I'm... I'm so sorry to them

"That's right, toys!" Kyros said. "Those 'disappeared' Taxi Soldiers were all turned into toys by Sugar!"

"Those who are turned into toys will be forgotten."

Kyros's expression darkened at the thought of being turned into a toy.

Although the little girl seemed harmless, her abilities were terrifying.

"No wonder nobody found it strange," Franky said.

Those who are turned into toys are forgotten by the world, which is probably why no one feels anything is wrong.

Forgotten by the world?

Nicole Robin thought for a moment, then said, "So, you've forgotten who those people were turned into toys, right?"

"Yes," Kyros nodded.

Although he too was turned into a toy, he still couldn't remember who the other people who were turned into toys were.

"What a terrifying ability," Nico Robin murmured.

Making others forget their memories is terrifying enough, but even those turned into toys aren't spared... What a terrifying ability!

After all... the other side could potentially make two people who have lost their memories kill each other!!!

"However... I think that the moment everyone was turned into toys, they wouldn't forget their anger towards Doflamingo!" Kyros said in a deep voice, "That means there is still hope for this country!"

"Although Doflamingo buried everyone's will to rebel in the darkness, as long as someone can unleash it, that will to rebel can be transformed into the power to fight against the Donquixote Family!"

"And this number, representing tragedy, is the key to our battle!"

Kyros's idea was simple: if he could free those people, he could make them his helpers in the fight against Doflamingo!

Among these people, there must be some powerful individuals who were turned into toys by Doflamingo!

As long as these guys are willing to become a force against Doflamingo, then the Donquixote Family is nothing to fear.

"I see!"

Franky looked Satori and said, "So this is what you meant by 'chance of winning' before."

"Indeed, it's not easy to fight against the Shichibukai, but if all the toys in the country joined the army against Doflamingo, that would be a completely different story."

"Plus us... I think it's feasible!"

These beings could absolutely become a crucial force in their overthrow of Doflamingo's rule!

Thinking about this, Franky became somewhat excited.

"Hey, you wait a minute!!"

Usopp grabbed Franky's head and whispered in his ear, "Why do you suddenly want to take down Doflamingo?"

"Our goal is simply to destroy the Factory, isn't it?"

"If we succeed, we'll say goodbye to this country!"

This was their initial purpose in coming to this country; once they achieved that purpose, it was time to leave.

As for Doflamingo?

Ultimately, the Straw Hat Pirates don't need to confront this guy head-on, do they?

Although with Xi Yan around, they don't need to fear Doflamingo, the problem is... Xi Yan can't reveal his identity to make a move right now!

After all, if he were to reveal his identity, the beings he attracts would be many times more troublesome Doflamingo!

Therefore, to avoid getting himself and his companions killed, Usopp thought it best to avoid trouble.

Then he turned to Nico Robin and said, "You're right, aren't you, Robin?"

However, Nico Robin ignored him this time, instead saying with a somewhat gloomy expression, "We absolutely cannot let Doflamingo go!"

That bastard not only bullied these adorable little ones, but also did those terrible things, and most importantly... he almost caused the destruction of a country!

This incident reminded Nico Robin of her hometown, so Robin felt she couldn't let Doflamingo go.

Usopp:???

"Ha?!"

Usopp stared blankly at Nico Robin, wondering why even she was acting like this.

What happened to the agreement to destroy the Factory and then leave?

"Today is the long-awaited day of the final battle!" Leo exclaimed excitedly. "The events of this morning were the enemy's challenge, Uso Landu's appearance in our country was definitely not a coincidence. All of this is destiny!"

"So this time, victory will definitely belong to us!"

"Profound!"

The Tontatta cheered excitedly. With Uso Landu leading them, they were sure they could defeat the Donquixote Family and achieve final victory.

Usopp sighed helplessly upon hearing this, feeling utterly exhausted.

Then he turned to look at Kyros and asked, "What happened this morning?"

"It's about Doflamingo saying he wanted to abdicate."

"You mean this..." Usopp looked a little embarrassed and said, "Actually, that's us..."

Before Usopp could finish speaking, he noticed Kyros's expression darken, causing him to swallow his words. What was wrong?

"Can you imagine how happy we were when we heard this news?" Kyros said with a somber expression. "I thought it was a miracle!"

"But by noon, we saw the notification that False Report..."

"At that time, it was like we had fallen from heaven to hell!"

"So it's only natural that we, with this despair, set today as the day of the final battle!"

Finally, Kyros roared in anger, his whole body seemingly burning with rage.

Upon seeing this, Usopp and the others opened their mouths, unsure of what to say for a moment.

'I feel... really bad for these guys...'

After all, what happened this morning was because of them.

However, they really couldn't bring themselves to say it, because... saying it would affect their relationship, so they could only keep it to themselves for the time being.

After exchanging glances, they all tacitly looked away.

"Um..." Merry hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, this matter is..."

Seeing that Merry was about to tell the story, Perona quickly covered the little one's mouth and pulled her into her arms.

Kyros:???

"What's the meaning?"

Kyros looked at Perona with a puzzled expression. Why was she covering the little one's mouth?

"It's nothing," Perona coughed lightly and said, "I just wanted to hug her."

"That's right, that's right."

Usopp quickly said, "After all, Merry is so cute, it's perfectly normal to want to hug her, right?"

"Aha, ahahahaha."

In the end, Usopp started to laugh awkwardly, which made Kyros frown deeply.

He instinctively felt that the other party wasn't telling the truth, but when he thought about how the other party was one of their most important combat forces this time, he stopped thinking about it.

After all, taking things too seriously could affect the relationship between the two sides, which would be detrimental to today's decisive battle.

Kyros then turned and walked toward the others, intending to give them some more instructions.

Seeing this, Usopp and the others immediately breathed a sigh of relief; they were genuinely afraid that Merry would expose the matter.

Then, Perona leaned close to Merry's ear and whispered, "Merry, don't tell anyone about this."

"Why?"

Merry blinked in confusion. Shouldn't they have the right to know about this?

Perona paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "What we say now could easily affect today's battle."

After saying that, Perona paused for a moment, then continued, "If you really want to tell them, then wait until this battle is over, and then tell them in person."

Once they defeat Doflamingo, they can deal with those kids later; they probably won't care.

So Perona felt it was better to say it at that time.

"That's right."

Nicole Robin nodded in complete agreement; she thought so too.

Seeing that the two of them had said so, Merry didn't say anything more, but nodded to indicate that she understood.

When do we depart?

Zoro said expressionlessly, "I can't wait to chop something down."

Although he's a tough guy and wouldn't express it as directly as Nico Robin and the others, he's still very unhappy with Doflamingo's actions.

So... he really wants to kill a few members of the Donquixote Family.

"Then it's up to Captain Cyrus." Nico Robin glanced at Kyros, who was still giving instructions in the distance, and said, "He's the commander-in-chief this time."

"I wonder how Rebecca is doing."

Luffy strode forward in the corridor, saying, "Let's hurry and check the window."

As he spoke, Luffy quickened his pace again.

Just then, Xi Yan led Sabo and the others out from around the corner and immediately spotted Luffy in the middle of the corridor.

"Luffy- senpai!"

The moment Bartolomeo saw Luffy, his eyes lit up with excitement.

It's Luffy- senpai, the living Luffy- senpai!

Thinking of this, Bartolomeo's tears welled up, and his body felt weak.

Sabo also looked at Luffy with some excitement in his eyes, but unlike Bartolomeo, his excitement stemmed from not having seen his younger brother for many years.

He completely disappeared from Luffy's world after being 'killed' when he was young. Luffy must have been in great pain back then.

Thinking of this, Sabo's eyes also became a little moist.

However, in order not to embarrass himself in front of his younger brother, Sabo forced himself to hold back his tears.

It's okay to cry, but you can cry when you get back.

After thinking for a moment, Sabo put the hat on and, when no one was looking, secretly wiped the corner of his eye.

"Hey, Luffy."

Xi Yan raised his hand and Luffy, saying, "Here, here."

Now that it's been exposed, there's no need to call him Lucy anymore; just call him Luffy by his real name.

"Um?"

Lost in thought, Luffy instinctively looked up at Xi Yan upon hearing this, then laughed and said, "You've come to find me."

After saying that, Luffy noticed the Little Ghost next to Xi Yan and continued, "Perona's here too."

"Hala hala hala~"

"Of course!"

Perona raised her head and said, "I watched the whole fight between you and that old man. You were amazing!"

Hearing Perona's praise, Luffy smiled even more broadly.

"That old man made me take responsibility for my grandfather's matter, so I had no choice but to beat him up."

Sabo:???

What do you mean by making him responsible for his grandfather's affairs?

What exactly did that old man Garp do?

"By the way," Luffy pointed to Sabo, who was holding down his hat, and asked, "Who's this guy?"

He recognized the man with the Cockscomb Head, but who was this guy in the hat?

Could it be a new friend Xi Yan made here?

Upon hearing Luffy's words, Xi Yan wore a helpless expression. It seemed that Luffy didn't recognize who Sabo was.

He had originally thought that given the relationship between Luffy and Sabo, they would be able to recognize each other at a glance.

"It seems your younger brother doesn't know you."

"After all, it's been more than ten years since we last met," Sabo chuckled.

He wasn't angry, after all, he left when he was a child, and besides, in Luffy's memory, he was already dead.

So it's normal that Luffy couldn't recognize who he was.

What are you talking about?

Luffy looked at the group with a puzzled expression. What were they saying?

What do you mean by "haven't seen each other for over ten years"?

Have I ever seen him before?

Thinking of this, Luffy looked at Sabo again, but because Sabo was wearing a hat, Luffy still couldn't recognize him.

"It's me."

Sabo stepped forward, came up to Luffy, took off his hat, and said, "It's been a long time, Luffy."

"You... you... you?!"

Upon seeing that face that was both familiar and unfamiliar, Luffy's body trembled uncontrollably, his eyes filled with shock.

Did he... did he admit his mistake?

Is this... Sabo?

Wasn't Sabo killed in an explosion more than ten years ago?

But what's wrong with this face?

Just people who look alike?

No... absolutely not!

His instincts told him that this man was his brother Sabo, who had been dead for more than ten years!

Thinking of this, Luffy's tears welled up, and large teardrops streamed down his face.

"You!"

"I am Sa..."

"Sabo!!!"

Luffy rushed up excitedly, grabbed Sabo's face, and burst into tears, crying, "I thought you were dead!"

"Wow!!!"

At this moment Luffy looked like a child who hadn't grown up, hugging his Second Brother and crying loudly.

Bartolomeo was stunned when he saw this; he hadn't expected Luffy to have this side to him.

But... this is Luffy so real!

Thinking of this, Bartolomeo's face once again showed a look of admiration.

As expected of Luffy- senpai, he's got such a rich emotional life!

Xi Yan and Perona laughed together; they were genuinely happy for Luffy.

After all... this is my brother whom I've been separated from for over ten years.