Removing the Explosive Collar with His Bare Hand!

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Amidst the unfolding events of the chapters, numerous questions surfaced in the minds of the people:

"Is this the Navy we once believed in to protect us from evil?"

"Are these the Navy we used to pay taxes to for protection from pirates and mercenaries?"

"Why do they allow the existence of such a place where human beings are compromised?"

"Isn't the enslavement of human beings evil?"

"Are these the Celestial Dragons, the rulers of the world? Why do they look so repulsive in form and character?"

"First, the merciless destruction of Ohara, where thousands of innocent lives were lost for no apparent reason... and now this... I never imagined talking insects in this world, let alone ones who have power over us."

"I wonder... do they wear bubbles on their heads because they refuse to breathe the same air as us humans?"

"Why use a poor human being as a mount when they have two healthy legs? This is beyond my comprehension..."

"Why must every one who sees them kneel before them... are they truly descendants of the gods?"

"For goodness' sake! Do you think the gods would give birth to such scum looking like that?"

"The situation in our world is not right, something is wrong... what really happened 800 years ago, I wonder?"

"These Navy bastards! I despise them! They amassed such a huge number to surround the auction... yet, when my village needed just one Navy ship to drive out the Pirates, they were nowhere to be found! The Pirates wreaked havoc and escaped successfully..."

"Do you believe you're a Celestial Dragon, Man, that the Navy would send troops to rescue you? Hehehe, in your dreams."

Around the world, readers were overwhelmed by their intense emotions as the manga One Piece gradually revealed the reality of the world government and the Navy.

The revelations continued to build up until reaching a critical point - the exposure of the Celestial Dragons and their treatment of humans, formerly concealed and practiced on a small scale but now known to all.

In short, people across the world grew to hate the Celestial Dragons fiercely! Centuries of grievances had accumulated, and their impact could not be underestimated.

The Navy and government personnel turned red and green with anger and frustration as they faced insults and curses from the public at the World Forum.

At this moment, Sengoku and the five elders knew that they had suffered yet another defeat - a complete and undeniable loss.

As for Imu, she remained unaffected, laughing as if nothing bothered her.

"Go on, my dear, I want to see more. Let's see where this leads... in the end, the strongest and smartest shall prevail," Imu thought.

And so, she continued to turn the pages of the manga with curiosity...

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"One Piece" Events:

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"Any word from Headquarters!?" asked the Rear Admiral who was leading the soldiers to besiege the human shop auction, inquiring one of his men.

"Admiral Kizaru is on his way!!" replied the soldier.

"But the troops accompanying him..." he added.

The Rear Admiral felt relieved after hearing that, but upon hearing the second half of the soldier's report, he was shocked.

"Those!!? Those things are coming here!!?"

"Yes!! It looks that way...!!"

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Returning to the scene inside the auction house, Pappag was shouting with tears streaming from his eyes:

"Oy, Oy, Gramps, don't be reckless!! It's gonna explode!!!"

"The slaves' collars explode! We've seen it ourselves!!" exclaimed Chopper too.

"I saw it too. That collar really is bad news!!" added Brook.

"It's alright, just stay still." Rayleigh placed his hands on the collar around Caimie's neck while reassuring her with gentle words.

"No! We told you, you can't take it off without the key!!!"

PIPIPIPIPIPIPI*** As soon as Rayleigh touched it, the explosive collar made a dangerous sound, as if it was about to detonate.

"It's already sounding! What're you doing!!?"

GUSHA!!!* But at that moment, Caimie heard the sound of breaking, "EH!?" surprised when she realized what had happened.

The others didn't hear it, so they were still tense.

"We're done for! You won't make it in time!! Caimieee~!!!"

After breaking it, Rayleigh threw the collar away, then BOOM! An explosion occurred.

"... It came off!!" Nami was shocked.

"Hey, hey!! What was that!? The collar and cuffs are already gone!!?"

"Look!! I found the keys and everything!!"

Franky felt that his efforts were in vain, so he was not pleased.

"Um... Thank you!!" Caimie thanked him for doing it for her.

"Oh, good work... But it's fine. You, take this girl...!!" said Rayleigh, smiling.

"What the hell was that!!? What's going on here!!? Who the hell are you!?"

Franky still didn't know anything about what happened after Rayleigh appeared.

"What...!? What did he do!? That old man did something weird again...!!" Usopp asked, shocked.

"He took off the collar with his bare hands...!!" Even Brook was shocked by the recent events.

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In the depths of the sea, Fish-Man Island:

"Hmm? This is strange..." Tom massaged his chin, his face showing surprise.

"What's so weird about it, Tom-san?" Iceberg asked.

"..." Even Little Franky was paying close attention, eager to hear what his teacher had to say.

"Franky, could it be that even the memory of your manga counterpart was partially damaged in the sea train accident that hit you when you intercepted him?" wondered Tom.

"Huh? Why do you think so?" Little Franky was confused.

"That's because this may not be your manga counterpart's first encounter with Rayleigh... Have you forgotten? When they came to Water 7 to repair the ship at that time... We met with the Roger crew, including Rayleigh."

"I'm sure this event must have happened with your manga counterpart as well, so this might not be your first meeting with Rayleigh... so why didn't you recognize him right away?" Tom explained his confusion.

"That's right! But I don't know..." Franky and Iceberg understood the underlying matter after their teacher's explanation.

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"He took off an explosive steel collar with his bare hand, very strong!"

"What a remarkable old man! I never thought that elderly humans could be so strong!"

"From today on, I admire Rayleigh!"

"Thanks for saving Caimie, Rayleigh-dono!"

Fish-Men and Mermaids were overjoyed to witness a happy ending to the Caimie kidnapping incident.

In such difficult moments, positive emotions easily prevailed among emotional individuals.

In his debut, Rayleigh won the admiration of all readers of different races, especially among the slaves in Marigoa.

This strong guy disguised himself as a slave, and it seems like it wasn't his first time doing so. Therefore, he must be more familiar with the real suffering they experience.

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Chapter 547: The Three Captains Against the Navy!

Chapter 548: Is he really Kuma?

Chapter 549: Heart Pirates and Kidd Pirates VS Bartholomew Kuma!

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