[As the birdcage envelops the entire kingdom, panic spreads among the inhabitants...]
[Many attempted to flee, but the moment they approached, sharp lines slashed at them directly!]
[Countless civilians find themselves in despair at this critical moment...]
[Unfazed by the chaos, the eccentric Doflamingo has no intentions of halting; instead, he plans to elevate the stakes of this game once more!]
[Within the palace, he unleashes countless silk threads from his hand...]
[These strands fall indiscriminately upon those outside, instantly ensnaring them!]
[Manipulated by Doflamingo, the entrapped individuals, like puppets, find themselves engaged in acts of sabotage, seemingly without control...]
[It's as if they've become marionettes, entirely bereft of self-control...]
[This situation transforms the already tumultuous kingdom into an even greater state of disorder!]
[From his vantage point in the palace, Doflamingo, sporting sunglasses, gazes upon the chaos below, a cruel smile playing on his lips...]
"Everyone, meet your demise..."
"Since you desire to play, relish the game I've bestowed upon you!"
Doflamingo's madness leaves viewers worldwide in shock.
In his quest to eliminate Luffy and his companions, he's willing to lay waste to the entire kingdom—a true embodiment of malevolence!
Even individuals like Garp and Sengoku, who generally show restraint, cannot stomach this; their disdain for Doflamingo is palpable, evident in their stern gaze.
At this juncture, the desire to apprehend Doflamingo and deliver justice is overwhelming for the two, though Doflamingo remains unfazed!
Observing the unfolding events, even he finds his emotions surging, gripped by intense anger!
Though the depicted scenes are yet to occur, the live broadcast is witnessed by the entire world, including Dressrosa.
As the imagery unfolds, the carefully crafted image built over the years begins to crumble!
Upon returning to Dressrosa, Doflamingo anticipates resistance from the commoners.
Yet, he's resolute; even if they discover his true identity, so be it!
Upon resolving matters here, a return to Dressrosa is imminent.
Anyone who dares oppose him will be transformed into toys by Sugar—stripped of memory and autonomy.
No mercy... All shall perish!
His sole concern now is whether the live broadcast will unveil the hidden secret buried within Dressrosa.
[Simultaneously, as the birdcage ensnares all of Dressrosa...]
[Within the central arena, oblivious to the events outside, spectators remain unaware...]
[Sabo and Bartolomeo continue their battle within the ring...]
[Perhaps feeling the battle has lingered or simply desiring a change...]
[Disguised as Lucy, Sabo's countenance becomes serious for the first time...]
[His hands morph into dragon claws, shrouded in black Haki...]
[Not targeting anyone present, he smashes directly at the entire ring...]
[Boom...]
[In an instant, the immense force shatters the ring, and the once sturdy structure crumbles...]
[The force even causes the surrounding waters to erupt, producing an earth-shattering roar...]
"I've won! Everyone's out of the ring!"
Sabo grins, surveying the scene.
With the ring in ruins, all participants, including Bartolomeo, find themselves outside.
While the rules only state that falling out of the ring constitutes a loss, they don't prohibit destroying the ring itself...
Sabo's unconventional approach and overwhelming power leave tens of thousands of spectators in the arena stunned!
They hadn't anticipated such immense strength within Sabo's slender frame...
Even the Doflamingo family cadres stand motionless, bewildered...
During this moment, a betta fish leaps out of the water, disturbed by the turbulence...
Coincidentally, it's the fighting fish carrying the treasure chest containing the Flame-Flame Fruit!
Seizing the moment when everyone is caught off guard, Sabo leaps forward and snatches the treasure chest from the betta's back with a swift punch...
By the time everyone regains their senses, the Flame-Flame Fruit, resembling a burning flame, rests securely in Sabo's hands!
Whitebeard Pirates!
Ace gazed at Sabo in the image, a joyful smile forming on his face involuntarily.
"Sabo, after all these years, you've become stronger."
Everyone witnessed it in astonishment as he obliterated the entire arena with a single punch, even extending to a vast area of water.
Such power transcends mere commoners...
Achieving this effortlessly certifies Sabo as undeniably formidable!
Observing this, several captains on the sidelines couldn't help but sigh in succession, "Being the second-in-command of the revolutionary army, his strength is truly commendable!"
"Indeed, Ace, it seems your two younger brothers are extraordinary, each surpassing the other."
"This mastery of Armament Haki is impressive, coupled with that unique martial technique; I doubt I could match it."
"If you ask me, Ace should establish a pirate crew just for the three brothers, and I've even thought of a name – the Three Brothers Pirate Group!"
"Hahaha..."
Laughter echoed on the ship, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere, including Whitebeard himself, reveling in the camaraderie of this large family.
However, soon, as the smiles faded, a grave expression replaced them on Whitebeard's face...
In the live broadcast, Ace indeed meets his demise in the future.
Luffy, Ace's younger brother, wouldn't be so determined to obtain the fruit, and Sabo wouldn't have appeared if Ace were still alive.
Now, Whitebeard yearns to uncover Ace's killer!
Once he identifies the murderer, he vows to muster the entire might of the Whitebeard Pirates!
Invoke the power of the Four Emperors!
Hunt down this murderer and eliminate the threat to avenge Ace...
["I've won, Flame fruit..."]
"It's mine!"
[Sabo held the fruit in his hand and bit into it before everyone's eyes!]
But the next moment, his expression changed dramatically.
"Ugh, it's so unpalatable!"
Witnessing Sabo's nearly vomit-inducing reaction, Ace couldn't help but smile wryly.
As the current possessor of the Flame-Flame Fruit, no one understands its taste better than Ace.
"Devil Fruit... truly unpalatable."
"Sabo's reaction is just like mine was at the beginning..."
At this moment, everyone present, including the Doflamingo family's cadres, also reacted!
Their faces turned pale; the Flame-Flame Fruit had been consumed!
Diamante had the most extreme reaction, given that he was there to prevent the contestants from obtaining the Flame-Flame Fruit on Doflamingo's orders.
It was merely bait to lure the Straw Hats; it was never meant to be a genuine prize!
Yet now, seeing 'Lucy' consuming the fruit, Diamante's eyes were on the verge of popping out!
"Don't you already possess a Rubber Fruit ability, and yet you dare to eat the Flame-Flame Fruit?"
"Eating two fruits, do you wish to die!?"
But the next moment...
"Who told you I'm Luffy?"
After acquiring the Flame-Flame Fruit, Sabo dropped the charade, revealing his true identity!
"I'm Luffy's brother and Ace's brother..."
"Sabo!"
In that instant, everyone present was shocked again...
Diamante's eyes nearly bulged for the second time; as a Doflamingo family cadre, how could he not recognize Sabo?
Even if he hadn't seen him in person, he was familiar with the intelligence reports.
After all, Sabo was the second-in-command of the revolutionary army!
He never anticipated that the person he assumed was Luffy was, in fact, Sabo?
What had gone wrong with Doflamingo's orders?
Countless onlookers were also stunned by Sabo's revelation, including Rebecca, who stared at the man before her in disbelief...
He was actually Straw Hat Luffy's younger brother?
The deceased Fire Fist Ace's brother?
The second-in-command of the revolutionary army and two pirates were brothers?
This identity had never crossed anyone's mind, making Sabo's revelation all the more astonishing!
In the midst of it all...
Sabo raised his fist, imbued with the Flame-Flame Fruit's power, and the next moment,
A blazing flame enveloped his hand.
Observing the flame in his grasp, Sabo had a tear in the corner of his eye and muttered,
"Ace, your power... I've inherited it."
"Next, I'll carry on your will..."
Then, the tear disappeared!
Sabo's countenance transformed, replaced by an expression of unwavering determination!
He gazed at everyone present and brandished his fist without reservation.
"Fire Fist!!!"
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