Little Guy

Looking at the Den Den Mushi whose call had been ended, a hint of emotion appeared on Sanji's face.

Nami's strength is getting stronger and stronger.

"Hey, they're here!"

"Damn it, are they pursuing us again?"

Glancing at the people chasing after them, Sanji said with some annoyance, "They're like persistent ghosts."

"Let's go, let's go in another direction," Violet said.

"No, I'll take care of them first."

As he spoke, Sanji put the Den Den Mushi back in his pocket and continued, "Otherwise, they'll keep chasing and beating me up."

Although these guys aren't very strong, the weapons they carry could potentially harm Miss Violet!

This was not something he wanted to see, so he wanted to deal with all of these guys first.

After letting out a cold snort, Sanji quickly charged towards those people.

"The Shoulder Meat!"

"Leg meat!"

"Pork tenderloin!"

"All Burn Feast!!!"

"Bump!"

"Bump!"

"Bump!"

The powerful, sweeping kicks sent the oblivious enemies flying into the air, hurtling towards a distant alley.

Soon, thanks to Sanji's efforts, all of these guys were kicked to the ground by Sanji.

After finishing this task, Sanji quickly returned to Violet's side and said, "Miss Violet, let's go."

"Um... okay."

Violet glanced at the fallen men before looking away, then said with some emotion, "Sanji, you're incredibly strong."

Although these guys are just small fry, the sheer number of small fry we've encountered lately is staggering, which poses a considerable threat!

So Sanji is indeed very strong.

"A knight's strength naturally needs to be quite Lihai to protect the princess," Sanji said with a smile.

Upon hearing Sanji's words, Violet's expression became somewhat complicated.

If I had to say, she is indeed a princess of Dressrosa.

But because of Doflamingo, she is now a stray dog...

Thinking of this, Violet sighed silently.

But in order not to affect Sanji, Violet suppressed these thoughts, forced a smile, and said, "Princess and all that... Sanji, you really know how to compliment people."

After saying that, Violet turned to the side and stopped talking about it.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the Green Bit."

"Good."

Sanji quickly followed Violet out of the alley and onto the main street.

This time, no Donquixote Family soldiers chased after them, which greatly relieved the two of them.

"Sanji," Violet suddenly said, "I don't know what grudge you have against Doflamingo, but if it's too dangerous, abandon your plans and leave Dressrosa."

Since the Tontatta Tribe can destroy the Donquixote Family anyway, it doesn't matter whether Sanji and his Sanji destroy the Factory or not.

"Don't worry about us, Miss Violet ~"

Sanji gave Violet a thumbs up and said, "We're very strong!"

Since Sanji had already said that, Violet couldn't say anything more.

Oh well, let it be.

"Alright, Miss Violet, let's go." Sanji chuckled, taking Violet's hand and saying, "Let's get to the Green Bit to find Nami and the others as soon as possible."

The implication is that you'll come with us then.

Violet pursed her lips upon hearing this. Had this man still not given up on the idea of her leaving with him?

This time, Violet didn't say anything, but simply let Sanji pull her along.

'Alright, I'll send him there first, then I'll go back to Dressrosa.'

With that thought in mind, Violet composed herself and left with Sanji.

Sanji, however, didn't look at Violet's expression. Instead, he lowered his head and took out the Den Den Mushi from his pocket, clearly intending to contact the others.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Franky and his two companions were heading towards the Flower Field, buying some food along the way.

He looked like he was taking Merry on a picnic, but Merry didn't seem to mind.

"Is it really alright for us to travel at such a leisurely pace?" Merry asked.

After saying that, she picked up a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth, looking just like a little hamster—it was incredibly cute.

Kyros did not speak upon hearing this, but instead turned to look at Franky.

"What are you looking at me for?" Franky rolled his eyes and said, "I'm already going full speed ahead, okay?"

Ultimately, he only wasted a little time shopping; the rest of the time he was rushing at full speed.

Seeing that Franky had already said that, Kyros could no longer say anything.

Merry nodded in understanding, then continued eating.

"Hey, soldier, how far is that Flower Field?"

Franky glanced at the street ahead but didn't see anything that resembled Flower Field.

"It'll be here soon, just around the corner..."

Kyros could finish speaking, the Den Den Mushi in Franky's arms suddenly rang.

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Den Den Mushi?"

A hint of doubt appeared in Franky's eyes. Who would contact him at this time?

"Kaga ~"

"Hello, this is Franky."

"I am Sanji."

"It's you."

Franky smiled and said, "So you've already caught the thief who stole the sword for Zoro?"

After saying that, Franky turned his head and took a sip of the cola that Merry handed him, looking quite pleased with himself.

Merry also enjoyed feeding her companion and laughed happily.

"You mean this...?"

Sanji's expression turned somewhat awkward at the mention of knives.

He separated from Zoro and Perona halfway there, so how could they not have found the sword?

"What's wrong?"

Franky looked at the Den Den Mushi with a puzzled expression. Why did that look... a little awkward?

Did Sanji not go chasing the sword with Zoro and the others?

"Cough."

Sanji lightly, then said, "I separated from Zoro and the others halfway there, so Zoro don't know if they found his sword."

Franky, who was eating, paused slightly, then gave a speechless look, clearly not expecting such a thing to happen.

How could they separate halfway through?

"But that's not important."

Sanji didn't intend to continue the topic. Anyway, Zoro was quite strong and wouldn't be killed anytime soon, so he wasn't particularly worried about the idiot's safety.

As for how to find the way out of here?

With Miss Perona around, even an idiot like Zoro won't get lost.

Sanji then continued, "You're with Luffy and the others now, right?"

"No, that's not true."

Franky shook his head and said, "Right now, it's just me and Merry."

"That's right~"

Merry, perched on Franky's shoulders, leaned closer with a smile and said, "Now it's just the two of us together."

Sanji:???

What do you mean by "it's just the two of them together now"?

When I left, weren't Luffy and Xi Yan with the two of them?

He was just thinking that after contacting Franky, he could tell Luffy and Xi Yan what he knew, but they've separated too?

What... what were they thinking?!

However, considering that he was the same way, Sanji gave up on making sarcastic remarks, since he was the same way himself.

Seeing that Sanji didn't continue speaking, Franky asked, "By the way, Sanji, where have you been wandering around?"

Instead of chasing after the sword with Zoro, he ran off to somewhere else...

Has this guy found the Factory's location?

"Me?"

Sanji paused for a moment, then turned to look at Violet, his eyes sparkling with hearts, and said, "I've fallen in love!"

Merry:???

Franky:!!!

Merry stared at the Den Den Mushi with a puzzled look on her face. What did it mean to fall in love?

Is it like the situation between Xi Yan and Hancock's sister?

Could it be... that Sanji broke up with Zoro because he found true love?

Franky stared blankly at the Den Den Mushi, clearly not expecting Sanji to say something like that.

However, considering the guy's personality, Franky thought it made sense.

Then, he grinned and said, "Congratulations!"

Congratulations on finding your true love!

"Ah, congratulations to you too!"

Sanji grinned, his Kakuzu to the back of his head.

Violet looked at Sanji with a helpless expression. Why was this idiot saying such things at a time like this?

Shouldn't he have told his companions about what was happening here?

Sure enough, men in love are all idiots!

But... she doesn't seem to dislike this feeling at all~

Thinking of this, Violet laughed.

Sanji, noticing Violet's smile, immediately became even more excited.

Ah~

This is love!

"Speaking of Sanji," Franky suddenly said seriously, "I'm almost at the Factory."

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Sanji's eyes lit up.

If he could really blow up the Factory, then his idea would come true!

That will allow them to reverse the tide and put Doflamingo in a precarious situation!

"Ah, yes."

Franky nodded and said, "However... the situation there seems a bit complicated; it's not like we can just leave after blowing it up."

Although Kyros did not tell him the whole story, he was able to deduce some of the issues from some of the other man's words.

"The situation is somewhat complicated?"

Sanji paused, wondering if there was something special there.

No, now is not the time to dwell on such things.

Having understood this, Sanji said, "Let's not dwell on that now, Franky. I need to tell you everything I know."

"Doflamingo, he..."

Before Sanji speaking, Franky interjected, "You're talking about Doflamingo not resigning from the Shichibukai, right? I've already seen today's special edition."

"Yes, we saw it."

Merry took out the newspaper she had just received and said, "It clearly states in the newspaper that the news of Doflamingo resigning from the Shichibukai is False Report."

Although they didn't know how that bastard managed to do such a thing, they were definitely all fooled by Doflamingo.

She then continued, "In this way, Doflamingo has completely seized the initiative!"

"If he can still get Caesar back, then we've all worked for nothing."

"That's true." Sanji said with a grim expression.

Just like Merry said, if Doflamingo really manages to take Caesar back, then all their efforts over the past few weeks will have been in vain.

No... things will get even worse then, because they'll face that bastard Doflamingo's revenge!

Although they are not afraid of Doflamingo in terms of raw strength, who knows if that guy might resort to underhanded tactics?

For example... offering a huge reward for their heads!

Even though they're not afraid of bounty hunters, they still get annoyed!

"So we need to find a way to turn the tide!" Franky said seriously.

What are you planning to do?

"I need to strike first and blow up Doflamingo's Factory. That way, I can turn the tide!"

After saying that, Franky paused for a moment, then grinned and said, "You've come to the Flower Field too, kid. Let's go blow up the Factory together."

Sanji:???

Flower Field?

What Flower Field?

"Where is this place that's like a fairy tale world?" Sanji asked.

Why would such a fairytale-like place exist?

"I've never been either," Franky said. "But... I think it should be nice."

After all, it's a place that's like something out of Fairy Tale.

Sanji's lips twitched upon hearing this. "What are you talking about if you've never been there?"

No, now is not the time to talk about these things.

"Oh, right, I just contacted Nami and the others." Sanji said seriously, "They just defeated a Donquixote Family executive."

"Really? That's great!" Franky laughed and said, "They're truly something else!"

They truly are partners who have trained for two years; their strength is getting stronger and stronger!

"Yes, that's truly impressive," Sanji said with some emotion. "When I received this information, I was worried that they might be in danger, but they solved the problem themselves."

It seems everyone here is incredibly strong.

Franky rolled his eyes after hearing Sanji's words.

"Do you think Nami is still the little girl who needed protection two years ago?" Franky said. "After eating the Cloud Cloud Fruit, her destructive power is astonishing."

If she wanted to, she could clear out a large number of enemies in a very short time, making her map-clearing ability second only to Xi Yan and Luffy!

For someone like that, taking down the Donquixote Family's officials wouldn't be difficult.

"That's right."

Merry said with a grin, "Sanji, we're both very strong now!"

Not only has Nami become stronger, but this little girl who used to need protection has also become incredibly powerful!

Now, she is a spirit of nature!