Both pirates and Marines were curious about the answer to how Straw Hat Luffy survived Magellan's poison.
The system seemed to sense this and simultaneously issued a question.
["Ding! Question: Who saved Straw Hat Luffy?"]
["A. Buggy the Clown"]
["B. Emporio Ivankov"]
["C. Knight of the Sea Jinbe"]
["D. Mr. 2 Bon Clay"]
["Please answer now."]
[Pirate 1: These questions are so pointed! They're basically all related to Straw Hat. We don't know the answers at all!]
[Pirate 2: Ah, even if Straw Hat Luffy knows the answer, if he can't grab the chance to answer, he can't reply. On the contrary, if we grab it, we might even get it right. Stop complaining. It's not like you broke into Impel Down, participated in the Summit War, or opposed the World Government at Enies Lobby.]
[Pirate 3: If the prerequisite for knowing the answer is doing those things, then I'd rather not know.]
The conversation between the pirates was also displayed on the sky screen.
Others who had been unhappy that the Straw Hats knew the answers to several questions suddenly felt calmer after seeing this exchange.
It was true, as they said. The reason the Straw Hat crew knew the answers was because they had undertaken these series of dangerous activities.
If given the choice, they would rather not know the answers than participate in those events.
These thoughts flashed through their minds in an instant, and in that brief moment, the quick-answer round ended.
["Ding! The quick-answer round has ended.]
[The contestants who have won the opportunity to answer are: Monkey D. Luffy, Katakuri, Jack, Yasopp. Please answer, Monkey D. Luffy."]
[God Usopp: Great! Luffy got it! He'll definitely get a reward!]
[Cat Burglar Nami: Let's hope so. Luffy, don't suddenly do something stupid.]
[Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro: Don't worry. Our captain is very reliable at critical moments.]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Nami, what are you talking about? When have I ever done something stupid? Hey, you, system! Listen up! The person who saved me was Mr. Ivan!]
[Cat Burglar Nami: What is this idiot doing? Who answers like that?!]
["Ding! Congratulations to Monkey D. Luffy for answering correctly. Reward: Restore body to its peak condition."]
After the system's reward was issued, Luffy felt a wave of relief through his body, the previous heaviness completely gone.
It felt like he had returned to his condition when he first set out to sea, but his abilities remained at their current level.
All the damage he had ever suffered was healed, as if he had never been injured.
Furthermore, after issuing the reward, the system left him a message: the ten years of lifespan he had lost to detoxification had also been replenished due to this restoration of his state.
Upon discovering this, Luffy relayed the information to Ivankov.
Hearing this, Ivankov was overjoyed for him. "That's wonderful, Straw Hat boy! I was always worried about your condition. It seems there's no need to worry anymore."
Buggy, overhearing this, quietly crept closer.
"So that means the rewards the system gives are real? In that case, I, the great Captain Buggy, must answer too! I will grab the next question!"
Crocodile, on the other side, thought the same. Now that the authenticity of the rewards was confirmed, he also wanted to obtain power that would make him stronger.
Meanwhile, on the sky screen, after seeing Luffy's reward, opinions were divided.
[Civilian 1: What? The final reward is just restoring one's own condition? Compared to the previous ones, it doesn't seem like much.]
[Pirate 1: Idiot! The reward of restoring one's body to its peak condition is something countless people desire! Anyone who has suffered severe injuries or has a serious illness would definitely want this reward!]
[Pirate 2: Exactly! I bet Whitebeard wants this reward. He's old now; his body must be much weaker. If he could get this reward and return to his peak condition, then this Summit War would definitely not be a concern anymore.]
[Pirate 3: Yeah, yeah, I think so too. I wonder if the Whitebeard Pirates are thinking the same thing.]
[Civilian 2: But is this Ivankov a doctor? How did he manage to cure the severe poison on Straw Hat's body? I thought Magellan's toxin was incurable?]
[Pirate 4: Mr. Ivan is the great Queen of the Kamabakka Kingdom, not some ordinary person like a doctor!]
[Pirate 5: Right! Mr. Ivan is a miraculous figure. If it's him, he can accomplish anything!]
[Civilian 3: But how did Straw Hat Luffy meet this Emporio Ivankov? In the previous video, he was already locked in a cell. How did he escape?]
[Civilian 4: Right! I'm curious too. How exactly did he do it?]
On the sky screen, having solved one problem, everyone fell into another. Below the sky screen, various forces were also discussing intensely.
Whitebeard Pirates
After seeing Luffy's reward, Marco was very excited. He turned to look at Whitebeard.
"Pops! Did you see Straw Hat Luffy's reward? If you could get that, your body would definitely recover!"
Jozu also nodded beside him. "Right, Pops! If you could return to your peak condition, your illness would surely be cured too!"
"Yeah, yeah! If Pops recovers, our Whitebeard Pirates will definitely become stronger!"
"I wonder when the next question will be. I must grab the chance to answer then!"
"Count me in!"
"Me too!"
Seeing his sons so determined to help him recover, Whitebeard laughed heartily.
"Gurararara! My sons, just having you here makes me happy. As for whether my body can recover or not, I don't care that much anymore. Right now, I just want to save Ace and have our family reunited."
Hearing Whitebeard's words, everyone present was deeply moved. Although they didn't show it on their faces, they silently vowed to find a way to cure Whitebeard.
Marine Headquarters, Impel Down
Ace watched Luffy's painful state after being poisoned and felt his determination to save him even through the agony. His heart was filled with grief.
He just didn't know how to persuade Luffy to stop, because he knew that no matter what he said, Luffy wouldn't change his mind.
But he really didn't want Luffy to risk himself any further. Just breaking into Impel Down had already caused Luffy to be severely poisoned.
And they still didn't know how he was cured, or what price he might have paid.
Now Luffy was still coming to the Summit War to save him. Ace was terribly worried.
Amidst his worry, he also couldn't help but blame himself for his own arrogance.
If not for that, he wouldn't have been captured by the Marines, causing so many people to risk themselves for him now.