Chapter 304

"But the news of his older brother Fire Fist Ace's death once again plunged him into collapse!"

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Yes.

Since setting sail,

no matter what dangers he faced, even when about to be beheaded,

the Straw Hat Luffy who always maintained a fearless smile,

has been in a state of collapse during this period.

There are three main reasons causing Luffy's condition.

One was nearly killed by Luo Xing.

That casual sword strike, that irresistible black sword wave,

made Straw Hat Luffy experience for the first time in his life what it means to be an ant.

The second reason was naturally Ace's death.

The third reason was the disappearance of companions like Sanji.

Three consecutive huge blows,

made the always cheerful and laughing Straw Hat Luffy unable to bear it.

Even with Dragon and Lei Li's guidance, Straw Hat Luffy still looked dazed and confused.

At this moment.

Inside the newly established Revolutionary Army headquarters on the Human-Demon Island.

Dark King Lei Li gazed at the soul-stricken Straw Hat Luffy.

Comparing him with the figure of Luo Xing in his mind,

that previously unshakable conviction could not help but waver.

The inheritor of Captain Roger's will, the person entrusted by Shanks with the Straw Hat, the possessor of the Nika fruit, a member of the D family,

could he really be the Joy Boy who will change the world?

It was no wonder Lei Li felt a momentary wavering.

The Straw Hat Luffy at this moment,

compared to the Fifth Emperor Luo Xing who could already clash with his Dark King Conqueror's Haki coating,

had absolutely no advantage, one could even say he was useless!

Especially since he had lost even the fighting spirit to strive forward.

How could he become Joy Boy?

However, Lei Li's wavering lasted only a brief instant.

He must believe, and can only believe, in Luffy.

Otherwise, the future world,

under the increasingly terrifying power of the Beasts Pirates,

would there be any hope left?

"Pull yourself together, Luffy! Do not let Shanks' expectations go down the drain!"

Luffy trembled.

He remembered the arm Shanks the Red had lost back then to save him.

"But... Ace is dead, I... I couldn't even go save him..."

"The past cannot be changed, we cannot let Ace die with regrets!"

Sabo suddenly grabbed Luffy's shoulders and shouted loudly:

"We must never let such a thing happen again, so, Luffy, we must become stronger, do you understand?!"

256. Dragon and Lei Li's teachings, Green Bull is a Natural-type Forest Fruit user!

"Sabo..."

Luffy tightly embraced Sabo.

The three sworn brothers who formed their bond in childhood,

Sabo was the first to set sail, then went missing.

Luffy and Ace had always thought Sabo was dead.

Who would have thought,

Sabo not only didn't die, but was actually saved by Luffy's father.

Serving as the second-in-command within the Revolutionary Army.

"You are still alive, that is truly wonderful!"

"But Ace... he..."

Straw Hat Luffy sobbed, tears streaming down his face.

Sabo was also full of sorrow, clenching his fists tightly and saying:

"Not being able to save Ace is the most regretful thing in my life!"

"But, I will inherit Ace's will!"

"I will protect you with my life, Luffy!"

"So, you must pull yourself together, turn your regret over Ace into motivation, and become stronger!"

Straw Hat Luffy was deeply moved.

He gritted his teeth and said, overcome with emotion:

"Sabo..."

At that moment.

"Five-seven-seven"

The Okama King Ivankov arrived with Sanji.

"Luffy, though you have lost your brother, you still have us, the Menzhe Gang."

Sanji said with a serious expression:

"You promised me you would help me find All Blue and become the Pirate King!"

"Are you a man who breaks his word?"

Sanji's arrival greatly lifted Straw Hat Luffy's spirits.

It also reminded him that he still had a crew of companions, currently scattered across the world.

"Yes, I still have my comrades! I still have my brother Sabo!"

"I cannot be depressed!"

There was some reason why Straw Hat Luffy became the Child of Destiny.

He possessed an indomitable spirit and the courage to die rather than submit.

After repeated efforts by Rayleigh, Sabo, Sanji, and others to comfort him,

Straw Hat Luffy finally emerged from the shadow of Ace's death.

"I will become stronger! The strongest! I will never let anyone hurt my comrades again!"

The expression on Straw Hat Luffy's face became more resolute than ever before.

Seeing this,

both Dragon and Rayleigh breathed a huge sigh of relief.

In fact, both had staked their future on Luffy.

Although Dragon had his own Revolutionary Army,

the overall strength of the Revolutionary Army was far too weak compared to the World Government.

Up to now,

the number of countries Dragon was confident he could overthrow was fewer than ten.

This number, compared to the member states of the Fudejia Alliance, was but a drop in the bucket.

He too had always been looking forward to it,