Sabaody Archipelago.
The endpoint of the first half of the Grand Line—and the starting point of the New World.
Pirates who arrive here from the Four Seas are all elites among elites.
Among them, those with bounties exceeding 100 million Berries are known as the "Supernovas."
For example, three years ago—"Fire Fist" Portgas D. Ace.
And one year ago—"White Horse" Cavendish.
Usually, only a handful of such figures emerge each year.
But this year was extraordinary—eleven Supernovas with bounties over 100 million appeared all at once.
And by coincidence, they all arrived at Sabaody at the same time.
At this moment, in Area 13 of the Sabaody Archipelago—
Inside Shakky's Rip-off Bar, Shakky—who shares an unclear relationship with "Dark King" Silvers Rayleigh—was explaining the current situation to the Straw Hat crew.
"So, among this year's Supernovas, little Monkey, your bounty ranks second."
Shakky said, holding a cigarette between her fingers as she spoke to Luffy.
"Th-This is bad!"
At that moment, Hatchan and the starfish Pappag burst into the bar, shouting anxiously:
"Camie's been captured by human traffickers!"
"What!?"
The entire Straw Hat crew shot up from their seats.
…
…
Area 1 of the Sabaody Archipelago.
A massive warship—crafted from redwood and resembling the treasure ships of Zheng He from Xia Te's previous life—descended from the sky.
Without the slightest courtesy, it crushed the ships docked at the harbor below into scrap.
"W-What the hell!? How did that ship fall from the sky!?"
"Damn it! Our ship—our ship's been destroyed!"
"You bastards! What pirate crew are you!? State your name!"
The pirates at the dock erupted in rage, drawing blades and raising guns as they shouted.
"God's Judgment!"
BOOOOM—!!!
A massive lightning pillar over twenty meters in diameter descended from the sky, engulfing the loudest group of pirates.
The violent energy shook the entire Area 1.
When the lightning faded—
not even bones remained.
Only a charred crater with a radius of twenty meters testified to the terrifying power of the attack.
"A Logia!?"
Passing by with the Heart Pirates on their way to the auction house, Trafalgar Law's expression changed drastically.
"Yahahahaha!"
Enel stepped to the edge of the ship, resting his golden staff on his shoulder as he laughed arrogantly.
"Foolish Blue Sea dwellers—this is the price of disrespecting a god!"
Under Xia Te's invitation, Enel had ultimately stayed aboard.
However, he set one condition: if he could defeat all three of them, he would be free to leave.
Whether he even had that chance aside—
just Shiryu alone was enough to keep him occupied.
After all, Shiryu had his eyes on the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
Xia Te had also given Shiryu a clear order:
If Enel tried to escape, he could kill him without hesitation.
"A god? Heh…"
At that moment, Xia Te's voice drifted over from behind.
Enel coughed lightly, his arrogant grin immediately fading.
During the past few days flying from Water 7 to Sabaody, he had already sparred with Xia Te and Weevil.
Shiryu alone could fight him evenly.
Weevil, on the other hand, was a natural monster—once described by Kizaru as having strength comparable to Whitebeard in his youth.
As for Xia Te—
he had fully adapted to the Golden Lion's abilities, further enhanced by Weevil's talent and Enel's innate advanced Observation Haki.
Whenever he made a move, he could easily beat Enel into submission.
So while Enel's arrogant personality hadn't changed—
in front of Xia Te, he no longer dared to call himself a "god."
"Perfect timing. Today, you'll get to see what a 'god' of the Blue Sea looks like."
Xia Te smiled.
"A Blue Sea 'god'? Interesting!"
Enel's eyes lit up with excitement.
Snap!
Xia Te snapped his fingers.
The warship behind them rose back into the clouds.
The pirates at the docks of Area 1 were left completely dumbfounded.
Lightning. Telekinesis.
What kind of monstrous pirate crew was this!?
Were they among the eleven Supernovas!?
"A group of monsters just showed up…"
Law muttered to his crew.
"I can tell, Captain…"
Bepo, the Heart Pirates' mascot and navigator, trembled.
"I'm scared… please protect me, Captain!"
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…
Inside the crowded auction house—
The Kid Pirates had already arrived, standing quietly in an inconspicuous corner.
BANG!
Suddenly, the doors were kicked open.
Xia Te, Weevil, Shiryu, and Enel—
four figures exuding pure menace—
strode in without the slightest regard for being pirates.
"Hm? There's no throne prepared for a god!?"
Seeing all the seats occupied, Enel immediately started acting up again.
Shiryu exhaled a puff of smoke, glanced at a nearby group of well-dressed nobles, and coldly uttered a single word:
"Get lost."