Taking the Initiative! Confronting the Divine Knight

North Blue, the ruins of Flevance.

After more than a year, this once beautiful, fairytale-like white town has been reduced to ruins.

A year ago, this country experienced two major disasters.

The first disaster was that the people, having discovered the truth, launched a riot. They massacred the royal family, vented their anger in the country, and then scattered.

The second disaster was the massacre of the allied forces from the Affiliated Nation of the country, who were ordered by the World Government. Although the Flevance escaped, those troops did not come for nothing.

They looted everything of value left in the country, and in return, the white town was never the beautiful place it once was.

Zephyr strolled through the ruined city.

Looking around at the dilapidated buildings, the former Admiral of the Marine Headquarters remained expressionless.

The country has simply returned to how it was meant to be.

Just standing here, one can roughly understand why the Flevance are so desperate for revenge.

The attack at the Reverie was casually covered up, and the world knew almost nothing about what had happened in the country.

The Flevance infectious disease narrative, propagated by the World Government, remains prevalent in the North Blue.

But as one of the highest-ranking officers in the navy, Zephyr knew, knew what had happened in this country.

However, the Navy's understanding of the matter is that certain officials of the World Government, for their own benefit, colluded with the royal family of Flevance to facilitate this tragedy.

The Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons were completely unaware of this.

Snort.

"Teacher Zephyr!"

Sakazuki hurried over, "Still can't get in touch with Dragon; that guy keeps not answering the phone."

"It seems he really doesn't want to be in the navy anymore."

"He's prepared to stand with the Flevance," Zephyr said calmly.

"How dare you betray the Navy and betray justice!"

Sakazuki's right fist instantly transformed into magma, causing the surrounding air temperature to rise rapidly. "He's asking for it!"

Zephyr turned and glanced at Sakazuki. "Sakazuki, do you think Dragon's actions betrayed justice?"

"Isn't that right?"

Sakazuki nodded without hesitation, "Isn't betraying the Navy the same as betraying justice?"

Zephyr paused for a moment, then flicked his Justice Coat on his back. "Let's go find Dragon!"

Sakazuki quickly gave chase. "Professor Zephyr, how do we find him? North Blue is so big; if that guy keeps trying to hide, we'll have a very hard time finding him!"

"Isn't he going to side with the Flevance? Let's start with them!"

Zephyr said coldly, "No matter what happened in this country in the past, no matter what suffering the people here have endured, none of that gives them a reason to attack the innocent!"

"Certainly!"

Sakazuki's eyes lit up instantly.

He felt that something was off with Professor Zephyr lately.

However, looking at it now, Zephyr is still the same Zephyr who hates evil as ever!

He will show no tolerance for evil!

Evil is evil, and it cannot be excused by any compelling reason!

Those who wreak havoc on the seas deserve to die!

Let's go!

Zephyr strode forward.

In any case, we must first meet with the survivors of Flevance.

Ultimately, neither the announcements from World Government nor the rumors circulating at sea are entirely reliable.

As for Dragon, Zephyr also wanted to hear what his old friend's foolish son had to say.

However, all of this depends on finding them first.

Fortunately, this wasn't too difficult; the extreme Flevance Avengers continued to attack various countries in the North Blue.

For Zephyr, once these guys are caught, following the trail won't be difficult.

The turmoil in the North Blue is escalating, and the successive deaths of Dragon and Zephyr will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the future of the entire world.

At this time, however, the world knew nothing about it.

In the New World, on the deck of a ship in a certain sea area.

"Saint Thomas!"

Stussy knelt respectfully on one knee before the man in the white suit.

"So you're that guy who used to be a member of the Rocks Pirates and later joined CP0?"

The Divine Knight named Thomas looked at Stussy with great interest.

"Yes, Saint Thomas!"

Stussy's tone lacked any of the coquettishness she displayed in front of Roa, "After the battle at God Valley, I truly realized who the ruler of this world really is."

"Haha, you're quite the smooth talker!"

Thomas nodded in satisfaction. "If everyone in the Rocks Pirates were as pragmatic as you, there wouldn't have been the God Valley incident."

The Rocks Pirates were once a force that even these Divine Knight feared.

Therefore, seeing the former officers of the Rocks Pirates kneeling before him made him feel even more pleased.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

After all, he was Divine Knight, an elite among the Celestial Dragons. Thomas asked seriously, "Have you found that kid's whereabouts?"

Stussy shook his head somewhat sheepishly, "Back in the Rocks Pirates days, my relationship with him wasn't good. So, during our reunion in Totto Land Island, I didn't manage to get his contact information."

"Um?"

Thomas frowned slightly. "So you're here to mess with me?"

"Please calm down, Saint Thomas!"

Stussy quickly replied, "Although I can't contact Roa directly, I can contact him through Charlotte Linlin."

"As you know, Roa and she are allies."

"Oh! That's acceptable,"

Thomas nodded in satisfaction. "Then hurry up and get to work, don't keep me waiting too long."

"Yes."

Stussy nodded solemnly.

One Divine Knight plus two high-ranking CP0 officers.

How to put it? This force is neither weak nor weak; even in the entire New World, there are few pirate groups that can rival it.

However, in terms of strength, putting aside this Divine Knight strength is unclear, the two CP0 executives are roughly equivalent to the high-ranking executives under those monsters.

Is it all thanks to this Divine Knight that they can hold things together?

In that case, Brother Roa can begin his actions.

The key, however, is how to extricate oneself from the situation.

Stussy thought for a moment, "Saint Thomas, to prevent my identity from being revealed, I need your cooperation in putting on a show."

"Oh?"

Thomas raised an eyebrow, but didn't refuse. "Tell me about it."

Unlike typical Celestial Dragons, although he can be a bit loud and boisterous, he's surprisingly not a difficult person to get along with.

Stussy thought, "So that's why I was sent here?"

"So, I was being targeted by CP0, so I asked Charlotte Linlin for help. But because it's too far from Totto Land, I was forced to ask Roa for assistance, since he mentioned back in Totto Land that his company also accepts hires!"

"But when Roa arrived, he discovered that CP0's goal was to capture me and interrogate me to find out his whereabouts, because I was the weakest of all the Rocks remnants," Stussy said.

"Good reason!"

Thomas snapped his fingers and nodded in satisfaction. "The only question is, will that guy really come to rescue you?"

"You told me, didn't you? You and he don't get along well."

"As long as the compensation is sufficient, I don't think he'll refuse."

Stussy replied respectfully, "Although I didn't have anything that could entice him, I figured I wouldn't need it anyway. The reason is that I was driven to desperation, like a cornered dog, so I lied to him."

"Excellent!"

Thomas looked at Stussy with obvious admiration. "I think it can work! What are we waiting for? Let's get started!"

"Yes!"

Stussy lowered his head respectfully.

So soon, a phone call reached Totto Land.

"Stussy? Why are you contacting me all of a sudden?"

"Help! Help, Linlin! I think I'm in big trouble!"

On Cake Island, Charlotte Linlin, who was enjoying afternoon tea, immediately sat up straight upon hearing her best friend's anxious tone.

"What happened? Did that brat Roa come looking for trouble?"

"I'd rather it were Roa; at least he wouldn't kill me!"

Stussy said anxiously, "CP0 seems to be looking for me! I don't understand why they've suddenly come knocking on my door again after all these years!"

"CP0?"

Charlotte Linlin frowned. "If it's those guys, then I can't just take action without careful consideration."

Stussy on the other end of the phone smirked. "Linlin, what a good sister."

"I can't let you make a move either; the distance is too far, there's simply no time!"

Stussy hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Linlin, could you give me Roa's contact information?"

"Roa? You want that brat to help you? Although he seems to be roaming your waters, your relationship isn't very close—oh right!"

Charlotte Linlin suddenly realized, "That kid said last time that he'd accept employment too!"

"But Stussy, if it were you, he'd probably ask for even more!"

Stussy's voice was bitter. "There's no other way now, and no one else will come to help."

Charlotte Linlin agrees with this statement.

The Rocks Pirates, well, their main goal is to break apart.

"Good!"

As a good friend, even though I can't go and help in person, I can still do this little thing.

So, on Stussy's side, she successfully "obtained" Roa's contact information.

"Very good!"

Thomas, the Divine Knight, applauded her, "Continue!"

The plan is going very smoothly.

So everyone around held their breath, trying their best not to make a sound.

Stussy made the call with great seriousness.

Blue.

Blue.

Blue.

The Den Den Mushi) was chirping softly.

Each call made the CPs on deck twitch. Even seasoned veterans couldn't help but feel a little nervous, after all, if this operation failed, they wouldn't have a good ending either.

Click.

The call was finally connected.

"Who?"

A somewhat lazy, youthful voice came from the other end of the phone.

Thomas looked at Stussy.

Stussy nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and, true to her acting skills, spoke with a hint of anxiety, "Roa! It's me!"

"Oh! That voice, could it be Aunt Stussy?"

Auntie?

This title sounds a bit better than "sister".

Stussy inwardly grumbled, but quickly said aloud, "It's me, Roa, I need your help!"

"That's really strange."

Roa's voice was mocking, "I never imagined I'd receive a plea for help from you! Why didn't you ask Whitebeard or Aunt Linlin for help?"

"Newgate won't help me, Linlin is too far away!"

Stussy's voice was mournful, "Please, Roa, only you can help me! At Linlin's tea party, didn't you say your company was accepting hires?"

"That's true, but Aunt Stussy, you've always disliked me, and I actually dislike you too, so--"

Thomas frowned. Had they failed at this step?

"So, we need to pay more!"

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Thomas nodded to Stussy, signaling her to speak quickly.

"A Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit!"

"Is that enough?" Stussy asked.

Even fabricated stories should have some basis in reality.

A Mythical Zoan would be more suitable, since the appearance of Devil Fruit is almost random; who knows if she has one?

"Oh! It seems you've really run into big trouble, Aunt Stussy! Well, alright, I agree to the Mythical Zoan."

"Great! Come over here quickly! I'm hiding on Bart Island, near Beehive Island!"

"So who is the enemy? Someone who makes you so easily frightened?"

"It's CP0! I don't know what they want with me, but hurry up and get here, they'll be here soon!"

"Um."

The call ended.

Stussy slowly placed the receiver back on the back of the Den Den Mushi, cautiously looking up at the Divine Knight.

"Well done!"

Thomas gave Stussy a thumbs up.

You flatter me.

Stussy is very humble.

"Then let's get going! Where is that Bart Island?"

"It's nearby."

"Well, what are we waiting for?"

On the Snail Fleet's side...

Roa hung up the phone.

Inside the spacious palace, the executives of the Calamity Company gathered.

"That's settled then. Now let's go and see for ourselves what kind of power these so-called Divine Knight really possess."

Roa spoke with a smile.

We'll have to face it sooner or later, so let's take this opportunity to experience firsthand what it's really like to be Divine Knight.

However, how exactly to proceed depends on Stussy's next communications.

If the forces from the Divine Knight and CP0 are too strong, we'll have to change our strategy.

But then again, what did those guys want from me?

Aren't you afraid of getting revenge?

Surely they can't be here to recruit me into the Knights of God, right?

"Divine Knight-- "

Doflamingo's forehead was beaded with sweat.

As a former Celestial Dragons, no one knew better than him what those people represented!

The Celestial Dragons, who are above the Celestial Dragons, have the power to judge and even execute other Celestial Dragons!

His childhood dream was to become a member of the Knights of God!

This time, the opponent is actually the Divine Knight?

But no matter what he thought, the Calamity Company was already preparing to deploy.

Go and confront the Divine Knight!