"Hahaha..."
Garp laughed heartily, a grin stretching across his entire face.
The admirals on the side watched, their expressions filled with bewilderment.
"I know you're thrilled about your grandson's victory, but could you tone it down a bit?"
"He's a pirate, and he defeated the Seven Warlords we recognized, essentially giving us a backhanded slap."
Garp brushed off their concerns.
"Why should I tone it down?"
"Who am I toning it down for?"
"I got a good laugh out of this, and that's all that matters!"
He continued to chuckle, his laughter resonating through the air.
Sengoku looked exasperated, but there was a hint of astonishment in his eyes.
Luffy... Garp's grandson possessed such remarkable potential. It didn't seem like he'd been at sea for long.
Defeating Moria was one thing, but could he become even stronger with time? Could he pose a threat to the Navy or even the World Government?
Sengoku's concerns deepened as he glanced at Garp, wondering how this family could produce such formidable individuals. Thankfully, Garp wasn't a pirate, or their lineage would indeed be a menace.
Sharing Sengoku's sentiments was Akainu. His expression was a mixture of incredulity and fury, as if he hadn't moved his bowels in a month and was now helpless.
He had challenged Luffy earlier, confident that the Straw Hat captain would face defeat if he battled Moria. But this slap to the face had come swiftly, and it stung.
However, Akainu's perspective on Luffy's growth differed slightly from Sengoku's. He believed Luffy's potential was limited, and there was no real chance of him becoming a significant threat to the Navy.
Moria was considered the weakest among the Seven Warlords, so his defeat wasn't shocking. Akainu's anger stemmed more from Luffy's challenge to the Navy's authority.
But he still wasn't afraid. How could someone like Luffy, with his slender frame and only a few visibly combat-capable crew members, ever become a Navy-threatening force?
Not everyone present shared Akainu's certainty.
The two admirals, Kizaru and Aokiji, were mildly surprised but not overly so. They knew Moria was among the weakest Warlords, and Luffy's victory over him wasn't too astonishing.
They also didn't adhere strictly to Absolute Justice like Akainu and didn't attach as much importance to the Navy's reputation.
The two admirals were like casual observers, curious about whether Luffy and his crew would continue to grow and perhaps someday become a true threat.
Among the remaining Warlords, reactions varied.
They were all astonished by Luffy's performance, as they hadn't expected Moria to lose. Even though he was weak, he still held the title of a Seven Warlord.
Defeating him indicated the Straw Hat Pirates' strength, enough to challenge the other Warlords. This level of strength demanded their attention.
Even those who had previously taunted Moria, like Doflamingo and Crocodile, now wore serious expressions.
Before, they had mocked Moria under the assumption that Luffy would lose. But with Moria's defeat, the situation had changed.
To some extent, Luffy and his crew posed a threat to their own positions as Warlords.
Among the six Warlords, Jinbe, Mihawk, Kuma, and Boa Hancock didn't feel threatened. They were surprised and impressed, with a hint of curiosity.
However, Doflamingo and Crocodile felt a growing sense of unease.
Moria, on the other hand, had fallen to his knees, his face void of any emotion.
One thought consumed him: he had lost. He had been defeated by a fledgling pirate crew. As a member of the Seven Warlords, he would be the laughingstock of pirates and the Marines alike.
Perhaps he would soon be expelled from the ranks of the Seven Warlords. How had he ended up in such a miserable situation? He had already suffered a defeat at Kaido's hands, and now this group of rookies had humiliated him.
He couldn't believe his misfortune. And to make matters worse, he had rashly promised to call Luffy his father if he lost. Now, not only had he lost, but he had also gained an unwanted title.
Moria deeply regretted his impulsive words. His situation had gone from bad to worse.
As the world continued to process Luffy and his crew's victory over the Warlord, the scene in the sky unfolded further, revealing another figure.
This figure was just like Moria...
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