Come, Let's Settle This Fair and Square!

"It's already this late, Doflamingo shouldn't be sending anyone to look for us, right?" Merry said.

Looking at the already darkening sky, Merry felt that the chances of Doflamingo coming were extremely slim.

After all... visibility on the sea is very low after dark, which is not ideal for combat.

"That's true, but we can't let our guard down," Usopp said seriously.

Who knows if Doflamingo might launch a surprise attack while they're relaxed?

Therefore, it's better to be cautious.

Seeing that Usopp had already said that, Merry couldn't say anything more.

There's really no need to be so nervous.

Leaning against the wall, Xi Yan said, "We're not weak."

If that guy really dares to launch a surprise attack, it would actually save them trouble.

After all... with his strength, taking down a Shichibukai shouldn't be a problem.

Seeing that Xi Yan had said so, Merry gradually relaxed.

That makes sense. Xi Yan is someone who can fight against Marine Admiral, so how could he possibly be afraid of a mere Shichibukai?

So there's no need for her to be so nervous; she should just follow the plan.

"Speaking of which... what do you think Doflamingo will choose?" Perona asked curiously.

"Resigning from the Shichibukai and going to war with the Four Emperors are neither good options for that guy," Brook said. "Generally speaking, he wouldn't choose either."

"But if he doesn't choose, Caesar will die."

"Yohohohoho~"

"So, under normal circumstances, he should be coming after us," Brook said with a chuckle.

Neither option is acceptable to Doflamingo, a Shichibukai, so the chances of them being hunted down are much higher.

Upon hearing Brook's response, Usopp became even more nervous.

"So, that means we'll still clash with that guy on the high seas, right?" Usopp swallowed hard.

Even with Xi Yan around, the prospect of conflict with a force like the Shichibukai... is still quite nerve-wracking.

Perona glanced at Usopp speechlessly upon hearing this. When would this guy ever amount to anything?

"I already said it's not certain."

"Anyway, that guy better not come." Usopp coughed lightly, then raised his head and said, "Otherwise, Captain Usopp will definitely take care of him!"

However, he seemed somewhat lacking in confidence.

Perona rolled her eyes at the sight. This guy...

"To be honest, I'm also quite curious about what Doflamingo will do," Xi Yan said, stroking his chin.

He knew a bit about Doflamingo; he was a ruthless and ambitious man.

What would such a person do when faced with a desperate situation?

He was really curious.

"We'll find out about this first thing tomorrow morning," Luo said expressionlessly.

As for now?

They only need to guard against a surprise attack from Doflamingo; everything else is secondary.

Anyway, everything will be clear by tomorrow morning.

"That's true."

Xi Yan nodded, which could be interpreted as agreement with Luo's words.

There's no point in dwelling on this now, so Xi Yan temporarily suppressed the thought.

Just then, Kin'emon grabbed his weapon and chased after Zoro, hacking away at him.

"You bastard!" Kin'emon roared, "Come and fight me fair and square!"

"Hello!"

"Don't cut me!"

Seeing the flames flying towards him, Caesar's eyes bulged out of their sockets in fright. He scrambled to Xi Yan's side, terrified that the opponent's strike would kill him.

After glancing at Caesar, Xi Yan withdrew his gaze and then focused on Kin'emon and Zoro.

Why did these two guys start fighting?

"I already told you," Zoro said while dodging attacks, "There's a reason for this!"

"Hey, stop!"

"I won't stop!"

Kin'emon angrily retorted, "I really misjudged you!"

"What exactly happened?"

Nami looked at Kin'emon with confusion, unable to discern the source of his anger.

"We don't know either," Merry said, shaking her head.

The two of them suddenly started fighting, and neither of them knew why.

"There's a reason for this," Zoro said, his head throbbing.

Sanji, who had just come out of the kitchen, watched Kin'emon chasing Zoro with interest and said, "Oh~"

"Did that bastard with the Green Algae Head get into a fight with the samurai of Wano Country?"

"Chop him up! Chop him up!"

Zoro:...

What kind of sarcastic remarks is this bastard making?

"Shut up!"

Nami glared at Sanji first, then looked at Kin'emon and said, "So... can you tell me what happened?"

At the very least, they need to know why these two people started fighting, otherwise they won't know how to handle the situation.

"That bastard stole the treasure of Wano Country!" Kin'emon roared. "It's that Katana at his waist, the Famous Sword of the Ryuma, Shusui!"

The thought of his country's national National Treasure being stolen filled Kin'emon with rage, making him want to kill the bastard in front of him.

That's the treasure of their Wano Country!

"I already told you, I didn't steal it," Zoro said through gritted teeth. "Someone gave it to me!"

"How is that possible!"

Kin'emon roared, "Ryuma died hundreds of years ago!"

Under these circumstances, how could I possibly give the knife to Lord Zoro?

"Hundreds of years ago..."

Zoro was also taken aback for a moment, then thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed true.

However, he did fight Ryuma back then, and the sword was indeed given to him by Ryoma.

So what he said is also correct!

"We can all testify," said Xi Yan, arms crossed. "Zoro's Swords was indeed given to him by someone else."

Upon hearing this, Kin'emon stopped attacking Zoro and frowned.

"So... I really misunderstood Lord Zoro?"

"Of course," Xi Yan nodded.

Zoro looked at Kin'emon with some displeasure and said, "So, can't you listen to what I'm saying?"

He had been insisting from the beginning that he hadn't stolen anything from other countries, but this guy just wouldn't believe him.

Not only that, they chased him and hacked at him all the way... That's incredible!

"I'm sorry, Lord Zoro," Kin'emon said awkwardly.

Having realized he had wronged Zoro, Kin'emon honestly apologized.

As for who gave Zoro the sword?

He was a little embarrassed to ask any more questions.

'I'll ask again when I have another chance,' Kin'emon thought to himself.

Seeing that Kin'emon did not continue to ask where the sword came from, Xi Yan did not continue to explain.

After all... there's a high chance that Moria stole this sword and Ryuma's corpse from Wano Country!

But it would be impolite to say such things out loud, so it's better to keep them to yourself.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan turned and glanced at Perona, while Perona also glanced at Xi Yan at that moment.

Their eyes met briefly in the air before they silently looked away, clearly thinking the same thing.

'Thank goodness this guy doesn't know what Lord Moria did,' Perona thought somewhat awkwardly.

Otherwise, this guy might do something even more irrational.

Ah~

"I'm not playing anymore."

Sanji gave a disappointed look and said, "Looks like we won't get to see that Green Algae Head get beaten up."

Zoro:???

"Are you trying to start a fight, Perverted Kappa!" Zoro roared.

What do you mean by "I can't bear to see him get beaten up"?

Does that bastard Sanji really want to see him get beaten up?

"Hey, I'm not going to get beaten up because of a knife," Sanji said with a smirk.

Zoro:...

I suddenly really want to punch this bastard.

"Hey, how many of you want a midnight snack?" Sanji glanced at the others and said, "I'll make some for you."

Although it's past dinnertime, Doflamingo might launch a surprise attack in the middle of the night, so it's best to have some late-night snacks to help conserve energy.

"I'll eat! I'll eat!"

Luffy and Merry excitedly raised their hands and asked, "What are we having for supper?"

"Pizza~"

"Wow!"

Luffy and Merry's eyes immediately lit up, and their mouths watered uncontrollably, clearly thinking about the taste of that food.

We want to eat!

Okay~

"Pida..."

Kin'emon, having sheathed his weapon, glanced at Sanji and said, "I don't know what it is, but food made by that man must be incredibly delicious."

Count me in!

"Oh~"

Sanji chuckled and nodded, then continued, "Is anyone else here?"

Yes, yes!

"And me too."

Caesar cautiously raised his hand and said, "Although I'm a prisoner, I should still be entitled to a midnight snack, right...?"

Although he had already eaten dinner, the food the man had prepared was so delicious that he wanted to have some more.

"You?"

Sanji glanced at Caesar with some disdain, then nodded and said, "Alright, just wait."

Although he disliked Caesar, since the guy was now on their ship, he couldn't let the bastard go hungry.

So... let him eat some.

Caesar breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Luckily, this guy was a man who valued the spirit of a chef, otherwise he really wouldn't have been able to eat this.

"Let's go then."

Xi Yan grabbed Caesar and followed the others towards the kitchen, intending to wait for Sanji to finish preparing the food.

"That..."

Caesar said quietly, "I can actually just wait on the deck."

That way, when Doflamingo arrives, he can rescue him without anyone noticing.

And then... what awaits these guys is the end of the world!

"Is that so?"

Xi Yan looked at Caesar with a half-smile and said, "That way you can be secretly rescued, right?"

Caesar, having his little scheme seen through, immediately shut his mouth.

After all, he didn't want to keep getting beaten up.

"We can't leave you alone on deck," Luo said expressionlessly to Caesar. "You're a valuable asset."

Caesar saw through his little scheme, so he wouldn't let him succeed.

"Cut."

Caesar spat in annoyance upon hearing this, then thought to himself, 'Just you wait, you bastards!'

Once Doflamingo rescues him, he will do everything in his power to get revenge on these guys!

He will repay the suffering he has endured a thousandfold!

As if he had read Caesar's mind, Luo snorted dismissively.

Does Caesar really think he can return to Doflamingo's side unscathed?

Stop joking, okay?!

From the moment they captured him, he lost his right to live.

The only difference is when they die.

After letting out a cold laugh, Luo turned around and followed Xi Yan into the kitchen, where they sat down together on the long sofa.

Caesar:...

I feel like I'm being mocked again.

"Don't forget to take this guy's heart out," Xi Yan said, glancing at Caesar who seemed lost in thought. "Otherwise, this guy might get restless."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Luo nodded and said.

How could he possibly forget this?

They just haven't taken action yet.

He will rip out the other person's heart when he sets off tomorrow morning.

Upon hearing Xi Yan and Luo's conversation, Caesar shuddered, then looked at the two of them excitedly and said, "You can't do this!"

If Law takes his heart, then even if Doflamingo rescues him, it won't make any difference!

After all... Law, who has his heart in his grasp, can kill him at any time!

"You have no choice." Luo looked at Caesar expressionlessly and said, "Don't forget who you are now."

They actually dared to make demands... Who gave them the courage?

If this guy weren't still useful, he would have killed him long ago.

Caesar:...

That's true, but as a prisoner, can't he make some requests?

It worked perfectly fine when I talked to that Black Leg Sanji before.

"Did Sanji's words give you some kind of illusion?" Xi Yan chuckled and asked.

Caesar did not answer the question, but his expression certainly conveyed that meaning.

"You're overthinking it," Usopp chimed in. "Sanji just doesn't want to see others go hungry, but that doesn't mean you can make demands of us."

As someone who has been with the crew all along, Usopp knows Sanji very well what kind of person he is.

Caesar, however, looked puzzled. Did he not want to see others go hungry?

What kind of bizarre personality does this person have?

"So I advise you to behave yourself," Xi Yan said, squinting at Caesar. "Otherwise, we wouldn't mind teaching you a lesson first."

Caesar:...

Okay, okay, is that how it is?

Then him!

Then he should just behave himself!

Having witnessed the power of the Xi Yan, Caesar resolutely chose to follow his heart.

"They've actually calmed down, huh?" Perona said with a regretful look, "Then it seems I won't need to intervene."

She had originally planned to use the Negative Ghost to make Caesar realize his current predicament, but the other party had become obedient so quickly.

Then forget it, let him off the hook.

Caesar:???

Isn't he an important bargaining chip?

Why do they all want to teach him a lesson, you bastard!