Kaido

Three days after the battle at God Valley, the Five Elders finally received confirmation of Xebec's death. Wasting no time, they sent urgent messages to newspapers across the sea, spreading the news that would consolidate the power of the World Government.

The headlines resonated loudly in every corner of the world:

{Marine Circle Calendar 1486! Rocks D. Xebec falls on the island of God Valley!}

{Shocking! The Rocks Pirates crumble! Members separate and form their own pirate groups.}

(To protect the Celestial Dragons and the world, Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp of the Marines defends God Valley Island from the Rocks Pirates' attack.)

{Latest World Government information! Monkey D. Garp to be awarded the title of Hero!}

The shocking news of Rocks D. Xebec's fall and the demise of the Rocks Pirates spread like wildfire across the world. In no time, the messages reached every corner of the sea, generating an unprecedented wave of reactions.

In an instant, the tranquility that reigned over the sea was disrupted by a tide of emotions. Disbelief, amazement, and terror were reflected on the faces of pirates and civilians alike.

No one could have imagined that the infamous Rocks Pirates, a group that had sown chaos and destruction for years, would collapse overnight. The death of Xebec, their fearsome and ruthless leader, marked the end of an era.

However, amid the commotion, a figure emerged as a beacon of hope: Monkey D. Garp. The Vice Admiral's appointment as a hero for his heroic defense of God Valley catapulted his prestige to unimaginable levels. The Marines and the World Government, in turn, greatly benefited from this triumph, consolidating their power and influence over the sea.

However, the reality was different. Hashirama seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth, leaving no trace. This absence generated disappointment and frustration in those who awaited his triumphant return.

In the darkness, the World Government, which had ruled the world for over 700 years, began to pull its strings. With a master plan, they undertook the task of erasing all information related to Hashirama from history. Records, evidence, and even memories became targets of their relentless elimination campaign.

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A year... three years... five years... Time passed mercilessly, and under the relentless destruction of the World Government, all information about Hashirama completely disappeared. A blank century was added to the world's history, forever hiding the legacy of the Ninja God of Wano.

The year 1500 of the Marine Circle Calendar arrived like a whirlwind. Gol D. Roger turned himself in to justice, entrusting his wife and son to Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp. Shiki stormed the Naval Headquarters, facing Sengoku and Garp in an epic battle that ended with his defeat and imprisonment in Impel Down. Roger was publicly executed in Loguetown, ushering in the Great Pirate Era.

At the execution site, Gecko Moria, Crocodile, Dracule Mihawk, Shanks, Buggy, Donquixote Doflamingo, Monkey D. Dragon, and others witnessed this historic moment, marked by Roger's sacrifice and the birth of a new era.

Meanwhile, in the sea where God Valley Island once stood, an imposing figure rose into the sky. Accompanied by an incomparably violent aura, Kaido observed the horizon with dull eyes.

Dark clouds swirled above him, creating a grim and ominous scene. A flash of lightning illuminated the scene, revealing the silhouette of a turquoise-blue oriental dragon with arcs of purple lightning coursing through its body.

"Captain Hashirama," Kaido murmured in a deep voice, "I have returned to this place."

Despite having conquered Wano and made a name for himself in the New World, a deep sadness clouded his face. Over the years, he had witnessed the World Government's actions to erase Hashirama's memory, but he lacked the power to stop them.

"But don't worry," he said with renewed determination, a spark of hope shining in his dragon eyes. "Roger did exactly what you said. And one day, I will become the Emperor of the Sea, inheriting your will and destroying the World Government completely."

Hashirama's will, though silenced by the World Government, could not be extinguished.

At that precise moment, Kaido felt something strange. The dragon-shaped beast showed an expression of bewilderment.

Without hesitation, he reverted from his dragon form and dove into the sea, generating giant waves dozens of meters high.

Half an hour later, Kaido emerged from the depths of the sea, holding in his hand a wooden statue that resembled Hashirama's portrait. A look of surprise crossed his face.

He had visited this maritime area many times, but only at that moment did he perceive the statue. It was truly strange.

"No matter, after returning to Onigashima, I'll see what to do," Kaido said with a smile.

However, just as he was about to leave, a voice resonated in his mind:

"Kaido, when you find this wooden statue, it means you already have the strength to fend for yourself at sea."

"You may wonder what this statue is or what this voice in your mind is. But look, I'll tell you a secret. In reality, I am not dead yet. As long as you collect 100 Devil Fruits and let this wooden statue absorb their energy, I will be able to awaken from this state of sleep and rule the sea once more."

Stunned by the words in his head, Kaido couldn't help but widen his eyes. Looking at the statue in his hand was like looking at a ghost, and he wanted to throw it away.

What was happening? Was the Captain not dead yet? And did he need a hundred Devil Fruits to awaken this wooden statue?

Despite his doubts, a spark of determination ignited in Kaido's eyes. If the voice spoke the truth, he had the opportunity to resurrect Hashirama and fulfill his dream of destroying the World Government.

However, Hashirama's resurrection was a dangerous and secret task. The World Government would consider him public enemy number one, and any attempt to revive him would have serious consequences.

With a firm and determined look, Kaido transformed into a dragon and disappeared into the clouds.

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