Chapter 2
[Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach: Doflamingo, you won't experiment on your subordinates again, right?]
[Big Mom Charlotte Linlin: What a great idea, JOKER.]
[Kaido of the Beasts: Hahahaha, I'll try it next time!]
After Blackbeard brought up Doflamingo's scheme, many others in the chat thought it was a brilliant idea and planned to do the same. After all, to them, a subordinate's fate meant little. However, Lao G was terrified. He was certain he'd answered incorrectly and dreaded whatever punishment awaited him.
"Ding! Congratulations to Lao G for answering correctly! Reward: Rejuvenation."
Before Lao G could even process how he'd been right, a warm surge of power rushed through his body. His muscles swelled, and he felt his strength return to its youthful peak. Doflamingo's expression turned grim. Everything on the broadcast was real—the rewards, the power-ups, all of it. He could not afford to miss the next questions. He needed to get these powers for the Donquixote Family.
He looked at his other subordinates. "In the next questions, you must grab the chance to answer."
"Yes!" they answered in unison.
The broadcast chat erupted with comments about Lao G's luck.
[Buggy the Clown: What the heck? It was really that long nose guy who did it? How is that possible?!]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Sniper King, he's amazing! I wonder when I can see him again.]
[Blackfoot Sanji: Luffy, did you really not notice?]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Hmm? Notice what?]
[Blackfoot Sanji: It's nothing, never mind.]
[Dr. Kureha: I'm more interested in the reward than the fight.]
Dr. Kureha was particularly intrigued by the rejuvenation reward. She was a long-lived woman, but not immortal. If this system could help her regain her youth, she would absolutely participate. Many others seemed to share her thoughts.
[Barorick Redfield: Since youth can be restored, maybe something can extend life?]
[Golden Lion Shiki: If that's the case, I'm very interested.]
The broadcast screen suddenly began to play the next video.
"Robin, wait up! We're coming to rescue you!" Luffy shouted in the video.
But Robin rejected them harshly, telling them to leave without her. Luffy, however, simply picked his nose, uncaring of her words. He still wanted Robin to come back, and his crewmates tried to persuade her as well. The video then flashed back to O'Hara, twenty years in the past. Robin's tragic history was revealed, from her life on the island to the World Government's use of the Buster Call to annihilate it. As the sole survivor, her life had been filled with pain.
The scene then returned to the present on Judicial Island. Spandam laughed triumphantly, pointing to the flag above them.
"Look at that flag, pirates. Do you know what that is? That's the symbol of the Four Seas and Grand Line's joint organization, comprised of over 170 member countries. This is the world! When you defy it, you should know how insignificant you are! You know who has been hunting this woman for so many years! If you know, give up quickly!" Spandam declared arrogantly.
Luffy and the others ignored him. Calmly, Luffy said, "I see. I finally know who Robin's enemy is. Sniper King, shoot that flag!"
"Understood! Must-Kill: Firebird Star!"
Usopp's attack tore through the World Government's flag, engulfing it in flames. The audience was first angered by Akainu's ruthless use of the Buster Call, with no regard for civilian lives, and now they were in shock. The Straw Hat Pirates had just declared war on the World Government!
[Sand Crocodile Crocodile: Hahahahahaha, Nico Robin, you would actually sacrifice yourself to protect others. I never expected that.]
[Devil's Child Nico Robin: You don't need to know, former boss. But shouldn't you be under arrest?]
[Sand Crocodile Crocodile: Yes, but I didn't expect that you can see the broadcast in Impel Down.]
[Capone Bege: I didn't think they'd actually do it. It's amazing.]
[Trafalgar Law: The Straw Hat guy is really courageous.]
[Eustass Kidd: Humph, what's so great about that? I'm the man who will be Pirate King.]
[Red-Haired Shanks: Luffy, you are a real man!]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Shanks!]
As the audience on the broadcast voiced their opinions, the video came to a climax.
Spandam looked at the burning flag in disbelief. "Are you crazy?! You actually dare to be the enemy of the World Government! Do you want to die?!"
"Just what I wanted!!!" Luffy screamed.
"Robin, I want to hear it from your own mouth. Tell me now that you want to live!"
Robin's face was streaked with tears as she looked at her companions. She couldn't hold back her emotions any longer. "If... if I can survive, then I think... I want to survive! Take me to the sea too!"
"Ding! The famous scene 'Take me to the sea too' has finished playing. The subsequent content will be played as an easter egg before the next famous scene. Please stay tuned."
With that, the entire broadcast screen darkened, and the chat disappeared.
Luffy, now on his way to Impel Down, had been worried about Ace, so he had ignored the broadcast at first, only checking it for updates on his crew. He was glad to know they were okay. Now that he knew his friends were fine, he could fully dedicate himself to saving Ace.
The Empress, who was accompanying him, had been a little jealous when she saw Luffy's interaction with Nami and Robin. The bonds between the Straw Hat Pirates had made her feel even more uncomfortable. But now, she simply stayed by his side, silently supporting his mission to save his brother.
For the next few days, the sky was quiet. But the world was in turmoil. Luffy had successfully infiltrated Impel Down and was causing a massive commotion. When he reached Ace's prison cell, however, he found that Ace had already been taken by the Marines. Undeterred, Luffy decided to continue his pursuit. With the help of his new friend, Bentham, he escaped Impel Down and continued on his way to rescue his brother.
Then, the sky once again came to life.
"Ding! The second live broadcast begins!" "The famous scene of this event is 'I am so grateful for your kindness'." "Before the famous scene begins, the sequel to the last video will be played first. Please watch."
[Straw Hat Luffy: Ace! Did you see that? Wait for me to save you!]
Luffy hadn't spoken on the broadcast before to keep his infiltration plans a secret. But now that Ace was gone, there was no need to hide. He yelled into the sky, his determination echoing across the world. The chat filled up with similar messages.
[Phoenix Marco: Ace, Pops and I are coming too!]
[Whitebeard Edward Newgate: Gurarara! Ace, my son, wait for me. I'm coming to save you.]
[Fire Fist Ace: Luffy, Pops, everyone... this is all my own fault. Please don't risk your lives for me.]
[Straw Hat Luffy: What nonsense are you talking about?! I'm your younger brother!]
[Whitebeard Edward Newgate: Gurarara! As a father, if I can't even save my own son, then how can I have the face to be your father?]
Ace, now imprisoned at Marine Headquarters, watched the screen with tears in his eyes, too moved to speak.
[Kaido of the Beasts: So, this is going to be fun to watch! Uh-huh-huh-huh.]
[Big Mom Charlotte Linlin: Mamamama! For the sake of our past friendship, old man Whitebeard, if you want help, you can ask me. Maybe I'll even help you.]
[Whitebeard Edward Newgate: Gurarara! Little Kaido, Linlin, you're underestimating me! I am Whitebeard!]
[Diamond Joz: Don't underestimate us! We are the strongest pirate crew in the world!]
[Little Oz Jr.: I want to rescue my friend, Ace!]
More and more people began to pledge their support for Ace's rescue. Luffy's crew, who had seen his message, now understood the situation.
[Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro: Luffy, is your brother in trouble? Wait for me, I'm on my way. I just found a guide.]
[Blackfoot Sanji: Luffy, I'll find a way to get there too!]
[Devil's Child Nico Robin: I will help too.]
[Cyborg Franky: SUPER! Wait for me!]
[Soul King Brook: Yohohoho, he's Luffy's brother? Then I'll help too!]
[Chopper: Luffy, I'll come as soon as possible!]
[Little Thief Cat Nami: And me! Luffy, please wait for us!]
[Great God Usopp: Although I have a strange disease that prevents me from going to the island, I'll help, for Luffy's sake!]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Thank you, everyone! But saving Ace is my responsibility. You don't need to take risks for me. Please remember our agreement. Let's meet again after I save Ace!]
[Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro: You're our captain! How can we let our captain go on an adventure alone? Just wait!]
[That's right! x7]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Everyone... wahhh! T_T]
Luffy was deeply moved by his friends' loyalty. As he cried, the sequel to the Judicial Island incident began to play on the broadcast.
"Everyone, let's go!" Luffy shouted, raising his arms. The crew jumped from the top of the tower and ran toward where Robin was being held. Spandam had already left with Robin, leaving CP9 behind to fight.
The Straw Hat Pirates split up to fight for the keys. Luffy's opponent was Blueno, the user of the Door-Door Fruit. After activating Gear Second, Luffy defeated him. Now, he faced the killing machine, Rob Lucci.
Meanwhile, Sanji, who refused to fight a woman, was defeated by Kalifa. Nami took over the fight, while Chopper replaced her to fight Kumadori. Franky went up against Fukuro, and after using his Cola energy, he won the first battle. Chopper went berserk and won his match. Nami, too, used her mirage abilities to win.
The camera then turned to Roronoa Zoro, who was fighting the giraffe-man Kaku and the wolf-man Jabra. At first, Zoro was at a disadvantage, but when Nami brought him the key, he used Ashura: One Mist Silver to defeat Kaku. Sanji also arrived to save Nami and Usopp from Jabra. He then kicked Jabra down, washing away his earlier shame.
Only Luffy was still fighting. On the other side, Spandam accidentally triggered the Golden Den Den Mushi, activating the Buster Call. He decided to abandon everyone and escape. But just as he was about to take Robin through the Gates of Justice, a gunpowder bomb struck him, knocking him back dozens of meters. More bombs followed, knocking out Marines. It was Sniper King, fighting with a slingshot from atop the Tower of Justice.
His bombardment allowed Franky to successfully rescue Robin. But then, a terrifying sight appeared: dense black cannonballs rained down from the sky, a deadly salvo from the Buster Call. The video ended there.
[Buggy the Clown: What's going on?! Why are they leaving us in suspense? How did the Straw Hat kids escape the Buster Call?!]
[Civilian 1: I can't believe I saw the Buster Call twice in a row. It's so scary!]
[Smoker: Spandam, you idiot! What in the world are you doing?!]
[Queen: This cyborg, Franky... what has he modified himself into? It's not fit for the table!]
[Vegapunk: I think his ideas are very bold. He may even improve in the future.]
[Doflamingo: Fufufufu! Vegapunk, you've shown up! Interesting, truly interesting.]
[Marine 1: Vegapunk? The Navy's genius scientist? He actually showed up and praised a pirate cyborg!]
[Marine 2: I don't think that's the point. If I remember correctly, there's a long distance between the Tower of Justice and the bridge. Even a gun might not be able to hit it. How did that Sniper King do it?!]
[Marine 3: That's right! And there's an unpredictable wind there. It's incredible that he could hit it with a slingshot!]
[Marine 4: The first shot could have been luck, but the second, third, and countless others prove his sniping ability is extraordinary!]
Usopp, who was training on the Boin Archipelago, couldn't help but feel excited by the praise. He had gained a lot of weight from eating the island's food. When he heard about Ace, he wanted to help, but he couldn't even move. Luckily, his master on the island was willing to help him train. The training was difficult, and he had wanted to give up, but now, seeing so many people praising him, he felt he could persist.
At the Red Hair Pirates' ship, Yasopp, the crew's sniper, laughed. "That's my son! That's my son! Hahahaha!"
"He's worthy of being Yasopp's son. He's so awesome!" said Lucky Roo.
"Right? His accuracy is comparable to yours, Yasopp!" exclaimed Benn Beckman.
"Hahahaha!" Yasopp laughed, proud of his son