The Man Who Wreaked Havoc in Mary Geoise Two Years Ago

"Your mission is quite important," Galette remarked. "You actually have to stop Marine Admiral."

Although Xi Yan is indeed very strong, he could easily hold off Admiral.

But now his true identity is a Wood-Wood Devil Fruit User a bounty of 100 million Beli!

Wouldn't it be suspicious if he went to intercept the Admiral at a time like this?

"There's nothing I can do, I'm just that powerful," Xi Yan shrugged. "We can't let them get in Luffy's Luffy."

As he spoke, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then began to have some doubts.

'If I'm not mistaken, Fujitora also has designs on Doflamingo,' Xi Yan muttered to himself.

Otherwise, this Marine Admiral would never be in such a state of half-hearted work.

At least he didn't sense any killing intent when he was sparring with his opponent.

So... does Fujitora also hope that we can defeat Doflamingo?

But what was his purpose in doing this?

If it were simply a matter of arresting Doflamingo, such a complicated process wouldn't be necessary.

Then, Xi Yan remembered the question that Fujitora had asked him earlier.

What is the purpose of the Shichibukai?

In other words... Fujitora's real goal is to eliminate the Shichibukai?

If you think about it carefully, it's not impossible.

However... if they actually succeed, it will be disadvantageous for Hancock, since Amazon Lily still needs her title for protection.

'Alright, let's see how things go first.'

If it really comes to that, he'll have no choice but to step forward.

Galette was completely unaware of Xi Yan's various thoughts; she only felt that Xi Yan was worried about Smoker.

"How about I help you stop Smoker?" Galette suggested.

"You?"

Xi Yan sized up Galette, then said with a hint of helplessness, "That guy is quite strong."

"So what?"

Galette raised her head, puffed out her chest, and said, "Did you think I'd been resting for the past two years?"

"I'm also working really hard to become stronger!"

Although her bounty hasn't increased much, her strength has definitely grown considerably!

"No, I disagree," Xi Yan said. "You have no idea what 'comparable to Admiral's means."

"How could I not know? I..."

"Can you beat Katakuri?" Xi Yan interrupted, "Do you believe that even Katakuri might not be able to beat Smoker?"

"My Katakuri-gege will definitely beat him!"

"You didn't deny that you can't beat Katakuri, right?"

"I definitely can't beat Katakuri-gege," Galette said, somewhat dissatisfied. "Is that even a question?"

If Katakuri-gege were serious, hitting her with one hand would be enough, okay?

No, she can't even touch him!

"It seems you understand as well," Xi Yan said. "I don't mean to look down on you, but when choosing an opponent, one needs to be more rational."

"I just wanted to help you..."

Galette lowered her head. Of course, she knew she might not be able to defeat that Admiral Candidate, but she just wanted to help Xi Yan.

Seeing this, Xi Yan sighed and then said, "I know, I appreciate your kindness, but I'll take care of that guy."

After speaking, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides... we might not even be able to start a fight."

"What's the meaning?"

Galette looked at Xi Yan with a questioning gaze. What did she mean by "it's not certain that a fight will break out"?

When the Navy and pirates meet, is there any chance they won't fight?

They are natural rivals.

"Fujitora might be thinking..."

Xi Yan briefly explained his earlier guess to Galette, making sure she understood why he had such a statement.

"Why would the navy do this?" Galette asked, puzzled.

According to the World Government, the Shichibukai exist to counterbalance the Four Emperors Crew.

In this situation, what benefits would abolishing the Shichibukai bring them?

"It must be... for the sake of justice in his heart," Xi Yan guessed.

"Justice?"

A look of confusion appeared in Galette's eyes. As a pirate who had lived in the Four Emperors Crew since childhood, she really couldn't understand what the Navy's justice was.

Kill pirates?

Or should we protect civilians?

"You should have seen the situation in this country now," Xi Yan said.

"It's just trapped by those strange Silk Thread," Galette said, pointing to the sky. "With the strength of Marine Admiral, they could easily destroy this place."

Although that thing could easily slice through cannonballs, it was just a toy to the strong. Therefore, Galette didn't think it posed any threat, let alone use it to kill civilians in Dressrosa right under the Admiral's nose.

"Do you remember the Hobby -Devil Fruit User I told you about earlier?"

You mean that Sugar?

"Yes." Xi Yan nodded and said, "Under Doflamingo's orders, she turned many people into toys in order to enslave them."

"And among these enslaved beings are people from the Navy and the World Government."

"Not only that, but a large number of people in this country have also become victims. Under these circumstances, do you still think the situation in this country is not terrible enough?"

"That's pretty awful..." Galette said sheepishly.

The thought of becoming a toy and being enslaved... sent chills down her spine.

"So it's reasonable for Fujitora to want to abolish the Shichibukai," Xi Yan said. "Only when the Shichibukai, as legitimate pirates, no longer exist will there be any more pirates who usurp the throne."

After speaking, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "At least we won't be in a situation where the Navy doesn't receive any information at all."

If legitimate pirates were to attempt to seize Member States, then... the World Government would definitely receive the information immediately.

At that time, the navy will be able to immediately deploy to deal with the enemy.

However, if the other party is Shichibukai, the World Government might not care about such a thing.

Even... the other party might not receive this information, since the World Government trusts the Shichibukai and won't send anyone to monitor their area; this is an unspoken understanding between the two sides.

This made things easier for the Shichibukai, which is why Crocodile was able to accomplish those things so smoothly.

"I see."

After Xi Yan's explanation, Galette understood the Marine Admiral's thoughts.

Is it for the sake of the common people on this vast sea?

From the perspective of ordinary civilians, this Admiral was indeed a qualified naval officer.

Then, Galette continued, "So that guy was betting that your Straw Hat Pirates could defeat Doflamingo?"

That should be the case.

He probably doesn't know you're still alive.

"Hmm... Normally, he wouldn't know," Xi Yan said somewhat uncertainly.

What do you mean by "under normal circumstances"?

Galette looked at Xi Yan with a face full of question marks. If you knew, you knew; if you didn't, you didn't. What did "uncertain" mean?

"Because I don't know if this guy has the ability to read minds," Xi Yan explained. "This person possesses extremely powerful Observation Haki, so I cannot make an accurate judgment."

He had sensed it before; Fujitora's Observation Haki was terrifying.

In this situation, he really has no way of knowing whether the other person knows who he is.

"Mind reading?"

Galette looked surprised and said, "My brother can only Predicting the Future briefly."

If the other party truly possesses Mind Reading, then their mastery of Observation Haki might even surpass that of his brother.

After all... you can tell what you'll do just by reading minds!

"What do you mean your brother can only Predicting the Future briefly?" Xi Yan retorted, "That's a very high level of Observation Haki, okay?"

At least his Observation Haki isn't enough to Predicting the Future.

"Don't interrupt," Galette said. "Tell me about that Marine Admiral. Do you really think he has the ability to read minds?"

"If that's the case, then the other party might be planning to play the victim."

If the Marine Admiral is really as Xi Yan said, then he might actually know the Straw Hat Pirates' overall plan.

After that, he only needs to wait until the Straw Hat Pirates Doflamingo before he can wipe them out in one fell swoop.

As for Xi Yan?

They could easily call in the World Government to gang up on Xi Yan!

In this situation, even Xi Yan wouldn't be able to escape unscathed with the Straw Hat Pirates.

"That's what I'm worried about too," Xi Yan said, frowning. "If he really intends to play the victim, then the World Government people should already be on their way."

"However... I have already sent clones to the areas around Dressrosa."

"If they really do call in reinforcements, I'll take you away immediately."

He wouldn't mind fighting the World Government again, but there was a possibility of casualties on his side during the process.

This was not what he wanted to see, so taking his people away as soon as possible was the right choice.

As for whether Luffy is willing or not?

After fighting Doflamingo, this guy probably won't be in much better shape, so it would be foolish not to take him with you.

Besides... it's more advantageous for them to leave Dressrosa, since the World Government won't easily attack Member States.

Therefore, leaving is the best option.

"Okay, then I'll go with you." Galette nodded.

To be honest, she didn't really care about the country, since it had nothing to do with her.

As for the purpose of coming here?

She's found what she wanted!!

"Let's go," Xi Yan said. "I'll take you to my partner's place first, and then I'll keep an eye on that Marine Admiral."

"Ah?"

Galette paused for a moment, then frowned and said, "It's fine for me to go to your partner's place first, but don't you need to keep an eye on those two guys the whole time?"

What if, during the time Xi Yan was away, the other party went to cause trouble for Straw Hat?

Although she didn't care about that guy, Xi Yan did, and she didn't want to see him sad.

"Don't worry, it's not far from here." Xi Yan glanced at the street in the distance and said, "My Observation Haki can sense their location."

"I guess that guy could sense my location too, but since he didn't come looking for me, it means my guess might be correct."

Fujitora might actually be waiting for them to defeat Doflamingo!

As for why they weren't the ones who took action?

If Doflamingo was defeated by the Navy, then the scandal of the Shichibukai would be forcibly pinned on the Navy, just like Crocodile's case. In that case, Fujitora would not be able to use this incident to propose abolishing the Shichibukai.

Therefore, Xi Yan judged that the other party most likely intended for their Straw Hat Pirates to defeat Doflamingo.

And that's exactly what they wanted.

"Can't I just go with you?" Galette said again.

"What I'm about to do might be very dangerous," Xi Yan explained. "Although their intentions might be the same as ours, there's still a risk of a fight breaking out."

"Once I start fighting with those two, I might not have time to look after you."

At least his current online persona can't do that.

"I see..."

Galette nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. Let's go then."

Since Xi Yan had already said so, she couldn't say anything more.

Alright, let's go find his companions first, and catch up properly after the battle is over.

"Okay, let's go."

Where are they?

"They're on that Highland," Xi Yan said, pointing to the location of the Royal Palace they'd seen before. "My clone has already spotted them climbing up there. They should be up there soon, so let's just go find them there."

As for the bounty hunters who kept chasing Usopp and his group?

Aside from the group that was secretly killed by his clones, the rest were unable to catch up with Usopp and the others, so Xi Yan didn't pay much attention to them.

"That place... it's really high."

"It's safer up high," Xi Yan laughed. "Let's go, let's set off."

"Profound!"

Meanwhile, on the other side...

As Xi Yan led Galette toward the Highland the former Royal Palace in Dressrosa, Fujitora was laughing loudly in front of Smoker.

Hahahaha.

"What's wrong with you?"

Smoker looked at the guy with a puzzled expression. Why did he suddenly burst into laughter?

Could it be... that Straw Hat Luffy has already defeated Doflamingo?

Is it that fast?

Has Straw Hat's strength increased too much in the past two years, or is Doflamingo just a fraud?

Fujitora didn't answer the question immediately. Instead, he looked around before looking down at Smoker and saying, "Do you remember the man who caused such a ruckus in Mary Geoise two years ago?"

"You mean the Blood-Eyed Ninja?" Smoker said in a deep voice, "Of course I remember!"

How could he not remember?

You have to understand, two years ago, he was almost killed by a single punch from that person!