Buzz
Every beauty eventually fades away with time.
The cover story of One Piece continues with the emotionless oceanic journey of Germa 66, Vol. 5: 'Pudding's Authority' as she punches Niji and Yonji just as promised.
Momonosuke informs Yamato that he conversed with Zunesha, but remains unclear about the sin Zunesha committed 800 years ago. Zunesha, near the World Government fleet, stands firm ready for battle.
Zunesha: Momonosuke...!!! I await your command...!! I'm here... to fight alongside you!!
Yamato is filled with joy.
Yamato: Incredible!! Momonosuke!! You managed to converse with the elephant!! Just as Oden hoped!! You are the one who will bring dawn to this world!!
However, Momonosuke doesn't seem very pleased about this turn of events.
Momonosuke: After reading my father's journal... I understand that no matter what, I cannot die. The most important page in the journal was torn away by my father!!
On the final island, what did Roger and the others see that made them burst into laughter? I do not understand their true intentions!! My father could not predict the future!! If he were alive and here today... would he still want to open the country's borders? I am truly foolish!! I see that by doing so, it would bring chaos and poverty, so I do not want to open 'Wano Country' anymore!!! Am I truly cowardly? Yamato!!!
After hearing this, Yamato becomes quite worried for Momonosuke.
Scene shifts to the third floor of the castle. Fukurokuju is completely unconscious, lying sprawled on the ground and being engulfed in flames. Raizo rushes down, rolling back and forth on the floor to extinguish the fire.
Winner of the battle in the hallway: Raizo.
As Jinbe rushes over, he sees Raizo injured on the floor.
Jinbe: Oh my!! Samurai sir!!! Why aren't you quickly running away from here?
Raizo: You are Luffy's comrade...!!
Cough... Cough... I!!! The 'preparation' campaign is almost finished.
Scene shifts to the second floor of the 'Treasure Repository'. Fukurokuju is still nowhere to be seen, so Orochi is extremely furious. He's contemplating whether to leave Fukurokuju behind and run away from Onigashima alone. He's also wondering about the fire yokai Kazenbo. Komurasaki is still playing the instrument.
Orochi: Oh dear Komurasaki!! Why do you keep playing the instrument like that? Stop it immediately for me!!! And why do you keep wearing that flashy mask? Are you really Komurasaki? Or are you just a 'ghost'?
Suddenly, the ceiling collapses and Orochi gets trapped in the rubble. Orochi struggles but cannot escape. Orochi begs for Komurasaki's help.
Komurasaki: Oh dear... Looks like you don't recognize me at all...
Orochi: Huh? Why are you just standing there blankly, Komurasaki? Help me out!!
Komurasaki: I've injected 'Sea-Prism Stone' into your body, so you can't transform into a monster...
Orochi: Huh? What are you saying...!! Didn't you say you love me?
Komurasaki: Love you? That's quite amusing... What kind of emotion do you expect to find in my heart?
Orochi: What's that...?
Komurasaki: This song is titled 'Princess of the Moon'.
Komurasaki, or rather Hiyori, recalls her childhood when her adoptive father Oden enjoyed listening to her play this song. She promised to practice harder to play it better for him. Then Hiyori (still wearing the mask) reveals her true identity to Orochi.
Hiyori: This is the song that 'Kouzuki Oden' loved. The song that my adoptive father adored.
Orochi: ...? Adoptive father?
Hiyori: How could I force a smile?
Scene shifts down to the basement level, Izou and the thin tall CP0 member both wielding dual-bladed swords. The CP0 member is shot by Izou while Izou is hit by the CP0 member's 'Gun Only' technique.
Izou: You must survive, Kiku!!!
Izou and the thin tall CP0 member both collapse unconscious on the floor. The remaining boss CP0 member is sitting nearby, seemingly also injured, just not as severely as his comrades.
Boss CP0 member: Izou you miserable fool!! Maha!!
The boss CP0 member rushes over to check on the situation of his colleague, the thin tall one named Maha.
Boss CP0 member: Why on earth would those remnants of Whitebeard's crew go help those troublesome kids...?
Maha: Hurry up and go capture Nico Robin...
Suddenly, the seashell transmitter of the boss CP0 member rings out.
Voice on the other end: Listen carefully. We've received a new 'directive' from the 'Five Elder Stars.'
Boss CP0 member: 'Five Elder Stars'...?
Voice on the other end: 'Straw Hat Luffy' must be eliminated immediately!!
The boss CP0 member is utterly astonished.
Boss CP0 member: What on earth are you talking about? 'Straw Hat' is currently engaged in battle with Kaido!! Do you want me to interfere in Kaido's fight? It's impossible.
Voice on the other end: I know it's impossible. But facing the reality that this is a battle at the 'highest level' of this world, its consequences could be extremely dangerous. You have to understand... this order is issued to prevent any possible contingencies.
While the CP0 members are conversing, X Drake regains consciousness and stands up. Of course, Izou is still unconscious.
X Drake: Cough... Cough... There's no way I'll die empty-handed...!!!
Voice on the other end: I only heard about it through rumors...
Boss CP0 member: What in the world are they dealing with now?
In the basement level, Usopp and Hamlet (carrying Kin'emon & Kiku) escape from the castle before it collapses. Nekomamushi, Carrot, and Wanda rush into the vault as the outer stone areas begin to crumble. Franky timely catches Zoro as he almost falls off Onigashima and lays him down safely on the ground.
Nami and Zeus are on their way to the 'Beast Pirates Bathhouse' in the Forehead Hall.
Zeus: They've defeated her already!!!
Nami: So Torao has defeated Big Mom...!! How much longer until the fire engulfs the entire castle...? I hope Usopp is okay!!
Zeus: Mama...!!!
Nami: Zeus! Between me and Big Mom, who matters more to you?
Zeus: Nami!! Nami!!
They both rush to the bathhouse and encounter Tama and Speed there with Marco. Marco is treating the wounds of the dog Komachiyo and the monkey Hihimaru.
Tama: Hihimaru!! Komachiyo!! I hope you're both okay!!
Marco: You don't need to worry, everything's fine now. Just be careful not to get hit by falling debris!
Speed: Master, quickly take cover behind me!!
Marco: Everyone, don't be complacent. We're still on the most dangerous island in the world!!
Switching scenes to Law and Kid's group. The Kid and Heart Pirates are celebrating their captain's victory when debris falls from the ceiling. Both Kid and Law collapse exhausted after their battle with Big Mom.
Kid: Cough... Cough... Should I... prepare... to face Kaido next...?
Law: Cough... Cough... No need... It's unnecessary. If the one who steps down last here... is Kaido... then we stand no chance...
Switching scenes to the rooftop, Luffy and Kaido continue their duel. After exchanging blows with Conqueror's Haki, both take a short break.
Kaido: Have you realized yet? Those brats have done it...!!! Linlin!! They've defeated her!!!
Luffy: Ah! Cough... Cough... The guy with the straw hat and the others have done it...!! They're really something.
A brief flashback of Kaido's first encounter with Big Mom. Since this scene is depicted from Kaido's perspective, his appearance at this time is not clearly shown. As for Big Mom, she looks young and beautiful.
Big Mom: Where's your big mouth, kid? Oh? The cat got your tongue? Mamamahahaha!! How old are you? 15? So young!!! Is this your first time joining Rocks? Don't trust Rocks, he's not trustworthy!! I am Linlin!! I am the woman who will become the queen of this ocean!!! Nice to meet you, kid!!
Back to the present, Kaido is in the 'Tipsy Grief' state of the Eight Trigrams Dragons Brew.
Kaido: As for that matter... I've known about it for a long time, Granny...!! Right after I swore to seize the 'One Piece,' I already knew how this would happen!!!
While Kaido is crying, Luffy transforms and unleashes an attack (with Conqueror's Haki) straight at Kaido's face.
Luffy: Gear 4: Snakeman!! 'Gomu Gomu no… Hydra'!
Kaido: Huh!!!
To describe Luffy's new move, it's Luffy using a barrage of 'Jet Culverin' attacks infused with Conqueror's Haki, aiming straight at Kaido.
Luffy: I don't care about your ambitions at all!! Especially when you've subjected the people of this country to starvation!!
Huff... Huff... This is my last 'Gear 4'!!! I'll pummel you until you're exhausted!!!
Kaido: ...!!! Where did you get so many fists like this...!!!
Luffy: I'll definitely kick your butt out of 'Wano Country'!!!
End of this chapter. Next week, the story continues.
Source: One Piece Enthusiasts Association
