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Chapter 26: World Sublimation, The Boiling Pirate World
At this moment, Whitebeard was struck with immense surprise.
The so-called "evolution of the world" was actually restoring his body to the state it was in five years ago. Why could Whitebeard feel these physical changes so clearly? Because five years ago, his body had truly begun to deteriorate, reaching a point where he required constant IV drips to suppress the pain, and his various bodily functions had started to degenerate.
Now, however, Whitebeard could visibly feel his heart beating with renewed vigor. Power that should have long since faded was surging out from his core once more.
Although this still didn't compare to his prime, retreating five years meant Whitebeard's strength was at least a third greater than it had been just moments ago. How could such a change not shake him to his core?
"Is it real, Pops? Has your body really returned to how it was five years ago?" Marco couldn't believe it.
He wasn't the only one; the other crew members on the ship were equally skeptical. Immediately, the ship's doctors rushed forward to examine Whitebeard. Two beautiful nurses checked his vitals.
They exclaimed in surprise, "His physical condition has indeed returned to its state from five years ago. It's hard to believe, but it's true!"
Hearing the nurses' confirmation, everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates erupted in cheers.
"Great! Pops' body is back to how it was five years ago! Let's have a banquet! Gurarara!"
"That's right! We need a feast to celebrate Pops!"
The Whitebeard Pirates were boiling with excitement, smiles plastered on everyone's faces. However, within Whitebeard's smile, there was a hint of worry.
It wasn't just him who had changed. Marco, standing beside him, hadn't said a word, but Whitebeard could keenly sense the change in that brat. His aura was more imposing. In other words, Marco had also become stronger.
Of course, it wasn't just Marco; everyone in the entire pirate crew had become stronger.
Whitebeard looked up at the light curtain in the sky.
The world... is evolving!
If the evolution of the world continued, would he be able to completely recover to his peak physical condition? Or perhaps... even surpass his prime?
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Wano Country.
Kaido slammed his fist hard onto the ground, and suddenly, the earth began to shake violently.
Kaido's eyes burst with excited light. "Power... it keeps coming out of nowhere... My strength has increased by at least one-fifth!"
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Whole Cake Island.
Crack!
A mirror shattered. The Charlotte family looked at their "Mother" with deep concern.
At this time, Big Mom held her face in both hands. She grabbed a fresh mirror and examined her reflection. The wrinkles on her face had faded, and her skin had regained a certain elasticity.
She had gotten younger. Not by much, but for Big Mom, compared to the changes in her internal strength, she cared far more about whether she would one day regain her youth.
"If the world's evolution continues, I can regain my girlish appearance! This is great... It's great that the world's evolution has such an effect! Mamamama!"
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Red Hair Pirates' Territory.
Shanks felt the changes coursing through his body. "Sure enough, the evolution of the world is real."
Benn Beckman nodded. "Indeed. I really didn't expect that there were other worlds besides ours."
Hearing this, Shanks' expression became grave. "This is not something to be happy about. Didn't you see what was written on that strange light curtain?"
This is the evolution of the world. The loser will become the energy needed for the evolution of the other world.
In other words, the more worlds there were, the more enemies the Pirate World would faced.
The Fusion of All Worlds.
It was clear that many worlds existed besides the world of pirate. These worlds could all become enemies of the Pirate World. To survive, they had to overcome one world after another and become the ultimate winner.
This would be a brutal road. Everyone in the world would have to find a way to destroy other worlds and defeat their inhabitants just to survive.
What a cruel reality.
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At this moment, the world sublimated.
The elderly regained a degree of youthfulness. Those with weak bodies became healthy. Strength increased, speed increased—and this was just the change in ordinary people. The stronger the person, the more profound their enhancements.
For example, Devil Fruit users found that not only did their physical power increase, but the potency of their Devil Fruit abilities amplified as well. And for those who could use Haki, as their spirit and body grew stronger, so did their Haki.
In short, when the world sublimated, the more power you held, the stronger you became.
It wasn't just humans who grew stronger; the enhancement of animals was even more terrifying. Every creature existed because it possessed a unique ability to survive. Compared to humans, the direction of animal enhancement was often very extreme. They were strengthened in the specific abilities they used to survive. With such specialized evolution, the degree of enhancement obtained was naturally massive—far exceeding that of humans.
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Naval Headquarters, Marineford.
The barrier covering the entire island disappeared.
Inside headquarters, Sengoku was looking at Aokiji and Kizaru.
An astonishing chill erupted from Aokiji's body; he seemed unable to control it. The same was true for Kizaru, with golden light blooming from his form as if his entire body had suddenly turned into a miniature sun.
"The fruit power of these two has become drastically stronger!" Even Sengoku couldn't help but marvel at the scene.
Whoosh!
Yuichi jumped from the roof and landed beside Sengoku. Looking at Aokiji and Kizaru, who were leaking their raw power, Yuichi used his perception to clearly gauge the changes in their abilities.
Feeling the degree to which their Devil Fruits had amplified, Yuichi felt a little dazed.
If I also eat a Devil Fruit, then when the world evolves, the power of my fruit will also increase!
Thinking of this, Yuichi felt tempted. Eating a Devil Fruit seemed to be a very good choice.
While the people of the Pirate World were marveling at their own changes, new words flashed on the huge light curtain in the sky.
[The next World War will start in seven days.]
[The force representing the Pirate World is...]
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