"..."
"...Huh?"
Rosinante blinked, his mind replaying the information-heavy words he had just heard.
After a few breaths, he realized what was happening and waved his hands repeatedly, saying:
"Wait, wait, wait, what are you talking about?"
Rosinante was the type of guy whose words and actions were quite strange. He would light his own clothes when smoking, fall over on flat ground, lean back along with the sofa when sitting down...
Before, when he was in a state of full alert, these qualities hadn't shown.
Now that he had relaxed and heard such words, his behavior immediately became exaggerated, and he almost fell headfirst to the ground.
"No, um, how should I put it..."
In fact, the whole thing was quite complex.
Doflamingo didn't know that Rosinante was a Devil Fruit power user.
Therefore, Doflamingo told Rosinante about the operation fruit, partly to tell him that Law's illness finally had hope of being cured, and partly because he wanted Rosinante to eat the valuable operation fruit.
But Rosinante had already eaten one Devil Fruit, so naturally he couldn't eat a second.
When Doflamingo found out that Rosinante was hiding something from him, the inherently suspicious Doflamingo would definitely follow the clues and find out Rosinante's undercover identity.
Combined with this, plus his experiences traveling with Law for the past six months, Rosinante had no intention of returning to the Donquixote family.
He had already made up his mind that if the doctors on Drum Island couldn't cure the Amber Lead Disease, he would risk stealing the operation fruit from the pirate, Marine, and Donquixote family forces!
This was undoubtedly an extremely risky plan, and he couldn't easily explain it to outsiders.
Even if those outsiders were among the few on the sea who had a correct understanding of Amber Lead Disease.
Rosinante tried his best to organize his words.
On one hand, he needed to hide from Law, who hated the World Government, that he was a Marine spy.
On the other hand, he also needed to explain clearly to the overly enthusiastic people in front of him just how dangerous it was to get involved with the operation fruit!
"There are many forces surrounding that Devil Fruit."
"Originally it was in the hands of pirates, the World Government sent Marines to trade with them, and at the same time the Donquixote family wanted to steal the fruit."
Rosinante gestured repeatedly, saying:
"I can understand a doctor's belief, but this matter has nothing to do with you."
"Putting aside the pirates and Donquixote family, this matter is very likely to offend the World Government, aren't you afraid?"
Upon hearing these words, Rowan simply waved his hand and then smiled, "We are very eager to help."
Rosinante paused, obviously not believing it, but couldn't find any words to refute.
After thinking it over, he suddenly thought of a middle ground.
"Anyway, if we head to the North Sea immediately, we can just make it in time for the trade. If we're any later, we'll have to openly steal from the World Government."
Hearing this, Rowan thought Rosinante's words made sense, and immediately ordered, "Little Crocodile, take a trip to Alubarna, get people to gather at Fish-Man Village, we'll set off tonight."
Crocodile: "..."
"What are you waiting for, go now!" Rowan urged.
Crocodile paused and said darkly, "Do you remember what you told me?"
Rowan was stunned. "What?"
"Technology is amazing."
As he said this, Crocodile took out a Den Den Mushi (snail phone) from his pocket.
He thought Rowan would show even the slightest bit of displeasure, which would make him feel great.
But Rowan didn't do that, and instead looked slightly surprised, saying, "You've been carrying that Den Den Mushi around for so long just for that one sentence?"
Crocodile: "..."
Deep breath.
Didn't hear it, I didn't hear it.
Rowan, afraid that Crocodile hadn't heard him, suddenly leaned closer to his ear and whispered a few words.
Crocodile first frowned, but was suddenly stunned by what Rowan said.
"Are you serious?"
Rowan nodded.
A dark and excited smile appeared on Crocodile's face.
"Hehehehe, as expected, following you is really interesting. Then I'll take a trip to the 'newspaper'."
As the words fell, Crocodile turned into a sandstorm and scattered into the desert.
...
On the other side, Kureha grabbed the back of Law's collar and dragged him towards the Fish-Man Village's medical room.
Rosinante wanted to follow, but Kureha swept his legs out from under him, causing him to fall to the ground.
"This stinky kid's body is in terrible condition, I have to deal with it first. Get lost, irrelevant people!"
Rosinante had no choice but to retreat to the side, looking a little worried.
Hocka stepped forward to comfort him, saying, "Don't worry, although Dr. Kureha's temper is weird, she's definitely a good doctor!"
Hearing this, Rosinante nodded and then began to think about something else.
Something's not right...
Something's definitely not right!
Rosinante was able to go undercover in the Donquixote family for many years. Although the Calm-Calm Fruit helped a lot, he himself was by no means an idiot.
Behind that clownish behavior, there was a quick mind.
After a little thought, Rosinante noticed the abnormality in this matter.
Are there selfless good people on this sea?
Yes, and probably quite a few.
But the Ryan Rowan in front of him couldn't possibly be one of them.
As the leader of the Four Seas Alliance, and also the emperor of Alabasta eight hundred years ago, Rowan's character may be good, but he couldn't possibly reach the point of being "selfless".
He must have his own purpose!
After thinking it over, Rosinante caught up with Rowan and followed him to the newly opened tavern in Fish-Man Village.
The two each ordered a drink and sat at the bar.
A soundproof barrier opened, an invisible film enveloped the two, preventing their conversation from reaching the outside world.
"Mr. Rowan...can I call you that? I'm very grateful that you're willing to help me and Law."
Rosinante thought for a moment, and decided to get straight to the point: "But...what's the price?"
"A reason." Rowan suddenly said.
Rosinante frowned slightly, "You want me to give you a reason to answer me? Isn't the fact that this matter concerns us enough?"
"No, I'm not asking you to answer."
Rowan turned his head to look at Rosinante, and smiled, "What I need is the 'reason' that you bring me."
"What?"
Rosinante was even more confused.
Rowan thought for a moment and said to Rosinante, "We leave tomorrow. Fish-Man Village should subscribe to newspapers, remember to read the news in the morning."
After saying that, he drank the strong wine in his glass in one gulp and left the tavern, leaving Rosinante alone in thought.
"We gave him a...reason?"
...
Early the next morning, Rosinante picked up a newly delivered newspaper.
The headline on the front page clearly stated:
A case of Amber Lead Disease from the North Sea has entered the Grand Line's Alabasta. After research, Alabasta has decided, on behalf of the Four Seas Alliance, to send a professional medical support team to the North Sea via the Red Line to provide medical aid!
Rosinante: "..."
"...Huh?"
"What the heck?"
The content was so shocking that Rosinante's cigarette butt routinely set his coat on fire!
At that moment, Rowan's words flashed through Rosinante's mind.
His and Law's appearance gave Rowan a "reason."
A reason for the Four Seas Alliance to go to the North Sea legitimately!
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