Violet's Resolve! Fisher Tiger's Determination!

Life in the Beasts Pirates wasn't as terrible as I'd imagined.

That's what Violet thought.

Although Onigashima is full of shady pirates, to be honest, the pirates here are actually quite innocent.

If you are strong enough, they will respect you from the bottom of their hearts; but if you are weak, they will not hesitate to trample you into the mud.

Fortunately, as a Devil Fruit user, Violet is much stronger than ordinary low-level pirates, and her abilities are far beyond the capabilities of most low-level pirates.

So she was actually doing quite well on Onigashima.

Not to mention that she was hanging out with Ian and the others, and everyone on Onigashima knew that Ian and Yamato were the future successors of the Beasts Pirates, and he and the young people around him were the pillars that would lead the Beasts Pirates forward in the future.

Violet is also considered one of these pillars.

Daily life on Onigashima basically involves exercising with everyone. At first, I couldn't keep up with everyone's pace at all, but I gradually got used to it.

Besides exercising, it's all about playing.

Violet now very close to Black Maria, as well as Hancock's two sisters. They are all girls of similar age and often spend time together, so it's really hard to imagine them not becoming friends.

The girls get together to play almost every day. Sometimes they find Onigashima boring, so they go to the inland areas of Wano Country to play.

This kind of life is completely different from the pirate life that Violet had originally imagined.

In her original imagination, after becoming a pirate, she would definitely drift on the sea, and then occasionally land on an island to kill and plunder to her heart's content, thus venting her malice.

She was terrified of that kind of life, but even more afraid that Ian would harm her family, which is why Violet accepted Ian's coercion and joined the Beasts Pirates.

However, having been a member of the Beasts Pirates for so long, I've never even heard of them personally going out to raid, let alone actually doing so.

Once again, she asked curiously, and Black Maria smiled and told her, "Because you don't need to at all."

Black Maria then realized what kind of pirate crew she had joined.

The protection fees paid annually by the various islands under their control are already astronomical, not to mention that the Beasts Pirates ' weapons have been sold all over the world, and a large amount of wealth is constantly flowing into Wano Country.

Even though Violet was still young, she knew that a pirate crew of this size seemed a bit too exaggerated.

It's not a pirate crew at all; it's more like a warlord's army, or even a vast country ruled by pirates.

However, this also relieved Violet.

At least she no longer has to go against her conscience to commit arson, murder, and looting.

It wouldn't be bad to just drift through life like this.

That's what Violet thought.

That day, she saw in the newspaper that a new Shichibukai had been born, a guy named Donquixote Doflamingo.

"Donquixote?"

Violet suddenly remembered something and asked in surprise, "Isn't that the surname of the family that ruled Dressrosa eight hundred years ago?"

As a member of the royal family of Dressrosa at this time, Violet had some knowledge of this period of history.

"Oh, is that Doflamingo? He's Ian's friend. I went to North Blue to discuss a collaboration with him."

Black Maria, who was leisurely applying nail polish at the time, exclaimed in surprise, "His goal has been achieved! It was Ian gave him the idea to become Shichibukai, I think it was something like robbing the Celestial Gold?"

"Celestial Gold?"

As a princess of World Government Member States, Violet naturally knew what Celestial Gold was, so she was almost speechless. "No way? Has he gone mad? That's undoubtedly going against the Celestial Dragons!"

Has Doflamingo gone mad, or has the world gone mad?

He not only survived robbing the Celestial Gold, but also became Shichibukai?

Upon hearing the word "Celestial Dragons," Hancock's two sisters immediately turned their heads. "Celestial Dragons?"

"Celestial Dragons?"

Black Maria blinked her literally large, exaggerated eyes. "Doflamingo himself is Celestial Dragons."

"Eh!!"

Not to mention Violet, even Hancock's two sisters were dumbfounded.

"Oh, he's a former Celestial Dragons. It's said he used to be, but he isn't anymore."

Black Maria added, then, as if remembering something, she suddenly looked at Violet with concern, "Violet, I just remembered something. It seems that Doflamingo is planning to make Dressrosa his new base."

"Huh?"

Violet was completely stunned.

Dressrosa?

She was so startled that she jumped up.

"No! I have to go find Ian!"

In her opinion, only Ian could solve this problem.

But of course, her first reaction was not wrong.

Violet found Ian fishing on the shore of Onigashima.

At that moment, Ian was yelling, "Hey! You guys! Didn't I tell you not to put fish on my hook while I'm fishing?"

Below, in the sea, several beautiful mermaid ladies simply chuckled and said, "Because Lord Ian never catches anything!"

They were Fish-Man who had migrated to Wano Country and were now settled on the seabed near Onigashima.

Here, nothing binds them anymore; both mermaids and Fish-Man can freely move between the surface and the seabed.

Ian's face turned red with anger, followed by a series of incomprehensible remarks such as, "A pirate's air force can't be considered air force," and "It's just that the time isn't right yet."

The mermaid ladies burst into laughter, wishing they could hang themselves on a fishing hook and be caught by Ian.

Normally, Violet might have found it amusing.

Ian is usually very kind and can chat with anyone. He doesn't have any of the airs of being the second-in-command of the Beasts Pirates or the King of Wano Country.

Violet only recently learned that he was actually a King.

However, now is clearly not the time to think about these things.

"Ian!"

Violet almost screamed, "Maria said Doflamingo is going to attack Dressrosa?"

Ian paused, then waved impatiently at the mermaids below instead of replying immediately. "Go play by yourselves. Yamato's coming Yamato."

"Oh dear! Lord Ian always says such frightening things!"

Laughing and joking, the beautiful mermaids dove into the sea to play by themselves.

Among the immigrants on Fish-Man Island, there is a common saying that beautiful mermaid ladies must never get too close to Lord Ian, or they will attract divine punishment from the White-Haired Demon King.

Seeing the mermaids leave, Ian breathed a sigh of relief and slowly lifted the large fish off the hook. "Don't misunderstand, this fish was about to bite. It was purely their fault for doing it unnecessarily."

"Anything about that is fine!"

Violet screamed in panic, "Ian, Doflamingo going to attack Dressrosa?"

Ian simply nodded. "That's right. Doflamingo moved his headquarters from the North Blue to the New World, and when choosing a new location, he thought of the country once ruled by the Donquixote Family."

"But I told him that it would be stupid to directly attack a Affiliated Nation of the government, so we should wait until we become a legal pirate recognized by the government before taking any action."

"Now that he's become the new Shichibukai, he should be making his move soon."

"..."

Violet's face turned pale instantly.

This guy knew all along!

"Ian! Stop him!"

Violet pinched her left hand's fingers with her right hand until they turned white.

Since Doflamingo is already a government-approved Shichibukai, the Navy will not help him.

so.

"But,"

Ian replied, "Doflamingo is my friend, and the Donquixote Family, which he commands, is also an important partner of our Beasts Pirates."

Violet's body trembled, and her face turned pale instantly.

Ian, won't you help me?

Violet felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

What should I do if Ian refuses to help? What about Dressrosa?

But then, Ian calmly cast the fishing hook out again.

"Doflamingo is my friend, so Violet, you should at least tell me, in what capacity are you asking for my help?"

Violet was taken aback again.

What is his/her identity?

What else could it be?

Of course, it's the princess of Dressrosa, and also--

Violet paused, suddenly remembering what Ian had said to Hancock earlier.

He said he hoped Hancock was a partner he could entrust everything to.

"As your partner!"

Violet replied decisively, "As a partner you can entrust everything to!"

Ian's lips gradually curved into a smile.

"Since it's a request from a partner, there's really no way to refuse."

Violet's eyes lit up instantly.

Ian pulled out Den Den Mushi).

Just as he had told Law before, Violet knew what to do when Doflamingo started to act.

The call was made immediately.

The call was connected very quickly.

"Fufufufu, Ian, is there anything I can do for you now?"

Doflamingo's cheerful voice came from the other side.

"Doflamingo, there's something I forgot to mention."

Ian said slowly, "Actually, I have a very important partner, who is King Riku's youngest daughter."

There was an instant silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"That's why I said, how about toning it down a little?"

Violet swallowed.

Even she knew that the Shichibukai were incredibly powerful pirates.

After a long while, Doflamingo's strange laughter came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi: "Fufu, this is quite an unexpected surprise."

"I'm sorry, Doflamingo, but that's the situation now."

Ian said casually, "I think Crocodile and Alabasta's way of getting along is pretty good; you might want to take a look."

Giving Doflamingo a base where he can focus on developing his business would be a troublesome matter.

All he really needed to do was quietly help the Beasts Pirates sell weapons.

"Great idea, fufufu, what a great idea!"

Doflamingo's laughter grew even brighter. "I understand. That's settled then."

"I'll contact you again when I have time."

The call ended.

Ian put away the Den Den Mushi.

Violet blinked. "Is that... all?"

"Doflamingo is my good friend,"

Ian smiled gently. "So he probably won't refuse my request."

You call that a request?

A pleasant smile involuntarily crept onto Violet's lips.

If it's Ian, then there definitely won't be any problem.

Go have fun.

Ian turned back to fishing and spoke slowly.

"Um."

Violet turned and left.

That doesn't seem so bad, being a pirate.

If it weren't for Ian, how could I have protected Dressrosa this time?

Violet certainly didn't believe that Doflamingo wouldn't have considered becoming Shichibukai without Ian's advice.

Regardless of whether he becomes Shichibukai or not, Doflamingo is still eyeing Dressrosa.

The girl left in a good mood, humming a song as she walked.

However, Ian pretended not to hear and continued fishing silently.

Ian didn't care what Doflamingo thought.

He's a smart man, or rather, too smart, which is why he can't be considered a high-ranking official.

Somewhere in the New World, a large ship, resembling Doflamingo, is sailing against the wind and waves.

But inside the cabin, the atmosphere was so heavy that time seemed to stand still.

The entire Donquixote Family remained silent, their faces stiff.

"Fufufufu!"

After a long while, Doflamingo, the ruler of the clan, finally burst into laughter, "What a good friend of mine, Ian!"

"Bastard! This is outrageous!"

Trebol, whose body looked like it was covered in snot, instantly flew into a rage. "What do you take us for! How dare you order us around like that!"

"Doflamingo, what should we do?"

Diamante, with her clown-like makeup, looked somewhat anxious.

"Just ignore that guy!"

Pica's voice was high-pitched, but her words were full of Haki: "So what if they're the Beasts Pirates?"

Doflamingo glanced back at the guy.

Then he said, "Now is not the time to turn against the Beasts Pirates. Let's be patient for now."

"Oh! Doflamingo!"

Trebol asked in surprise, "Does this mean you already have a plan?"

Doflamingo didn't answer, he just kept making strange noises.

He laughed, and his men laughed along with him.

Immediately, the cabin was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation again.

Shortly thereafter, in Dressrosa, King Riku received a notification from the government.

"Donquixote Doflamingo is coming to Dressrosa as Shichibukai to help the government guard the gateway to the New World?"

The King looked completely bewildered.

Some time later, a ship rapidly approached from the outer waters of Wano Country.

"Is that Wano Country?"

A red-skinned Fish-Man stood at the bow of the ship, arms crossed, his eyes resolute. "The enemy is the Beasts Pirates! But our comrades are trapped there! What should we do?"

"Of course, we should take action!"

Behind him, a stout, blue-skinned Fish-Man shouted in response, "Go and rescue them all!"

"Then, Big Brother, what should we do?"

Another shark- Fish-Man with a pointed nose shouted, "Should we just charge in?"

"Don't talk nonsense, Arlong,"

Fisher Sun Pirates Fisher Tiger, calmly stated, "Our opponent is the Beasts Pirates; we have absolutely no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation."

The Fish-Man with the pointed nose, Arlong, was unconvinced and wanted to argue.

No chance of winning?

They're just ordinary humans.

Fisher Tiger looked up at the towering mountains of Wano Country.

It feels like I've gone back to that time.

So, let's just repeat the previous steps.