One Piece - Heaven Defying Comprehension!

Ace looked at the girls with confidence.

Today, the foundation of the Entei Pirates has been firmly established.

Even against a fully assembled Four Emperors pirate crew, they were now capable of holding their own in battle.

The most dominant forces on the seas were undoubtedly the Four Emperors pirate groups, Naval Headquarters, and the Shichibukai. These three factions maintained a delicate balance of power on the ocean.

At the peak of their power, the Four Emperors were unquestionably the mightiest.

The Four Emperors, having fully mastered Conqueror's Haki, were nearly equal in strength. Even so, an Admiral, at the height of their power, could deliver a blow that not even a peak Four Emperors could withstand, thanks to the Conqueror's Haki-Correction.

Among the Marines, the Admirals were considered the strongest of their generation, with three top-tier Logia Devil Fruit users—Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru. Akainu, who consumed the Magma-Magma Fruit, had the most destructive attack power among the Devil Fruits. Combined with Armament Haki, extended by his extreme sense of justice, Akainu could match the attack power of a Four Emperor.

Though Kizaru and Aokiji did not possess Conqueror's Haki, their attacks were still formidable, albeit not as strong as those of the peak Four Emperors.

However, even a Four Emperor in their prime would struggle to face two Admirals at once.

The Four Emperors and the Admirals represented the pinnacle of combat power on the sea, with a significant gap between them and others.

Beneath them were the Vice-Captains of the Four Emperors pirate crews and the Marine Admiral candidates.

Of course, a figure like Silvers Rayleigh, who had mastered Conqueror's Haki to the fullest and possessed Four Emperor-level combat strength, were exceptions.

Vice-Captains of the Four Emperors and Admiral candidates formed the second echelon of power on the seas. They might possess powerful Devil Fruits, formidable Haki, or unique bloodlines.

While their strength was inferior to the Admirals and the Four Emperors, they still had the ability to influence the course of battles between pirate crews of the Four Emperors.

Nami had now reached this level of power.

With her mastery of the Thunder Fruit and her nearly unparalleled control over lightning, Nami had become the second strongest in the Entei Pirates and a member of this second echelon on the seas.

If Nami's Devil Fruit were to awaken, her combat power would rival that of an Admiral.

This is why the Thunder Fruit, one of the most powerful Logia-type fruits, was considered invincible in its field. Once awakened, the pure power of the Thunder Fruit could match that of a standard Admiral.

Haki, if not at an Admiral's level, would be ineffective against the awakened Thunder Fruit. After all, Haki could counter Devil Fruit abilities, but not fully restrain them as Seastone could. A sufficiently powerful Devil Fruit ability could still overpower Haki that wasn't strong enough.

While Nami was not quite as strong as the Four Emperors or the current three Admirals, her power was still immense compared to the Vice-Captains and Admiral candidates of the Four Emperors pirate crews.

After awakening the Thunder Fruit, even a peak Four Emperor would find it difficult to defeat Nami.

To reach the true power level of a Four Emperor, however, she would need to develop an even stronger Haki.

Ace believed that, with her current trajectory, Nami had the potential to rival Akainu in strength.

Below the level of Admiral candidates and Vice-Captains were the senior officers of the Four Emperors pirate crews, division commanders, and senior Vice Admirals of the Marines who could participate in Buster Calls. These individuals possessed powerful Haki and were considered the third echelon of power on the seas.

Although they couldn't withstand a full-strength attack from an Admiral or Four Emperor, they could still influence wars in meaningful ways.

The Buster Call, led by five senior Vice Admirals, was a testament to their strength.

At this level were Nojiko, Vivi, and Raki.

Vivi and Raki possessed top-tier Devil Fruits: Vivi with the Sand-Sand Fruit and Raki with the Mythical Zoan Bird-Bird Fruit, Suzaku form. In terms of potential, Raki's fruit was on par with Nami's Thunder Fruit.

If Raki could awaken her Devil Fruit powers, she too would have Admiral-level combat strength.

Though Vivi's Sand-Sand Fruit wasn't as powerful as Nami's Thunder Fruit or Akainu's Magma-Magma Fruit, it remained a formidable Logia Devil Fruit. If she awakened its power, she would reach the strength of an Admiral candidate. With her growing Haki and the guidance of Ace's teachings, her path to becoming an Admiral-level fighter was clear.

Nojiko's Door-Door Fruit, with its rare spatial abilities, combined with her sniping skills and Armament Haki, allowed her to launch unpredictable and nearly undetectable attacks—even against those with strong Observation Haki.

If Nojiko could awaken her Devil Fruit, her power would escalate dramatically. Her ability to manipulate space would even challenge Admiral-level Observation Haki.

Beneath the Senior Vice Admirals were the standard Vice Admirals of the Marines and lower-ranking officers of the Four Emperors pirate crews, who comprised the fourth echelon of power.

Robin and Kaya belonged to this level.

Although Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit wasn't top-tier, Ace's Realm of Comprehension would help her awaken its power. With nearly two decades of combat experience and growing Haki, Robin would easily attain Admiral candidate-level combat strength.

Kaya, with her Healing Fruit, medical expertise inherited from the ship's doctor of the former Pirate King, and Ace's guidance, had trained her body and mind to their peak. Her mastery of Armament Haki was unrivaled among the girls. Ace believed that, with continued effort, Kaya could reach the strength of the former Marine Admiral, Black Arm Zephyr.

Finally, below the standard Vice Admirals were the core members of the Four Emperors pirate crews and the Rear Admirals of the Marines, with Tashigi falling into this category.

Tashigi is currently at this level of strength.

While Tashigi has great potential, she does not possess a powerful Devil Fruit. She relies solely on her swordsmanship and Haki. As a result, her growth in strength has been slower compared to the other girls who have powerful Devil Fruits.

However, with Ace's guidance and heavenly defying comprehension, Tashigi's swordsmanship has progressed rapidly. What she needs now is time. Given enough time, her kendo skills will achieve extraordinary results.

As for Conis, while her combat potential may not be as high in the future, if her Vocal Fruit fully awakens, she will become an even more effective support than Bello Betty, the leader of the Revolutionary Army's "Eastern Army," who uses the power of the Inspiration Fruit. This would be a tremendous boost to the overall strength of the Entei Pirates.

When it comes to the Seven Warlords of the Sea, their combat strength varies greatly.

For instance, Dracule Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman, whose skill with a blade surpasses even that of Red-Haired Shanks of the Four Emperors, stands among the top fighters, capable of going toe-to-toe with Admirals and the Four Emperors.

Boa Hancock, who wields Conqueror's Haki, and Bartholomew Kuma, with his extraordinary Paw-Paw Fruit, both possess second-tier strength, comparable to Emperor Deputies or Admiral candidates. Similarly, Doflamingo falls into this category.

Jinbei, the First Son of the Sea, stands at the third tier, with strength on par with senior Marine Vice Admirals and the top captains of the Four Emperors' pirate groups.

Then there are the weaker Warlords, such as Moria, who once failed to defeat Kaido and now pins all his hopes on his zombie army, similar to Crocodile before he lost his Haki. Moria, who now relies solely on his Devil Fruit power, ranks in the fourth echelon, comparable to standard Marine Vice Admirals and lower-tier captains of the Four Emperors' crews.

This represents the structure of combat power across the seas, as well as the current strength and future potential of the Entei Pirates' crew.

Under Ace's leadership and his Realm of Comprehension, it is only a matter of time before the girls' Devil Fruits awaken.

Currently, the Entei Pirates are led by Ace, who possesses Four Emperor-level combat power. This solidifies the Entei Pirates as a pirate crew of Four Emperor-level strength.

Nami, with combat power on par with an Emperor Deputy, stands as the second strongest member of the crew after Ace.

Nojiko, Vivi, and Raki possess the strength of senior Marine Vice Admirals and can contend with the top-ranking captains of the Four Emperors' crews. 

Kaya and Robin have the combat ability of standard Marine Vice Admirals, strong enough to face lower-ranked captains of the Four Emperors' pirate crews.

Tashigi's strength is still rapidly improving and is currently at the level of a Marine Rear Admiral.

Conis's abilities serve as a powerful support force for the entire Entei Pirates.

This is the current state of the Entei Pirates. Compared to a fully assembled Four Emperors crew, they only lack a more robust mid-level combat force. However, Ace's Conqueror's Haki can bridge that gap.

In battles between the Four Emperors, the true outcome is determined by the sheer strength of the Emperor. The Emperor Deputy can influence the course of a war, but the mid-tier combatants mostly affect the emperor's sphere of influence and the large-scale clashes within the war.

Thus, the Entei Pirates are undoubtedly a Four Emperor-level crew! And their future is poised to surpass all other pirate crews.

Nami and Raki, with Ace's guidance, will inevitably awaken their Devil Fruit powers. Combined with their continually improving Haki, their future strength will definitely reach Admiral level—comparable to the current Admirals. Together, the two of them would be able to defeat even one of the Four Emperors.

Kaya and Vivi, with Ace's help, will awaken their Devil Fruits and further strengthen their Haki within Ace's Realm of Comprehension. It's only a matter of time before they, too, reach the strength of a standard Admiral.

Kaya, in particular, will become as formidable as the former Marine Admiral Black Arm Zephyr, known for his incredible Armament Haki and physical strength.

Vivi, with her Sand-Sand Fruit, will become an Admiral-level force, capable of being considered a natural disaster on the battlefield.

Robin, while not as powerful as the others, can still reach Admiral candidate level with Ace's help. Her potential lies in her growing Haki, though the Flower-Flower Fruit does not possess the same raw power as other Devil Fruits.

As for Tashigi's future, in Ace's view, it's only a matter of time. With his guidance, Tashigi's swordsmanship will continue to evolve until she can challenge Dracule Mihawk, the current world's greatest swordsman. She will eventually reach Admiral-level combat power, though it may take a bit longer than the others.

The ultimate limit of each girl's power will depend on their mastery of Haki.

Regardless, the future lower limit for the Entei Pirates' strength, excluding Ace, will be:

- Nami and Raki, two top-tier Admiral-level fighters, comparable to today's Elemental Admirals, and together capable of defeating a Four Emperor.

- Kaya, Vivi, and Tashigi, whose strength will rival that of ordinary Admirals, akin to the peak of Black Arm Zephyr's power.

- Robin and Nojiko, who will have the strength of Admiral candidates and the top lieutenants of the Four Emperors' crews.

- Conis, with unparalleled auxiliary combat abilities.

Such a lineup surpasses any of the current Four Emperors' pirate groups.

And this is just the minimum strength the Entei Pirates will possess in the future.

With Ace's understanding, the girls' Haki will only continue to grow stronger. Ace will also attract more powerful fighters.

In time, the Entei Pirates will undoubtedly become the strongest pirate crew on the sea!

And Ace would possess more intelligence than the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.

The once unchallenged overlord of the seas, Rocks D. Xebec, stood above all in terms of sheer power! 

When that time comes, Ace will launch the final battle for the Heavenly Throne and claim his place as the King of the World. 

That day is not too far off.

Ace's eyes gleamed with a violent purple-black hue, brimming with intense energy.

"Ace."

The girls gazed into Ace's eyes, their lips tightly pressed together. Around their necks, the lucky charms Ace had given them began to glow softly. 

With the influence of the diminished version of Ace's Realm of Comprehension, his unwavering trust in them, and their determination to support him, the girls felt a surge of strength. 

In their beautiful eyes, the black aura of Armament Haki grew denser, and their fighting spirit surged higher.

The sheer pressure of their Haki stunned Franky.

His gang, the Franky Family, trembled in fear.

"As expected from Brother Ace's pirate crew! They're truly a super-powerful group!" 

Franky shouted with his usual excitement, then turned to his family and the Square Head sisters.

"My dear brothers! Let's go! We're following Brother Ace and his crew to attack Enies Lobby!"

Franky's eyes gleamed with excitement as he roared his command.

"Yeah!"

"Let's go!"

Ace's lips curled into a smirk, and the purple-black energy in his eyes deepened.

The women raised their arms, responding loudly to the call.

——

"Huh? Brother Ace, why'd you bring us here?"

Franky looked confused as they stood in front of the door to the Galley-La Company.

"Kaya."

Ace glanced toward Kaya.

"Bulu Bulu!" 

"Click!"

Kaya pulled out a den-den mushi and, after a few rings, the call was answered.

"Hiccup! Is that Ace? I'm ready."

A drunken voice came through the speaker.

"Grandma Kokoro?" 

Franky's eyes widened upon hearing the familiar voice.

"Click!"

The door of the Galley-La Company swung open. 

Kokoro emerged, stumbling slightly while holding Ace's wine, with Iceburg following close behind, a complicated expression on his face.

"You were right, Portgas D. Ace."

Iceburg's face was full of bitterness.

"Lucci, Kaku, Kalifa, and the others—they're all CP9. Without your intervention, they would have killed me before completing their mission."

"Ace, the Smoking Tom is prepped and ready to depart at any time!" 

Kokoro's granddaughter, Chimney, exclaimed with joy.

Kaya had already informed them via the den-den mushi that they were preparing to head to Enies Lobby. Ace had also told Grandma Kokoro about Franky joining them and their plan to burn the Pluton blueprints at Enies Lobby, to honor Tom.

"Hahaha! There's no way I'd miss out on something like paying homage to Tom! Let me pilot the Smoking Tom for you as we head to Enies Lobby!" 

Kokoro took a swig of wine, her eyes now sharp and focused, despite her earlier drunkenness.

"From today onward, Enies Lobby, which hasn't issued a single not-guilty verdict in its 800-year history, will be wiped off the map entirely!"

Ace's eyes suddenly darkened, and at that moment, the earth and sky began to tremble violently.

This wasn't just about retreating or quelling a king's anger. 

Only by completely erasing Enies Lobby from existence could the king's true power and authority be demonstrated!