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30 more to beat him, and 10 more to enter the ranks, so throw those powerstones
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In the Marine Headquarters office,
Kizaru leaned on the sofa, watching the video with a hint of a helpless smile.
He pushed his sunglasses up and softly said, "Oh my, oh my, it seems I've truly met my match this time."
Meanwhile, in the Sea, countless pirates gathered in front of large screens in bars, cheering excitedly as they watched the video.
They cheered for Katakuri's victory, as if witnessing the birth of a new legend.
"Katakuri-sama is too strong!"
"Now the whole world will tremble!"
"One billion Berry, who dares to challenge him?"
Katakuri's bounty challenge, like a spark, ignited the passion of the entire Sea.
Whether pirates or Marines, civilians or powerhouses, all were deeply captivated by this virtual canyon showdown.
...
Inside the Castle in Whole Cake Island,
Sunlight streamed through the colorful candy glass windows, casting vibrant patterns on the floor.
Katakuri leaned languidly on a chocolate armchair, his fingers elegantly sliding across his phone screen.
The afternoon sun bathed his chiseled face, casting dappled shadows that made him look like a perfect sculpture.
"Brother is so amazing!" Brûlée propped her chin on her hands, her eyes filled with adoration as she looked at Katakuri's 136-win streak, stars twinkling in her eyes. "He won again!"
Katakuri's scarf swayed slightly, and a subtle curve formed at the corner of his mouth.
The golden word "Victory" on the screen reflected in his pupils, appearing exceptionally bright.
Perospero licked his candy cane, curiously leaning over: "Hey, Katakuri, how did you do it?"
He pointed at the replay footage where Kizaru was repeatedly defeated. "You predicted the exact location of that flashy bastard every time he appeared."
Katakuri put down his phone, picked up his tea, and took a sip.
The aroma of the tea filled his mouth. He slowly spoke, "Observation Haki." He paused, then continued, "I can foresee what will happen in the next few seconds."
"Crack!" Perospero's candy cane dropped to the ground, shattering into several pieces.
He widened his eyes, his tongue forgotten, and said in shock, "Wh-what?! Observation Haki can be used like that?!"
Katakuri didn't answer, simply picked up his phone again, and started a new game.
His fingers danced on the screen, every operation incredibly precise.
Perospero watched in amazement; this was simply an unfair advantage!
In front of Observation Haki that could foresee the future, all tactical positioning was a joke!
"Th-this isn't just cheating?!" Perospero finally found his voice, with a hint of disbelief in his tone. "There's no way you can lose like this!"
Katakuri's gaze remained on the screen, his voice terrifyingly calm: "The one billion Berry bounty... I never intended to give it away." His tone held undeniable firmness.
Brûlée covered her mouth and giggled, her eyes curving into crescent moons: "Brother is so cool!"
Just then, Katakuri's phone suddenly displayed a notification, and the screen lit up slightly.
He narrowed his deep eyes slightly, and the corner of his mouth beneath his scarf curved into a fighting grin: "It seems... someone isn't convinced."
Perospero quickly picked up the candy cane from the ground and excitedly licked it: "It's about to begin! Now there's a good show to watch!"
On Katakuri's phone screen, a challenge message was prominently displayed:
["Admiral Kizaru" invites you to a 1v1 duel]
He smiled slightly, tapped his finger, and accepted the challenge.
...
The next day,
The sun had just risen, and the entire Sea was still immersed in tranquility, but a storm was quietly brewing.
Just as the gaming craze swept across the Sea, a completely different video, like a lightning bolt tearing through the sky, irresistibly topped the TikTok trending list!
[Four Emperors Whitebeard issues final ultimatum to Marine Headquarters!]
This video was like a depth charge, instantly exploding across the entire TikTok platform.
Countless people flooded the comment section, leaving messages, and the entire network was shaken.
In the footage,
Whitebeard's towering figure stood on the deck of the Moby Dick, like a majestic mountain, his eyes showing undeniable authority.
Murakumogiri was deeply embedded in the deck, the carvings on its handle glinting coldly in the sunlight.
His low voice rumbled like distant thunder, every word seemingly carrying immense weight: "Sengoku... release Ace."
The camera slowly pulled back, revealing a breathtakingly spectacular scene.
Forty-three pirate ships lined up behind Whitebeard, each crowded with fierce pirates.
Marco's blue flames burned at the bow of his ship, as if to ignite the entire Sea; Jozu's diamond body reflected brilliant light, like a moving fortress.
"Otherwise..." Whitebeard pulled Murakumogiri out with one hand, its tip pointing directly at the camera, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes, "I don't mind leveling Marine Headquarters!"
As he swung his blade, a hundred-meter-high wave suddenly surged from the sea, as if the entire Sea was responding to the wrath of the "World's Strongest Man."
The giant waves rolled, and mist filled the air, making the entire scene extraordinarily shocking.
The video ended with a close-up of Whitebeard's majestic face, his eyes showing resolute determination, as if he was ready to face any challenge.
The viewership soared at a rate of millions per second, and the entire network was overwhelmed by the video's impact.
...
Marine Headquarters, Fleet Admiral's office.
"Bang!"
With a loud crash, Sengoku punched the table in front of him, shattering it into pieces.
His face was terribly grim, his goatee trembling with rage: "That old man... dares to openly threaten the Marines!"
The Admirals in the office were silent, the atmosphere so tense it was almost suffocating.
Akainu's fist ignited with magma, a hint of killing intent in his eyes: "It's a perfect chance to wipe them all out!"
Aokiji, unusually, didn't argue back, as if deep in thought.
Within the office, only Sengoku's roars and Akainu's burning magma mixed together, making the entire room feel exceptionally oppressive.
A storm had inevitably arrived.
Sengoku took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner fury, then opened the Marines' official account.
His fingers heavily tapped on the screen, each word seemingly carrying immense weight, showing undeniable resolve:
[The Marines will never compromise with pirates! Fire Fist Ace will be publicly executed!]