Chapter 168 : Straw Hat Boy has become so strong?!

[As Luffy dealt the final blow to Cracker, the impact sent him hurtling straight into Cake Island!]

[Upon crashing heavily to the ground, he lost consciousness completely.]

[In that moment, the residents of Cake Island and numerous children of the island's inhabitants gathered around to witness the scene.]

[Among the onlookers, the realization struck: the person lying on the ground was none other than Cracker!]

[Shock and disbelief rippled through the crowd!]

[For they, more than anyone else, understood Cracker's esteemed status among the nations.]

[He wasn't just one of the Three Sweet Commanders!]

[He was the cherished brother in everyone's hearts and the mightiest figure among the common people across all countries!]

[Yet, here he lay... defeated?]

[His appearance, still reflecting the brutal struggle, added to the incredulity.]

[In this moment, the collective shock defied expression.]

[Could it be that other Yonko Pirates had invaded Whole Cake Island to assault their territory?]

["How could my brother end up like this? Who could defeat him?"]

["Who in the world could accomplish such a feat?"]

["I recall this morning; my brother was dispatched to the Temptation Forest to halt the Straw Hats!"]

["What! It was the Straw Hats who managed to defeat him?"]

[The revelation intensified the shock among the onlookers!]

[They couldn't fathom that Cracker, considered nearly invincible, had fallen to the Straw Hats.]

[While Luffy had previously defeated Doflamingo, a Shichibukai whose reputation resonated across the seas, he was, in the eyes of many, just an average contender.]

[Despite the fact that Doflamingo might be stronger than most, he and others were part of the Yonko Pirates!]

[Thus, they doubted Luffy's capability to defeat Cracker.]

[Yet, the stark reality unfolded before them.]

[Panic and fury gripped the crowd simultaneously!]

["Dispatch everyone to the Temptation Forest immediately! Capture the Straw Hats!"]

[In an instant, Cake Island was under the highest state of alert!]

[Countless pirates affiliated with the Big Mom Pirate Group were mobilized in rapid succession.]

As Luffy triumphed over Cracker, not to mention the numerous offspring of Big Mom, shock rippled through people from Whole Cake Island.

Even in this very moment!

Countless viewers worldwide, tuned in to the live broadcast, found themselves captivated!

The might of the crackers and the seemingly insurmountable biscuits had plunged people into despair!

Even Luffy, in his second and third gear modes, found the challenge insurmountable.

Only in his fourth gear could he barely inflict damage upon it.

Yet, in a surprising turn, Nami, with her clever ingenuity, managed to soak all the cookies in water!

Luffy, displaying an extraordinary talent for devouring, consumed all the cookies, transforming into a new tank-like form. And just like that, he reversed the situation, sending Cracker flying!

The impact... was it too overwhelming?

Soaring from the small island in the east to the one in the west, perhaps it could span the entire Dressrosa?

It traveled even farther than when he defeated Doflamingo!

This power was simply terrifying!

Even at this very moment, countless maritime leaders were astonished by Luffy's feat, and even the Navy Headquarters was taken aback!

"Garp, your grandson has grown stronger!"

"The potency of this move is truly astonishing!"

Warring States exclaimed in surprise.

Garp grinned, thoroughly excited.

"Well done, Luffy, that's how you fight!"

The two admirals, Kizaru and Aokiji, were also slightly stunned by Luffy's victory over Cracker.

However, Akainu, wearing a slightly grim expression, did not anticipate that the Straw Hat Kid would defeat Sweet Commanders as formidable as Cracker!

It seemed that his growth rate surpassed expectations! There was no room for delay!

An opportunity to eliminate him in the uncharted sea must be seized!

At this moment, Doflamingo was approaching Dressrosa.

Continuing to watch the live broadcast in the sky, he witnessed Cracker being sent flying by Luffy, unconscious on the ground. The smile on his face had vanished, replaced by a sinister expression. He hadn't anticipated that Luffy, after experiencing Dressrosa, would become even stronger!

Even the three esteemed generals were defeated!

Doflamingo keenly sensed it.

Had Luffy used this form against him, a single move would have sufficed!

There would be no need for an extended struggle like at Krick Stand, depleting physical strength to the point of unconsciousness!

Although the Straw Hat boy was growing stronger, a sinister smile reappeared on Doflamingo's face.

"So, you defeated a Cracker?"

"Remember, Cracker is the weakest among the Sweet Commanders!"

"Above him, there's a brother and sister!"

"Straw Hat, overcoming even Cracker is challenging..."

"How do you plan to face the other two?"

"In any case, you'll meet your end in the Four Emperors' territory, and escape is impossible!"

"I will quietly observe the next scene."

"Straw Hat Boy, I will witness your demise at the hands of the Four Emperors with my own eyes.…"

Whole Cake Island!

"Impossible, it can't be!"

"This is absolutely unbelievable!"

"This must be a hoax!"

Cracker examined himself in the image, defeated by Luffy!

His entire demeanor became extremely infuriated!

He couldn't fathom accepting defeat.

How could he, a fledgling pirate, be defeated by Luffy?

This live broadcast must be a forgery!

Even Big Mom sitting at the top seemed visibly displeased at the moment...

After all, Cracker was one of her most esteemed subordinates!

To be vanquished in such a manner?

It was an utter disgrace for the Four Emperors!

"Straw Hat has become this formidable?"

"It's beyond my predictions…"

As she uttered these words, Big Mom's countenance revealed visible anger.

At this juncture, Katakuri, standing beside Cracker, said to him, "It's not surprising that he could defeat you; Straw Hat has the potential to become a formidable individual!"

"Initially, you had an opportunity to triumph over him, but from the start, you should not have underestimated the enemy!"

"This laid the groundwork for your subsequent defeat!"

Hearing this, though infuriated, Cracker dared not contradict.

After all, Katakuri was his brother and surpassed him in strength!

He wasn't wrong. He... did underestimate the enemy from the outset.

Observing the Straw Hat Boy, he discerned his weaknesses and ultimately defeated himself.

Had he exerted his full effort from the beginning, the outcome would have been vastly different!

In the end, after harboring his frustration for a long time, he could only reiterate what he had always said:

"If I encounter him again, I will never lose. I'll subject him to severe torment!"

Katakuri showed no disdain. Instead, he gazed at Luffy's figure in the sky.

A hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes.

"Straw Hat, I'm eager to face you in battle!"

"I wonder if you'll be able to overcome the numerous adversaries awaiting you in the Four Seas!"

"Confront me once more…"

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