Moria's defeat drew ridicule from many on the sky screen.
He could only secretly vow to perform well in the upcoming events to change everyone's impression.
After all, the Marines had already announced that the execution of Fire Fist Ace would be publicly broadcast worldwide.
This was the perfect opportunity for him to prove his strength.
Meanwhile, in the video, although Moria was defeated, Luffy's mission to save Ace wasn't going smoothly, as many enemies still awaited them.
〖After leaving, Luffy encountered his old acquaintance, Smoker.
Ivankov intended to hold off Smoker for Luffy but was confronted by the modified Kuma instead.
Left with no choice, Luffy had to fight personally. He entered Gear Second and launched an attack on Smoker first.
Unfortunately, Smoker was a Logia-type Devil Fruit user. Luffy's attacks had no effect on him.
Smoker's attacks, however, were effective.
He transformed into a net, directly ensnaring Luffy and slamming him hard onto the ice.〗
[God Usopp: Luffy! Strange, what's happening? Why are Luffy's attacks ineffective?]
[Civilian 1: Yeah, it's really strange. Straw Hat Luffy was so fierce in the previous videos, defeating so many opponents. Why is he now so easily defeated by this Marine? Why is that?]
[Sir Crocodile: Hah, you idiots. It's because Smoker is a Logia. Ordinary physical attacks have no effect on Logia users. Looks like Straw Hat kid is finished this time.]
[Cat Burglar Nami: Logia? By that logic, aren't you a Logia too? But Luffy still defeated you! I believe he will defeat his opponent like he did that time!]
[Civilian 2: Huh? What is that Cat Burglar Nami talking about? Wasn't it the Marines who defeated Crocodile? How is it related to Straw Hat kid?]
[Pirate 1: Who knows? Maybe the Straw Hats were the ones who truly defeated Crocodile, and the Marines stole the credit? After all, the Marines released that information.]
[Marine 2: Hey! What do you mean? Don't spout nonsense!]
[Pirate 1: Who's spouting nonsense? This is just a reasonable guess!]
[Marine 2: You!]
[Pirate 2: Enough! Stop arguing! The key point now is that Straw Hat kid is clearly no match for that Smoker. Do you think he'll be killed?]
[Eustass Kid: Don't worry, he'll die before Straw Hat does. Even though I can't stand him, as an opponent I acknowledge, he won't fall so easily here.]
[Trafalgar D. Water Law: Right. Straw Hat-ya will definitely win.]
[Donquixote Doflamingo: Fufufufu! It's truly a dangerous moment. So, what will you do next, Straw Hat?]
[Pirate 3: Look! Those familiar long, white legs! It's her!]
[Pirate 4: What? What?]
As a pair of beautiful legs appeared in the video, the attention of many male viewers was captured.
〖Just as Luffy was knocked onto the ice by Smoker, an angry female voice suddenly rang out.
"You bastard! Let go of Luffy this instant!"
Accompanying the voice was a long, fair leg that kicked Smoker away fiercely.
"Boa Hancock! What are you doing?! Do you also want to stop being a Warlord like Jinbe?!"
Smoker shouted angrily after being kicked away.
Hancock responded with equal fury, "Shut up! I am so angry I can't hear anything! How dare you treat my beloved like this! I will absolutely not let you live! I have never been this angry before! I will tear you to pieces and feed you to the beasts!"
Hancock grew increasingly furious, wishing she could immediately attack Smoker. But then, three simple words instantly extinguished the rage in her heart.
It was Luffy, who had noticed Hancock's arrival, happily calling her name. "Hancock!"
Hearing this, Hancock's expression instantly turned shy. "Yes... you called my name again."
Hancock's behavior shocked everyone present. But the next scene made many feel indignant.
After greeting Hancock, Luffy felt it wasn't enough and directly rushed over to hug her.
Faced with this sudden embrace, Hancock's cheeks flushed red, and she began panting heavily, as if she had just done some strenuous exercise.〗
[Pirate 5: Oooohhhhh! Empress-sama! You've finally appeared again! I am your loyal follower!]
[Pirate 6: Damn it! I really want to know how Straw Hat kid and Empress-sama met! Why does Empress-sama act like that around Straw Hat kid?]
[Pirate 7: I want to know too! I have no interest in who wins the Summit War now! I only want to know about the relationship between Empress-sama and Straw Hat kid!]
[Pirate 8: I wish I was the one who made Empress-sama show that expression!]
[Pirate 9: No! I can't take it anymore! Straw Hat kid! I must duel you! How dare you hug my Empress-sama!]
[Pirate 10: Bastard Straw Hat kid! Let go of Empress-sama! Damn it! Why does Empress-sama protect Straw Hat kid? And why doesn't she push him away when he hugs her?!]
[Pirate 11: Empress-sama actually said Straw Hat kid is her beloved! No! I can't accept this! I absolutely cannot accept this!]
[Black Leg Sanji: Why?! Why can Luffy meet a great beauty like the Empress, while I have to face... that... What did I do wrong?!]
[Soul King Brook: Yohohohoho! I almost saw her panties! But Mr. Sanji, what's wrong?]
[Black Leg Sanji: Heh... hehehe... Someone, save me... I really don't want to stay here anymore...]
[God Usopp: It seems Sanji has encountered something terrible.]
[Tony Tony Chopper: Hmm, I hope he has good luck.]
[Nico Robin: It seems everyone encountered quite a few things during the time we were separated.]
[Pirate 12: Waaaah! My Empress-sama!]
On the sky screen, Hancock suddenly protecting Luffy in his moment of danger and personally declaring him her beloved caused a large number of gentlemen to lose their minds.
After all, Pirate Empress Hancock was known as the World's Most Beautiful Woman, and many regarded her as their goddess.
Now, their goddess had publicly announced she was in love with someone else. How could these people not be heartbroken?