Egghead (Egghead Island).
The betrayal of Desire, "York," who secretly cooperated with the World Government's orders, had silently shut down the photon defense system that protected the island from outside enemies.
Almost at the exact moment the laser barrier vanished, along the shoreline of the artificial forest belt at the island's edge,
countless thick vines and enormous flowers surged forth, took root, and spread, rapidly forming a "green passage" straight into the island.
Dressed as a God's Knight, Aramaki climbed the plant staircase created by his own power, wearing a carefree grin as he successfully landed on Egghead.
Elsewhere, at the island's core, on the research level,
behind an enormous circular observation window, Vegapunk was staring intently at several floating light screens.
One screen clearly displayed the battle in the lower area,
where Luffy, his white hair billowing with steam, twisted himself into all manner of unimaginable shapes
to toy with Rob Lucci in his awakened human-beast form before finally sending him flying with a single blow.
Vegapunk paid no attention to the course of the battle. His gaze remained fixed on Luffy's white form, which radiated freedom and joy.
Meanwhile, he murmured to himself, his voice trembling slightly, "A... a form of freedom, transforming the surrounding environment...
The drumbeat of laughter... there's no mistake!
This is... the warrior recorded in historical texts, the legendary bringer of liberation and laughter to the world-'Sun God Nika'!"
A little later, on a relatively open platform above the artificial clouds,
Luffy, having defeated Lucci and his squad and temporarily eliminated the immediate threat, met up with Chopper and Jinbe, who had hurried over after hearing the news.
After learning that Luffy was the Warrior of Liberation, Vegapunk also rushed over for a brief meeting with Luffy and his companions.
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