Chapter 250: The Four Emperors’ Reactions—The World Moves!

Chapter 250: The Four Emperors' Reactions—The World Moves!

For countless years, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit had remained a mystery, its whereabouts unknown.

Even the World Government, with its vast intelligence network spanning the entire sea, had failed to locate it.

But now, the legendary fruit's power had resurfaced!

The news spread like wildfire, shaking every major power across the seas.

It didn't matter who currently possessed the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

What mattered was that if any faction could recruit the user and train them even slightly, they'd gain an Admiral-level combatant.

And Admiral-level strength represented the peak of power in the world!

How could anyone not be tempted by such a prize?

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Marine Headquarters: Marineford.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku convened an emergency meeting with the top brass of the Marines.

"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit user must be recruited into the Marines!"

"This mission is non-negotiable!"

Sengoku's tone was severe as he addressed Admiral Aokiji and Admiral Kizaru.

"Sigh…"

"Yes, sir."

Both Aokiji and Kizaru responded reluctantly.

They'd just returned from a prior mission, only to be sent out again.

Even pack animals aren't worked this hard…

But complaints aside, they knew the truth.

This matter was far too important.

Only top-tier Admirals like themselves could handle such an operation. No one else would suffice.

"That damn Garp…!"

"Get your ass back here!"

"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit user has appeared!"

Having assigned the Admirals, Sengoku picked up a transponder snail and, in front of the entire high command, roared into it.

He couldn't risk this mission failing.

Even with Aokiji and Kizaru on the job, Sengoku wasn't fully confident.

He needed a guarantee.

And that meant dragging Vice Admiral Garp out of retirement—whether he liked it or not.

"Yeah, yeah… Got it."

"Tch. Can't even enjoy my damn vacation."

Click!

The line went dead.

But Garp hadn't outright refused, which meant he had accepted the task.

Only with Garp joining the hunt did Sengoku finally breathe easy.

He began issuing further deployment orders without hesitation.

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Wano Country: Onigashima.

On the stormy island fortress of Onigashima, the Beast Emperor, Kaido, was—as usual—completely drunk.

Staggering around, he hollered and laughed like a madman, occasionally smashing things for no reason.

None of his subordinates dared to laugh.

Unless they had a death wish.

Suddenly, King, one of the Three Calamities, strode into the room.

Ignoring Kaido's drunken stupor, King cut straight to the point.

"Captain, we've confirmed it."

"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit has appeared."

"Nani?!"

"Rumble-Rumble Fruit?!"

"Where?!"

The haze in Kaido's eyes instantly cleared.

"Near Jaya Island, on the Grand Line."

King's voice remained calm.

The moment the words left his mouth, Kaido didn't wait another second.

He immediately transformed into his Azure Dragon form, coiling into the sky and flying off at breakneck speed.

King, hidden behind his mask, could only sigh in exasperation.

There he goes again…

Kaido never thought things through.

Always charging in without a plan, leaving his subordinates to clean up the mess.

But King had anticipated this.

With the Beast Pirates' Headquarters in Wano needing protection, he couldn't leave himself.

Instead, he ordered Jack the Drought to follow Kaido and provide backup.

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Whole Cake Island.

In the heart of Totto Land, Big Mom was happily indulging in a mountain of desserts.

At that moment, Katakuri, her most trusted son and strongest Sweet Commander, stood waiting outside.

Though no one dared disturb Big Mom while she ate, Katakuri had waited long enough.

Once she finished, he entered the room and relayed the news.

"Mama~ma!"

"Katakuri! Bring me that Rumble-Rumble Fruit user!"

"No excuses!"

Big Mom didn't even hesitate.

To her, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was simply another treasure to add to her collection.

Success or failure didn't matter—her orders were absolute.

"Understood."

Katakuri nodded, his expression unchanging.

But despite his agreement, he couldn't personally leave.

Someone had to stay and manage Whole Cake Island.

After some quick deliberation, Katakuri chose Cracker and Smoothie—two of the Three Sweet Commanders.

With their combined strength and reputation, they'd surely intimidate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit user into submission.

And if they failed?

Katakuri would personally step in and finish the job.

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Hive Island.

"Pops! Look! It's the Rumble-Rumble Fruit!"

Marco, the Phoenix and Whitebeard's right-hand man, burst into the room, waving the latest intelligence report.

"Kurararara!"

"You're still such a brat, Marco."

"All this fuss… over one Devil Fruit user?"

Whitebeard chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.

But there was warmth in his laughter, as if pleased by Marco's enthusiasm.

"Pops! This isn't just any fruit—it's the Rumble-Rumble Fruit!"

"I'm going to capture the user and bring him back—to fight alongside us!"

Marco wasn't just excited.

He was desperate.

As the ship's doctor, he was painfully aware of Whitebeard's deteriorating health.

No amount of medical skill could reverse the effects of age.

If the Rumble-Rumble Fruit user joined their ranks, they'd gain not only immense power but also a way to shield Whitebeard from further burdens.

"Enough, Marco."

"You're not going anywhere."

"This fight isn't for you."

Whitebeard's tone grew stern.

Unlike Marco, he saw the bigger picture.

Wherever the Rumble-Rumble Fruit appeared would soon become a bloodbath.

A battlefield of monsters.

Marco, despite his strength, wasn't powerful enough to survive such chaos.

And Whitebeard valued family above all else.

No fruit—no matter how powerful—was worth the life of a son.

"But, Pops…!"

"No buts!"

"I've got another task for you."

Whitebeard pulled out a bounty poster and tossed it to Marco.

It bore the face of Portgas D. Ace.

"Ace…?"

"I like that brat," Whitebeard grinned.

"Bring him here. See if he's worthy of becoming my son."

Marco blinked in confusion.

But seeing how serious Whitebeard was, he didn't question the order further.

"Got it, Pops!"

Without hesitation, Marco gathered a small team and set sail.

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Unknown Waters.

On a seemingly ordinary island, the Red-Haired Pirates lay sprawled across the beach, snoring loudly.

The remnants of last night's wild party surrounded them—empty bottles, half-eaten food, and discarded clothes.

"Brrrrr! Brrrrr!"

The transponder snail buzzed urgently.

Benn Beckman, ever the responsible one, rubbed his temples and answered the call.

"Yeah? Speak up."

The voice on the other end practically screamed the news:

"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit has appeared!"

"Mm."

"Got it."

Click!

Beckman ended the call without another word.

Rumble-Rumble Fruit?

Big deal.

Knowing Shanks, Beckman doubted the captain would care about chasing power.

He didn't even bother waking the others.

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The appearance of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit had set the world ablaze.

The Four Emperors had each taken action, as had the Navy Headquarters.

But they weren't the only ones.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea, countless pirate crews, and the underworld's darkest factions all mobilized.

Each hoping to claim the prize for themselves.

The hunt had begun.

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