On the deck, several Supernova Captains with bounties exceeding 100 million Beli gathered, their expressions grim as they stared at the latest news broadcast, where the image of Luffy punching Moriah away was played on a loop.
Eustass Kid's mechanical arm clanked, his eyes burning with violent rage: "What a joke... We're both Supernovas, so why can Straw Hat cause such a huge stir?!"
"Surgeon of Death" Trafalgar Law leaned against the ship's rail, his fingers gently tapping the hilt of Kikoku, his tone icy: "Heh, Kaido personally 'guided' him, while we have to struggle desperately in the New World... This world is truly unfair."
"Glutton" Jewelry Bonney bit savagely into a piece of meat, exclaiming angrily: "I've been chased and forced into hiding by the Marine in the New World, but he, on the other hand, directly climbed to power by stepping on a Shichibukai?!"
"Gangster" Capone Bege exhaled a puff of cigar smoke, stating grimly: "The most ridiculous thing is that the whole world is discussing him now, as if we Supernovas are just supporting characters!"
"Massacre Soldier" Killer's voice under his mask was hoarse and suppressed: "We can't let him continue to be so arrogant... Otherwise, the New World's structure will be completely disrupted."
Kid slammed his fist onto the ship's rail, the metal deck instantly denting: "I've had enough! Why can Straw Hat step on our heads?!" He grinned, revealing his stark white teeth, "Since Kaido can 'guide' him, then I'll use my fists to tell him—what a true 'New World Welcome Ceremony' is!"
Law's lips curved into a dangerous arc: "Interesting... Perhaps, we should give this 'newcomer' a little'surprise'."
Bonney licked her lips, a fierce glint in her eyes: "I heard his next stop is Sabaody Archipelago? Perfect... I haven't been to Paradise to play in a long time."
Bege sneered: "Then let him know, among the Supernovas... who the real 'monster' is!"
At this moment, undercurrents were already surging in the New World, with jealousy, anger, and ambition intertwined, and several Supernovas made the same decision in unison: to ambush Straw Hat Luffy at Sabaody Archipelago!
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"Ding—"
On the deck of the going merry, Luffy's phone suddenly popped up a holographic projection notification.
Usopp curiously leaned over: "Huh? Who sent you a message?"
The next second, several figures appeared simultaneously in the projection—
Kid's mechanical arm glinted coldly as he sneered: "Straw Hat, don't think you're so great just because you took down a Shichibukai!"
Law's Kikoku's blade tip pointed directly at the camera: "What's so great about growing up in Kaido's shadow?"
Bonney stomped a rock to pieces: "Do you dare to come to Island 33 of Sabaody Archipelago? It's time for a real ranking among the Supernovas!"
Bege's cigar smoke swirled: "If you don't come, you're a coward! You'll never be Pirate King in this lifetime!"
Finally, all the Supernovas roared in unison: "Let's settle this, Straw Hat Luffy!"
The video abruptly ended, and the deck fell into a brief silence.
Suddenly—
"Hahahahaha!" Luffy flattened his Straw Hat, laughing so hard his eyes were almost invisible: "This is too interesting! Are they having a Supernova party?"
Zoro's three swords simultaneously unsheathed half an inch: "Perfect for testing out my newly acquired Shusui on them."
Sanji blew a smoke ring and sneered: "Are those small fry driven mad with jealousy?"
Nami sighed, pressing a hand to her forehead: "These idiots have no idea we're in a hurry..."
Usopp suddenly noticed that the video's comment section had exploded:
[Holy crap! The Supernovas collectively issued a challenge?!]
[Sabaody Archipelago is going to become a Shura field!]
[The betting is open! Bet on how many Straw Hat Crew will 1v!]
Brook's violin string snapped with a "pop": "Yohoho~ It seems my debut concert will be earlier than planned!"
Franky struck his classic pose: "Super~ Let them see the power of the Merry!"
Luffy suddenly jumped onto the ship's bow, his rubber arm stretching out with a "whoosh" to point into the distance: "Full speed ahead! Let's go to Sabaody Archipelago and beat them up!"
At this moment, the storm of the New World officially swept through Paradise!
The bubbles of Sabaody Archipelago had not yet risen, but the smoke of battle already permeated the air.
This pinnacle showdown of the Supernovas attracted the attention of the entire sea; this was the battle of the younger generation!
After two days of full-speed sailing,
the going merry finally broke through the last wave and sailed into the dreamlike waters of Sabaody Archipelago.
"Wow—!" Luffy's eyes widened, his mouth open wide enough to fit a Sea Kings, "These bubbles can fly!" He excitedly reached out to grab them, his rubber arm stretching with a "whoosh," only to pop a series of bubbles, causing Usopp to also exclaim loudly.
Nami punched the three idiots on the head: "Stop playing! We have important business!" She unfolded the sea chart, her brows slightly furrowed, "Island 33 is in the mangrove area, a dangerous zone where pirates gather."
"Isn't that perfect?" Zoro grinned, his fingers caressing the hilt of Shusui, "It saves us the trouble of looking for them one by one."
Sanji blew a smoke ring: "I heard that bastard Kid recently slaughtered another Marine Base?"
Robin elegantly flipped through a newspaper: "Yes, his bounty has already increased to 470 million."
"I don't care how many billions!" Luffy flattened his Straw Hat, his eyes sharp as knives: "Dare to say I can't be Pirate King?" His fist slammed into his palm with a "thwack": "Then I'll beat them up for you to see!"
Franky pressed the Cola Power Full On button: "Super~ Full speed ahead!" The Merry's Lion's Roar Cannon automatically loaded, and blue flames erupted from the stern, launching it like an arrow towards Island 33.
Brook suddenly picked up his violin: "Gentlemen, how about a battle song?" As the stirring "Binks' Sake" began to play, the entire Straw Hat Crew's morale instantly soared to its peak!
When the Merry docked, the entire coastline was already packed with pirates who had heard the news; Kid's red spiky hair stood out particularly in the crowd, and his mechanical arm clanked as it transformed: "You've finally arrived, coward!"
Law leaned against a tree trunk and sneered: "I thought you wouldn't dare to accept the challenge."
Bonney gnawed on a chicken leg, mumbling: "It's still not too late to surrender now~"
Luffy leaped ashore in a single bound, his eyes burning with fighting spirit beneath his Straw Hat: "Enough talk!" He suddenly took a stance: "Today, I'll let you know—"
"Gomu Gomu—"
"Gigant Axe!!!"
A massive foot instantly covered the entire coastline, and the Supernovas hastily scattered to dodge; Zoro's three swords simultaneously unsheathed: "Three Sword Style: Black Rope Dragon Twister!" A storm of sword energy swept across the battlefield!
Sanji's Diable Jambe ignited with flames: "Collier Shoot: Grill Shot!"
Usopp's Green Star seeds exploded in the air: "Hissatsu: Meteor Shower!"
The entire Island 33 instantly turned into a battlefield, and the surrounding reporters frantically snapped photos: "Big news! The Supernovas have fully engaged in battle!"
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