Blackbeard’s Arrival

The battlefield was a maelstrom of chaos. The Marines, Beast Pirates, Big Mom's crew, and the Straw Hats were locked in battle across the broken landscape of Raftel. The air was thick with the crackle of haki and the roars of powerful attacks, shaking the ground beneath them.

Amidst the mayhem, the battle between Luffy and Big Mom had reached a fever pitch. Kizaru's relentless laser barrage from above had thrown the battlefield into further disorder. Luffy, still barely standing after his victory over Kaido, was pushing himself to the limit in his Gear 5 form, bouncing and twisting around Big Mom's attacks, his eyes burning with resolve.

But suddenly, a shift in the atmosphere brought the fighting to a brief halt.

A menacing presence filled the battlefield. The very air seemed to darken and warp as a deep, sinister laugh echoed across the island.

"Zehahaha! What a sight this is... the world's greatest forces, all gathered in one place... for me to take advantage of."

Blackbeard had arrived.

The Blackbeard Pirates appeared on the horizon, their ship, the Saber of Xebec, cutting through the tumultuous seas as it approached the shores of Raftel. Blackbeard, standing at the helm, was grinning wildly, his dark aura radiating from his body as he used his Yami Yami no Mi powers. Behind him stood his powerful crew, including Shiryu of the Rain, Jesus Burgess, and Lafitte.

Blackbeard jumped down from his ship and landed heavily on the battlefield, his presence immediately changing the dynamic. His wild eyes scanned the chaos, taking in the sight of Luffy, Big Mom, and the Marines locked in combat.

"Looks like I arrived at just the right time, zehahaha! The One Piece is right here, waiting for me to claim it!"

Luffy, his body already worn from battle, noticed Blackbeard's arrival, and his expression darkened. His fists clenched as his body twisted toward the new threat. "Blackbeard... you!"

Blackbeard's grin widened, seeing Luffy's reaction. "Straw Hat, you've been busy, huh? Beating Kaido and now fighting Big Mom? But it's over now, because I'm taking everything!"

Without warning, Big Mom's attention snapped to Blackbeard. Her eyes flared with rage as she recognized the new contender.

"You... Blackbeard! What do you think you're doing here, you miserable coward?!" Big Mom bellowed, her massive sword Napoleon crackling with flames as she swung it in Blackbeard's direction.

But Blackbeard wasn't intimidated. His body began to glow with the swirling blackness of his Yami Yami no Mi powers. With a wicked grin, he raised his hand, and the darkness began to expand, swallowing the surrounding air. "Zehahaha! Big Mom, you're strong, but against my darkness... nothing survives!"

Blackbeard unleashed his Black Hole technique, the darkness spreading out to engulf Prometheus and Zeus, the powerful homies created by Big Mom's Soru Soru no Mi. The homies shrieked as the darkness absorbed them, their power draining rapidly.

"What?!" Big Mom screamed in disbelief as her homies weakened under the force of Blackbeard's darkness.

"Your powers are nothing to me! The darkness devours all!" Blackbeard laughed, his Yami Yami no Mi powers beginning to negate Big Mom's abilities. Prometheus flickered and dimmed, Zeus' lightning crackling weakly before disappearing.

Big Mom, enraged, charged at Blackbeard with all her might, swinging Napoleon down at him. But Blackbeard stood his ground, and with his other hand, unleashed the power of the Gura Gura no Mi, causing the very air to quake. The shockwave met Big Mom's attack head-on, creating a massive explosion that sent shockwaves across the battlefield.

Luffy, watching the intense clash between Blackbeard and Big Mom, was torn. He knew Blackbeard was a grave threat, and every instinct told him to take down the man who had caused so much pain. But his body was worn from fighting Kaido, and Big Mom still stood between him and the One Piece. He gritted his teeth, knowing he had to focus on the battle at hand.

Before Luffy could make a move, however, Blackbeard's laughter echoed once more.

"Zehahaha! You're distracted, Straw Hat! I'll take care of you soon enough!" Blackbeard roared, his darkness flaring as he clashed with Big Mom, their massive attacks colliding and shaking the island itself.

In that brief moment of distraction, Kaido, though defeated, managed one final act of defiance. He raised his massive club and swung it with his remaining strength, aiming directly at Luffy. The blow struck Luffy squarely in the side, sending him crashing into the side of Raftel's mountainous terrain.

"Luffy!" Zoro shouted, rushing toward his captain, but his path was immediately blocked by a dark figure.

"Where do you think you're going, Roronoa Zoro?" Shiryu of the Rain appeared, his body nearly invisible as he activated his Suke Suke no Mi powers. His blade gleamed with intent, and his eyes locked on Zoro's.

Zoro's eyes narrowed, recognizing the challenge before him. He had just emerged victorious against King, but Shiryu was a swordsman of a different caliber—one who would use every trick and underhanded tactic to win.

"You're not getting past me, swordsman." Shiryu's voice was cold, and with his invisibility powers, he vanished from sight, leaving Zoro to rely on his Observation Haki to sense his opponent's presence.

"So, you're the one who took Absalom's fruit, huh? Doesn't matter... I'll still cut you down." Zoro muttered, his hand on the hilt of Enma as he focused his haki, tuning in to Shiryu's movements.

Shiryu reappeared behind Zoro in an instant, his sword already in mid-swing. But Zoro was ready. In a blur of motion, he unsheathed Enma, parrying Shiryu's invisible strike with precision. Sparks flew as their blades collided, the force of their haki creating a shockwave that shook the ground beneath them.

"I can see you... even if you try to disappear." Zoro's voice was steady as he turned to face Shiryu, his eyes filled with intense focus. His haki flared as he entered his Three Sword Style, preparing for an intense duel.

Shiryu grinned, but there was a flicker of unease in his eyes. "You're stronger than I thought... but this fight isn't over."

The two swordsmen clashed again, their blades moving at blinding speeds, each strike filled with lethal intent. Zoro's Conqueror's Haki surged through his swords, while Shiryu used his invisibility to try and outmaneuver Zoro, but the Straw Hat swordsman's senses had reached their peak after his battle with King.

As the battle raged on, Blackbeard's crew began to take advantage of the chaos. Jesus Burgess charged through the battlefield, his monstrous strength allowing him to topple the weakened Beast Pirates and Big Mom's forces. Lafitte, using his hypnotic powers, began to manipulate the weaker-willed soldiers, turning them against each other.

"We'll take it all, Captain!" Burgess yelled, his laughter booming as he smashed his way through the battlefield.

But even with Blackbeard's advantage, the Straw Hats were not backing down. Sanji, Franky, Jinbe, and the rest of the crew stood their ground, pushing back against the invading Blackbeard Pirates. The battle was turning into an all-out war, with no clear winner in sight.

As Luffy struggled to get back on his feet, blood dripping from his mouth, his eyes locked onto Blackbeard once more. His body ached, and he knew he was reaching his limit. But there was no way he would let Blackbeard claim the One Piece.

The battle for Raftel was reaching its climax, with all the major players converging for the ultimate prize. The fate of the world, the future of the seas, and the title of Pirate King were all at stake, and the final showdown had only just begun.