Chapter 214 Aokiji, you deserve to say that too?

The screen shifted to the intense battle between Lucci and Luffy. In a desperate plea, Luffy entrusted Franky with the task of rescuing Robin, setting the stage for a fierce confrontation.

As the battle unfolded, Lucci showcased the culmination of his mastery over the six-style and the Zoan ability. His powerful techniques surpassed the limits of human speed and strength, leaving even the Marines at Marine Headquarters in awe. Witnessing Lucci's skillful development of the six-style skills, many acknowledged him as the strongest CP9 member in eight hundred years.

Despite Luffy deploying his Second Gear and even delivering powerful blows with the Third Gear, Lucci, when struck, continued to stand tall, displaying a remarkable resilience. This resilience was a stark contrast to Blueno's defeat at the hands of Luffy earlier in the battle.

As the fight progressed, Luffy's resilience became even more extraordinary. He not only endured but successfully withstood three of Lucci's most formidable techniques—the Six Styles Six King Bullet, and Biggest Ring: Six King Bullet. Luffy stood up, seemingly unfazed, shocking everyone from CP9 who witnessed the spectacle.

The realization hit them: there was someone who could withstand Lucci's attacks and continue the fight. The notion of someone possessing immunity to Lucci's deadly techniques crossed their minds, but upon reflection, they remembered Luffy's Devil Fruit ability—the Rubber Rubber Fruit. With its resistance to blunt weapon injuries, Luffy demonstrated remarkable endurance against Lucci's relentless offensive.

However, while Luffy proved resilient, Lucci faced the challenge of maintaining his assault. The relentless nature of Luffy's attacks, akin to a force immune to death, posed a formidable challenge. It became increasingly evident that Lucci might struggle to endure the prolonged confrontation with the tenacious and indomitable Straw Hat captain.

Lucci scrutinized Luffy closely, realizing he had exerted all his strength in the battle, yet the resilient young man opposite him refused to fall. Assessing his own condition in the image, Lucci acknowledged that he had reached his limit.

After the final exchange, where Luffy absorbed the impact of Six Styles, Six Kings Gun, and the massive round, he stood up and delivered his ultimate attack on Lucci—a powerful punch that Lucci's Iron Body couldn't withstand. As the smoke cleared, Lucci lay on the ground, defeated.

Taking a deep breath, Lucci couldn't believe he lost in a one-on-one duel despite giving his all. Luffy's seemingly immortal nature unnerved him. While he attributed some of it to the resistance of Luffy's Rubber Rubber Fruit, he also acknowledged the enhancement from his Zoan Fruit for himself. Lucci recognized that he fell short and needed to end his leisurely undercover life.

In his thoughts, he contemplated the future encounter with the real Luffy, acknowledging the need to overcome his shortcomings. The five years of a seemingly peaceful life had left his body neglected, and he believed it was time to put an end to such days.

The worldwide audience, witnessing the intense battle between Luffy and Lucci, found the raw, hand-to-hand combat invigorating. The human scale of the confrontation contrasted with the previously witnessed elemental and larger-than-life battles, evoking a sense of empowerment among spectators. The defeat of all CP9 members, including their trump card in Enies Lobby, painted an unfavorable picture for the World Government.

The Straw Hat Crew's audacious actions, burning the World Government's flag and toppling Enies Lobby's formidable defenders, seemed like a bold challenge to the authority of the World Government. The embarrassment intensified as the Straw Hats escaped without any hindrance.

The aftermath of the Enies Lobby incident unfolded in chaos. Despite their victory over CP9, the Straw Hat Crew found themselves surrounded by Marine forces and the impending threat of the Buster Call. Exhausted and seemingly on the verge of defeat, their salvation came unexpectedly when the Going Merry appeared in the midst of the warship. Seizing the opportunity, the crew boarded their beloved ship just as the gates of justice, opened by Spandam's order, allowed them to escape.

Simultaneously, the Franky family and Galley-la's employee, managed to rendezvous with the Straw Hat Crew, and they all fled from the scene. This marked the end of the intense battle at Enies Lobby.

However, the appearance of Admiral Aokiji on the icy sea riding a bicycle left people around the world perplexed. Aokiji had a peculiar habit of showing up after significant incidents involving the Straw Hat Crew, often avoiding direct confrontation. People couldn't help but wonder about his motives

The Five Elders, witnessing Aokiji's comments after the Enies Lobby incident, expressed frustration at their defeat and perceived Aokiji's presence as a potential problem. There was speculation about Aokiji's true allegiance, and they pondered the significance of having such an unpredictable figure among the three Admirals.

Despite their anger, the Five Elders were aware that taking action against Aokiji at that moment would only create more chaos. The external threats were too serious, and Aokiji's actions, though mysterious, would have to be addressed at a later time.

As the Enies Lobby incident concluded, the answering live broadcast ended, and the official pursuit of Franky began. Franky, who possessed the Pluton Blueprint, became the target of various forces, including the government. The urgency to prevent the blueprint from falling into the wrong hands heightened the tension in the aftermath of the Enies Lobby battle.

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