The significance of fruit awakening cannot be overstated!
Just like Doflamingo, Katakuri, and others.
Much of their formidable combat prowess stems from their ability to awaken their Devil Fruits.
For those endowed with Devil Fruit abilities, awakening their fruits translates to a substantial enhancement in combat capabilities!
Undoubtedly, this is the ultimate boon for personal growth!
And so, in this moment...
Upon Ace awakening his Flame-Flame Fruit, his strength instantly doubled!
Witness this moment.
Not only Marco, Vista, Jozu, and countless other crewmates surrounding him rejoiced for Ace.
Even Whitebeard couldn't help but smile.
To witness his own son's strength ascend!
Naturally, it's a triumph for the entire Whitebeard Pirates!
Even Garp made the right choice.
And thus, naturally, he reaped the reward.
At this moment, a golden aura radiated from his body's surface.
The Marines nearby were astounded!
"Garp, you've gained yet another reward?"
"Old man, you're just lucky, aren't you?"
"I've never received a reward from start to finish. I swear, next time I'll follow your lead!" Kizaru and Aokiji, standing nearby, couldn't help but step forward, expressing their admiration: "Master Garp's Haki, the Armament Haki, is already peerless in the world!"
"And now, even his Observation Haki has reached such awe-inspiring heights!"
"Solely in terms of Haki prowess, there's no one within the entirety of the Marine Headquarters who can rival Mr. Garp!"
"Marine Headquarters? I reckon he's a force to be reckoned with across the seas and beyond."
"In terms of sheer Haki mastery, Mr. Garp stands amongst the very best!"
"Mr. Garp's strength has surged; he might just have surpassed us all." Listening to the sentiments of Kizaru and Aokiji, Garp chuckled.
His joy stemmed not just from receiving a reward but also from his grandson!
Luffy's triumph over Katakuri and his evasion of the Big Mom Pirates' pursuit... sent shockwaves throughout the world. And it filled him with immense pride!
Though both his son, Dragon, and his grandson Luffy tread paths vastly different from his own.
There's no doubt in his mind about their integrity!
Even if one is a revolutionary army leader and the other a pirate, they will never stray from their principles. As long as they follow their hearts and pursue their dreams, they're on the right path.
Then they shall not interfere!
So the two stood, their pride undiminished amidst the world's scrutiny. In the conference hall, a figure stood in the corner, his expression dark. It was Akainu!
Akainu's gaze fell upon Garp, who was laughing heartily.
Meanwhile, Sengoku, Aokiji, and Kizaru felt distinctly uneasy in his presence.
Somewhere along the line, it seemed this group had diverged from his own path entirely.
His mission, steadfast from the outset, had been to eradicate pirates. But now, it was evident that Luffy posed a significant threat.
Yet, unlike him, not all Marines were intent on his immediate destruction.
And now, Garp's authority had surged once more, likely making him even more formidable.
Should he attempt to eliminate Luffy and Garp intervened again, Akainu feared he might not emerge victorious in a confrontation with Garp only relying on himself.
This was a dire situation indeed. Meanwhile, in Water 7!
Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, and the others sat aboard the newly constructed Thousand Sunny.
With the completion of the Thousand Sunny's construction, the Straw Hat Pirates now boasted two distinct pirate ships!
Their excitement soared as they beheld their bounty posters unfurled in the sky.
For the bounty not only signified their menace to the World Government but also affirmed their strength in the eyes of the world!
Thus, Luffy, Sanji, Zoro, and the others were swept up in euphoria!
"Who would've thought my future bounty would reach a staggering 300 million?" Sanji marveled, puffing on his cigarette.
Usopp and Chopper were equally awestruck.
"Luffy, your bounty's a whopping 1.5 billion! That's insane!"
"Yeah, it's even higher than Katakuri's. You're incredible, Luffy!"
As Chopper and Usopp praised him, Luffy remained seated at the ship's bow, chuckling to himself.
Robin, Zoro, Franky, and the rest watched the sky, their expressions content.
Satisfied with their bounties.
Only Nami, her eyes glinting, focused on Luffy.
"1.5 billion. If I catch you, Luffy, we'd be set for life. We'd all be rich!"
The implication made Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper squirm. At that moment, they harbored no doubt that Nami was entirely serious. After all, her love for money rivaled her own life. She might truly go to such lengths for wealth!
Under the cloak of darkness, they subdued their adversaries and traded them off to the Navy Headquarters in exchange for a hefty sum...
Zoro and Sanji, beneficiaries of the quiz prize, now radiated with a dazzling golden aura!
In an instant!
Their abilities surged, reaching new heights!
Zoro's mastery of swordsmanship soared,
While Sanji's signature move, the Devil's Wind Kick, underwent a remarkable enhancement!
Once more, excitement rippled through the crowd!
[The events on Cake Island have concluded, and prizes for quizzes and challenges have been distributed!]
[Rewards for event heroes are being distributed now...]
With these announcements ringing out,
The attention of viewers worldwide was instantly captured!
Even the Straw Hat Pirates themselves couldn't help but wonder about the bountiful rewards awaiting the quiz winners.
As the protagonist of the live broadcast, what rewards awaited Luffy?
[Congratulations to Monkey D. Luffy: Unlocking rewards, mastering the Gear 4 mode in advance!]
At this moment,
Many viewers were left dumbfounded. This reward was beyond belief!
Having witnessed the live broadcast, they were well aware of the sheer power of Gear 4!
For future battles, Gear 4 was a trump card that surpassed even the Second and Third Gears!
With Luffy now possessing it, his strength was poised to skyrocket once more!
This was truly remarkable!
In the blink of an eye, he gained the formidable combat prowess that would have taken years of arduous training!
As the rewards were announced to the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy was enveloped in a radiant golden glow!
He could feel his strength surging once again!
"Wow!"
"I bet I could send Doflamingo flying with a single punch!"
Hearing Luffy's words, Zoro, Nami, Sanji, and the others couldn't help but share in his joy.
After all, the growth in his captain's strength signifies an overall enhancement in the Straw Hat Pirates' prowess!
Now, with the live broadcast, the images are being exposed.
The Straw Hat Pirates will inevitably attract more adversaries.
They are in dire need of bolstering their strength!
With Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji's combat effectiveness elevated,
They will no longer cower in the face of potential threats. The enemies are drawing near!
At this juncture, the sky's live broadcast screen flickers once more.
[Initiating global calls now!]
[Call duration is ten minutes, enabling either worldwide calls or single-line connections!]
[Following the calls, the review of the upcoming pinnacle battle is set to commence.]
As the voice from the live broadcast screen fades away,
At this very moment, akin to before, a golden Den Den Mushi suddenly materializes in the hands of numerous factions and prominent figures across the world!
Thus establishing a connection among them all.
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