The Voidreign Ship glided gracefully through the tranquil depths of the ocean, its sleek hull protected by the glowing energy of its high-tech barrier. Schools of glowing fish swam alongside, brushing the ship like sparks of light across the sea. The crystalline domes of Fish-Man Island began to appear in the distance, glowing like a hidden pearl beneath the ocean.
Inside the ship, Jessie stood at the helm, arms crossed. His piercing eyes reflected the depths outside as Uta sang softly in the background, her voice weaving a calm aura over the crew.
"This is it," Jessie said. "Fish-Man Island."
Meanwhile… The World Burns with Headlines
BIG NEWS MORGANS had done it again.
Every sky across the world was filled with soaring news seagulls, dropping papers that made the entire sea tremble:
BREAKING: MEREUM, THE DEMON KING – BOUNTY 5.1 BILLION BERRIES!
"HE IS A MEMBER OF THE VOIDREIGN PIRATES!"
"Is this the dawn of the New Rulers of the Sea?!"
The image on the front page was chilling—Meruem, calm and stoic, standing atop a field of corpses: CP0 and Holy Knights, fallen and broken. Kizaru was unconscious in the background.
Cross Guild Headquarters
Buggy dropped the paper. His jaw trembled.
"WHAAAAT?! 5.1 BILLION BERRIES?! Demon King?!"
Crocodile scoffed, arms folded. "That man destroyed CP0 and the Holy Knights alone."
Mihawk narrowed his eyes. "And now we learn… he's part of the Voidreign Pirates."
Buggy waved the paper frantically. "Why do all the monsters keep joining that crew?! At this rate, we're screwed!"
Red-Haired Shanks' Crew – Elbaf Coast
Shanks held the newspaper, his expression unreadable. His crew watched in silence.
"Another monster under that flag," Shanks murmured.
Benn Beckman exhaled smoke. "Voidreign is no longer just making waves… they're commanding the ocean."
Straw Hat Pirates – En Route to Egghead Island
The Thousand Sunny rocked gently as the crew read the newspaper.
"Demon King?! 5.1 billion berries?!" Luffy yelled, eyes bulging. "That's more than Kaido!"
Zoro crossed his arms. "And this guy wiped out CP0 and the Holy Knights? Interesting…"
Nami clutched the paper. "Voidreign again?! We've already heard about Jessie and Uta… but now this?!"
Usopp screamed. "We're doomed! Every new name in that crew has a bounty bigger than my nightmares!"
Robin looked thoughtful. "Meruem… The Demon King… the world is changing fast."
Sanji lit a cigarette. "Tch… I don't like the way this sea is shifting."
Jinbei added calmly, "If they're headed to Fish-Man Island, the tides will stir in more ways than one."
Blackbeard Pirates – Hachinosu Island
Blackbeard stared at the paper, eyes wide.
"Zehahaha… That guy… a Voidreign member?!"
He crushed the paper in his hand. "Interesting… very interesting."
Behind him, Coby still chained and bruised, lifted his head. "Voidreign... again…"
Marineford – Absolute Chaos
Marines flooded the war room, sirens blaring. Giant bounty posters flashed across the central board.
VOIDREIGN PIRATES – THE NEW RULERS OF THE SEA?
JESSIE "VOID KING" – 5.5 BILLION BERRIES
MERUEM "DEMON KING" – 5.1 BILLION BERRIES
UTA "WORLD DIVA" – 3.6 BILLION BERRIES
VASH THE STAMPEDE "THE GUNSLINGER" – 2.9 BILLION BERRIES
KUINA "SWORD SAINT" – 3.3 BILLION BERRIES
BLACKEYE "DEMON PET" – 3.2 BILLION BERRIES
SERAPHIM MIHAWK – 2.9 BILLION BERRIES
SERAPHIM HANCOCK – 2.9 BILLION BERRIES
A Vice Admiral shouted, "These bounties are above Emperor level! They've surpassed the Yonko!"
Akainu stood in silence, his fists clenched so hard blood dripped. "...Voidreign… has become a threat greater than Whitebeard or Roger ever were…"
Fleet officers whispered amongst themselves in terror.
"Are they… the new Pirate Kings?"
Mary Geoise – The Five Elders
One elder crushed the newspaper between his fingers.
"The Void King… Demon King… Diva, Swordsman, Seraphims… This crew is no longer an anomaly. It's a declaration of war."
Another elder muttered, "We must summon Imu-sama... This cannot go unchecked."
Back Beneath the Sea
As the Voidreign ship neared the giant bubble of Fish-Man Island, the sea around them shimmered with color. Mermaids and fish swam in curiosity, watching the legendary ship arrive.
Inside, the crew stood silently as the Den Den Mushi picked up the transmission.
"Captain," a voice from Fish-Man Island said, "The gates are open. We welcome the Voidreign Pirates."
Jessie nodded. "Let's go."
Meruem stood near the window, staring into the ocean with a calm smile. The title "Demon King" was already echoing across the seas—but for him, it had only just begun.