Chapter 222 : Rewards!

Sengoku shook his head slightly, wearing a wry smile.

"We're all getting old, it seems..."

Garp, upon hearing this, seemed to puff up even more with pride, his expression growing more pronounced.

He let out a hearty laugh, echoing through the entire navy with resounding joviality.

The scene kept replaying in the sky, refusing to fade away...

As for the three admirals behind them, Kizaru and Aokiji seemed unperturbed.

They were as astonished as everyone else, unable to comprehend the outcome.

Akainu, though, harbored a simmering mix of hatred and resentment.

The Straw Hat Boy's growth, achievements, and prowess surpassed mere imagination.

Akainu questioned himself; facing the Shiki Shiki, his chances of victory would barely exceed 30%.

Yet, he was bested by the Straw Hat Boy!

If this menace isn't eradicated, even confronting Luffy and his crew personally might end in failure amidst the uncharted seas!

Naturally, the Warlords and other powers were tuned into the sky's live broadcast.

Their reactions to Luffy defeating Shiki varied greatly.

The Empress, Jinbe, Hawkeye, and Kuma, while shocked, displayed either relief or admiration in their gaze...

But Crocodile, Doflamingo, and Moria stood dumbfounded.

Especially Doflamingo, driven to the brink of madness!

How could Luffy's triumph over such a formidable foe as Shiki make him feel... so uneasy!!!

The Water 7!

"Ahhhh!"

"Luffy, Luffy!"

"We did it, we won!"

As they watched themselves and their comrades triumph over the fearsome Shiki, Nami couldn't contain her excitement. She embraced Luffy tightly, jumping with joy. 

In this moment, she not only witnessed her own strength but also the unwavering support of her crewmates as they faced such a formidable foe together.

Their unity, their determination to save each other at any cost, deeply touched Nami's heart. Amidst her jubilation, tears welled up in her eyes, unnoticed by the others. 

Yet, amidst the laughter of Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Robin, Usopp, and the rest, there was an overwhelming sense of happiness.

The victory over such a formidable adversary brought them immense joy. 

But what truly mattered was their unyielding resolve and loyalty to one another. For them, comradeship and dreams stood paramount.

[The Fourth Peak Battle has concluded, and the correct answers to the quiz will soon be revealed with rewards distributed accordingly!]

[Congratulations to Zoro, Chopper, and Usopp for selecting the correct answers!]

[Prizes will be distributed soon, please wait]

As the prize quiz made its reappearance, it once again captured everyone's attention. This time, however, there were few who answered correctly. The doubt stemmed from the disbelief that Luffy could defeat the Shiki.

Yet, the outcome served as a resounding rebuttal. Even the Straw Hat Pirates themselves erred on the side of caution, with only Zoro, Chopper, and Usopp guessing correctly. However, others selected the correct answer.

Now, as they anticipate their rewards, excitement fills the air, particularly for the trio—excluding Zoro—who eagerly await their prizes. Zoro's track record of rewarding anticipation fuels their enthusiasm.

For Chopper, this marked his first time leaping with excitement, gazing skyward with anticipation.

"I wonder what rewards await," he exclaimed.

Luffy mirrored Chopper's enthusiasm, joining him in gazing up at the sky, eager to discover their prizes.

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