Bullet's rampage!

New World, a certain island.

Inside a luxurious building, Festa sat in a chair with his legs crossed, holding a few pieces of the latest intelligence reports.

On the once-white walls around him, wanted posters were now neatly arranged.

"We've recruited a decent number of pirates recently, but if we want to drag the whole world into this grand celebration, we're still far from enough," Festa said as he casually placed the reports on the table, then picked up a dagger from the table and stabbed it into the wood with a cold smile. "Just releasing the news of the Eternal Pose to the final island isn't enough to lure the real big fish in the seas."

As he spoke, he cast a sideways glance at Bullet, who was lounging on a nearby sofa, drinking.

Bullet noticed Festa's gaze but only looked up briefly before returning to his drink, indifferent. To him, Festa was just a useful tool, and there was no need to pay too much attention to a mere tool.

Festa didn't mind Bullet's reaction. After all, between pirates, it was almost always about profit, and his relationship with Bullet was just a partnership. He was simply using Bullet and Kaido's forces to organize a celebration that would shake the world.

To make sure his celebration would indeed shock the world, Festa jumped onto the table, seriously looking at Bullet. "Bullet, it's time to up the ante. Only with enough stakes can we attract those truly powerful figures."

"What do you suggest?"

Bullet asked, expressionless, as he locked eyes with Festa, still holding his drink.

Hearing Bullet's response, a dangerous smile appeared on Festa's face as he replied sinisterly, "For pirates on the seas, the Eternal Pose to the final island is just a legendary item. After all, aside from Roger's crew, no one else knows what's on the final island."

"So, what now?"

"Let's start with a live broadcast to warm things up. We'll show off all the treasures, rare items, gold, silver, famous swords, weapons, and beauties we've collected. That way, we can show those greedy folks out there that we have not just the Eternal Pose, but everything they could ever desire."

...

New World, in a town on a certain island.

A few CP0 members, dressed in white cloaks and wearing strange masks, walked down the street.

Their peculiar appearance naturally drew a lot of attention.

Many passersby on the street cast curious glances at the CP0 members.

"The mission is canceled?"

"Yes."

"Tch, we've been chasing that fruit for so many years... If it was so important back then, why did they let those CP9 idiots handle it?"

"Shut up. Our job is to follow orders, nothing more."

"So what's our next mission?"

"Head to Wano and try to establish contact with Thunder God Nicholas."

"..."

The group fell silent after hearing the leader's words.

As CP0, they were well aware of what going to Wano meant.

"Are you sure our next mission is to go to Wano?"

"It's confirmed."

"Hmph, a lot of us won't be coming back alive, I bet. Who knows how many of us will make it out of Wano?"

"Relax, this mission doesn't require us to fight. We're just supposed to make contact with Nicholas."

Despite the leader's words, the others instinctively ignored the idea that they could control their fate once in Wano.

With a tense atmosphere, the CP0 members gradually walked away.

...

A few days later.

A ship successfully arrived at Wano's outer seas and was escorted into the country.

Before the ship even docked, Wano's high-ranking officials were already waiting on the shore.

Creak.

The gangway was lowered onto the wind-and-wave-soaked deck.

Nicholas was the first to step off the ship, coming to shore.

Vista, Brook, Katie, Simon, and Yamato followed closely behind.

"Why are you all here?"

Seeing the group on the shore, Nicholas smiled wryly.

Their presence reminded him of important figures inspecting grassroots workers.

"Let's go."

With Nicholas's words, the group marched toward the Nicholas Pirates' stronghold in Wano.

To welcome Nicholas and his crew, a grand banquet was arranged.

At the banquet, there were no cheerful laughs, as the gathering was more of a briefing than a celebration.

Only after the briefing ended did the real banquet begin, with all sorts of delicious food, drinks, and performances.

...

Meanwhile, a broadcast was spreading rapidly across the world.

On the screen was a massive fleet.

Judging by the flags, the fleet belonged to the World Government.

But now, this fleet was being destroyed, with ships engulfed in flames and slowly sinking into the sea.

The one responsible for this carnage was Bullet.

In the broadcast, large warships were ablaze, with thick black smoke rising into the sky.

Bullet stood alone at the bow of a warship that was about to sink, grinning as he faced the barrage of cannon fire from the remaining warships.

One by one, the shells tore through the air, their sharp whistles piercing the sky.

"Pointless struggle."

A savage glint flashed in Bullet's eyes as he raised his arm and swung it, releasing a powerful blast of Haki that detonated the incoming shells mid-air.

Boom...!

Explosions filled the sky as thick smoke billowed.

Immediately after, Bullet charged out from the smoke, heading straight for another warship.

With a loud crash, the ship split in two.

Boom!

As the ammunition depot exploded, the ship slowly sank into the sea.

The surrounding warships quickly adjusted their cannons, ignoring the survivors on the sinking ship as they fired at Bullet without hesitation.

Amid the sharp sounds, the shells whistled toward the shattered ship.

Bullet reacted by stomping hard.

The whistling shells struck the split warship, triggering fierce explosions that reduced the ship to floating debris in mere seconds.

But by then, Bullet had already moved on to another ship.

For most pirates, successfully boarding a ship marked the start of a hand-to-hand fight. But for Bullet, boarding a ship meant the battle was already over.

This massive fleet, which could easily destroy small and medium-sized countries, was like a toy in the hands of a true monster, easily shattered.

Boom, boom, boom!

Explosions echoed continuously.

In just a few minutes, the large fleet was completely destroyed by Bullet, leaving only the ships carrying the Heavenly Tribute intact.

The sea was littered with shipwrecks, and bodies floated among the debris.

And this scene was being broadcast live to countless viewers.

"Ha, the World Government's army is so weak."

At that moment, a voice finally came from the broadcast.

But it clearly wasn't Bullet's voice.

"Oh, wait, I should say... Bullet, you're just too strong! Hahaha!"

The voice rang out again, and the camera shook slightly.

The image finally settled on the ships carrying the Heavenly Tribute.

"All you scoundrels of the sea, come on over! We've got everything you want! This will be an unprecedented grand celebration, and only the true pirates are worthy of participating! Hahahahaha..."