When he woke up again, Monkey D. Luffy didn't know how much time had passed.
But to his surprise, he seemed to feel that his physical qualities had become stronger.
"Your Satori is against the heavens. During your rest, you comprehended the exclusive skill, Extreme Enhancement."
"Extreme Enhancement: When your bodily functions reach their limit, after sufficient rest, your physical qualities will achieve a breakthrough and be greatly enhanced."
"Your Satori is against the heavens. During your eating, you comprehended the exclusive skill, Rapid Digestion."
"Rapid Digestion: When you eat to obtain nutrients, you can quickly absorb and digest them, and use them to restore stamina and strengthen your physique."
The information that suddenly appeared in his mind made Monkey D. Luffy immediately understand.
It turned out that after he comprehended Eight Gates last time, he pushed his body to its limit, and now his physique had become stronger because of the new ability he comprehended, Extreme Enhancement.
As for Rapid Digestion, it must be because after his stamina was depleted, he absorbed more nutrients from his mother through the umbilical cord, thus gaining this ability.
People in the world of One Piece generally have rather abnormal physiques; their stomachs can be full like a ball and quickly digest, and when they run out of stamina, eating something can restore a lot.
And these two abilities of Monkey D. Luffy were just a further enhancement of the abilities that his physique originally possessed.
After figuring this out, Monkey D. Luffy, who had just comprehended two new abilities, soon fell into a deep sleep again.
At the same time, he began to more deeply comprehend and familiarize himself with his new abilities.
...
A few months later.
"Father, I'm entrusting Luffy to you."
"Leave him to me, I will definitely train him into the most excellent Marine."
"Be a good boy and listen to Grandpa, Luffy."
Shortly after Luffy was born, his mother entrusted him to Garp.
Then, she kissed his forehead and, for some unknown reason, set sail and left.
Watching his mother, whom he had only met once, gradually disappear into the vast ocean, Luffy couldn't help but feel a sense of regret.
He knew too little about his mother.
He had no idea how to make her stay.
This kind of irreversible departure reminded him of the scene in the original story where Ace died in front of Luffy.
In a daze, Luffy's vision went black, and his consciousness entered a scene from his memory.
Marineford, Marineford.
"Look closely, Whitebeard."
On the execution platform, Sengoku gave the order, and the two executioners beside him raised their great swords high, about to strike at Ace's neck.
"Stop!"
Luffy, blocked by countless Marines, roared in anger at the sight, yet he still couldn't break through their obstruction.
Watching the two great swords descend lower and lower, Luffy's eyes suddenly narrowed, and he screamed with all his might.
"Stop them!"
Immediately, an unparalleled aura, centered on Luffy, swept outwards.
Countless Marines and pirates on the entire battlefield instantly stopped moving, their eyes rolled back, and they fainted.
...
As the scene in his mind disappeared.
Garp, holding Luffy, suddenly trembled and instinctively looked at the infant in his arms, his eyes wide with shock.
A powerful and unparalleled aura suddenly erupted from Luffy's body.
A terrifying purplish-black lightning, centered on Luffy, stirred up a powerful air current that swept outwards, covering the entire island.
And all the residents on this island, and most of the Marines, without exception, rolled their eyes and lost consciousness.
"This… this is…"
Garp stared in shock at the sleeping infant in his arms, too excited to speak coherently.
After a long while, Garp slowly recovered and uttered a single sentence.
"Are you a born King, Luffy?!"
...
Time flew by.
Seven years later.
East Blue, Windmill Village, by the forest behind the village.
Luffy lay flat on the grass, arms pillowing his head, legs crossed, quietly gazing at the sky.
He had been in this world for seven years.
For these seven years, Garp, due to his Marine status, couldn't always take care of him.
So Luffy grew up eating meals from various households in Windmill Village.
Among those who cared for him the most was Makino, who ran the village bar.
Due to his heaven-defying comprehension, he quickly learned and mastered basic life skills under Makino's guidance.
After that, he began his self-training.
By now, he had cultivated Eight Gates to the point where he could open the Fifth Gate.
In Naruto, Rock Lee, during the Chunin Exams, opened the Fifth Gate, breaking through Gaara's impenetrable defense and severely injuring him.
Of course, besides physical techniques, he also practiced Haki.
He had autonomously awakened Haoshoku Haki at birth.
As for Observation Haki and Armament Haki, it wasn't difficult for him to comprehend them through his heaven-defying comprehension by frequently interacting with Garp and a group of Marines from Marineford.
However, he could only improve his Observation Haki and Armament Haki.
Haoshoku Haki could only be strengthened with his personal growth and the increase in his spirit.
Therefore, he had only cultivated his mastery of it to a state of perfection.
Now, he could easily control Haoshoku Haki to only affect a specific target.
"Grrr grrr…"
"I'm so hungry, it's about time to head back."
Putting away the thoughts in his mind, Luffy rubbed his rumbling stomach, then did a carp jump and prepared to return to the village.
...
"Makino, I'm back."
As he reached the bar's entrance, Luffy suddenly heard a burst of laughter and noise from inside.
"Are there guests?"
Luffy muttered, then pushed the door open.
Immediately, an incredibly joyful and lively scene came into view.
Inside the bar, two men were exchanging punches, hitting each other.
The surrounding area was filled with spectators holding up their glasses, cheering them on.
Soon, Luffy spotted a somewhat familiar man with Red Hair in the crowd.
Shanks!!!