Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

His eyes revealed a resolute determination, as if everything around him was irrelevant to him.

Under the full protection of Rayleigh and Jinbe, Luffy made his way closer to the Oak Bell.

Although the marines were filled with fear and doubt, they still instinctively wanted to stop Luffy.

However, faced with Rayleigh and Jinbe's formidable strength, they felt it was better not to go and die before receiving orders from their superiors.

Finally, Luffy successfully arrived at the Oak Bell.

He took a deep breath, gripped the hammer tightly with both hands, and smashed it down on the bell with all his might.

"Clang— Clang— Clang—"

The bells tolled melodiously and solemnly, echoing throughout Marineford.

Each chime of the bell was like a heavy hammer blow, striking people's hearts.

Luffy rang the bell again and again, a total of 16 times.

The tolling of the bell seemed to pay the highest tribute to the departed Whitebeard and Ace, as well as to the other marines and pirates who sacrificed their lives in this brutal war.

After ringing the bell, Luffy stood there quietly, a hint of sadness in his eyes.

He slowly took out a bouquet of flowers from his pocket and gently placed it on the ground, as if mourning the departed heroes.

This scene was witnessed by the marines present.

The anger and hostility in their hearts seemed to dissipate considerably at that moment.

Instead, there is a reverence for life and a reflection on war.

Meanwhile, on the Grand Line.

After seeing the reports about Luffy, the other newcomers with bounties exceeding 100 million all became eager to try their luck.

Their eyes gleamed with excitement and greed, as if they had seen a golden opportunity to make a name for themselves.

Luffy's actions in Marineford quickly spread throughout the world.

Upon learning this news, people were not only shocked, but also filled with incomprehension and confusion about his actions.

They didn't understand why Luffy wanted to return to Marineford at this time.

Why ring that bell?

And why offer a bouquet of flowers?

These questions, like a series of mysteries, linger in people's minds.

In another corner of the world, the era of Whitebeard has come to an end.

Whitebeard once established his own empire in the New World with his immense strength and prestige.

It became a legend in the hearts of countless pirates.

However, with his fall in the Marineford War, the landscape of the New World underwent a tremendous change.

Many newlyweds are eager to go to the new world.

They are trying to carve out their own niche in this sea area full of opportunities and challenges.

Blackbeard, an ambitious man, even used Jewelry Bonney as a bargaining chip in an attempt to make a deal with the Navy.

He believed his plan was flawless and that he could reap huge profits from it.

However, he never expected that he would fall into someone else's trap.

It seems that Sengoku had anticipated Blackbeard's actions.

He waited there patiently, waiting for Blackbeard to walk right into his trap.

When Blackbeard arrived at the location with Jewelry Bonney, he indeed saw that damned Saint, Fanny.

Then, Sengoku suddenly appeared.

This time, Sengoku did not transform into the form of a Buddha as usual.

Instead, he donned a Virgo Gold Cloth that exuded a mysterious aura.

The Saint Cloth shimmered with dazzling light, as if it contained boundless power.

When Blackbeard saw Sengoku's appearance, a sense of foreboding welled up in his heart.

Sengoku gave Blackbeard no chance to react. He roared and unleashed a move called "All Deeds Punished".

A powerful beam of light shot out from his hand and rushed towards Blackbeard.

Blackbeard had no time to dodge and was struck by the powerful force, sending him flying.

He tumbled several times in the air before crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

I couldn't move at all.

Under Sengoku's powerful attack, Blackbeard was completely overwhelmed, his heart filled with fear and regret.

Just when Blackbeard thought he was doomed, Kuma, who was passing by, suddenly appeared.

Big Bear glanced at Blackbeard expressionlessly, then casually slapped him.

This seemingly casual slap contained immense power.

Blackbeard felt a sudden darkness before his eyes and lost consciousness.

I don't know where it was slapped away by the big bear.

……

Meanwhile, after completing his mission in Marineford, Luffy sent a message to his crew that only they could understand.

He knew that his companions were scattered all over the world.

They must all be worried about themselves, and they must all be waiting for the day they can reunite.

The moment his crew saw the newspaper, they immediately understood why Luffy had done what he did.

They knew that Luffy was conveying an important message to them.

They need to separate temporarily, each to improve their own abilities, and prepare for even greater challenges in the future.

The Straw Hat crew members around the world who received Luffy's message all understood Luffy's determination.

So they all decided to stay in the area and strengthen their own power.

Nami wanted to leave Visalia immediately and rush back to Rofei's side.

After seeing Luffy's message, he resolutely decided to stay and continue studying weather science.

She knew all too well the importance of a navigator in a pirate crew.

Only by continuously improving our abilities can we provide better assistance to our companions in future adventures.

At the same time, as the Straw Hat crew's hidden strongest fighter, she must possess the ability to defeat an Admiral.

Franky accidentally blows up Dr. Vegapunk's research facility while trying to leave Winter Island.

They stumbled upon another research lab that specializes in developing weapons.

His eyes gleamed with excitement, as if he had discovered a huge treasure.

Frankie decided to stay in the lab and delve into the technology of weapons manufacturing.

He wants to transform himself into a stronger being, adding a powerful force to the pirate crew's battles.

Sanji wanted to prove that he was indeed Luffy's crewmate and wanted to learn cooking techniques that could shape his body.

He accepted Ivankov's challenge to fight 99 new transvestite boxing masters on the island.

Sanji knew that he could only become stronger through constant fighting and learning.

Only then can they better protect their partners.

Usopp looked at his body, which had become obese from overeating and drinking on the Boin Islands, and felt helpless and annoyed.

He decided to lose weight first, and then learn from Hercules how to overcome life's difficulties.

Usopp knew all too well that he had always acted cowardly and timid in his past adventures.

Through this learning experience, I should become more courageous and stronger... right?

Robin, on the other hand, planned to go with the GM soldiers to meet Luffy's father, Dragon.

Meeting him might bring some unexpected help to myself and the pirate crew.

Brook also decided to take action and began his path to becoming a superstar.

He quickly became popular in the local area thanks to his unique musical talent.

Brooke knew that his music could bring joy to people.

It can also play an unexpected role at crucial moments.

He wants to use his music to build up more popularity and power for the pirate crew.

Zoro, meanwhile, bowed his head and sought guidance from his enemy, Mihawk.

He knew that Mihawk was the world's greatest swordsman, and if he wanted to become the world's greatest swordsman, he had to learn from the strongest.

With the help of Hancock and the Kuja warriors, Rayleigh took Luffy to a deserted island near Amazon Lily for training.

Rayleigh plans to find a way to make Luffy proficient in using the three types of Haki within two years.

He knew that Haki was a very important power for a pirate.

Only by mastering Haki can Luffy go further in his future adventures.

However, to Rayleigh's utter surprise, Luffy mastered all three methods of using Haki in just one day.

His learning and comprehension abilities greatly surprised Rayleigh.

Standing on the island, Luffy felt the surging power of Haki within him, and his heart was filled with confidence.

He suddenly revealed his idea of ​​trying to further integrate the power of his cosmos with his domineering aura.

This idea caught Rayleigh's eye.

Although he didn't know what the Cosmos was, he knew that Luffy's potential far exceeded his imagination.

If Luffy can truly combine the power of his Cosmo with his Haki, then his strength will experience a qualitative leap.