Sailing: His comprehension is against the sky, and he comprehends the Eight Gates at the beginning.

Smoker's lips curled up at these words, his eyes brimming with confidence.

"Since I was transferred to Loguetown, I haven't let a single pirate escape."

"Over the years, under my command, the town of Rogge has achieved an unprecedented peace."

"Just you wait! If that Straw Hat kid is going to the Grand Line, he'll definitely come to Loguetown."

"Then I'll show him that fame gained through such petty tricks is utterly worthless in the face of absolute power!!!"

The soldiers were completely captivated by Smoker's aura and confidence, their eyes shining with admiration brighter than the stars, and they exclaimed from the bottom of their hearts once again.

"As expected of Colonel Smoker!!!"

Smoker stopped enjoying the navy soldier's flattery and suddenly frowned, asking a question.

"Where's Tashigi? Hasn't she come back yet after all this time?"

"Judging by the time, the Straw Hat crew should be arriving here soon."

"Everyone must be ready for battle at any time!"

Seeing that Smoker seemed a little angry, the soldier answered somewhat fearfully.

"Sergeant Tashigi said she went to the weapons shop to get a sword."

Smoker frowned upon hearing this.

"Does it really take that many hours to get a knife? That stupid woman..."

"Colonel Smoker! Colonel Smoker..."

Just then, a flurry of panicked cries came from outside the door.

Smoker frowned, clearly displeased with this behavior.

He looked towards the door, and soon a naval petty officer ran in.

The corporal bowed and reported with fear in his eyes.

"Colonel Smoker, the most wicked rookie, Monkey D. Luffy, has appeared!"

Smoker originally wanted to reprimand the Navy for their chaotic behavior, but upon hearing Luffy's name, he immediately slammed his fist on the table and stood up, asking a question.

"Where is he?"

He'd finally gotten his chance. He was determined to expose the Straw Hat Boy's hypocritical mask and let the world see that he was nothing more than a shameless scoundrel who knew how to play petty tricks.

The corporal was quite surprised to see Smoker so excited.

I've never seen Colonel Smoker so motivated before!

It seems Colonel Smoker is determined to get the Straw Hat Boy!

As expected of Colonel Smoker!!!

After silently flattering him, the naval corporal replied.

"Reports indicate that Straw Hat Luffy was spotted at the execution plaza of former Pirate King Gol D. Roger."

Upon hearing this, Smoker immediately rushed out the door.

He then left a message for the naval soldiers behind him.

"Assemble the troops and blockade the port. I'm going to wipe out the Straw Hat crew here!"

"Yes, Colonel Smoker!!!"

...

Execution Square!

Because the former Pirate King was executed here, people always come to visit.

So at this moment, the square was packed with people.

Luffy stood at a distance, separated from the crowd, gazing at the rather simple execution platform.

"Is that where Roger was executed?"

Luffy sighed, and then a smile involuntarily crept onto his face.

To truly experience Roger's imposing presence before his execution, one must personally ascend the execution platform.

Luffy then swung his arm.

The next second, his body was carried to the execution platform.

Upon seeing the figure that suddenly appeared on the execution platform, the people below immediately began to discuss among themselves.

"Hey! What's wrong with that person? Why is he in a place like that?"

"I think I just saw that person's arm extend. Could it be a legendary Devil Fruit user?"

"Hey! You in the straw hat, come down here."

"That's an execution platform under the special jurisdiction of the World Government; going up there is not allowed."

"..."

The area below the execution platform was filled with a cacophony of voices and discussions.

Luffy stood on the high platform, looking down at the masses below, as if he were seeing the scene Roger had witnessed.

The next moment, his vision gradually blurred, and his vision became dark.

When his gaze returned to the Ming and Qing dynasties, a completely new scene came into view.

The square was packed with people.

All eyes were fixed on the same place: a towering, isolated execution platform.

There is a long staircase leading to the execution platform.

At that moment, a tall man with a mustache was walking up step by step.

He wore shackles, yet he resembled a proud king.

He left everyone else in the audience in awe, their aura of dominance leaving them in awe.

On the high platform, two executioners awaited to carry out the man's execution.

But at this moment, it was the two executioners who were sweating profusely and looking tense.

The man walked up to the platform, sat cross-legged, lowered his head slightly, smiled calmly, and spoke to the two executioners beside him.

"Come on! Let's get this done quickly!"

Upon hearing this, the two executioners raised their double swords and crossed them in front of the man.

They were preparing for the final execution.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.

"Hey! Pirate King!"

"Where did you hide all the treasure you found?"

"So it really is in the Grand Line?"

"You got it, didn't you?"

"That legendary treasure..."

"That one and only great treasure..."

"...ONE PIECE!"

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent!

Everyone held their breath, gazing at the one and only king on the high platform.

Suddenly, the man raised his head slightly, and the corners of his mouth began to tremble.

The next second, he burst into laughter, looking up at the sky.

"Hahahaha..."

The thousands of audience members below the stage were all awestruck by the sheer power of the scene.

Then, everyone saw the man on the execution platform suddenly stop laughing and raise the corners of his mouth slightly.

"Do you want my treasure?"

"I can give you everything if you want..."

Upon hearing this, the audience members swallowed hard, their eyes burning with barely suppressed excitement and ambition.

The two executioners panicked and raised their long knives.

"Hey! Shut up!"

The man remained unmoved by the executioner's warning and spoke loudly.

"Go find it!"

"I've hidden all my treasure there!!!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than two long swords crossed and pierced his body.

Blood gushed out, pooling together.

Below the platform, after a moment of silence, erupted into a deafening roar!

...

Luffy's vision gradually blurred again, slowly fading into darkness.

At the same time, in his mind.

[Your comprehension is extraordinary; through personal contemplation and experience, your spirit has been elevated.]

Your aura has been enhanced, and your Conqueror's Haki has been strengthened!

Through his blurry vision, Luffy felt as if his Conqueror's Haki had suddenly broken through some kind of constraint.

Immediately afterwards, prompts continued to come to his mind.

Your abilities have reached a breakthrough!

really!!!

Luffy thought to himself.

Previously, he was only one step away from breaking through to the level of an admiral, the most crucial reason being that his Conqueror's Haki was not strong enough.

After experiencing Roger's execution firsthand, his Conqueror's Haki underwent a significant leap, as he witnessed Roger's kingly presence.

Now, he possesses a true kingly aura, much like Roger once was, who looked down upon the world.

"Hey! Straw Hat Boy! Come down here right now!"

"Did you hear me? Are you pretending to be deaf?"

In a daze, Luffy vaguely heard the voice of the guard who had told him to get down earlier.

Although I experienced an execution in my mind, it was only a fleeting moment in reality.

Luffy slowly opened his eyes, and his vision became clear again.

Suddenly, dark clouds rolled in from nowhere.

Hoo ho ho...

Boom!

In an instant, a fierce wind, accompanied by thunder, began to rage.

The world suddenly changed color, and the scene resembled the end of the world.

Just as Luffy was about to leave, he suddenly saw a large number of Marines pouring into both sides of the plaza, numbering nearly a hundred.

Boom boom...

With a roar of a motorcycle, Navy Captain Smoker, with a cigar in his mouth and slicked-back hair, sped over.

With a single drift in the middle of the passageway cleared by the Navy, it came to a steady stop directly in front of the execution platform where Luffy was standing.

The onlookers were completely bewildered by this exaggerated display, not understanding what had happened to provoke such a large-scale naval operation.