"Video Through Anime: Inventory of the Top Ten Combat Ceilings"

Ah, this...

Red-Haired Shanks is truly fearless. Even when facing the enraged Kaido of the Beasts, he dares to rely on his reputation to intervene.

The people of the pirate world, along with countless pirates, are watching this live broadcast.

"Kaido is terrifying! But... is this guy really Red-Haired Shanks? Since they're both Yonko, their strength shouldn't be too far apart, right?"

"Holy crap! What is that?! Is this the battle between Emperors of the Sea?!"

"These guys are monsters! If I were there, I'd probably be scared to death! Battles between monsters are truly terrifying!"

Kaido of the Beasts completely disregards Shanks' attempt to reason with him. Or rather, he doesn't even consider Red-Haired Shanks, a fellow Yonko, to be on the same level as him.

"Your subordinates trampled on mine, and now you expect me to give you face?! Don't think that just because you got your position as a Yonko with the Navy's backing, you can be my equal!"

On screen, the once-clear sky is suddenly covered by dark clouds. Kaido, like a demonic god descending upon the world, merges his rage with the storm clouds, summoning lightning from above.

A massive spiked kanabo is pulled back to its limit, and in the storm, multiple bolts of lightning strike down like electric serpents, coiling around the weapon.

"Thunder Bagua!!!"

The sheer power of this attack causes a phenomenon that leaves all viewers of the livestream in stunned silence.

They had always believed that Edward Newgate, Whitebeard, was the world's strongest man. But now, just one move from Kaido has left them all in shock!

This kind of power!

Even a mountain would be reduced to rubble!

Genos grips his phone, eyes wide with shock. Who is this? Kaido?

Even if he unleashed his full firepower and operated at maximum capacity, he wouldn't even reach one percent of the power Kaido displayed with a single swing!

Why isn't this guy ranked on the leaderboard?

"Sensei, by the looks of it, this monster's strength is at least dragon-level."

Saitama, with his shiny bald head, watches the livestream with interest.

"Looks pretty strong! Maybe he can take a punch from me!"

...

At Marine Headquarters, in the central conference hall, even Sengoku is shocked by Kaido's strength.

"Have the monsters of the New World really reached this level? This is terrifying! I don't know if Red-Haired can stop Kaido."

Garp sits nearby, munching on potato chips with an indifferent expression.

"Yeah, he's pretty strong. If this were ten years ago, I would've chased him to the ends of the earth. But I'm old now..."

The three Marine Admirals watch the screen with serious expressions, exchanging glances.

"Has the strength of the Yonko really become this terrifying?"

"If Red-Haired can't stop Kaido, then whether or not he's targeting Whitebeard, Marineford is doomed. Should we inform the Five Elders in advance, Fleet Admiral?"

"The Yonko are so scary~"

Sengoku hesitates after witnessing Kaido's display of power.

"Let's wait and see. But what really intrigues me is the background of this so-called 'author.' To be able to safely conduct a cross-anime projection in Wano Country... just thinking about it is unsettling."

...

Luffy, currently on his way to Marineford, happens to be watching the livestream.

"Oh!!! It's Shanks! Shanks is in Wano!"

Seeing Shanks, Luffy jumps up excitedly but quickly realizes the gap between himself and the Yonko.

Will he ever reach that level?

But that's precisely why he must become the Pirate King!

"Kaido! One day, I'll defeat you!"

...

"Ma ma ma ma... Kaido, it looks like you've run into trouble. But with your strength, a mere Shanks shouldn't be able to stop you, right? The Tea Party is about to start. Kids, where are my cream puffs?!"

On Whole Cake Island, Big Mom claps her hands joyfully, thinking about the delicious food she's about to eat, her face brimming with happiness.

Her many children, however, are horrified by Kaido's display.

It's just as terrifying as when their mother has a hunger pang!

Absolutely terrifying!

...

Even Beifeng, the streamer, is fired up. He recalls how, in the anime, Kaido used a single "Thunder Bagua" to instantly knock out Luffy in his Fourth Gear form—completely outclassing him!

Too awesome!

"Kaido is still as fierce as ever!"

...

"Of course I know your strength, or I wouldn't have brought my crew here to talk to you."

Facing the overwhelming force of Kaido's "Thunder Bagua," which seems to warp the surrounding space, Red-Haired Shanks remains unshaken.

He instantly draws his sword, his speed so astonishing that many viewers can't even catch his movements.

Kaido's kanabo is even larger than Shanks himself.

Comparing their sizes, to someone unfamiliar with Shanks' true strength, it looks like a mere insect trying to shake a giant tree—utterly overestimating himself.

"It's over! This guy is definitely going to be smashed into paste by that monster's club!"

"Who is he? He's got guts, but how many people in the world can even block an attack like this?"

"That 'Thunder Bagua' looks like just a basic attack for that monster!"

Luffy watches the broadcast, fully aware of Shanks' strength, but even he can't help worrying in the face of Kaido's overwhelming presence.

"Shanks!!!"

Back at Marine Headquarters, neither Sengoku, Garp, nor the three Admirals show much reaction.

Since Shanks is a Yonko, his strength is certainly not to be underestimated.

If he couldn't even block Kaido's basic attack, then he'd be unworthy of his title.

On screen, the air crackles with thunder. Kaido's dragon scales emit a deep blue glow, his horns looking more menacing than ever, his muscles tensed to the limit.

Shanks, in contrast, merely holds his sword—Griffin—horizontally in front of him, showing no fear at all.

Boom!!!

Before Kaido's kanabo and Shanks' sword even make contact, their overwhelming Conqueror's Haki collides.

The impact triggers landslides and tsunamis, causing the ground to collapse. Buildings around them are reduced to rubble in an instant.

Weaker individuals caught in the shockwave collapse and die on the spot under the pressure of two top-tier Conqueror's Haki users clashing.

"Wano Country is my territory!!!"

The two remain locked in place for about three seconds before Kaido's right arm bulges with muscle, his Conqueror's Haki erupting in full force.

Shanks is blasted backward but only takes three steps before stabilizing himself.

Hiss...

Everyone watching the livestream collectively gasps in shock.