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Each of Dr. Vegapunk, Saul, Professor Clover, and Donquixote Homing turned their gaze towards the silent Brook, who had remained quiet since the unfortunate scene began in the manga.
Even Doflamingo and his brother Rosinante, as well as Enel, Mihawk, and Issho, cast a sidelong glance at Brook. After all, Brook, Franky, and Robin were the only Straw Hat crew members present in the real world.
"Bartholomew Kuma... This fellow... truly... fufufu~" Doffy chuckled after Sanji disappeared.
"What exactly is happening, my brother?" Rosinante asked with teary eyes.
"What's happening? It's total destruction of the crew in a sense... Even if this destruction will benefit them later, it doesn't change the fact that they've suffered an unprecedented setback." Doffy's answer was clear and precise.
"That's meaningless... This man won't kill them, as this fat man said he's sending them soaring to the other side of the world for only three days and three nights... Boring," Enel said disdainfully.
"Look at this scene..." At that moment, Issho spoke, pointing to a specific scene, where Kuma approached Rayleigh.
"Hmm, he must have told him something positive, given Rayleigh's calm reaction," Mihawk said in a calm tone.
"Oh, I see now. Fufufu~ So, if we consider that Rayleigh is the crew's only ally in this battlefield, his calmness to this extent signifies only one thing."
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"I see that this is a rescue operation... sigh~" Brook sighed after understanding the complete picture clearly.
"But... seeing Luffy in this state breaks my heart... Oh, though I don't have a heart since I'm dead, Yohohoho!"
"This is the first time I've seen Luffy cry in such vulnerability... How saddening," Homing said sadly.
"I don't know if there will be another scene after the Ohara incident that truly makes me feel sorrow... In that flashback, I truly learned that men and rocks can cry," Clover sighed sadly before continuing.
"No worries, man... Derishishishi! Everything will be alright. When the Straw Hat pirates reunite, they'll be able to smoothly sail in the new world."
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"… What the hell… What do I do…!!?" Luffy fell to his knees in despair.
"Haa… Haa… That's definitely not a normal situation over there…!! I'd like to help them… But I'm getting old. Haa…" Rayleigh felt sadness after seeing the current condition of the kids who came to rescue them, but unfortunately, he couldn't fend off Kizaru for a period of time.
"You're stopping a Marine Admiral on your own and you want more? Give it a rest, you're making me look bad here." Kizaru became annoyed by Rayleigh's sighs, dealing with him like a nuisance rather than a respected admiral.
"You're the Dark King Rayleigh…?"
Suddenly, Kuma moved to Rayleigh's side.
"…! Kuma…" said Kizaru.
"—————...." Unfortunately, Kizaru couldn't discern what Kuma said to Rayleigh at that moment.
"You're asking me… To trust you…?" said Rayleigh.
"That's up to you… my own position is becoming precarious," replied Kuma.
"Just what are you doing… Kuma?" Kizaru asked with curiosity.
"I have no obligation to cooperate with the Marines unless the Government is directly involved… I won't answer your questions." This time, Kuma made it clear to Kizaru that he wasn't obligated to tell him anything.
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The crews of Roger and Whitebeard began boarding their ships, preparing to set out on their separate paths.
"Gurarararara, Rayleigh... People will think after this arc that you're weak and cowardly... Seeing the crew disperse in front of you directly, yet you're helpless." said Whitebeard from his Moby Dick ship.
On Oro Jackson said Roger; "Don't listen to his nonsense, Rayleigh. Your counterpart in the manga did what he could, truly. Look at what Kizaru said, Wahahahaha!"
"Do you want more when you've already stopped an admiral?... What a laughable statement..."
"Heh~ No need to worry, Captain. I won't be bothered by Newgate's words."
"Rayleigh, you were amazing there, truly!"
"There's no trick up my sleeve. That bastard Kuma has incredibly swift and efficient abilities."
"Yeah, even the kids have become big-mouthed... Go on, become the red-haired one as in the manga, and come to comfort me, you brat, hahaha!"
"Anyway, I'm saddened by the situation Luffy and his companions have fallen into... I'll need to go to Shakky-chan to find solace."
"You bastard!" exclaimed Buggy and Shanks.
"Wahahaha!" laughed Roger heartily.
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Marineford:
"Damn you! Bartholomew Kuma!" Sengoku clenched his teeth in anger as he watched the scene where Kuma was clearly speaking to Rayleigh.
After this scene, no matter how foolish the reader is, they will understand the bigger picture.
"This is a rescue operation, not an extermination operation! What's the situation with this Shichibukai? Isn't he under the control of the Government and Vegapunk?" Veins appeared on Sakazuki's forehead as he read this scene.
"And what is Borsalino doing? Did an old pyramid man manage to stop you? Hmph! Even a half-dead Shichibukai was able to save them under your nose!" Sakazuki looked at Borsalino, who was staring at the ground awkwardly.
"Hah~ What a bother... I suppose even if there were a Fleet Admiral personally, he would fail to change this scenario..." Kuzan said.
"Indeed... Is this what the author wants? I mean, this is what the world wants..."
"How strange..."
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"It's okay, my grandson... Everything will be alright..." Garp closed the just-finished volume, the last page showing Luffy's face covered in mucus and tears.
"The impact of loss on a man will be great if he's weak... But since you're my grandson, I won't be surprised when I see you start laughing and playing on the first page of the next volume..."
"Heh~ They think they can bring down the Monkey D. family... In their dreams... Buwahahahaha!"
After finishing reading the volume, Garp stood up. Then he removed his marine coat and tossed it onto a public chair before leaving.
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Elbaf Island:
"Are you leaving?" Prince Loki asked.
"Your story is still far from over, my friends~ Just enjoy what I'll be drawing for the coming years and patiently await that day," Rob said with a smile.
"When will the Straw Hat pirates gather again?"
This time the question came with a wavering tone, clearly showing that Prince Loki was deeply saddened by how the Sabaody Archipelago Arc concluded.
"When will they gather... Hmmm? So, my friends, do you believe they will gather again?" Rob asked with a playful smile.
"Yes, yes!!" The giants nodded vigorously, holding onto their unshakable belief in the Straw Hat pirates.
"They will surely gather again! The question is when."
"Alright then, I'll give you a hint..."
"If someone eats two Devil Fruits... what will happen to them?" Rob asked with a smile.
"They will die... Oh, two Devil Fruits... two... Will they gather after two weeks?"
After hearing Prince Loki's answer, Rob slapped his own face... These giants were truly foolish.
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Chapter 567: The End of the Straw Hat Pirates! (The End of the Arc)
Chapter 568: The Release of a New Branch of Art: Isekai Manga!
Chapter 569: That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime!
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