Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

Chapter 323 Afterwards, Vivi

"Flame clouds, the sound of drums?"

Zhan Guo muttered these two keywords repeatedly, his brows furrowed.

He frantically searched his mind for information about the Rubber Fruit from the Navy and the World Government records, but found very little of it useful.

He even accessed some of the world government's classified files.

All we know is that the Gum-Gum Fruit was one of the Devil Fruits that were strictly controlled by the World Government more than ten years ago, but for some reason it was lost and eventually eaten by Luffy by mistake.

There are no records of its previous user, as if it had been deliberately erased by some force.

"Devil Fruits actively choose their masters."

Sengoku said in a low voice, "If a very suitable host appears, the demon residing in the fruit, whether by fate or coincidence, will try its best to appear in front of the host it has chosen."

As a naval admiral, he knew this better than anyone else.

After all, he himself is a Devil Fruit user.

In other words, the Gum-Gum Fruit, whose secrets were hidden by the World Government, may have been deliberately chosen by Monkey D. Luffy!

Thinking about this, Zhan Guo felt even more troubled.

Based on Kizaru's report, Luffy has not only developed his Gum-Gum Fruit to the point of awakening, but his demonstrated strength is also enough to allow him to simultaneously contend with both admirals and naval heroes.

Although they are certainly no match, their growth rate and potential are already terrifying.

"The Fifth Emperor?" Sengoku murmured.

This title, which was considered a joke not long ago, now sounds unsettlingly heavy.

How long has it been since the Water Seven incident?

Less than a month!

If given a few more years, he might completely rewrite the landscape of this ocean.

"Oh, the more I think about it, the scarier it gets."

Kizaru chuckled and replied, "Then, Mr. Sengoku, should we continue to increase his bounty?"

Both Kizaru and Sengoku believed that Luffy was most likely not killed.

"No. The government and headquarters both agree that this incident must be suppressed! It absolutely cannot be publicized!"

Whether Luffy is dead or alive, the impact of this incident is extremely negative.

Three Celestial Dragons were killed, and the Navy deployed three of its top combatants, but failed to achieve a perfect ending.

The terrifying strength and threat displayed by Straw Hat Luffy could have unpredictable negative consequences for the upcoming war against Portgas D. Ace and Whitebeard if any information were to get out.

All attention and resources must be focused on the pinnacle war that will determine the future maritime landscape.

War is coming!

At this time, keeping Straw Hat Boy away from the war is a good thing.

A brief silence fell over the office.

Kizaru also dropped his nonchalant expression, and his eyes behind his glasses flickered slightly.

Even he could feel the immense pressure of an impending storm.

Edward Newgate with a white beard.

The man known as the world's strongest would never stand idly by while the Navy publicly executes his son.

A massive war that will sweep across the entire Grand Line and may even overturn the existing order is now inevitable.

The chaos in the Sabaody Archipelago, compared to the impending war, seemed like merely a sudden and intense prelude.

"Notify all vice admirals and above, as well as the Seven Warlords of the Sea,"

Sengoku turned around and ordered, "Convene a supreme military conference! We need to finalize the battle plan!"

"Yes!"

The messenger outside the door responded loudly, and his footsteps quickly faded into the distance.

Kizaru stood up, straightened his striped suit, and prepared to leave.

"Polsalino," Sengoku suddenly called out to him.

Kizaru stopped and looked back.

"Specific details regarding Kuma's annihilation of the Straw Hat crew,"

Sengoku's gaze was deep. "Prepare a detailed report. Also, you need to keep a close eye on the Science Unit's plans for the subsequent mass production and improvement of the Pacifistas."

"Understood."

Kizaru waved his hand.

......

Under the dim sky, Luffy had no strength left.

My body was still enduring that kind of torture, like being cut with a knife.

"Zoro, Nami, Vivi..."

He took out a piece of paper filled with locations, marking suitable training spots for each member of the Straw Hat crew.

It was the bear that accidentally knocked it away.

Luffy glanced at it and felt slightly relieved.

He remembered a question Bonnie had asked him when they first met.

Are you ready to go to the new world?

It seems that it hasn't happened yet.

Faced with an enemy like this, his only option was to let his companions escape first.

What if there was no Rayleigh, no Kuma, and what if we encountered an even stronger enemy?

He needs to become stronger!

Where will the bear take him?

Luffy's gaze moved with difficulty.

Look at the various locations marked on the note.

Nami lives on the small sky island of Visalia, a country that studies the weather.

Franky is located in Barkimoa, the island of Mirai, a land known as the land of geniuses and the former home of Vegapunk.

Chopper flew to the Kingdom of Dorino in the South China Sea.

Sanji... is on the island of dreams, Momoiro Island.

The name sounds a bit strange.

This name seems to suit Sanji's tastes quite well; he'll be very happy, right?

Did Robin go to the Bridge Kingdom in the East Blue?

He returned to his hometown.

Usopp, Zoro, Brook...

"Wait, the boundless land?"

Luffy looked up at the moon in the sky. He seemed to have heard the name from some god on Skypiea.

Why would Merry go to a place like that?

And Bonnie, how did she end up on Fishman Island?

Are bears and fish-men related?

With no time to think about these things, Luffy felt his eyelids getting incredibly heavy and his stomach growling with hunger.

Now, within the Great Bear's power, the air shockwaves bearing the bear's mark are rampaging wildly, their destination unknown.

Luffy knows where everyone is, but there's no information about where he went.

Where am I supposed to be filmed?

"It's a place where you can get stronger quickly."

That's what Luffy thinks.

Actually, as long as it's a safe and stable place, it doesn't matter where you are.

In any case, he should thank Xiong properly in the end, because his transaction with Xiong didn't include so many extra services later on.

"Then take good care of Bonnie."

Although I've only met Xiong a few times.

Luffy had a feeling that the best way to thank Kuma was to help him take good care of Bonney.

Of course, that's all in the future. Right now, we should focus on our physical condition.

The intense pain felt like countless tiny blades, relentlessly cutting into Luffy's nerves.

He kept his eyes tightly closed, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, but he didn't utter a single sound.

The third level of punishment continues unabated, and it's unclear when it will stop.

It felt like there were tiny knives constantly scraping and stabbing my body; a normal person would probably have fainted from the pain.

Compared to the pain, Luffy wants to eat more right now.

After being blasted away by Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit power, he flew at high speed in the invisible shockwave, his body unable to move on its own, his consciousness struggling between pain and hunger.

"I'm so hungry, I really want to eat something."

This was the strongest thought in Luffy's mind, even overshadowing the omnipresent punitive pain at one point.