I Gave You a Chance, but You Were Useless!
[Op-Op Fruit] occurs after the "Shambles (ROOM)" is opened.
Within this special space, those with Devil Fruit User can manipulate, cut, piece together, and exchange everything within it at will, including even living beings.
However, it must be noted that the "cutting" in the "Shambles" does not directly take the enemy's life.
What's rather counterintuitive is...
After Law used the [Op-Op Fruit] to "cut off" parts of his target's body.
Not only original body parts, but even parts that have been cut off can retain their special connection with other parts of the body.
This special connection, when applied to Devil Fruit User, means that multiple different parts of their body can simultaneously unleash their abilities.
Storm's assessment of the battle situation was undoubtedly accurate.
Doflamingo was beheaded by Law in one blow, but his life was not taken.
"Furfur!"
Doflamingo's ear-piercing laughter rang out once again.
"Is this the power of the [Op-Op Fruit]? Law! It truly lives up to its reputation as the legendary 'Ultimate Fruit'!"
Doflamingo has a very high level of information regarding the [Op-Op Fruit].
Otherwise.
Doflamingo would not have gotten involved in the [Op-Op Fruit] trade war between the World Government and the corrupt Navy.
In Doflamingo's view...
Luo is currently just a newcomer to the vast ocean, yet to make his mark.
But he was a well-established Shichibukai!
Despite Doflamingo's current serious injury and lack of replenishment for several days.
However, the gap in strength between him and Luo remained as vast as an insurmountable chasm.
In this case.
Law could use the special effects of the [Op-Op Fruit] to sever Doflamingo's neck in one strike.
That's enough for this brat to be proud of!
Below Doflamingo's detached head, nearly transparent threads began to grow, rapidly connecting to his remaining body.
At the same time, the headless body that remained in place raised its right hand toward Luo's location, and a tightly tangled white thread emerged from the tip of its index finger, like a bullet.
"Bullet String!"
A wisp of white thread shot out from Doflamingo's headless body.
The white line shot out like a bullet, tearing through the air and heading straight for Luo.
However, without a head, the accuracy of shooting from a headless body is somewhat lacking.
The bullet, which was intended to hit Luo in the forehead, only struck his shoulder.
The trajectory of the Bullet String was incredibly fast.
Given Luo's reaction speed, he was simply unable to swing his sword to defend himself.
At this critical moment.
Luo unleashed his power without hesitation.
"ROOM!"
Luo's body vanished from the spot.
Doflamingo's Bullet String missed its target, flying straight backward and smashing a rock in the distance.
When Luo reappeared, he was already high in the sky.
The famous Famous Sword [Onikiri] was drawn once more, carrying the spatial slashing ability unique to the [Op-Op Fruit], and swiftly slashed towards Doflamingo's forehead.
Judging from Law's stance, he seemed to intend to use this strike to split Doflamingo's head open!
The blade of the Famous Sword [Onikiri] traced a sharp trajectory in mid-air, emitting a "whooshing" sound like crying, and struck Doflamingo directly in the forehead.
However.
Unlike his usual smooth and unobstructed "cutting" sensation, this time Luo felt as if his [Onikiri] had struck a hard rock.
Clang!
Law's Famous Sword, [Onikiri], struck Doflamingo's forehead, producing a crisp, clear clanging sound.
Look closely.
A jet-black color appeared on Doflamingo's forehead—it was [Armament Haki]!
As for the [Op-Op Fruit]—and indeed all other Devil Fruit.
The power of [Haki] can always have a restraining effect on it.
Even though Law's [Op-Op Fruit] is hailed as the "ultimate fruit".
However, when the target's [Haki] level is too high.
Law's [Op-Op Fruit] also cannot cause a "cutting" effect on the target.
Doflamingo's level of Haki wouldn't even be considered top-tier in the New World.
But for Luo, who was just starting out...
Doflamingo's Armament Haki is like an invincible "Wall of Sighs"!
Law's Famous Sword, [Onikiri], struck Doflamingo's head, but instead of causing any damage, it sent Doflamingo's head slamming downwards like a baseball.
Using the power of Luo's sword strike.
Doflamingo's head reconnected to his headless body.
The next moment.
Doflamingo extended his right hand and once again released several thin threads, almost invisible to the naked eye, which shot towards Law in the sky.
Luo brandished his Famous Sword, [Onikiri], attempting to sever the threads shooting towards him.
But these threads were far too fine.
Without mastering the power of Observation Haki, Law couldn't even see the location of all the threads.
Puff puff --
Several threads were inserted into Luo's body.
The next moment.
Luo's expression suddenly changed, because he realized that he had lost control of his body.
"Parasite String!"
Doflamingo habitually tucked his index and ring fingers in, only raising his thumb, middle, and little fingers, like a special piano-playing gesture, directly manipulating Law's body.
"Get down!"
Doflamingo suddenly pulled his right hand downwards.
Law's body was violently pulled down from the sky and crashed into Storm, Nami, and Perona.
At the same time.
Doflamingo's body soared into the sky like a Doflamingo taking flight.
The threads he just launched weren't just for casting "Parasite String," but also to conceal his true tactical objective—
"Cloud Path!"
The threads released by Doflamingo directly connected with the white clouds in the sky.
Using these silk threads, he soared straight into the sky.
At the same time.
Doflamingo didn't forget to extend his empty, long-prepared left hand towards Law, whom he had pulled down, as well as Storm, Nami, and the others.
"Birdcage!!"
Countless threads erupted from Doflamingo's left hand, like a volcanic eruption.
Thousands upon thousands of threads fell like a meteor shower, forming an enormous, arc-shaped Birdcage in mid-air, trapping Storm, Law, and the others inside.
Even the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and the black dog Ichi, who were lying prostrate on the ground, and even the innocent Bepo, were not spared by Doflamingo. He used the "Birdcage" to trap almost everyone present inside.
The only target that Doflamingo overlooked was Baby5 on the other side.
Doflamingo grabbed the white cloud in the sky with his right hand, released and maintained the "Birdcage" with his left hand, and stretched out his right foot, releasing a strong thread that directly connected to Baby 5 below.
"Young Master!"
With a gasp, Baby5 was caught by the threads released by Doflamingo, and she was sent flying into the sky.
"Doflamingo!!"
Luo stared furiously at Doflamingo flying away in the sky, letting out an extremely angry roar.
However, his body is still under the control of the "Parasite String".
Doflamingo manipulated Law's body like a puppet, smashing it directly towards Storm and the others.
We don't seek to harm the enemy, we only seek to delay them!
Doflamingo had worked incredibly hard to create this rare opportunity.
All he wanted to do now was escape!
Escape!
No matter where you are.
As long as we escape from the White Dragon!
As long as we escape this island!
As long as we can escape!
Doflamingo's mind is now completely focused on escaping.
As for how to get revenge on White Dragon?
Beasts Kaido!
Beasts Kaido can definitely provide protection!
Doflamingo was determined that if he could escape alive, he would definitely go back to Wano Country and ask Beasts Kaido for help!
The situation on the field changed too quickly.
Law was violently pulled down by Doflamingo and slammed into Storm and the others.
Bepo rushed forward just in time and caught Law before he could hit Storm and the others.
However, Law was still being controlled by Doflamingo's "Parasite String," unable to unleash his full power or even move.
"ROOM!"
Law forcibly activated the power of the [Op-Op Fruit], first severing the transparent threads attached to his body, and then directly charging towards Doflamingo in the sky.
However, Luo's definition of "ROOM" is too narrow.
When he teleported into the sky...
Doflamingo was almost touching the clouds in the sky, completely flying out of Law's attack range.
Law watched Doflamingo's retreating figure disappear into the horizon, then fell dejectedly onto the island below.
Bepo originally wanted to hug its Captain.
Unfortunately, Doflamingo's "Birdcage" firmly blocked Bepo's claw attacks, preventing it from escaping.
Luo's body slammed directly into the Birdcage, then bounced off the sturdy Birdcage and landed on the ground of Minion Island, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Captain!"
Bepo looked at Luo with a mixture of nervousness and worry.
"What a pity."
The next moment, Storm's sigh rang in Luo's ears.
"I gave you a chance, but you failed! Luo."
Luo instinctively got up and turned to look at Storm.
As long as the White Dragon is willing to take action--
Storm seemed to have guessed what Luo was thinking.
Or perhaps...
He never intended for Doflamingo to escape!
Separated by a sturdy Birdcage.
Storm glanced at Doflamingo, who was about to fly away from Minion Island, and his eyes narrowed instantly.
Boom--
A grotesque, twisted arc of black and red electricity erupted from Storm's body, sweeping across the sky with lightning speed, precisely locking onto Doflamingo and Baby 5 who were about to fly away.
[Conqueror's Haki]!
Doflamingo was completely unaware of the Conqueror's Haki attacking from behind.
He felt an unprecedented mental shock erupt in his brain.
It was only a brief moment.
Doflamingo's eyes rolled back, and he immediately lost consciousness.
Baby5, who was rescued in time, was also knocked unconscious by Storm's [Conqueror's Haki].
Doflamingo, who was about to escape, plummeted from the sky like a Doflamingo with broken wings.
At the same time.
The "Birdcage" that Doflamingo had just released also lost its effect and disappeared as the Devil Fruit User lost consciousness.
Storm only glanced at it.
He glared at Shichibukai until he was knocked unconscious!
Served at midnight.
Goodnight everyone.