What's Happening!?
At this moment, as they watched the live broadcast from the sky...
Countless viewers around the world were utterly baffled!
What did everyone see?
Luffy, who was clearly dead... had somehow come back to life.
How could this be?
Even Luffy himself seemed to be at a loss for why this transformation had occurred.
But one thing was clear...
When Luffy stood up again, not only had his appearance dramatically changed, but the aura around him was now exponentially more powerful!
He claimed this was... his final form, his Fifth Gear?
At this moment, countless viewers recalled Luffy's journey—Second Gear, Third Gear, Fourth Gear...
Each time he unveiled a new form, his combat abilities were greatly enhanced.
These new forms had helped him overcome nearly insurmountable enemies one after another!
And now...
Could Luffy, who had previously been able to contend with Kaido before mastering Fifth Gear, actually defeat Kaido in this new mode?
Would he demonstrate an even greater combat power than before?
No one knew for sure...
Although it was certain that Luffy's Fifth Gear would be incredibly formidable.
His strength would undoubtedly reach new heights, but Kaido is a Yonko, and the pressure he exerts is immense.
It remains to be seen if Luffy, now risen again, can defeat him...
Yet at this moment, countless viewers watching the broadcast in the sky felt a surge of relief.
The despair from Luffy's apparent death had vanished!
Seeing him rise and continue fighting Kaido meant the battle was still ongoing!
Luffy was not dead—there could be no greater joy than that!
"Go, Luffy!"
"Defeat Kaido and become the true Pirate King!"
Countless spectators from around the globe cheered with excitement.
Although Luffy in the image couldn't hear their voices, they were cheering in their own way.
Excitement filled the air as viewers eagerly anticipated the next chapter of this thrilling battle. What incredible feats would the next battle bring?
They couldn't help but be intrigued... just how powerful Luffy is in his fifth gear, Nika form!
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The Red-Haired Pirates!
"Unbelievable!"
Shanks gazed at Luffy soaring through the sky, his body enveloped in white smoke. His eyes widened in amazement! The tension on his face melted away instantly, replaced by a broad smile.
"Just as I thought, Luffy isn't one to go down easily. He's back again!"
"I never expected that this kid's Devil Fruit would turn out to be the Nika Fruit!"
"If I had known this Devil Fruit was of such legendary status, I would have never let him eat it so casually!"
"After all, it's something so valuable that even the World Government has been searching for it for years without success. Hahaha..."
Of course, Shanks was speaking lightheartedly.
It was just a casual comment made in a moment of relaxation.
In reality, whether Luffy's fruit was a rubber fruit or a Nika Fruit didn't make much of a difference to him.
What he truly yearns for is adventure on the high seas with his crew. He has little interest in power and wealth.
In this regard, he's quite similar to Whitebeard...
What delighted Shanks the most was seeing Luffy come back to life and awaken such an astonishing power!
Perhaps with the boost from fifth gear, he might actually have a chance to defeat Kaido!
"I wonder if your kid is just exceptionally lucky, or if his destiny was already set in stone!"
"The Devil Fruit he casually ate turned out to be the legendary Nika Fruit. Even I didn't foresee this!"
"Maybe it was the right decision to lose my arm for the new era..."
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Marine Headquarters!
"What?"
"I was right!?"
Garp and Sengoku were stunned, especially when they witnessed Luffy standing up, his body undergoing bizarre transformations.
Even Garp, Luffy's grandfather, was taken aback!
They had previously speculated that Luffy's fruit might not be a rubber fruit, but rather the Nika Fruit, but it was just a guess. They weren't sure yet.
But in the next moment, a miraculous change occurred!
Emotional Luffy, that kid, had indeed eaten the legendary Nika Fruit—the very fruit that the World Government had been searching for, yet never found!
"The legendary warrior who represents liberation, Luffy... could it be that he was destined to walk this path?"
As Garp recalled Luffy's journey, he found himself torn between laughter and tears.
His grandson, who appeared to be nothing more than a carefree sea boy, was in reality something far more extraordinary. Despite looking like a typical pirate, Luffy rarely behaved like one.
Instead, he was constantly helping others, liberating those oppressed by pirates or cruel forces. His actions mirrored the legend of Nika in every way...
"Perhaps it wasn't Luffy who chose the Nika Fruit, but rather the Nika Fruit that chose him!"
At that moment, Garp was overcome with tears!
Part of his tears were from joy at Luffy's newfound strength, and part from the sheer relief that Luffy had come back to life.
He never wanted to experience such a rollercoaster of emotions again. Not now, not ever!
Garp now felt a surge of renewed strength coursing through him, erasing the weakness he had felt before.
Meanwhile, the Warring States had a serious expression on his face.
He was naturally relieved that his old partner's grandson was safe, but...
He knew all too well how long the World Government had been searching for the Nika Fruit.
Now that it was revealed to the world through the live broadcast, would Luffy become a target for the World Government?
Would he be pursued relentlessly?