On Oran Island, once Lind finished his speech, the people watching nearby came forward with all sorts of expressions.
"Hahaha, Lind, you really stole the spotlight this time! I'm so jealous. Once I reach Laugh Tale, could you arrange a broadcast like that for me too?"
Lind had barely stepped down from the podium when he heard Roger's laughter.
"No problem. We're friends, after all. As long as you can pay, we can arrange a broadcast like that anytime, even if you haven't reached Laugh Tale."
Lind did not refuse Roger's request, answering with a smile.
At the same time, he thought, If history follows its normal course, even without the World Economy News Paper arranging it for you, the World Government will give you an opportunity. And its impact won't be small, either.
The people around them looked envious as they listened to the exchange.
Who would not envy the chance to address people all over the world? So far, only three people had enjoyed that honor.
Every one of those speeches had shaken the world. Even if they wanted their own moment in the spotlight, they could not find a suitable opportunity.
That was especially true of Lind's speech this time, compared with Rocks's and Shiki's earlier speeches, which had merely voiced defiance.
By pioneering a new cultivation system, Lind had taken things to an entirely higher level. His reputation had risen to unprecedented heights with this speech.
Unless someone could pioneer a fifth cultivation system or develop an epoch-making product like an Artificial Devil Fruit without side effects, matching Lind's reputation would be difficult.
Even Shiki, the Pirate Alliance's "leader," who had been making waves recently, fell a little short.
Even if Roger completed his circumnavigation, reached Laugh Tale, and became the Pirate King, his reputation would