[Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach: Don't tell me you're using your own man as a test subject, Doflamingo? Using Lao G like that?]
[Big Mom Charlotte Linlin: What a wonderful idea, JOKER. A disposable pawn.]
[Kaido of the Beasts: Wahahaha! A good way to test the waters. I'll have to try that next time.]
After Blackbeard pointed out Doflamingo's intentions, many thought it was a coldly practical idea. Lao G, however, was terrified. He was sure he had answered incorrectly and had no idea what punishment he would face.
["Ding! Congratulations to Lao G for answering correctly. Reward: Restored Youth."]
Before Lao G could even process how he got it right, he felt a sudden surge of power within his body. It was a warm energy that flowed through his entire being. His muscles began to bulge, and his entire body reverted to its youthful form.
Witnessing this, Doflamingo's expression turned from casual interest to serious calculation. He hadn't expected everything on the sky screen to be real—rewards were actually possible, and they were potent.
If that was the case, he couldn't afford to miss future answering opportunities. It was best to obtain rewards that would directly strengthen the Donquixote Pirates. Thinking this, he looked at his other subordinates. "From now on, you must all seize the chance to answer." "Yes."
Meanwhile, others on the sky screen commented on Lao G's incredible luck.
[Buggy the Clown: What the hell? It was really that long-nosed guy? How is that possible?]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Sniper King is so amazing! I wonder when I'll see him again.]
[Black Leg* Sanji: Luffy... have you really not figured it out?]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Huh? Figured what out?]
[Black Leg* Sanji: It's nothing. Forget it.]
[Dr. Kureha: More than that, I'm far more interested in that reward.]
Doctrine was deeply interested in the "Restored Youth" reward. Although she had lived a long time, she was not immune to aging. If this system could restore her youth,then she would definitely participate in the answering from now on. She was clearly not alone in this thought.
[Baron Tamago: If it can restore youth, then perhaps there are also things that can extend lifespan?]
[Golden Lion Shiki: Now that you mention it, I'm very interested too.]
At that moment, the screen began playing the next video.
〖"Robin,hang on! We're coming to save you!" Luffy shouted into the distance. But Nico Robin responded harshly, unwilling to leave with the Straw Hats and telling them to go away. Luffy, completely unfazed, even picked his nose. He still wanted Robin to return to them, and the other crew members also tried to persuade her.
The video then shifted to another place:Ohara, twenty years ago. Robin's past was displayed one by one. The World Government, to erase history, used a Buster Call to bombard Ohara. As the sole survivor of Ohara, Robin's life was filled with suffering. Meanwhile, Spandam was laughing arrogantly, pointing at the flag flying over Enies Lobby.
"Look at that flag, pirates! Do you know what it is? That symbol represents a united organization of over 170 member countries from the four seas and the Grand Line! This is the World Government! And you! You should understand how insignificant you are for daring to defy it! Now you understand what kind of power has been pursuing this woman all these years! If you understand, then give up now!" Spandam spoke arrogantly, but Luffy and the others ignored him.
Luffy only said calmly," I see. Now I finally know who Robin's enemy is. Sniper King, shoot down that flag!"
"Roger that! Special Attack: Firebird Star!" Usopp's attack pierced through the flag, and the World Government's symbol was consumed by flames.〗
By this point in the video, the audience was first furious at Akainu's merciless activation of the Buster Call, showing no regard for civilian lives. Now,they were shocked that the Straw Hat crew dared to declare war on the World Government.
[Sir Crocodile: Zehahaha! Nico Robin, I never thought you would sacrifice yourself to protect others.]
[Devil Child Nico Robin: That's none of your business, my former boss. Shouldn't you be in custody?]
[Sir Crocodile: Indeed. But it seems even Impel Down can receive the sky screen.]
[Capone Bege: I can't believe they actually did it. Truly remarkable.]
[Trafalgar D. Water Law: That's quite bold of you, Straw Hat-ya.]
[Eustass Kid: Hmph! What's so great about that? I'm the man who will become the Pirate King!]
[Red-Haired Shanks: That's very manly of you, Luffy!]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Shanks!]
The audience shared their thoughts on the sky screen. Meanwhile, the video was nearing its end.
〖Spandam looked at the destroyed flag in disbelief. "Have you gone mad?You actually dare to make an enemy of the World Government! Do you have a death wish?" "THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WANT!!!" Luffy roared. "Robin!I want to hear you say it yourself! Say you want to live!" Tears streamed down Robin's face. Looking at her companions before her, she could no longer suppress her emotions. "If...if it's possible for me to live... then I want to live! Please! Take me to the sea with you!"〗
["Ding. The famous scene 〈Take Me to the Sea with You〉 has finished playing. Subsequent content will be released as bonus material before the next famous scene is broadcast. Stay tuned."]
After the system's announcement, the entire sky screen went dark, and the audience could no longer post messages.
By now, Luffy was already on his way to Impel Down. Although the sky screen had appeared just as he was about to leave, Luffy was too worried about Ace's situation to pay it much mind. He directly asked Empress Boa Hancock to take him there. However, during the journey, he did spare some attention to check the sky screen. Because of this, he learned that his crewmates were safe. This was undoubtedly good news for him. Now, he didn't need to worry about his crew's situation anymore and could focus entirely on saving Ace.
As for Hancock, she had felt a bit jealous earlier seeing Luffy's interactions with Nami and Robin. Watching the deep bonds of the Straw Hat crew in the video made her even more uncomfortable. But seeing Luffy so concerned about Ace now,she didn't show it, choosing instead to silently accompany him.
(End of Chapter 4)
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