With the battle over, reconstruction became Dressrosa's top priority.
Everyone joined in the effort, both the civilians and the members of the Donquixote Family.
The fighters, including Gray, used their immense strength and stamina to haul massive building materials.
Those who weren't as strong took on support roles, organizing supplies, planning construction, and more.
With everyone working together, it took only a month to make the port even bigger and more prosperous than before, while the damaged homes and the Plateau of Kings were restored to their former glory.
That day, Doflamingo gathered every member of the family and, for the first time in a long while, began assigning tasks.
All the family's officers and prospective officers had assembled around a large circular table in the palace conference room.
"Fufufu... Now that everyone's here, I'll announce the personnel for this operation."
"This is our first time working with the Beasts Pirates. I'll take Diamante, Gray, and Viola with me. The four of us will handle the escort."
"The rest of you will follow Trebol and Pica's orders. Guard our home, and don't let anyone come here and cause trouble."
"Na na na! Leave it to us, Doffy!"
Gray: "No problem!"
Viola: "Huh! Me?"
"Is there a problem?"
At that, Viola replied timidly, "We're trading with the Beasts Pirates, so we'll need strong people to escort the cargo. I'm so weak. Surely I don't need to go!"
The battle she had witnessed at the port had completely upended Viola's view of the world.
People... could really be strong enough to seem like monsters.
"So that's what you're worried about. Don't worry, you won't need to fight. Just keep watch." Doflamingo knew how strong Viola was, of course, and wasn't counting on her to join the battle.
"Got it!"
"Good! In that