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At the center of Onigashima, a large bonfire was burning fiercely.
The flames licked at the surrounding air, making a 'whooshing' sound.
The roaring fire shot up into the sky, lighting up the originally pitch-black night as if it were daytime.
The scorching light spread outwards, lighting up every dark corner of Onigashima.
Kaido tilted his head back and drank an entire barrel of strong liquor, the amber liquid dripping down his beard, then suddenly stood up.
His massive shadow covered the entire stage, and the livestream camera shook along with him.
"Worororororo... you guys!" Kaido's voice echoed in the night sky. Everyone fell silent, listening carefully.
Then, Kaido slowly took out three strangely shaped Devil Fruits from his embrace.
These three fruits gave off a mysterious aura in his hands, captivating everyone.
The surface of the fruits was covered in mysterious spiral patterns, which appeared particularly eerie under the fierce bonfire light.
"I'm in a good mood today! I'll pick three lucky viewers! Eat these, and you can become interns in the Beast Pirates!" Kaido's voice boomed through the livestream.
This single sentence was like a heavy bomb, instantly causing a huge uproar throughout the entire livestream.
The entire livestream instantly boiled over, the previously calm screen instantly buried by a tsunami of comments.
The emotions of countless viewers were completely ignited, and they frantically typed excited messages on the screen.
"Oh my god! It's Devil Fruits!"
"Lord Kaido, look at me! I'm in Wano Country!"
"Pick me, pick me! I'm willing to go through hell and high water for the Beast Pirates!"
Just then, Queen's fat body quickly waddled over, squeezing himself into the camera's view.
"Friends, pay attention! Follow + Share + Comment 'Beast Pirates Strongest' to participate in the lottery!"
As soon as he finished speaking, it was as if a door to a world of madness had been opened.
The number of viewers in the livestream soared at a speed visible to the naked eye, the number rising rapidly like a rocket, seemingly without end.
And the comments on the screen were now completely dominated by the four words "Beast Pirates Strongest," the dense comments falling like snowflakes, making it almost impossible to see anything else on the screen.
After all, these were Devil Fruits!
They were legendary items that could grant their eaters various magical abilities!
Having one meant having the power to change one's fate.
For those who craved power and longed for a comeback, this was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to defy fate and change their lives!
This opportunity was right before their eyes. Who wouldn't go crazy for it!
Soon, the lottery began!
The scene was completely silent, everyone's eyes were fixed on the screen, the whole world seemed to stand still at this moment, leaving only the tense anticipation of the upcoming reveal.
"The first lucky winner, Richards!" Queen read out the ID.
In an instant, it was as if an invisible current instantly spread throughout the entire livestream.
A deafening scream immediately erupted from a luxurious courtyard somewhere in the North Blue.
"Hahahahaha!"
This nobleman, Richards, was in the courtyard, surrounded by incredibly luxurious decorations, exquisite carvings, gorgeous silk fabrics—everything highlighting his noble status.
However, at this moment, he had no time to care about any of that, his eyes fixed on the slightly glowing phone in his hand, his face a mix of disbelief, surprise, and ecstasy.
When he saw the clear winning notification on his phone, his hands couldn't help but shake violently, almost causing him to drop the phone.
He couldn't believe his eyes. He never expected such good luck to actually fall upon him!
"I won! I really won!"
Meanwhile, the livestream was already packed with people, at least a million viewers.
People from various islands gathered in this virtual space, some praying with anticipation that they would be the lucky one, others watching the constantly scrolling winning information with envious and jealous eyes.
Every face was etched with a craving for Devil Fruits. As long as they could get a Devil Fruit, their lives would be completely changed.
Richards' luck was simply amazing.
He stared blankly at the green fruit with a pineapple pattern on the screen, the fruit seemed to have a life of its own, shimmering with a mysterious light in the screen's glow, as if waving enthusiastically at him.
Right after, the gears of fate continued to turn.
The names "Carlos" and "Swordsman Ed" were also announced by Queen.
Each name read out caused a small ripple in the livestream.
With the announcement of Swordsman Ed's name, this exciting lottery event came to an end.
The Devil Fruits would be quickly delivered to these lucky winners via a shopping cart link.
However, for those who didn't win, the livestream was filled with sadness.
Countless people beat their chests and regretted it immensely.
Some kept complaining about their terrible luck, while others secretly vowed in their hearts to work harder for this opportunity next time.
Those sighs and complaints filled the entire livestream.
Kaido stood in front of the camera, laughing loudly. The smell of alcohol spewed from his mouth, forming a hazy white mist on the lens.
"You brats who didn't win! I'll draw lucky winners every month from now on! As long as you follow my TikTok account, you can participate!"
The livestream erupted in cheers again!
As the party gradually came to an end, Queen's follower count soared like a rocket, finally breaking through the five million mark.
He didn't forget to shout loudly to his fans. "Friends, remember to follow! Devil Fruits will be drawn irregularly! If you win, you can join the Beast Pirates!"
His voice was full of temptation, making the fans' hearts boil once more.
As the camera slowly closed, the final image froze on Kaido's wild drinking scene.
Although the livestream had ended, in every corner of the New World, countless pairs of eyes were still fixed on the now-blackened phones.
The same thought kept echoing in their minds: Next time the lottery happens, I must be the lucky one!
This thought was like a burning flame, raging fiercely in their hearts.
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In the office of the Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral, the atmosphere was as oppressive as the sea before a storm, heavy and somber.
Sengoku's face was terribly grim, filling the entire office with a chilling aura.
"That madman Kaido..." Sengoku squeezed these words out through clenched teeth.
"I knew this livestream wasn't just about a party! So this was their real purpose!"