The Fifth, Part 1: Long Live the Queen

Zootopia, Mobius

Zootopia was nothing like it originally was. The capital of Mobius, once a beautiful tourist attraction that possessed ways of accommodating all creatures, was now literally an enormous zoo where its once-civilized animals had devolved into unintelligent life forms. Banners of the Kremling Krew were strung up everywhere, and the idea of sanitation was abandoned, forcing the primal slaves to live like the animals they are.

But these animals weren't the only ones stripped of their dignity. One of Sector U.A.'s aspiring heroines, Ochaco Uraraka, was stripped of her gear and fit with a dark-green top and skirt, her back stamped with a Kremling tattoo and shackles linking her bare feet. All day every day, she used her gravitybending to lift stones, statues, and building materials, aiding the Kremlings in their reconstruction of the city. Her classmate, Koji Koda, was fit with the same gear, using his Anivoice Quirk to help manage the enslaved animals.

Izuku Midoriya, meanwhile, was a great source of entertainment! The young hero was stretched like an "X", chains binding his hands and feet, and his muscular chest was riddled with blood and bruises. The Kremlings were chanting a countdown, starting at 20, as Lord Fredrik was repeatedly and mercilessly pounding Deku to a pulp. Ever since being captured 14 days ago, he had become a living punching bag. The rules were simple: Deku had to endure multiple 20-second increments from whichever Kremlings paid 10 doubloons for a try. The game was open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Deku could easily end the game by crying, "PLEASE STOP!" The Kremling who could force this submission will win all the loot bartered in this Kontest, but if Deku gave up, they would kill one of his other friends. So, naturally, he said absolutely nothing, only opening his mouth to let blood out. Every day after it was over, Kami Heartly would treat all his wounds.

"Time's up, Kommander Fredrik, good attempt." The Klump said.

"Consarn it!" Rattlesnake Jake cursed; Tsuyu Asui was tied up in his tail. "What's it take to break this boy, Ah wanna eat some Froppy!"

"P-P-Please stop hurting Deku." Tsu stuttered. "Please, I'll work for the Krew. I'm an animal and everything, I'll fit in great, just stop torturing Deku! Ribbit."

"Some animals are meant to be eaten, sweetie. And you look mighty juicy." Jake licked Tsu's cheek, the girl sobbing.

"My turn!" Baron K. Rool stepped up, drawing a blunderbuss. "I remember when Kruckers used to torture his prisoners like this." he sniffled. With the cock one foot away from Deku's chest, he began shooting cannonball after cannonball. If not for his Quirk, Deku would no doubt be dead by now. For the sake of his friends, Deku would endure and survive.

"Take a break, you lot!" Manky Kong ordered. "It's about to begin."

Noah Heart was mounted on a gazelle as she rode to the center of the arena. (Said gazelle used to be Zootopia's top singer.) "Welcome, man and lady animals, to another exciting Kontest! Today's match features our favorite regent, King K. Rool, versus a special guest dragged here against his will!"

"BOOOOOO!" The Kremlings were terribly displeased by their king's challenger: a broad-shouldered, muscular hero with red hair, with a mask and boots shaped by his own firebending. He wore large white shoulder pads and gauntlets with a navy-turquoise body suit, which had gaps in which his firebending seemed to course through. Strong and powerful though he looked, the fact that he was approaching His Excellency as if they were on equal footing was an insult!

One of Superbia's Top National Heroes

ENDEAVOR

"Ha ha ha ha ha!" Kroctus laughed as he approached the hero from the other side of the arena. "I see you've graciously accepted my invitation! After escaping that prison, you could've easily found a way back to your homeworld… but it seems you prefer to get things over with."

"I couldn't live with myself if I let a man as sick as you torture these children any longer. A villain like you deserves no mercy. I'm burning you to death, right now!"

"Then I'll strike a deal! If you defeat me, I will return Eri and all your precious children. You'll also be allowed to leave the planet safely. But if you lose, you will rejoin them in captivity."

"As if I could believe a lie like that!"

"I may be a pirate, but I'm a man of my word. This only makes the battle more exciting!"

"Still taking bets, people, place your bets." said Mr. Big, the mouse mafia boss. "How long will the match last, one minute, two minutes, I got 30 seconds! We all know what the outcome's gonna be, but how long until we get there?"

"HUORH!" Kroctus threw the first punch, but Endeavor dodged with a rocket blast! Kroctus raced after him, the hero using his fiery legs to dash around and throw a punch at his head, to which Kroctus countered with his own Haki fist! Endeavor's burning fist sprouted up below Kroctus's snout, then he stomped the king's left foot. Kroctus withstood the mild pain and gnashed at Endeavor, the hero evading and throwing a kick at the head. Kroctus punched, but Endeavor grabbed his fist, but the king grabbed with the other hand and slammed him to the ground.

With every punch the king lay, the Kremlings cheered, "YAAAAAY!" With every blow dealt to the king, they cried, "BOOOOOO!"

Endeavor punched K. Rool's toes to get free, recovering as both their hardened fists united in a stalemate. "So, some Superbians ARE knowledgeable in Haki!" Kroctus observed.

"Some heroes can't get by with Quirks alone. I have All-Might to thank for teaching me this."

"The former Top Hero, you mean. I would've loved to face him, too… if only he were still in shape. Arrrrrhhhh!" Kroctus rapidly scraped his feet on the ground in attempt to push Endeavor off the ring. The hero put full power in his legs to do the same, but while his rocket-powered legs were superior, strength was another story. Both muscleheads were stationed in place, before Endeavor blasted away and caused Kroctus to stumble forward. Endeavor ran to the opposite side and began channeling all his strength into his right fist. He whirled the fist like a fan, running when Kroctus tried to pursue, and also to build up his speed. When Endeavor was finished, he charged K. Rool with the strongest attack he could muster: "Prominence BURN!"

Kroctus met the punch with his left fist. "BUUUOOOHHH!" The explosion of fire possessed the brightness of a small sun. The heat was too intense for the bystanders to stay nearby, fleeing from the ring. Deku and the U.A. students looked to the great light with hope, wondering if there was even a chance this could finish the king. By the time the light died down, Kroctus had nearly fallen off the ring, and his head was spinning. The hero rushed up and stomped the king's foot again, afterwards shoving him nearly inches away from the ring. Endeavor ran in for the kill, his fist rocketing toward the reptile's head, but K. Rool's body became solid gold. The hero's arm ruptured, and K. Rool socked him in the gut! Endeavor spat out blood, and one final blow to the head knocked the hero out cold.

K. Rool's Gold Haki deactivated, the king catching breath as his scales were partly charred. His subjects roared with applause over his victory. As Kroctus basked in the glory, he planted his foot on Endeavors. "You were a cut above those puny pests, but your DNA is inferior to mine!"

"And our big, burly king is the WINNEEEER!" Noah cheered. "One minute thirty seconds! SWEET! I'm getting all I can eat!"

"KREMLING KREW! KREMLING KREW! KREMLING KREW!"

"Nnn…Endeavor…" Deku spoke hoarsely. To think even their Top Hero couldn't match him. K. Rool was too cruel. And yet, even as he lay in defeat, he maintained a proud smile. "…Don't worry. I won't let you or anyone else die here."

"My turn!" Kudgel whacked Deku with his club like a baseball.

Hideout Helm

After returning to the base, Kroctus approached a sealed door and knocked forcefully. "You missed a great Kontest, Kami! I actually had to go Full Gold to keep from falling off."

"CAN'T A GIRL TAKE A BATH IN PEACE?!"

"Why can't you ever get excited for me?!"

"Because I'm tired of being treated like one of your damn animals! Now, wait until I have some damn clothes on!"

"I go through all the trouble of making clothing optional on this wretched planet and you won't even give your animalistic side some freedom?! Augh, human women are such pains…" He stomped off.

Kami, with her ear planted to the door, listened carefully. "He's gone now."

"Thank goodness." The Invisible Hero, Toru Hagakure, was enjoying a relaxing bubbly bath. "Heartly-san, I can't tell you enough how grateful I am. I was so dirty that I could see gunk under my nails."

"Yeah, you certainly needed it the first night."

"Still… I feel kind of bad. My friends are doing their absolute best to survive and I can't help them. I really want to, but if I get captured, I won't be able to contact the others."

"Technically, I could still contact them for you, since I have the email."

"True. Sigh…maybe I should. I should try to find where everyone is imprisoned. Even if I can't save them, I can still determine a good route for when help comes."

"I'll try to help you with that, but it'll be difficult without making myself look suspicious."

"I know. Thank you, Heartly-san."

"HAAAAAAARRRRR!" The base suddenly rumbled violently.

"W-What the heck was that?!"

"That was K. Rool." Kami replied nervously. "Did something upset him?"

In the hallway, K. Rool had just been given the newspaper by a Rito crow. In response to the paper's content, he left a crater in the wall. "Just what is that little brat planning?!"

"I have no idea, My Lord!" the crow replied. "It could be that SPOILER is intending to send a message of some sort to us."

"So, they're that eager to pick a fight with us, eh?! Then so be it!"

Planet Hyrule

In almost a stark contrast, the world of Hyrule was entering a time of prosperity. Lizalfos helped the Zoras in catching fish, Hinoxes were working with Gorons in the mines, and the Lynels galloped across the fields with children cheering happily on their backs. A statue of Queen Mandy was set up in each town, some big and some small. It had become a weekly ritual for the citizens to gather around the statue and say, "Thank you, Queen Mandy, for all your hard work!" It was then they would present their "metaphorical" Gratitude Crystals, which would flow to the queen's heart via the statues. Why, it was no different than offering tributes to Goddess Hylia!

An expedition was taking place within the depths of Tanagar Canyon, the mainland's deepest gorge. Cindy Cortix was the leader, and her band consisted of undead animals and young Twili. "Gee, Princess Cindy, are you sure we're gonna find the traitors down here?" asked a green-haired boy.

"I dought you said dey were dead!" whined a short, 6-year-old girl with round yellow hair.

"No, they're undead!" Cindy stated. "Like those animals. And Commander Rash said they fled down here, so quit whining and hunt for any clues."

"Aye-aye, Captain!" As they trekked ever further into the canyon, they began to sing, "We're hunting for the traitors, the traitors, the traitors, we're hunting for the traitors, wherever they may be. We're gonna kill the traitors, the traitors, the-"

"No, you fools, if they're undead, we have to double-kill them!"

The kids shrugged and continued, "We're gonna double-kill the traitors, the traitors…"

Trailing behind them was Cindy's Aunt Catherine, riding her brother Nergal, who had turned into a horse. "Hm hm hm! I'm so glad Cindy's enjoying her new friends!"

"We don't have to watch over her, you know." Nergal said. "In fact, we should be conducting our own search."

"I just love seeing my little niece large and in charge! But I guess you're right. Still, I can only use my abilities against grown adult men, or to a lesser extent against teenage boys. And I don't normally feel comfortable with the latter…"

"You'll have to make do. I have a feeling we'll be seeing lots of visitors soon."

Unfortunately, active KND operatives were shown no mercy. Within the dungeons of Hyrule Castle, captured operatives were forced to work in the mines. "Who made the rule that men had to do all the heavy-lifting while the girls did the sewing?!" asked Vicky the Baby-Shredder, her tongue not yet rescinded to her mouth. "I mean, the heavy-lifting part I'm okay with, but instead of sewing, I PREFER CUTTING! YAHAHAHAHAHA!" She turned her fingers into scissors and sliced up Tomoyo Daidouji's ragged dress.

"Ohhh…" The Sector TD operative struggled to hide herself as she cranked the lift. Her once beautiful silver hair had long been shaven as well, leaving herself completely chrome.

Jinta Hanakari of Sector JP was carrying boulder after boulder on his back, loading them onto lifts. "It's 30 to 29, Killua!" exclaimed Gon Freecss, racing past Jinta with a much larger boulder.

"Baka, mine have been bigger!" Killua Zoldyck raced him. "The score should be based on weight, not quantity!"

Both boys hauled their load onto a lift, standing straight and stretching. "Man, this training is awesome!" Gon beamed. "Not as good as Bisky's, but it keeps me on my toes." He started to do squats and kicks.

Killua watched him for a moment, but flushed and looked away. "You're the only person I know that would enjoy forced labor. I can't believe I let you talk me into this."

"Whatever, I can do this all day!" The boys ran to get the next load.

Jinta watched them curiously. "At least those guys are having fun… Y'know, they have the right idea! I'm very lucky to receive all this intense labor while the girls don't! I'm going to show them how strong I am! Yo, Syaoran, wanna have a contest?"

"I'm already far ahead of you!" shouted the Chinese boy, racing to load the next boulder. "My teammates are in here with me, so I can't fall behind them! And I thank Queen Mandy for this opportunity!"

"Hai! Thank you, Queen Mandy!"

"Ugh, what pathetic little sheep." Mitch complained, the Sector Hinobi leader tattered and stripped of his armor as he hauled a cart full of ore. He shirked in humility when he looked to the Wizzrobe that had been recording him on camera. "Man, when my fans see me like this, I'll never get another subscriber again. …Or maybe people will have sympathy and I'll get even more subscribers! Yes! Thank you for this opportunity, Queen Mandy! Whatever you do, don't stop recording!"

It was true that Sector TD was known for their lovely outfits, credits to Tomoyo, which is exactly why they were stripped of that luxury, to further fill them with despair. Vicky would take photos of the group and have them mailed to their hometowns, to be either pitied or ridiculed. She was currently doing so with Li Meiling and Naoko, who were digging for gems in a tunnel. Naoko, being the weaker one, was having a hard time holding her shovel and standing, while Meiling had much more stamina.

"If I'm grateful for anything," Meiling said, "this labor only makes me stronger."

"Yeah… me, too." Naoko said, keeping a smile as she willed herself to endure. "Arigato, Mandy-sama."

"Arigato." Meiling agreed.

Their gracious words transformed into Gratitude Crystals, which flowed up through the soil, through the castle floors, and into the heart of Queen Mandy. She felt at ease, almost tempted to smile, as she was enjoying a refreshing meal. "If I'd have known Hyrule had a cook this good, I would've conquered the planet already."

"I'm so grateful for this amazingly rare opportunity, Queen Mandy!" Koko proclaimed with watering eyes. "Won't you try some, too, Princess Sivam?"

"I'm already eating, dummy." The Anti-Fairy Princess was stomping the food on her end of the table. "My people eat with their feets! Duuuuuhh!"

"How revolting." Mandy started, shutting her eyes from the sight.

"Oi, Lord Mandy! Intergalactic News just sent us a big headline." Creeper rushed in, the newspaper flapping in the air. "It's, eh… it's pretty big news."

"Let me guess, the Sky God Pirates took over Mushroom World." Mandy replied rhetorically as she took the paper. "As if Bowser would let them… w-what?!" Suddenly, the bliss of her meal became irrelevant.

Sweetopia; Le Tea Lagoon

Le Tea Lagoon was a marsh completely filled with steaming tea. People would often row large leaf boats (specially designed to not dissolve) on romantic dates, whilst the sentient sweets would sing to them. A charming tune was playing as Terry Stork was slowly rowing a boat, gazing into the hypnotic pink eyes of MaKayla King. On any other day, Terry would be delighted to be out here with the girl he crushed on… but he was less than so. And it didn't help that a sunglasses-wearing leprechaun was holding guns at them on his own boat.

Dere… the chick is

Sittin' on her skinny ass

Think yo' a sexy boy

And you think y'all wanna be her toy…

Lucky was singing the song from The Little Mermaid, though his lyrics were more than altered. Chumba-Wumbas rode smaller boats, surrounding them and humming music.

And yo' a stupid hick

If ya don't be a dick

And wanna… kiss de hoe

Terry was strongly resisting the urge to sock his stupid gold teeth. But Kayla took his hands and brought him in for a sweet kiss. The Chumba-Wumbas and sentient sweets chorused:

Chitty-chitty-chitty bang bang bang!

Ya better do that thang! Ya better…

Kiss de hoe

Lucky jumped between Terry and Kayla, shaking his rear.

Chitty-chitty-chitty bang bang bang!

C'mon, bare them fangs, or you will…

"Miss de hoe." Lucky crossed his arms with a gun cocked in each of their mouths.

Lucky returned to his boat, and Kayla engaged her lover in another kiss. "Terry, your saliva… it's so juicy~"

Terry pushed her away. "For God's sake, MaKayla, do you even realize what you're saying?!"

"I do! And I want more!" Kayla forced him into another kiss, trying to suck the saliva off his tongue. Terry was half-tempted to vomit.

"Suck it like a chocolate dawwwwg." Lucky resumed singing as he sprayed whipped cream on a chocolate hotdog. "She like a hungry frog, and don't mind bein' dirrrty…" He took out a doughnut and shoved both down his throat. "Ya better fill up wit' dough, ain't other way though, but to… kiss de hoe."

A Chumba-Wumba began to shave Terry's head from behind. "Chitty-chitty-chitty bang bang bang! Ya better fill her up, ya better… kiss de hoe." The hair was placed into a pie and slipped into Terry's hands. Lucky was twisting a gun into Terry's ear, so with greatest remorse, he served the pie to Kayla. "Chitty-chitty-chitty bang bang bang! Fill her up with hair, and then… kiss her dere."

There were several piers connected to the shore of the lagoon with umbrella tables. Hisoka Morow observed the couple through binoculars, but could only make out their silhouettes through the steam. "Oh, Terry. Sweet, fiery young Terry. Why must your heart belong to her? Oh, how envious I am of that girl."

"You're disgusting, Hisoka." Lala Stork stated, seated across from him. "We may be distant relatives, but he's still your cousin."

"And yet, you were still willing to trick them here, knowing Grandma would never let them leave. Who is really the disgusting one, Lala?" Hisoka asked with a wicked smile.

"Hmph! Don't even try to compare me to you!"

"Let's not deny our heritage, sweetheart." Hisoka resumed studying the couple. "Oh my… is she trying to chew off his hair? That's so… wild." The elastic Carnie began to sweat. "Oh, why can't I have that? Why must my lust go forever unfulfilled?" Lala firmly stood up and marched off to find the furthest table.

Whole Cake Chateau

"Your Majesty! The paper has arrived!" Minister Goomnut shouted as he scampered into the throne room, a newspaper bobbing on his head.

"Look, Goomnut!" With a beaming, bubbly face, Queen Sherry showed him an image on her giant iPhone. "Lucky sent me a picture of Terry and his new betrothed. Aren't they adorable? It's like a fairytale come to life! Ma ma maaaa!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, but you really must see this."

"Hold on, I have to send this picture to Akko."

"YOU STILL HAVE THAT BRAT'S PHONE NUMBER?!" Goomnut exploded with frustration.

"Did you know that Akko has a classmate named Lin-Lin? That's such a coincidence! Maybe it was the stars signifying that we would meet!"

"YOUR MAJESTY! THE PAPER!"

"Oh, what could possibly be more important than my upcoming party?" Sherry rolled her eyes in aggravation as she telekinetically picked up the paper and held it close to her squinted eyes. "Nnnrr? …Wait! Is this true?!"

"That absolutely proves it! We can't trust those witches!"

"NO! After all the time I spent texting her, I refuse to believe Akko would betray me! I will have my magic show, no matter what!!"

Free Kingdom

The floating islands that composed the Free Kingdom had flown to Planet Aquaria. The speakers rang with gibberish that could only be recognized as Inkling language. Three figures were shown on Inkopolis News: Pearl, a white and pink Inkling with a crown; Marina, a brown-skinned Octoling with plum-brown and teal tentacles and a large zipper on her top, as well as Harry Gilligan, wearing sunglasses and his dreads soaked to make him look like an Inkling.

"Y'all know what time it is?" Pearl began.

"It's Off the Hook, coming at you LIVE from Inkopolis Square!" Marina followed. "Here again with our new resident rapstar, Harry Gilligan!"

"So, Harry, how you likin' the Free Kingdom so far?"

"So far, I say it's pretty slick, y'know?" Harry said, trying to talk like an Inkling. "Gotten a lot more chill after Skaios took more charge and I think it's lookin' better. My buds are havin' a fresh time, found a lot of stuff to keep 'em busy, and this place's been pretty accommodating."

"I can't say the same for your Squidtalk!" Marina joked.

"Still better than yours, Marina." Pearl remarked, causing the Octoling to flush. "So, Harry, how about treating us to one of your all-time greats?"

"I was startin' to think you'd never ask!"

The wind brushed Kirie Beatles' hair as she soared the sky on a purple Loftwing from Artemyra. She flew over the Halberd II, where Aurora Uno was locked in a sword fight with Meta Knight, having borrowed his false Galaxia Sword to use against his Aixalag Sword. Meta Knight's superior blade was able to whack Aurora's out of her hand, to which he said, "Grab it!"

Aurora reclaimed the sword and clashed with the silver blade once more. She imbued fire in it to increase its strength, striking with all the force she could muster. "We've been at this for a week! Are you sure I have the Galaxia Sword?"

"I am certain! When your father first wielded the sword, its Star Power became part of his chi. I feel that Star Power in you, unlike your brother. If Chris inherited the Combustion Eye, and Cheren the Master Sword, there is no doubt the right to wield Galaxia is inside you. And I will duel Galaxia! Now, fight me!" The knight continued with unyielding slashes, Aurora moving quickly to defend herself.

Chris Uno and Masaru Daimon were brawling in the Orchid Stadium, which was displaying a desert setting to enhance their Fire Chi. Orange flames met with sapphire flames as they fought with all their passion. Chris scowled at him in frustration as he rapidly brushed the blue flames aside, but a smirking Masaru evasively ran around the flames, shooting Chris from all angles. "You're such a slowpoke, Chrissie! A Demon Prince that can't even shoot blue flames!"

Alas, Chris was far less passionate than him at the moment. His mind was too stressed out after his conversation with Maddy, along with everything else taking place. All he knew was he needed more training, and Masaru was the first Sapphire Firebender he was lucky enough to meet. "You're lucky we're on the same side, punk, or I'd melt you in one blast!"

"Melt this, loser!" Masaru about-faced, bent down, held a finger by his rear, and blew a blue flame from his engine.

Kirie looked away in repulse, deciding to resume flight. Observing her other friends, Haruka was working in the Monokuma Hospital in Towa City, Vanellope was excitedly racing opponents across islands, and Artie was engaged in more Turf Wars with his new Inkling friends. Though it seemed like they were enjoying their selves, Kirie was sad that Mason and Sheila weren't here to enjoy the fun.

But this sadness did not compare to the torment and despair the Warriors 4 Evermore were undergoing. For trying to rebel against Captain Skaios, they were forced to overcome the virtual death courses. Nagisa Shingetsu hooked their bodies up to his computer's cyberspace, placing them in levels that his friends created from Mario Maker. The Avalarans would spend days inside single levels, falling in spike pits, lava, hitting invisible coin blocks, and when it would seem like they finally reached the Goal, a trap would suck them in and spit them out at the first checkpoint.

"Everybody, the newspapers are out!" called Kotoko Utsugi, waving one around. "You gotta look at it!"

The world-shaking news had spread even to this untethered nation, and had captured the eyes of every citizen, but none more than Sector V. "I knew Sheila was gonna whip out some kind of crazy plan, but this…this is too much." Harry Gilligan stated.

"Is this what Maddy was talking about?!" Chris exclaimed.

"And, of all people… she went along with it?!" Aurora questioned.

There were three notable people on the headline's image. On the left, there was their former teammate, Sheila Frantic, grinning at the camera and shining a Light Fist. On the right, there was Maddy Murphy, showing the worlds the burning passion of her Haki Fury. But in the center, who drew the most attention from the camera, was Nebula D. Winkiebottom: she wore a black pirate's hat with a white feather and 'KND' written, and a black vest with a white blouse. (Oh, and Vweeb was waving on her hat.)

CORUSCANT CAPITAL IN CHAOS

Galactic Council has just been raided by the Kids Next Door, under the command of High Supreme Leader Nebula, with the aid of her Galactic Kid Council and a mass assembly of all their KNDs! The city is in panic, politicians are crying to their mommies! When interviewed by one of our reporters who lost the draw, Nebula had this to say:

"The Kids Next Door has officially become an intergalactic pirate crew! The council and I have agreed that, as we do not work for any one government and act on our own terms, we are therefore pirates. And like the pirates we are, we sail the cosmos in search of many rare treasures and more kids to add to our crew! You should also take note that any towns where a KND sector is stationed is therefore our pirate territory."

It also seems that the pirate community has seen logic in Nebula's words and have begun to acknowledge the KND as one, massive pirate crew. To that end, our friends at the media and underground communities alike have arrived at an important decision: as the KND are now considered pirates, with over 40 planets' worth of an estimated 1.5 million operatives under Nebula's command, the Supreme Captain has among the largest known empires in the universe. And so, Nebula D. Winkiebottom has been declared a Fifth Pirate Emperor, or "Goko" if you're Japanese. That's right, folks! For the first time in the history of pirates, there are now FIVE official Emperors living at one time! What could this mean for our humble cosmos?! All I know is it's BIG NEEEEEWS!

Underworld

A glass aquarium was steadily rising out of the Sanzu River. The crane carefully lowered it onto a carriage. The only soul within the aquarium was bound in the heaviest chains. His being was as slimy green as the deepest depths.

"So, that's who the Fifth Emperor is." said Magellan, the driver of the carriage. "But how did you know this?"

"I am linked to all the souls of the ocean-ah." Davy Jones replied. "I know what's happening at all times. Now that the KND have crossed to the world of pirates… I can at long last have my revenge-ah!"

"You have already lost this war, Jones! With your death, you can only act as the mediator. You will be claiming no souls!"

"So you claim… but my contract is firm even after death-ah. And finally, the Kids Next Door can be bound by it."