"After the war at Marineford, Rayleigh found a devastated Luffy at the brink of collapse. With Rayleigh's help, Luffy regained his spirit and Rayleigh took him as his apprentice.
Under Rayleigh's guidance, Luffy underwent a two-year training period where he learned to develop, control, and utilize all three forms of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki. Additionally, Luffy mastered his Devil Fruit abilities to the fourth gear, resulting in a significant leap in his strength."
Upon hearing these words from Luo Ke, everyone couldn't help but direct their gaze towards Luffy, with an exclamation on their lips. They were left in awe and disbelief.
To have the privilege of being trained one-on-one by Rayleigh, the former Vice-Captain of the Roger Pirates, and to acquire mastery in all three forms of Haki, including Conqueror's Haki, was an incredible feat.
The treatment and opportunities Luffy had received were beyond imagination. Being the grandson of a Marine hero, the son of a Revolutionary Army leader, the chosen one of the Four Emperors, having an older brother who was a captain of a Four Emperors crew, a second brother who was the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, and now having the Vice-Captain of the Roger Pirates as his mentor.
What more could one ask for?
They had long recognized that Luffy was a bit abnormal. He was the grandson of a Marine hero, the son of a Revolutionary Army leader, and carried the hat of the Pirate King. Now, he even had the Vice-Captain of the Roger Pirates as his teacher.
What a destined individual he was.
They were completely convinced and awestruck. This guy truly had rubber-like luck. He might even be on the fast track to becoming the Pirate King.
Sengoku felt the need to raise the level of danger associated with Luffy even higher.
However, the more Luffy demonstrated his abilities, the more difficult it became to take action against him.
Previously, Ace's actions had led to the involvement of Whitebeard in the war. If they were to target Luffy now, they might end up drawing not only Whitebeard's attention but also that of Shanks and the Revolutionary Army.
With such a lineup, the Marine Headquarters would be in serious trouble.
If that day really comes, Sengoku believes that the only option would be to immediately kill Luffy. It would be harder to deal with him alive than dead.
Saving someone has meaning, but saving someone without meaning is pointless. However, the retaliation that would follow is likely not something the Marines can explain with a simple statement.
But for now, the only thing that brings Zoro some relief is the fact that Luffy is Garp''s grandson. Based on his behavior during the livestream, he doesn't seem like a pure pirate like Kaido or Big Mom, who burn, kill, and plunder.
He's more like Roger, an adventurer of sorts, someone who actually inflicts less harm on the general public.
If Roger hadn't shouted those words before his death, triggering the Great Pirate Era, it's likely that not many people would have hated him in the world.
But just because of that shout, the world was nearly thrown into chaos. Countless pirates took to the seas, and numerous civilians suffered.
It was as if Roger didn't care about the havoc that would occur after his death.
Since then, Roger's name has become notorious.
Sengoku even suspects if Roger intentionally did all of that to divert the attention of the Marines, give them some trouble, and create an opportunity for Garp to take away his own wife and child.
Regardless, no matter what the case may be,
I hope Luffy doesn't pull off the same stunt as that idiot Roger.
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"Gurarara... Ace, your little brother is quite extraordinary. To think he became Rayleigh's apprentice. Perhaps he'll become the Pirate King like Roger someday?"
"Just make sure not to be surpassed by Luffy," Whitebeard laughed heartily as he spoke to Ace.
Ace was also amazed by Luffy's experiences. Hearing their father's praise, Ace felt both pride as Luffy's older brother and a hint of pressure.
However, even though Luffy is his beloved brother, there's only one thing on Ace's mind right now.
"Dad, from the beginning to the end, I've always believed that the only man who can become the Pirate King is you. Although Luffy is talented, I firmly believe that you will become the Pirate King."
Even if I have to risk my life, I will help you obtain this title!" Ace said.
"Gurarara... Ace, being the Pirate King or not doesn't matter to me. You guys, my family, are the most important treasure to me. As for One Piece, whoever wants to take it can go ahead," Whitebeard laughed.
As his body became younger, his mindset gradually relaxed. He had never been too concerned about the title of Pirate King, and now he cared even less. The only thing that mattered to him was his family.
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While Sanji, Zoro, and the others looked at Luffy as if he were a deity, marveling at the fact that they had truly followed an incredible captain, Luo Ke presented the fourth question.
"Question: Two years after the Summit War, who was the first major pirate defeated by Luffy upon entering the New World?
Here are the four options:
a) Former Warlord of the Sea, Captain Buggy.
b) Former Warlord of the Sea, Donquixote Doflamingo.
c) Former Warlord of the Sea, Dracule Mihawk.
d) Former Warlord of the Sea, Edward Weevil.
You have two minutes to answer. The time starts now."
As soon as this question was asked, many people around the world became restless.
The New World, Dressrosa.
Doflamingo was initially quietly enjoying his melon. As the "King of Reading the News," his favorite thing to do was to grab a newspaper, sit on the couch, and know everything without leaving his house.
Reading the news and enjoying his melon was his greatest hobby in life. However, after this live quiz appeared, his top hobby seemed to have transformed into watching the live stream.
If we talk about who knows the most about the hidden secrets in this world, Doflamingo would dare to say that he is among the best.
As a former Celestial Dragon, Doflamingo knew many secrets of the Celestial Dragons. In addition, he was the underground world's Joker, with information networks, business networks, and connections spanning the entire world.
It can be said that whether it's the Marines or the pirates, nothing can be hidden from Doflamingo.
However, in the two live streams that took place today, he learned many things that he didn't even know before.
For example, the bond between Roger and Garp, the fact that Whitebeard's son is Roger's son, and even the upcoming Summit War...
These heavyweight news pieces made this professional melon-eater feel like he was about to burst.
However, after being full from others' melons, he suddenly realized that there was something about himself in the melon. What kind of feeling was that?
Doflamingo looked at Luffy on the live stream. His narrowed eyes beneath the red sunglasses carried a dangerous, scrutinizing, and curious gaze as if he wanted to see through Luffy through the screen.
However, he realized that besides the terrifying background behind him, this kid seemed to have nothing worth his attention. Could this brat defeat him?
What a joke... Doflamingo couldn't help but find it funny. So, he began to investigate who among the other three options actually gave Luffy his first taste of the New World.
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