To welcome the Straw Hat Crew's arrival, and to see Robin off before her long journey, Doflamingo held a very pirate-like banquet.
After all, in this world, whether they were pirates who loved burning, killing, and plundering, or pirates who simply enjoyed adventure, a banquet seemed to be their only way of celebrating.
Even the Marines were not much different, really. They were merely a bit more formal than pirates.
"You want to challenge me?" Doflamingo sat quietly to one side, drinking. Most of his attention remained in the Illusion Space, and only when he heard Zoro's challenge did he snap back to the present.
"That's right! Everyone says you're a top swordsman who can stand alongside the World's Greatest Swordsman! Naturally, you're an opponent I can't afford to miss!"
Zoro's eyes brimmed with excitement as he spoke eagerly.
Doflamingo thought about it. True enough—without Hawkeye giving him a brutal beating, Zoro's growth had slowed quite a bit. That would not do.
Since he had not encountered Hawkeye, I'll make up for it.
"Fine! You and Kuina can come at me together. I doubt you're the only one with that idea, right? This will save time." Doflamingo waved a hand, signaling for the two of them to attack.
Defiant expressions immediately appeared on Zoro and Kuina's faces. Since setting sail from the East Blue, they had been virtually undefeated. Apart from their own crewmates, they had yet to meet any other opponents. Naturally, they were rather proud.
Doflamingo remained seated in his chair, merely extending one hand to beckon them over. He had not even drawn his sword, yet he wanted both of them to attack together. To them, that was undoubtedly contempt.
"Captain Doflamingo, although you are called the strongest man in the world, isn't it a little inappropriate