In the scene, Luffy and the others gazed fearlessly at Kaido and Big Mom.
Luffy's expression remained composed as he observed silently, his slender frame contrasting against the imposing figures of the two Yonko.
In the presence of Kaido and Big Mom, Luffy appeared diminutive, akin to a mere ant.
It seemed as though they could easily crush him with a single breath, yet Luffy's resolute demeanor conveyed a clear message—he was dead serious about taking down the Four Emperors.
The impending clash would unfold right here, and Luffy was prepared to confront Yonko-level enemies head-on.
Witnessing this scene, countless onlookers couldn't help but fret for Luffy.
The sight of Big Mom and Kaido standing side by side exuded an overwhelming sense of oppression, rendering Luffy and his allies as insignificant as ants.
Under ordinary circumstances, a single formidable Yonko looms supreme over the seas, unchallenged by any.
Yet now, with both Big Mom and Kaido present— one hailed as the world's strongest creature, the other a force of unparalleled destruction—could Luffy and his comrades truly emerge victorious against such daunting foes?
The viewers remained uncertain, but in their hearts, they fervently hoped for Luffy's triumph...
Marine Headquarters!
"The final showdown?"
"Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Luffy have truly stirred up trouble by provoking those two behemoths..."
Garp gazed at the sky, his weathered features etched with concern.
As Luffy's grandfather, he harbored the deepest concern for his grandson. He had borne witness to every pivotal battle along Luffy's journey, watching firsthand as his grandson matured before his eyes.
He knew that the Luffy depicted in the scene was no longer the naive boy from Windmill Village, but a determined force to be reckoned with.
After enduring trial after trial and besting formidable opponents one by one, he had truly grown into a man.
Even Garp, in spite of everything, held out hope for Luffy's victory this time.
Yet, as a legendary figure of the navy, as a powerhouse in his own right, his instincts whispered that Luffy's odds of winning this battle were abysmal... because he understood all too well the fearsome might possessed by Kaido, a titan among powerhouses.
And looming behind Luffy were the supernovas, comrades from the same turbulent era.
Confronted by such formidable enemies, who reigned supreme atop the world, the odds seemed insurmountable...
Though he sensed Luffy might face defeat, Garp harbored no sense of wrongdoing!
Viewed through Luffy's eyes, Wano Country groaned under Kaido's tyranny, its people suffering under his iron fist.
Standing up to challenge the authority of the Four Emperors was an act of unwavering resolve!
For true strength is forged in the crucible of adversity, a path of continual growth!
"It's alright if you choose the path of a pirate, but do not falter. You must emerge victorious in this clash!"
Sengoku, observing from the sidelines, sensed Garp's anxiety. Technically, Luffy wasn't his grandson.
He wasn't burdened with Garp's fervent desire for victory!
As a Fleet Admiral, his perspective suggested that Luffy's chances against Kaido and Big Mom were infinitesimal.
Yet, as Garp's old friend, he remained silent. A comforting pat on the shoulder conveyed his support, urging Garp not to dwell too heavily on worry...
The three admirals standing behind them stayed silent.
In their hearts, the outcome of the battle was already apparent, even before the first blow was struck.
Even if the trio were to launch a simultaneous assault, the odds of toppling Kaido and Big Mom remained uncertain.
And then there were the Straw Hat crew and their allies. Even Akainu, who harbored a longstanding disdain for them, found himself rendered speechless, a mere smirk playing on his lips.
For he understood all too well, regardless of the miracles Luffy had wrought in the past, the astounding foes he had conquered.
This battle would yield no reversals!
They would taste fear like never before!
Experience the crushing weight of strength's fall...
...
Whitebeard Pirates!
"Luffy..."
Ace stood by the ship, gazing skyward, his countenance fraught with nerves and apprehension.
As Luffy's brother, akin to Garp, he fretted immensely for Luffy's safety.
Yet this was merely a broadcast from the future, a reality beyond his reach. He was powerless in the present to aid his brother.
Even though he knew these events had yet to pass, as an elder sibling, he couldn't quell his concern for Luffy.
Simply because it was Luffy in the fray!
One of the dearest to him in the world...
Meanwhile, Marco, along with the other commanders of the Whitebeard crew like Jozu and Vista, bore solemn expressions.
They harbored no illusions about the outcome of this clash.
For anyone with even a modicum of insight could discern the inevitable victor!
Though Luffy and his comrades possessed formidable strength, the chasm between them and the Four Emperors loomed vast.
In their previous skirmish against Kaido, it had been but a tipsy Kaido who hadn't unleashed his full might, yet swiftly vanquished them both with minimal effort.
Though time had passed and Luffy had honed his skills in the quarry, even then, none dared to believe he posed a credible threat to Kaido.
Maybe the fight will become more thrilling, but the outcome seems predetermined!
Many in the Whitebeard Pirates couldn't bear to witness it any longer, fearing Ace, Luffy's brother, would be crestfallen...
Yet just when all assumed Luffy would succumb in this skirmish, Whitebeard, with a glance at Ace then at Luffy on the screen, uttered words that jolted all present.
"I have faith in Straw Hat... to emerge victorious."
The revelation left everyone, Ace included, in disbelief. Could Whitebeard truly predict Luffy's triumph in this clash?
Given they're both Emperors, shouldn't Whitebeard understand the formidable might of Kaido and Big Mom better? Is Luffy truly capable of challenging, let alone besting, them?
Whitebeard disregarded their incredulous stares, fixating on Luffy's form with a hint of reminiscence in his gaze as he continued slowly...
"In Luffy, I discern a familiar silhouette, that of my erstwhile rival..."
"The visage of Roger!"
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