What a Boring Fellow

"Fufufufufu~"

"How interesting!"

Looking at the screen, Doflamingo grinned and said, "I never expected your granddaughter to make it to the finals. That's quite a surprise."

Upon hearing this, King Riku looked up at his granddaughter in the picture, then sighed silently.

Their plan has been exposed, so now they can only pray that Kyros and his group's plan will succeed.

Seeing that King Riku didn't respond, Doflamingo continued, "Speaking of which, your Riku Family's actions today are quite eye-catching. First, Violet betrayed us, and then you grandfather and grandson participated in the competition..."

"Fufufufufu~"

"This can't be a coincidence, can it?"

At this point, Doflamingo paused, then narrowed his eyes and said, "Could you tell me what makes today such a special day?"

Doflamingo's intuition told him that these people's actions today might be premeditated.

King Riku paused for a moment upon hearing this, then gritted his teeth and glared at Doflamingo, saying, "It seems you're completely oblivious."

"What's the meaning?"

"Of course it's because of what you did this morning!"

King Riku glared at Doflamingo with eyes that seemed to want to devour him, and said, "We thought we had finally seen hope, but this afternoon we found out it was just a prank... How can we not be furious?"

"They've already abandoned everything in this country, yet they're just brushing it off with a mere False Report. It's utterly absurd!"

"Oh~"

"Is this why you're going to take such a desperate gamble?"

This time, King Riku didn't say anything more, but simply continued to look at Doflamingo with the same gaze he had shown before.

That look confirmed Doflamingo's suspicions.

"Fufufufufu~"

"Your answer really surprised me." Doflamingo smiled, then narrowed his eyes and continued, "However... Violet doesn't seem like the type to act impulsively."

"She's a very shrewd woman."

Although the reason that woman joined the Donquixote Family was rather unusual, they had spent ten years together after all, so Doflamingo knew Violet's character quite well.

Upon hearing this, King Riku slowly lowered his head, preventing Doflamingo from seeing his expression clearly.

Yes, Violet would never do what he did.

So... did she know that Kyros planned to go to war with Doflamingo today?

Doflamingo, however, ignored King Riku's reaction and continued, "This woman is definitely going to take a gamble and gamble with me!"

"She's betting that the alliance between Trafalgar New Shichibukai who dared to turn against me, and Monkey D. Luffy, the Straw Hat who caused a sensation two years ago, can defeat me!"

And that's why that woman dared to openly betray him!

Doflamingo was certain of this.

Upon hearing this King Riku looked up at Doflamingo, his expression somewhat gloomy, because after Doflamingo's reminder, he had also considered this possibility.

"Fufufufufu~"

"Looks Luffy you thought of that too," Doflamingo grinned. "But unfortunately... Law is now my prisoner, and Straw Hat can no longer leave the Colosseum as a human."

"Furthermore, I have a full understanding of the Straw Hat Crew's movements in Dressrosa."

"Iron Man Franky is attacking the Toy House alone, but with Senor Pink there, he can't succeed."

"Besides him, the Straw Hat Crew's remaining pieces are only Pirate Hunter Zoro, Ghost Princess Perona, Foxfire Kin'emon, Nico Robin, Pirate Apprentice Merry, and Sniper King."

"But these guys have no way of getting underground."

Doflamingo was fully aware of just how complex his territory was, so he didn't think those guys would be able to find the location of the Underground Factory easily.

This time, victory was on his side!

As for the Straw Hat and the Sunglasses Man over at the Colosseum?

Although Diamante said that the Sunglasses Man did not participate in the D Area match, a small fry with a bounty of only 100 million Beli could not possibly leave the Colosseum, so there is no need to worry about it.

All he needed to do was confirm that the Straw Hat was still in the Bullfighting Arena.

Thinking of this, Doflamingo picked up the Den Den Mushi and said, "Hey, Diamante, Straw Hat Luffy still in the Colosseum?"

"Um."

Diamante picked up the Den Den Mushi and said, "I didn't receive any message that Straw Hat left the Colosseum, and someone saw him in the viewing window, so he must be here."

"Fufufufufu~"

"That's good."

Doflamingo grinned, it seemed everything was under his control.

After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Doflamingo turned to King Riku and said, "Unfortunately, your hopes are about to be dashed."

"Fufufufufu~"

King Riku didn't say anything upon hearing this, but simply closed his eyes, clearly not intending to say anything further to avoid revealing his side's information.

Doflamingo found the sight rather dull; what a lifeless old man.

Just then, a man's voice rang out on the Den Den Mushi.

"Report! The Navy has just appeared at the main entrance of the Toy House and launched an attack on Franky, the Cyborg from the Straw Hat Crew!"

"Oh?"

Doflamingo raised an eyebrow in surprise. Fujitora had actually sent people to capture the Straw Hat Crew?

What a reliable guy! Hehehe~

"Hey, Fujitora."

Doflamingo turned to look at Fujitora, who was walking in through the door, and chuckled, "Your decision was truly wise."

With these marines, they can take down the Straw Hat Crew much faster.

Fufufufufu~

"I never said I would help you by aiding and abetting evil," Fujitora said expressionlessly.

"So what do you mean by this?"

"If the Straw Hat Crew and other suspicious individuals cause trouble in Dressrosa, then our Navy will naturally take action against them to minimize the losses for the civilians."

After saying that, Fujitora paused for a moment, then continued, "If the Straw Hat Crew's goal is to take your head, they will definitely cause massive destruction. Therefore... preventing this potential misfortune is my justice!"

It can be said that the fundamental reason he intervened to stop the Straw Hat Crew was because they posed a threat to the civilians of Dressrosa.

As for Doflamingo?

It's none of his business.

He then continued, "As for your matter... we'll discuss it later."

"What did you say?"

Doflamingo frowned and said, "What do you mean? Explain yourself clearly."

Why did he feel like this guy was implying something?

"Although I am a newcomer who joined the Navy through the World Military Draft, now that I have been appointed as Admiral, I have things I want to do," Fujitora said expressionlessly.

"What's up?"

"That means completely abolishing the Warlord System!" Fujitora said without hesitation.

King Riku:!!!

Doflamingo:???

King Riku abruptly looked up at Fujitora, utterly unable to believe his ears. This guy had just said something so bluntly?

And this was right in front of Doflamingo Shichibukai.

Doflamingo's smile vanished, replaced by a grim expression as he stared at Fujitora. Did this guy even know what he was saying?

Fujitora, however, ignored their reactions and continued, "If the pirates who seized power in a certain country succeed, they might turn this dark country into what it is today."

"Therefore, I must abolish the Shichibukai and never allow such a thing to happen again!"

As a top-tier user of Observation Haki, Fujitora could clearly sense certain aspects of this country.

To prevent such a place from happening again, he must find a way to abolish the Warlord System!

"Fufufufufu, is that so?"

Doflamingo sneered, "Then how do you plan to maintain the balance of power among the three major forces?"

Without the Shichibukai, how will the Navy keep the Four Emperors in check?!

"I don't know," Fujitora said expressionlessly, "But how will we know what will happen if we don't try to destroy it?"

"It can't get any worse than it is now, can it?"

"So..."

"So?"

"If you do too many bad things, your head will probably be worth more, Lord Joker."

Doflamingo's face instantly contorted with bulging veins, and without hesitation, he wrapped his legs in Haki and lashed out with a powerful Whip Kick at Fujitora.

Sensing Doflamingo 'Doflamingo attack, Fujitora calmly drew his longsword and precisely parried the attack.

"Clang!"

"Boom!"

"Click~"

The shockwave from the collision shattered a nearby window.

"Fujitora," Doflamingo sneered, "I get the feeling you're saying, 'If you're going to kill me, do it now.'"

This naval watchdog dares to talk to me like that... Isn't he afraid I'll kill him?

"Don't be hasty," Fujitora said. "Let's try to get along peacefully for now. At least I have no intention of taking action right now."

Although he very much wants to abolish the Warlord System, that would take time, so he won't take action against Doflamingo now.

Seeing that Fujitora had said so, Doflamingo withdrew his leg and abandoned his plan to continue the attack.

Seeing this, Fujitora sheathed his weapon and continued, "I am here to protect your country, so... no matter what secrets are revealed about this country from now on, I will remain blind."

"You can't see anything, so you can rest assured."

Although Doflamingo doesn't find this statement credible, it at least reflects his current stance.

"So... what exactly are you planning to do?" Doflamingo continued to ask.

The question, naturally, is about how the other party wants to abolish the Warlord System.

That way, he can come up with a corresponding solution.

"Reverie will be held this year," Fujitora said. "Whether you like it or not, the world will change!"

After saying that, Fujitora turned and walked towards the Great Gate without saying anything more.

"The Reverie, huh...?"

Doflamingo's brow furrowed even deeper as he watched Fujitora walk away into the distance.

This guy actually plans to propose abolishing the Shichibukai system at the Reverie?

If he were to actually bring it up, the members of the Royal Family attending the meeting might actually agree.

This is not good news for him.

If that's the case...

'Then after dealing with the Straw Hat Crew, I'll take care of Fujitora,' Doflamingo thought to himself.

After all, if he didn't deal with this guy, the other side would cause him trouble, so he had no choice but to kill the Marine Admiral here.

As for whether I can beat the opponent?

Don't be ridiculous, he's not Kaido!

Having confirmed his thoughts, Doflamingo sneered and looked again in the direction Fujitora had left, already plotting how to kill him.

Fujitora, who was being watched, did not react at this moment. After all, no matter what happened, he would do what needed to be done.

As for whether Doflamingo will make a move against him beforehand?

Since he dared to speak his mind directly, he didn't care whether Doflamingo would attack him.

He has absolute confidence in his abilities!

'What a daring fellow,' King Riku murmured to himself.

Is this the kind of audacity Marine Admiral possesses?

They truly deserve to be called the Navy Headquarters' Greatest Battle Power.

So... does that mean Doflamingo is doomed?

Thinking of this, King Riku's eyes shone with even more hope.

"Um?"

Doflamingo noticed the change in King Riku's eyes and paused for a moment before understanding why the guy was reacting that way.

Does this guy think that even if the Straw Hat Crew and Law can't defeat him, he'll still be killed by the Navy because he lost his Shichibukai title?

Fufufufufu~

What a naive idea!

If things really develop as Fujitora predicted, then I might indeed be hunted down by several Admiral working together.

But the problem is... I won't give Fujitora the opportunity to attend the Reverie!

Once the Straw Hat Crew is defeated, he will take care of Fujitora!

Fufufufufu~

"King Riku."

Doflamingo walked up to King Riku, grinned, and said, "I know what you're thinking, but unfortunately... none of that will come true."

"Is that so?"

King Riku lowered his gaze, calmly looking at Doflamingo, and said, "But why do I have a feeling that those things will come true?"

Although he didn't know if he would live to see that day, it didn't stop him from putting some pressure on Doflamingo.

This... would also be helpful to Kyros!

"Fufufufufu~"

"Then keep daydreaming here," Doflamingo sneered. "Later... I'll make you see reality."

"Fufufufufu~"

"Fufufufufu!"