3D2Y!
Two years had passed since leaving Sabaody.
In the original timeline, this moment would only come after the Straw Hat boy had endured the cruel Summit War, witnessed his brother's death, and faced his own weaknesses.
Now, as head of Fairy Tail, Sugisawa Yuuto skipped all the extra steps, signing a two-year pact with the Straw Hat boy.
Using the chaos created when the Straw Hats were sent flying by Tyrant Bear, Yuuto's real goal—bringing Lebby back to the crew—was achieved.
Without waiting for a reply, Yuuto led all the Fairy Tail girls back to the ship.
"The president is so handsome~"
"The former president's like a big protective dad!"
"That's right, like a father keeping his daughter safe from marriage!"
Juvia, Wendy, and the others chattered excitedly.
"Is that Straw Hat boy okay?"
Nami glanced back at "Four Five Seven," staring blankly at the boy, worry etched in her eyes.
"He'll be fine!"
Robin patted Nami's shoulder.
"It sounds unbelievable, since it's the first time we've met, but I feel some kind of connection with him. Somehow, I just know he'll never be defeated."
"Robin feels the same?" Nami asked in surprise.
"Yeah," Vivi said. "I feel the same."
"Really?"
Rebecca and Shirahoshi nodded in agreement.
"Hahaha, Ace's little brother, Luffy, it seems it's not just me—everyone believes in you. If you say you can do it, then you will!"
Yamato patted Luffy casually on the shoulder.
"Oh—"
Finally, the Straw Hat boy returned to himself, clenching his fists firmly.
"Luffy, goodbye~"
Rebecca waved reluctantly.
"Lebby, I'll pass the test and bring you back!" Luffy promised.
"Then work hard, Straw Hat!" Yuuto grinned.
As the world's destined child, wielder of the Eudemons Nika Fruit, dubbed the Sun God, Yuuto never doubted Luffy's future.
But… this era could no longer wait for Nika's awakening.
Because the time had come.
The day the top begins—the day Yuuto declares war on the world.
With Fairy Tail gone, only Rayleigh and Luffy remained in the vast Mangrove No. 12.
"Luffy, don't worry. I'll train you for the next two years to become stronger!" Rayleigh patted the Straw Hat on the shoulder.
Of course, he wouldn't let the destined child of the Roger era go untrained.
"Please, Rayleigh!" Luffy said eagerly.
"And what about over there?"
"Leave that to Shakky."
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
"Marshal Sengoku!!!"
The green-haired Commodore Brandon shouted down the corridor.
Hearing the urgent voice, Marshal Sengoku thumped in his chair, a sense of foreboding settling over him.
"Report, Marshal! Just now, news came from Sabaody—all members of Fairy Tail, missing from the New World for days, have appeared on Sabaody!"
"Of course… it's connected to Fairy Tail again," Sengoku muttered, covering his face with his hands.
"And Polusalino? How is he?"
"According to Zhan Taomaru, Admiral Kizaru was defeated by Four Emperors Yuuto, and his whereabouts are currently unknown." Brandon replied.
"Gone…" Sengoku sighed. He knew Kizaru well—the slippery old Admiral would survive, perhaps with a few broken bones. Considering Kizaru's combat power, it wouldn't impact the balance much. That was already the best possible outcome.
Meanwhile, the world was shaken by the announcement of the public execution of Fire Fist Ace, Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' 2nd Division.
Across the Grand Line and New World, pirates and major powers alike were stunned.
"Hey! Are you serious?!"
"Public execution of Ace? Is Marine trying to provoke the strongest man in the world?!"
"No! This isn't provocation! It's Marine declaring war against the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"Marine is going to war with the Sea Emperor! If they win… what an event this will be!"
"Hahaha! Interesting! Truly interesting! This will shake the world order!"
"Ten more days… I can't wait to see Marine versus the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"The era of Whitebeard is over. The new era belongs to Fairy Tail!"
"Has there ever been an alliance between Whitebeard and Fairy Tail? If Fairy Tail joins this battle…"
"No! Absolutely not! But… somehow, I have a feeling Fairy Tail won't stay silent this time."
"Yuuto, the super overlord of the Four Emperors in the New World… how will he act in this upcoming war?"
"This battle will be unprecedented. The world will change dramatically because of it!"