His father, Dragon, remained silent...
The threat posed by this individual now transcends his jurisdiction; this is a presence that jeopardizes the entire World Government.
That's not all!
Surprisingly, his two older brothers weren't any less formidable.
One commands the Whitebeard Pirates, and the other serves as the second-in-command of the revolutionary army.
Even Akainu found himself at a loss for words...
In this moment, a surge of murderous intent welled up in his heart. Luffy must be eliminated!
If he truly becomes the preeminent force among pirates in the future, dealing with him again would likely prove too late...
His background and connections would undoubtedly unleash a colossal storm at sea! Allowing him to persist in his growth is not an option!
He is a threat not only to the Marine headquarters but to the governments of the entire world... posing unimaginable dangers!!!
...Windmill Village!
As the inhabitants of Windmill Village witnessed the scene, tears welled in everyone's eyes.
With tearful eyes, Dadan exclaimed, "Sabo, we thought this kid was long gone. I thought he perished ages ago."
"Really, he's alive! Why didn't you come back to see me, you wretched little ghost!"
Despite Dadan's curses, tears streamed down her face.
Back when Luffy, Ace, and Sabo were children, Dadan had looked after them, treating Sabo as part of her own family.
Though years ago, an accident led Windmill Village to believe Sabo had met his end, Dadan never forgot him.
Now, seeing that Sabo was alive and thriving, becoming a dependable man, Dadan couldn't contain her joy.
Even Marcino on the side shared in the heartfelt happiness, wiping away tears.
The entire Windmill Village rejoiced at the revelation that Sabo was alive...
[Simultaneously, Franky, Usopp, and others were in the company of the little Terrans and a multitude of toys.]]
[They deliberated on how to confront Doflamingo.]]
[Through the accounts of the little Terrans, Franky and his companions learned the reason behind the town's abundance of toys.]]
[It all stemmed from the Doflamingo family's ability, wielded by a member named Sugar!]]
[Her Devil Fruit, Hobi Hobi no Mi, had the power to transform individuals into toys and erase memories of them!]]
[Effectively, it meant complete eradication from the world, reduced to a thoughtless toy...]]
[If you wish to rally all the toys and turn them into a formidable force against Doflamingo, you must locate and defeat her!]
[This is the path to rescue all the toys…]
[With the plan in motion, numerous toys, along with Franky and the others, set off immediately]
[Heading towards the Doflamingo family's base camp…]
[En route to his destination, Franky encountered another high-ranking member of the Doflamingo family.]
[It was none other than… Senior Pink!]
[Senior Pink possessed the power of a Swim Devil Fruit, allowing him to move effortlessly through objects as if swimming!]
[In addition to his eccentric attire, he was an exceptionally formidable opponent.]
[Initially, Franky suffered some setbacks at his hands…]
[However, after Franky's growth and transformation, he no longer lacked the means to counterattack as he did initially.]
[With a raised palm, he unleashed a powerful wind cannon, creating a massive gap in the street before him…]
[The sheer horror of that power could only be described as awe-inspiring…]
[Meanwhile, in the arena…]
[The remaining contestants were heating up the competition!]
[Cavendish, one of the tournament's seeded winners, showcased his true strength at this crucial moment!]
[He fell asleep and transformed into a 'demon' on the spot.]
[Not only did his appearance become exceptionally menacing, but his speed was also incredibly unpredictable, swiftly defeating most opponents present!]
[This spectacle astonished many onlookers…]
[After dispatching everyone, Cavendish succumbed to exhaustion and fell into a deep slumber.]
[The competition soon entered its final stage!]
[At this juncture, Sabo, playing the role of Lucy…]
[Finally made his debut…]
...Revolutionary!
As the scenes unfolded, back at the headquarters of the Revolutionary Army, after discovering his connection to Luffy:
To unravel the mysteries of his lost memories, Sabo promptly sought out the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Dragon.
After all, Dragon was Luffy's father, and the reason Sabo joined the Revolutionary Army in the first place was that Dragon had saved him as a child.
But the truth of his past remained elusive…
Upon questioning Dragon about his memory loss, Sabo was dumbfounded.
Dragon appeared equally puzzled...
The expression on his face said it all—He didn't know!
Simultaneously, the playback of the scenes once again captured their attention.
After witnessing the images, both were left in a state of shock.
Sabo and the others were dumbfounded.
He never anticipated that he would turn out to be Luffy's brother—or was it Ace's brother!?
Even Dragon was left stupefied...
He never anticipated that the child he rescued in the beginning was actually Luffy's childhood companion, Ace's playmate!
Since the formation of the Revolutionary Army, he hadn't returned to the windmill village, and thus, he remained unaware of Sabo being Luffy's brother.
When he rescued Sabo and brought him back to the Revolutionary Army, he observed the youth's tender age and couldn't bear the thought of him meeting a tragic end outside.
Little did he expect... He had casually saved his son's sibling? The two locked eyes.
In their gaze, a profound shock mirrored each other's realization.
The Red-Haired Pirates!
"Luffy, you have an older brother!"
"I never saw it coming..."
"And he's the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army?"
"Things just got interesting..."
Shanks gazed at the sky, sipping wine as he spoke.
His face wore a smile, yet a subtle astonishment lingered. He hadn't anticipated the magnitude of Luffy's connections surrounding this youngster!
Whether Ace or Sabo, both brothers proved to be formidable characters.
Not to mention, his father and grandfather...
It appeared that the kid with the straw hat, self-proclaimed as hope and agreement, carried even more formidable backing than initially thought! Shanks knew well that these influences...
They would fuel Luffy's journey to becoming the future Pirate King.
"Presumably, his relatives will stand by Luffy in the future."
"Let's see if you can carry on Roger's will."
"To achieve what once belonged to him..."
In that moment, Shanks found himself increasingly intrigued by the future path Luffy would tread.
He couldn't wait to witness the ensuing scenes unfold once again.
[Simultaneously, with Sabo's entrance on the other side...]
[The conflict between Franky and Senior Pink intensified.]
[Though Franky today displayed heightened diversity and power.]
[Senior Pink skillfully used his Devil Fruit ability to burrow underground, dodging Frankie's physical assaults.]
[This added complexity to their battle...]
[Simultaneously, another cadre from the Doflamingo family appeared: Machvise!]
[With a Ton Fruit Ability, he could levitate in mid-air, allowing his weight to drop for devastating attacks.]
[While these two posed challenges, Franky remained undaunted.]
[Robin and Usopp shadowed the villains, infiltrating the palace's underground.]
[Luffy, having switched places with Sabo, moved with Zoro towards the palace.]
[In this moment, the Straw Hat Pirates worked in silence.]
[Their goal: defeat Doflamingo and advance.]
[Simultaneously, within the palace...]
[Doflamingo, seated with Trebol, listened to Fujitora express his inner thoughts.]
[As an Admiral, his arrival with a Marine warship wasn't to protect Doflamingo's Celestial Dragon identity.]
[Rather, he knew that the Straw Hats confronting Doflamingo would lead to unimaginable chaos.]
[This would harm the innocent civilians here!]
[His aim: arrest the Straw Hats quickly to prevent harm to the civilians.]
[Post Straw Hat resolution, he planned to handle Doflamingo personally.]
[At these words, Doflamingo was immediately taken aback...]
[Aren't the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Marine allies?]
[Are you going to confront me?]
[Faced with this, he sneered.]
"Warlords itself is a system that should not exist!"
"At the upcoming World Government Conference, I, as an Admiral, will strive to abolish the Seven Warlords!"
"From now on, you will remain pirates, and I..."
"I will apprehend you with my own hands!"
[With these words, Doflamingo erupted in fury, delivering an unexpected kick!]
[Yet, Fujitora had foreseen this move, blocking it skillfully with a drawn sword.]
[The tension between them escalated...]
[It seemed they would have a significant showdown before resolving Luffy and the others!]
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