One Piece: Navy Traitor, I Marry the Female Emperor To Rule the Sea

As the entire sea was bathed in light, both Shiro and Whitebeard's expressions simultaneously darkened.

Because although this light seemed glorious and magnificent, it gave them an uneasy feeling. The sudden change also caught everyone, including Shiro, somewhat off guard.

The World Government, or rather, the mastermind that controls the world from behind the scenes, was finally about to make its appearance!

Buzz—Buzz—Buzz—Buzz—

Quickly, under the astonished, terrified, or expectant gazes of countless people around the world, that mysterious flower bathed in light finally bloomed.

And to everyone's shock, as the flower bloomed, the indomitable Sengoku began to crumble to pieces.

At that moment, even Shiro felt unprecedented pressure. The power of his Devil Fruit was being suppressed with incredible force! It was evident that others had noticed this too.

The expressions of Borsalino, Aramaki, Enel, Crocodile, and others became visibly grave and worried. After all, for most Devil Fruit users, losing their abilities would drastically weaken their strength.

In contrast, heroes like Vice Admiral Garp and Whitebeard, the peak fighters of the previous generation, remained largely unaffected. Even Whitebeard didn't solely rely on his Gura Gura no Mi to dominate the seas.

"Finally showing yourself, huh? You cowards of the World Government!"

At this moment, Shiro's gaze remained fixed on the blossoming, mysterious flower, and his expression gradually turned excited. Everything was unfolding just as he had anticipated before the battle.

Although he was uncertain of the exact capabilities of this mysterious ruler of the World Government, Shiro's own strength was far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

"Imu-sama!"

"Shiro and all you criminals of the Central Authority, your end is near! Prepare to face annihilation! In this world, only my god is the true sovereign!"

As the flower opened and the Five Elders knelt in unison, the voice of Saturn echoed throughout the world. A figure wrapped in light finally appeared before everyone.

"Ugh—"

A deep, ancient-sounding voice resonated, sending chills down everyone's spines.

"Shiro... a sinner, your existence was never meant to be. Has the lamp of history malfunctioned?"

"But still, your very presence is utterly repulsive!"

Imu, the true mastermind behind the World Government, sat upon the transformed Empty Throne, his gaze cold and distant as he looked down at Shiro with disdain.

He never intended for the world to know of his existence. Yet, now he was forced into the open by none other than Shiro.

Despite his annoyance, he couldn't deny that in the past few centuries, even figures like the Pirate King or other supposed rulers never backed the World Government into such a corner.

Now, Central Authority was proving to be an even greater force than he had ever anticipated. This "Shiro" might be more formidable than he had first imagined.

Still, this would end here. Now that he had reluctantly revealed himself to the world, it was time for this world to once again witness the wrath of a true god!

"Sinful insects, repent in the light!"

Imu spoke few words, refusing even to exchange dialogue with Shiro, the so-called mastermind of all this chaos. To him, Shiro and everyone else present were mere ants, not worth addressing.

And when it comes to ants, there's no need for conversation. Crushing them is enough!

Buzz—Buzz—

As Imu's words echoed, he lightly clapped his hands on the Empty Throne. In the next moment, a colossal beam of light appeared over Dressrosa, emanating a vibe of utter destruction!

This scene resembled the time during the world's mass recruitment drive, where an island of war was obliterated! A weapon so powerful, it could easily annihilate an entire region!

"It's indeed the ancient weapon 'Uranus'!"

Seeing the same spectacle, Shiro grinned, confirming his previous suspicion. The ancient weapon, one of the three great powers, was indeed under Imu's control.

Yet this time, Shiro wouldn't fall to the same attack twice. If Imu's trump card was merely the ancient weapon Uranus, then soon enough, Imu would descend from his divine pedestal!

"Retreat, quickly, or we'll all die here!"

"Run! We don't want to die!"

"Damn it! How can such a terrifying attack even exist in this world!?"

Not everyone was as calm as Shiro. When the massive light column began to descend, even the mighty Four Emperors like Kaido and Big Mom were filled with panic.

Despite their immense strength, which might even allow them to survive the island's complete destruction, the key issue was the suppressive light. It weakened their Devil Fruit abilities and left them vulnerable to the sea.

Both pirates and even the forces of the Central Authority and World Government were in utter chaos, desperate to escape the catastrophe.

The World Government side was filled with despair, as even the legendary figures Kong and Sengoku were left stranded on the island, seemingly abandoned to their fates.

"Lord, what about Sengoku and the others?"

The Five Elders hesitated at Imu's ruthless tactics.

"Destruction is upon us. Everything will be reset."

Imu's tone was absolute, and his eyes were as cold as ice. As he gazed upon the destructive light beam, he seemed to foresee the annihilation of Dressrosa and all its inhabitants.

"The mighty always assume they're in control, yet when people awaken, the truth is revealed—they've already lost. And when they lose, there's no turning back!"

As the beam descended upon Dressrosa, Shiro's voice echoed across the world, carried by a wave as powerful as the sea itself!