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Chapter's Events:
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"To survive the sea of fire, climb over those around you."
"To escape a monster, use the guy next to you as bait to save yourself."
The breath of the big pirate was extremely cold when saying these words to Luffy.
"If you worry about others, you lose your life."
"Crap like trying to save other people… hearing that makes me want to puke…!!! Fufu…!!!"
"Cough… Haa… Haa…" Luffy couldn't do anything but cough; he could feel his life burning away.
"Hey, look… Someone coming." Suddenly, the prisoners in the same cell noticed the arrival of a stranger.
"It's not a guard…!! And ain't a worker…"
"He's naked…!?"
Suddenly, the stranger started shouting. "STRAW-CHAN…!!! I CAME TO HELP YOU…"
"Haa… IN THE NAME… OF FRIENDSHIP!!!"
The prisoners in the cell widened their eyes and felt shocked. "He's covered in blood…"
They had just been talking about how no one would come to save Luffy, but…
"… I'M SORRY… FOR RUNNING AWAY!!!"
"Who… are you?" One of the prisoners asked with surprise.
"A FRIEND!!!" Bon-Chan's answer was even more shocking for the prisoners.
"STRAW-CHAN… I WON'T LET YOU DIE!!!"
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Surrounding Rob's group, readers found themselves deeply immersed in the profound impact of authentic emotions from the preceding scene.
"Friend… A true friend..."
"Bon-Chan is a genuine friend to Luffy… my tears won't cease..."
"This is… magnificent..."
"While I anticipated a similar scenario, the splendid execution surpassed my expectations. Are there individuals in this world who would exhibit the same unwavering loyalty as Bon-chan did for Luffy?"
"Zoro demonstrated the same devotion for Luffy before, and Luffy reciprocated for Nami... That's the essence of true friendship."
"You're absolutely right; there are truly remarkable individuals in the future..."
"Why are you crying, my friend?" One reader gazed at their emotionally overwhelmed companion and inquired with genuine concern.
"Nothing... I just reflected on the fact that I'm not as exemplary a friend as Bon-chan..."
"What sets me apart from the prisoners in Level 5?"
"This man, after escaping for his life previously, returned with his life hanging in the balance, enduring assaults from ferocious wolves and extreme cold, all to serve as a beacon of hope for his friend."
"He's undeniably a loyal individual; words fail to capture the depth of it."
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In the kitchen, a gentle smile graced Zeff's face.
"This man comprehends the true meaning of friendship; he understands it's about giving without expecting anything in return. I wonder how their story will unfold..."
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Every uttered word by the readers resonated within the walls of the Baratie restaurant, reaching the ears of the young Bentham.
The actions of his counterpart in the manga filled him with immense pride.
"He pledged not to let his friend die; he genuinely won't... right?"
"Will he find Iva in this precarious state?"
Upon witnessing the pack of wolves attacking his counterpart in the manga, biting into him, the young Bentham felt a tense unease.
"This..."
(… What the hell... are you doing to Bon-chan…!!? Get back!!!)
Upon seeing Luffy bite the wolf, and the involuntary release of Conqueror Haki, causing the attacking wolves to collapse, a shiver ran down Bentham's spine.
"Oh, he unleashed Conqueror Haki again! It's evolving rapidly."
Roger's eyes widened as he observed this scene; the release of Conqueror Haki in such a situation against this fearsome pack of wolves held more significance than his previous display on Amazon Lily.
"Here, Luffy was genuinely at the brink of death, but in order to save the friend shielding him, he summoned the last reserves of his will... It's only natural for him to grow stronger in an environment like this, or else his demise would be in vain."
Rob took a sip of wine while expressing this sentiment.
Upon witnessing this scene for the first time, he shared the exact sentiment of those readers who experienced it initially; he yearned then for a friend like Bon-chan.
Olvia directed her gaze at the bewildered boy, overwhelmed by the successive surreal scenes, and couldn't help but feel a profound kindness towards him.
Gently patting his head, she remarked, "No matter the path you choose, you'll cultivate many friendships as a result of this scene."
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(The gates of hell!? What the hell is that!!? I'll never believe Iva disappeared for a reason like that!!!)
Bon-chan was pulling Luffy behind him and walking towards the den of wolves.
(I've never met him, but he's already created so many miracles! I'm sure he'll be able to do so again!!!)
God of the Okama World!!
Bon-Chan cried, wishing to find hope.
Please, save Straw-Chan's life!!!
If there's no antidote, then only you can save him!! I… Won't give up on that!!!
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Sorbet Kingdom:
"Oh... This is truly touching..."
"God of Okama World... Me? Who deceived you...? Oh!"
"What miracles are you referring to... I manipulate hormones solely due to the power of the Devil Fruit..."
"I feel a sense of remorse after witnessing this... Will I be burdened with such a reputation in the future...!?"
"I wish to enlist this man into the Revolutionary Army." Dragon asserted with resolve.
Having observed enough to appreciate the character named Bon Clay, Dragon decided to extend an invitation for membership in the Revolutionary Army. Although currently a child, he is destined to mature into a man who values meaningful connections.
"Buwahahaha! I never expected this eccentric individual to possess such a genuine heart; he has proven invaluable to my grandson...!" Even Garp found that mere words were insufficient to convey Bon Clay's heroic demeanor in the manga.
"That's accurate... It's delightful to acknowledge that 'such exceptional individuals' exist in this world." The grin on Kuma's face at that moment surpassed any previous expression of joy.
This revelation left the onlookers astounded, with the most astonished being the Little Bonney.
"Dad! You're the most kind and loving person in this world~" Bonney embraced her father, expressing her happiness.
"That's true," Even Crocodile, inherently villainous, conceded after witnessing Kuma's sincerity over time.
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Marigoa, Domain of the Gods:
Within the art store:
"I admire this Okama! He's remarkable!"
"He saved Luffy and risked his life..."
"He deserves a place in Luffy's crew!"
"He deserves to be a Celestial Dragon too!"
"What are you saying, you fool!?"
"Oh... but he's genuinely nice..."
"Enough with the nonsense... No one deserves to be a Celestial Dragon unless they inherit the blood of the creators!"
"Oh... but he saved Luffy and bravely fought off the ferocious wolves to protect him..."
"And so what? Just because he's a good person, does that make him deserving of being a Celestial Dragon?"
Paa!! Saint Vigarland slapped his forehead upon hearing the last conversation between the Celestial Dragons.
"Well, the era of Celestial Dragons is already over..." he said.
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Chapter 655: Impel Down Level 5.5: The Prisoners' Secret Flower Garden.
Chapter 656: Hormone Controlling Human!
Chapter 657: Level 6!?
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