The natural system started off strong, but the navy finally reached its peak!

The Beasts Pirates' unusual movements had already been detected by the Navy's tight surveillance network deployed in the New World.

Although the title of "Four Emperors" had not yet been officially announced to the world by the World Government at this time, figures such as Kaido, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin...

These powerful "Sea Emperors," who dominate a corner of the New World, have captains whose every major action affects the nerves of the Navy Headquarters and the World Government.

Especially when surveillance intelligence indicated that Kaido's target was the G-10 sphere of influence controlled by Admiral Gern.

This message was immediately marked as the highest priority and sent to Marineford at the fastest speed.

..........

Marineford, a small meeting room inside the Marshal's office.

Sengoku was discussing naval plans for the first half of the Grand Line with Tsuru and several core vice admirals.

Suddenly, the conference room door was flung open with a bang, and a communications soldier, pale-faced and panting, rushed in.

Before he could even salute, he shouted in an extremely urgent tone, "Sengoku... Sengoku Marshal! Something terrible has happened!"

The New World, General Gern...he's over there..."

Upon hearing the name "Gern," Sengoku's temples throbbed, and an ominous premonition instantly welled up in his heart.

He slammed his hand on the table, stood up abruptly, and his face was filled with suppressed anger. "It's Gern again?!"

Didn't I repeatedly tell him to behave himself for the two months leading up to the meeting?!

That's what he promised me?! What trouble has that bastard caused this time?!

The roar of the Warring States period silenced the entire conference room instantly, and the lieutenant generals looked at each other in bewilderment.

"No...no! Marshal!" The communications soldier trembled, startled by Sengoku's anger.

He quickly waved his hand, took a deep breath, and reported clearly with all his might: "It was not General Gern who provoked trouble!"

It's...it's the governor of the Beasts Pirates, 'Beasts' Kaido!

He suddenly appeared on Rurokaka Island in the New World and launched an attack on General Gern, who was on vacation there!

The two sides... the two sides have now officially engaged in combat!

"what?!"

This time, not only Sengoku, but also the usually composed Vice Admiral Tsuru and all the vice admirals present changed color and instantly stood up from their seats!

Was it not that Gern attacked someone else? Or was Gern attacked? Or did Kaido attack Gern on his own initiative?!

After understanding, the anger on Sengoku's face was instantly replaced by shock and solemnity.

One of his biggest fears is an uncontrollable conflict erupting between the top combatants of the new world.

It suddenly erupted in this way, at this time!

Moreover, one side is the "world's strongest creature" who is belligerent and suicidal, while the other side is "Tianzhen" who would never tolerate such an insult!

"Immediately connect to G-10's emergency line! I need details!!" Sengoku immediately issued the order.

"At the same time, all available surveillance units in the New World are ordered to pay close attention to the battle situation on Rurokaka Island!"

However, no vessel may approach within fifty nautical miles of the combat zone without permission!

"Yes, Marshal!" The communications soldier stood at attention, saluted, received the order, and immediately turned and quickly left the conference room.

The meeting room door closed again, but the somber atmosphere remained unchanged.

“Sengoku.” At this moment, Tsuru placed her hands on the table, her brows furrowed, and calmly analyzed, “The contact between Kaido and Guern has developed to this point, and it is no longer unavoidable.”

Sengoku took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and looked at his most trusted strategist: "He, what do you mean?"

Crane didn't use any fancy, perfunctory words; instead, she spoke calmly yet incisively.

“Gern’s current identity is not only that of a Navy Admiral, but also the actual controller of the New World G-10 base.”

His base of influence in the New World, besides relying on his "Cataclysmic" members, primarily stemmed from the absolute deterrent power derived from the name "Skyquake."

At this point, He paused, then continued, "If it were Gern who took the initiative to attack other forces..."

He could have easily continued playing as he pleased, or if he felt the situation was unfavorable or didn't want to escalate the conflict.

He can withdraw at any time; the initiative is in his hands.

But this time is different!! Kaido deliberately intruded into Gern's territory, launching an attack right on Gern's 'doorstep'!

Crane's voice deepened: "This is no longer a simple personal contest, but a battle for the dignity of the G-10 in establishing itself in the new world!"

If, in the face of such blatant provocation, Guern shows even the slightest sign of backing down, compromise, or even just a hint of 'quitting while the iron is hot,'...

Then the deterrent force he has painstakingly built will collapse instantly.

What will Whitebeard, Big Mom, and the other sea emperors think then?

How would Wang Zhi, who was entrenched on Beehive Island, and other great pirates view this?

They would think that 'Tianzhen' was nothing special, and that G-10 was a piece of fat meat that could be easily devoured!

At that time, Gern will find himself in a precarious situation in the New World, constantly under attack, and the G-10 base will become a mere shell of its former self!

After listening to Tsuru's thorough analysis, Sengoku remained silent for a few seconds, then vigorously rubbed his furrowed brows.

“Since that’s the case…” However, when he looked up again, the previous seriousness and worry on his face had completely vanished.

Instead, he exuded an almost unwavering confidence, even with a slight smile playing at the corners of his lips.

"He, immediately notify all warships standing by in the waters near Rurokaka Island to make full preparations."

He paused slightly, then said, "Prepare? Warring States period, you mean..."

Sengoku placed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light: "Have them prepare. As soon as the battle is over, they will immediately carry out the mission..."

He said, enunciating each word clearly, "Arrest 'Kaido of the Beasts'!"

“Sengoku, you…” Tsuru’s face showed surprise. Although she had analyzed that Gern couldn’t retreat, her assertion that she could capture Kaido was a bit too confident…

“Gern has no option to lose this battle, so he absolutely will not lose!”

Moreover, with that guy's current strength, heh heh..." Sengoku recalled his battle with Gern in the Holy Land and sneered.

"Kaido, we don't yet have the strength to defeat him without fighting desperately!!"

Moreover, that guy never truly risked his life when he 'committed suicide.'

Chapter 353 'The World's Strongest Creature', that's awesome!

Meanwhile, on Rurokaka Island.

At the point of impact, energy raged wildly, and Kaido could clearly feel the immense force emanating from the spiked club.

For a moment, it was in no way inferior to the full power of his "strongest creature"!

This caused a fleeting sense of bewilderment to cross his mind.

Taking advantage of a lull in the stalemate, Kaido couldn't help but growl, "Gern! You fucking human, aren't you?!"

"A pure-blooded human! Why... why is your pure power in no way inferior to mine?!"

He was genuinely curious.

After all, as a hybrid of different races, with innate talent and enhanced by the Mythical Zoan fruit, his physical strength is beyond the realm of reason.

Even Whitebeard, whom he acknowledged, possessed earth-shattering power in his youth.

But Kaido felt that, in terms of sheer primal arm strength, the person standing before him, Guern, seemed to have... a slight edge?!

Upon hearing this, Gern's lips curled into a slightly self-deprecating smile. The muscles in his arms bulged again as he resisted Kaido's immense strength, and he sneered, "Heh...who knows?"

Perhaps this is the only "gift" for someone like me who didn't have a 'system' to cheat with and could only rely on my own fists and kicks to get to where I am today!

Kaido naturally couldn't understand what "system" and "cheat code" meant in this answer that had a hint of a time traveler reference.

The moment Gern finished speaking, a red light flashed in his eyes, and all the power in his body was once again poured into his arms!

"Get out of here!!!"

"boom!!!"

The spherical shockwave energy field, which had been maintaining a delicate balance, was completely thrown off balance by Gern's sudden second burst!

The accumulated terrifying energy suddenly exploded!

With a short, violent explosion, the air at the center of the stalemate was completely blasted into a vacuum! The powerful recoil surged to both sides like a tsunami!

Both Gurn and Kaido were violently thrown back by the immense force, each sliding backward for dozens of meters before barely managing to regain their footing, leaving deep furrows beneath their feet.

The stalemate was forcibly broken by Gern's superior burst of speed!

However, the brief separation couldn't even last a moment before the two powerful lightning bolts collided fiercely once again!

This time, instead of using those fancy Devil Fruit abilities or large-scale attacks, they returned to the most primitive weapons and domineering close combat!

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

Black Blade Eight Desolations and Wolf Fang Mace Eight Precepts transformed into countless afterimages, clashing wildly at a speed that was difficult for the naked eye to perceive!

Each collision erupted with dazzling sparks and deafening explosions!

A pure clash of dominance, an ultimate battle of strength and skill!

The beach crumbled beneath their feet, only to be swept high into the air by the colliding air currents.

Kaido seized the slight moment of stiffness after Gunn blocked, and unleashed his dragon-man form's speed to its limit!

With a "whoosh," the figure vanished instantly, and the next moment it appeared to the side of Gern, the spiked club wrapped in black and red lightning lashing out at a tricky angle!

"Bang!!"

Although Gern managed to parry with the blade, the terrifying force still sent him flying like a baseball!

"Giggle!" Kaido pressed his advantage, lightning flashing beneath his feet as his massive body moved with an agility completely disproportionate to its size.

In an instant, he flashed above the path of Gern's backward flight, raising his spiked club high once more, ready to deliver a fatal blow!

However, at that moment, a fierce glint flashed in Gern's eyes!

"Hmph!" In the next moment, Gern forcefully twisted his body, using his astonishing core strength to maintain his balance.

His right leg tore through the air like a battle axe, accompanied by a high-frequency vibration of white light, delivering an incredibly sharp spinning kick that aimed precisely at Kaido's ferocious dragon face!

"Thud!!" A heavy, muffled sound!

Kaido was completely unprepared for the swift counterattack that Gorn could launch in mid-air. His face was deformed by the heavy blow, and his massive body was kicked backward!

Taking this opportunity, Gern pressed his left hand into the void, and the shockwave generated a recoil force, causing his body to leap out like a fish, while his Eight Desolations drew a cold arc in his hand!

"Swoosh!" The blade flashed, leaving a wound on Kaido's broad back, and blood spurted out instantly!

But it wasn't over yet! The moment Gern landed, without pausing, his legs instantly transformed into countless afterimages that tore through the eye!

"Black Shock - Thousand Mountains Collapse!!"

Each side kick contains the earth-shattering power to shake mountains and split the ground, causing the ball to explode the moment it is kicked!

Each step carried the impact of a falling meteorite and the destructive force of an 8-magnitude earthquake!

"Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!"

Like a heavy hammer striking a drum, a continuous barrage of devastating kicks slammed into Kaido's massive body, which was slightly sluggish due to his injury.

He was beaten until his muscles were dented, his massive body trembled violently, and he retreated repeatedly!

But, just as Gern kicked out his final kick...

Kaido let out a furious roar, enduring the excruciating pain, and a hand covered in hard dragon scales suddenly shot out with incredible speed, grabbing Gern's ankle, which had not yet retracted!

"!?"

"Got you!!!" Kaido's arm muscles bulged like mountains as he grabbed Gurn's ankle. "Get the hell over here!!"

The next moment, like swinging a hammer, he swung Gern through the air in a complete semi-circle!

Immediately afterwards, Kaido used his overwhelming strength to swing Gunn through the air countless times before slamming him hard into the dense, jagged reefs in the distance!

"boom!!"

"Cough... Pfft!"

Even with the power of the shockwave and the protection of top-tier Armament Haki, the impact caused by Kaido's brute force alone made Gurn's internal organs churn, and he felt a sweet taste in his throat before spitting out a mouthful of blood.