Sailing: A Retired Veteran Awakens with Genryusai Template

The Aftermath of Bai Ye's Overwhelming Power

As Bai Ye displayed his overwhelming strength to the world for the first time, the consequences reverberated far and wide.

A Naval Headquarters elite Vice Admiral and five warships, equipped with the latest weapon developed by the Marine Science Division—the "Pacifist"—were completely wiped out at sea with a single strike.

The news sent shockwaves across the Grand Line and even the entire world, shaking the very foundation of Marine authority.

The Global Reaction

Thanks to the widespread use of Projection Den Den Mushi and Recording Den Den Mushi, Bai Ye's devastating attack on the Marine fleet was captured in vivid detail.

Every moment of the destruction was broadcasted and disseminated, sparking a sensation akin to a massive earthquake across the seas.

Marineford – Naval Headquarters

"Bai Ye... Former Colonel of the North Blue G-64 Branch. Joined the Marines in the Sea Circle Calendar 1480. Served for 40 years without a single blemish on his record. Completed 694 missions to eliminate pirates. Sustained 67 injuries. How could someone like him do something like this?"

Marshal Sengoku's voice was filled with disbelief as he read through Bai Ye's service record in his office.

The man described in these records gave no indication of any motive for attacking the Celestial Dragons. It simply didn't add up.

Sengoku sighed and tossed the file to the goat chewing on paper in the corner. This mystery didn't matter at the moment. What mattered was the sheer audacity of Bai Ye's actions.

This retired veteran had stepped into the Grand Line and delivered a blow that could only be interpreted as a declaration of war.

Sengoku had initially felt confident. With the Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel leading the fleet and the newly developed "Pacifist" units in tow, there seemed little chance of failure.

The operation was meant to demonstrate Marine dominance, discourage opportunistic forces from exploiting the upcoming war with the Whitebeard Pirates, and strike fear into all who dared challenge the Marines.

But suddenly—

"Marshal Sengoku! Urgent news!"

A Marine burst into the office, his tone frantic.

Sengoku's face turned grim.

Was this the Whitebeard Pirates making a move?

New World – Kingdom of Dressrosa

"D-Doflamingo! There's breaking news from the first half of the Grand Line!"

Torrepol, a top cadre of the Donquixote Family, stumbled into the palace, clutching a Den Den Mushi. His face was pale, and his usual composure had been replaced by an expression of pure fear.

Even Doflamingo, lounging in his chair with his signature grin, felt a flicker of surprise at Torrepol's shaken demeanor.

Revolutionary Army Headquarters – Baldigo

"H-How did this happen?!"

"Marine... lost?! This can't be real!"

"Could the intelligence Kuma provided have been wrong?!"

In the dimly lit combat conference room of the Revolutionary Army, disbelief filled the air as the latest news from the Grand Line was relayed.

The Revolutionary Army had been well aware of the Marine's secret weapon, the Pacifist. Their intelligence from Kuma had revealed its devastating power, and it was expected to play a crucial role in the looming war against Whitebeard.

So when word spread that Marine had dispatched pacifists to eliminate Bai Ye, everyone assumed the veteran's fate was sealed.

But the reports said otherwise.

"The Marine task force sent to destroy Bai Ye... failed!"

The room fell silent, the weight of the revelation suffocating.

It wasn't just that Marine had lost.

When the Revolutionary Army received footage recorded by a Den Den Mushi, showing the battle in vivid detail, the silence deepened.

The images showed not just a defeat—but an utter annihilation.

Despite deploying the pacifists, Marine's forces had been completely obliterated.

"How... how could one man achieve this?" someone murmured, breaking the silence.

The video left everyone with an unshakable impression: Bai Ye's power was beyond anything they had imagined.

Whitebeard Pirates' Base

"Dad! We've got breaking news from the first half of the Grand Line!"

Marco, the First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, descended from the sky, his blue flames flickering as he landed beside Whitebeard.

"Gu la la la, it must be big news to get you so worked up!" Whitebeard chuckled, his booming laugh echoing across the deck of the Moby Dick.

Marco scratched the back of his head, letting out a small sigh.

"When do I ever surprise you, Pops?" he replied with a wry grin before his expression turned serious.

Whitebeard's eyes narrowed slightly. "Alright, what's the news?"

Marco straightened, his voice steady but grim.

"The Marines sent a fleet to destroy that 'lunatic' Bai Ye. They failed."

Whitebeard raised an eyebrow. "Failed, huh? Looks like Sengoku made a rare miscalculation."

Marco shook his head. "It's worse than that, Dad. That's not the surprising part."

"Oh?"

"The surprising part... is that Bai Ye only needed one strike."

"One strike?"

Whitebeard's massive frame shook with laughter. "Gu la la la! A monster in hiding, eh? It seems Sengoku's in a tight spot this time."

His eyes drifted to the ongoing coating work on the Moby Dick, the massive ship preparing for the journey ahead.

"This... could be an opportunity," he muttered, his tone thoughtful.

The World Watches

The aftermath of Bai Ye's attack rippled through every corner of the world. From Marineford to the Revolutionary Army, and even to the infamous Whitebeard Pirates, the impact of this single event could not be overstated.

The image of Bai Ye standing amidst the inferno, his overwhelming power on full display, was now seared into the memories of all who witnessed it.

The balance of power on the seas had begun to shift.