Chapter 22: Shock! Did Luffy Defeat More Than One Warlord?

Everyone was still in shock when their attention was drawn once again to the live broadcast in the sky.

The images continued to play...

[As countless shadows gushed out, it officially marked Moria's defeat.]

[At this moment, he no longer had any strength left to fight, and he could only collapse to the ground, unconscious...]

[At the same time, sunlight shone brightly, covering the earth in an instant!]

[Meanwhile, in the Florian Triangle...]

[Countless pirates and marines who had their shadows stolen by Moria and could only wander in the dark sea, avoiding sunlight, were stunned to see their shadows returning.]

[They didn't know about the battle between Moria and Luffy or why their shadows suddenly returned.]

[But at this moment, feeling the warmth of the sunlight once again, they all cried tears of joy...]

[Although they didn't know the reason, they were very clear that someone must have defeated Moria, or else their shadows wouldn't have returned.]

[Everyone felt a mix of excitement and disbelief.]

[Moria was, after all, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, a true great pirate. What kind of person could defeat Moria?]

[But none of that mattered now. Whoever it was, to the pirates and marines whose shadows were taken, they were undoubtedly their saviors and life-giving parents!]

[Everyone cried out loud, tears streaming down their faces, while repeatedly bowing in gratitude.]

[Grateful to this unknown benefactor who defeated Moria, allowing their shadows to return, and enabling them to leave the darkness and return to the sunlight once again...]

[Of course, later on, these people would learn from Lola and other pirates that the person who defeated Moria and saved them was named...]

[Luffy, or rather... the Straw Hat Pirates!]

Many people were moved by this scene.

Because they knew that by defeating Moria, Luffy and his crew didn't just conquer a powerful enemy.

They also saved countless people in the process!

What a great merit it was, helping so many people gain a new lease on life!

Luffy and his crew's actions... were enormous!

[On the island, Luffy, due to the side effects of activating Gear Third and shrinking from the long, exhausting battle, fell into a coma.]

[Chopper and the others were doing their best to take care of Luffy while treating him.]

[Meanwhile, Lola and her fellow pirates were both worried about Luffy's condition and ecstatic to the extreme.]

[After all, they had finally defeated Moria, reclaimed their shadows, and now had a more beautiful and happy life waiting for them.]

[However, just as everyone was celebrating, a gentle voice brought their excitement to a sudden halt...]

[Following the voice, they saw a massive figure sitting on top of the broken building.]

[Just by looking at him, Zoro and the others, as well as Lola and her fellow pirates, felt fear spreading within their hearts.]

[Because the person in front of them was no ordinary individual, and he was someone they all least wanted to see.]

[And he was, just like Moria, one of the...]

[Seven Warlords of the Sea... Tyrant Kuma!!!]

At this moment, everyone was shocked once more!

The navy, the pirates, and even all those watching the live broadcast.

They never expected that after Moria's defeat, another Warlord would appear!

And this one... was the notorious Tyrant Kuma!

Why was he here?

Why would he appear on Moria's turf?

This was everyone's question, including Sengoku, Akainu, and other navy members, as well as Doflamingo and the others who were present at the scene.

The Warlords of the Sea usually didn't interact with each other, staying in their own territories and rarely appearing on another Warlord's turf.

But now...

Everyone looked at Kuma, their gazes seemingly questioning him.

Kuma, too, looked bewildered.

He hadn't expected that, as a member of the audience, he would have a chance to make an appearance.

Why was he on Moria's turf?

Seeing Kuma's reaction, everyone realized that he didn't know either.

After all, these scenes took place in the future, and if the footage didn't continue to play, no one would know the reason.

[Upon seeing Kuma's appearance, the faces of everyone present turned ugly, and cold sweat broke out.]

[That's because they all knew how terrifying the nickname "Tyrant Kuma" was!]

[If it came down to actual strength, he might be even more terrifying than Moria, whom they had just defeated!]

[Everyone took on a defensive stance, fearful but with no other choice...]

[Kuma sat there quietly, holding a Den Den Mushi, seemingly communicating with someone.]

["I understand, one of the Warlords of the Sea has already been defeated. If they're defeated again by the Straw Hat crew, it will damage the navy's reputation. I'll eliminate everyone present and suppress the news," Kuma said.]

[As his words fell, Kuma looked at the people before him for the first time and slowly walked towards them.]

[That massive body strolling among the crowd, the sheer aura and oppressive feeling it exuded, was nothing short of terrifying!]

[It left everyone unable to move...]

The information within the footage once again shocked everyone!

However, it wasn't Kuma's imposing presence that caught their attention.

It was the words he spoke in the video...

What?

Kuma actually said... one of the Warlords of the Sea had already been defeated?

If they were defeated again, it would damage the navy's reputation?

So that meant...

Before Moria's defeat, another member of the Warlords of the Sea had been defeated?

And it was still by the Straw Hat crew?

How was that possible?!

At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded.

The entire world was shocked...