The Only Choice? / Copy-Copy Fruit (Third Chapter)

As a monopolistic newspaper in the entire sea area, the 'World Economy News Paper' was not only a disseminator of public opinion but also a highly authoritative entity.

Both the World Government and the Marine Headquarters have established deep cooperative relationships with 'Big News Morgans' Morgans.

Generally speaking, when the Navy issues a bounty on a sea lord or increases the bounty on a sea lord, they will ask Morgans to help by having News Coo publish the bounty notice while selling newspapers.

Whether visiting the domains of the Four Emperors, the Marine Headquarters, or the World Government, they are regarded as VIPs.

Even if he leaves the World Government or Marine Headquarters and arrives in the territory of Four Emperors the next, nothing will happen.

Therefore, Morgans, the "Big News Morgans," is not only one of the kings of the Underworld, but also someone who has influence in both the legitimate and criminal worlds.

Therefore, after the 'World Economy News Paper' reported that Kaido was dead and even published a picture of a burnt-out Vivre Card,

The vast majority of people believed it.

Those who were initially skeptical gradually came to believe the rumors that Beasts Pirates's subordinate Sea Banner Beasts Pirates had taken down its banner after they began to circulate throughout the sea.

In an instant, the entire ocean was in a state of extreme commotion.

The scale of this incident was no less than that of the Paramount War.

If the Paramount War was the greatest battle in history, then this battle was the strongest single-player battle.

This also marks the end of the first time Four Emperors (Four Emperors) has appeared since the title was first introduced.

Even now, many people are still in disbelief.

Kaido, the Four Emperors whose strength was so overwhelming that it was like throwing an egg against a rock, and who was also the Strongest Creature in the sea, land, and air, and was known as the "Strongest in Single Combat" and an immortal Monster, actually died.

After the initial shock, a boundless, ocean-like greed took over.

After the initial shock, a boundless, ocean-like greed took over.

Some of the Sea Kings who had originally wanted to unite and bring down one of the Four Emperors because of 'BIG-MOM' Charlotte Linlin's defeat changed their goals and began to set sail to compete for that huge piece of the pie.

Just as Doflamingo said, Gale of slaughter swept across the entire New World in an instant.

The New World, the seas ruled by Whitebeard Pirates.

The Moby Dick, anchored on the sea.

"Pops..."

On the deck, Marco looked gravely at the Whitebeard who was holding a newspaper in one hand and drinking heavily from a flask in the other.

"Gurara~ What's with that face of yours, Marco!" After glancing at the newspaper, Whitebeard looked at Marco standing in front of him and couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter.

"Don't worry..." After a loud laugh, Whitebeard's crescent-shaped mustache twitched upwards as Vivi shouted, "Don't think that killing Kaido will make you my match! I'm Whitebeard!"

"Wow... Pops's the best!!"

As Whitebeard's voice faded, the crew of the Moby Dick all responded with shouts.

Only Marco and Ace, the squad leaders, still wore somber expressions.

In the past, they would have had immense confidence in their Pops.

But witnessing firsthand that golden pillar of light that could instantly submerge even large islands was truly remarkable.

Even if he was confident that his Pops's Devil Fruit ability could do the same, the opponent clearly possessed power comparable to his Pops's.

In particular, the opponent is Logia Fruit user with the Rumble- Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability, and can also fly. This advantage is a huge counter to Pops.

More importantly, the 'King of Knights' didn't even use the golden light that symbolized his identity.

In other words, when fighting Kaido, the 'King of Knights' had not yet used his full strength.

This is truly chilling to think about!!

Even their Pops couldn't kill that immortal Monster, yet he died at the hands of the 'King of Knights'. How could they not be worried about him!

(Li Hao) "How is that 'Heavenly Yaksha' doing? We've already broken our promise to that kingdom's little princess for a long time." At this moment, Whitebeard suddenly spoke up.

"Still the same stalemate!" Marco shook his head and said in a deep voice, "That Doflamingo guy seems to know Viola's abilities very well. He didn't use Sugar's ability to erase her memories from our minds; he just kept her under house arrest and kept her under strict 24-hour surveillance."

"You should have forcibly brought her out in the first place. This stalemate isn't going to end well." Whitebeard frowned slightly, as if after some consideration, and slowly said, "Let's compromise. Send someone to inform that brat of the Shichibukai. If he hands over Viola, her father, and the Dressrosa Kingdom, then all grudges will be wiped clean."

"I understand, Pops!"

Chapter 249 The Only Choice?

The New World, the Dressrosa Kingdom.

"Fufu~ Congratulations, new [Strongest in Single Combat]! You've accomplished something even Whitebeard, Big Mom, Red-Hair, the World Government, and the Navy couldn't."

In the luxurious living room, Doflamingo, wearing pointed shoes and carrying a bottle of his prized red wine, swaggered over to Arthur, poured him a full glass, and said with a wicked smile, "I think... back then, Kaido didn't just suffer a great loss at your hands, but was utterly defeated, wasn't he?"

"Ah..." Arthur picked up his high-heeled glass, gazed at the blood-red liquid inside, took a small sip, and said without hiding anything, "Back then, there was a huge gap between us and that Monster, but by utilizing geography, his arrogant personality, and the advantage of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, we still managed to barely win."

"Hehe~ In just one year, you went from having a huge gap to killing him head-on. You're exaggerating!" Doflamingo poured himself a glass of red wine, sat opposite Arthur, and laughed exaggeratedly with his legs open in his capri pants.

Arthur merely smiled faintly, without saying a word.

"Brubru..."

At that moment, a Den Den Mushi) that Doflamingo had placed on the table, 017, suddenly raised its drowsy head and let out a shout.

"Looks like that old bird is here with more good news again." Doflamingo put down his high-heeled glass and chuckled softly, "This time, countless people are focused on Kaido's fate after the Marineford War. It's said that the sales of the 'World Economy News Paper' have far surpassed those after the Paramount War by several times. That old bird has really made a killing!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Arthur, who was drinking red wine, suddenly shifted slightly, a look of surprise flashing across his emerald green eyes. It seemed that his Future Sight Observation Haki (A++) precognition had activated on its own again, allowing him to see a very interesting scene.

Arthur casually crossed his legs elegantly, his gaze fixed on Doflamingo with great interest.

"Moshi moshi..."

Doflamingo picked up the receiver from the back of the Den Den Mushi, his gaze fixed on Den Den Mushi behind Sun sunglasses, and chuckled softly, "You..."

"'Heavenly Yaksha' Donquixote Doflamingo, this is Marco!" Doflamingo had barely opened his mouth when the person on the other end of the phone interrupted him in a deep voice.

"..."

The moment the words were spoken, the atmosphere in the luxurious living room suddenly became eerie.

The slightly mocking, wicked smile that had been on Doflamingo's face slowly faded, replaced by a sinister look.

The person on the other end of the phone didn't say anything.

"Hmph~ Marco, the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates Division, the true second-in-command 'Phoenix', actually has feelings for a nobody like me. I'm truly honored." After a long while, Doflamingo finally spoke up.

Arthur saw that he was gritting his teeth slightly and veins were bulging on his forehead, clearly suppressing his anger.

"'Heavenly Yaksha,' let's not beat around the bush..." Upon hearing this, Marco, on the other side, cut straight to the point. "I'm speaking to you on behalf of my Pops."

"Hmm... Does Whitebeard have any orders?" Doflamingo tightened his grip on the microphone slightly, then looked up at Arthur, who seemed to be deep in thought, before loosening his grip on the microphone a little and asking calmly.

This phone number is Doflamingo's private phone.

Or rather, this Den Den Mushi represents the 'Joker,' the middleman of the Underworld!

Only a handful of people know!

Since Marco knew this phone number, it's clear that Viola had also told him this, or given him some kind of token.

Doflamingo and Whitebeard Pirates have been locked in a stalemate for so long, yet he still hasn't received a phone call.

And now, this phone call has arrived.

This is the moment that will surely break this deadlock!

Damn it! They've exposed everything about me!

Thinking of this, Doflamingo gritted his teeth.

Besides its exaggerated farsightedness, the Glint-Glint Fruit's ability to see into minds is also utterly unparalleled.

I was defeated because I underestimated Viola!

"Doflamingo, I believe you understand everything now. If we continue this stalemate, it will only drag on indefinitely." Marco pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "My Pops is a man who values gratitude the most; he has chosen to back down."

"If you release Viola, her father Riku Dold III, and all other involved, and return the Dressrosa Kingdom to them, then the Whitebeard Pirates will settle all grudges with you, and you'll be given some time to remove everything that belongs to you on the island..." Marco paused slightly, then continued, "But you must clear your name of any connection between Riku Dold III and the Dressrosa Civil War."

"Fufu~ Did you guys make a mistake?"

Whitebeard Pirates did indeed back down and make significant concessions. If it weren't for the 'King of Knights' as a new backer, and if that backer weren't so powerful, Doflamingo might have breathed a sigh of relief and readily agreed.

But now, with veins bulging, he said in a low voice, "That woman Viola couldn't possibly tell you all this; she must have written everything down, right?"

"So, do you know that Dressrosa was originally named Donquixote?!"

"..." Marco paused for a moment, then said, "But your clan has long since declined, hasn't it?"

"Heh heh~ Just as I thought, that woman even said all this?" Doflamingo's tone couldn't help but reveal a murderous intent, his laughter twisted in a sinister voice. "So you all know too?"

"If you are Celestial Dragons, then we do know." Marco didn't hide anything and said decisively, "Although we know you are unwilling, this is your only choice... 'Heavenly Yaksha'!"

"...".

Chapter 250 The Copy-Copy Fruit (Chapter 3)

"The only choice..." Upon hearing this, Doflamingo looked up again at Arthur, who had a smile on his lips, his eyes behind his Sun revealing an inscrutable expression.

Then, Doflamingo revealed a wicked smile and said in a low voice, "Then I choose to refuse!"

"..." This decisive answer, given without a moment's hesitation, clearly surprised Marco on the other side.

After he came to his senses, he said calmly, "Is that so? Well, you'd better take care of it!"

'Snap--'

A crisp sound rang out, and the Den Den Mushi on the table suddenly drooped its head and returned to sleep.

"A bit reckless, but not unpleasant..." Arthur chuckled as he watched Doflamingo abandon his only escape route without a second thought.

Doflamingo's actions, like those of others, were driven by greed and a gambler's madness.

But Arthur doesn't dislike him!

They risked everything, abandoning their own escape route and betting everything on Arthur's ability to defeat Whitebeard.

This is how a true tyrant acts.

From their initial pseudo-cooperative relationship, Arthur now regards Doflamingo and Morgans as true partners.

They did everything they could to help him, and while he was achieving his own goals, he also brought them the benefits he wanted.

Arthur, who has no interest in money or power, only wants to sail the seas freely with Nami and the other two girls.

They simply separated all the cakes they obtained into portions for Doflamingo, Morgans, and the newly joined 'Gild Tesoro' Gild Tesoro.

"Hehe~" Doflamingo chuckled softly a few times, without saying a word.

"Pops, he refused."

On the Moby Dick, Marco came out of his cabin, walked up to Whitebeard, and said softly.

"Is that so..." the Whitebeard responded, closing his eyes slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

Seeing this, Marco knew his Pops was in a dilemma again.

Doflamingo disagreed, but in reality, there was nothing they could do about it.

If it were any of the other Four Emperors, they probably would have attacked already.

But their Pops would never allow his benefactor to suffer any harm, so he kept delaying, unable to do anything about it.

They could only lie in wait, hoping Doflamingo would slip up and give them a clue.

In response, Marco suggested, "Pops, how about I contact Gemini?"

"..." Upon hearing this, Whitebeard fell silent, but his brows twitched slightly.

After a moment's hesitation, he slowly said, "Let me think about it."