Bonney was truly young…
But her talent was just as monstrous.
Her bounty was entirely earned through sheer power on the high seas.
Leaving aside everything else, just her effortless mastery of her Devil Fruit abilities was enough to make Kidd, also a Paramecia user, frown repeatedly.
Defeating her…
Would be difficult.
In fact, one could say it was impossible.
With the Float-Float Fruit alone, she was nearly invincible in a one-on-one fight.
And it was clear… she wasn't someone who relied solely on her Devil Fruit abilities in battle.
Bonney descended from the sky, accompanied by an equally massive rock.
Upon closer inspection, there were two people standing on the rock.
"You all arrived just in time," Jack said, rubbing his wrists with a smile. "But that's fine—it'll save us a lot of unnecessary trouble."
After speaking, Jack jumped from the rock onto the deck.
Instantly, the entire ship sank noticeably.
However, for the seven captains of the Angel Grand Fleet, Jack was of little importance.
The woman carrying the massive spiked club was the leader they truly revered.
"Blood Rain Angel" Yamato.
She had been frowning the entire time, seemingly worried about something.
But this state didn't last long. Yamato quickly adjusted her expression and also landed on the deck.
"Boss! May you stay healthy and enjoy great fortune in battle!"
Originally a mafia boss, Capone Bege nodded solemnly toward Yamato.
In truth, the thing he had been most adept at in his life was being a traitor.
It was through constant backstabbing that he had risen to the position of mafia godfather.
Then, due to Michael's relentless crackdown on smugglers and organized crime, he resolutely abandoned his mafia identity and became a pirate.
But now… he couldn't muster even a shred of desire to betray anyone.
He had never felt such loyalty before.
Yamato's overwhelming strength had made him truly recognize the vast disparities in the world.
"Enough, Capone Bege. Save the flattery for later," Yamato waved her hand dismissively, then spoke seriously. "I'm sure you're all wondering why I've gathered you here."
The seven captains and Killer exchanged glances before nodding in unison.
They were indeed puzzled and curious.
After all, they had only recently been brought under Yamato's command… and now, suddenly, they were given orders for a full assembly.
No matter how you looked at it… something major was about to happen!
"The Angel Alliance is going to break the current stalemate and go to war with the World Government again."
A single sentence stirred up a thousand waves.
As captains of the Worst Generation, they all wore expressions of disbelief and shock.
The two largest organizations in the world…
Were choosing to break the stalemate and go to war again at this very moment!?
In the eyes of most people, the standoff between the Angel Alliance and the World Government would likely last for decades, only breaking when one side inevitably began to decline.
But who would have thought… the Angel Alliance would be so bold as to declare war outright!
However… what did this have to do with them, mere pirates?
"I know you might think this has nothing to do with you," Yamato nodded, then revealed a rare, sly smile from her pirate career.It looked exactly like Michael's expression.
"But there is one thing I need to confess to you all."
Yamato's words made everyone's hearts leap into their throats.
They stared intently at Yamato's mouth, afraid to miss a single word.
This was the first time the Fleet Admiral had ever been so open and honest with them!
And Yamato did not disappoint—with just one sentence, the Supernovas' entire worldview was completely shattered.
"First of all, I am not a real pirate. My true identity is a special envoy of the Angel Union."
Silence.
A long, heavy silence.
All the captains' mouths hung open, their eyes wide with shock, as if they might fall out and hit the floor.
This state lasted for a very, very long time.
Until Apoo, the quickest thinker among them, finally reacted.
"W-wait, I'm confused! A special envoy of the Angel Union!? Admiral! Aren't you Kaido's biological daughter!?"
"I am indeed Kaido's biological daughter," Yamato nodded, now able to say this without any burden. "But I am only his biological daughter... The one I have always respected is my adoptive father... Michael."
Michael.
Those three words carried more weight than any other.
In this context, they were met with silence and a devastating blow.
They simply couldn't understand—Michael's adopted daughter, becoming a pirate!?
A pirate!?
Are you insane!?
And judging by Jack and Bonney's expressions, they were already aware of this!
"No wonder, no wonder..." Urouge nodded thoughtfully. "Back when we became Supernovas at the same time, I heard rumors that the Admiral was originally a member of the Angel Union... I never expected it to be true, and with an even higher status than imagined."
She was Michael's adopted daughter, after all!
Even though Michael had been missing for a long time.
Just like Rocks, he had undoubtedly become the strongest of an era.
Fighting alone against the Five Elders and the former commander of the God's Knights... only to go missing after an attack by an Ancient Weapon...
Such a feat was truly earth-shattering.
"I know you may find this hard to accept," Yamato scanned the room, Conqueror's Haki already manifesting. "But... this is the truth. The Angel Pirates are actually a special task force of the Angel Union, and all of you are my crew members."
This statement left the captains both amused and exasperated.
Weren't they supposed to be pirates?
How did they end up as part of the Angel Union's official roster?
Still, they weren't dissatisfied.
As forces caught in the middle, pirates would inevitably align with one side.
It was only a matter of time.
"Admiral..."
"From now on, call me Captain."
"Alright, Captain," Kid nodded, his metallic mechanical arm spreading open. "The only thing I don't understand is... why has the Angel Union maintained such a long standoff with the World Government... only to suddenly declare all-out war?"
"Because... according to the internal announcement from the Angel Union..." Yamato took a deep breath and continued, "My adoptive father, my father, Michael, has returned."
Michael has returned.This single sentence instantly made the group of Supernovas flush with excitement, their breathing growing heavy.
In this world, admiration for strength is universal.
Even pirates revere Michael, a figure who has transcended the boundaries of factions.
"If you put it that way... then we have no objections," Kid nodded, then suddenly rubbed his hands together, revealing a somewhat shy smile. "So, uh... could I get your dad's autograph?"