Bab 22: Chapter 22 : Shocking News
The scene left everyone in shock, but they found themselves drawn back to the unfolding events on the Live screen in the sky...
[As countless shadows poured out, Moria's defeat was officially confirmed.]
[In this moment, he had no strength left to fight, only collapsing to the ground, falling into a deep slumber...]
[Simultaneously, the sun burst forth, its radiant beams covering the land in an instant!]
[Meanwhile, in the Florian Triangle...]
[Countless pirates and marines who had been trapped in the dark sea by Moria, their shadows stolen, witnessed their shadows returning, leaving them utterly stunned...]
[They were unaware of Moria's battle with Luffy or the sudden return of their shadows...]
[But in that moment, as they felt the warmth of the sun again, tears welled up in their eyes, and their excitement knew no bounds...]
[Though they didn't understand why, they knew someone must have defeated Moria for their shadows to return...]
[The excitement and disbelief were overwhelming.]
[Moria, a notorious Warlord of the Sea, a true sea pirate. Who could possibly defeat him?]
[But such considerations became irrelevant. To these pirates and marines who had their shadows stolen, their saviors had arrived.]
[All eyes turned skyward as they wept, tears blending with expressions of gratitude.]
[Thanks to this anonymous benefactor who defeated Moria, their shadows had returned, allowing them to escape the darkness and return to the sunlight...]
[In the future, they would learn from Laura and other pirates that the name of their savior was...]
[Luffy, or rather... the Straw Hat Pirates!]
Many were deeply moved by this sight, realizing that Luffy and his crew had achieved more than just defeating a formidable foe. They had unwittingly saved countless lives, earning an immeasurable amount of goodwill.
[On the island, Luffy had shrunk in size due to the side effects of his Third Gear technique, compounded by the toll of prolonged combat. He had fallen into a deep slumber.]
[Chopper and the others were doing their utmost to care for Luffy and provide him with medical attention.]
[Laura's pirate group, too, was filled with excitement, having finally defeated Moria, reclaimed their shadows, and glimpsed a brighter future.]
[However, just when everyone was rejoicing, a calm voice dampened their spirits...]
[Following the sound, they spotted a massive figure seated atop a ruined building.]
[Zoro, Laura's group of pirates, and even other people present felt a renewed wave of fear coursing through them.]
[For this person was not ordinary; he was the last person they wanted to see.]
[Like Moria, he was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea...]
[Tyrant Bear, Bartholomew Kuma!]
Once more, everyone was left in awe!
The Navy, pirates, and the entire audience tuned into the live broadcast were left flabbergasted.
No one had expected another Warlord to appear after Moria's defeat. And this one... was the fearsome Tyrant Bear, renowned throughout the world!
Why was he here? How had he appeared in Moria's territory?
These questions puzzled everyone, including the likes of Sengoku, Akainu, and other marines, as well as the present Donquixote Doflamingo and others.
Normally, the Seven Warlords had no dealings with each other, keeping to their respective territories and rarely venturing out.
But now...
All eyes turned to the massive bear, seeking answers that even he seemed unaware of.
Bartholomew Kuma was just as baffled.
He had never expected, as a Melon-eating civilian, to find himself in such a predicament. What was he doing in Moria's territory?
Seeing Kuma's confusion, those present realized he was just as clueless as they were. After all, these events were unfolding in the future, and without the rest of the broadcast, no one could know the reasons behind his presence.
[As Kuma appeared, the expressions on the faces of everyone present turned grim, and cold sweat began to trickle down their brows.]
[They all knew the terrifying reputation of the Tyrant Bear!]
[In terms of sheer strength, he was likely even more formidable than Moria, whom they had just defeated!]
[Everyone braced themselves, fear gnawing at their hearts, but they had no choice...]
[Kuma remained seated, holding a Den Den Mushi in his massive hand, as if engaged in conversation.]
["I know that one of Seven Warlords has already been defeated before. If another is also defeated by the Straw Hat crew again, it would damage the Navy's reputation. I will clear everyone present and suppress the news."]
[With these words, Kuma finally locked eyes with the group before him and descended slowly from his perch.]
[His immense presence, as he moved through the crowd, exuded an aura of oppression and terror that left everyone paralyzed.]
[No one dared to make a move...]
The information in the broadcast once again sent shockwaves through everyone, but it wasn't just Kuma's intimidating presence that stunned them; it was the shocking revelation he made...
What was happening?
The Tyrant Bear had just claimed that one of the Seven Warlords had already been defeated before Moria.
And it was the Straw Hat Pirates who had achieved this feat?
Such an impossibility left everyone dumbfounded.
The entire world was in a state of shock...
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