Which Side?

Just as Sabo hesitated, news from a distant factory made him raise his guard.

"Hey! How much longer are you two going to slack off? There's word from over there—they need Family manpower sent over right now. Stop loafing around here!"

"Over there? Which over there? The entertainment district, or..."

"Quit yammering! If it were the entertainment district, would it be our turn?"

Only after the voices had faded did Sabo jump down from the tree, his clothes covered in lush green leaves.

"The entertainment district? Doflamingo has other allies? It seems the darkness behind this kingdom runs far deeper than I expected..."

Like a cat that had caught the scent of a mouse, Sabo's lips curled slightly.

Purururururu...

"Moshi moshi, Koala. Tell Hack that I seem to have discovered Doflamingo's arms channel. Once I reach a safe place, I'll contact you as soon as possible."

"Sabo? Sabo!!!"

Click!

Before she could finish speaking, the crisp sound of the call being cut off echoed from the receiver, instantly making Koala boil with rage.

"Why did you hang up?! You didn't even say where you were going! That bastard who always does whatever he wants!!!"

"Hey, hey, hey! If you're angry at Sabo, why are you pulling my face? I'm your Fish-Man Karate instructor, at least show your teacher some respect!"

Somewhere within the Luluisa Kingdom, Koala—wearing a top hat similar to Sabo's and now grown into a beautiful young woman—finally came to her senses.

"Sorry. I'm used to pulling that guy's face, so I forgot for a moment, Hack."

"You two... Where did Sabo run off to again? He's the Revolutionary Army's Chief of Staff. If Mr. Dragon finds out, he'll get another scolding."

Hack, the fish-man dressed in a karate uniform, shook his head helplessly. He was utterly speechless