Still Trying to Kill Two Birds with One Stone, Huh?!

Franky thought about it carefully and realized that with Xi Yan around, Luffy's chances of causing trouble would be much smaller.

Thinking this through, Franky nodded and said, "Alright, you two can go together then."

Upon hearing this, Luffy grinned and said, "Franky, I'm leaving the Factory to you and Merry, okay?"

"Of course, no problem!"

Franky gave a thumbs up and said, "As long as Xi Yan's clone can find the Factory's location, I can take it down in one wave!"

He was quite confident in the power of his laser.

Therefore, destroying the Factory is definitely not a problem.

"I'm fine with it too," Merry nodded.

"Profound!"

"Then I'll leave it to you guys!" Luffy grinned, showing his teeth.

It's so great to have such a reliable group of partners.

"Leave it to us with confidence~"

"Super!"

Franky struck his signature pose again, his expression radiating confidence.

"Profound!"

Luffy nodded, then turned and pulled Xi Yan along, saying, "Let's go, let's go participate in the duel tournament!"

This time, Xi Yan didn't move. Instead, he thoughtfully looked back in the direction they had left in.

Seeing this, Luffy asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"I suddenly thought of another possibility," Xi Yan said, stroking his chin. "Do you think it's possible that the Navy isn't entirely on Doflamingo's side?"

"What's the meaning?"

Several question marks immediately popped up above Luffy's head: What did he mean by saying the Navy and Doflamingo weren't on the same page?

Haven't they already established a cooperative relationship?

Franky looked at Xi Yan with a puzzled expression and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"It just feels a little strange," Xi Yan said.

"Strangeness?"

"Um."

Recalling Fujitora's actions at the time, Xi Yan said, "Let's overturn our previous ideas and build a new hypothesis."

"For example... the Navy wants to deal with Doflamingo as well!"

"Thinking about it this way, doesn't it make sense for the Marine Admiral not to touch us?"

"After all, if we were to fight Doflamingo, the Navy could reap the benefits."

From the Navy's perspective, Doflamingo will definitely come after the Straw Hat Pirates, so the two groups will inevitably clash sooner or later.

In this situation... would the navy benefit?

The answer is yes!

If Doflamingo is defeated or severely injured, they can then take the opportunity to eliminate Doflamingo as well!

"Is that even possible?" Franky asked doubtfully. "Given that Doflamingo is cooperating with the Navy, would the Navy really target him?"

Franky had a feeling the Navy wouldn't do something like that.

"That's true, but who knows if the Navy might actually want to arrest this notorious pirate who has stepped down from his Shichibukai position?" Xi Yan said. "After all, from other people's perspective, Doflamingo has already stepped down from his Shichibukai."

"In this situation, even if the Navy secretly turns against Doflamingo and arrests him, the other Shichibukai won't be able to find fault, right?"

The Navy's decision not to take action against the Shichibukai is based on the premise that the other party is also Shichibukai. This is also to prevent the other Shichibukai from overthinking and doing something irrational.

But... if the other party is no longer Shichibukai, then the Navy naturally doesn't need to worry about anything!!

In this situation, the navy might actually do something secretly.

Listening to Xi Yan's explanation, Franky showed a thoughtful expression, while Merry asked curiously, "Would the Navy really do something like this?"

"Don't think so highly of the Navy," Xi Yan said. "Besides, Doflamingo resigned from the Shichibukai first, so it's normal for the Navy to have their own thoughts."

From the Navy's perspective, Doflamingo's resignation Shichibukai was a slap in the face to them!

And their subsequent desire to become Shichibukai was, in their eyes, another slap in the face!

Therefore, the navy's dissatisfaction is entirely reasonable.

Listening to Xi Yan's explanation, Merry nodded. It seemed she had indeed oversimplified things.

"So, the Navy is planning to kill two birds with one stone?" Franky frowned.

It has to be said, the Navy's appetite is truly enormous.

Not only do they want to capture the Spade Pirates and the Straw Hat Pirates, but they also have their eyes on Doflamingo... That's quite an appetite!

Aren't they afraid of overdoing it and dying from their own greed?

"The possibility is not small," Xi Yan said. "However, this is actually advantageous for us."

"How so?"

"Because that way the navy won't attack us immediately," Xi Yan explained. "In that case... we'll have more room to maneuver!"

If the previous Marine Admiral had attacked them the moment he saw them, they would have been in a difficult position to continue their plan.

After all, a war has already broken out; how could they possibly carry out a mission so quietly?

But since the Navy has chosen to stand by and do nothing, then... they can continue to cause trouble!

Franky understood what Xi Yan meant, and he smiled, "So... it's actually in our favor."

At least that's how it seems from Xi Yan's analysis.

"Shouldn't we make some preparations?" Merry asked.

Although she didn't know what to prepare, she felt she should still ask.

Xi Yan pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then shook his head and said, "There's no need for that for now. Let's proceed according to the plan."

"Luffy the Bullfighting Arena to find the Diamond Fruit. You two, work with my clone to find the Factory and destroy it."

"Is everything alright?"

This last question was, of course, asking the two of them if they were confident about sabotaging the Factory.

"No problem!" Franky gave a thumbs up and said, "Leave it to us."

"That's right!"

Little Merry also raised her head, indicating that they had no problem handling this matter.

Seeing this, Xi Yan smiled, reached out and patted the little guy's head, saying, "You're so reliable."

Upon hearing Xi Yan's praise, Merry showed a slightly embarrassed expression, clearly a little shy.

Franky accepted Xi Yan's praise quite naturally, after all... he was a reliable person, wasn't he!

"However, if you encounter something beyond your control, you must summon me immediately," Xi Yan instructed.

After all, there's a Marine Admiral here, so we still need to be cautious.

"Won't this expose you?" Merry asked worriedly.

"We can't just stand by and watch you all fall into crisis," Xi Yan said.

He cared more about the safety of his companions than about hiding himself.

"Okay, I understand!" Merry smiled and said, "If I encounter a truly Lihai enemy, I will summon you!"

Since Xi Yan had specifically instructed her on this matter, she had no reason to hesitate.

If you encounter a powerful enemy, just use Summoning Technique!

"Good."

"Can we go now?" Luffy called out from afar, turning back. "Don't be too late or you'll miss registration."

Xi Yan:...

After glancing at Luffy, who had already walked away, Xi Yan was immediately rendered speechless.

This guy is really something...

"They're here! They're here!"

Meanwhile, on the other side...

After Zoro and his crew chased the Fairies out of the restaurant, they lost her in the streets, which greatly annoyed Perona.

"Damn it, if it could fly, how could it have gotten away?" Perona said, annoyed.

Now, catching up with that guy won't be an easy task.

"Then why don't you just use a ghost?" Zoro said without turning his head.

If the opponent had used a ghost, they definitely would have been able to catch that Fairies.

"That's true, but who could have imagined that Fairies would run so fast?"

She had originally planned that if she could capture the other party, she wouldn't need to easily reveal her Hollow-Hollow Fruit ability.

And then... things went wrong.

"And you..."

"Hey, you two!"

Sanji, who had caught up, looked at them with a headache and said, "Stop running around! We don't have time!"

"I knew there wasn't enough time, that's why I rushed out to find a knife!"

"It's just a knife, if it doesn't work out, then..."

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Zoro interrupted, his eyes widening. "How could I possibly abandon my sword for such a reason!"

That was the sword entrusted to him by the former Dragon Slayer Swordsman, how could he just give it up like that, you bastard!

"Then what do you suggest we do?" Sanji asked, his eyes wide as well. "Don't forget, it's almost three o'clock!"

They went ashore at noon and then had another meal, so they didn't have much time left.

"I know, so I'll find the sword as quickly as possible," Zoro said.

"I'm telling you, if you two keep talking nonsense, the thief will get away," Perona said.

After hearing what Perona said, Zoro gave up arguing with Sanji and began searching for the thief.

Sanji sighed helplessly. What could he say?

Then, Sanji seemed to notice something and showed a surprised expression.

"That... that one is?!"

"Have we found Fairies?" Zoro asked excitedly.

"No, that's not it." Sanji stared intently at Violet and said, "I've discovered a goddess."

"Ha?"

Zoro stared at Sanji with a completely bewildered expression, wondering what all this was all about.

After following Sanji's gaze, Zoro fell silent.

Is he really Color Cook?

Even at a time like this, this bastard's mind is still full of women.

"You've really gone too far," Perona said, looking at Sanji with disdain. "Have you forgotten the rumors about this country?"

"Don't forget what the women of this country are capable of!"

Although this Color Cook was really annoying, as a partner, she felt it was necessary to remind this idiot.

"That's right." Zoro nodded in agreement and said, "Someone like you can easily lose his life."

As a crewmate, he knew Sanji's personality all too well, and therefore also knew exactly what the women of this country would do to him.

"Mind your own business." Sanji said without turning his head, looking at Violet who had given him a flirtatious wink. "I'd be willing to be stabbed to death by a beauty like that~"

As he spoke, Sanji unconsciously began to move forward, intending to get a closer look at Violet's dance.

Zoro shook his head upon seeing this; if the guy wanted to do it, he might as well let him.

"Let's go," Zoro said. "Let's go find the sword first."

"Profound!"

Perona replied cheerfully, leaving Zoro somewhat puzzled.

What is she so happy about?

Although he didn't know what was going on, Zoro quickly left with Perona.

Do you know where to chase them?

"My gut tells me the knife is over there," Zoro said, pointing to the side.

"Let's go then."

"Um."

Soon, Zoro and Perona left, leaving Sanji behind, his eyes sparkling with hearts as he watched Violet Sanji.

The dance ended quickly, and Violet casually tossed the rose in her hand to Sanji.

After Sanji finished speaking, Violet winked at Sanji again.

"Ah!!!"

"My heart!"

Sanji, clutching his heart and with hearts gleaming in his eyes, exclaimed, "Is this love?!"

As if conjuring up some pink-hued images, Sanji excitedly began to twist his body.

But as he twisted and turned, he realized that Zoro and Perona, who had been standing next to him, were gone.

"Huh?"

"Eh!!!"

Sanji's eyes widened immediately upon seeing the empty space behind him.

Where did those two people go?

"Oh no, we've lost them!"

That's awkward.

However, Sanji quickly realized that with Miss Perona around, Zoro wouldn't easily get lost, so there was no need to pay too much attention to him.

So... let him go and pursue his own happiness!

Thinking of this, Sanji excitedly turned his head to look in the direction where Violet had just been.

"Huh?"

Where are they?

Sanji was dumbfounded once again as he stared at the empty stage.

Is his sweet love about to leave him too?

After a moment of silence, Sanji shook his head and said, "It seems this love isn't meant for me."

After shaking his head, Sanji walked towards a side alley, intending to go back and find that idiot Kin'emon first.

"Speaking of which, what's with this alley?" Sanji looked around at the couples and said, "Why are there so many couples here?"

"Damn, I'm so envious!"

I wish he could be here with a couple too~

As if he had just thought of something, Sanji's face turned slightly red.

This scene was witnessed by the couples nearby.

Couple:???

Why is this man blushing as he looks at them?

What on earth is this guy thinking?

Although they didn't know what was going on, these people instinctively kept their distance from Sanji.

Sanji was puzzled; why were these people leaving?

Never mind, it has nothing to do with me anyway, so I'd better hurry up and go find someone.

As he pondered this, Sanji walked inside.

Just then, Violet emerged from a back door, her expression somewhat cautious.

He looked as if he was hiding from something.

But when she saw Sanji, she immediately had a relieved look on her face.

"Sir!"

Violet quickly approached Sanji, looking at him excitedly and saying, "We just met, right!"

"Ah?"

Seeing the woman tightly gripping his hands, Sanji didn't react at first, then excitedly exclaimed, "Ah, that's right, we have indeed met before!"

Not only had he seen it, he had also constantly imagined it in his mind!

"It's so good that you still remember me."

After Violet finished speaking, she glanced back and then said anxiously, "We'll talk about the explanation later, please hold me tight first!"

"Huh?"

"Eh!!!"

Sanji was completely dumbfounded when he saw Violet hug him tightly.

Is this... love?!