Chapter 318 : Sun God Nika!!

[After Luffy's death, Kaido transformed into his dragon form and soared into the banquet hall!]

[As Kaido's immense form loomed before everyone, disbelief spread across the crowd. Many had trouble accepting that Luffy was truly gone...]

[But with Kaido's appearance, denial was no longer an option!]

[Kaido's presence confirmed the grim reality.]

[In the wake of Big Mom's defeat, Kaido's rage was palpable.]

[Even with Luffy's death, his anger was unabated.]

[He was now intent on unleashing his fury on anyone who stood against him.]

[The sight of Kaido's overwhelming power left everyone in shock.]

[With Luffy's demise, no one stood a chance against Kaido.]

[Kidd and Law, who had previously taken down Big Mom, were now too drained to fight back.]

[Zoro, Sanji, and Marco, the main combatants against the Four Emperors, had also been worn down by prolonged battle and were now powerless against Kaido.]

[As despair settled over the crowd and the future seemed bleak, an unexpected sound filled the air.]

[Boom, boom, boom!!!]

[The rhythmic drumming echoed with a deep, resonant tone, carrying a curious, almost festive quality.]

[The sound was not confined to any single direction but seemed to resonate throughout the world.]

[The drumming drew everyone's attention, including Kaido and Zoro.]

[The origin of the drums was a mystery, but some present recognized it.]

[Their expressions shifted as they recalled a legendary tale.]

[Could it be that the source of this mysterious drumming was the legendary...]

[Drum of Liberation!]

What is the Drum of Liberation…?

Countless viewers were left in disbelief as the name "Drum of Liberation" appeared on their screens during the live broadcast!

They had never heard of such a thing.

But judging by the live broadcast, it must be something extraordinary, capable of shocking many people. Could it be that this thing has the power to turn imminent defeat into victory?

Might it lead to another major event in the war with the country of Wano?

Most civilians gazed at the sky, their minds full of questions.

After all, if they struggle to understand the Yonko and the Shichibukai, how could they possibly comprehend the significance of the Drum of Liberation?

The only way to find out was to keep watching.

However, the phrase "Drum of Liberation" had an entirely different impact on other powerful figures of the seas, leaving them stunned!

...

Navy Headquarters!

"The Drum of Liberation…?"

Everyone at the Navy Headquarters was stunned into silence.

Among them, Garp and Sengoku were the most taken aback.

As the top commanders of the Navy, with decades of experience navigating the seas, they had encountered more than their share of legends and myths.

If memory served correctly, the Drum of Liberation was tied to an old legend.

It spoke of a divine guardian who was said to liberate slaves and oppressed people, freeing them from their suffering and bringing them joy!

According to the legend, when the Drum of Liberation was heard, this mythical guardian would appear, and his name was…

Sun God Nika!

"Nika..."

"Could it be that he has appeared in Wano Country?" 

Garp and Sengoku were momentarily stunned when they read these lines.

Right now, the people of Wano Country are suffering under Kaido's tyranny.

And this is exactly where the legend says Nika would appear!

Moreover, they recalled a rumor that had been circulating within the Navy Headquarters and the World Government for some time.

It was said that the World Government had been searching for the Nika Fruit. This fruit is rumored to possess unimaginable power!

It is said to transform its user into the Sun God Nika!

Its power surpasses that of other Devil Fruits. Whoever obtains it might wield terrifying and unprecedented strength!

Yet, despite years of searching, the World Government had never found the Nika Fruit... until now. Garp and Sengoku's eyes widened in realization.

As the top leaders of the Navy Headquarters and seasoned veterans of countless sea adventures, they had developed exceptionally sharp minds.

In that instant, a possibility struck them!

The recent conversation between Jinbe and Who's-Who... the unexpected intervention by the World Government...

Could it be that Luffy is somehow connected to the Nika Fruit?

The thought sent a jolt of shock through both Garp and Sengoku!