Viola's Abnormal Behavior

Moke's gaze, sharp as a hawk's, was fixed on Viola. He keenly sensed her unusual expression, and a subtle smile crept onto his lips.

In that instant, Moke swiftly made a gesture, and as if by magic, his figure vanished from the spot in the blink of an eye.

Viola, who was dancing gracefully, suddenly felt a chill rise up her spine. Her expression changed slightly, but she quickly returned to normal. After all, she had endured humiliation and hardship by Doflamingo's side for many years, and had long since honed her excellent mental fortitude and acting skills.

Although her heart was churning with Gale sea, desperately wanting to know Moke's whereabouts, Viola's face remained as calm as a still lake, without the slightest ripple. Her dance steps remained light and graceful, as if the whole world had nothing to do with her.

The music was plaintive, Viola twirled on the dance floor, each movement perfectly timed, like a butterfly in flight. Yet, beneath this seemingly calm exterior, her heart burned like a raging fire, anxiously awaiting her reunion with Moke.

Hawkeye is the world's most recognized Great Swordsman and one of the Shichibukai. Hawkeye's swordsmanship is exceptionally high; he once utterly defeated the somewhat famous Roronoa Zoro in the East Blue. During the Summit War, he held the upper hand in his battles against the other Shichibukai, and even Vista the Flower Sword, the fifth Whitebeard Pirates, found it very difficult to fight him.

Hawkeye is Roronoa Zoro's biggest goal, but there is still a significant gap between Roronoa Zoro and Hawkeye. Besides Hawkeye, there are actually three other legendary Swordmaster who are also highly skilled in swordsmanship and have illustrious battle records. Let's take a look.

Rayleigh Rayleigh the first mate of the Pirate King Roger. He was highly skilled in the Three Types of Haki, and it was he who taught Luffy the basics of using Three Types of Haki within two years. In addition to his outstanding Haki, Rayleigh's swordsmanship was also exceptional; even Garp acknowledged that Rayleigh was a legend.

Rayleigh once had a spectacular battle with Admiral Kizaru on Sabaody Archipelago, which was also the first time we witnessed a long and exciting fight between top-level fighters. Rayleigh's swordsmanship was exceptional; he was even able to cut a small gash on Kizaru's face. If it were a younger Rayleigh, it would have been even more formidable.

Shiki Shiki is a legendary pirate. He is a user of the Paramecia Devil Fruit, the Float-Float Fruit Shiki, which is why he earned the title of "Flying Pirate. "Shiki also wields swords, using two swords, one in his left hand and one in his right. He once stormed Marine Headquarters. Sengoku and Garp Sengoku and, with their combined strength, finally managed to defeat Garp and imprison Shiki in Impel Down.

Shiki escaped from prison by cutting off his own legs, and he used two famous swords as prosthetics by embedding them in his legs. Even without his legs, Shiki could still use the two famous swords as prosthetics to launch attacks, and his mastery of swordsmanship was superb. Shiki was definitely the first person to use his legs to wield a sword.

Red-Hair, one of the Four Emperors, sparred with Hawkeye when he still had both arms, but the duel ended in a draw, indicating that Red-Hair's swordsmanship was no weaker than Hawkeye's. However, after recently rereading the manga, I discovered that Luffy as a pirate ten years after Red-Hair lost his arm. This means that Red-Hair was already quite powerful more than a decade ago, let alone now.

Furthermore, when Whitebeard went to Summit War to rescue Ace, Kaido wanted to take the opportunity to seize Whitebeard's territory, but Red-Hair stopped him. Among the Red-Haired Pirates, only Red-Hair had the strength to fight Kaido, but Kaido was still managed to be sent away by Red-Hair, who also arrived at Marine Headquarters in time to stop the war from continuing.

Swordmaster the Ryuma. Swordmaster Ryuma is a samurai from Wano Country. He is also a renowned legend and a hero of Wano Country. Even now, he is still worshipped by the people of Wano Country.

Ryuma's ever-present sword is the Black Blade Shusui, which is revered as National Treasure of Wano Country. The biggest legend surrounding the Swordmaster Ryuma that he once slew a dragon, which coincidentally connects with Kaido being a dragon—perhaps a major foreshadowing left by Oda. Ryuma's corpse was once stolen by Moria then imbued Swordmaster with Brook 'Ryuma shadow. While this zombie Ryuma cannot compare to Ryuma's power in life, we can still feel the immense strength of Ryuma's swordsmanship and aura.

Finally, the music ended, and Viola bowed slightly to the crowd amidst thunderous applause. She smiled, nodded to those around her, and then casually made an excuse to quietly leave the ball.

Her steps were light and swift, like a gentle breeze, as she passed through the bustling crowd and arrived at a secluded corner. Here, far from the noise, it was quiet and still, with only the faint moonlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Moke stood there quietly, like a statue. His figure was somewhat hazy in the moonlight, yet it revealed an indescribable determination. He knew Viola would definitely come, because she would never let such an opportunity slip by.

Viola bowed gracefully, her right hand lightly lifting the hem of her skirt while her left hand hung naturally at her side, giving Moke a standard and solemn aristocratic salute. Smiling, she said, "Greetings. May I ask what brings you to see me?"

Her voice was clear and melodious, like a nightingale singing in a valley, gentle and graceful, instantly endearing her to the listener. However, behind this seemingly polite greeting lay Viola's inner unease and anxiety. After all, the person standing before her was no ordinary individual. He could not only influence her personal fate but also potentially determine the future of the entire Dressrosa Kingdom.

Facing such an important person, Viola knew she couldn't afford to be negligent in the slightest. She straightened her posture, put on a professional smile, and tried to communicate with the other person in the most appropriate manner.

Seeing this, Moke's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. His gaze fell on Viola, as if he could see through her disguise and understand her true thoughts.

He stated bluntly, "I've already seen Rebecca at the Colosseum Prison." His tone was unusually calm, as if he were discussing the weather, without the slightest ripple of emotion.

However, for Viola, these words were like a bolt from the blue, causing a huge uproar in the depths of her heart. Her face instantly turned pale, and her originally elegant posture became somewhat stiff.

Viola had always known how powerful and influential people treated women. They never treated women as equal individuals, but rather as objects to be chosen at will. She had experienced this firsthand in her past.

"Powerful and influential men only ever choose women!" This sentence kept echoing in her mind, sending a chill down her spine. She couldn't help but recall another saying she had once heard: women only demand attitude and emotional value from ordinary people, while for men with enough power, even if they have mistresses, women will carefully cater to their emotions and make sure they have fun. Even when the mistress gives birth, the wife has to meticulously care for her during her postpartum period.

"What?" Viola finally couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. She couldn't believe that such a thing could happen to her. In this world, the only person who could make her so emotionally turbulent was probably Rebecca.

At the same time, Viola began to deeply question Moke's motives. After all, his reasons for coming to her might not be so simple. If he simply wanted to learn about Doflamingo and his Donquixote Family, then why was he saying such things to her? Was there some ulterior motive hidden behind it?

However, she couldn't think of a suitable excuse to visit Rebecca, who had been imprisoned in the arena prison for many years. Seeing this, Moke didn't hesitate to present Viola with the two options he had given Rebecca.

Viola's face instantly turned extremely ugly, her expression changing several times in a short period of time, as if she were going through a fierce internal struggle. However, after only a moment, she suddenly seemed to have made up her mind, nodding slightly in agreement.

"I promise..." Viola's voice was slightly low, but it revealed an unwavering determination. "As for Rebecca, I will try to persuade her. However, before that, there is a crucial thing you need to accomplish—fulfill the promise you made. You must ruthlessly eradicate Doflamingo and his Donquixote Family, leaving them no chance to rise again. Only then can I persuade Rebecca without any reservations."

Moke was clearly astonished by Viola's decisive decision. His eyes widened like saucers as he stared at her with suspicion, as if he had never expected things to develop this way. What surprised him even more was that Viola not only agreed to his conditions without hesitation, but even volunteered to personally persuade Rebecca, which far exceeded his expectations.

"You agreed so quickly?" Moke was so astonished he almost cried out, his face clearly showing disbelief. "And you even said you'd help me persuade Rebecca? This... this really caught me off guard!"

However, despite Moke doubts and confusion about Viola's words, if things really went as she suggested, it would be an extremely wonderful thing for Moke. After all, it would save him a lot of trouble and allow him to easily complete his plan. Therefore, without the slightest hesitation, Moke answered decisively, "That's no problem at all! Now, please use your unique abilities to help me pinpoint Sugar's exact location."

Upon hearing Moke's request, Viola's already bright eyes Shine even more brilliantly, like stars in the night sky. Clearly unable to contain her excitement, she said with a slightly trembling voice, "It would be my greatest honor to serve Captain!" With that, Viola swiftly and gently touched the tips of her right index finger and thumb together, like a graceful butterfly fluttering, eventually forming a circle resembling the "OK" sign. Then, concentrating her mind, she gradually created a thin, membrane-like substance within the circle formed by her fingers. This membrane, like a transparent veil, gently covered the area in front of her eyes.

Once the membrane-like substance had fully formed, Viola placed it in front of her eyes, as if she were wearing a special pair of glasses. With the help of both X-ray vision and Clairvoyance vision, her field of vision instantly became incredibly wide, allowing her to see through walls, obstacles, and everything in her surroundings clearly.

Before long, Viola successfully located Sugar. Her gaze pierced through the layers of the palace buildings, finally settling on a specific room.

"Found it!" Viola exclaimed excitedly, then pointed in the direction of the palace and described it to Moke in detail. "Captain, Sugar is right there... After you enter the palace, just walk straight ahead until you reach the end. That's where Sugar is. Because that's the palace's sleeping quarters, Sugar should be inside."

However, right after Viola finished speaking, her expression suddenly became incredibly complex, as if she had a thousand words she couldn't express. Her lips trembled slightly, and finally she murmured softly, "That... used to be where I lived."

Upon hearing this, Moke felt a surge of surprise, but he didn't immediately press the matter. He simply replied casually, "Enter the palace, just keep going straight? That's easy to find..." However, the instant he spoke, a strange power suddenly enveloped his body.

This force was like an invisible hand, gripping him tightly and then yanking him violently. Moke felt as if his body had been swept up by a powerful hurricane, instantly losing control. His body began to dissipate rapidly, like smoke, gradually disappearing into the air.

In the blink of an eye, Moke's figure had completely vanished, leaving only a wisp of invisible air, hurtling towards Doflamingo's palace at an astonishing speed. His speed was as fast as Inazuma, as if he were flying through the wind, leaving everyone speechless.

In the blink of an eye, Moke was near the palace gates. His body moved as lightly as a ghost, without making a sound. Just as he was about to step into Sugar's bedchamber, a clear, sharp voice suddenly rang out in the silent palace. "Who's there?"

The shout was like a bolt from the blue, echoing loudly and abruptly in the empty palace. Moke was startled by the sudden sound, his body involuntarily stiffening.

However, he did not panic. After a brief hesitation, Moke quickly made a decision. He decided to stop concealing his figure and reveal his true form. At the same time, he quickly turned his head, his eyes blazing, and looked straight in the direction from which the shout came.

The next second, his gaze swept across the area like Inazuma. When he saw who it was, his brows furrowed involuntarily, as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

A figure stood not far away, shrouded in a peculiar cloak covered with circles of varying sizes, resembling a tattered quilt draped over the body. The cloak's owner held a cane, the tip of which was inlaid with a delicate plum blossom emblem, shimmering faintly in the sunlight.

Looking at the man's face again, he wore a pair of small sunglasses that covered most of his face, making it difficult to see his true expression. However, what was most striking was the snot that always hung from the tip of his nose, as if it might drip down at any moment, giving him a disheveled appearance.

His hairstyle was peculiar. The top was a neat, straight fringe, as if it had been carefully trimmed. However, the bottom was in stark contrast to the top. The strands of hair hung lifelessly on both sides of his shoulders as if they had been glued together, as if they had been haphazardly painted on.

What was even more surprising was that he was barefoot, with heavy shackles on his ankles. As he walked, the shackles made a crisp clanging sound, which was particularly jarring in the quiet environment.

Not only that, his upper lip was covered with a messy mustache, making him look unkempt, as if he hadn't groomed himself in a long time. His sparse teeth further suggested that his oral hygiene might not be very good, perhaps because he doesn't pay much attention to personal hygiene habits.

In short, this person's appearance is truly unappealing; just looking at him makes one feel nauseous. It's safe to say that it would be difficult to find another character with such a unique appearance in the entire world of One Piece.

However, this unsettling figure is none other than Trebol, a member of the Donquixote Family. Of course, this isn't his true appearance, but rather a disguise he creates through some special means. In reality, he usually conceals his body within secreted mucus, making him appear as a slightly overweight individual to others. However, only those who truly know him understand that he is actually an exceptionally thin person.

However, a strong sense of humiliation welled up inside Moke. He never expected that he would be discovered by such an insignificant guy! This made him feel extremely embarrassed and angry.

At this moment, Moke's desire to Awakening Observation Haki burned even more fiercely, like a raging fire. He knew that only by possessing this ability could he anticipate the enemy's every move at crucial moments, thus avoiding being completely suppressed by the enemy and forced to passively take hits, as he was doing now.

Just as Moke was pondering to himself, Trebol noticed him at the same instant. The moment Trebol's gaze met Moke's, his eyes were first filled with horror, as if he had seen something extremely terrifying, and then he was filled with extreme fear, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Countless thoughts flashed through Trebol's mind in an instant, but the strongest of them all was to run away! It was an instinctive reaction, and it was incredibly real, a true reflection of the fear deep within his heart. After all, facing an opponent as powerful as Moke, running away seemed to be his only way out.

However, Trebol soon realized a harsh truth—he himself was not known for his speed. No matter how hard he ran, he could never escape Moke's pursuit. This realization struck Trebol like a heavy hammer, making his mood even heavier.

"Gulp..." Trebol swallowed hard, looking at Moke with trepidation, his body trembling uncontrollably. He had never felt death so close to him before, so close that he could hardly breathe.

Looking at Trebol, who neither ran away nor screamed, nor even dared to attack, Moke couldn't help but chuckle. "Heh, it seems you're quite clever. In that case, obediently take me to Sugar, and then take me to Doflamingo's treasure vault."

It has to be said that he had long coveted Doflamingo's treasure trove! After all, Doflamingo was a notorious figure in the Underworld, especially in the Devil Fruit and intelligence business, where he was unmatched. Therefore, his treasure trove must contain many extremely valuable Devil Fruit, which would be incredibly attractive to anyone.

However, when Trebol heard these words, his face instantly turned extremely ugly, changing color like Chameleon. He knew very well that while the treasures and Devil Fruit in the vault were important, they were insignificant compared to Sugar.

Sugar, a name of immense significance to the Dressrosa Kingdom, holds a crucial position in its destiny. The Donquixote Family's stability in the kingdom largely depends on Sugar's abilities. Losing Sugar would severely damage the Donquixote Family's standing, potentially even leading to the family's disintegration.

Therefore, for Trebol, protecting Sugar's safety was a crucial task that could not be compromised in the slightest. However, when he faced Moke's indifferent gaze and detached tone, a sense of fear and unease welled up within him.

Trebol knew all too well that Moke's strength was unfathomable. He knew that if he directly refused Moke's request, the consequences could be disastrous. But at the same time, his loyalty to Doflamingo made him hesitate.

After a fierce internal struggle, Trebol finally decided to suppress his fear and unease. He took a deep breath, steadied himself, and slowly nodded, saying, "Then I'll take you to the treasure vault first."

Moke's face showed a hint of surprise upon hearing Trebol's reply. The Donquixote Family members were known for their unwavering loyalty to Doflamingo, so Trebol's easy agreement to his request was quite unexpected.