[After their victory over Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Straw Hat Pirates' bounties did not increase due to the World Government's suppression of the news.]
[However, despite the lack of a bounty increase, the Straw Hats gained their fame thanks to this incident, and their reputation soared!]
[The Straw Hat Pirates' members and their existing bounties will now be revealed.]
As the audience listened to the announcement, they were slightly surprised yet filled with curiosity.
In the world of pirates, a significant measure of a crew's strength is their bounties. While viewers witnessed the Straw Hats' combat prowess during the live broadcast, they had no idea how much of a threat the World Government considered them to be.
Seeing their bounties would provide some clarity.
On the other hand, high-ranking Marines like Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Admiral Akainu (Sakazuki), and Admiral Aokiji (Kuzan) wore complex expressions.
These events were unfolding in the future, and they were in the dark. However, they understood the importance of preventing the defeat of the two Warlords and how it would affect the Navy and the World Government's reputation.
It was clear that the news had been suppressed intentionally.
Suddenly, it dawned on both the Marines and the Warlords why Bartholomew Kuma had been dispatched.
Among the Seven Warlords, he was the closest to the Navy, and it was likely that he had received orders to deal with the Straw Hats.
As for why the Straw Hats emerged unscathed, that remained a mystery. The images didn't explain, and the events had not yet transpired.
Only Kuma himself felt a tightening in his chest. His unique identity meant he had a hunch about the reason.
As everyone's curiosity peaked, the picture continued.
[Captain: Monkey D. Luffy, bounty remains... 300 million Berries!]
[Combatant: Roronoa Zoro, bounty remains... 120 million Berries!]
[Archaeologist: Nico Robin, bounty remains... 80 million Berries!]
[Chef: Sanji, bounty remains... 77 million Berries!]
[Shipwright: Franky, bounty remains... 44 million Berries!]
[Sniper: Usopp, bounty remains... 30 million Berries!]
[Navigator: Nami, bounty remains... 16 million Berries!]
[Doctor: Tony Tony Chopper, bounty remains... 50 Berries!]
[Musician: Brook, due to unique circumstances recognized as deceased by the World Government, his bounty had been cancelled. However, after this incident, he will be reissued a bounty of... 33 million Berries!]
A collective gasp filled the air. Everyone, be it pirates, Marines, or Revolutionaries, was shocked. While they had expected the Straw Hats' bounties to rise after defeating Moria and confronting the Warlords, no one had anticipated such high figures.
300 million Berries! In the world of pirates, any bounty exceeding 100 million was a mark of a formidable pirate. Three hundred million was beyond anyone's imagination, especially for a crew of just nine members, Luffy included.
Even Sanji and others had bounties in the tens of millions. It was undeniable—the Straw Hat Pirates were a force to be reckoned with.
Admiral Akainu's face twisted in anger. A bounty of three hundred million?!
This pirate crew had to be captured at all costs! Moria was equally taken aback. He had been defeated by a rookie pirate, Luffy, who now had a higher bounty than himself.
The remaining Warlords, Jinbe and Bartholomew Kuma, were equally astonished. The Straw Hat Pirates were no ordinary rookies; they were considered a legitimate threat for the World Government.
In the Marine Headquarters, Fleet Admiral Sengoku almost choked on his water, coughing several times.
He turned to Vice Admiral Garp with irritation and said, "Garp, look at your grandson! Even as a pirate, he has a bounty of 300 million! What kind of havoc will he wreak on the sea?"
Garp, with a wry smile, replied, "Luffy always did have a knack for causing trouble."
Elsewhere in the world, figures like Whitebeard, Ace, Shanks, Kaido, Big Mom, and Kaido, who had previously underestimated the Straw Hat Pirates as rookies, were also shocked by their bounties.
They had been mistaken; the Straw Hat Pirates were destined for greatness. This was just the beginning of their journey, and if this was any indication, their power and bounties would only continue to rise.
As the shockwaves of the bounty still reverberated, the broadcast continued.
[Gecko Moria vs Nightmare Luffy Concludes. The list of winners will now be announced, and the opportunity for all staff to call in will be opened.]
[After the conclusion, the next on the rankings will be revealed...]
[Congratulations to Garp, Ace, Whitebeard, Shanks, and Zoro for correctly predicting the outcomes!]
[The winners are now announced...]
[Congratulations to Garp: Improved physical skills; Iron Fist strengthened!]
[Congratulations to Ace: Gained control over the Flame-Flame Fruit and maximized its potential!]
[Congratulations to Whitebeard: Complete recovery from illness and injuries!]
[Congratulations to Shanks: Regenerated the lost limb and healed the broken arm!]
[Congratulations to Zoro: Advanced swordsmanship, comprehension of the Three Thousand Worlds!]
Another round of astonishment erupted among the viewers.
The implications of these rewards were significant.
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