"Precisely because I'm atoning for my sins, I want to join." Doflamingo raised his head. "I've done far too many wrong things. I know how power can corrupt the human heart. Some of these newly Awakened Ones may walk the same path I once did."
Zoro gripped the hilt of his sword. "What do you want to do?"
"I want to use my experience to warn them." Doflamingo's voice was solemn. "Tell them the consequences of abusing power. Tell them how I fell step by step. Only those who have experienced darkness can better guide others toward the light."
Luffy looked at him and remained silent for a long time.
At last, Luffy held out his hand. "Welcome to the Watchers Alliance."
"Luffy!" Ace looked concerned. "He once..."
"He made mistakes before, but now he wants to make things right." Luffy interrupted Ace. "Lin Ye once said that everyone has a seed of light in their heart. If Doflamingo is willing to use his mistakes to help others, why should we refuse him?"
Doflamingo tightly clasped Luffy's hand, tears welling in his eyes.
Three months later.
The Watchers Alliance had established twelve hundred branches around the world. Every branch was equipped with ability instructors and psychological counselors, providing free training and guidance to local residents.
In New York, John had completely mastered his metal-sensing ability. He now served as a volunteer instructor at an Alliance branch, teaching other newly Awakened Ones.
In London, the baker had learned to precisely control the rate at which organic matter decayed. He used that ability to help solve local food storage problems.
In Tokyo, the subway driver Tanaka had become captain of the transport team. His levitation ability was now used to deliver relief supplies.
In Paris, the museum visitor had learned to control