The Rise of a New Generation

(Mercator Combo: a member of the new generation. One of the leading pirates in the South Blue

**"The Rise of a New Generation"** Saga (新世代の台頭 Shin sedai no taitō) is a Saga in One Piece; The Aftermath. It that was preceeded by "The War of the Wabiest" Saga and then succeed by "H.E.L.L" & Kenzan Saga. Continuing on from the the devistating War of the Wabiest, many new pirates have now taken to the seas! Inspired by the War they had witnessed! As the marines scramble to minimize any loses and bring in new fresh faced marines straight out of the Academy or even skipping it, in order to face off against the rising pirate menance. Additionally, a surge in the Revolutionary Army's reputation after their involvement in the war leads to many wishing to join their cause. With a particular vampire rising to take the vacant seat left of Warlord left by the War's aftermath

This saga covers the rise in imfamny of the quite a few pirate groups in the south blue, west blue and north blue; such as the Long Don Pirates, The Family, Savior Pirates, Apex Pirates (Post Newton's Cradle) & Blackstar Pirates. As well as the growth and prominance of the G-7 Chaos Squadron alongside the starting out Falcon Squadron. Furthermore the expanded exploits and influcencial actions of the Cool Doodle Squadron in the East Blue as well as the Primal Squadron in the South. Furthermore, the formation of Pythios Blizzard: a group of escaped Impel Down Prisoners led by Taejin, which would include the later to be members of the White Hair Pirates: Hiroh & Cain Ulner. As well as the disolution of the Wolven Pirates; when their Captain, Dogtooth is revoked of his Warlord Postion and put on trial for his crimes.

This saga also covers indivdual character arcs such as: Clown David's Arc at Dorado's Circus with Mabi. Ikah's capture, Tamme's post Wolven Adventures. Post-Nimbus Izo. The Infamous L.G.R.R and Noah's Arrival at the Oasis as well as other individual arcs.

## The Formation of Pythios

With the Nimbus' disolution following Noah taking his leave and Izo & Cesar going their seperate ways from Taejin after the Break-in on Impel Down, the ambitious pirate would garner and win over several of the escapees from prison, forming a pirate crew known as **Pythios Blizzard.** Recruiting both Cain Ulner & Hiroh into his ranks upon his arrival at Graveldon, seeking to form a temporary alliance with fellow former nimbus member James, in an attempt to gain the powers of a Warlord by taking down a powerful pirate and bringing in their head

## Dino Ball Run

The Dino Ball Run is a race across Alabasta that offered the Soru Soru no Mi, to the person who was able to win the race. The Race was won by Hamza Guruh, who came in first just barely beating out second place participant; Kong Onikura, with Hiroh finishing in 3rd place. Despite being made of light and supposedly the fastest: James Cook was unable to finish the race.

## Little Garden Royal Rumble

The Little Garden Royal Rumble (L.G.R.R) was an event organised by Noah, advertising the Gomu Gomu no Mi as a reward for the winner of the battle royale; however it was in fact an elaborate trap to lure pirates to Little Garden in order to kill them regardless if they won or not, in order to collect their bounties, using decoy versions of the fruit hidden across the island in order to give the parcipants hope they could eat the devil fruit and survive. There were three battle-royales, each with roughly individuals that took place with only several known survivors, with one being Allister Smite and others being those of the interrupted third bout.

The first bout was won by Brock the Rock Cock, a pirate worth 5 Million, however, he was assassinated by Noah whilst celebrating his victory. During the second bout; Allister Smite had arrived for a challenge, unintrested in the fruit, dominating the second half and racking up a 68 body kill count before being declared the winner and deciding to leave without the prize. The third bout was interrupted by the atttempted assassination attempt by Assassins of Necrosis on Noah's life, resulting in the death of his son Falcon.