Under Shisui's operation, every single elder present was injected with the potion.
The very next moment after the injection, a visible change occurred in the elders' bodies.
Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the white hair on these elders' heads turned black, their cloudy eyes became bright, their loose skin tightened, their shriveled muscles gradually swelled, their bones became hard, and their lost teeth grew back.
The elders caressed their now-smooth skin, feeling their revitalized hearts pounding in their chests, and their breathing became incredibly smooth.
The aura of decay was completely shed from their bodies in that instant, returning once again to the youthful vitality they had experienced many years ago.
Power was surging through their blood.
"I… I've really become young again…"
"Mmm… this strong and powerful body…"
"Haha, I've recovered, and even the old hidden injuries on my body are gone!"
"Ah, this is the state of my youth. It's a world of difference from just now."
Among these newly youthful people, some were beaming with joy, some were weeping with tears, and others had complex expressions…
Their reactions were varied and colorful, but they all felt a heartfelt joy and emotion.
Even the young people around them, witnessing this scene with their own eyes, had their eyes wide with utter astonishment.
"It- it really worked!"
"A miracle, this is truly a miracle!"
"Grandpa, Grandpa, were you really this handsome when you were young?"
"Grandma, you've really become young again, this is wonderful!"
The courtyard instantly erupted with cries of disbelief.
The air itself seemed to be colored by this unprecedented vitality, overflowing with a joyous atmosphere.
Even Kenma was infected by the crowd's delight, his expression softening considerably.
Beside him, Shimazu Toyohisa, now in his twenties, touched his own body, his face showing surprise and his eyes unable to hide his joy.
"Kenma, I never thought I would see myself like this again one day. I have you to thank for all of this."
"Grandfather, seeing you looking so young now, I am much more at ease."
Kenma's brow relaxed, a hint of happiness showing.
Shimazu Toyohisa laughed foolishly, then waved his hand.
"I've become so young now, you shouldn't keep calling me Grandfather. It feels awkward."
Before, he had the appearance of a man in his fifties, so being called grandfather was naturally not a problem.
But now, if Kenma continued to call him that, he himself would blush with embarrassment.
He pondered for a moment, then said with a hearty laugh, "Kenma, just call me by my name. If you really feel uncomfortable, just add a title of respect."
In fact, Kenma also had this subtle feeling.
Calling someone who was about the same age as him 'Grandfather'… this was a situation he had only encountered in his past life in the countryside.
But even in his past life, he wouldn't usually call them that, at most just a 'Grandpa' during New Year's or other holidays.
He thought for a moment and asked tentatively, "Then… Lord Shimazu? Lord Toyohisa? Which do you prefer, Grandfather?"
"Whatever, as you like."
After finishing his chat with Shimazu Toyohisa, Kenma looked over at Nobunaga, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"Nobunaga, I didn't expect you to only restore yourself to this state. Why not become younger?"
The current Nobunaga had his black hair restored and his skin had tightened, but he still had wrinkles and a scruffy beard, the face of a man weathered by hardship.
He looked like a middle-aged man in his fifties.
Nobunaga sighed, a trace of reminiscence in his eyes.
"I also thought about making myself look younger, but then I thought about it. I died at this age, yet I wasted all these years in the Soul Society… now that we are about to start a new conquest, it is only natural that I continue with this appearance."
"It doesn't hinder anything, anyway. Just consider it a small whim of mine after all this time being dead."
Kenma nodded lightly.
"It's your choice. As long as you like it."
Yoichi came over and said, "Kenma, look at me, have I become younger too?"
Kenma looked at Yoichi, whose appearance hadn't changed in the slightest, and shook his head.
Nobunaga said bluntly, "You haven't changed at all. Why did you have to waste such a precious medicine?"
"I wanted to. Can't I?"
The two of them went back and forth, and soon started to squabble.
Kenma ignored the bickering pair, walked around them, and came to stand before the tall figure holding the guandao in the middle of the courtyard.
"Newgate, it seems your condition has indeed improved a lot."
Kenma raised his head and sized up the great pirate who had once stood at the pinnacle of the world.
At this moment, Whitebeard had also returned to his youthful appearance.
That vibrant and world-dominating demeanor.
The wrinkles on his face were gone, a head of wavy golden hair was casually draped over his shoulders, and the muscles on his exposed chest were well-defined, clearly filled with explosive power.
With every move, he exuded the confidence of a powerful man, his presence overwhelming.
Seeing Kenma, Whitebeard couldn't help but smile, his eyes full of gratitude.
"Gurararara, I have to thank you for this, Boss Kenma. I never thought I would encounter such a miracle after death."
Whitebeard's laughter shook the surroundings like a great bell, deep and resonant.
His voice was no longer frail and weak as before, but full of vigor, firm and powerful.
Even the crescent-shaped white mustache on his face was much more upright than before.
Seeing Whitebeard in this state, Kenma couldn't help but feel satisfied.
"You look much better this way, especially your hair."
Speaking of this, there was a hint of teasing in Kenma's tone.
Earlier, after Whitebeard had been injected with the potion, he had felt his scalp itch and had taken off the black silk bandanna on his head.
And his hairstyle at that time was thus exposed to everyone.
A crescent-shaped patch of hair was tied up on his head.
Kenma had only glanced at it and had almost lost his composure on the spot, barely managing to suppress the laughter bubbling up inside him.
He had never expected that Whitebeard's hairstyle in his old age would be exactly the same as his mustache.
Even after a while, every time Kenma recalled that scene now, he still couldn't help but find it amusing.
Whitebeard, on the other hand, didn't think much of it.
"I am Whitebeard. My mustache is my trademark, and so is my hair."
He touched his now-thick head of hair, his eyes curving as he laughed heartily.
"Although this head of hair now… feels pretty good too, Gurararara."
Beside Whitebeard, Ace heard his old man's hearty laughter and saw him looking so young, and waves of warmth flowed through his heart.
He looked at Kenma before him and bowed deeply.
"Big Boss, everything you've done for the old man, we've all seen it… for such a great kindness, we are endlessly grateful… we will never forget it for the rest of our lives."
"If there is anything in the future, just give the order. We will definitely accomplish it even if it costs us our lives, and we will never let you down."
Behind Whitebeard and Ace, the group of fierce-looking pirates couldn't help but have tears in their eyes, filled with emotion.
"I never thought… I never thought I would see the old man looking like this again."
"I'm so moved… sob sob sob!"
"Lord Enma, Ace is right. From now on, your business is our business. If you have any orders, just say the word."
"Great King Enma, you are our savior! Our benefactor!"
The joyful laughter in the courtyard was endless and boisterous. The atmosphere here became more and more fervent and noisy.
And in the midst of such a lively scene, Whitebeard's next words pushed the atmosphere to its highest peak.
"To celebrate this moment, and for Boss Kenma's kindness!"
Whitebeard paused, his voice growing more magnificent and soaring.
"My sons! Let the banquet begin!"
"Oh, oh, oh, banquet time!"
The crowd's emotions were instantly ignited by these words, like gasoline meeting a spark. The atmosphere on the field instantly reached a boiling point.
The courtyard was plunged into a state of extreme jubilation.
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