Vacancy Among the Shichibukai

If Enel were allowed to roam freely in Water 7 before his modification, he would definitely cause trouble.

The deaths and injuries of some ordinary citizens are considered minor, but Enel is much more 'well-behaved' now because Oboro gave him a lesson before.

It's about 'God'.

To punish and judge mortals is a disgrace to God.

Only by seeking out those powerful beings who dare to challenge the majesty of God and making them bow down can, in a sense, the significance and power of God's existence be truly proven.

To put it bluntly, it's about getting Enel to play with some tough guys.

Having been through the Alabasta experience, the Skypiea God is now much more low-key.

After only a few days, the Hell Pirates left the beautiful city and headed to the Sabaody Archipelago.

Shipbuilding won't take too long; we can just go to the Sabaody Archipelago and wait.

The Straw Hat Pirates 'Thousand Sunny was also built by Galley-La Company, Franky, and others. Given the speed of the Straw Hat crew's progress and the time they spent in Water 7, the Blood Pluton, which is only a few times larger than the Thousand Sunny, wouldn't be too difficult to 'build'.

It's worth mentioning that the Blood Pluton used the same material as the Roger Pirates and the Straw Hat Pirates: the Treasure Tree Adam. This was partly due to Oboro's generous spending, but also inseparable from Crocodile's connections and Doflamingo's covert assistance... Oboro had already begun searching for the Treasure Tree Adam a long time ago, but Crocodile's joining the crew accelerated this process.

The Hell Pirates bypassed the Devil's Triangle, Gecko Moria's territory, and Enies Lobby, among other places.

Oboro had no interest in these locations, and he didn't even see Franky, who was about to become a member of the Straw Hat Pirates, when he was in Water 7.

At the Straw Hat Pirates' pace, they'll soon arrive at Sabaody Archipelago, including the entire Worst Generation, except for Blackbeard Teach ... As long as Oboro is here, given Marshall D. Teach's personality, he probably won't dare show up. As for the others, if they want to enter the New World, they must coat their ships and replenish supplies at Sabaody Archipelago. This time, even Law's Heart Pirates can't avoid it.

Then... Luffy, all alone, sneaked into Impel Down with the help of Empress Boa Hancock. Of course, before that, there were a series of events that triggered this, such as Ace's capture and Marshall D. Teach becoming a Shichibukai. Also, the Worst Generation was thoroughly humiliated by Admiral Kizaru at Sabaody Archipelago.

Impel Down... is part of the Obliteration Project.

There... are the two people he needs.

It's also at the level of a Yonko's vice-president. With the boost from the system cards, it might even reach the level of Yonko in the future.

The Summit War, however, was the real spectacle.

Therefore, during this period of free time, the Hell Pirates will stay in the Sabaody Archipelago and act freely.

Other members may also leave Sabaody Archipelago and go elsewhere.

This is their freedom.

Returning to the Sabaody Archipelago again felt somewhat like revisiting a familiar place, yet things had changed.

Inside Doflamingo's auction venue, Disco sat in a dimly lit chair, watching the passionate host Disco give a speech into the Mike, a smile playing on his lips.

It's hard to imagine that this is the site of the Sabaody Archipelago incident, where the Celestial Dragons were killed.

He almost caused the Donquixote Family to be punished by the Celestial Dragons.

But as time passed... he, the murderer and perpetrator, was able to walk in unscathed and witness the grand auction as a spectator.

Of course, this time... they were normal 'spectators'.

The fact that he himself is in the Sabaody Archipelago... the Navy and the government must know it, and even the island itself has long been abuzz with news of the Hell Pirates, yet he has never hidden his whereabouts. Ironically, even so... the World Government pretends not to see it.

"Well."

After a long pause, Long let out a soft sigh.

A burning gaze had been fixed on him ever since he entered the venue.

In a corner behind the auction stage, Diamante, a member of the Donquixote Family, is known as "Square".

His eyes were constantly fixed on me with a tense expression.

Feeling bored, Long got up and left.

The Hell Pirates have temporarily disbanded; they've been on the island for some time now.

Luffy and his crew's actions on Skypiea were also reported by informants. Although Enel was not there, it was still his territory.

Moreover, the Skypiea has already been planted with the flag of the Hell Pirates.

Luffy and his crew destroyed the Hell Pirates' flag... but only physically. Gan Fall is currently the ruler of Skypiea, and unless the Straw Hats can stay Skypiea, they'll still face Enel's wrath upon his return, so it's pointless. However, the Straw Hats have assured Gan Fall and all the oppressed and enslaved Skypiea people that they will definitely defeat the Hell Pirates and liberate Skypiea.

This time, the Straw Hat Pirates faced a challenge where, although they lacked the boss Enel and the priest, they were besieged by the Shandia Tribe ... Because of Oboro's previous actions, the Shandia Tribe were filled with wariness and hostility towards the Blue Sea One Piece. When Luffy and his crew appeared, they attacked without hesitation and suffered quite a bit. Even though the Straw Hat Pirates had fewer opponents due to Oboro's butterfly effect, their growth wasn't significantly affected... Based on the original storyline and information unknown to outsiders, they should have already encountered all the enemies and rivals from the main storyline.

Bulu Bulu.

As they left the auction house and walked along the streets of Block 1, the Den Den Den Mushi in Oboro's arms rang.

One Piece passing by all turned pale upon seeing him and deliberately made way for him.

Of course, some One Piece also wanted to recommend themselves and curry favor with him... For some people, being able to join the Hell Pirates is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

However, with just a glance from Oboro, the guy who had wanted to get closer felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar and dared not move.

But even this kind of deterrence couldn't withstand it... so naturally it didn't catch Long's eye.

Snap.

He took out his Den Den Mushi.

"Fufufu..."

The Den Den Mushi changed its appearance and Doflamingo's laughter came through.

"Don't be nervous... I'm just going to your auction house for a stroll and reminisce about the past."

Oboro spoke first.

He had just left the venue when Joker called. What a coincidence.

Doflamingo ignored Oboro's teasing and laughed, "The World Government is about to ask us to discuss the selection of candidates... Do you have any recommendations?"

He was referring to the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Joker's idea was to have Oboro plant spies among the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

He does seem to care about the Hell Pirates.

"Why do you think I definitely have someone else in mind? With you here, isn't that enough?"

Long asked in return.

"Fufufu... You can't possibly miss such a good opportunity. You've probably been planning this for a long time. Given our cooperation, I don't mind helping you out. That old hag He... has been keeping a close eye on me. It's more convenient to have a newcomer do some things."

"So far, you've done a great job, and I'm very satisfied."

Long praised him generously.

"Fufu... I'm not your subordinate, God Slayer." Dover's laughter suddenly turned cold. "Don't think you have me completely under your control... I could become your enemy at any time, so be careful."

"Feel sorry."

Long apologized readily.

"..."

"I really have no interest in the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"Stop lying, you bastard."

"Hahahaha." Long chuckled. "I have some news for you."

"What?"

"Soon, there will be one less Shichibukai."

"Um?"

"One of you will soon fall from grace, but of course... it won't be you or Hawkeye. He won't be leaving for the time being."

Doflamingo's mind was indeed quick; after a moment of silence, he said directly, "It's Moria, isn't it?"

"Were they defeated by those self-proclaimed new-age brats?"

"That... Straw Hat?"

"That's right."

"Are you so sure?"

"Just wait and see."