This Damn Sword, I Won't Practice It!

"We just got word that all three of our smuggling ships were hijacked in Quelpa."

Inside the room, all members of the Donquixote Family were present, awaiting Doflamingo's orders.

"I'll take people to take them down right now!"

Diamante spoke up first.

The others felt the same way. Being slapped in the face like this, if they didn't retaliate, wouldn't the Donquixote Family become a laughingstock?

"Taking them down is a given. No one can steal my cargo and kill my people and get away with it."

"But simply killing them all isn't enough!"

"I want to use this retaliation to make the name of our Donquixote Family resound once more. Let those scumbags who only dare to scheme in the shadows tremble in fear at the mere mention of our 'Donquixote Family' name, and dare not oppose us."

"So this operation will be led by me personally."

"Corazon and Jora will stay behind to guard the house. Everyone else, prepare for battle. No one is allowed to escape."

Soon, Doflamingo's directives were passed down.

Mingo was quite partial to his own brother, so he always assigned him safer tasks.

Jora also needed to look after Dellinger, who was still a baby, so she was kept behind as well.

With those two watching the house, Mingo felt at ease.

As for the others, they immediately sprang into action.

"Hurry up, Abel! We've got a big operation!"

Abel was sweating it out on the training grounds when Baby-5 rushed over to find him.

"What big operation?"

Abel was confused.

Baby-5 quickly explained, "Someone hijacked our smuggling ships. Because of that, the Young Master just threw a huge tantrum and decided to go take them down."

Dare to openly provoke the Donquixote Family like this, they were certainly brave.

"You mean we're going too? Something like this shouldn't be our turn to handle, right, us rookies?"

Buffalo, standing nearby, immediately puffed out his chest proudly. "This is a practical combat opportunity the Young Master specifically set aside for us! Guys like you, who only know how to train foolishly every day, wouldn't understand."

It's just training killing machines, what's there to be proud of?

Abel rolled his eyes inwardly.

However, to become a true powerhouse, fighting others was indeed unavoidable.

Practical combat was also a way to enhance one's own strength.

Moreover, the Donquixote Family was mobilizing almost entirely, equivalent to a bunch of high-level players carrying low-level ones. The danger level was very low, making it a perfect time to grind for experience.

So, Abel wasn't just willing, he was even a little eager.

"Why don't I see that guy Luo?"

Baby-5 immediately raised her hand. "I saw him! Luo was taken away by Lord Corra."

Abel nodded. "Then I won't look for him. Let's go."

Quelpa wasn't far from the port town of Spadamalus, but Doflamingo, who greatly valued his grand entrance, still brought his people aboard the ostentatious and high-profile Flamingo.

The entire ship was a light pink, with a figurehead shaped like a bird's head with a slender neck, wearing sunglasses in the same style as Doflamingo's.

It was extremely flashy and conspicuous, yet perfectly matched Doflamingo's personal style.

The interior decoration also adhered to the aesthetic preferences of this former Celestial Dragon, being gaudy and opulent.

But it had to be said, Mingo knew how to enjoy himself, and he was wealthy!

All supplies were readily available on the ship, even better food than usual.

In addition, Mingo even brought the maids from his household aboard, making it feel like a party every day!

Therefore, traveling on such a ship made it hard to leave.

Even Abel couldn't help but entertain the thought of indulging for a couple of days.

Fortunately, he quickly remembered that he was still a child.

Thus, he successfully cleared his mind and focused on training and eating every day.

Heh, women, they only slow down a man's sword speed!

"Abel, want to play hide-and-seek together?"

"Not playing, get lost!"

Buffalo ran off crying, but soon Baby-5 came over happily.

"Abel, Abel, want to play hide-and-seek together?"

"No"

"If you can find me, you won't have to pay back the money you borrowed."

Damn it!

Is this a rich loli's money offensive?

I will never yield!

"What did you call me?"

"Master~"

Hiss.

That felt good.

This useless sword, I don't need to practice it!

Two days later, inside a certain manor on Mount Quellpa.

All the members of the Skunk Pirates, who had provoked the Donquixote Family, were gathered here.

As for the original owner of this manor...

He had already been turned into fertilizer and buried in the backyard.

Presumably, the flowers there will bloom with great allure next year.

"Are the traps all checked?"

"Everyone, pay attention and stay alert!"

"If my calculations are correct, the Donquixote Family should arrive within these few days. This is the perfect opportunity for us, the Skunk Pirates, to make a name for ourselves!"

"But Captain, they're the infamous Donquixote Family! Can we really win?"

A subordinate looked nervous, seemingly a little scared.

They were so far from the port that even if they wanted to escape by ship, it would be too late. He couldn't understand where the captain got the courage to oppose them, and to wait so brazenly for them to come for revenge.

Slap!

Captain Mephitis was a shifty-looking fellow, but when he got angry, he was particularly terrifying. He directly backhanded the subordinate who had just spoken, sending him flying.

"Heh, as long as anyone from the Donquixote Family dares to come, this island will be their grave!"

Mephitis appeared very confident.

The source of his confidence was certainly not his more than a hundred cannon fodder subordinates.

It was the other three pirate groups who were already hiding on the neighboring island!

Robbing the Donquixote Family's smuggling ship was merely the first step in their plan.

Their true goal was to carve up the Donquixote Family's influence and territory!

Of course, these words couldn't be spoken yet.

Otherwise, if everyone else here knew that they were just cannon fodder used to lure the Donquixote Family into attacking, chaos would likely erupt immediately.

Just then, a subordinate suddenly pushed open the door and shouted, "They're here! The Donquixote Family's ship just docked!"

Captain Mephitis's spirit immediately lifted. "Launch the signal flares immediately and notify everyone to return to defend. It seems today is our great day to become famous!"

The subordinates, unaware of the full picture, immediately followed orders. Mephitis, meanwhile, quietly slipped away from the crowd and took out a small Den Den Mushi.

"It's me. The prey has arrived."

"Very good. We'll act immediately. Remember to stall for a bit. As long as we destroy their ship first, we'll be invincible."

"Don't worry, we'll completely eliminate the Donquixote Family today!"