Bai Yu Makes Headlines Again—Captivating the World!
Once again, Bai Yu has shaken the world with his overwhelming presence.
A striking image captures him standing high above the clouds on Skypiea, black and red lightning crackling around his body as he gazes down indifferently at the earth. Below him, countless figures collapse to the ground.
Many pirates were left in awe.
Yes, Conqueror's Haki users are as common as carp crossing a river in the New World. However, those who have reached advanced or even top-tier mastery are exceedingly rare.
This time, Kaido gave Bai Yu an unusual second glance.
"Ugh, this brat Bai Yu… Every time I see news about him, it surprises me. Is that Conqueror's infusion?"
Kaido could clearly see the black and red lightning flickering around Bai Yu's body. This was the power possessed only by the world's strongest conquerors.
It can be said that Advanced Conqueror's Haki and beyond is an ability one must qualify to learn, yet not everyone can master it.
This power far surpasses standard Armament Haki infusion—though, of course, there are some exceptions.
Most Conqueror's Haki users remain at the beginner or intermediate level their entire lives. At best, they can control its range and direction.
"Is he really a rookie?"
The presence of Bai Yu sent chills down the spines of his fellow up-and-coming pirates.
"Oh my god… What kind of Conqueror's Haki is that?"
Eustass Kid wanted to say something but found himself momentarily speechless. Finally, he roared,
"Find out! Find out everything about Conqueror's Haki for me!"
"In three minutes, I want to know everything there is to know! If he has it, then I can have it too!"
Killer, standing beside him, smirked.
"I believe in you."
He knew Kid was jealous. Every time Bai Yu made headlines, Kid would explode in frustration.
"Why can't I be the one making headlines?! Why isn't my name the one shaking the world?!"
Meanwhile, on the Thousand Sunny…
"Whoa! This guy is amazing!"
Monkey D. Luffy's eyes widened in excitement as he saw Bai Yu's picture.
"How many people are a million? That's more than my entire village!"
Sanji sighed in exasperation, a black line forming on his forehead.
"Did he forget what Bai Yu looks like again? I swear, sometimes I think I'm on the wrong ship…"
The ever-serious Roronoa Zoro merely glanced at the image before silently walking away to train.
He understood that words were pointless. The gap between him and the truly powerful was only growing. He had to work harder.
"The world's greatest swordsman…"
"If even Mihawk acknowledges Bai Yu, then even if I become the strongest swordsman one day, wouldn't I still be beneath him?"
This thought weighed heavily on Zoro for a moment—before he shook it off with renewed determination.
Train. Work hard. Get stronger.
A Few Days Later…
Aside from Bai Yu's headlines, there was little major news in the world.
A few rookie pirates were mentioned in the newspapers, occupying only small sections with casual references.
Why?
Because the editors—especially Morgans, president of the World Economic News—simply weren't interested.
In the first half of the Grand Line, the only major newsworthy events were those involving the Shichibukai, Enies Lobby, or Impel Down.
With Bai Yu dominating the headlines, why would Morgans waste time on lesser pirates?
After all, Bai Yu himself was still a "rookie."
Unless someone took down a Shichibukai, invaded Impel Down, or toppled Enies Lobby, Morgans wouldn't even consider reporting on them.
If Bai Yu had already entered the New World with a powerful crew, Morgans would've likely proclaimed him the Fifth Emperor by now.
But alas, Bai Yu was still elusive.
Tracking his whereabouts was a challenge, much to Morgans' frustration.
Until now.
"Finally, some real news!"
Morgans had been desperately trying to contact Dracule Mihawk for information on Bai Yu, but the swordsman ignored him.
When he reached out to other Shichibukai…
Boa Hancock didn't even answer the call.
If she did, it was only to curse at him or pretend not to know.
Then, Morgans tried Donquixote Doflamingo.
"Fuffuffuffu… If you want big news on him, then you've found the right man."
"Haha! I thought so too. Thanks."
The moment he got Bai Yu's contact information, Morgans hung up excitedly.
In his full Zoan form as an albatross, he flapped around his office in sheer excitement before dialing the number.
"Please pick up, please pick up…"
After a moment, a voice answered.
"Who is this?"
"Hello! Morgans here! I've been waiting for this moment—are you the one Doflamingo gave me the contact for?"
"Yeah. He sends his regards and wishes you a safe trip to the New World."
Morgans got straight to the point.
"I want to interview you."
"No need," Bai Yu replied. Then, after a brief pause, he chuckled,
"But tell me, Morgans… Have you ever heard of Shandora, the City of Gold?"
Morgans' heart skipped a beat.
"Wait… are you saying…?"
"Yeah. It's right in front of me."
"MY GOD!!!"
Morgans nearly fell out of his chair.
"This—THIS is the biggest news of the year!"
In this world, nothing captivates the masses more than gold.
After all, when you tell the average person how strong Whitebeard is, they simply can't comprehend it. Some might even think you're exaggerating.
But an entire city made of gold?
That, anyone could understand.
That kind of wealth—no one could ignore it.
"Please, please… do you have pictures? A video Den Den Mushi? A fax? Anything?!"
"I'll send them later," Bai Yu replied nonchalantly.
Meanwhile, on Skypiea…
"AHHHHH!"
Nami screamed in pure excitement.
They had just arrived at the White-White Sea, and right before them lay…
Shandora—the legendary City of Gold!
No, it would be more accurate to say that Bai Yu, while controlling the Sky Island's clouds, had accidentally knocked over the massive roots covering Shandora on Upper Yard.
Shandora, the legendary city lost to history, hidden for over 400 years…
It was right in front of them.
Not even Nami, Kaya, or Bai Yu himself could believe their eyes.
This wasn't just an anime.
This was real.
Bai Yu stared in awe.
"A real city made entirely of gold…"
"Is… is all of this gold?!" Nojiko gasped.
Makino's mind went blank.
"This amount of gold… could buy entire nations."
Vivi felt a little embarrassed.
"Compared to this, my country is poor…"
Tashigi looked down at her sword, suddenly feeling unimpressed by its craftsmanship.
Kaya, on the other hand, simply exclaimed,
"This is… so much better than the gold in my family's vaults!"
Bai Yu suddenly laughed.
Miss Kaya was adorable.
Robin, however, was the only one unfazed by the gold itself.
"This is an ancient city… over 800 years old…"
Up ahead, golden buildings still partially covered by thick tree roots gleamed brilliantly under the sun.
The ground, walls, houses, bell tower—everything was made of gold.
It was undeniable.
From a distance, it looked like an entire city crafted from pure gold.
And none of them could take their eyes off it.
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