Passing the Baton

"Captain."

While Oboro was negotiating with Gild Tesoro, Dom suddenly arrived and greeted them.

"The World Government has arrived in Dressrosa, Doflamingo has been taken away."

"Um."

Long nodded slightly, not surprised.

It was bound to happen sooner or later.

Do they really think the World Government people are all fools? Besides, they have allies now, and Shanks' side should be aware of this by now.

Although Doflamingo is one of the underground emperors of the New World and possesses immense power, he is still somewhat inferior to the Yonko. Ultimately, the New World is still the territory of the Yonko.

"Joker was taken away?"

Upon hearing this, Gild Tesoro repeated the sentence, his expression grave.

Intelligent people know what fate awaits Dover.

"He..."

Dom hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"It's alright... If it were anyone else, they would definitely die, but Doflamingo won't. At most, he'll just receive some 'courtesy.' He can survive by keeping the secret. If he revealed the truth, he would certainly die; he knows that very well. So, as long as he can hold on, everything will be fine." Oboro knew what Dom was worried about. Now, there was no possibility that Joker would betray them. Moreover, if it were anyone else, they might be able to confess under the Five Elders' special interrogation methods.

But Dover is no ordinary man. Even though he used his past status and background to get to where he is today, his personal abilities are still exceptional. These little tricks... can't pry him open. The most crucial element is the members of the Donquixote Family... however, given the Donquixote Family's internal stability, most of these people are unlikely to pose a problem and won't confess. After all, the Donquixote Family has weathered many storms to reach its current position.

This is also why Oboro chose Joker.

His personal ambition, shrewdness, and skill, as well as the relationships within his family, were all things that Oboro admired.

Of course, their personalities have developed to the point where they are quite compatible.

"How is she?"

Long asked a question.

"Fortunately... I didn't experience any emotional changes."

Dom replied.

"Um."

Long smiled.

He was referring to Sugar, the only "weak link" in the Donquixote Family, who might reveal something under pressure from the World Government. Therefore, Doflamingo had placed the "little girl" Sugar on the Blood Pluton beforehand.

She's called a little girl, but that's only in appearance.

She is actually twenty years old.

"Don't worry about Doflamingo and his family...they'll be fine," Oboro said confidently, then looked at Gild Tesoro, who was affected by the news. "According to the plan, their responsibility is to stall the World Government, clear their names, and also attract the attention of the Five Elders. At this time, we need another person in charge to connect with those underground emperors in the New World and carry out the business of rebuilding Gran Tesoro. Although your giant ship is destroyed, your energy and connections in the New World are still intact...most importantly, there were no survivors on the entire ship, and no one knows if you are still alive. I need you to take over Doflamingo's position and temporarily cooperate with those people...of course, you need to disguise your identity."

"It's better to find a middleman than to directly contact those people."

After speaking, Long paused for a moment, then slowly stood up. "Let's go first."

Rob Lucci understood the captain's intention and stepped forward to unlock Gild Tesoro's Seastone handcuffs.

The group left the cell together.

Along the way, Oboro continued, "Furthermore, according to the plan, the materials Doflamingo purchased for reconstruction were quite scattered, precisely to prevent others from prying any clues from the item list... No information related to the construction of the city was revealed. However, someone will definitely still find out... Therefore, I want you to mobilize a group of One Piece from the New World to come here, to establish themselves here under their names, and to declare their territory. That way, even if they are discovered... it will be perceived by the outside world as a One Piece crew that is rising powerfully in the New World."

"As for manpower, I'll figure something out."

"The One Piece crew used to deceive them can't be too famous, but they can't be unknown either... I'm sure you have someone in mind."

After speaking, Long pushed open the cabin door.

The four people left the cabin and went onto the deck.

A gentle breeze stirred, Gild Tesoro surveyed his surroundings in the sunlight. Sure enough... he was on a ship.

As soon as the group appeared, the surrounding One Piece turned to look at them.

"Hehehe, Mr. Tycoon, welcome to our Hell Pirates!"

"The captain is truly amazing!"

"Hahaha, it seems our Hell Pirates have gained another admiral... or perhaps an officer?"

Some of the One Piece, drunk and bleary-eyed, were toasting each other and laughing loudly.

Some One Piece were singing and dancing... but it seemed that his joining was no surprise at all.

These Impel Down criminals, though they boarded the ship for various reasons, now have absolute faith and admiration for Oboro... They first personally experienced the major Impel Down breakout, witnessed Oboro's terror, then saw the brilliant performance of the officers in the Summit War, and participated in the destruction of Gran Tesoro.

Which of these major cases didn't shock the world?

But they never considered, or rather, they realized that they absolutely could not have done it on their own.

They enjoyed the prestige and fame brought by the Hell Pirates... even the infamy.

"Oh."

Gild Tesoro gave a cold laugh, showing no kindness towards the group of One Piece.

Although he joined the Hell Pirates, these people were, after all, the murderers who destroyed his foundation.

Moreover, besides drinking and dancing, the One Piece on the ship were also fighting and brawling... and even playing some 'indecent' games, making it extremely chaotic.

The God Slayer showed no intention of intervening.

"These people are just temporary crew members."

Rob Lucci whispered something from behind.

This made Gild Tesoro seem thoughtful.

Then, they went up the stairs to the second deck of the ship.

This appears to be an area off-limits to ordinary crew members.

Gild Tesoro saw a familiar figure.

His former partner, Baccarat.

A Paramecia-type Lucky Fruit user.

This woman's abilities are very special... it's not surprising that she's still alive.

Bare defeated him, while Baccarat and Mr. Tanaka dealt with Doflamingo's men.

In such a battle, even if the Donquixote Family did not intend to kill Gild Tesoro, they could easily be caught in the crossfire and lose their lives.

Under the parasol on the deck, there was another person, none other than Sugar from the Donquixote Family.

The two women were talking about something.

Mr. Tanaka is dead...

Gild Tesoro seemed to realize something and turned to look at Oboro, "Did you obtain the ability of the Door-Door Fruit '?"

"Um."

Long smiled.

"I'll handle this ability."

"No problem."

Long responded.

Before Gild Tesoro could even catch up with Baccarat, his gaze inadvertently swept over her, and he froze.

At this moment, the Blood Pluton was stationary and suspended in mid-air... but less than a kilometer away from the One Piece ship, a similarly floating island could be clearly seen, bathed in sunlight and placed under the sky.

"That's... the place where they secretly build ships, a very safe haven."

No one will know.

"Next... let's see if you can coordinate everything and deliver the supplies perfectly."

Oboro patted Gild Tesoro on the shoulder, the meaning was clear... this was a test for Gild Tesoro.

The road ahead has been paved for him by Oboro and Doflamingo.

The baton then fell to Gild Tesoro.