"*CLANG!* *CLANG!*

Nedris was currently clashing her blade to no effort against Tanjiro's.

"This is not good enough, if you can't defeat me, then how will you be able to stand against the rest of the Upper Moons?" Nedris said.

"You say that, but I know when you fought David earlier, you wasted a lot of your power." Tanjiro said.

"It is true, while I may be a Samurai, I am also a Devout. Using a powerful healing spell took much energy away." Nedris said.

"Then the best time to free you, is right now!" Tanjiro said attacking Nedris as the two clashed swords with Nedris being pushed back. "I don't have the scent of Tormal or Zenos Road anymore, it's likely they've decided to abandon the alliance. Which means it's just only you left. I promised I'd free you, and that's what I'm doing! And after that, Spade will have all his comrades back!"

"There is something you should know. Even though you all have defeated Upper Moon 6…another will eventually take their place." Nedris said.

"I know it won't be over until Muzan is dead. But I'll keep fighting if that's what it takes. I wont give up. Not on anything!" Tanjiro said preparing to strike. "I know where your Shard is… right there!" Tanjiro saw the opening thread near Nedris's heart and going for it.

"You're too slow." Nedris said, blocking Tanjiro's strike and prepared for her ultimate attack. "Forgive me… Tanjuro. Tsubame-gaeshi…Kaeshi: Setsugekka!" she called as a yellow energy circle appeared underneath her as she slashed across in a wide arc before following up with a downward slash. This attack would cut Tanjiro across the neck and bisect him in half….

Or so nedris thought, as Tanjiro suddenly disappeared instantly in a mirage.

"What…?" Nedris asked.

"Hinokami Kagura: Fake Rainbow!" Tanjiro announced as he was hidden away.

"A Sun Breathing Technique…." Nedris said. "Like father like son…"

"Now it's time to set you free!" Tanjiro said reappearing behind Nedris before she could react. "Hinokami Kagura: Phoenix Flash!" he called, disappearing in a flash of fire, before reappearing from fire in mid-air either upright, where he then performed a massive overhead circular slash.

"Well done…young Tanjiro." Nedris said as she collapsed. The shard of Spade's missing power soon appeared from her body as Tanjiro clamed it.

"It's done… all the Shadow Knights have been saved." Tanjiro breathed. "Now it's up to you two to win… Luffy, Jexi."

Meanwhile, Empress was breathing heavily as she slowly dragged herself through one of the castle's hallways.

"I must… not die. Have to escape…" she said. "I already sought my revenge in destroying the Divine Knights, avenging my clan, and saving Amica even if it was in vain." she added. "Now I have to keep living, for their sakes."

The halls of the castle then started to shake as she looked around before a rush of water came right at her.

"Water?!" she said as she was caught up in the rush as the water carried throughout all of the floors, putting out all the fires as it went. "Someone help…" she called out before she was grabbed out of the water.

"Easy there…don't need someone getting all washed up." Trish said as she and her father held the dragonblood on some dry land.

"W-Who are…" Empress muttered.

"We're bandits under the employ of House Wolffort and the Hero Alliance." Travis said.

"Honestly, we were rushing down to get to the armory but looks like we found you instead." Trish said.

"This water…" she said.

"Looks like the fish guy's handiwork. He and the ninja said they had a plan to put out the flames." Travis said.

"What was that rumbling? I've been sensing powerful auras clash all this time…"

"Oh…you don't know? Kaido is about to fall." Trish said. "Though to be honest, if he goes, so does the island so…guess we're all gonna fall." she smirked.

"No…I can't die…yet." Empress muttered.

"Don't worry…we got the gods of miracles and liberations on our side!" Travis said as he and Trish laughed.

"Gods…?" Empress asked in confusion, a bit unsettled by the father daughter bandit duo.

The Roof of the skull dome…

"So Jexi, whaddya think I should call that last attack I did?" Luffy asked.

"It was…uh…it was something." Jexi said as Kaido got back up as he started sending lightning their way. "Crud!"

"I got it!" Luffy said as he grabbed the bolts. "Gum Gum…Lightning!" he said sending them back at Kaido.

"Play games all you kids want! Abilities alone…cannot conquer the world!" Kaido said bashing the two. "Roger didn't have any Devil Fruit powers. Because even he knew…Haki transcends all things!" Kaido said as he attacked them relentlessly.

The two of them were bashed into the rubberized ground as they sprang back up to meet Kaido, who already had another attack ready.

"Destroyer of Death! Thunder Bagua!" Kaido said, bashing them with a Thunder Bagua even more powerful than before.

"No you don't!" Jexi said as the Luffy sigil on his cape went out as he grabbed onto Kaido and pulled him into the air. "We're ending this…before we can cause anymore damage." he said as multiple sigils dimmed. "Declare Spell: Empowered by the Fallen." he said as the spirits of Siege's allies stood by him. "Arctic Style: Frozen Ragnell." he said preparing a sword as it was coated in flames and ice. "Lightning Kata…" he said as he coated the sword with electricity. "Angel's Wrath." he said, adding darkness to the sword. "Seraphim's Light." he said, adding light to it. "Everyone here…with your abilities…we're going to win this!"

"We're… back!?" Geina asked in spirit form.

"I dinnae think fer long. Let's use wot time we 'ave and kick some major arse!" Nia exclaimed.

"Hey, guys!" Luffy called out to those watching as he had a massive haki-coated fist up in the air next to Jexi's sword. "We're gonna end all this. But the island is in the way…so we'll just hope it's moved out of the way in time." he said with a smile.

"Okay, I've seen Jexi and Luffy do some looney stuff when I was with them on the team, but this is the nuttiest of em all!" Peacock said.

"You have no idea." Ajna said.

"He's borrowed abilities from Hope, David, Ace, Mark, Siege and Richard. He's going for an all out strike." Izuku said.

"Very well. I'll take both your attacks. Tell me you two, did you know that 20 years ago, this countries greatest hero was burned to death?! Flame Dragon Torch!" Kaido said, changing into dragon form and engulfing his entire body in his own fire. "Ever since then this has become a lawless land. And now, 20 years later, you all are the heroes this world has waited for! Your attacks will not reach me. They'll melt to nothing first! Rising Dragon!"

"Well you're going down!" Jexi and Luffy said,

"Gum Gum…"

"Great Unite…"

"Flame…"

"Bajrang Gun!"

"Slash!"

"Bagua!"

Both sides collided as shockwaves were sent flying as the island was being rocked from the afterwaves.

Geina and the spirits Jexi called soon rose into the air, as Siege's eyes widened as he saw them after getting Rinkah back awake.

"What!?" Siege exclaimed.

"Let's do this! Fer Siege, Jexi, an' all our friends!" Nia yelled.

"I'm with you, let's teach this naughty man a lesson~" Camilla giggled.

"Whenever you're ready!" Hana smiled.

"Oh we are so ready!" Geina smiled as they all raised one hand to the sky.

"OUR HOPES COALESCE INTO A SINGLE STAR! UNITY STARDUST FLARE!" The four spirits yelled as a large beam column slammed down on Kaido as he clashed with Jexi and Luffy.

And yet, even with three attacks pushing against him at once, he still pushed back.

"Aaaagh… he's a tough one! Even tougher thn' Big Mom!" Nia said.

"But we're just as tough! Don't leave an ounce of strength! Pour it all out here and now!" Geina yelled.

"Right, as one!" Nia yelled as their beam suddenly got bigger and brighter. "Die you tanky piece o' spark!"

As they fought against Kaido, Jexi and the summoned spirits could see bits of Kaido's life. From his beginnings as a child soldier in the Vodka Kingdom. To a point where he was used as a political pawn in exchange for the kingdom joining the government. However, Kaido had escaped and later joined the Rocks Pirates. After their fall, he continued to fight and eventually formed the Beast Pirates where he was soon attracted to Wano to create weapons. To create a world where sheer might determined everything.

"...Poor boy. He had such admirable ambitions." Camilla mused.

"Yer not really thinkin' we should try an' save him…" Nia said in disbelief, before even questioning her own words. "Are ye?"

"This is saving him." Jexi said. "He's never known defeat. So we'll give him his first!"

"...Yer right, Jex." Nia smiled. "You 'eard the man! PUT YER BACKS INTO IT!"

"STARDUST EVOLUTION SPARK: RAGING SHINE BLASTER!" The four yelled as their beam became white hot!

"Rrrrrgghhhhhh…!" Kaido said pushing back with all his might, and as he did, he couldnt help but ask one simple question. "Tell me, Straw Hat! Jexi the Hunter! What kind of world… no… what kind of reality will you and your friends create?!"

"A world…where all are equal! Where no one has to go hungry!" Luffy said.

"And one…where peace is vast…and no one has to die fighting battles that only end in bloodshed!" Jexi said.

"...I think ol' Siege is in good hands wi' this bunch." Nia smiled as she looked at Geina who giggled.

"I agree, Nia. I totally agree." Geina smiled.

The power struggle soon came to a head as one of Kaido's horns broke off as the dragon went falling downward into the large hole Big Mom had fallen into earlier.

Elsewhere with Hiyori's Group…

"What…what was that…" Sachiko said before she accidentally pricked herself on a nail. "Wait…is this…"

"What do you know?" Orochi laughed as he started to transform. "That shaking loosened the nail." he said, transforming into a large serpent monster. "Well…if I'm going to hell…you all are coming with me! Watch me Oden, as I drag these ladies to hell with me!" Orochi said as he charged.

"I will end up going to Hell for I did one day… But today is not that day!" Cheetah said. "Yukimura, with me! Are you ready?"

"Right… Let's put an end to his tyranny once and for all!" Sachiko said.

"We'll all share a drink together once more…when we're in hell!" Orochi said before Cheetah and Sachiko moved as they went and severed his final head as the body collapsed.

"Whoa…we…we did it." Sachiko said.

"Hahahaha…you fools…I may be dead but the vengeance of the Kurozumi will never rest so long as the Kozuki live!" Orochi laughed.

Both Cheetah and Sachiko were about to move before Hiyori stopped them as she held up a fan.

"The Kurozumi…were born to burn!" she declared as she waved the fan as Orochi's head burned to ashes, ending the reign of the evil shogun.

"Looks like it's finally over, and this time for good." Cheetah said as the island rumbled as then the island was sent plummeting.

"The island is on a crash course. We're going down!" Crusadermon said.

"That means…Jexi and Luffy must have defeated Kaido." Sachiko said.

"Yes… At long last, it is finally over." Cheetah said.

"Uh…you know we're about to die right?" Crusadermon said.

"Nah, I don't think we're worried." Sachiko said. "Cheetah… I just want to say. You may not be close to a hero in a traditional sense, and certainly not the one everyone wanted, but… You were definitely the one we needed. We are honored to have fought alongside you all this time."

"I feel the same way, Yukimura." Cheetah said.

Outside the castle, Momonosuke was desperate as he finally managed to conjure the flame clouds needed to save the castle as it landed on the ground gently as he was exhausted as Jexi and Luffy fell from the sky towards Onigashima.

The Final Battle in the Skies over Wano

Winner: Formerly Kaido

Now Monkey D. Luffy & Jexi the Hunter

The Era of the Four Emperors is Over.

"Oh dear….quick, catch them!" Double D called.

"I got 'em, I got 'em, I got-!" Ed repeated as he ran to catch them.

And he did catch them…just not with his hands.

"...Got 'em!" Ed said from under Jexi and Luffy.

"Never change, Ed." Eddy chuckled as the rest of their group surrounded the two fighters. "Yo, guys! If you can hear me, say something. Anything at all."

"Geez…not so loud…" Jexi said weakly.

"You did it, fellas. You beat Kaido." Peacock said. "Gotta say, that was the best show I've ever seen."

"We didn't do it alone. We only won by combining everyone's abilities into a final strike." Jexi said.

Speaking of such, the spirit forms that Jexi summoned were seen walking to Siege and those with him, as they all shared solemn, knowing looks.

"It… looks like we're almost out of time." Nia smiled.

"You guys rocked. All of you." Mythra said with a bright smile.

"Hey, don't give us all the credit. Jexi and Luffy were doing the hard work." Hana giggled.

"But look who was helping them with the hard work!" Rinkah smiled. "Don't short change yourselves."

"Oh Rinkah dear, never change…" Camilla smiled.

Siege and Geina shared the longest of silent stares, before the two shared a kiss and hugged each other, tears shedding from both their eyes.

"You keep that blade sharp. I'll come and get you… one day…" Siege said, trying to keep his composure. "One day, we'll be together again."

"I know we will Siege… don't you go dying and joining us though. That's the last thing I want." Geina said firmly, trying to hold her own tears.

"No promises." Siege joked as Geina punched him as they shared a laugh, before their spirit forms began fading.

"Welp… back we go, again." Nia sighed.

"Keep strong Siege… we'll always be with you." Geina said, her tears turning into sparkles as the four of them whisked back to the realm of death, as Siege couldn't help but let his tears fall as he watched them go, yet again.

"So, Dave. Want to call it in?" Mayumi said.

"Yeah… I think I will." David said. "Hear me now, forces of Wano. Kaido and Big Mom have been defeated, and Kurozumi Orochi has finally been slain! Let the bell of rebellion toll and be heard across the land! Wano has finally been liberated!" he said as cannons were being fired at them.

"Hahahaha! Like Kaido would ever lose!" some of the remaining enemy soldiers said.

"You wanna test your theory?" Siege questioned them as he threatened drew Yato-Ragnell at their throats.

"He's right. Don't believe us? Then tell us… Where exactly is Kaido right now?" David asked.

"You guys are just liars. We're an Emperor's crew! There's no way…" they said.

"Stand down…now!" a voice rang out as Yamato stood tall. "We are alive because of their leaders' mercy. Continue to do this…and I will destroy you." they said as the enemy soldiers dropped their weapons.

"That's more like it." Siege said, sheathing his sword. "Shame I couldn't spill just a little more blood before all was said and done." He chuckled.

"It's better this way." David said. "After all, there is no more reason for them to fight. Attacking them now would make us no worse than Kaido."

"Just be glad it's over for good." Ace said.

The ground shook as they all looked out as a large undersea volcano erupted right before their eyes.

"Whoa…what just…" Pit said.

"Uh…it just occurred to me…that the hole Kaido and Big Mom fell through…could have led to a magma chamber." Giovanna said.

"Do you think they…" Al trailed off.

"Who knows? It's not worth speculating now." Esmeralda said.

"For right now, we won. And that's all we could ever ask for." Hope said.

"Yeah…. Yeah." Siege said, his voice a bit heavy however, as he walked away from the group, his allies following him.

"You're not gonna stay for the afterparty?" David asked.

"...Why should we." Siege said as he turned around. "There's still our own goals we have to complete… and… well, as you can see none of us are really much in a mood for a party." Siege said, Rinkah nodding, still holding slightly bitter emotions towards David from earlier.

"There's a lot of questions we still need answered… And a lot of our allies doing some digging." Pyra added.

Suddenly, Richard came in to see the conclusion, as he saw the several leaders gathered here.

"So… Kaido's down for good?" Richard asked the leaders.

"Yeah, bud. He's down and out. We're clear for heading back to the Golden Blaze." Siege answered Richard.

"You're really sure we can't stay? For even a moment?" Hop asked.

"…Say, mind if I stay for the after party?" Richard asked Siege. "I know that you're in a hurry to head back, with all that has happened. But I should take some time to have a drink down here. I likely could not be coming back to this little corner of existence for a while."

"Richard's right, man. Relax a little, you know? Take in the good times while you still can." David said.

Siege contemplated the words of Richard and David both, looking at the pendant five eighths of the way completed… before he pocketed it and reached into a portal, pulling out some drinks. "What the hell." He smiled.

"Sweeet!" Hop exclaimed.

"Well, whaddaya know? The Serious and stoic assassin has a laid back side." Mâku joked. "We're gonna be joining in the feast too, of course."

"Indubitably!" Ar-Kaius said. "Let it never be known that Uruks know how to celebrate a victory!"

"Shez, you want in on this?" Claude asked.

"Sure, why not. Course we gotta wait a little while our big heroes to recover." Shez said.

"I would also wish to partake in the festivities." Arval remarked, manifesting beside Shez in a flash of light. "I do want to take the first steps to understanding the people."

"You know, a celebration does sound good." Hapi said.

Siege was about to rejoin them when he realized something. "...Real quick before we start… anyone know where Ulti and Page One got off to? They said something to me earlier about our conversation being far from done."

"Enemies are accounted for." Sword said over a comm channel as the 502nd were handling a group of surrendering Beast Pirates. "We'll rejoin the main group once we've finished rounding up the remaining stragglers."

A sound behind him caused the former Imperial to turn around, seeing none other than a heavily injured Page One carrying a still unconscious Ulti on his back.

"Kaido…was beaten, huh?" Page One asked, without expecting an answer. "Then…there's only one place for us to go. Tell the boy…we're ready…for discussions." he said as he collapsed.

"I heard every word." Siege said, having sensed and locked on with Instant Transmission as he saw Page One collapse, as he looked up to the soldier and his team. "Would you mind moving on so we can have some private conversation time?"

"Don't think they'll do much talking for at least 6 hours, but sure." Storm said as he led his team in escorting the Beast Pirates away.

Siege soon walked up to the duo as he flipped out a spell card. "Declare Spell: Recovery Sign: Instant Boost." Siege said, a healing aura and rejuvenating aura coating the dino duo.

"Looks like…Kaido actually lost…this crew won't survive without him at the helm. It's finished." Page One said.

"But one thing's not." Siege said, folding his arms as he looked at the two. "I believe you said our conversation wasn't finished. I'm here. Let's finish where we began."

"Damn…I honestly hoped you would have been killed before now. But…no use backing out now." Page One said.

"So. Kaido's gone. We've beaten him and from the looks of things, Yamato will take the helm in cleaning up the scraps. I don't suppose you two had any contingencies should this come about?" Siege said.

"Not really…. What, are you expecting me to say "me and sis will be joining you."?" Page One asked.

"Not in the slightest." Siege stated bluntly. "You two still have loyalty to Kaido and I believe that lies here in Wano with Yamato as well. But I'm instead offering you something else: A way to keep each other safe." Siege stated. "I have many reserve units on standby for issues like these. If you two are ever in trouble… if you ever need help, or just need some company, we'll be on speed dial." Siege stated. "Though, I would be lying if I said there wasn't an offer to join my crew on the table."

"...Tempting. But I'd think you'd have your hands full with dealing with sis. No matter how many times I tell her not to, she doesn't listen to me. She sticks to me like glue. Its annoying and embarrassing." Page One said.

"It's nothing we couldn't deal with. I'll even make sure Sam stays far away from her." Siege chuckled. "But, take it from a brother who knows, clingy little sisters can indeed be annoying but… do you love her any less for it?" Siege asked.

"Ugh…no." Page One said. "Fine…you got a deal. We'll join you." he said as they shook hands. "Besides, it's natural for us to follow the strongest anyway."

"We're glad to have you on board. It may not be home for you, but we'll make things as comfortable for you two as possible." Siege smiled gratefully.

"Alright. Go and enjoy the party. When it's time to leave, count on us to be ready." Page one said. "I don't think we'd fit in anyway considering how they might react. Besides, Ulti may try going for those heroes again."

"I second that." Siege sighed as he chuckled. "I'll have Pyra, Mythra and Rinkah come pick you guys up when we're ready to go. Ulti should wake up soon thanks to my spell, I'll let you break the news." Siege said as he prepared to leave them and go to the party.

"Right, thanks." Page One said as Siege Instant Transmissioned away before sighing, looking to his older sister. "Break the news to her…. Yeah, easier said than done."