World Economic Journal—
[The Legend Ends! Marine Hero Rear Admiral White Wolf Lone-Handedly Storms Hachinosu Island, Crushing Three Great Pirate Groups!!]
— This report was captured at the risk of his life by special correspondent Saburo and written in blood and tears by President Morgans. Upholding the most professional reporting attitude, we present this to you with passion!!
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On January 17th of the Ocean Calendar 1514, a world-shaking battle erupted at the Pirate Paradise, Hachinosu Island—located in the New World and known as a "Marine Restricted Area"—a battle capable of rewriting the landscape of the seas!
The only Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral with a codename, White Wolf · Uchiha · Griffin, pursued the Red Hair Pirates to Hachinosu Island with a single ship.
According to a direct recording by our reporter, Saburo—
The Red Hair Pirates, the legendary great pirate Wang Zhi, and the Pirate Empress Hancock held a secret alliance meeting on Hachinosu Island, likely intending to form a fourth Pirate Emperor-level power on the sea.
At this critical moment!
Rear Admiral White Wolf launched a bold attack, punching straight through Hachinosu Island and shocking the gathered pirates. Numerous pirates with bounties exceeding a hundred million fainted and lost control of their bladders on the spot!
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After a fierce battle lasting a day and a night, the entire Red Hair Pirates were defeated, and three executives died on the scene.
Our agency's Visual Den Den Mushi captured the grieving and furious profile of the Red Hair Captain. "Absolutely authentic; the on-site photo is as follows—never a false report like a certain other newspaper."
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[Second Page—
The Fake "Great Pirate Closest to the Throne"—Wang Zhi.
Compared to the Red Hair Pirates, who forced Rear Admiral Griffin into a bitter struggle, Wang Zhi was the first to retreat from the fray. He was defeated by Marine Rear Admiral "Purple Orchid" Doll and a certain leopard-type ability user, then killed in a single strike by Admiral Akainu, who had rushed to the battlefield.
A legend ends.]
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[The World's Most Beautiful Woman No Match for the Marine's Peak Aesthetic of Eight Hundred Years—
According to our reporter's evidence-based speculation, Hancock was not directly defeated but was instead charmed by Rear Admiral Griffin, taking the initiative to approach him before being bound by Sea Stone Handcuffs.
For further details, interested readers can check the fourth page. Our agency has launched a new [Anecdotes of the Sea's Great Figures Column], describing in detail the love-hate relationship between the Pirate Empress and the Marine Hero.]
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[Second Section—
The Lament of the Dragon Hunter—An Unsolvable Calamity, Defeated by Ice and Fire]
The immortal being in the dark night, Kari, suddenly appeared on the battlefield and nearly killed Rear Admiral Griffin with a single blow!
Specific details remain unknown, but in the end...
Kari, a criminal who once assassinated several Celestial Dragons and is regarded by the World Government as being on the same level as Dragon of the Revolutionary Army, has been declared neutralized.
Following an arduous battle, Admiral Akainu and Rear Admiral White Wolf joined forces to freeze him upon the sea.
Interested parties may purchase tickets for the relevant sea routes to view him; the Marines provide full escort.
This event's impact on the sea...
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Concluding Remarks.
Uchiha Griffin, who once roamed the New World under the name Flame Wolf, has never suffered a single defeat across his many years of battle.
Without a doubt...
The nightmare of countless pirates has appeared. The White Wolf, Griffin—the man who ended the last crew member of the Pirate King—is already the Marine Hero of the new era!!
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The World Political News followed closely behind.
[The World Government's Iron Fist of Justice Breaks the Century-Old Legend of Pirate Paradise!]
This report was co-authored by World Government agencies and the Marine Promotion Department. It is absolutely fair, just, and truthful, declaring to all World Government Member Nations—
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Compared to the Economic Journal, this newspaper was significantly more serious and formulaic. The difference was that Wang Zhi was not killed by Akainu but was instead treated as a roadside pest and disposed of by Griffin in passing.
The description of Kari was even scanter, merely stating that Akainu cooperated with Griffin to complete Kari's capture, with no mention of why he appeared or what he did.
In other respects, it was even more exaggerated than the World Economic Journal.
According to this paper, Griffin single-handedly crushed the Red Hair Pirates, everyone on Hachinosu Island, and the entire Kuja Pirates, then conveniently dealt with Kari as well.
As for the subsequent arrival of Akainu and the other warships, they were merely there to clean up the mess.
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The Marine Promotion Department had come under the jurisdiction of Admiral Akainu after Sengoku's promotion to Fleet Admiral. Only with his permission would the department dare to erase Akainu's own presence from the reports.
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"This guy..."
In an unknown sea within the New World, on the deck of the Moby Dick.
Marco held the newspaper, clicking his tongue repeatedly.
"I've met that old guy Wang Zhi before. Even a powerhouse like him no longer has the qualifications to compete on the same stage as him..."
"Speaking of which, how exactly did that guy Shanks provoke him? I don't remember him being such a relentless man."
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"You've got that wrong, Marco."
"That kid holds a serious grudge. During our spars, if we hit him once too many, he wouldn't let it go until we took a few extra hits ourselves."
"Though the two newspapers differ, the gist is the same." Vista shook the paper in his hand and grinned. "I told you Beria's swordsmanship was above mine. Look at this strike that cleaved Hachinosu Island... even Hawkeye might not be able to pull that off!"
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"You're still calling him Beria? He's a Marine Hero now!" Thatch approached carrying a food tray and glanced at the newspaper, letting out a cold snort.
"Once the pirate crews below the Emperor level are dealt with, just wait and see if he mobilizes an army to attack us."
"That traitor!!"
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"Still saying things like that... weren't you the one who liked him the most before?" Jozu took a bone-in meat leg from the tray, chewing as he spoke.
"Mmph... regardless, until he truly draws his blade against us, the Beria who was our comrade is still Beria."
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"Hmph, naive!" Thatch looked toward Teach in the corner and called out, "Teach, put in a little effort! Don't you want the position of Second Division Commander?"
Teach was munching on a cherry pie, smiling very innocently. "Hahaha... that position is too special. With those two having served as Captains there, I'm far from worthy."
"Besides, I don't have such grand ambitions."
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Thatch's eyes dimmed as he sighed softly, whispering in a voice only he could hear, "Yeah... why would anyone need such grand ambitions..."
Walking listlessly, he bumped into something with a thud.
Looking up, he met Whitebeard's gentle gaze.
"Gurararara... a chef must never be distracted. Putting too much salt in the food is more serious than a doctor prescribing the wrong medicine!"
"Pops..."
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A broad palm pressed onto Thatch's head, and a soft voice followed.
"Let's celebrate a brother's achievements. How about we hold a banquet tonight!"
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"Don't make doctors sound so unimportant, Pops..." Marco approached with an unfriendly expression. "You just want to use the banquet as an excuse to drink more, don't you!"
"Absolutely not. You already drank your entire daily quota this morning!"
Whitebeard threw his head back and laughed. "Gurarara—rara—too cold-hearted, Marco."
"Just consider it a toast to mourn Pops' former comrade, Wang Zhi. Let me have one drink!"
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"Are you kidding? You're the one who personally drove that traitor away!"
"Is that so? Well, I already said..."
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"In that case..."
Whitebeard gazed out at the calm sea and said slowly, "For the sake of this rare fine weather, let's have a drink."
Marco lowered his head in silence.
"Pops... if... if that day really comes, what should we do?"
Whitebeard smiled faintly.
"What will the future hold... when the time comes, your heart will tell you the answer."