Headquarters of the Revolutionary Army!
As Nico Robin broke free from her shackles, reclaiming her freedom, a collective sigh of relief swept through the commanders of the five major armies led by Sabo.
Many faces bore smiles, knowing well that Monkey D. Luffy was the son of their leader, Monkey D. Dragon. This familial tie elevated the stakes, making the victory of the Straw Hat crew more significant to them.
Examining the various factions, the Revolutionary Army stood out as the group most eager for Luffy and his comrades to escape from Enies Lobby. Betty gazed at the sky, her expression tinged with curiosity.
"Hana Hana no Mi... An intriguing Devil Fruit," she remarked.
Lindbergh inquired, "You're familiar with this fruit?"
Betty nodded, "I once read in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia that it's a Flower-Flower Fruit."
"The user can make flower-like body parts of users sprout endlessly."
"While not the most formidable, it's practical and quite an interesting Devil Fruit."
Lindbergh, more inclined towards scientific research than fruit abilities, nodded in realization.
Sabo grinned, stating, "With Robin rescued, we've touched upon half of the crisis."
"Now, we hope Luffy swiftly defeats Lucci and leads the others off Enies Lobby."
"After all... the Buster Call Order is on its way!"
This revelation surprised the rest of the group, as the imminent threat of the Buster Call Order loomed large for Luffy and his crew.
Sabo sighed, "What a waste!"
Expressing frustration, he criticized, "How did the world government let someone like Spandam in? We should kick out Admiral Akainu and give Spandam a good scolding."
Throughout the challenges they faced, opportunities were squandered repeatedly, leaving everyone impatient.
"If it were me, even without their strength, the Straw Hat crew wouldn't have breezed through obstacles so effortlessly," he lamented.
The sentiments were shared by Admiral Kizaru and Admiral Aokiji on the sidelines, along with Sengoku and Garp. They collectively found Spandam's actions exasperating.
"If Spandam were in front of us, I'd be tempted to kill him!" declared the irritated Sengoku and Garp.
[The scene unfolded as Robin unleashed her power, sprouting numerous arms on Spandam's shoulders.]
[The sight horrified him, eliciting a direct scream!]
[In the next moment...]
[Crack!]
[All arms moved in unison, striking Spandam's face!]
[The force surged, carrying the weight of all of Nico Robin's anger. She was determined to make this fool suffer!]
[In a matter of seconds, Spandam received at least a hundred slaps!]
[His face swelled instantly, resembling a pig's head. He collapsed on the spot. Even if he survived, a severe concussion was inevitable.]
This scene cast a dark satisfaction over viewers worldwide, who applauded the act.
Spandam's actions were truly infuriating!
"Bravo!" Sengoku applauded.
The sentiment was shared by Aokiji, Kizaru, and others. Despite being fellow Marines, they had no sympathy for Spandam.
Aokiji snorted, "He deserved this fate. If not..."
"When I visit the World Government headquarters, I'll personally deal with him and ensure he remembers this lesson for life!"
Even if I am unable to kill him, I'll make sure he regrets it forever!"
Hearing Aokiji's words, Kizaru nodded silently.
[The power of the Flower-Flower Fruit might not cause much physical harm, but its practicality is unmatched!]
[After dealing with Spandam, facing the continuous emergence of Navy forces behind the Gates of Justice, Robin raised her hand. Suddenly, countless arms sprouted from everyone, and with a swift hand chop, they all collapsed to the ground.]
[Simultaneously, the ten warships dispatched by the Navy Headquarters reached the outskirts of Enies Lobby...]
[Buster Call... is imminent!]
[Luffy and Lucci continued their intense battle, both unleashing their full strength.]
[This marked the end of the allure...]
[The real showdown had bePistol!]
[The ultimate battle!]
[Facing the strongest agent of CP9, known as the "Human Weapon" Lucci, and the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy, the rubber man!]
[In the blink of an eye, the two clashed once again...]
[Their speed was so swift that only afterimages were visible, making it impossible to follow the battle.]
[Finally!]
[Boom!]
[With a resounding crash, Lucci was sent flying, crashing hard into the ground.]
[His gaze turned fierce once again as he realized... in terms of speed, he was outmatched by Luffy!]
[His prideful Soru was overtaken by Luffy's Second Gear speed.]
["Unbelievable!"]
[This result was unacceptable to Lucci!]
["Finger Pistol!"]
[Lucci closed the gap, launching an attack with both hands. His sharp fingers created deep pits in the walls, but Luffy dodged each one.]
["Rubber... Stamp!"]
[Luffy struck again, a simultaneous kick, but Lucci was prepared, and though pushed back, it had little impact.]
[Even so, Lucci felt a twinge of surprise.]
[Back in Water 7, he could easily overpower and dominate Luffy.]
[Yet, in just a few days, Luffy had grown so much, capable of challenging him and even exerting pressure.]
[This kid... progressing so rapidly?]
East Blue! Rogue Town...
In this moment, civilians, Marines, and even pirates gazed at the sky, captivated like the global audience.
Yet, among the crowd, one figure stood out.
With a green mohawk and fanged grin resembling a devil, none other than Bartolomeo!
However, his focus differed from the others, not on the intensity of Luffy and Lucci's battle but on his admiration for Luffy and the entire Straw Hat Pirates.
"Swordsman Zoro, Cook Black- leg Sanji, Navigator Nami... all so impressive!"
"Even Senior Chopper is formidable; that massive form is incredibly cool!"
"And Luffy Senpai..."
"He's my idol!"
Bartolomeo's eyes sparkled with admiration, his mind fixated on Luffy and his crewmates.
Everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates deeply impressed him, and among them, the one he admired the most was Luffy.
He realized that it wasn't until he encountered the Straw Hats that he felt he had discovered his true purpose in life!
What's the use of being the leader of countless towns? What's the point of having hundreds of little brothers?
A true man, like Luffy, sets sail to conquer the sea and pursue his dreams!
Confronting formidable foes like Moria, Enel, and CP9, Bartolomeo made a firm decision in his heart...
Since Luffy is destined for the Grand Voyage in the future, he naturally wants to follow in those footsteps!
If, in the future, his strength becomes formidable enough, he can assist Luffy senior! That would be a great honor for him!
With this determination, Bartolomeo paid little attention to the image before him and began preparing without hesitation.
He emptied his savings, purchased a pirate ship, and gathered some comrades willing to set sail with him!
Their destination: the Grand Voyage to meet Luffy! As for the name of his pirate crew, he had it all figured out! It's called... Forward Luffy Senpai!
"What a powerful and imposing name..."
Bartolomeo was ecstatic and continued his preparations eagerly.
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