Chapter 117 : Celestial Dragon!

[The next day swiftly arrived...]

[Luffy, following his desires, participated in the competition but adopted the alias Lucy to conceal his identity!]

[Franky continued to roam the competition, seeking information on the target's detention location...]

[This event is truly heating up!]

[The prize, a Flame-Flame Fruit, attracted numerous participants!]

[Initially, most of my opponents were mere lackeys...]

[Luffy, relying solely on his strength without even tapping into the power of the fruit, forged ahead!]

[After an undisclosed period of battling, I finally encountered my first formidable opponent...]

[Don Chinjao, Chinjao the Drill!]

[His strength is formidable, and he takes pride in his Armament Haki, especially the impervious, awl-like head!]

[However, at this moment, for some reason, his head appeared sunken...]

[Yet, his threat remained formidable!]

Marine headquarters!

Upon witnessing a scene in the broadcast, Garp couldn't help but burst into laughter!

"Don Chinjao?"

"It's really him. It seems that after all these years, his head hasn't fully recovered!"

"Hahaha..."

Sengoku, upon hearing this, couldn't help but shake his head.

As Garp's old partner, he was well aware of the history between Garp and Don Chinjao.

Both were renowned for their proficiency in Armament Haki—one with his head, the other with his fists.

In a bid to determine who was superior, Garp challenged him to a confrontation. The outcome was evident...

Garp emerged victorious, but the cost was the destruction of Don Chinjao's drill-like head.

Not only did it diminish his offensive capabilities, but it was also aesthetically displeasing... Over the years, Don Chinjao must have harbored intense resentment.

"Why are you still laughing? If he finds out that Luffy is your grandson, he might go berserk!"

Garp, nonchalant, dismissed the concern.

"Don't worry, without his drill head, he's nothing to fear."

"Luffy will surely triumph, hahaha..."

[In the subsequent battles...]

[Don Chinjao discovered Luffy's true identity and erupted in fury, aiming to kill Luffy on the spot.]

[Fortunately, his subordinates intervened, convincing him to settle the score with Luffy in the ring...]

[Soon after, pandemonium erupted in the arena!]

[Many were eliminated, but amidst the chaos, numerous formidable contenders emerged.]

[Examples include Bartolomeo, wielding the power of the Barrier-Barrier Fruit, and Cavendish, whose mere presence sent shockwaves through the crowd.]

[And Hack, a member of the Revolutionary Army and a friend of Jinbe…]

This series of events has left the world in awe.

For instance, members of the Warlord, such as Jinbe...

Seeing so many familiar faces in this competition was a shock for many! Bartolomeo, of course, was the happiest.

He had already gathered numerous younger brothers in Rogue Town, built all the pirate ships, and was ready to set sail.

Upon spotting his own figure in a picture...

"Luffy-senpai!!!"

Bartolomeo instantly turned into a fervent fan, nearly dropping to his knees on the spot in worship.

"So, the future me really encounters Luffy-senpai right before my eyes."

"I just didn't recognize Luffy-senpai's disguise; it's truly disrespectful!"

"I'll definitely obtain the Flame Fruit and present the relics of Luffy's brother to him…"

[At the same time, Law, Usopp, and Robin had escorted Caesar to the designated trade location…]

[But soon, they discovered something shocking!] ]

[From the start, they fell into Doflamingo's trap! ] ]

[The information he spread was false, and he still held the identity of Seven Warlords! ] ]

[Protected by the World Government, the Marine couldn't lay a finger on him! ] ]

[A large Marine warship arrived, accompanied by the World Government's CP0 organization! ] ]

[And Law lost his Seven Warlords status due to colluding with the Straw Hat Pirates…]

[What made Law even more desperate was that, among the countless Marine forces accompanying Doflamingo, there was actually an admiral! ] ]

[He was utterly shocked…]

[If Doflamingo was just a Shichibukai, he wouldn't have such tremendous influence! ] ]

[Another revocation of Seven Warlords status, another CP0 mobilization, and aid from admirals! ] ]

[At this point, he recalled a rumor from the past…]

[Could it be that Doflamingo is truly a Celestial Dragon!? ] ]

[To this, Doflamingo still grinned maliciously, offering no denial because…]

[He himself is a Celestial Dragon! ] ]

[Simultaneously, an admiral appeared…]

[Blind and wielding a wooden sword, the same uncle Luffy encountered in the restaurant before! ] ]

[Except now, he sported a cloak with the word "Justice" written on it! ] ]

[And he was one of the three admirals of the Marine… Fujitora! ]

At this moment, the world was shaken once more.

From this depiction, everyone learned two incredibly shocking revelations.

Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords, was actually a Celestial Dragon? Almost no one knew about this!

Do you understand the significance of a Celestial Dragon?

They are the world's nobility, descendants of the twenty kings constituting the World Government, who consider themselves descendants of the God and enjoy all privileges!

Once offended, both the Admirals and CP0 must prioritize protecting them.

But how could a Celestial Dragon live in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise…

One more thing.

That uncle, blind in both eyes and fond of gambling, was actually an admiral? It's truly hard to believe…

No wonder his strength was so formidable, directly summoning meteorites to unleash such terrifying destructive power.

Marine Headquarters…

After learning that Doflamingo was a Celestial Dragon, the expressions of the other six Warlords suddenly changed when they looked at him.

It became somewhat subtle, even complicated…

But only the Empress, her gaze shifted from initially flat to slightly angry.

As if she wanted to strike at Doflamingo.

This left Mihawk, who noticed it on the side, feeling a bit perplexed…

But Doflamingo seemed very unwilling to be exposed.

When the live broadcast screen announced that he was a Celestial Dragon, his face visibly darkened…

As for Sengoku and the others, they didn't seem to care.

It was as if his identity had been known for a long time…

Especially Garp, upon hearing his Celestial Dragon identity, displayed palpable disdain on his face.

Compared to Doflamingo's identity…

The Marine was evidently more interested in Fujitora.

"Oh? I didn't expect this; in the future, he'll actually be an admiral..."

Whether it was Garp or Sengoku, they were taken aback.

Even the bystanders, like Crocodile, Moria, and Mihawk, wore expressions of surprise.

Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu were equally stunned.

Earlier, they had been contemplating the potential troubles that would arise if someone with such strength became a pirate. Little did they anticipate that he was affiliated with the Marine, and not just any rank but an admiral!

"Fujitora..."

Kizaru scratched his chin, mumbling the name to himself.

"It fits the Admiral's naming style perfectly!"

While everyone felt relieved that Fujitora was on the side of the Marine, a lingering doubt emerged.

The Marine only had three admirals, and introducing a new one meant either a promotion or a replacement.

In the upcoming three major promotions, someone would either ascend or be replaced.

Who would it be?

The three admirals were formidable, making it uncertain who Fujitora would replace.

However, if one of them ascended to the position of Fleet Admiral, then Sengoku would retire, representing the World Government in the Reverie.

This scenario seemed increasingly likely, especially considering the advanced age of Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

At this moment, whether it was Sengoku, Garp, or the three admirals, they were all intrigued by Fujitora's strength.

What kind of terrifying power would he display next?

After all, without ample strength, sitting in the position of the three admirals was no easy feat.

[Fujitora's gravity kicks in again, instantly...]

[A larger meteorite hurtles towards the ground, surrounded by a thick burning flame.]

[The unimaginable power astounds both Law and Doflamingo; their expressions change drastically!]

[If not for the unique properties of Law's Devil Fruit, he might have been incapacitated by the direct blow...]

[Following this, Law escapes into the forest, pursued by Doflamingo!]

[Meanwhile, on the other side...]

[As Doflamingo was already aware of Luffy and his crew's movements...]

[He knew they had split into three groups and devised a plan...]

[Sanji, Nami, and the others guarding the ship found themselves under attack by members of the Doflamingo family!]

[Moreover, these attackers possessed Devil Fruit abilities, making the situation even more troublesome.]

[Nami's group faced an impending crisis...]

[Worse yet...]

[Luffy, participating in the competition, found himself in dire straits!]

[Because when confronting the enemy, he couldn't resist using his rubber fruit abilities.]

[The entire world knows that Luffy wields the power of the Gum-Gum Fruit.]

[This move instantly unveiled his identity...]

[Tens of thousands of spectators at the event immediately recognized him!]

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