Great Sabaody War

**(This is a following arc right after the Water 7 Abduction)**

## About

The Great Sabaody War is one of the world's largest and perhaps most devastating events to have ever occurred. With a death toll reaching 1246, it includes the demise of renowned pirates, admirals, and numerous other members of many pirate crews and the navy.

## Pre-War

#### Execution Platform

In the sector 60-69 of the Sabaody Archipelago, construction of an execution platform has been finished. Placed beside the sea and partially extending over the water, it stands ready for the execution of the rookie Leno, a figure who is swiftly gaining notoriety.

When the Celestial Dragons arrived, Sengoku descended to the chamber where Leno had been held. Leno wore handcuffs, both connected to the ceiling, allowing him to barely stand. Sengoku used a key to unlock Leno's cell and swiftly replaced his long handcuffs with shorter chains, gripping them as they connected to Leno's new restraints. Leading Leno out of the cell, it appeared as if Sengoku was taking his dog for a walk.

Ascending to an upper floor, Sengoku and Leno entered a hall teeming with vice-admirals. Leno's handcuffs were removed, permitting him to eat despite the vice-admirals' presence. Leno enjoyed a bowl of ramen and a glass of water. Once he finished his meal, his cuffs were reinstated, and he was directed toward a sizable door. Swinging open, the door exposed Leno to blinding sunlight that stung his eyes after a week without such brilliance. This chamber was directly beneath the tribune where the celestial dragons and citizens were seated.

Outside, Leno unleashed a series of barks, aiming to startle the spectators on the tribunes. In response, Sengoku administered a stern smack to Leno's head and firmly held onto the chains that restrained him. Accompanied by other vice admirals, they were followed by recruits and marines already stationed on the battlefield. One vice-admiral, Kuzan, had been dispatched to gather the remaining vice-admirals, causing him to be temporarily absent.

Admiral Sengoku, Vice-Admiral Sakazuki, and Leno rode a small elevator, ascending to the execution platform. Upon their arrival, Sakazuki swiftly turned Leno around with considerable force, potentially causing him some discomfort. Although Leno couldn't see the ocean, he faced a tribune rapidly filling with people. Among them were civilians, Admiral Tsuru, Vice-Admiral Kuzan, the celestial dragons, and others. With a forceful motion, Sakazuki pushed Leno to his knees, a grin on his face. Observing this, Sengoku intervened by placing his hand on Sakazuki, displaying his displeasure.

Amid the event, many civilians hurled strange and disrespectful names towards Leno. In the midst of the uproar, Leno found himself laughing at the humorous monikers created for him. Contemplating whether this was truly the end, he decided to embrace the moment and shouted, **"Hayayayayaaay, what a funny crowd we have here!"** Despite his irritation with Sakazuki, Leno chose to overlook it and declared, **"You folks just don't get it. I've got no regrets in my life. This pirate life was a blast. At least I'm not trapped at home every day. You guys are boring. As pirates, you're free, you can do whatever you want! Hayayayaya!"** His laughter echoed, causing some parents to cover their children's ears.

Camera Snails were strategically positioned across all three tribunes, their lenses equipped to zoom in and capture flawless shots. These snails were meant to flaunt the authority of the Celestial Dragons. However, the live broadcast was restricted to opulent and affluent locales or marine bases. This restriction aimed to shield ordinary citizens from witnessing the distressing spectacle of the execution, a solemn occasion that demanded respect. **"Guess who's here!"**

Among the three specially reserved seats, a red-haired girl occupied the central spot. Seated beside her was a young girl, approximately 17 years old, her face adorned with a mischievous grin. Unlike the norm for the region, this girl's lengthy hair flowed downward instead of upwards. This was Shelly, an audacious youngster accustomed to obtaining whatever she wished for, even slaves like Leno. In their earlier years, Leno had been one of Shelly's captives. However, one day, he vanished without a trace. The sight of Leno's current predicament ignited immense delight within Shelly, evoking uncontrollable fits of maniacal laughter. Nevertheless, her amusement halted as a realization dawned upon her. **"MOTHER, where's MY Crowy-Powy human I was promised? You mentioned spotting one in the EAST BLUE, that destitute sea for the less fortunate!"**

#### Other places over the world

##### Sun Pirates

**"Hey captain, some news just dropped. Some kids are gonna get executed… but there's someone with the Fisher bloodline on here too…"** Jimbei said with an relaxed and curious voice, while reading the newspaper. **"Give me that. Disgusting, it's all humans. I'm happy the brat's gonna get executed!"** A annoyed and hot-headed Arlong said. **"Calm down, let me see this relative of mine… Hmmm, Yanyu? Sounds familiar."** Said Fisher Tiger, with an interested voice...

##### Sphinx Island

After their intense clash with Mihawk, the two pirates decided to seek some rest on the nearest island, Sphinx. Upon arrival, they headed to a local bar for some much-needed relaxation. Settling in, both Shanks and Hawkeye grabbed newspapers to catch up on the latest news and events in the world. **"Hey, miss, could you bring some booze for me and my friend?"** Shanks called out. After the battle with Shanks, they disagreed on their next move, but ultimately, Shanks led Mihawk to a bar on Sphinx. While Shanks aimed to relax, Mihawk found it rather pathetic. He noticed a newspaper and picked it up, learning about various events involving rookies and bounty posters. Although he wasn't particularly interested, he glimpsed a report featuring himself. **"I'll take a bottle of red wine,"** Mihawk ordered. Shanks had already consumed numerous bottles of beer and was reading the news, including reports about his former captain's rival, rookies in the East Blue, and even about himself. **"Hey, look! We're in the news, and my bounty is still higher than yours!"** Shanks joked, though Mihawk didn't appreciate the humor. While reading further, Shanks came across news of an execution and rookies who confronted a World Government organization. His mood suddenly shifted, as if something inside him snapped. **"Figarland... Mihawk, we've got somewhere we need to go,"** Shanks said, surprising his crew with his change in demeanor. Their confused expressions met Shanks' announcement. As the waitress brought his red wine, Mihawk quietly sipped it while perusing the news. The articles mentioned rookies he had heard about, piquing his interest. However, Shanks' sudden change from drunken laughter to annoyance intrigued him. It seemed something had triggered Shanks, but his crew remained oblivious. Whatever had set Shanks off appeared to be related to a certain Figarland kid. Just in case, Mihawk decided he would follow Shanks when he left. **"Do what you want, stupid redhead,"** Mihawk responded.

##### Fishman Island

Whitebeard and his crew left the bar, walking together as they headed toward the nearest newsstand. Their intention was to catch up on the latest events and news happening in the world. Among them, Marco The Phoenix took the lead and arrived at the newsstand first. Utilizing his Phoenix powers, he transformed his arms into wings, allowing him to fly over and grab several newspapers. With a display of his impressive skills, he soared back to the crew and kicked the newspapers towards them, efficiently distributing the papers to everyone. This saved them valuable time and ensured that everyone could quickly catch up on the latest updates. As they read through the newspapers, Jozu recognized the son of his former rival, jacksonbanner. **"Can't be! He had kids?"** Jozu exclaimed in surprise.

##### Sabaody Archipelago

###### Rayleigh

Tiger "Cai" Yanyu walked into Shakky's Rip-off Bar after a while of walking, hoping to maybe get some information about Rayleigh The Dark King and drink something. Now, she had to bend a bit to enter and she still touched all the sides of the door but she got in, now observing everyone and everything. And while doing that she walked to the bar but didn't sit down due to her size, those chairs are not big enough for her. The next thing she did is talk while again observing everything and everyone around: **"Can I get a bottle of wine?"** Shakky greeted the tall woman with a smile on her face. **"While of course, Young Lady."** Shakky grabbed a bottle of wine and gave it to Yanu. **"So what brings a rookie like you here?"** Yanyu knew when to be respectful and when not to, and now was the first case. Bar people know a lot of stuff, and so she had to be nice. After opening the bottle and taking a huge sip that emptied half of the bottle, she said: **"Well, I'm looking for help in unlocking the second form and mastering my Haki. I feel like I've been lacking in that category."** As Yanyu conversed with Shakky, Roux Drake entered the bar and asked for some red wine. He overheard the conversation and added: **"May I ask, do you know anything about Leno The Lion's execution? I heard it would be somewhere around here."** Shakky started to speak towards Yanyu, **"Haki, huh? Yeah, I know a douchebag that knows something about that category."** She then turned towards the red-haired boy, **"Yeah, Marine headquarters are building a whole stage for the execution. Poor boy."** Roux Drake pressed further, **"Alright thanks, also where can we find this supposed douchebag of yours?"** Yanyu's curiosity was piqued, **"A douchebag that knows something about that category... Oh really, a douchebag that knows something about that category. Well, it would be nice to meet this douchebag and maybe get some help. So please name your price for the location of this person."** She took another sip from the bottle of wine before placing it on the counter. "**A good wine..."** A regular-sized man walked into the bar, blonde hair with a few grey strands spread throughout. He addressed Shakky: **"So now I am douchebag, Shakky."** Roux Drake's eyes widened, **"Rayleigh, you're here! Remember me?"** Excitement filled him as he hadn't seen Rayleigh for years. He remembered Rayleigh since he used to be the vice-captain to his father. Yanyu chuckled softly to herself, **"By what this person said and what this red hair said, I can assume that he is the douchebag, Silvers Rayleigh, The Dark King, and the Vice-Captain of The Pirate King. This is quite an interesting turn of events... Also, red hair, keep your voice tone low, who knows who is listening..."** She spoke with a lower voice, unlike Roux Drake's enthusiastic tone. Rayleigh's presence brought a certain gravity to the situation. Rayleigh then talked with the rookies, and later agreed to train the bunch, learning both about armament haki, but Yanyu also about the art of the Observation and Drake about advanced knife skills. Others of the ocs also arrived later, joining the training session. **"Rayleigh, this is huge for us. We can't thank you enough,"** Roux Drake expressed with reverence. Revy B. Momoi joined in, **"Indeed, your guidance means a lot. And Yanyu, you did great out there. It's impressive how quickly you're picking things up."** Hiroshi Roux chimed in as well, **"Yeah, yeah, whatever. But seriously, thanks, Rayleigh. This is a game-changer for us."** Asher Ravenheart, feeling a bit out of the loop, added, **"I'll just nod since I don't really know what's going on, but if it helps us in this upcoming mess, then thanks."** Rayleigh responded to the gratitude, **"Just remember, this training isn't just about power. It's about understanding your own limits and pushing past them. Now, I'll take my leave. Train hard, and maybe one day you'll be legends in your own right."** The group responded in unison, **"Thank you, Rayleigh!"** With that, Silvers Rayleigh left the training area, leaving the group with a sense of determination and a newfound appreciation for the path they were on. *(This isn't 100% accurate, but a quick summary since it was very long and I had to leave out many parts about tension, jokes, lore, etc.)*

###### Crocodile

As he flipped through the newspaper, he came across an article about a brat who was going to be executed. However, he also noticed that his own bounty had been raised. **"Auhaha, who is this brat anyway?** **How does he have a higher bounty than me? He seems pretty stupid. Oh yeah, I think I've heard of him. He defeated the Ice King Wapol, auhahaha!"**