New World.
Dressrosa.
King's Plateau.
Doflamingo, wearing sunglasses and a pink feathered coat, stared silently at the newspaper in his hand.
Beside the long table below:
Trebol, the Paramecia-type Sticky-Sticky Fruit user.
Pica, the Stone-Stone Fruit user.
Diamante, the Flutter-Flutter Fruit user.
Senor Pink, the Swim-Swim Fruit user.
Gladius, the Pop-Pop Fruit user.
Buffalo, the Guru-Guru no Mi user.
Viola, the Glare-Glare Fruit user.
Sugar, the Hobi Hobi no Mi user.
Jora, the Art-Art Fruit user.
Baby-5, the Arms-Arms Fruit user.
Monet, the Logia-type Snow-Snow Fruit user.
Lao G, Dellinger.
A gathering of Donquixote Family Executives.
Doflamingo had summoned them, naturally, because of Reyno.
After seeing the news, he immediately sent people to the Totto Land Kingdom to investigate.
The results were identical to what other forces had discovered.
Of course, Doflamingo didn't care about Big Mom's life or death.
He cared about Reyno's purpose in going to Totto Land.
"Doffy, Reyno wouldn't come to Dressrosa, would he?!"
Trebol said with a solemn expression, pulling at two disgusting large snot strings.
Although the Donquixote Family was not as strong as Big Mom's Charlotte Family, it was equally renowned.
The family also had four beautiful women: Sugar, Viola, Monet, and Baby-5.
Given Reyno's modus operandi, once he learned of the existence of Viola and the others, it was inevitable that he would be tempted.
If Reyno really came knocking, with Doflamingo's strength, let alone him, even Hancock might not be able to defeat him.
Unless they handed over the four women, the Donquixote Family would face Reyno's boundless wrath.
The executives, realizing the seriousness of the situation, all wore bitter expressions.
No matter how arrogant or conceited they were, they wouldn't treat Reyno as nothing.
Sugar, Monet, and Baby-5 were even more anxious, looking worried.
As Donquixote Family Executives, they were loyal to Doflamingo, recognizing him as their master and king.
Even with Reyno's immense strength, their hearts wouldn't be swayed.
However, the chasm-like power gap with Reyno still made them feel deeply uneasy.
In the main hall, only the executive Viola maintained a calm and composed demeanor.
Not only did she show no worry, but she even seemed to anticipate Reyno's arrival.
In reality, her true identity was the former princess of Dressrosa.
Ten years ago, Doflamingo used schemes and tricks to overthrow King Riku's rule, usurping his position.
To protect her father, King Riku, Viola reluctantly agreed to Doflamingo's demands and joined the Donquixote Family.
But from beginning to end, she never forgot the deep-seated hatred for her ruined country and family.
Viola played along with Doflamingo every day, hoping that one day she could kill him and avenge herself.
However, due to his immense strength, she had no opportunity.
But now, the opportunity had arrived.
Since Reyno liked women, she would cater to his preferences.
Compared to national and family hatred, what was a mere body?!
As long as Reyno could help her kill Doflamingo and liberate the countless people of Dressrosa, she would pay any price.
Thinking of this, a sharp glint suddenly flashed in Viola's brown eyes.
On the main seat.
Doflamingo slightly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the four women in turn.
Apart from Viola, who joined later,
Monet, Baby-5, and Sugar were his confidantes, existing in his heart like family.
No matter what, he would not abandon the three of them.
Moreover, to control Dressrosa and consolidate his dark rule, he still needed to rely on Sugar's special ability.
"Fufufufu... Everyone quiet down."
Doflamingo made a strange laugh with a twisted grin while raising a hand to signal.
The chattering executives immediately fell silent, all turning their gaze towards him.
"Fufufufu... You don't have to worry. I've already received news that Kaido has issued a kill order for Reyno, and the Beasts Pirates are searching the entire world for his whereabouts."
"Diamante, from now on, use all the family's power to find Reyno before he comes to Dressrosa."
At this point, Doflamingo's narrow eyes flashed with a ruthless glint.
As one of the Underworld Kings, his businesses spanned across the New World.
With the Donquixote Family and the Beasts Pirates going all out, the entire New World would tremble, and there was no fear of not finding Reynold.
Moreover, some of his subordinates were also Devil Fruit Users with flight abilities.
Unless Reynold kept hiding.
Otherwise, if there was any disturbance from him on the sea, they would surely receive news.
Most importantly, even if Big Mom was not dead, Kaido would not let Doflamingo get into trouble.
It was well known that Doflamingo and Kaido had been secretly engaged in artificial devil fruits transactions.
As long as Caesar Clown was in his hands, Kaido would not let Reynold harm him in the slightest.
One must know that the reason Kaido could firmly sit on the Yonko' throne was because of his army of artificial Devil Fruit Users, which played a very important role.
Thinking of this, Doflamingo's face curved into a playful smile.
He would call Kaido later and ask him to come to Dressrosa to be the island's guardian beast.
And he believed that even if Kaido was displeased, he would not refuse this request.
After all, they were now in a situation where they prospered or suffered together.
If he really died at Reynold's hands, Kaido would not be able to get artificial devil fruits anymore.
Instead of waiting aimlessly, it was better to take the initiative and wait for the rabbit by the stump.
"Viola!"
Doflamingo looked at the Violet flower behind him, exuding a fatal attraction.
"Young Master, do you have any orders?"
Viola replied expressionlessly.
Doflamingo raised an eyebrow and commanded, "From now on, use your ability to observe the sky. Once you find Reynold's whereabouts, notify me immediately."
As a Paramecia-type Glare-Glare Fruit User, once Viola activated her Devil Fruit Ability, her eyes could detect everything within a 4000-kilometer radius.
Commonly known as clairvoyance.
This was also the reason Doflamingo spared Viola and absorbed her into the Donquixote Family.
Although Viola's Devil Fruit had no offensive power, its functionality was very strong.
"I understand." Viola nodded slightly, her answer still neither warm nor cold.
The meeting ended, and the executives left one after another.
Doflamingo picked up the den den mushi and dialed Kaido's phone number.
New World, a certain uninhabited island.
"Reynold, that madman, actually killed even Big Mom!!"
Blackbeard's eyes were bloodshot, his hands gripping the newspaper tightly, fuming at the news within.
Ever since he had scurried away from Naval Headquarters, he had entered the New World.
Although Reynold had intercepted Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, he was not one to sit idly by.
After so many years of biding his time and planning within the Whitebeard Pirates.
Blackbeard would never allow his plan to fall through.
Losing the Tremor-Tremor Fruit was regrettable, but the great sea wasn't just about the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
With this thought, Blackbeard and his crew arrived in the New World in high spirits.
However, he had wandered for nearly a month and still found nothing.
He had seen the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia and knew many powerful Devil Fruits.
But apart from those already known to have owners, Blackbeard had not encountered a single one.
Already frustrated by his lack of success, now seeing Reynold arrive in the New World, how could he not be angry?
If Reynold truly had the ability to strip Devil Fruits, once he was targeted by him, wouldn't the Dark-Dark Fruit he had so painstakingly acquired be handed over?
"Damn it!!!"
Blackbeard gritted his teeth, his eyes venomously fixed on Reynold's photo.
If he wasn't weaker, he would go kill Reynold right now.
"Hiccup"
"Captain, Reynold destroyed a Four Emperors' Crews as soon as he arrived in the New World. He might do something earth-shattering in the future. We should leave here first and go to other sea areas to avoid the limelight, lest we get caught up in it."
The Big Barrel, Vasco Shot, burped and reminded him.
Having just escaped from the dark Impel Down, he didn't want to suffer this unwarranted disaster.
No matter who Reynold wanted to target, or who wanted to target Reynold, it wouldn't be too late to return after they finished fighting.
Seeing Blackbeard fall silent and waver, Vasco Shot gave everyone a timely look.
Demon Sheriff Laffitte chimed in, "Captain, he's right. As long as the green mountains are there, there will be no shortage of firewood."
"With our current strength, if Reynold targets us, we will surely lose."
"Yes, Captain, since we haven't found anything in the New World anyway, why don't we try our luck in the Grand Line and the other four seas?!"
Sniper Van Auger also assisted, "Captain, if there are really Devil Fruits you desire in those places, with our strength, who can stop us?!"
"It won't be too late to come back and strike after the Pirate Crew is strong and well-equipped."
"At that time, even Reynold will have to bow at your feet."
"Zehahahahaha... Good!!!"
Blackbeard's eyes lit up, deeply impressed by Van Auger's persuasive words.
He was right, he would make a comeback after he found those powerful Devil Fruits!
During this time, let Reynold fight with those top powers.
It would be best if they both suffered heavy losses, and he would return to reap the benefits.
After fantasizing about stepping on Reynold in his mind, Blackbeard immediately got up, waved his hand, and said, "Zehahahahahaha... Lads, set sail for the Grand Line immediately!"
"If I remember correctly, there's a Munch Munch Fruit on Drum Island. Let's go get it first!"
"Captain is brilliant!!"
"Hahahahaha gougougou, let's go!"
"Reynold, we'll deal with you when we get back!!"
"..."
Burgess and the others cheered loudly, secretly feeling fortunate.
For them, finding Devil Fruits was secondary; the most important thing was to avoid encountering Reynold at all costs.
They all knew the rarity of the Dark-Dark Fruit, and if Reynold targeted Blackbeard, how could Blackbeard survive?
At that time, as his crew members, how should they choose?
Right now, leaving the New World and temporarily avoiding Reynold's sharp edge was the best choice!
"Zehahahahaha... Lads, set sail!!"
"Oh oh oh—!! Set sail for the Grand Line!"
Somewhere in the Grand Line.
Revolutionary Army Headquarters.
Baldat Island, Baltigo.
On this sandy island, various buildings were scattered everywhere.
Inside, numerous Revolutionary Army soldiers were busy, each performing their duties.
In the conference room.
Numerous Revolutionary Army executives were holding a meeting.
At the front stood a fierce-looking man wearing a dark green coat and a red square tattoo on his left cheek.
This person was the Revolutionary Army Leader, Monkey D. Dragon.
As Dragon's philosophy of freedom gradually grew and he successively liberated dozens of countries, he had already become the World Government's number one criminal, also known as "the world's most dangerous criminal."
"Is there any news about Reynold??"
Dragon's voice was unusually calm.
As a leader, he had to remain rational and calm at all times.
Even if he was deeply grieved, he could not openly show it in front of everyone.
However, this time, he was truly angry.
Even though Garp and Luffy walked different paths from him, and their positions were different.
But the same blood flowed in their three bodies, an unbreakable bloodline connection.
"Mr. Dragon, we just received news that Reynold went to Totto Land Kingdom, and Yonko Big Mom was killed."
"But later, he disappeared without a trace."
A low voice immediately sounded beside Dragon.
The speaker had golden curly hair and a large, obvious scar on his left eye.
Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff Sabo!
He was also Ace's younger brother and Luffy's older brother.
As the first of the three brothers to set sail, Sabo was attacked by a Celestial Dragon on his first voyage, severely injured, and lost his memory.
He was later rescued by Dragon and, under his guidance, gradually became the Revolutionary Army's second-in-command.
After the Summit War, Sabo accidentally learned of Luffy and Ace's deaths, and after seeing their 963 photos in the newspaper, his memory was miraculously awakened under the double stimulation.
For a time, Sabo was overwhelmed with grief.
He hadn't had time to reunite with Ace and Luffy before they were separated forever.
"Big Mom is dead?!"
Hearing this, Dragon let out a surprised exclamation.
There were only so many top powerhouses on the sea, and now one after another was dying at Reynold's hands. Was he planning to kill his way through the great sea?
"Mr. Dragon, what should we do next?!"
Lindbergh, the commander of the Revolutionary Army's Southern Army, asked indignantly.
Although the Revolutionary Army's mission was to promote freedom and overthrow the World Government's rule.
But the leader's son and father had both died at Reynold's hands; this grudge could not go unavenged!
The other executives clenched their fists, eager to act.
As long as Dragon gave the order, all Revolutionary Army soldiers would spare no effort to eliminate Reynold.
On the great sea, the most famous were naturally the Yonko.
But who knew that the Revolutionary Army's strength was in no way inferior to any of the Yonko, and perhaps even surpassed them!
Dragon frowned slightly and, after a moment of thought, said:
"Crow, send your people to the New World to keep a close eye on the Red Hair Pirates, the Beasts Pirates, and some other powerful underground forces."
"Once Reynold's whereabouts are discovered, notify me immediately."
"Understood, Mr. Dragon." Crow nodded deeply.
"Alright, that's enough about Reynold."
"Sabo, how are things going with Doflamingo?"
Mr. Dragon reined in his anger and changed the subject.
"Mr. Dragon, a few days ago, Koala, Hack, and Moda set off for Dressrosa. According to their travel schedule, they should be arriving soon."
"We have already gathered some clues, and their trip this time will surely uncover evidence of Doflamingo's smuggling activities," Sabo reported truthfully.
Hearing this, Mr. Dragon nodded in relief.
After so many days, there was finally some good news.
"Mr. Dragon, I also have something to report," suddenly said Belo Betty, the Commander of the Eastern Army.
"Go on," Mr. Dragon gestured with his eyes.
"I just received news that several Division Commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates, Marco the Phoenix, Flower Sword Vista, and Diamond Jozu, are actively searching for the Revolutionary Army and have put out word that they wish to cooperate with us."
"Hmm??"
Mr. Dragon frowned, quickly understanding the implication.
Before this, the Revolutionary Army and the Whitebeard Pirates had no dealings with each other, keeping to themselves.
Their seeking him out at this time could only be because of Reno.
After all, their old man, Whitebeard, also died by Reno's hand.
Both sides shared a common enemy.
"Find Marco, and bring them to me."
Mr. Dragon didn't hesitate, making a decisive statement.
Now, the Whitebeard Pirates, following Whitebeard's death, had fragmented and quietly relinquished their position among the Four Emperors' Crews.
However, the strength of Marco and the other Division Commanders was still not to be underestimated.
If he could use this opportunity to absorb them into the Revolutionary Army, it would be of immense help to him.
"Mr. Dragon, I'll go at once," Betty nodded slightly and immediately left to carry out the order.
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