In the end, Neptune still refused Doflamingo's proposal.
On one hand, Neptune loved Shirahoshi dearly. He neither wanted her to endure the hardships of training nor wished for her to leave Fish-Man Island.
On the other hand, Neptune still did not fully trust Doflamingo. Staying on Fish-Man Island was one thing, but if she went to Alabasta, who knew whether Doflamingo might do something to Shirahoshi?
Doflamingo found that idea rather laughable—if he truly wanted to do something, what difference did it make whether they were on Fish-Man Island or in Alabasta? Did Neptune think these worthless fish could stop him?
Still, Doflamingo did not actually do anything. In his view, Fish-Man Island would end up on his side eventually—so long as you opposed the World Government, you were now on Doflamingo's side.
Fish-Man Island might not currently have any intention of opposing the World Government, but Lord Imu had always been eyeing Shirahoshi greedily! When that time came, even if Fish-Man Island did not want to confront the World Government, it would have no choice.
Besides, Neptune's refusal was really just an ostrich mentality. He believed that as long as Shirahoshi's identity as Poseidon remained hidden, everything would be fine.
Once Vander Decken IX started throwing weapons in a while, Neptune would understand that as Poseidon, Shirahoshi was destined to stand at the very center of the storm. Wanting to live peacefully and happily was nothing more than burying one's head in the sand.
Only by becoming truly strong could she ensure her own safety in the storms to come!
Thus, Doflamingo did nothing. After accepting Neptune's hospitality, he went straight to rest.
He planned to wait at Ryugu Palace for two or three days. Vander Decken IX was neither broad-minded nor patient. Weapons would probably come flying over