Baby5 flinched from the sudden roar, almost dropping the cigarette in her hand.
Orochimaru himself didn't expect his voice to be so loud. After roaring, he instantly felt a sharp pain in his throat, awkwardly coughed twice, and secretly thought his reaction seemed a bit excessive.
He said nothing, silently turned, and left with somewhat hurried steps.
The people in the room looked at each other, completely at a loss, bewildered by the series of changes, and hadn't fully recovered.
Meanwhile, in the chaotic underground Cadre Tower, Leo and the Tontatta Tribe quickly got up from the ground, their eyes filled with determination, and unhesitatingly launched another attack towards Sugar and the others.
However, all their attacks were easily blocked by Trebol.
Robin's delicate brows furrowed, understanding that such blind attacks were useless.
But she was a close-range fighter, and her abilities had no effect on Trebol and Sugar.
After all, having learned that Sugar could turn anyone she touched into a toy, she naturally wouldn't act rashly; everything depended on Usopp. They needed to outsmart them.
So she could only watch helplessly as the Tontatta Tribe rushed forward recklessly, one after another, her heart growing more anxious.
On Usopp's side, he was racing against time, racking his brain, frantically rummaging through his backpack with both hands, muttering incessantly.
"Seeds, seeds, Orochimaru's special snake-catching net... thermos... toys... unknown junk..."
Listening to the Tontatta Tribe repeatedly shout "Usohlandor," Usopp's heart felt like it was being roasted over a fire, burning with anxiety. He only wanted to quickly come up with a way to subdue the troublesome Trebol.
Suddenly, Usopp's gaze swept over a folded net lying discarded nearby.
"Wait???"
Usopp looked closely. Wasn't this the snake-catching net specifically for Orochimaru???
A flash of inspiration struck him. This thing seemed to be made of Sea Stone!
On the other side, Trebol's fleshy big face leaned next to a Tontatta Tribe member, with disdain and mockery, listening to the Tontatta Tribe's weak voice.
"Usohlandor?? What's that... a hero?? Will he come to save you?" Trebol sneered.
At this moment, the Tontatta Tribe members lay sprawled on the ground, Leo weakly lying next to a transponder snail, his eyes full of longing as he gazed at the ceiling, firmly saying:
"Of course! Not only us, but Usohlandor said he would rescue everyone.
Whether it's the toys toiling day and night here,
or the toys who look happy walking on the street but are crying inside,
even those unfortunate adults who don't even realize they've lost their loved ones,
Usohlandor will save everyone.
Because he is the legendary hero."
Leo breathed with difficulty, completely unaware that the transponder snail next to him had transmitted his words, word for word, throughout the entire underground factory.
Upon hearing Leo's words, Trebol couldn't help but sneer, his laughter sharp and piercing.
"You are truly pathetic,"
He drew out his words, his eyes full of mockery.
"Those words are all lies, aren't they? You've been deceived again.
Look, you're all seriously injured, yet he still hasn't come to save you. Isn't this the best proof?
And we have never seen this so-called Usohlandor you speak of."
As Trebol spoke, he pointed his plum-blossom scepter at the Tontatta Tribe, the disdain on his face growing stronger.
"Where is there any hero! Hey! Where is he!
You are really easy to fool! You've been deceived from beginning to end."
Leo gritted his teeth, ignoring the pain in his body, struggled to get up, and loudly retorted:
"You're lying! Usohlandor wouldn't lie to us!! He is our hero!"
Watching Leo struggle to his feet, Robin felt a pang of sympathy and almost couldn't help but step forward.
Just at this critical moment, Usopp, who had heard Leo's words, gritted his teeth and suddenly stepped forward.
At this moment, his eyes were filled with determination and resolve; after two years of training, he was no longer the weak self he had been two years ago.
"Come on, Usopp! You are sniper king Usopp!" Usopp encouraged himself in his heart.
"He's right! I'm lying to you!" Usopp held up his slingshot, roaring at Leo and the others with all his might.
"I'm not some legendary hero!! My name isn't Usohlandor either."
He took a deep breath and declared loudly,
"My name is Usopp! A brave warrior of the great sea, the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirate Crew, sniper king Usopp, and I am a pirate!"
Leo and the members of the Tontatta Tribe were in tears. They looked at Usopp, their eyes filled with longing and emotion.
"Usopp..."
Usopp's expression was solemn, his voice loud and firm, as if he wanted to engrave every word into everyone's hearts.
"You Tontatta Tribe, listen closely! My name is Usopp!!
Not a descendant of Roronoa!
Nor are you my hero!!
When I save you! You must build a bronze statue for me next to Roronoa!!!
From now on! I will become your legendary hero!!"
His voice echoed through the underground factory. The toys who were silently moving goods nearby, upon hearing these powerful words, felt as if a bright lamp had been lit in their hearts, igniting a long-lost hope.
Perhaps, this person named Usopp would truly become their savior from suffering, leading them to escape this dark and sunless life.
Orochimaru, who had just swaying arrived at the Cadre Tower, happened to hear Usopp's words clearly.
He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, a flicker of interest in his eyes.
He secretly mused that Usopp's charisma was truly remarkable; with just a few words, he could rekindle hope in everyone's eyes.
Perhaps this was an innate ability. It seemed Usopp was indeed very suitable for the glorious image of a hero or savior.
In the eyes of the Tontatta Tribe, Sugar, Robin, and Trebol, Usopp seemed to transform instantly, with a dazzling light emanating from behind him, so bright that it was almost impossible to open their eyes.
(Literally unable to open eyes)
In reality, Orochimaru, to complement Usopp's speech, secretly took an LED light bulb from the system store and quietly threw it behind him.
The light bulb lit up, and intense light instantly enveloped Usopp, creating a sacred glow as if he were a savior.
This light came so suddenly, as if Usopp had truly become a descending deity.
"God Usopp..."
The toys nearby who were moving items, witnessing Usopp surrounded by light at this moment, this thought involuntarily emerged in their hearts.
That dazzling light seemed to dispel the gloom of their long-standing darkness. They firmly believed that Usopp before them was the god who would guide them to break free from their tragic fate.
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