Learning that Luffy was now fine thanks to the system's reward, those who cared about him finally felt the heavy weight in their hearts lift.
[Boa Hancock: Wonderful! Luffy, you're alright! I'm so happy!]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Oh, Hamock, you're here too.]
[Boa Hancock: You called my name again! Although my name is Hancock...]
Seeing Luffy reply to her, Hancock shyly covered her face.
Meanwhile, their exchange on the sky screen caused a huge commotion.
[Pirate 1: How do these two know each other? Could it be that the man Empress-sama mentioned earlier was Straw Hat Luffy?]
[Pirate 2: Very likely! I was curious before why Empress-sama wanted to teach Magellan a lesson for Straw Hat kid's sake. It makes perfect sense if they knew each other beforehand.]
[Pirate 3: Damn it! So annoying! How can Empress-sama be like this for Straw Hat Luffy?]
[Pirate 4: It really is infuriating! That Straw Hat Luffy already has two stunning beauties like Nami and Robin. Now he's even involved with Empress-sama? Just thinking about it makes me angry!]
[Pirate 5: Why don't I have such luck with women? I'm so jealous of Straw Hat kid!]
[Black Leg Sanji: I'm jealous too! Why can Luffy meet such a great beauty, while I have to go through... that?]
Many people watching the sky screen were distraught seeing Hancock's obvious concern for Luffy.
However, Hancock herself didn't care. Although she knew Luffy was fine now, her attention was still drawn to the Luffy in the video.
She couldn't help but silently cheer for him.
In the video, Bon Clay was also continuously cheering Luffy on.
〖"Straw Hat-chan, hang in there! Don't give up! You have to pull through! I believe you can do it!"
Luffy endured the painful treatment inside the treatment room, while Bon Clay stayed outside, persistently cheering for him.
He kept it up for several hours, until Luffy's screams suddenly stopped.
Bon Clay was confused, but Ivankov shook his head regretfully.
"While Straw Hat boy is undergoing treatment, the pain he feels is constant. If it stops... then it means he has..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the implication was clear.
But Bon Clay refused to believe it.
He looked at Luffy with hopeful eyes, silently continuing to cheer him on, wishing for Luffy to stand up in the next moment.
And then, a miracle happened. Luffy, who had collapsed silently, suddenly shouted, "MEAT!" and regained consciousness. 〗
[Civilian 1: I admit my opinion of this okama has changed. Even though he seems effeminate, it can't mask his manly spirit.]
(T/N: Effeminate means having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded as inappropriate for a man, that's what the Dictionary says)
[Pirate 1: Right! Even though he looked silly constantly cheering from outside, it was genuinely touching.]
[Civilian 2: And that Bon Clay was even coughing up blood, but he still persisted for Straw Hat kid's sake. The bond between them is something to envy.]
[Pirate 2: But from the sounds, Straw Hat kid's condition is really serious. He won't die there, will he?]
[Bartolomeo: Are you joking?! Luffy-senpai wouldn't die so easily! Besides, Luffy-senpai still has to go save his brother later! There's no way it ends here so easily!]
[Cavendish: Right. Although your popularity can't match mine, Straw Hat kid, I deeply respect your perseverance. I also believe you won't end it here so easily.]
[Trafalgar D. Water Law: Straw Hat-ya is truly admirable.]
[Pirate 3: Although Straw Hat kid really looks like he's about to kick the bucket, judging from the earlier Summit War footage, he did successfully pass this trial and cured the poison.]
[Civilian 3: Look! Why did Straw Hat kid suddenly go silent? Did he succeed or not?]
[Civilian 4: He looks completely dead! But why was he still alive in the previous videos?]
[Pirate 5: Did that Straw Hat die or not?! Was the person who appeared at the Summit War really him?! I really want to know! Wait, what did I hear? Hahahaha! I knew Straw Hat Luffy wouldn't die!]
[Pirate 6: That's some serious Monday morning quarterbacking.]
[Akainu Sakazuki: What a pity. Straw Hat Luffy actually didn't die in Impel Down. But it doesn't matter. If you dare come to Marineford, I guarantee you won't leave there alive.]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Hmph! That's impossible! I will definitely leave with Ace!]
[Marco the Phoenix: That's right, Akainu! Nothing you imagine will come true. Neither Ace nor his brother will be harmed. We, the Whitebeard Pirates, will protect them!]
[Akainu Sakazuki: Fine! Then I'll be waiting for you at Marine Headquarters!]
Marine Headquarters, Marineford
Fleet Admiral Sengoku, seeing Sakazuki's declaration, looked at him disapprovingly.
"Sakazuki, you're too impulsive. You shouldn't say these things so lightly. If the Marines fail later, how will we explain it to the citizens?"
His tone was earnest, hoping to persuade Sakazuki to be calmer.
However, Sakazuki clearly wouldn't listen. He snorted coldly. "They're just pirates. How could they be a match for the Marines? No matter who comes, I won't let them leave here successfully. Just wait and see."
Seeing Sakazuki's stubbornness, Sengoku could only shake his head helplessly, hoping the subsequent events would unfold as he wished.
Then he turned his gaze back to the sky screen to continue watching the developments.
〖After Luffy shouted "MEAT!", everyone present was overjoyed.
Next, the people of Newkama Land prepared food for Luffy. He ate enough food for three days.
He ate for a full half hour before returning to his original appearance.
The okama present all looked at Luffy in amazement, unable to believe what kind of monster he was.
"Such an incredible vitality! Straw Hat boy, you've created a miracle!"
"To actually survive Magellan's poison... it's truly unimaginable!"
"What kind of monster are you? To be able to accomplish this!"
Countless exclamations of wonder surrounded Luffy.
Meanwhile, Bon Clay, confirming Luffy was alright, suddenly collapsed to the ground.
Seeing this, Luffy rushed to his side. "Bon-chan! What's wrong?!"〗