Scorpion Island

"That's a dangerous guy, how dare he be so bold," Nelson said, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes as he watched Doflamingo leave.

He has a keen eye for people; Doflamingo exudes a dangerous aura, which has nothing to do with strength.

Of course, Doflamingo is also very strong, far surpassing him and Wallace, although their combined strength seems evenly matched.

This is because of their superior abilities—one can teleport, the other has an iron body—and they can only remain undefeated. If the fight continues, Doflamingo will ultimately be the victor.

Nelson has already Awakening Observation Haki, while Wallace's Observation Haki Awakening will take some time. Right now, he is mainly training in Armament Haki. Compared to Observation Haki, Wallace 'Wallace talent in Armament Haki is undoubtedly stronger, and he is already on the verge of Awakening.

Once Awakening, she will be the third member of the Night Pirates to Awakening Armament Haki. The first was naturally Teach, and the second was Gari. Pito still needs to mature for a while. It's not that she can't Awakening, but Awakening too early is not good, as she was suppressed by Teach.

"Hmm, he's a dangerous guy, but in the face of absolute power, everything else is meaningless," Teach said with a smile and a shake of his head, exclaiming confidently.

"We'll have more contact in the future. He's bound to become a big shot; after all, he's got the makings of a king."

"The aptitude of a king? Conqueror's Haki? He actually has that kind of aptitude." Wallace and the others were somewhat surprised. They knew about this; they had personally witnessed the great battle between Teach and Bullet.

Nelson, Xiouyapufu arrived late, along with the other members, were all unaware of the King's qualifications. Xiouyapufu seemed thoughtful; he appeared to have heard of them before.

"Captain, tell us about it. You mentioned it briefly last time, but didn't elaborate. Now you should be able to let us know, right?" Kos couldn't hold back any longer. What exactly is a king's aptitude? What is its connection to Conqueror's Haki?

The other members were in the same boat; this was knowledge they couldn't access. They had learned about Two types of Haki through Teach, but what exactly was Conqueror's Haki?

"Conqueror's Haki is a kingly quality. Those who possess Conqueror's Haki can intimidate, scare, and even knock out enemies without lifting a finger, simply by relying on their 'aura.' They can also make opponents much weaker than themselves faint." Seeing how eager they were to know, Teach controlled his aura and released it, explaining as he let them experience it for themselves.

Those who were weak were trembling, clutching their heads as if they were being struck repeatedly. At the same time, the oppressive feeling on their bodies made them feel an urge to kneel down.

Seeing this, Teach further reduced the aura he was exuding, significantly easing the pressure on them.

Teach forgot that his Conqueror's Haki would cause a powerful mental shock that they couldn't withstand.

"This is the Haki of a chosen one, possessed by only one in millions. This is the 'qualification' to stand above others. However, this is a saying in the New World, and it's more of an acknowledgment of a person's potential, indicating that you have the potential to become a strong person," Teach said with a smile.

"It's not that only those who Awakening Conqueror's Haki can become strong; rather, it's because most of the monsters, overlords, and strong individuals in the New World possess Conqueror's Haki. This is the origin of the saying 'the potential of a king.'"

After saying that, Teach withdrew his bravado, and some of the crew members were sweating profusely and panting heavily.

The first time you experience it, you'll have this effect. But if you endure Conqueror's Haki many times, you'll develop some resistance, which also tempers your spirit.

"The reason I didn't want to tell you was because you weren't qualified enough before, and knowing wouldn't have helped you; it would have only hurt your confidence. Now that you've improved, you have the right to know," Teach a faint smile.

"That's terrifying, an innate ability."

That kind of aura, the oppressive feeling of being in a superior position, and the spiritual impact made them respect Teach even more.

"Doflamingo's ability to Awakening Conqueror's Haki shows that he has strong ambitions and considerable potential. If nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely become a powerful figure," Teach said calmly.

He didn't take Doflamingo's strength seriously; no matter how strong he became, could he surpass him?

What he cares about is Doflamingo's power, his influence in the Underworld, the channels through which he can obtain Devil Fruit, the improvement of his crew's strength— Devil Fruit are necessary, and the overall size of the pirate crew will definitely expand in the future.

Teach had this idea about developing underground forces, but he didn't want to spend too much time on it. Once they arrived in the New World, had territory, and were stable, they could develop at any time.

It has to be said that Doflamingo is very capable. If I didn't know that someone like him would never submit, I would have actually considered subduing him.

Meanwhile, in the North Sea, at the Donquixote Family's stronghold, Doflamingo's figure descended from the sky, along with two large boxes.

"Doflamingo, you're back!" Trebol was excited to see Doflamingo return. He had been under a lot of pressure these past few days, not only dealing with family affairs but also dealing with Vice Admiral Tsuru's pursuit. Fortunately, they had hidden themselves well and this place had not been exposed.

"Tell me, how's the family business today?" Doflamingo asked, panting, looking at Trebol.

The overnight journey from Beihai to West Blue and West Blue again took a heavy toll on his physical strength.

The round trip took more than four days. Fortunately, the Sky Walk was not too physically demanding, otherwise he would not have been able to last so long.

The family business is very important, and that's his main focus; he's not in a hurry to rest right now.

"Yes, Dover, our business is doing well. To attract the attention of the Vice Admiral, we abandoned two outposts, but the personnel inside were moved out in advance, leaving only a few cannon fodder, so the losses are not significant." Trebol was very dedicated to his work.

At this moment, the other members of the Donquixote Family also received news of Doflamingo's return and rushed over one by one.

When Doflamingo is around, Doflamingo oversees everything, so they don't feel much pressure. Doflamingo as soon as he leaves, the pressure increases.

So they were somewhat excited.

"Hmm." Doflamingo nodded, but at the same time felt a pang of heartache. Establishing a base also required a lot of effort, including the secrecy involved and transactions with certain clients.

They lost two locations at once, along with a large number of customers and significant profits.

Vice Admiral Tsuru was relentlessly pursuing him, and with the help of naval intelligence, he wasn't given any chance to breathe. The slightest lapse in concentration would be seized upon by Tsuru.

"Dover, this deal went well, didn't it?" Trebol asked, looking at the two boxes on the ground with certainty.

Others didn't know where Doflamingo had gone, but he did.

"Baboon, of course it's a success! There will be more collaborations in the future." Hearing this, Doflamingo laughed excitedly, using the power of the String-String Fruit to open the box.

It's overflowing with Beli; you can tell at a glance that there are at least a billion Beli here.

"As expected of the young master!"

Even Doflamingo has vanity; he was secretly pleased by the flattery of the members around him and laughed heartily.

"We can accelerate the development of our forces now that we have these funds," Doflamingo said with a slight smile. "At the same time, keep an eye out for news about Devil Fruit; they're important commodities. If you find any, bring them over."

He won't lose out by cooperating with Teach. Teach will buy any Devil Fruit, and he can even charge a higher price for high-value Devil Fruit.

"Also, you all need to improve your strength, otherwise you might fall behind me." Doflamingo's tone was undeniably authoritative as he spoke.

"Yes, Doflamingo!" Pica, a staunch supporter of Doflamingo, replied firmly.

"Hmm! Young Master." Trebol felt the pressure but couldn't refute it; he hadn't trained in a long time.

Doflamingo thought of Teach's powerful subordinates and realized that he had too few capable men. Trebol and Diamante were strong, but they were also somewhat lagging behind and had not improved for a long time.

Their family needs to expand; they need more strong members to join.

The two with the greatest potential are Pica and Vergo. Pica hasn't matured yet, while Vergo is his ace, having become a naval officer as a spy and is no longer by his side.

I used to think my family was powerful, but after coming into contact with the Night Pirates, I realized how insignificant and inadequate I am.

Since it's impossible for him to handle every transaction personally, he'll definitely have to delegate it to his subordinates. If they're too weak, he'll be ridiculed.

Doflamingo is undoubtedly arrogant, and the other members also sense Doflamingo determination. They are still young, their power is still developing, and they are in a period of growth. They are also full of passion for becoming stronger.

"Keep an eye on those with potential; recruit them if possible. The family needs to expand."

The Night Pirates' target is the Nonoak Kingdom. According to intelligence, a large auction is about to be held on an island along their route.

This is an underground auction jointly organized by various dark forces in the West Blue. The dark forces in the West Blue are very mixed. The famous five mafia are not entirely considered dark forces; they are half-black and half-white, and their influence and power far exceed those of other forces.

They also have numerous mafia families, large and small, under their control.

In addition, there are various forces engaged in illegal industries, such as smuggling, assassination, arms dealing, drugs, and human trafficking.

The auction items were naturally provided by these dark forces, and there was no shortage of valuable items.

Such auctions only happen once a year, and their main purpose is not to sell anything, but to bring together people from these underground dark forces to discuss cooperation and divide the profits.

This was mentioned in the intelligence that Shakky gave him.

Aside from the five major Mafia families, these forces are not static; they may die one day, and new forces may replace them—this is quite common.

Especially in this chaotic era, it has also provided an opportunity for some ambitious individuals to rise to power.

Shakky knew the movements of the Night Pirates and felt that Teach would be interested in this information. Since they were on Teach's route, she provided it to him. Of course, it cost money, only five million Beli.

If Shakky hadn't told him, given the speed of the Night Pirates, they might have missed it—not that they arrived late, but that they left early.

This is an island called Scorpion Island. As the name suggests, it is no benevolent place. In addition to being a dark island, it is also inhabited by a group of venomous scorpions. They are extremely poisonous, and ordinary people will die within minutes if they are poisoned.

Most of the island is covered with jagged rocks and exposed yellow sandstone, with only a few areas of jungle. The island is also inhabited, with a population of around 30,000, making it a relatively prosperous town.

That day, the Night Pirates arrived at Scorpion Island. There were still three days before the auction began, and they could have plenty of time to play on the island.

Let's make up for the time we were disturbed by the navy on Modern Island.

The arrival of the Night Pirates attracted some attention, but it didn't cause much of a stir. In the days that followed, many pirate crews, members of underground forces, and even nobles and wealthy people who had received the news came to visit.

They were all drawn by the auction, which always featured many precious treasures, including Devil Fruit, famous Famous Sword, and other strange and unusual items.

Teach was somewhat interested in the auction, but more so in broadening the horizons of the other members.

In the central square of Scorpion Island, there is a pond, and in the middle of the pond stands a huge scorpion statue.

Many residents of the island are unaware that beneath the island, beneath the central plaza, lies a vast space— Scorpion Island's only large black market, where auctions are held.

In the black market, all sorts of items are sold, including weapons, herbs, and the ubiquitous slaves.

Baccarat Pito behind Teach, hoping Baccarat would bring him good luck, while the others wandered around the island.

Some people looked at Teach with envy. Teach was followed by two beautiful women, one tall and one short, but they weren't stupid, especially those who worked in the Underworld. They recognized Teach at a glance.

The captain of the Night Pirates, whose Night Pirates surpassed the Moria Pirates after the Moria Pirates, boasts a bounty of nearly 200 million Beli.

They dared not offend the Night Pirates, especially since they had repeatedly repelled the invading Marines.