Because that Rust-Rust Fruit Devil Fruit User, under Kuina's horrified gaze, was completely unable to corrode Kuina's demon blade thousand blades, and was then sent to meet the King of Hell by a single strike from Kuina.
As Zoro and Sanji fought, the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates stood watching the spectacle.
Even The Girls of the Pink Hat Pirates could clearly tell that this was just a minor squabble between partners within the Straw Hat Pirates.
Naturally, they had no intention of stopping the fight; after all, while Chopper was helping Luffy thaw out from the Freezing, wasn't it better to just enjoy a good show?
However, since Zoro and Sanji had just gone through a battle, they were still injured and low on stamina, so this fight ended quickly.
The two of them lay on the ground, panting heavily, like two bears about to hibernate.
Just then, Chopper finally managed to rescue Luffy.
Usopp had already gone over and personally lit a fire for Luffy to warm himself.
There is a saying that Usopp joined the Straw Hat Pirates just to play with Luffy.
This could be seen when the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at Drum Island, as Usopp and Luffy were building a snowman on the deck.
However, it must be admitted that their relationship is quite good; even after almost falling apart due to time, they reconciled, and their bond as partners is now even deeper.
But even with the fire to warm him, Luffy was still shivering from the cold.
"Luna... why did you have to use Freezing? Couldn't you have used something else?" Luffy's teeth chattered incessantly, but he couldn't help but ask.
"Only Freezing doesn't cause too much damage. My other abilities would hurt you badly, or even blast you into dust," Luna said, holding her palms up and feigning an innocent expression.
But quickly, a serious expression appeared on her face as she continued: "But at the same time, this is what you lack, Luffy. Developing your Devil Fruit Ability properly is very important for you."
"Especially in a world where Haki and physical techniques are still the main focus, combining your Devil Fruit Ability with these two skills, plus your superhuman body, can give you a huge advantage in battle."
"The fact that you were able to defeat Crocodile and Eneru is the best proof. You defeated them without even mastering Armament Haki."
Luna genuinely wanted to guide Luffy. As she had said before, not only were the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates already on good terms, but compared to Imu, who sat on the Void Throne, Luffy, favored by the world, was the only one who truly had the potential and ability to breach her Void.
She had to find a way to build a good relationship with Luffy and help him grow stronger, and guiding him now was an excellent first step.
One of her goals was to destroy the Navy, but she believed that after experiencing the Marineford War, combined with his identity as a pirate, Luffy's feelings toward the Navy would surely drop to rock bottom.
Furthermore, she would show mercy to Garp, an old man she respected, giving him a way out. Coupled with her current ability to resurrect the dead, there was significant room for maneuver.
Since she couldn't completely eliminate him, she would build a good relationship. Luna believed that what she was doing for Luffy now was not wrong.
After all, she was neutralizing all threats unfavorable to her in the cradle.
Or rather, ensuring that the spearhead of these threats would never point at her.
"So that's how it is? I understand now, thank you, Luna." Luffy completely recovered after hearing this. He understood what he was lacking and knew the path he needed to take next.
His confidence instantly soared, and his signature confident smile returned to his face.
At the same time, he offered his sincere gratitude to Luna.
However, the words Luna spoke next shocked him and everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates.
"Luffy, I've been sailing for a while now. You should know what my ability is, right?"
Luna asked this knowing that Luffy had been competing with her earlier, so there was no reason for him not to know.
"Oh, everyone on the seas knows, and I know too. You are the Mythical Zoan Model: Void Demon God Gliza," Luffy said, scratching his head as if that would help him recall it faster. But Luffy's answer was indeed spot on.
"There are many Devil Fruits scattered across this great sea. They are the treasures of the sea, but many of them have been collected by the World Government, whose power and influence are currently overwhelming."
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