One Piece: Conquering Wanokuni at Start

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After the encounter with Zunesha, Zou Island—perched atop its back—came into view.

Due to a recent terrorist attack, the Mink Tribe had gathered in a state of heightened alertness. At the same time, a mysterious flying ship had been spotted in the skies above.

High above, at an altitude of over 20,000 meters, Alex descended toward the lush landscape of forests, rivers, and ancient buildings on Zunesha's back. The scene was both majestic and chaotic; the tremors caused by the elephant had left the town in disarray.

"You're the human who angered the elephant lord, aren't you?!"

Before Alex could even land, dozens of Mink warriors had already surrounded him. Their fierce expressions and combat stances radiated hostility, their eyes fixed on him like predators stalking prey. It was clear they were prepared to defend their homeland with their lives.

Living in isolation atop Zunesha, much like the country of Wano in its seclusion, the Mink Tribe had always been wary of outsiders. As a warrior race, their instincts were sharpened by generations of combat.

"Seize him! Offer him to Zunesha as a peace offering to soothe its wrath!"

"Human! You've come to Zou uninvited, and if Zunesha rejects you, we cannot let you leave alive!"

Angry voices erupted from the crowd, their fur bristling with tension. Despite their fury, none of the Minks attacked immediately. Their sharp instincts told them Alex was no ordinary human.

Alex, undeterred by their hostility, smirked. "If you think you can stop me, go ahead and try."

With a wave of his index finger, a deep rumbling filled the air. The old, dusty buildings nearby suddenly broke free from gravity, rising into the sky. In an instant, they multiplied, forming countless massive floating stones—hovering like a deadly meteor shower poised to strike.

The Minks were stunned. Their eyes widened in disbelief, and an icy dread spread through their ranks as they realized the enormity of Alex's power.

With a simple gesture from Alex, the hovering structures hurtled downward like a cascade of meteors.

"Stop them!" roared Blackback, the Gorilla Mink captain. His muscular frame crackled with electricity as he leapt into the air, his fists surging with power. With a thunderous punch, he shattered one of the falling boulders.

Around him, the other Mink warriors activated Electro as white arcs of electricity danced across their bodies. Each warrior charged forward, their animalistic instincts pushing them to defend their homeland from the deadly assault.

However, the onslaught was relentless. The meteors rained down in waves, crushing anything in their path. The immense weight of the rocks overwhelmed the Minks' resistance.

The sound of impact echoed across Zou—a deafening cacophony of destruction. The sheer force of the falling stones sent cracks rippling through the streets, turning much of the area into rubble.

"You bloody human!!"

Seeing his homeland reduced to ruins in an instant and his fallen comrades lying lifeless, Roddy, a buffalo Mink and one of the members of the Musketeers, roared with rage. Channeling his fury into his powerful bull horns, he charged straight at Alex in mid-air.

The sheer strength of Roddy's attack, amplified by the natural power of the Mink Tribe and his Electro-infused anger, was enough to shatter solid rock. Yet, his horns came to an abrupt halt against Alex's calmly outstretched finger.

"How can this be?!" Roddy gasped, his rage momentarily giving way to disbelief as his strongest attack was effortlessly nullified.

Alex, unperturbed, bent his index finger back against his thumb, preparing a casual flick.

Boom!

With a burst of power enhanced by Armament Haki, Alex released the flick, sending Roddy hurtling like a cannonball. The massive Mink warrior smashed into the ruined ground with enough force to create a crater. Gravel scattered in all directions, smoke and dust rising into the air.

When the dust cleared, Roddy's broken body lay in the center of the hole, utterly lifeless.

"Captain Roddy!!"

The other Minks froze, their shock palpable. Roddy, one of the strongest warriors under their kings, had been defeated instantly—without even landing a blow.

The sheer might Alex displayed was unlike anything they had ever encountered. Their faces, once full of determination, now mirrored fear and disbelief.

Amidst the mournful cries of the Mink warriors, Alex stood indifferent. He was a man whose strength now rivaled the strongest figures in the world. Against foes of this level, he didn't even need advanced techniques like Emission Haki. The raw power of his basic Armament Haki was enough to end the fight with a single move.

Landing softly among the ruins, Alex's mere presence sent the surrounding Minks scrambling back. Their ferocious resolve had vanished, replaced by the instinctive fear of a predator far beyond their ability to challenge.

"Stop!"

A commanding voice echoed across the battlefield.

From the distance, a jaguar Mink with long wavy blond hair, dressed in a green jacket and a deep green cloak, raced forward. It was Pedro, one of the most experienced warriors of the Mink Tribe and an advisor to the rulers of Zou.

At his arrival, the trembling Mink warriors seemed to regain a sliver of courage. Pedro's presence was like a balm for their shaken spirits, though the fear in their eyes did not disappear entirely.

Pedro's confident stride faltered as he caught sight of Alex. His expression shifted to one of shock and unease, his disbelief obvious.

Unlike the other Minks, Pedro had traveled the world, exploring its many dangers and wonders. He was familiar with the fearsome names that dominated the New World. And Alex was no stranger to him.

This man wasn't just a formidable pirate; he was the man who had defeated Kaido and claimed control over Wano Country—the land once ruled by Lord Oden. That Alex had come to Zou himself was nothing short of terrifying.

Alex's sharp gaze fell on Pedro, and he recognized him immediately. His sharp memory brought up the jaguar Mink from the Straw Hat crew's adventures in the original timeline. This time, in the absence of Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, Pedro had stepped forward as the de facto leader.

Pedro's voice wavered, his fear evident. "F-Flying Admiral..."

Even his normally commanding presence faltered under Alex's oppressive aura. The trembling in his voice betrayed the unease in his heart.

"King of Zou." Alex's voice was calm and devoid of emotion, but it carried an overwhelming weight. "Where is the Road Poneglyph?"

Pedro's pupils dilated, his body stiffening at the mention of the Road Poneglyph.

For a moment, he considered speaking, but his gaze was drawn back to Alex's cold, unreadable eyes. Those eyes seemed to pierce through him, stripping away all his secrets. Under that gaze, Pedro realized there was no use in hiding anything.