Stop Right There!

"What a hassle."

Zoro glanced at the group of guys relentlessly chasing after them and subconsciously frowned.

It has to be said that Doflamingo's move was truly brilliant, directly turning those greedy individuals into his enemies.

Therefore, reaching the New Royal Palace will not be an easy task for them.

"Haha~"

Dellinger appeared beside Luffy in a flash, laughing as he looked at Law and said, "Brother Law, I'm so happy to see you!"

After all... that way he could personally kill this traitor to the Donquixote Family!

Hahaha.

"Who is this?" Luffy looked at Dellinger with a puzzled expression and asked, "Is he your friend?"

"No, this is Dellinger, a member of the Donquixote Family." Luo frowned as he looked at Dellinger, who was running after them, and said, "Don't underestimate him, he is..."

Before he could finish speaking, Dellinger rushed in front of Luffy and kicked Luffy hard in the head.

Sensing the opponent's killing intent, Luffy's eyes Luffy, and he quickly jumped to the side, dodging the attack.

"Hahaha, you actually managed to dodge my attack, you've got some skills!" Dellinger laughed loudly.

"Cut..."

Luo spat, "What a troublesome fellow."

Just then, Senor Pink swam quickly from underground and, taking advantage of Luffy's inattention, grabbed his legs.

"What is this?"

Luffy stared at Senor Pink in disbelief and said, "How did this strange guy swim all the way from the ground?"

It can float on the ground like it's in water... What kind of Devil Fruit ability is that?

Senor Pink ignored Luffy and instead looked up at Mahavise above him, saying, "Attack, Mahavise!"

"Oh!"

Upon hearing Senor Pink's words, Mahavise grinned, then slowly floated above Luffy's head, intending to crush them both!

Upon seeing this, Luo's expression immediately changed.

"Run!" Luo shouted. "He's Super Weight Human, someone who can freely change his body weight!"

If that thing hits him, the Straw Hat Leader might not die, but he'll definitely be taken down.

Luffy's expression changed upon hearing this, and he began to struggle fiercely, but Senor Pink's strength was extraordinary, and he couldn't break free for a while.

"Die!!" Mahavise roared, "Ten-Ton Vise!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Mahavise quickly descended downwards.

Seeing this, Luffy decisively grabbed the ground in front of him with his right hand, forcibly pulling his upper body and Law away to avoid Mahavise's attack.

The next moment...

"Boom!!"

The terrifying weight slammed into the ground, creating a huge crater!

"Damn it, I can't pull my foot out!"

Feeling Mahavise's foot firmly pressing down on him, Luffy began to struggle to pull it out, but he couldn't get it free for the time being.

"I'm sure I can hit you this time!"

Dellinger appeared in front of Luffy in a flash, his expression ferocious as he raised his right leg and kicked at Luffy's head.

"Die, Pistol and High Heels!"

After saying that, Dellinger planned to kick Luffy and Law to death.

Before he could even make a move, Zoro kicked him from behind, sending him staggering forward.

Finally... his attack landed on Mahavise.

"Bump!"

"It's so heavy!"

"Ouch, that hurts!"

Dellinger, who kicked Mahavise, had a contorted expression; how could this guy be so heavy!

Mahavise screamed and flew forward, successfully freeing Luffy.

"Great, the foot is out!"

"Cheer up, we're not here to play around," Zoro said, frowning.

While having Law by his side might limit Luffy's attacks and dodges, he shouldn't be this passive.

"Okay, I understand. Let's go."

Luffy nodded, and then planned to leave with Zoro and Law.

"Stop right there, you three!"

The bounty hunters, having successfully caught up with the three, excitedly exclaimed, "The total bounty of eight hundred million is ours!"

"Open fire! Take them down!"

After saying that, these people quickly pulled the trigger, as if they were about to kill Luffy and his crew.

Unfortunately, these bullets posed no threat to the three men.

"Get out of my way!"

Zoro, who was sent flying along with the bullets, shouted, "Don't waste our time!"

Unfortunately, this situation didn't scare those guys at all.

Left with no other option, Luffy and Zoro had to defeat them all.

Just then, a group of armed citizens appeared in front of the two, their expressions extremely solemn.

"Three Convicts have been found!"

"Two three-star ratings and one two-star rating!"

Upon seeing this, Zoro immediately understood what these people were thinking.

"There are quite a few civilians mixed in here... This is troublesome." Zoro frowned and said, "Hey, can I cut them down?"

It's one thing for the pirates to be chasing them, but why are these civilians joining in the fun?

This is really troublesome.

"I'll use Haki to solve this," Luffy said.

If he used Conqueror's Haki, he could take them all down in an instant.

"Then you can do it," Zoro nodded.

If he could, he wouldn't want to kill these people.

Just then, Fujitora appeared around them and said calmly, "Everyone, please stop."

"No matter how recklessly you fire, you won't be able to hit them."

"It's that gambling uncle!" Luffy said.

"He's Marine Admiral," Zoro said with a grave expression.

I never expected to see a Marine Admiral here.

Law's expression also turned somewhat grim. Why Marine Admiral happen to be here?

Why is this guy causing trouble for them instead of going after Doflamingo?

Is Doflamingo's former Celestial Dragons status really that useful?

"Marine Admiral?"

Senor Pink frowned as he looked at the situation in the distance, muttering, "Looks like they don't need me here anymore."

Fine, since that's the case, then he can go to the Factory and cause trouble for that pervert.

As if he had just thought of something, the corners of Senor Pink's mouth began to turn up involuntarily.

Then, the man plunged into the ground and disappeared.

"I'm going to take down Doflamingo!" Luffy shouted. "Get out of my way!"

"They certainly have an aggressive demeanor."

Fujitora said, "But... I absolutely cannot step aside!"

Even for the sake of the common people behind him, he couldn't let the Straw Hat act recklessly.

Seeing that Fujitora was ready for battle, Luffy put down Law and decided to fight this guy first.

Just then, a figure suddenly jumped down from the roof and rushed towards Fujitora at an extremely fast speed.

This scene immediately attracted the attention of the group.

That's... Xi Yan!

Upon realizing who the Luffy was, Luffy's eyes immediately lit up with surprise.

Fujitora was somewhat surprised; who would dare to join in the fun at a time like this?

"Stop right there!"

As he spoke, Xi Yan enveloped his fist with Haki and then punched Fujitora in the head.

Upon noticing Xi Yan's attack, Fujitora drew his Cane Sword without hesitation, simultaneously imbuing it with his Haki.

The next moment...

"Clang!"

The fist and the blade collided violently, producing a crisp sound and a shockwave that sent onlookers flying.

"Such powerful strength," Fujitora said in a deep voice.

"You're not bad either."

Xi Yan spoke first, then turned to Luffy and said, "Luffy, Zoro, you two take Law and go. I'll take this guy."

"Profound!"

Xi Yan wanted to do Luffy, didn't hesitate at all. He immediately bent down, picked up Law, and ran away into the distance.

Zoro took a deep look at the sword in Fujitora's hand before turning and leaving.

Actually, he had just considered sparring with his opponent, but after considering that his opponent was Pica, he gave up the idea.

Be careful.

"Rest assured."

Xi Yan waved his hand without turning his head; a Marine Admiral wouldn't kill him.

Fujitora, who observed this scene entirely using Observation Haki, subconsciously frowned.

If I remember correctly, the person speaking is the Sunglasses Man with a bounty of 100 million Beli, right?

Why did he have the courage to come here and intercept me?

Most importantly, the Straw Hat Straw Hat Pirates' captain actually agreed...

Does this Sunglasses Man really have the ability, or did the Straw Hat just abandon him?

Thinking of this, Fujitora's brows furrowed even deeper.

This entire scene was witnessed by members of the Donquixote Family who were secretly observing the situation from a short distance away.

Although he didn't know what was going on, he still told Doflamingo's people about the situation.

"Lord Doflamingo."

Upon receiving the report, the henchman immediately approached Doflamingo and said, "Just now, the Straw Hat clashed with the Marines led by Marine Admiral Fujitora."

"But for some reason, the Straw Hat chose to leave the Sunglasses Man behind while they left first."

"Fufufufufu~"

"Is that so?"

"Looks like that Straw Hat has a lot of confidence in this Sunglasses Man," Doflamingo grinned. "Then let them fight."

Although he didn't know why the Straw Hat sent the Sunglasses Man to intercept the Marine Admiral, that didn't stop him from watching the show.

Then, an idea popped into Doflamingo's mind.

'Judging from Straw Hat's past actions, this guy should cherish his comrades very much,' Doflamingo thought to himself. 'That means he wouldn't make a decision that would send his comrades to their deaths.'

Does that mean that this guy with a bounty of only 100 million Beli is really confident he can stop Marine Admiral?

But is that even possible?

That's Marine Admiral whom even I'm somewhat wary of!

But the truth is, the Straw Hat agreed to let the other party stay behind to cover the retreat.

'Is this guy truly powerful, or is it just a desperate measure by the Straw Hat?' Doflamingo wondered to himself.

At this moment, Doflamingo's mind was filled with doubt.

If it's the latter, that's fine; but if it's the former... then it just means that Straw Hat is really lucky.

Just like two years ago, didn't this guy also find a powerful Blood-Eyed Ninja?

Blood-Eyed Ninja... Blood-Eyed Ninja?

Suddenly, a startling thought popped into Doflamingo's mind.

'Could this Sunglasses Man be the Blood-Eyed Ninja with an immortal body?' Doflamingo thought in horror.

After all, that guy is practically immortal, so he might not necessarily be killed by the World Government.

As for the World Government's reports?

That thing is just for show; whether it's real or not is another matter entirely.

As someone who frequently deals with World Government, he was well aware of the veracity of those reports.

'Could that guy really still be alive?'

However, this thought was quickly extinguished by Doflamingo, since a figure like the Blood-Eyed Ninja would not choose to live in anonymity if he were alive.

At least a straightforward idiot like Straw Hat couldn't possibly hide this.

After realizing this, Doflamingo relaxed completely.

As long as that guy isn't alive, everything else is negotiable.

As he pondered this, Doflamingo swirled the Red Wine Glass in his glass, his expression gradually becoming relaxed.

Just then, Pica spoke up in his shrill voice, "Whether the opponent is the Navy or pirates."

"If I'm allowed to go all out, I can wipe them all out by myself!"

As Devil Fruit User, he was confident he could do it!

'This voice is...'

The henchmen trembled upon hearing that effeminate voice.

Why does this burly man, who looks three or four meters tall, make such a shrill sound?

Ugh, I can't get used to it no matter how many times I hear it, it's so funny!

But you mustn't laugh, you absolutely mustn't laugh!

If you laugh out loud, you'll be killed!

Thinking of this, everyone began to try their best to hold back their laughter, otherwise they would really die!

"Fufufufufu~"

"There's no need to be in such a hurry." Doflamingo grinned. "Listen to me, this game can be said to be the election of the King. I want to ask the Dressrosa Citizens: is it the Riku Family or my Donquixote family who are qualified to be the king of this country!"

"It's their right, isn't it, for the people to choose their King?"

"Fufufufufu~"

Although the method used this time was rather cruel, it is precisely because of this cruelty that it was able to evoke the most genuine thoughts in the hearts of the people.

In this way... he will get the answer he wants.

Fufufufufu~

Fufufufufu!

Come on, make your choice, and let him see who truly deserves to be the King of Dressrosa!