The pirate forces currently gathered on Sabaody Archipelago presented an unprecedented level of chaos.

The Supernovas represented by Luffy and Kid.

The brothers Ace and Sabo, representing the Whitebeard forces and the Revolutionary Army (hidden under Sabo’s Warlord status).

The Golden Hair Pirates led by Ivalis, representing the Yonko Alucard.

And the Blackbeard Pirates led by Teach, who had just landed to hunt Ace.

As for Alucard, he was merely an audience member for this grand cinema. There was nothing yet worth his direct action.

With so many big-name pirates walking the streets, the Marine forces received the intelligence and were terrified. Even Sengoku had his brows furrowed.

"According to Blackbeard Teach’s report, he almost caught ’Fire Fist’ Ace on Banaro Island. This time he’s going for a second attempt. How should we respond, Sengoku-san?" Borsalino asked, sipping tea.

Sengoku pondered. "Observe. Sabo is still with Ace. We don’t know if Blackbeard will succeed. Observation is enough for now."

Borsalino stood up. "Then I shall go."

"Oh?" Sengoku noted. "The lazy you is volunteering for a mission?"

"Ahhh~~ if Teach succeeds, it means all-out war with Whitebeard. The prep work then will be a nightmare. Compared to that, I’d rather take the observation duty."

"You...!" Sengoku nearly spat blood in frustration. He wondered why the "Old Monkey" was being proactive; it turned out he was just dodging future paperwork.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, news just came in. Weevil has defeated Gecko Moria. However, according to the Gorosei, since Sabo’s Warlord title is being revoked, Moria will retain his position for now. They are preparing to announce this to the world."

Shortly after Borsalino left, another officer reported: "One more thing. After Moria’s defeat by Weevil, the Straw Hat crew entered the Florian Triangle and finished Moria off."

"Moria, you useless waste! And Garp’s grandson is never one to stay quiet!" Sengoku cursed.

...

Sabaody Archipelago, Grove 13.

After playing at the Bubble Park, Luffy’s group unwittingly arrived at the entrance of a bar called Shakky’s Rip-off Bar.

At this point, Zoro was missing (he was lost). Franky, Sanji, and Robin were guarding the Sunny because the island was crawling with pirate hunters and enemies.

The ones who entered the bar were Luffy, Nami, Chopper, and Brook.

As a hungry Luffy walked in, Rayleigh was just about to leave. He froze upon seeing Luffy, then smiled. "Yesterday it was Beckman, today it’s... hehe."

Under the confused gaze of the Straw Hats, Rayleigh stroked his beard. "That hat suits you well, Monkey D. Luffy."

...

Grove 20, The Bar occupied by the Golden Hair Pirates.

A phone call ended everyone’s preparations. Everyone except Alucard geared up to head out.

"Captain, message from Teach. He’s about to meet Ace and Sabo in Grove 25. But the opposition has members of the ’Sabo Pirates’ with them. He wants us there as backup, just in case," Ivalis said, standing by Alucard.

"Sabo Pirates?" Alucard scoffed while sipping wine. It was almost certainly the Revolutionary Army in disguise.

"Can you do it?" Alucard asked flatly.

"Without mercy," Ivalis replied decisively.

Alucard stared at him for a moment before looking away. "Is that so."

Ivalis straightened his saber and led the crew out. Alucard remained at the bar for a while before rising. His body dissolved into shadows, vanishing into the darkness of the walls. A low, solitary laugh echoed: "This time, it looks like quite the show."

...

Sabaody Archipelago, Grove 25.

"Zehahaha! I knew you’d be waiting for me here, Commander Ace."

"Hmph. With your ambition, you wouldn’t be satisfied in the first half of the Grand Line. You’d definitely come to the New World. Today, we settle this!"

The five members of the Blackbeard Pirates stood a hundred meters away from Ace, Sabo, and the twenty-odd members of the "Sabo Pirates." On this grassland, the explosion was imminent.

"Sabo Pirates?" Teach noted that among the twenty people behind Sabo were Fish-men and Longarms, rare races. Sabo himself was a mystery; like Teach, he had no bounty but possessed immense strength. As for his crew, their power remained an enigma.

At that moment, Laffitte, who had been perched on a Yarukiman Mangrove tree, flapped his wings and descended, holding a Den Den Mushi. He whispered to Teach, "The Golden Hair Pirates are approaching."

Hearing this, Teach, who had been slightly worried about his numbers, laughed wildly. Dark shadows began to burn like black flames from his hands.

"Zehahaha! Then let’s see who takes whose life, Commander Ace!"

Ace could no longer contain himself. Provoked by Teach, he erupted in flames and charged. As fire and darkness collided, Sabo’s hands surged with the aura of Dragon Claw.

"Everyone! Support Ace!!"