The Marines, whose minds had just been shaken by Usopp, were once again heavily impacted.
They were horrified to discover that the green-haired swordsman and his Three-Sword Style starting stance radiated a terrifying killing intent!
And that golden-haired chef's kicking technique, was that burning flame for real? Wouldn't it burn his leg off!
Smoker's temples throbbed, and fine beads of sweat trickled down his forehead. His hand, gripping the jitte, was already bulging with veins—what kind of rookie pirate crew was this? They were clearly a group of monsters in sheep's clothing! With the forces he currently commanded, he feared they might truly be "wiped out"!
Just as Smoker found himself in a dilemma, a golden light suddenly burst forth from the execution platform!
Everyone's gaze was involuntarily drawn to it—
Nami, at some point, had already stood on Roger's execution platform, her orange short hair fluttering in the sea breeze.
The treasure map in her hand transformed into a streak of light, condensing into a golden shovel, entirely gilded, before everyone's astonished eyes!
"Another... another Devil Fruit user?!" Tashigi exclaimed in shock, almost dropping Shigure again.
Smoker was also stunned; he stared wide-eyed at the golden shovel: "What... what ability is this?" His brain was struggling to process the amount of information from today. "What is she doing on the execution platform? Is she going to demolish it?"
Nami paid no mind to the Marines' shock. She excitedly waved the golden shovel: "Everyone! I'm going to start hunting for treasure!" As soon as she finished speaking, the shovel plunged heavily into the wooden planks of the execution platform.
"Stop!" Smoker finally snapped back to reality, white smoke gushing from his entire body. "You can't demolish the execution platform!"
"Boom!!!"
The entire execution platform suddenly vibrated violently, and a dazzling golden pillar of light shot up into the sky from where Nami was digging!
The strong airflow blew the Marines helter-skelter, and most of Smoker's smoke body was dispersed.
When the light slightly receded, everyone was horrified to discover that a bottomless black hole had appeared in the center of the execution platform! Even more terrifyingly, an ancient and heavy "thump-thump" sound was coming from within the hole, as if something was awakening from deep underground...
Ron, at some point, had already stood beside Nami, his suit unmoved by the energy storm: "It seems..." A hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes, "we've dug up something extraordinary."
Luffy excitedly peered down into the hole: "Wow! So deep! Will there be treasure?"
Usopp, on the other hand, clung tightly to the execution platform's railing: "I... I think we'd better leave quickly..."
Zoro and Sanji, by unspoken agreement, took up their fighting stances, for they both felt the chilling oppressive sensation emanating from deep underground!
Smoker had completely forgotten about the arrest mission at this moment. He stared intently at the black hole, his scalp tingling. "What in the world did these guys do!"
Just at this suffocating moment, a deep and unrestrained laugh suddenly echoed from deep underground—"Hahaha...!"
Smoker's entire body trembled violently, his pupils suddenly contracting to pinpricks!
He was all too familiar with this voice. Twenty years ago, at that world-renowned execution, the owner of this voice, with his dying words, ushered in the Great Pirate Era!
"Ro... Roger's voice?!" His voice was distorted and changed pitch due to extreme shock.
The Marines around the execution platform instantly fell into chaos. Some were paralyzed with fear, some desperately rubbed their eyes, and many more dropped their weapons with a clang, completely unaware.
Tashigi's glasses slipped to the tip of her nose, her lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.
"What a joke!" Smoker's white smoke body fluctuated violently. "That guy has been dead for over twenty years!"
The golden light in mid-air suddenly converged and condensed. Under everyone's terrified gaze, a translucent yet incredibly clear figure gradually took shape: the iconic captain's hat, the untamed beard, and that familiar red coat.
Gol D. Roger's phantom floated above the execution platform like this. Sunlight passed through his body, yet cast no shadow on the ground.
"It's really... the Pirate King..." Usopp's legs went weak, and he almost fell to his knees, but as a king, how could he kneel before another king!
Zoro also frowned deeply. This Treasure Hunt System was truly chaotic.
Sanji's cigarette fell onto his shoe, and even Luffy, uncharacteristically, quieted down, staring wide-eyed at this legendary man.
The most chilling thing was that Roger's phantom seemed completely oblivious to the people present.
He continued to let out his characteristic hearty laugh: "Gyahahaha...!" Then he raised his right hand, making the gesture that changed the world: "Do you want my treasure?"
Nami unconsciously held her breath, her eyes already shaped like Berries. Treasure! The Pirate King's treasure!
Roger's phantom continued to speak the line that would go down in history: "Then go find it! I've put all of it there!"
After saying this, his right hand suddenly turned towards Nami, slowly opening, revealing an ancient-looking Eternal Pose in his palm!
"This is...!" Nami's pupils contracted violently. Her system interface suddenly popped up a notification:
[Ding! Treasure hunt quest complete]
[Obtained: Laugh Tale Eternal Pose!]
[Item Description: Points the eternal route to the final island!]
The entire square fell into an eerie silence.
Smoker's white smoke body completely solidified. He stared intently at the Eternal Pose. As a high-ranking Marine, he knew all too well what this meant.
This was the key to "Laugh Tale," which even the World Government was desperately searching for!
Roger's phantom began to gradually dissipate, but before completely vanishing, he suddenly winked at the void, revealing a cunning smile, as if he had seen the current scene across time and space.
As the last bit of golden light faded, the Eternal Pose dropped into Nami's hand with a soft "ding."
"I... we..." Nami's hands, holding the Eternal Pose, trembled slightly, her voice distorted with excitement, "We got the... Eternal Pose to the final island!"
"Hey! Roger!" Luffy suddenly shouted, interrupting Nami's thoughts.
He had, at some point, already stood on the edge of the execution platform, his eyes beneath his straw hat burning with fierce flames: "Even without this Eternal Pose, I'll definitely become the Pirate King!!!"
Smoker finally snapped out of his shock, and white smoke instantly surged: "Attention all! Retrieve that Eternal Pose at all costs!" His voice almost cracked. "That is a dangerous item that can overturn the world!"
Just at this incredibly tense moment, a crisp system notification sound suddenly rang in Luffy's mind:
[Ding! God-tier Choice System activated]
[Option A: Keep the Eternal Pose, follow the map to Laugh Tale. Reward: Poneglyph deciphering ability!]
[Option B: Hand over the Eternal Pose to the Marines in exchange for bounty cancellation. Reward: Marine Six Powers mastery!]
[Option C: Crush the Eternal Pose. Reward: Gear Second awakening!]
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