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Nami: "Hahahaha! Red-Haired Luffy is hilarious! He actually believed the boss's words..."
Usopp: "But honestly, the shopkeeper wasn't wrong. Zoro really is the strongest on those nearby islands. It's just that compared to Red-Haired Luffy, there's a huge gap."
Vinsmoke Sanji: "That moss-head wouldn't stand a chance against Red-Haired Luffy, would he?"
Roronoa Zoro (current timeline): "Didn't you hear his thoughts? He plans to go all out from the start. I'm seriously worried for my other self over there! Don't let him get killed in one hit by Red-Haired Luffy..."
Eustass Kid: "Hahahaha!!! Now that would be funny!"
Capone Bege: "Looking at the situation, it's quite possible!"
Tony Tony Chopper: "Poor Zoro over there..."
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[Luffy, with overwhelming dominance, continued devouring food like a storm~~~]
[The dishes on his table were replaced again and again~~~]
[Burp~~~]
[Finally satisfied, Luffy pushed his money pouch forward. "Boss, bill me!!"]
"Got it! Young man, just a moment!"
[The shopkeeper happily snatched the money pouch and scurried off to the counter to tally the bill.]
[Luffy idly picked at the leftover meat scraps stuck to the bones while waiting.]
[Suddenly, a shadow loomed behind him.]
[Luffy immediately sensed the hostile intent from the person behind him, but he didn't react too strongly since his Observation Haki had already locked onto them—no sign of an imminent attack yet.]
[Luffy turned his head and saw a teenage boy glaring fiercely at him. The boy had three swords tied to his waist and a green bandana draped over his left shoulder!]
[Against the backlight, Luffy looked up at him from below—a sight akin to staring at a demon from the depths of hell...]
"Boy! I heard you were asking about me?"
[Zoro glared menacingly at Luffy. He had been passing by outside when a bounty hunter friend approached him, saying someone inside the restaurant was inquiring about him.]
[In these waters, Roronoa Zoro was infamous for his ferocity!]
[Most people went out of their way to avoid him, so who'd dare ask about him?]
[Anyone bold enough to seek him out was likely a hired assassin sent by his enemies!]
[And Zoro being the ruthless character he was, naturally came to investigate as soon as he heard.]
Gol D. Roger: "This kid sure acts tough~~~"
Shiki: "He hasn't realized how serious things are yet, ja hahaha!"
Rocks D. Xebec: "Talking big and getting beaten badly—this happens all the time!"
Vinsmoke Sanji: "Marimo, you're in for a world of trouble, huh?"
Roronoa Zoro (current timeline): "Idiot curly-brow, that's the other me we're talking about!"
Vinsmoke Sanji: "It's still you, isn't it?!"
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[Luffy blinked in surprise before realizing what was happening. He asked, "Are you Roronoa Zoro, the Pirate Hunter?"]
"That's right! What do you want with me?"
[Zoro's tone was far from polite.]
[Luffy got straight to the point. "I want to fight you!"]
[Knew it!!]
[Zoro sneered. "A battle to determine not only superiority but life or death, right?"]
[Luffy froze!]
[Do all battles with strong opponents have to be like this...?]
[No wonder Dadan told him that strength grows through fighting...]
"Uh, sure. No problem." [Luffy nodded solemnly.]
[Seeing Luffy's response, Zoro gave him a quick once-over.]
[Such guts for someone so young!]
"This place isn't suitable for a fight," [Zoro glanced around the shop, then pointed behind him with his right thumb.] "Let's take it outside!"
"Boss, finish calculating the bill. I'll come back later to collect the change." [With that, Luffy followed Zoro outside.]
[The shopkeeper, busy counting coins, didn't even notice Zoro's presence and continued happily tapping away on his abacus.]
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[Outside, the two stood facing each other~~~]
[Soon, whispers began spreading among the crowd gathering in the streets.]
"Hiss!! That's...! That's the Devil himself, the Pirate Hunter!!"
"Roronoa Zoro! Yes, it's him!! Why would such a terrifying powerhouse show up here...?"
"What?! Are they seriously going to duel??"
"My goodness! Dueling Roronoa Zoro, that brat must have a death wish!"
[...]
[Among the spectators, those familiar with Zoro quickly recognized him.]
[They were equally shocked that someone dared challenge him without thinking twice.]
Borsalino: "Wowww~ These onlookers... They've set the perfect atmosphere!"
Kuzan: "... Indeed."
Donquixote Doflamingo: "This is absolutely thrilling! I can't wait to see their jaws drop, fufufu!!!"
Gecko Moria: "Hehehe! I'm rubbing my hands in anticipation!"
Roronoa Zoro (current timeline): "..."
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[Amidst the murmurs of awe from the surrounding crowd, Zoro swiftly unsheathed Wado Ichimonji and clenched it between his teeth!]
[Then, with two more metallic rings, he drew his other two swords, one in each hand!!]
[The instant all three swords were in position, Zoro moved!!]
[His figure darted forward like a cheetah!]
[At lightning speed, he charged directly toward Luffy!!]
[So straightforward!]
[Indeed, a battle with a true powerhouse couldn't afford any slack!!]
[This is my first real fight—I need to give it my all and not let my guard down even for a moment!!]
[Seeing Zoro's overwhelming momentum, Luffy instantly entered combat mode!!]
"BONE-MUSCLE!!"
[As the power of the Gum-Gum Fruit activated, Luffy's arms swelled with muscle!]
[Immediately afterward, a pitch-black medium spread across his arms like spilled ink!]
[It was pure blackness, dense and impenetrable!!]
Kozuki Oden: "Whoa!! This Armament Haki... At least at the level of Ryuo, isn't it?!"
Tsuru: "Luffy's talent is incredible... Compared to seven years ago, his Haki has improved exponentially!!"
Gyon: "I feel... Even my own Armament Haki might not necessarily surpass his. And he's only 14..."
Wendy Mouse: "You only feel it, but I'm certain! My Haki definitely doesn't reach his level...! Garp-san's genes are simply too powerful!"
Marshall D. Teach: "Damn! Is this kid some kind of monster?!"
Monkey D. Garp: "Damn it! Why didn't I teach Luffy how to train his Haki back then...!!"
[Garp felt utterly regretful, as if his intestines were twisting in anguish.]
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Just then, the live chat exploded with gasps and exclamations!!!
On the video screen, atop Luffy's pitch-black-covered arms, sudden ripples of Haki resembling lightning began to flicker and surge outward!!
These lightning-like ripples were intangible yet visible—if you weren't paying close attention, you'd miss them entirely!
But the observing powerhouses only needed a glance to be utterly stunned!!!
Because that was...
*Conqueror's Haki Envelopment!!!*