When Luffy set out to sea, great figures like Aokiji and Kizaru had long stood at the top of the world, and the Four Emperors had ruled the New World for years. Yet Luffy was destined to defeat these powerful foes one by one.
Was it because the others didn't work hard? Was it because they lacked talent?
Not at all. Yet they still fell far short of Luffy. Even the Supernovas who rose alongside him were exceptionally gifted. How else could they threaten the powerful figures of the New World?
In the world of One Piece, hard work and talent were both indispensable. But those with extraordinary talent held an advantage others could never overcome.
No matter how strong Red-Haired was, Luffy would defeat him someday. Luffy would become the Pirate King. He was destined to surpass everyone!
When Luffy set out to sea, Red-Haired could already fight Blackbeard to a draw and hold his own against Hawkeye. Yet Luffy would eventually surpass him, and it wouldn't take long.
Two years before the events of the original story, the entire Straw Hat Pirates crew had struggled against a single Pacifista. Two years later, Luffy could destroy one with ease. Few people could make such astonishing progress.
He had mastered all Three Types of Haki in just a year and a half. That alone showed how remarkable Luffy's talent was!
Even now, Ye Chen's Haki came and went, and he still couldn't fully control it. In a fight, he relied more on his physical skills and swordsmanship.
The commotion had naturally drawn the Arlong Pirates' attention. Arlong arrived just in time to see Menard fall. He stared, dumbfounded, his mouth hanging open for a long while. "I never thought that kid was so strong!"
"Arlong, want to team up and