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"What the hell!"
"Wang Defa?!"
"Huh?!"
Everyone across the multiverse stared in disbelief at the screen, watching Usopp take off running without even looking back.
The chat exploded.
"What… what even is this?! He ran again?!"
"Just like back in Alabasta! He knew he couldn't win, so he bolted!"
"Two years later and that long-nosed coward hasn't changed one bit!"
"Still the same useless, spineless waste of space!"
"He abandoned his comrades—left those tiny people who believed in him to die! Disgusting!"
"Coward! Liar! How is this guy even part of the Straw Hats?!"
"He's a stain on their crew—kick him out already!"
All over the worlds, self-righteous onlookers vented their outrage, spitting out moral condemnation like they'd never known fear.
But truth be told—if they were in Usopp's shoes,if they were just ordinary people staring death in the face…
Nine out of ten would've done the exact same thing.
In the world of the Pirates — Shakky's Rip-Off Bar
"Usopp! You bastard! You left Robin behind and ran off on your own?!"Sanji's face twisted with anger.
"Now, now," Robin said gently, "the moment we were turned into toys, Usopp forgot about me entirely. And staying to fight in that situation would've been suicide. Pulling back and coming up with a new plan—that was the smartest move."
"I'm sorry, everyone," Usopp muttered, his head hanging low, voice trembling. "I embarrassed you again…"
He couldn't bear to see their disappointed faces.
He'd thought the two years of training would make him stronger—someone they could finally look up to.But even now, with his new muscles and confidence,he was still that same coward.
He'd even left Robin behind.He'd run away again.
"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! I really am!"
Memories of Enies Lobby flooded back—the time he'd fought with Luffy, left the crew once before.
He was terrified.What if this time, they really kicked him out for good?
After all… this time, he'd abandoned a friend.
"Usopp!!!"
Luffy's sharp yell cut through his panic.
"Why are you apologizing so much, huh?! We're friends, aren't we?!"
Usopp froze.
"So what if you ran?" Nami said firmly. "In that situation, I would've run too!"
"Yeah," Zoro added, arms crossed. "It's too early to judge anything. Have some faith in yourself, Usopp."
"Sorry, Usopp," Sanji sighed. "Didn't mean to come off harsh."
Usopp looked up, trembling, tears streaming down his face."Everyone…"
In the Demon Slayer world
"I believe in every one of the Straw Hats," Tanjiro said, eyes shining. "They'll definitely overcome this!"
"Huh?! That long-nosed guy ran from the battlefield!" Inosuke shouted, snorting. "He's a disgrace to the crew!"
In the world of Gourmet Hunters
"I haven't known him long," Toriko said, nodding, "but that long-nosed guy's a man of the sea. He won't let it end like this."
In the world of Gintama
"Time to witness the birth of the great god—God Usopp!" Gintoki yelled dramatically, his curly hair bouncing.
In the world of Soul Masters
"Hmph. Just a clown," Tang San sneered. "If that long-nosed fool can actually turn the tables, I'll eat sh*t on the spot!"
"Uh, San-ge…" Ma Hongjun blinked. "Why's the long-nosed guy turning back? Looks like… he's heading back!"
Back to the video screen—
Because of the little people's unwavering faith in him,Usopp's sprint slowed… then stopped.
He closed his eyes. Grit his teeth.
Cut to—
Usopp standing before the ruined tower.
"You guys need to stop already!" he shouted, voice cracking. "How can you believe in me so damn much, you naive little idiots?!"
"They were right about you," he continued, fists trembling. "I lied to you all. I'm no legendary hero. My name isn't Usoland. I'm Usopp—the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates. A pirate, nothing more!"
Leo, the tiny warrior, stared up at him with shining eyes."Even if you are a pirate—you're still our hero!"
"No! A pirate's a pirate! How many times do I have to say it? I lied to you! And you still… you still trust me like this?!"
Usopp gripped his slingshot tightly.
Torrepōl smirked. "So what, you came all the way back here just to expose your own lies?"
Usopp took a deep breath."If I don't, they'll wait for me forever. I can't live with that.So instead—I'll give them one last gift.I'll gamble everything—my life—and fight for real this time.If I die, at least I'll die looking cool."
For once, Usopp actually looked heroic.
"Listen well, Tontatta! My name is Usopp!If I don't make it, build a statue for me next to Noland's!Right now, I'll become the hero of your legend!"
As those words rang out—the entire multiverse erupted.
"Yes! That's it! That's the spirit, Long Nose!"
"You've earned my respect, Usopp!"
"Sorry for badmouthing you earlier!"
"That's what makes a true hero!"
"Use your wits, beat him down!"
"Now that's more like it—let's go, Long Nose!"
Across the worlds, the tide had turned.
Not everyone was born a monster.Most people… were like Usopp.
Afraid when facing someone too strong.Running when things looked hopeless. But then—finding the courage to turn back, to risk everything, and stand tall.
That kind of courage… was something rare.Something precious.
But—
against overwhelming power, courage alone couldn't save you.Valor sounds noble, but for the weak, it's often just a prettier word for "helpless."
Facing Donquixote's top officer, Trebol…
Usopp was cool—for about three seconds.Then he got utterly destroyed.
The scene cut again—Usopp on his knees, bloodied, eyes rolled back, barely conscious.
The multiverse fell silent.
"…Uh."
The atmosphere turned awkward.
"Hahaha! I told you! That long-nosed loser was never gonna pull it off! Anyone who believed in him is a total idiot!"
In the world of spirit souls, Tang San finally breathed a sigh of relief—thankfully, no one had to eat crap this time. He let himself mock freely, feeling triumphant.
But…
Accidents always find a way to happen.
As the recap light screen played, Sugar bent down and picked up a chili ball from the ground. With a mischievous grin, she tossed it right into Usopp's mouth, hoping to make him suffer the consequences of his own creation.
"WAAAHHHHHHHHH!"
The moment the burning spice hit, Usopp's face twisted in agony like never before. His eyes and tongue practically jumped out of his skull, his long nose completing the horrifying masterpiece.
The sight hit Sugar's psyche like a sledgehammer—instant, full 100-point trauma.
The playful user of the Hobby-Hobby Fruit… fainted on the spot!
Operation SOP—successful?!
In the underground port, the toys were the first to regain their human forms, and chaos erupted in an instant.
The giant of Elbaf, Hajrudin, lifted the badly injured Usopp high into the air.
BOOM!!!
A blast from the Flame Dragon King tore open the ceiling.
A single beam of sunlight poured through the gap, shining directly onto Usopp.
Bathed in the divine glow, he looked less like a man and more like a messenger of the gods themselves.
And at that moment—God Usopp was born!!!
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