Chapter 101: Chapter 101 The Name That Shakes the Seas
The next day, the headline *"Admiral White Dragon Defeats Ember, Repels Four Emperors Kaido!"* spread like wildfire across the world. This was no rumor; the accompanying pictures and the Navy's official report left no room for doubt.
The name of Admiral White Dragon, once questioned, now resounded across the seas as an indisputable force. Even the most skeptical corners of the pirate world had to acknowledge his might.
At the G8 base, cheers echoed through its halls.
"Sir, your name has shaken the world! The pirates won't dare to mess with us anymore!" exclaimed one of the officers, his face glowing with pride.
Satoru waved dismissively, though the pleased smirk on his face betrayed him.
"Titles are just titles. But, yes... this should make things quieter for us."
For years, the G8 base had been plagued by constant pirate skirmishes. Now, with Satoru's name synonymous with power, such harassment would likely cease.
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**On Onigashima, the Territory of the Beasts Pirates**
A dark cloud hung over Kaido's fortress. The oppressive atmosphere was punctuated by occasional thunder, a reflection of Kaido's foul mood.
Seated with his massive gourd of sake, Kaido drank heavily, his fiery glare silencing everyone in the room. Below him stood the infamous Three Calamities—Ember, Jack, and Quinn—none daring to speak. Ember, his body bandaged from head to toe, knelt in shame.
Kaido finally broke the silence.
"Ember. Do you understand the gravity of your failure?"
Ember clenched his fists, his pride stung as he bowed his head.
"...Yes, Kaido-sama. I acted recklessly and failed you."
Kaido's growl echoed in the hall.
"You're lucky I'm sparing you this time. But hear this—if you act on your own again, you'll spend years chained to my mine as punishment!"
"Yes, Kaido-sama!" Ember's voice trembled, both relieved and humiliated.
Kaido then turned his thunderous gaze toward Quinn and Jack.
"This admiral isn't someone you fools can mess with. From now on, no one touches that base or him. Do you understand me?"
Quinn, usually boisterous, nodded solemnly.
"Yes, Kaido-sama."
Jack added, "Understood, my lord. We will keep our forces in check."
As Kaido's voice grew quiet, the realization hit them all: Kaido, the unshakable Emperor, saw Satoru as a threat—a testament to the admiral's terrifying power.
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**Elsewhere: Cake Island, Territory of Big Mom**
The massive figure of Big Mom crushed a table as she read the news.
"Kaido's gone soft! Can't even deal with a single admiral? Bah!"
She turned to her son, Katakuri, standing silently by her side.
"What do you make of this *White Dragon*?" she asked, her voice sharp.
Katakuri, known for his composure and foresight, replied thoughtfully.
"Mother, underestimating him would be a mistake. This isn't just any admiral. The Navy wouldn't have promoted him if he weren't exceptional. Even among the admirals, he stands apart. His strength could rival ours."
Big Mom grunted, her eyes narrowing.
"Hmph. Let him try. If he crosses my path, I'll show him why I'm Queen of these seas."
Katakuri said nothing, but a flicker of concern crossed his usually unreadable face.
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**Back at the G8 Base**
Satoru stood on the balcony, the wind rustling his white cloak as he gazed at the horizon.
Kaido may have retreated, but Satoru knew this was far from over. The seas would only grow more chaotic, and his role as an admiral would place him in the center of it all.
"This is just the beginning," he muttered, his expression unreadable.
Below him, the cheers of his men continued to ring out:
"White Dragon! White Dragon!"