Doflamingo's Fear!

The entire city had descended into complete chaos.

Terrified people were fleeing towards the city's edge like a tide.

Roa stood atop a building, taking a deep breath. "Wonderful."

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Roa spotted a small figure amidst the fleeing crowds.

The wind had blown open the cloak he wore, but he didn't seem to care this time. The small boy was weeping uncontrollably, tears and snot smearing his dirty little face even further.

He just cried and ran forward unsteadily.

Roa narrowed his eyes as a dense wave of black energy washed over him, causing him to wear a look of intoxication.

Although the quantity wasn't much, it had indeed been a long time since he had tasted such high-quality black energy.

"Lord Roa, that's his brother."

Bullet keenly noticed where Roa's gaze had landed.

"Leave him be. He's already pitiful enough,"

Roa said with pity. "Don't be too harsh on a child, Bullet."

Live on, foolish little brother. One day, when you possess power comparable to Doflamingo's, come and seek revenge on Doflamingo.

Yes, it'd be best if you brought a group of companions with deep bonds.

"Is it about time?"

Roa looked towards the direction of the commotion. The roaring sounds had gradually subsided. "Let's go back, Bullet."

"Yes."

The center of the town.

"Haa-- haa--"

Doflamingo panted heavily.

His stamina had been greatly depleted.

But he was smiling, almost laughing maniacally.

The surroundings had become a ruin; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say bodies littered the ground.

This ability was perfect for him. He didn't need to possess immense personal power; just combining a large number of weapons could unleash destructive effects!

Finally, he felt exhilarated!

If he had this kind of power—

Would Mary Geoise accept him again?

Doflamingo wondered.

But before that.

He slightly turned his head.

On the rooftop of a ruined building nearby, a shadow crouched like a cat, motionless, expressionless, staring at him with eyes as dark as an abyss.

Who does this inexplicable guy think he is?

He actually wants this young master to be subservient to him?

Hmph!

Celestial Dragons will never be slaves!

As long as I kill this watcher, I will—

Hm?

Doflamingo's vision blurred. The man with black eyes, who had been crouching on the rooftop like a big cat, now leaped forward like a big cat, so fast that Doflamingo couldn't even see clearly.

Swoosh!

His waist blade was drawn, directly cleaving through the steel shell that Doflamingo prided himself on.

"Waaahhh!"

The side effects of the Combination Fruit instantly activated. When the combined materials were damaged, some of the damage was reflected back onto Doflamingo.

While it didn't result in a wound on his stomach, the pain was no less.

Doflamingo even spat out blood.

He wants to kill me?

Fear, like a maggot clinging to bone, assailed him.

Lieutenant General Jensen, having lost his mind, didn't care about anything else. He was merely carrying out his master's orders.

His left hand, covered in dark Haki, plunged into the crack of the steel shell and grabbed Doflamingo by the neck, yanking the man out.

Carrying Doflamingo, Ghoul Jensen sprang up, stepping on rooftops as he headed towards his master.

What kind of monster is this guy?

Doflamingo felt like he couldn't breathe, struggling desperately, but the hand gripping his neck was as unyielding as steel.

He wanted to speak, to threaten, to bribe, to tell this man that he was a Celestial Dragon and that if he let him go, he would be handsomely rewarded once they returned to Mary Geoise, otherwise, he would surely die later.

However, with his neck choked, all he could emit were pained whimpers.

Because he couldn't breathe, his lungs gradually began to ache, and his mind grew hazy.

Am I going to die?

In such a ridiculous way?

Fortunately, I didn't actually die.

Just as his consciousness was about to completely slip away, the hand choking his neck suddenly loosened, and he was thrown to the ground.

Doflamingo collapsed on the ground, gasping for air.

For the first time, he felt breathing was such a moving experience.

His brain gradually broke free from the state of oxygen deprivation, and the scene before his eyes became clear again.

Doflamingo saw the mast and sails; he was lying on the deck of a ship.

"Sorry about that, Doffy,"

The voice of the mysterious man in frog-shaped glasses came from the side, "This guy is just my puppet and has no reason, so he might seem a bit rough."

Doflamingo slowly sat up and turned to look at Roa, who had taken off his frog-shaped glasses.

Puppet?

He glanced again at the Ghoul Jensen standing beside Roa.

A monster like this is a puppet?

"Who exactly are you?"

Doflamingo finally asked the question.

"Doffy, your news is really out of date."

Roa seemed a little surprised, "My face should be quite well-known, especially since you used to be a Celestial Dragon."

Doflamingo bit his lip.

Indeed, he had realized it the moment the man called out his real name; he knew his background!

"Are you a Celestial Dragon?"

He asked what he thought was the most likely possibility.

"Celestial Dragon?"

Roa almost burst out laughing, "You really don't know anything. Didn't your father ever tell you about how I took down hundreds of Celestial Dragons six years ago?"

"..."

Doflamingo instantly fell silent.

He remembered!

Although he was only three years old six years ago and had no memory of the event, his biological father had mentioned it many times later.

During a hunting trip, the Celestial Dragons suffered unprecedented losses.

Not only was the hunting ground attacked by pirates, but a madman also took down most of the participating Celestial Dragons in one go!

Could it be this guy?

"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Roa,"

Roa said with a chuckle, "Just an ordinary aspiring entrepreneur who really hates the World Government, and especially hates the Celestial Dragons. So Doffy, don't even think about saying you want to become a Celestial Dragon again,"

His smile widened, "I will kill you."

"..."

Doflamingo's pupils suddenly trembled violently.

Fear!

An indescribable fear instantly engulfed him like a tsunami.

His thoughts froze, and his body became completely rigid.

"Remember this fear, Doffy,"

Roa retracted his ability, "In the future, I hope you will work hard for me."

"..."

Doflamingo remained silent, his body still trembling.

Even though Roa had stopped using his ability, the bone-chilling fear he had just experienced wasn't something that could dissipate so easily.

Looking at the trembling Doflamingo, Roa sighed softly.

This is where you completely fall short, Doflamingo. Which monster on the sea had such weak willpower in their youth?

But it's fine this way. This guy is the type who shines with a little encouragement; only fear can restrain him.

"Lord Roa, the navigator has been found!"

Just then, Dylan returned with a strange man. "There seems to have been a commotion on the island."

He looked at Doflamingo, who was slumped on the ground, with some surprise. "This is?"

"A newcomer."

Roa said, "Dylan, please take care of him."

"Yes."

Dylan didn't ask anything and just nodded.

"Then, let's continue our voyage!"

The next day.

A news bird delivered the newspaper.

"As expected, Aunt Linlin was beaten and fled in disarray."

Roa flipped through the newspaper. It reported that the BIG·MOM Pirates and the fleet led by Marine Hero Iron Fist Garp had a fierce battle in the Land of Endless War.

"I hope she's alright."

Almost simultaneously, in a certain sea area of the New World.

A somewhat tattered ship sped across the sea.

"Damn you, Garp! You'll remember this, old hag!"

Charlotte Linlin, already a bit plump, sat on the deck, feasting while cursing loudly. "One day, I'll make you bastard pay!"

She had bandages wrapped around her head, and bandages extended from her shoulders towards her chest.

Beside her, her most valued second son, the sixteen-year-old Katakuri, ate a donut with his mouth wide open and asked indistinctly, "Mother, did Roa really join the Beast Pirates?"

"How should I know! The witnesses on the island only saw him and Kaido fight fiercely, and then leave together!"

Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth. Not only did she fail to achieve her goal, but she was also beaten by the Iron Fist Garp who arrived later!

Young Katakuri smiled brightly.

No matter what, Roa is not only safe but has also become strong enough to rival Kaido?

Truly, Roa is still that endlessly monstrous Roa as always!

It seems I need to work even harder. If twice isn't enough, then four times. If that's not enough, then ten times, a hundred times, two hundred times! Until we meet again, I'll make you look at me with new eyes!

The coast of the Land of Endless War.

A huge warship was anchored there.

"Keep searching! Garp! Since he left with Kaido, then go find Kaido! You must find that brat!"

The black-haired Marine Hero disgustedly moved the Den Den Mushi away from his hand.

He still wanted to chase after Roger.

Kaido?