill them as you please, but my brothers and sisters have to live."

Kaido sized up Katakuri, scanning him up and down twice before laughing:

"You're quite the man."

Much better than your mother.

Okay, I won't kill you.

From now on, your younger siblings will be under the protection of the Beasts Pirates, but you must submit to me.

Katakuri took a deep breath.

"Governor Kaido!"

Katakuri's single word "Governor" was enough to express the Big Mom Pirates' attitude.

When the news reached Beehive Island, Roy was sitting in his office reviewing documents.

Tesoro pushed open the door and placed the intelligence on the table.

"Kaido has taken over all of Big Mom's territory."

Shanks retreated to Elbaf.

Katakuri submitted to Kaido.

Roy didn't even look up: "Yeah. Kaido's pretty efficient."

Tezzolo leaned against the doorframe, looking at Roy:

"Are you really so comfortable letting Kaido grow so powerful? Even though we're allies."

But he now has the remnants of Big Mom's forces and combat power on par with Katakuri.

With his own Three Disasters and Zoan-type army added to his strength, his power has increased considerably.

"Let him get arrogant."

Roy put down his pen and leaned back in his chair.

"Kaido's goal is the same as ours."

Besides, don't forget that Yamato Kai is on our ship!