The next morning arrived early.
Luffy rubbed his sleepy eyes and stretched on the bed.
"Ah!! I want to save Mine! I want to save Tatsumi!!" Suddenly remembering the crucial task at hand, Luffy leaped out of bed with newfound energy.
He retrieved [Akame Ga Kill] from under the pillow and eagerly opened it. True to his expectations, he found himself back in the Manga world. Yesterday was not a dream!
"By the way, I used up my entry limit yesterday, but Logan mentioned that it would recover today." The thought quickened Luffy's heartbeat.
Go in! wow~~~ Under the dim light, the imperial capital's stone pavement appeared gloomy and deserted. "Sure enough, I'm back!" Luffy rejoiced at his return.
"Hey! Why are you still standing there? Get out of here!" A girl's voice, full of resentment, reached Luffy's ears.
Oddly enough, every time Luffy entered the Mangas, Mine's voice seemed to become increasingly irksome. It frustrated him to think that, without the two persistent pursuers of Tatsumi, he could have engaged in prolonged battles with the Raksha Four Demons.
Although he couldn't see experience point prompts above his head, he sensed distinct improvements after each battle.
Indeed, in Luffy's original world, the path to strength involved two crucial elements: Devil Fruit abilities and Haki. Regardless of the specific ability, the swiftest path to leveling up remained the same—through continuous combat.
Only in the relentless cycle of battle could true transformation and strength emerge.
But when she couldn't enter the manga yesterday, Luffy became anxious! It felt like losing two valuable crews. Now, hearing that haunting voice again, Luffy was in such a good mood!
However...
Without uttering a word, Luffy grabbed the two of them and pushed them into the alley. Soon after, the four Rakshasa demons appeared, and Luffy dove into battle!
Undoubtedly, this journey into the Mangas ended by preventing Mine and Tatsumi from meeting their demise.
Soon~~~ The second time, the third time, the fourth time... When today's entry into the Mangas reached the ninth time.
"Go away, you two idiots, and watch me beat those bastards away!" Skillfully pressing Mine and Tatsumi, Luffy brought them to the side of the alley and pushed them in. Then, he swiftly headed to the avenue leading to the palace.
"Do you want to go to the palace to commit murder? Hahaha, then this road will not work~" In the shadows, the demonly Sten reappeared.
"Really? But I want to go!" Under the straw hat, the corner of Luffy's mouth twitched slightly, and he stomped his feet! He rushed out like a rocket and slammed into Sten's chest with his clenched fist.
Boom! A tremendous shock; Sten felt his mouth constrict, and his back molars clenched instinctively.
"The strength is so strong, it's really unexpected!" Sten stepped back a few paces, eyes widened in surprise. He patted his chest and turned to Luffy with a playful smile. "But..., this should be your full strength, right? For my body that has experienced many cultivations, this strength... is still not enough~~"
"Ahahaha~ No wonder he dared to make a big fuss in the execution ground of the imperial capital. He turned out to be a pretty strong~~" On the second floor, the figure arrived as promised. She Morgant down, leaned over the railing, rested her chin on her elbows, and looked at Luffy with interest, her big black eyes sparkling.
In the alley around the corner, Suzuka came out and let out a chuckle: "Yeah, I haven't encountered such a strong prey for a long time~"
"Do you know?" Faced with this familiar scent, Luffy rubbed his wrists and flexed his hands and feet. The three looked at Luffy with some confusion. Know what?
"When I was repeatedly defeated by you, I kept thinking, if I can't enhance my strength, how can I protect my crews during our future travels?" Although his only current crew is Logan, in the world of Mangas, Luffy has companions like Mine and Tatsumi. Moreover, he's confident that he'll gain more crews on his future sea voyages. Confronted with a situation like today, facing a life-and-death crisis with his crew and feeling utterly powerless...
What right would he have to call himself a man seeking the One Piece? Luffy is grateful that his first crew is Logan. It's even more fortunate that Logan's Mangas possess a magical ability allowing him to experience the helplessness and despair of losing a crew on his initial journey at sea.
If it weren't for the fact that this is in the Manga world of [Akame Ga Kill], with the function of unlimited "retry," Luffy might genuinely lose his crews. Hence, every failure serves as a powerful injection of motivation for Luffy.
Become stronger! I want to be stronger!!!
On the square's avenue, Sten, Mez, and Suzuka exchanged glances. "Uh, hello? What are you talking about, little big brother in the straw hat? how do you keep losing to us?" Mez open her mouth, as if to say, "Are you kidding?" Suzuka shrugged, "If I recall correctly, this should be our first meeting." "Could he be a fool? Babbling to himself there," Sten muttered, rubbing his fists and lowering his figure slightly, adopting his sprinting posture. Luffy didn't address the trio's questions but instead moved left and right, squatted down, his eyes filled with seriousness. "Although some crews may not be strong, I hope they can always be with me. If I'm not strong enough, I might lose them."
"Oh~? Your idea is correct, but in reality, when facing a formidable opponent like me, what can you, a little man, truly accomplish?" Sten looked at Luffy playfully, the mockery at the corner of his mouth intensifying.
"During the two days of fighting and last night's rest, I wracked my brain to devise more potent moves... to ensure the safety of my companion and the promise that no one will leave me." As Luffy spoke, his legs took on a wavelike shape, resembling water gushing from a faucet.
A significant amount of air streamed in from the soles of his feet, circulating rapidly throughout his body, turning his skin red, and causing his body to emit steam. "What's he doing? What's happening to his body? It looks like a boiled crab," remarked the horse, covering her mouth with a giggle, oblivious to the impending crisis.
"The body emitting steam... it seems he's someone who has developed his body to the point of controlling it. Could he be the one who stole the manuscript from the Imperial Fist?" pondered Suzuka.
"Interesting!" Sten was brimming with excitement, clapping his hands together. "Now, I want to liberate your soul even more quickly!"
However, at that very moment...
Um!?
Sten, Mez, and Suzuka were simultaneously stunned, their attention fixated on Luffy. Because at that moment, an aura characteristic of a formidable warrior quietly erupted from Luffy's body!
Luffy placed his fist on the ground and abruptly raised his head!
Gear Second!