The sun sank in the west.
Red clouds swirled across the horizon.
The bustling Liquor Kingdom was about to enter the night.
Lanterns glimmered through its streets and alleys, and the air was filled with the aroma of all kinds of wine.
Drunks were everywhere. Men and women kissed everywhere, some even going all the way.
Threats and robberies were just as common.
People disappeared at every turn. Before long, they would be sold all over the world, branded for life as "slaves."
Darkness.
It was everywhere!
At several hidden ports, countless slaves were hauling supplies.
The scene played out every day and every night.
"Young Master, we've arrived!"
Dusk faded, and night fell.
A pirate ship pulled into port. Several figures on deck gazed at the island ablaze with lights, then turned toward the closed cabin door.
Creak~
The cabin door opened.
Wearing sunglasses, a pink feathered coat, cropped trousers, and pointed shoes, Doflamingo strode toward Trebol and the others with his signature swagger. He looked out at the island and let out a "Fuffuffuffu" laugh.
Compared to a few years ago,
Doflamingo looked even livelier!
His regal air was impossible to conceal.
He had brought the entire family to the Liquor Kingdom to work with the Slave King and Predator and expand his business in the underworld.
The Slave King was only his first target.
Once he had that deal settled, he would meet with other underworld bigwigs.
He had secured his position as one of the Shichibukai. Next, he would use his authority to build up his forces. His underworld operations had hit a bottleneck, and he needed to break through.
That was why he had come.
After making contact with these underworld kings, he would probably head to the New World to carry out his next