Schemes?

Simon Sandy's heart sank when he received the news.

Since the possibility wasn't zero, all sorts of thoughts surged through his mind.

'Could it be that Devil Fruit?'

Simon Sandy suddenly thought of a possibility.

The Devil Fruit in Barlofiya's possession was found on an island jointly managed by the two parties.

According to the treaty, it was jointly owned, but it was bought at a high price by someone from the Donquixote Family.

And they planned to transport it to Bavely River Island.

To this end, the Donquixote Family even dispatched Diamante, one of their top executives!

This indicated that the fruit must be very important to them!

'But that doesn't make sense either. Even if it's very important, the transaction is already on the negotiation table. What's the point of causing trouble now? Are they afraid we'll go back on our word?'

'If they really intend to swallow that Devil Fruit and our profits, then... Hmph! Even if it's the Donquixote Family, if they dare to scheme against us, we'll make them pay a price!'

He shook his head, no longer thinking about it. This was just speculation. Instead of guessing, it would be better to go and meet Diamante!

Simon Sandy waved his hand and said, "Let's go to the Donquixote Family's stronghold!"

Splash...

A group of people marched mightily in one direction.

However, waiting for them there were people from the Fortune Telling Club.

To put on a complete act, Yun Ye's instructions led the Fortune Telling Club members to the Donquixote Family's stronghold.

Disguised as members of the Donquixote Family.

They were currently standing ready, watching Simon Sandy and his group.

Simon Sandy waved his hand, and all his subordinates stopped behind him.

He looked ahead, not seeing Diamante, and shouted coldly, "Who are you people?"

Sharon, the old witch, draped in a black cloak, half her face hidden by the hood, looked ahead and said in a hoarse voice, "We are from the Donquixote Family. And who are you?"

Simon Sandy frowned. He vaguely felt something was wrong, but he couldn't pinpoint it.

The main reason was that he was not familiar with the people of the Donquixote Family, only recognizing a few of the top executives.

The people in front of him were clearly underlings. The Donquixote Family had numerous affiliated forces, and these people were indistinguishable.

Simon Sandy scanned everyone present and said coldly, "Where is Diamante? Call him out. I need him to explain the current situation to me properly, and what's going on with that bounty hunter?"

"What bounty hunter?"

Sharon's eyes flickered, but being an old hand and with half her face already concealed, she didn't reveal any clues.

Simon Sandy remained silent. The bearded man standing beside him stepped forward and snorted, "After the islanders saw that bounty hunter heading here, they haven't left. Have you people from the Donquixote Family hidden him? Are you trying to renege on the deal?"

"Nonsense!"

Sharon shouted coldly, her tone stern, "When has our Donquixote Family ever done such a thing?"

Simon Sandy waved his hand, stopping the bearded man from speaking further. Instead, he stared intently at Sharon, a killing intent enveloping her entire body, and said coldly, "Stop the nonsense. Have Diamante come out and explain the situation to me!"

Sharon trembled under the killing intent, but having been put forward by Hawkins, her composure was top-notch. She suppressed her fear and snorted, "Lord Diamante is not here right now. You should leave!"

Being responsible for all affairs in a sea region, Simon Sandy, despite his rough appearance, was actually very meticulous.

A sharp glint flashed in Simon Sandy's eyes. He had felt something was off earlier, and now, hearing the old woman Sharon's words, he was certain there was something fishy going on!

The first thing that came to his mind was the bearded man's previous guess. His fat face trembled, showing his inner turmoil!

However, before he could think further, several explosions interrupted his thoughts.

Then came the voices of his subordinates:

"Artillery fire, someone's firing!"

"Damn it, it's an ambush, we've fallen into a trap!"

"How dare they?"

"Damn Donquixote Family, are they really trying to make an enemy of us?"

The artillery fire was, naturally, carried out by the members of the Fortune Telling Club.

These few rounds of shelling had blown several of Simon Sandy's subordinates to pieces, their deaths gruesome!

Simon Sandy's heart sank, followed by a surge of rage.

How dare those Donquixote people?

Were they really trying to start a war between the two factions?

"What are you all standing around for? Attack!"

Simon Sandy couldn't care about anything else now. He had to deal with these people first!

He charged forward, his gaze fiercely fixed on Sharon, his killing intent surging wildly, "Donquixote Family, you're really something!"

Sharon had already retreated when Simon Sandy charged out.

Several burly lackeys were blocking the way in front.

Simon Sandy was obese, but his speed was astonishing. He instantly lunged forward, one punch after another, blowing up the heads of those blocking his path!

With a bounty of eighty million Belly, Simon Sandy's strength was naturally something these North Blue gangsters couldn't resist!

Seeing this, Simon Sandy's expression turned grim. "You can't possibly be from the Donquixote Family. Who are you?"

After all, the Donquixote Family was a Dark World power on par with them. Their subordinates couldn't possibly only have this level of strength!

As he spoke, he raised his hand to grab Sharon, intending to capture her.

Sharon turned her head, her eyes wide with terror as she watched the approaching obese hand. She had been put in this position by Hawkins. Although she possessed some strategic skills, her combat strength was that of an ordinary person, and she was completely unable to evade Simon Sandy's grasp.

However, at the critical moment, a long sword pierced down from high above.

If Simon Sandy continued to reach out and grab Sharon, he would definitely be impaled by this sword!

"Who's there?"

Simon Sandy retracted his hand, retreated several steps, and looked solemnly in the direction from which the flying sword had come.

From there, a young man with black stripes on his face and shoulder-length blonde hair leaped from a building.

From this situation, it was clear that the flying sword had been thrown by the youth.

Hawkins had been pondering Yun Ye's actions all along, and upon seeing Simon Sandy, he had an idea.

Could the Quincy want to provoke a war between the Donquixote Family and someone else? Are they calculating against Doflamingo, one of the Shichibukai?

Hailing from the North Blue, Hawkins was familiar with Doflamingo, one of the Shichibukai.

However, he wasn't very clear about the Shipping King.

Seeing this situation now, his first thought was to guess if the Quincy was trying to instigate a war between the two sides.

The thought made him feel even more awe towards Yun Ye.

What kind of identity and strength would it take to dare attack Doflamingo, one of the Shichibukai, and his forces?