[Luffy's capacity for learning is astonishing.]
[Perhaps his aptitude for combat is simply too formidable!]
[Despite being repeatedly bested by Katakuri, he evolved during the skirmish!]
[Through experience, he's honed his mastery over his own Conqueror's Haki.]
[After enduring countless clashes, he faced the enemy's assault for the first time, deftly evading it with a Observation Haki.]
[Katakuri couldn't help but be momentarily taken aback, but swiftly, fury overtook him once more!]
[His punches came faster and fiercer, relentlessly assailing Luffy.]
[And Luffy, empowered by an intensified manifestation of Haki, began to counter while eluding his adversary's blows!]
[Now, it was Katakuri's turn to suffer a blow!]
[Luffy's strike was devastating, connecting with Katakuri's visage, propelling him backward.]
[Instantly, he began spewing crimson!]
[Seizing the moment of triumph, Luffy promptly activated Gear Third, unleashing a barrage of potent techniques!]
[Suddenly, the tide of battle shifted once more!]
[Enraged, Katakuri was thrown off balance!]
[The earlier advantage dissipated, and he found himself on the receiving end of Luffy's onslaught.]
The reversal of fortunes left countless spectators astounded.
This battle was truly riveting!
So much so that it surpassed all expectations...
Initially, it seemed Luffy would be decisively outmatched from start to finish.
Yet, who could have foreseen that Luffy would evolve amidst adversity, with such remarkable results!
He actually inflicted direct harm upon Katakuri!
The audience erupted in excitement!
Indeed, Luffy is undeniably Luffy!
A man who time and again defies the odds, crafting miracles!
Truly exhilarating!
Navy Headquarters!
As Garp beheld the scene captured in the image, a semblance of relief washed over his tense heart, prompting a faint smile to grace his features.
"This lad is truly cut from the same cloth as me!"
"His prowess in battle is alarmingly formidable!"
"I've no cause for concern whatsoever!"
"Hahaha..."
Witnessing Garp's reaction, the Warring States couldn't help but feel a flush of embarrassment.
"Don't think I didn't notice, you were on edge just moments ago!"
Caught off guard by the observation, Garp sheepishly lowered his gaze, offering no further retort, only a smile.
Sengoku, once again rolling his eyes at their banter, couldn't help but express his own astonishment. In this moment, even the seasoned navy marshal found himself taken aback.
The astonishing talent exhibited by Luffy, the very words he uttered, showcased a level of aptitude rarely witnessed within the entirety of the navy headquarters.
The ability to glean knowledge from battle and swiftly improve, directly enhancing one's mastery of Haki—such individuals were a rarity.
Indeed, Garp's assessment was spot-on.
Young Luffy had undoubtedly inherited the family's exceptional talent through three generations.
In terms of both strength and aptitude, each successive member proved superior to the last. Truly remarkable.
[As Katakuri and Luffy engaged in combat,]
[Sanji, at the behest of Pudding, accompanied her back to Whole Cake Island.]
[Their mission: to craft a cake capable of curing Big Mom's bulimia.]
[For if her affliction persisted, the consequences would be dire.]
[The designated cake-maker had succumbed to the chaos prior, leaving Sanji, the chef, to shoulder this weighty task...]
[And Sanji did not disappoint. With a mere whiff of the desired aroma, he discerned precisely the ingredients required.]
[Drawing upon his expertise and recollection, he set to work...]
[Meanwhile, Nami, Jinbe, Chopper, and their companions continued their frantic escape aboard the Thousand Sunny.]
[Pursued relentlessly by an assortment of pirate crews from across the seas.]
[Luffy's absence weighed heavily on them, leaving Jinbei at the helm, unable to shake off his concern.]
[With only the strength of Nami, Brook, and the others, they stood no chance against the relentless pursuers trailing behind them.]
[In moments of crisis, night descended.]
[It was then that Carrot, typically submissive and somewhat frail, gazed thoughtfully at the sky.]
["As darkness falls, will the moon reveal itself?"]
[Nami and the others were puzzled by these cryptic words.]
[But as darkness swallowed them whole,]
[A radiant moon illuminated the sky!]
[Carrot, standing at the ship's highest point, gazed skyward.]
[And in that moment, a profound transformation overtook her!]
[Her hair surged in length, while her fur underwent a rapid metamorphosis!]
[In an instant, a monumental change occurred!]
[Adorned in white, with eyes ablaze in crimson, her demeanor turned ice-cold.]
[If Carrot once exuded a girl-next-door charm,]
[Now, she emanated the aura of a ruthless nocturnal predator!]
[Nami and the others were left speechless at the sight.]
[Witnessing Carrot's blitz, she dashed forth with unparalleled speed!]
[She reached the pursuing ship, swiftly incapacitating countless pirates with her claws alone!]
[In this moment, Carrot's combat prowess defied belief!]
[In mere moments, she decimated an entire pirate crew!]
[Single-handedly halting the majority of their pursuers in their tracks,]
[Relieving a great burden from Nami and the others.]
[Naturally, Nami and her companions were dumbfounded.]
[What had caused Carrot's sudden and drastic transformation?]
[And how had her combat capabilities surged to such terrifying heights once more?]
[The difference in appearance is striking.]
[At that moment, Jinbei, well-versed in such matters, offered an explanation.]
["This is unique to the Mink Tribe... the Sulong Transformation !"]
"Sulong Transformation ?"
Many members of the Whitebeard Pirates were left dumbfounded. Carrot's transformation had left them utterly astonished!
Her two states, day and night, were like night and day themselves!
In terms of both strength and appearance, her transformation was truly seismic!
It seemed that Carrot's combat prowess in this moment surpassed her usual capabilities tenfold!
Alone, she had managed to halt numerous pursuing soldiers and even high-ranking officers from Big Mom Pirates! It was nothing short of terrifying, yet it left many perplexed!
If she possessed such strength and form, why had she not revealed it sooner? And what exactly was the Sulong Transformation ...?
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