Chapter 72

Luo Ke pointed to Captian Nezumi, who had become a universally despised figure. His words sent a chill down the spines of those who heard them. This public execution was nothing short of terrifying.

Some people may appear to be alive, but in reality, they were as good as dead, living in a state worse than death.

Seeing Luo Ke's casual demeanor, welcoming the next victim, everyone's internal alarm bells went off.

Could you be the devil himself?

The battle between the Straw Hat Pirates and the Arlong Pirates was temporarily interrupted due to Arlong's question and Luo Ke's explanation. Subsequently, Luo Ke resumed his role as an observer.

At this time, the fishmen of the Arlong Pirates hurriedly came to their aid, and a relatively less intense battle ensued between the two sides.

Soon, all the fishmen of the Arlong Pirates were defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates.

Even Usopp and Nami, the weakest members of the Straw Hat crew, took down several opponents. Through this experience, they finally realized that they had truly changed and become stronger than before.

The Arlong Pirates, including their leader Arlong, were all defeated and lying on the ground. However,Arlong, who was previously arrogant, had received another lesson from Luffy and was now in an even worse state, completely immobilized.

I could only watch all of this unfold before my eyes.

Nami looked at Arlong lying on the ground as if it were a different world. Even now, she could hardly believe it was real.

Not long ago, she was plunged into despair, and now Arlong was defeated, and she had participated in the battle against him and his crew.

All of this was thanks to the man on the opposite side.

Nami gratefully glanced at Luo Ke, then turned her gaze back to Arlong on the ground. She recalled the scene of her adoptive mother, Bellemere, being killed, and anger burned in her eyes as she picked up a knife and pointed it at Dragon.

She had waited eight years for this day, and she wanted to avenge Bellemere with her own hands.

However, as the knife hovered at Arlong's throat, she hesitated.

She had never killed anyone before, and she found it difficult to follow through.

Even for a beast like Arlong, she struggled to do it, her hand trembling.

Seeing this scene, Luo Ke thought for a moment and decided to give her a push. In his eyes, Arlong was already a dead man, and he had no intention of letting him go.

"I think you'd better be ruthless and not let a tiger return to the mountain. Eight years ago, Arlong was already caught by Admiral Kizaru and pushed into the city. The Marines wanted to win over Fishman Island, so they recruited Fisher Tiger, who used to be a member of the Sun Pirates with Arlong, as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Fisher Tiger made a deal with the Marines to release Arlong as a condition for joining the Seven Warlords."

"So Arlong was let out of the city, and after that, his hatred for humans grew even stronger. But his strength wasn't enough to survive in the Grand Line, so he came here."

"If you don't kill him today, who knows when he might come back and cause more destruction? Not killing is a form of mercy, but killing can also be a form of mercy," Luo Ke said.

Upon hearing Luo Ke's words, Nami, who was still hesitating, suddenly became resolute. In Dragon's terrified gaze, a cold light flashed.

As Arlong was killed, Luo Ke felt that there was no need to stay any longer.

So, after bidding farewell to the viewers watching the livestream, he ended the broadcast. His figure disappeared from the Arlong Park, just like that.

Nami had just emerged from the emotional state of successfully avenging her mother when she realized that Luo Ke was no longer in Arlong Park.

She had wanted to thank him properly. If it weren't for Luo Ke, she wouldn't have been able to avenge Bellemere with her own hands.

Unexpectedly, she missed the chance, and she didn't know when she would see him again.

The next time they meet, she must personally thank him... Nami thought as she looked at the empty space in the air.

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Although the livestream has ended, the impact of this broadcast is far from over.

Many people felt a great sense of satisfaction seeing the downfall of the Arlong Pirates.

Especially after witnessing Nami personally avenging her mother, their pent-up anger was finally released.

Evil deeds receive their just retribution, and this retribution had finally arrived.

Countless people thanked Luo Ke for bringing justice to Cocoyasi Village. In comparison, the performance of the Marines in this livestream was disgraceful.

The Marines not only failed to play any role in defeating the Arlong Pirates but it was also revealed that a Marine Colonel had colluded with them to oppress and plunder Cocoyasi Village and nearby villages for eight years.

This stark contrast led to a great deal of dissatisfaction with the Marines.

The fact that they had failed to uncover the collusion between their own Colonel and the pirates for eight years, and it took a quiz livestream to expose it, was a tragedy that might have continued if not for this event.

The actions of Captian Nezumi had also filled numerous Marines with anger and shame. How could someone like him be a Marine, just like them?

What made them even angrier was that this guy had brought disgrace upon the Marines.

Immediately after the livestream ended, the Sengoku began taking measures to salvage their reputation. The Marines were dispatched to Cocoyasi Village to deal with Captian Nezumi. The impact of this incident had already been caused, and the only way to salvage the image of the Marines was to severely punish this guy.

As for the Straw Hat Pirates, their wanted posters were issued along with the incident. However, they didn't promote it extensively; only the bounties were announced.

After all, the Straw Hat Pirates had performed relatively well in this livestream, while the Marines had performed poorly.

Causing trouble for the Straw Hats at this time would only provoke public resentment.

However, there was something that concerned the Sengoku even more than the Straw Hat Pirates.

That was the order issued by the Five Elder Stars.

They demanded that the Marines put a bounty on Luo Ke, with a reward of 10 billion. They suspected him of being affiliated with the Revolutionary Army and using the quiz livestream to defame the World Government and the Marines.

At the same time, they accused him of maliciously manipulating the public, inciting conflict, and intending to launch a rebellion against the World Government.

Considering these actions, it was decided to issue a warrant for Luo Ke's arrest.

Furthermore, they emphasized the need for the Marines worldwide to clarify one thing.

That is, all the questions, answers, and footage released by Luo Ke were deliberately fabricated and not based on real or future events.

There is also no evidence to prove that what Luo Ke said will definitely happen in the future.

Luo Ke's two livestreams are closely related to Ace, the son of the Pirate King Roger, and Luffy, the son of the Revolutionary Army leader Dragon.

It can be concluded that this guy has a deep connection with the Revolutionary Army.

All of this is for one purpose: to help the Revolutionary Army defame the World Government and the Marines, attempting to overthrow the world order and plunge it into chaos.

Do not let yourself be manipulated by individuals with ulterior motives.

Everyone must not believe this person's words and immediately report any trace of this person for a reward.

Upon seeing the orders from the Five Elder Stars, the Sengoku immediately understood their intentions.

The Five Elder Stars are trying to portray Luo Ke as someone who opposes the World Government and the Marines, creating a dangerous image.

In other words, they want people to doubt what Luo Ke says and take control of the narrative.

The Sengoku had already anticipated this.

Today's two livestreams have blackened the image of the World Government and the Marines to varying degrees.

First, the actions of the Marines and CP on Baterilla Island were exposed.

Then there was the incident of the allied country Goa Kingdom burning down the slums.

Furthermore, there were incidents of the Celestial Dragons insulting the common people and disregarding their lives.

Finally, there was the collusion between Marine Branch Captian Nezumi and the pirates in plundering the people.

All of these have caused significant damage to the image of the Marines and the World Government.

Even if this blackening is based on facts, it is unacceptable for the Five Elder Stars.

It has always been the World Government defaming others, but never the other way around.

However, today, this kind of thing has actually happened.

And it has happened twice.

The most critical point is that the Five Elder Stars have no concrete clues about this man named Luo Ke so far.

He seems to appear out of thin air.

Appearing suddenly and disappearing just as quickly.

He seems to know a lot and possesses many extraordinary things.

Such a mysterious and complex existence is clearly dangerous for the Five Elder Stars.

Lack of control means danger, and danger means it must be destroyed.

This world does not allow such an extraordinary person to exist.

Therefore, after the livestream, the Five Elder Stars did not pay attention to Roger's son Ace, and they didn't even care about Luffy, who will cause great waves in the future.

What they are more concerned about is that man named Luo Ke.

Now, both the CP and the Marines have focused their attention on him.

This person must be eliminated or brought under control as soon as possible.

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The world has already been negatively impacted by him, causing harm to the World Government and the Navy.

The Five Elders can hardly imagine the terrifying situation this uncontrollable man will create in the future as time goes on.

Keeping such a guy around can only spell disaster.

In reality, the thoughts of Sengoku and the Five Elders are quite similar. The power displayed by Luo ke is now beyond their control, making him a genuine threat.

So, Sengoku is considering whether to recruit or suppress him.

A smart person wouldn't easily label someone as an enemy, especially without determining whether they are a friend or foe.

But now that the order from the Five Elders has come, there is only one path to choose: suppression.

As the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku ultimately has to follow the orders of the Five Elders, and his opinions hold little weight in front of them.

Sengoku can only sigh and hope that the decision made by the Five Elders is not wrong.

The things demonstrated by this man named Luo ke are extraordinary, and if he truly becomes an enemy, it will be difficult to deal with him in the future.

But it is likely that the Five Elders have their own considerations. The fact that they mentioned Luo ke's affiliation with the Revolutionary Army suggests that they genuinely fear he is connected to them.

When it involves the Revolutionary Army, the World Government must act decisively because it is the only organization in this world that seeks to overthrow the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.

Strike first while you have the advantage!

Soon, the bounties and notices about Luo ke are circulated to various branches and spread to nearby towns and cities.

Before long, the notion that Luo ke is a member of the Revolutionary Army spreads within the affiliated countries.

Rather than doubting this claim, the general population actually believes it. After watching the live broadcasts, they could clearly sense the dissatisfaction with the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, even if it was portrayed through Dragon's perspective.

Moreover, the behavior of the Celestial Dragon in the footage was truly disgusting to a large number of civilians.

They had already heard that the Celestial Dragons did not regard commoners as human, but hearing about it and witnessing it with their own eyes were two different things.

Seeing that scene, it was only natural for people to feel angry. However, out of fear of the World Government, not everyone had the courage to join the Revolutionary Army and overthrow the World Government.

So, many people could only hold their anger and resentment inside, silently supporting the Revolutionary Army in their hearts.

As for the claim made in the notice that Luo ke's statements and presented footage are all fake, opinions on this matter vary.

It's a matter of perspective. Those who watched the live broadcasts find it difficult to believe it is fake, especially when it comes to past events. Unless Ace and Luffy were actors in those circumstances, it can be considered mostly true.

As for the predictions and footage of the future, that is uncertain.

Some believe it, some doubt it, and others think the notice makes some sense. After all, it's too incredible to dismiss the possibility of it being a Revolutionary Army conspiracy, with those things deliberately fabricated.

After all, nobody knows for certain what will happen in the future because the real future, after these "future events" were announced, has already changed.

With these events unfolding, Luo ke, a name that appeared not long ago, has become a hot topic of discussion worldwide, although most people focus on the things he possesses.

There are even people who suspect him to be the new Pirate King and that those things were brought out from the Great Treasure, One Piece.

After the second quiz live broadcast, more and more people are eager to participate in the next live broadcast. The rewards are just too enticing!

The following day, the World Economic News published several noteworthy articles.

Firstly, the former Marine Colonel who colluded with the pirates and incited public anger has been captured by the Navy. He is now being transported to the Judicial Island for trial and is expected to spend the rest of his life in Impel Down.

Secondly, Marines has resigned from the World Government and publicly apologized to the residents of Cocoyasi Village and twenty nearby villages. He has pledged to compensate as much as possible for the damage caused by theArlong. However, the World Government has not yet responded to this matter.

Thirdly, the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo, has been officially listed as a wanted criminal with a bounty of 620 million Beli. The newspaper also revealed Sabo's family, belonging to the noble family of the Goa Kingdom, indirectly confirming Sabo's background.

This has further fueled people's anger because even someone like Sabo, who comes from a noble family, is considered a lowly commoner. In the eyes of the Celestial Dragons, are they not merely livestock?

And the fourth piece of news is still related to the Goa Kingdom. The royal and noble families of the Goa Kingdom jointly condemned Luo ke, accusing him of spreading false rumors about their involvement in the massacre of civilians. They claimed that such things were purely slander and that their kingdom, Goa, is the cleanest country in the world. They believe it is all a conspiracy by the Revolutionary Army and urge everyone not to be deceived.

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In addition, Luffy's bounty in the newspaper, almost unnoticed, has quietly reached one billion Beli.

Of course, the most eye-catching headline on the front page is the wanted poster of Luo ke, suspected to be a high-ranking member of the Revolutionary Army.

Bounty: 10 billion Beli!

"This is a rare occasion where the bounty exceeds 1 billion berries, causing another sensation worldwide.

At the same time, the announcement posted by the Navy has also been published in the newspapers.

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After the end of the livestream, Luo Ke went back and had a good sleep.

But when he woke up, he found that the whole world was targeting him.

More precisely, it was the Five Elders who were targeting him, issuing a bounty on him and claiming that what he said and the footage shown were all fake.

He could endure no more.

You can't let someone who spoils your meal get away with it.

Luo Ke's principle was an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

So, on the very next day, the third round of the quiz livestream immediately began.

And the location for this third livestream was none other than Mary Geoise!"

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