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033 ❘❘ Memory 5 (Part 2)

Bam!

A massive arm shot down from above, slamming into the Pacifista with earth-shattering force.

"...Jet Pistol!"

The impact sent the machine crashing to the ground, its metal frame crumpling in defeat.

From a distance, Sentomaru watched in stunned silence, her eyes wide. "That Straw Hat... He coated his fist in Haki!" Her voice trembled with awe, a mix of fear and wonder as she absorbed the raw power before her.】

Nami, eyes gleaming, shook her head in admiration. "Luffy learned it in just two years... that's no small feat." Her voice held pride, tinged with disbelief.

Zoro, leaning nonchalantly against the railing with his arms crossed, smirked. "What did you expect? He's the Pirate King now."

【"He destroyed the Pacifista with a single punch?!" Gasps rippled through the crowd, faces drained of color, as whispers buzzed like an angry swarm. Awe and envy danced in the eyes of the pirates, while the tension in the air thickened, mingling with the salty breeze that carried the disbelief.

Then, laughter, cheerful and bright, cut through the heaviness like sunlight bursting through clouds.

"See ya later!"

Sentomaru's eyes shot wide. His heart skipped. There, amid the chaos, stood Luffy, already sprinting away, his grin wide and eyes twinkling with mischief.

"I'm sure I'll be seeing you again!" Luffy's voice rang out, full of unrestrained joy, reminding everyone why they followed him.

"Wait, Straw Hat!" Sentomaru's shout was edged with urgency, but Luffy's carefree laughter drifted back, unfazed.

"Don't let Straw Hat get away!" the Marine captain barked, frustration twisting his features, veins throbbing at his temples as he pointed furiously.

"Right!!" His subordinates surged forward, their boots thudding against the deck, eyes burning with determination.

Luffy, hearing the chase, burst into laughter again, his eyes shut tight with pure delight as he reveled in the pursuit.】

"Look at him, still laughing while being chased," Garp chuckled, his grin wide and proud, like a grandfather watching a child's mischief.

Sengoku scowled, arms crossed tightly. "He's still a Pirate. Don't look so proud." His tone was stern, but a flicker of concern flickered beneath the surface.

On the sidelines, Law smirked, leaning casually against Bepo, arms crossed. "Strawhat-ya is so energetic..." His voice carried amusement, clearly enjoying the chaos.

"Captain, don't fall asleep!" Bepo yelled, eyes wide with worry, though a small smile played at the edges of his lips as he watched the scene.

【A familiar voice sliced through the chaos. "Hey, Luffy!!"

Luffy's eyes shot open, a spark of recognition lighting up his face. He grinned, his gaze locking onto two figures sprinting toward him. One was a man with vibrant green hair, two swords at his waist, the hilt of one casually resting on his shoulder. The other, a blonde-haired man in a sharp black suit, cigarette dangling from his lips, moved with effortless confidence.