Chapter 72 : Reward Distribution!

As everyone watched in astonishment...

In the sky, the image reappeared, and the reward inventory was about to begin.

[The Sky Island Chapter's reward inventory has concluded, and now the list of winners is being announced, along with the opportunity for all crew members to gather!]

[Following this, the next ranking will be opened...]

[Congratulations to Ace, Zoro, and Nami for successfully choosing the correct answers!]

[Winners, your rewards are now being revealed!]

[Congratulations to Ace: You have gained enhanced proficiency in Haki (Color of Observation and Armament Haki)!]

[Congratulations to Zoro: You have unlocked two advanced sword techniques - 'Ghastly Nine Sword Style: Asura' (Kiki Kyutoryu: Ashura) and 'Three Sword Style : Great Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds'!]

[Congratulations to Nami: You now possess the Weather Device, a fully upgraded Weather Stick!]

On the Whitebeard Pirates' ship...

At this moment, Ace gazed at the sky, a sense of wonder filling him.

But something incredible happened - a warm energy coursed through him.

Suddenly, due to this surge in power, his abilities spiraled out of control, and flames spontaneously enveloped his body!

In the blink of an eye, the flames vanished.

Ace stared at his hands in shock. He could feel a significant improvement in his Haki abilities.

Both Color of Observation and Armament Haki had advanced significantly compared to a moment ago. He could now effortlessly surpass his former self using Haki.

Even though he had received rewards in the past, the instant boost in power remained astonishing.

Ace's transformation didn't go unnoticed by the entire crew. Soon, Marco, Vista, Jozu, Blamenco, Curiel, and other division commanders gathered around him.

"Hey, Marco, I got another reward!" Ace exclaimed. "I didn't expect my Haki to improve as well. Your strength is skyrocketing."

"I might not be able to beat you now, even as the First Division Commander," Marco added humorously.

The other commanders chimed in, expressing their amazement at Ace's two consecutive rewards, which significantly elevated his combat capabilities.

However, there was no trace of jealousy among them, including Marco, the first division commander and Whitebeard's right-hand man. In fact, he felt that Ace had surpassed him, or at the very least, matched his strength.

Ace responded to their comments with a hearty laugh. The sight of Ace's camaraderie with his fellow pirates brought a smile to Whitebeard's face. As a family, they had unshakable trust in one another. It was a heartwarming sight.

In the uncharted seas...

"Oh!!!"

"Nami, Zoro, you guys got rewards!" Luffy exclaimed as he looked up at the sky.

He had momentarily mistaken himself for the recipient, but as the captain, Luffy was genuinely excited for his crew members.

Zoro, too, experienced a warm surge of energy at that moment. Two new sword techniques inexplicably came to mind, and he felt confident that he could execute them flawlessly.

Without hesitation, Zoro swung his sword and performed the "Ghastly Nine Sword Style: Asura" and "Three Sword Style : Great Three Thousand Great Thousand Worlds" in rapid succession. The power of these sword techniques was so immense that they shook the tranquil sea.

The tremendous sword energy cleaved through the water, creating a massive divide hundreds of meters wide, and caused a massive explosion on the other side.

This display of power left the once-calm sea roiling, and their small boat teetered dangerously.

Nami jumped up in a mixture of fear and anger, but Zoro seemed absorbed in his own thoughts.

"Wow! These techniques are incredible!" he murmured to himself. "This must be the swordsmanship I'll master in the future. It's amazing!"

Because Zoro had executed two powerful sword techniques consecutively, he was physically exhausted. Nonetheless, he couldn't help but smile. He knew that these rewards were making him stronger.

Nami, on the other hand, summoned a fully upgraded Weather Stick, a gift from Usopp, which could unleash an array of weather-based attacks. Her thoughts buzzed with ideas on how to use this newfound power.

The world was in awe of these rewards, whether pirates or the Navy, they were all stunned. 

Although they couldn't comprehend the strength of Zoro's new sword techniques or the full potential of Nami's enhanced Weather Stick, it was evident that they had significantly bolstered their combat prowess.

Yet, it was Ace's reward that left everyone envious and awestruck. Gaining expertise in two forms of Haki, especially the rare Color of Observation and Armament Haki, was a dream come true for many. The sudden surge in Haki abilities was a priceless reward.

As a result, many regretted not choosing Luffy as the winner. They wished they could have gained such extraordinary rewards.

But there was more to come as the sky image reappeared...

[Special rewards are now available!]

[The Sky Island Chapter's reward inventory has concluded, and special achievement rewards are being given out!]

[Congratulations to Monkey D. Luffy: Your Devil Fruit powers have been further developed, and you've unlocked the mastery of the Third Gear!]

"Third Gear?" Luffy hesitated for a moment before a warm sensation enveloped him. He suddenly comprehended a wealth of information.

"Ah!" Luffy exclaimed, clutching his head. He felt like his mind was about to explode.

Nami and Zoro watched in concern. "Luffy, what's wrong?"

But Luffy's reaction was swift. "Third Gear! Gomu Gomu no... Giant Tomahawk!"

He inflated his bones, and his leg shot out, growing into an enormous size, casting a shadow over the entire area. With a mighty kick, the sea surface trembled as if it had been hit by a colossal force.

The power of this kick was comparable to Zoro's earlier sword strikes, and it once again disturbed the calm sea.

Nami was exasperated. "You two! Stop causing trouble, the ship is about to capsize!"

Unperturbed, Luffy and Zoro continued their antics, but Nami was determined to reach Sirob Village and find Usopp to maintain the ship. She couldn't afford to let these two cause any more damage.

This world was filled with excitement, surprise, and disbelief as the rewards continued to unfold, and the crew's strength continued to grow.

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