Sailing: I was falsely accused of watching Nami bathe, but I'm blind.

On the other hand, they also keenly realized that the huge power vacuum created by the fall of the two Emperors would inevitably trigger a new round of more brutal and intense reshuffling of power.

In response to this unprecedented change, and to demonstrate to the world the world government's "determination" and "ability" to maintain firm control over the situation, they swiftly issued the latest bounty orders and a new division of power.

When the latest issue of the World Economic News published the new list of the "Four Emperors" with a more eye-catching, exaggerated, and sensational headline on the front page, the whole world was once again in an uproar!

The new "Four Emperors"!

They are--

"Red-Haired" Shanks! This enigmatic man, with his unfathomable strength and unparalleled influence in the New World, continues to hold his position as one of the Four Emperors without any doubt!

"Blackbeard" Marshall D. Teach! This ambitious and scheming man, who rose to prominence during the Marineford War and successfully stole Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit power, has been constantly expanding his influence and hunting down Devil Fruit users over the past two years. He has now become a terrifying force in the New World that cannot be ignored! His replacement of Whitebeard as the new Yonko is a popular choice (or rather, a terrifying inevitability).

The other two new "Four Emperors" completely exceeded everyone's expectations! In fact, they were... utterly absurd!

One of them was... Bucky the Joker?!

That red-nosed clown who was once an apprentice crew member of the Roger Pirates, later became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea (though it was by accident that the Navy promoted him), and is now the president of "Buggy's Delivery Service," that guy who always likes to boast and exaggerate, whose own strength is mediocre, yet he has a group of powerful and loyal subordinates (such as Mr. 3 from the former Baroque Works, and those legendary prisoners who escaped from Impel Down), and whose luck is off the charts?!

He... he's become one of the new "Four Emperors"?!

When Kai saw the name, a look of absurdity, mixed with amusement, involuntarily appeared on his face, which was always as cold as if covered by millennia of ice.

He knew that Buggy's rise to become a new Yonko was largely due to the World Government and the Navy's deliberate exaggeration of his influence in propaganda (for example, referring to him and Shanks as the "twin pillars" of the Roger Pirates, and considering his powerful prisoners as his "loyal subordinates," etc.). They attempted to use him to fill the huge power vacuum left by the fall of the two Yonko, and to mislead the world into believing that the situation in the New World was still under the control of the World Government.

This is simply... an utter farce!

But Kai had to admit that Bucky, despite not being particularly strong, possessed a unique and incomprehensible "luck" and "ability to sway people's emotions."

Perhaps, in this new era, he really can make a name for himself with these "special" talents... a "career" that is both laughable and absurd?

And the last one, the new "Four Emperors" who made Kai feel...deeply saddened...and filled with murderous intent...

It was—

"Straw Hat" Monkey D. Luffy!!!

That brother Ace, whom he personally "killed" (although Ace ultimately died protecting Luffy, Kai believed Luffy's recklessness and incompetence were the direct cause of Ace's death)! That person he considered the greatest threat and obstacle on his path to the future! That person who always managed to create impossible "miracles"! That damned rubber boy who just defeated Kaido of the Beasts in Wano Country and awakened the power of "Sun God Nikka"!!!

He...in the end...still came to this!

He became a new... Emperor of the Sea, on par with Shanks and Blackbeard Teach!

Kai stared at the newspaper at Luffy's large wanted poster—a picture of him grinning broadly, revealing two rows of white teeth, his face beaming with a confident, radiant smile (the bounty had skyrocketed to a staggering figure, on par with Kaido and Big Mom!). His deep, empty eyes instantly filled with a palpable, chilling killing intent! And a sense of...unsettling frustration and...anger that even he himself found somewhat unfamiliar!

He once thought that he had this greatest threat firmly under his control.

He once thought that as long as he kept getting stronger and climbing higher, one day he would be able to easily crush this troublemaker like an ant.

but now……

This guy actually... ascended the throne of "Emperor" before him?!

Although, this title of "Emperor" is also full of ambiguity and controversy.

But Kai knew that this meant that Straw Hat Luffy's influence had reached an unprecedented and terrifying level, enough to rival the true overlords of the seas!

He is no longer the supernova who can be manipulated by the Navy at will!

He has become a truly... big shot, someone the whole world takes notice of and fears!

This cruel reality, like countless cold steel needles, pierced Kai's proud and powerful heart!

He slowly, inch by inch, squeezed the newspaper in his hand tightly! Squeezed it tighter and tighter! Until the paper with Luffy's smiling face printed on it turned into a twisted, shapeless piece of waste paper in his hand!

"Straw hat... Luffy..."

Kai spat out the name he hated so much, word by word, through gritted teeth.

His voice was cold and hoarse, filled with undisguised killing intent and... a barely perceptible... tremor.

He knew that the feud between him and Straw Hat Luffy was no longer just a matter of opposing stances.

It's more like a...fated, irreconcilable...mortal enemy!!!

He must... at all costs... pull this guy off the throne of "Emperor"!

Then... utterly... destroy him!!!

In Kai's eyes burned a raging, insane flame, like the fires of hell!

The birth of the new Four Emperors signifies a new world order, one that will undergo an even more intense and brutal reshuffling.

And he, Kai, must find his place and seize his opportunity in this reshuffling.

He felt that he was getting further and further away from that highest position, the one that could overlook all living beings?

Do not!

no way!!!

He will never allow anyone to stand in his way!

Even the so-called "Sea Emperor"!

A cold, ferocious smile, full of madness and determination, curled at the corners of Kai's mouth.

An even bigger storm is coming.

He was ready to face any challenge.

Before the smoke of the Wano Country war had completely cleared, the new list of the Four Emperors spread like wildfire to every corner of the world, causing an unprecedented uproar and widespread discussion.

Red-haired Shanks remains an awe-inspiring legend.

Blackbeard Teach, with his unfathomable ambition and ever-expanding dark power, solidified his position as a new era's tyrant.

Straw Hat Luffy, the man who always creates miracles and awakens the power of "Sun God Nika," has undeniably (at least in the eyes of most pirates and ordinary people) ascended to the throne of "Emperor of the Sea" with his earth-shattering feat of defeating Kaido of the Beasts and his terrifying bounty of 3 billion Berries.

But the most surprising, the most ridiculous, and the most... baffling of all is undoubtedly the newly crowned "Clown King"—Bucky!

What exactly does this guy possess that allows him to be ranked alongside true monsters like Shanks, Blackbeard, and Straw Hat Luffy, becoming one of the new Four Emperors?!

Was it solely based on his "glorious resume" as an apprentice crew member on the ship of "Pirate King" Roger? Or on his "brilliant performance" in the Marineford War (although it was mostly due to accidental mishaps and unfortunate mishaps)? Or perhaps on his incomprehensible "leadership charisma" and "luck" that spread like a plague?

After the initial shock and absurdity, Kai began to calmly analyze the deeper reasons why Buggy was able to become one of the new Four Emperors.

He knew that the World Government and the Navy Headquarters deliberately exaggerated Bucky's influence in their propaganda, attempting to use him to fill a power vacuum and mislead the world, which was certainly an important factor.

But relying solely on external praise and hype will never allow a real "clown" to ascend the throne of "emperor".

Behind Buggy, there must be some unknown secrets that allow him to possess "strength" or "power" commensurate with the Four Emperors!

Soon, through more in-depth investigation and analysis by the naval intelligence department, as well as Kai's own keen perception and judgment, this secret finally... came to light.

It turns out that the reason "Clown" Buggy was able to rise to become one of the new Four Emperors was largely because he... actually managed to integrate two extremely powerful former Shichibukai—"Hawkeye" Dracule Mihawk and "Crocodile" Crocodile!!!

Furthermore, the three of them joined forces to establish a brand new organization called "CrossGuild," with the primary goal of "hunting down the navy"!

For Kai, the impact of this news was no less than learning that Kaido and Big Mom had formed an alliance!

Hawkeye Mihawk! The man hailed as the "World's Greatest Swordsman"! His strength is unfathomable, and there are even rumors that he possesses terrifying power comparable to the Four Emperors!

Crocodile! The "Sand Crocodile" who once wreaked havoc in Alabasta! Although he was once defeated by Straw Hat Luffy and imprisoned in Impel Down, the underwater prison.

However, during the Marineford War, he successfully escaped from prison, and in the two years that followed (893 years), he seemed to have undergone some kind of transformation, with his strength greatly increased! His Sand-Sand Fruit ability to manipulate sand, along with his cunning and treacherous mind and ruthless style, make him an extremely dangerous and troublesome opponent! 60

These two, once lone wolves or top-tier powerhouses with their own factions, actually chose to cooperate with Bucky, a "Joker" in their eyes who probably wasn't even worthy of carrying their shoes?! And they were even willing to submit to Bucky?!

This...this is absolutely ridiculous!

Kai simply couldn't understand what kind of spell Bucky had cast on Hawkeye and Crocodile, those two proud and powerful men, to make such a... baffling decision.

Chapter 150 Ascends to the rank of Fleet Admiral! Granted the status of a Celestial Dragon!!!

Could it be that Bucky truly possesses some kind of... aura of dominance that even he himself is unaware of, an aura capable of subduing even the strongest warriors?

Or is there a deeper, unknown exchange of interests and conspiracy hidden within this?

But regardless, one undeniable fact is—

The emergence of the "Cross Guild," along with their insane actions of "hunting the navy" and placing "bounties" on naval officers, has had an extremely significant and detrimental impact on the navy's prestige and its operations in the New World!

Previously, only the navy offered bounties on pirates.

And now, a pirate organization is actually offering bounties to the Navy?!

This is a blatant slap in the face to the Navy and the World Government! It's a naked provocation against the existing world order!

This news was like a bombshell dropped within the Navy, triggering unprecedented panic and anger!

Many naval soldiers and officers on missions in the New World became increasingly fearful and paranoid.

They not only have to be constantly on guard against attacks from pirates, but also worry about whether they will become the "prey" of bounty hunters or pirates who risk everything for the reward!

The Navy's situation in the New World has become even more difficult and dangerous due to the emergence of the "Cross Guild"!

Kai realized that the enemies of the future would not be just the traditional Four Emperors of the Sea!

And then there's this emerging organization—the "Cross Guild"—composed of Bucky, Hawkeye, and Crocodile, three seemingly unrelated individuals. It's full of unknowns and variables, and could completely overturn the existing balance of power!

This world is becoming more and more...chaotic.

And he, Kai, must find a path in this escalating chaos that will allow him to become stronger and go further.

With the fall of the old Four Emperors era (Kaido and Big Mom) and the rise of the new Four Emperors era (Red-Haired Shanks, Blackbeard, Luffy, and Buggy), the complete abolition of the Seven Warlords of the Sea system, the Revolutionary Army's open declaration of war against the Celestial Dragons, and the emergence of the "Cross Guild," a new organization whose goal is to "hunt down the Marines"...

The entire world has entered an unprecedented era, filled with turmoil, chaos, and change... a great era!