The giant dragon scratched its head. "Devil Fruit? What's that?"
"Devil Fruits are known as the treasures of the sea." With a casual gesture, Doflamingo conjured many strange and unusual images of Devil Fruits.
"Every Devil Fruit possesses a special ability. Storms and lightning, fire and ice, changing size at will, endless transformations, souls and space, time and life—Devil Fruits encompass nearly every ability imaginable in this world."
"As long as we find the corresponding fruit, giving you the ability to change colors would be child's play."
"Even if we can't find one, I can have a coat of paint custom-made for you that will never fade."
"If that still doesn't work, I'll just put you in a suit of armor. What do you think of the name Essence Armor?"
The giant dragon's eyes grew brighter and brighter as it listened. "Your ideas aren't bad. Fine! Let's set sail! From now on, you're my little brother! I'll have your back if anything happens."
"I'm your little brother?" Doflamingo was so angry he laughed. "So I wasted all that breath just to find myself a boss?"
"Hmph, isn't becoming my little brother satisfying enough? Do you know how many dinosaurs on this island wanted to be my little brothers but never got the chance?" The giant dragon held its head high and puffed out its chest, looking utterly proud.
"Quit talking nonsense! Let's fight right now. Whoever wins is the boss!"
"Hmph, the strong rule? Just what I wanted, human. Don't regret this!"
With a thunderous boom, the Marines who were gathering resources looked up toward the mountaintop. The giant dragon's roar rang out as fierce flame breath and Flying Slashes erupted there.
Soon, they saw the giant dragon take to the air. Its entire body had turned black once more