Big Mom Pirates territory, Totto Land waters.
A small wooden boat slowly sailed toward Cake Island, Totto Land's headquarters.
It was so tiny that its cabin was packed full with just two passengers and several large chests of treasure.
This was the current ship of the former Shichibukai, Doflamingo.
The over-three-meter-tall Doflamingo was crammed into such a narrow space, so uncomfortable that he could not even stretch his legs, much like his current predicament.
"Young Master Doffy, we've finally arrived."
Watching Cake Island gradually come into view in the distance, Trebol finally let out a sigh of relief.
Because he knew Garen could fly, Trebol had spent the whole journey worried that guy would descend from the sky.
Only now that they had reached Big Mom's headquarters as one of the Four Emperors did he finally feel somewhat safe.
"Mm."
Doflamingo answered casually, though his tone was rather complicated.
Before coming here, he had spoken with Big Mom over the phone. Big Mom, who had always welcomed anyone and everyone, had readily promised to protect him.
From a safety standpoint, Doflamingo's life was now greatly protected.
However, Doflamingo knew very well:
Big Mom was a vicious wolf that devoured people whole. So far, no one who had joined the Big Mom Pirates had ever had the chance to regain their freedom.
Unless some great opportunity came his way, he might have to spend the rest of his life dependent on others like this.
For a man with ambitions, such an outcome was undoubtedly painful and stifling.
"Damn it!"
Thinking of this, Doflamingo could not help wanting to tear Garen, the one responsible for reducing him to this state, in half.
Of course, that was merely a thought.
The moment the boat docked, cold reality arrived:
"Doflamingo, you've finally arrived."
"Come