Robin covered her mouth and chuckled, "This suit..."
"Custom-made!" Usopp poked his head out from the mast. "It cost me a fortune in special ammunition!" His long nose pointed at the phone screen broadcasting live. "Now the entire internet is imitating Second Boss's style!"
"Second Boss?" The two women were puzzled.
"That's Katakuri, Katakuri, Second Boss!"
"...hhhh!"
A loud 'bang' suddenly came from the stern. Luffy's Gear Fourth form twisted and contorted in the air, black and red lightning appearing and disappearing, and strange patterns emerged on his rubber skin, only to dissipate at crucial moments.
"Just a little more..." Luffy panted, deactivating his transformation. Sweat pooled into small puddles on the deck. "That feeling..."
Zoro leaned against the ship's rail, wiping his sword. "Idiot, you're not trying to learn Katakuri's moves, are you?" His phone was tucked into his green haramaki, continuously playing a compilation video of "Overlord Swordsman."
"No way!" Luffy puffed out his cheeks, pulling at his face. "I'm going to be the Pirate King..."
"Water 7!!!" Usopp's shriek interrupted his declaration. He was so excited he nearly fell from the crow's nest. "Ahead! It's Water 7!"
The entire ship instantly erupted!
Nami, Zoro, and Sanji all stared intently. It was indeed Water 7!
Robin's coffee cup paused mid-air. Through the hot mist, her expression was complex and unreadable, the tragedy of Enies Lobby from the novel overlapping with the scenes of those "rebellious heroines" from the short drama.
"Finally..." Luffy adjusted his Straw Hat. The Gear Fourth patterns suddenly became clear on his arm for a moment. "I can punch those bastards who made Robin cry!"
Usopp had already set up the live broadcast equipment. "Families! Next up is 'Straw Hat Crew's Revenge' special live broadcast! Unlock Luffy's new Gear Fourth form if donations exceed 100 million!"
Sanji adjusted his tie one last time. Diable Jambe ignited with explosive flames, and the muscles under his suit pants tensed. "Let them see what true Overlord power is."
The outline of Water 7 in the distance gradually became clear!
Just as the Straw Hat Crew's going merry slowly sailed into the outer waters of Water 7,
Suddenly,
Usopp in the crow's nest let out a gasp, "Everyone, look! What's that?"
They saw a strangely shaped ship cutting through the waves. It was a peculiar speedboat powered by cola, with an exaggerated blue pompadour design on its bow.
Even more astonishing, standing at the bow was a cyborg wearing only star-spangled boxers, his shining metal arms vigorously waving in the setting sun.
"Super!!!" Franky's signature cheer carried from afar. He struck his iconic pose, and his mechanical finger clicked, "I've finally been waiting for you, my fated companions!"
Luffy's eyes instantly lit up on the deck. His rubber arm stretched out with a 'whoosh,' and he shot directly over. "Franky! It really is Franky!"
He clung to Franky like an octopus, shouting excitedly, "Have you heard my story?"
Franky laughed heartily, "No, your face is full of stories."
"Hahahaha, Franky, you can fix ships, right? I'm counting on you for the Merry!" Luffy was very excited.
Zoro chuckled, crossing his arms. "Just as the novel said, he's an exaggerated fellow."
Sanji grumbled, puffing on his cigarette, "His perversion level exceeds expectations." Meanwhile, Usopp's eyes gleamed as he leaned in to study Franky's mechanical arm. "Wow! These modifications are incredible!"
Behind Franky, his Franky Family subordinates followed closely in small boats. The Square Sisters cried out, wiping their tears, "Big Brother, are you really leaving?" Zambai waved a flag, "This is the call Big Brother has been waiting for for years!"
"A man's farewell needs no tears!" Franky struck his coolest pose, his sunglasses reflecting the setting sun. "Tonight, I, the super star, am embarking on a new adventure!"
As he spoke, he suddenly pressed a button on his abdomen, and the cola-powered device on his back hissed, emitting steam. "This is youth!!!"
His subordinates collectively struck their signature pose, "Take care, Big Brother! You must become the most super Pirate!"
Nami sighed, rubbing her forehead. "Now there's going to be another noisy person on board..." But Robin covered her mouth and chuckled, "It seems it will be very interesting."
As Franky leaped onto the Merry's deck, the Straw Hat Pirates welcomed their most important shipwright. Guided by Franky, they arrived at a hidden port.
"This place is absolutely no prob..."
Franky's words were cut short as a chilling, bone-piercing killing intent suddenly enveloped the entire port.
"Hmph, what a touching reunion." A low, sarcastic voice came from the shadows. "Do you want me to give you an award?"
Everyone's smiles instantly froze, and the atmosphere plummeted to an icy point.
Lucci, Kaku, Kalifa, and other CP9 members slowly emerged from the darkness. Their eyes were cold, and a sneering curve played on their lips, as if they were looking at a group of prey to be slaughtered.
Franky's mechanical fist clenched with a 'click,' and anger burned in his eyes. "You bastards... It's a good thing nothing happened to Iceberg, otherwise I would never forgive you!"
Lucci, hands in his pockets, scanned the Straw Hat Crew indifferently, his tone full of disdain. "Iceberg? That kind of trash isn't worth our attention at all. Anyone who has read the 'Pirate King' novel knows that the Pluton blueprints are impossible to obtain."
He tilted his head slightly, his gaze as sharp as a blade. "We are here for only one purpose this time: to fight Straw Hat."
He slowly raised his hand, his knuckles making a bone-chilling 'crack, crack' sound.
"Either we kill everyone here, or... we are killed by everyone here."
The air instantly solidified, and a murderous aura swept through the entire scene.
Kaku folded his arms across his chest, a sneering smile playing on his lips. "Straw Hat, I heard you've been causing quite a ruckus along the way? Unfortunately, your adventure ends here."
Kalifa pushed up her glasses, the lenses reflecting a cold light. "There's no such word as 'mercy' in CP9's dictionary."
Luffy's expression became uncharacteristically serious. He pulled down his Straw Hat, his voice low and firm. "Is that so? Then let's see."
Zoro slowly drew his three swords, a battle-thirsty grin spreading across his lips. "Perfect, I still felt like I hadn't warmed up enough."
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