Funeral Hall!
After Crocodile delivered his challenge to Luffy through the camera, he no longer paid attention to the live broadcast.
Since things had come to this, his actions were exposed, and he certainly couldn't take over this country.
Now, he shifted his attention solely to Pluton.
This was his most important objective this time.
As long as he possessed Pluton, he would still wield absolute power. Then, he could move on to other countries to begin his development.
As for the den den mushi in front of him, he wanted to keep it.
He wanted to ruthlessly crush and destroy Straw Hat, who had ruined his plan, right in front of everyone watching the live broadcast.
Only then would his inner fury be appeased.
Recalling his thoughts, Crocodile turned his head to look at Robin.
Robin had already gone to the room containing the Poneglyph while he and Cobra were speaking.
However, that room was not within the recording range of the den den mushi.
This was also something Luffy had specifically reminded Uta about, telling her not to record the Poneglyph in the footage, otherwise, this country would never know peace.
Crocodile now entered that room, and at the same time, his figure completely disappeared from the live broadcast screen.
...
Flower Shop Square.
When people saw Crocodile injure Cobra with a sand blade, everyone was filled with worry and anger.
And now, looking at the figure lying on the screen, everyone couldn't help but sigh in sorrow.
"That devil... he did something to His Majesty the King..."
"Is His Majesty the King alright? Someone needs to go save him quickly!"
"Who can save His Majesty the King now? The King's Army and the Rebel Army are fighting fiercely, and there's a bomb on the square that will destroy everything. I think this country... is doomed!!!"
"Don't let it happen... this kind of thing! Someone quickly stop the war, stop the explosion, save the King!"
Just as people were lamenting in despair, someone on the square suddenly exclaimed,
"Straw Hat! Didn't His Majesty the King say that Straw Hat would stop the explosion at that time? Now, he's probably the only one who can save this country."
As soon as these words were spoken, the square immediately erupted.
"Where is Straw Hat? Please, come out quickly and save this country!"
"Straw Hat, appear quickly!"
Some also shouted at Nojiko below the screen.
"Hey! You're Straw Hat's companion, right! Quickly contact him, and tell him to save this country!"
"Yes! Please contact Straw Hat! We beg you!"
Nojiko, seeing so many people begging Luffy for help, couldn't help but recall when Luffy led them, the villagers, to save Cocoyasi Village.
She also deeply understood the feelings of these citizens, and raising a den den mushi in her hand, she said loudly,
"My Captain is on the other end of this den den mushi right now. If you have anything to say, just tell him directly!"
Hearing Nojiko say this, the entire square immediately erupted in deafening, surging cries for help.
Everyone was shouting one voice.
"Straw Hat, save this country!"
This scene deeply moved Smoker, who couldn't help but exclaim,
"Straw Hat, it seems you have replaced Crocodile and become the hero in the hearts of this country's people."
And at the same time, Luffy held the den den mushi, and the earth-shattering cries for help resonated in his and Vivi's ears.
"This way!"
Vivi excitedly shouted, leading Luffy through the Royal Mausoleum.
Thousands of cries for help made their emotions surge with excitement.
...
Holy Land Mariejois!
The Gorosei watched the screen, listening to the voices of thousands of citizens begging for help, and each of them couldn't help but frown.
Saint Warcury angrily slammed the table and roared,
"That bastard Crocodile has really made our World Government lose face this time."
Saint Pitte's expression was furious as he said in a deep voice,
"The most important thing is that this will make people lose trust in our World Government!"
Saint Nasujuro frowned and asked,
"Didn't we already contact the Marine in Alabasta? Why hasn't anyone stopped this live broadcast yet?"
Saint Mars asked coldly, his expression indifferent.
"There are so many people in the square, it might take them some time to get in!"
Satan Saint looked at the woman holding the den den mushi below the screen, a chill in his eyes, and said in a deep voice.
"The Straw Hat who caused this incident! They led the way... ruining the image of our World Government!"
"Unforgivable... They must never be easily forgiven!!!"
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Dressrosa!
Doflamingo burst into laughter again.
"Fufufufufu..."
"A commoner asking a pirate for help, just to resist a Shichibukai!"
"Those old geezers in Mary Geoise are going to have a headache this time!"
"Fufufufufu..."
Diamante said somewhat bored.
"But why hasn't that Straw Hat appeared yet? I'm so bored waiting! I really want to see them fight soon."
Trebol suddenly shouted.
"Look! The people in the other screens seem to be about to fight."
Pica had now recovered from his embarrassment and said in a high-pitched voice.
"Although watching a bunch of grunts fight is definitely boring, there's nothing else to pass the time right now."
"I hope these play-acting pirates can fight a little more decently, don't let me get bored!"
...
While the Donquixote Family was paying attention to the other screens, the entire world had also almost lost interest in the first scene and was forced to shift their attention to the other screens.
They quickly scanned through the five screens and finally landed on the last one.
It seemed that the impatient mole woman, Ms. Merry Christmas, was about to start fighting the reindeer opposite her.
Before the fight, she had been digging holes in the ground with her claws.
At this moment, the surrounding ground was already densely covered with dozens of large holes.
Ms. Merry Christmas hid half her body in a hole, revealing the other half to insult and mock Chopper.
"Pig, you stupid pig!"
"When I was digging the hole just now, you didn't attack me, you just stood there asking stupid questions like whether I was a member of Baroque Works."
"Now this land is my home turf, no one can defeat me on my home turf, you are definitely not my opponent."
"Go to hell!"
Ms. Merry Christmas roared, and her entire body instantly shrank into the hole, disappearing without a trace.
At this moment, Chopper suddenly reacted to Ms. Merry Christmas's words and exclaimed.
"Oh no!"
"I was just thinking about how to make her reveal her identity, and I didn't notice these holes."
Looking at Ms. Merry Christmas, who had completely disappeared, Chopper instantly broke out in a cold sweat, his eyes filled with worry and fear.
"It's over, it's over, I'm dead for sure this time."
"That mole woman said this land is her home turf, and no one can defeat her on her home turf."
"No! I have to use all my strength, go all out, and see if I can escape from here first."
Chopper quickly mumbled to himself, then took out a Rumble Ball from his pocket.
Just as he was about to eat it, his foot suddenly slipped, and he fell into the hole Ms. Merry Christmas had just dug from underground.
Watching such a simple, quick, and almost childish battle, all the viewers of the live broadcast showed expressions of disappointment.
"Tch! Is that one of the Straw Hat? This is too weak, isn't it?"
"Still talking about the Worst Generation? I think all of this is just hype, right? If the Captain is really that strong, how could he have such weak crew members?"
"This Straw Hat is truly disappointing!"
"I heard the Straw Hat was going to challenge a Shichibukai, and I thought they were strong? Is this all there is to it?"
"Is Morgans out of news to report now? Reporting such a boring battle!"
When broadcasting to the whole world, Morgans had meticulously introduced the identities of the opposing parties to everyone.
At that time, many people's interest was piqued by Morgans' boastful demeanor.
But now, many people felt utterly disappointed.
Dressrosa!
Pica snorted angrily.
"Hmph! As expected, I got my hopes up for nothing! You really can't trust these new pirate rookies! Watching this kind of childish battle is simply a waste of my time!"
"I'm going outside for some fresh air. Call me when Straw Hat and Crocodile start fighting."
After Pica finished speaking, he stood up, ready to go outside for some fresh air and alleviate his mood affected by this childish battle.
However, just at this moment, he had just left his seat.
Roar!
Then, an incredibly violent and chilling roar suddenly echoed from the screen.
Pica couldn't help but look out of curiosity, and his pupils instantly constricted.
Only to see in the screen.
A massive, towering, several-story-high berserk giant deer monster suddenly burst out from underground.
The giant deer monster's eyes were bloodshot, its giant mouth agape, letting out a terrifying roar that sent shivers down one's spine.
Its body was humanoid, but it was covered in thick fur, and its human-like hands tightly clutched the mole woman from before.
At this moment, the mole woman had blood at the corner of her mouth, was motionless, her expression terrified, and had long since lost consciousness.
"Huh? Won? Is she that weak?"
The giant deer monster held the mole woman in its hand and asked three questions in a beast-like voice.
...
This scene stunned everyone watching the live broadcast.
Everyone's mouths hung open in shock, their eyes filled with terror and disbelief.
"Wh-where did that monster come from?"
"Such a terrifying monster, it instantly killed that opponent!"
"Did you hear that just now? That monster seemed to be talking!"
"So scary! A talking monster, a terrifyingly strong monster! So scary!"
"By the way, where's that little raccoon from the Straw Hat just now? Where did it go?"
"It must have been trampled into meat paste by the monster!"
Pica stared blankly at this scene, his expression shocked, and exclaimed in a high-pitched voice.
"Why is there such a terrifying monster there?"
"This monster looks really strong!"
Doflamingo let out a low chuckle upon hearing this.
"Fufufufufu..."
"I think this monster is that raccoon from before. As expected, the Straw Hat who dared to challenge Crocodile is not that simple."
Upon hearing Doflamingo's words, Pica let out another incredible gasp of surprise.
"What?!"
...
Chopper and Ms. Merry Christmas's battle ended.
Immediately after, Usopp and Mr. 4 also entered battle mode.
Everyone saw in the screen that the fat Mr. 4 took down the cannon on his back, and that cannon actually transformed into a shape with a dog's head and legs, but maintained the body of a cannon, while in his hand, he held a baseball bat.
At the same time, opposite him, the long-nosed Usopp took out a small slingshot from his backpack, and then... there was no then.
Instantly, the viewers watching this scene were stunned again.
"~ That big fat guy's weapon must have eaten a Devil Fruit! It can actually transform into that appearance."
"What's wrong with the long-nosed one from the Straw Hat? How can he fight a cannon with just a broken slingshot?"
"Look at the baseball bat in that big fat guy's hand, it says 4t on it! Does that mean the baseball bat actually weighs 4 tons?"
"sugei! He can actually lift such a heavy bat."
"It looks like his attack method should be to launch cannonballs with the cannon that ate a Devil Fruit, and then he hits them out with the baseball bat! This way, the impact and power of the cannonballs will become even more terrifying."
"I think that long-nosed one from the Straw Hat is going to be beaten to death."
On an unnamed small island on the Grand Line.
Buggy's crew and Arlitta, who had eaten the Smooth-Smooth Fruit, gathered together to watch the live broadcast.
"Wahahahahaha..."
"Beat Straw Hat's people fiercely for me! How dare he shoot me out with a cannonball last time, making me suffer so much."
"Come on, big fat guy. Blow up Straw Hat's people with your cannonballs."
Buggy clenched his fists, excitedly cheering for Mr. 4.
At the same time, Mr. 4 and Usopp both raised their weapons, aiming at each other.
Then, a baseball cannonball suddenly spewed out from Mr. 4's cannon, and Mr. 4 then swung his bat with all his might, fiercely striking the baseball cannonball.
Boom!
A loud bang.
Instantly, the baseball cannonball instantly became incredibly swift, like a clap of thunder, cutting through the air with astonishing momentum, letting out a roar in the sky, and charging straight towards Usopp.
Bang!
A huge explosion.
Usopp's figure was completely buried in the explosion.
Seeing this scene, Buggy couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Wahahaha..."
"That idiot from the Straw Hat, he didn't even dodge! He must be half-dead from the explosion now!"
"What a relief! What a relief! It's truly a relief!"
"Wahahaha..."
While Buggy was laughing, everyone else also had bewildered expressions.
They didn't understand why Usopp stood there motionless, letting himself be hit.
At the same time, like Buggy, they thought Usopp was really too stupid.
"Cap... (Did you Zhao)... Captain! Look!"
One of Buggy's subordinates suddenly exclaimed.
"What's wrong?"
Buggy asked with a smile, then looked at the video.
The next second.
His eyes suddenly widened, snot streamed from his nose, and his face was covered in cold sweat.
Just as seen in the picture.
As the smoke from the explosion cleared, Usopp's figure reappeared.
However, to everyone's shock and surprise, Usopp looked as if he hadn't been harmed at all.
He stood there motionlessly, a confident smile still on his face.
While everyone was still deep in shock, they then saw Usopp raise his slingshot again and fire a small black ball the size of a pea.
Seeing this scene, everyone was bewildered again.
"What is that guy doing? Trying to hit someone with that thing?"
"Will that kind of toy hurt if it hits someone?"
"Even if it's a bomb, it's a bit too small, isn't it? Will a bomb like that have any power?"
"Indeed! I feel like I could block it with one hand."
Someone said with extreme confidence.
Then, the next second.
The moment the cannonball fired by Usopp touched Mr. 4, the whole world was stunned.
Boom!
Only a thunderous roar, comparable to a clap of thunder, was heard.
Suddenly, the entire screen shook violently.
It was obvious that the ground was shaking violently.
And at the place where the explosion occurred.
A ball of explosive fire, hundreds of meters high and thousands of meters long, like a fiery purgatory, completely engulfed Mr. 4.
The impact of the explosion ripped up and shredded thousands of meters of land ahead, leaving an incredibly exaggerated and terrifying gully on the ground.
It was as if an incredibly powerful shockwave had passed through that trajectory, devouring and destroying everything in its path.
Seeing such an exaggeratedly powerful little "pea," the entire world, not just the common people, but also Marineford bigwigs like Sengoku, Shichibukai like Doflamingo, and even some executives from the Four Emperors crews, were all dumbfounded.