Staring Fixedly at Moke

Doflamingo stood in the center of the cube, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Moke as if he wanted to devour him alive.

"Do you know who I am?" Doflamingo's voice was deep and threatening. "If you kill me, you will be hunted down by the World Government with all your might, and you will have nowhere to run!"

Moke stood quietly in place, his expression unchanged, simply looking at Doflamingo indifferently.

Seeing this, Doflamingo's anger grew even stronger. He continued, "800 years ago, 20 kings from 20 countries jointly formed the World Government. Except for the Nefertari Family residing in the Alabasta Kingdom, who refused to move to the Holy Land Mary Geoise, the other kings brought their families to live in the Holy Land Mary Geoise. The descendants of these 19 kings are the Celestial Dragons who now rule the World Government, possess all privileges, and consider themselves 'descendants of the Creator'!"

At this point, Doflamingo's tone became increasingly impassioned, "And the surname Donquixote is one of those 19 kings! And your full name is Donquixote Doflamingo!"

As Doflamingo finished speaking, the entire space fell into a deathly silence. Moke's expression finally changed slightly; his brows furrowed, as if he was somewhat surprised by Doflamingo's words.

However, Doflamingo didn't give Moke much time to think. He continued, "I also know that decades ago, a Celestial Dragons abandoned his Celestial Dragons identity and left the Holy Land with his wife and daughter. You are his son!"

"You..."

Doflamingo was utterly astonished; he hadn't expected Moke to know so much about him. His face instantly darkened, and he said sharply, "Since you know my identity, you should know just how powerful the forces behind me are!"

However, before Doflamingo could finish speaking, Moke interrupted Moke mercilessly. A disdainful smile played on Moke's lips as he coldly said, "So what? Don't think you're so great just because you're Celestial Dragons. Your entire lineage abandoned their Celestial Dragons status long ago. Even if a real Celestial Dragons stood before me, if he dared to utter a sound against me, I wouldn't let him get away with it!"

Moke's words exploded in Doflamingo's ears like a thunderclap. His eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He never imagined that Moke would be so arrogant, showing no regard for the Celestial Dragons whatsoever.

Then, Moke's words shocked Doflamingo beyond measure. Moke said with a fierce expression, "And one day, I will wipe out all the Celestial Dragons! I'll make them taste the bitterness of extinction!"

Doflamingo's body trembled violently; he could hardly believe his ears. Moke's words were utterly shocking and completely beyond his comprehension.

"You... you're one of the Dragons?" Doflamingo finally came to his senses. He stared at Moke with an almost fearful look and asked in a slightly trembling voice.

Upon hearing this, Moke's smile widened. He chuckled, "Dragon wants to overthrow the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, while I want to replace them... So, whose side do you think I'm on?"

"To replace him?" Doflamingo muttered to himself, his eyes wide as if they were about to pop out of their sockets. The idea was utterly unbelievable to him; he had never imagined anyone would have such a bold idea.

In that instant, Doflamingo seemed to be frozen in place, as if struck by a spell. His mind went completely blank, like a computer that had suddenly lost power; all his thoughts and ideas vanished without a trace. Faced with Moke's words, he was completely unable to respond, and couldn't even think of a single rebuttal.

After a long while, Doflamingo finally snapped out of his daze, but the look in his eyes when he looked at Moke had completely changed. It was a look filled with astonishment, fear, and disbelief, as if he were seeing not a person, but a demon from hell.

"You... you're a madman..." Doflamingo's voice trembled slightly. "Although there are many madmen in this world, and each one is more insane than the last, you are definitely the madst I've ever seen..." He took a deep breath and continued, "Dying at your hands isn't shameful... fufufu... it's just a pity that I won't be able to see what the world will become in the hands of a madman like you."

Moke's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. "Don't worry, when that day comes, I'll burn some paper money for you and let you know." His tone was calm and indifferent, as if Doflamingo's life or death had no effect on him.

Before he finished speaking, Moke suddenly aimed his hand at the cube-shaped space and clenched it tightly. In an instant, a powerful force surged from his hand, like a raging torrent, directly rushing towards the cube-shaped space.

With a loud "bang," the cube-shaped space underwent an astonishing transformation under the impact of this force. The space, originally five meters in length and width, rapidly shrank as if being kneaded by an invisible giant hand. In the blink of an eye, it transformed from a massive cube into a small square only five centimeters in length and width.

In the Elbaf arc, the mysterious home of giants Straw Hat Pirates uncovered a secret buried for over twenty years. This arc could very well be Luffy's final challenge before ascending to the throne of One Piece. The real conflict isn't against Loki, the Giant Tribe prince, but rather explosive events involving the battle of the Four Emperors, including the struggle for the Poneglyphs and the route to their final destination, Laugh Tale.

Beyond the main adventure storyline, the turmoil on Egghead Island, Egghead, is drawing widespread global attention, while the incident of Garp rescuing Koby only to be imprisoned on Hachinosu remains unresolved. Who will ultimately be Garp's savior? The answer may lie among them.

1. Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru's rescue operation on Hachinosu! Sengoku demonstrates his strength, and Blackbeard suffers a major setback.

In chapter 1082, Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru learn that Garp has gone to Hachinosu alone to rescue Koby, and that the team includes Marine recruits such as Kujaku. This news shocks the two veterans, and they decide to set off for Hachinosu immediately.

In chapter 1116, Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru's ship has already left the port, clearly heading to rescue Garp and the children. Unexpectedly, they also overhear Vegapunk revealing the truth about the world at sea. This is extremely exciting for Sengoku, who knows part of the historical truth, and Vice Admiral Tsuru therefore reminds him to be careful.

As Garp falls into crisis, Sengoku's heart is filled with excitement and anger. He understands the dark side behind the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, and therefore waits to see if the Clan of D can change the world, just as he hoped in his conversation with Law; he is gambling.

With so much plot development, it's safe to assume that Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru are close to their destination, and it's also possible that a powerful figure like Garp's lieutenant, Bogard, will join the rescue effort. They have more than enough strength to face Shiryu.

Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru launched a surprise attack on Hachinosu. At this time, there were not many executives left on the island, as Blackbeard had just returned and assigned new missions. Blackbeard spared no effort in his pursuit of world domination, which created an opportunity for Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru to rescue Garp.

As soon as the Sengoku began, Sengoku transformed into his Zoan Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Buddha Form. He showed no mercy, a stark contrast to his performance in the Summit War. Because this battle concerned Garp's life or death, he was determined to go all out to eliminate Blackbeard.

Blackbeard's arrogance and contempt for the older generation of warriors were the root causes of his betrayal of Whitebeard and his attempt to kill him and steal the Quake-Quake Devil Fruit Ability. Therefore, when facing Sengoku, his overconfidence and underestimation of his opponent resulted in a brutal beating.

Sengoku unleashed his full power in his Buddha Form, gathering all his strength to release his strongest impact cannon, a fusion of Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki — Haki enough to instantly kill any expert. Blackbeard, possessing the Dark-Dark Fruit, suffered double the pain. Defeated and unable to fight any longer, Blackbeard was knocked to the ground. No one on Hachinosu could stop Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru, and they successfully rescued Garp.

Gild Tesoro who appeared in the movie "Gold City," was someone who ate the Paramecia Gold-Gold Fruit. Although he couldn't create gold, he could manipulate it for his own use, making his fighting power comparable to that of Marine Admiral. That movie was a huge hit and was even shown in China; it's been eight years since then.

Gild Tesoro was defeated by Luffy and imprisoned in Impel Down by the Marines. By now, he is likely no longer alive. Therefore, his Devil Fruit must be reborn somewhere in the world, waiting for a destined person. And that person is none other than Nami, the treasure-loving navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Nami and her companions arrived at Elbaf, the island of giants. Although the giants didn't particularly like eating Devil Fruit, that didn't mean no Devil Fruit were born on the island. Nami accidentally encountered her favorite Gold-Gold Fruit and swallowed it.

Nami uses the power of the Gold-Gold Fruit to control the gold on the island, even shaping it into a Pure Gold version of herself. This perfectly aligns with Nami's personality. Furthermore, her sensitivity to weather, her lightning pet Zeus, combined with the power of the Gold-Gold Fruit, greatly enhances her strength.

Doflamingo, trapped inside, was compressed to the size of a cell in that instant. His body twisted and deformed under extreme pressure, eventually losing all signs of life and becoming utterly dead.

Thus, a powerful figure in the Underworld fell. The Birdcage in the sky, as if its soul had been ripped away, vanished without a trace...

"It's done!" Viola, who was sharing Moke's abilities in the distance, felt a surge of joy. Unable to contain her excitement, she turned to Rebecca and shouted excitedly, "Rebecca, Moke has killed Doflamingo and all his men!"

"Really?" Rebecca's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief. However, when she saw the toys in the Royal City returning to their original appearance one by one, she finally believed it.

"That's wonderful!" Rebecca's face lit up with an ecstatic smile. "As long as we can find Grandpa and Father, Dressrosa will soon be peaceful again. People will be able to live happy and fulfilling lives once more!"

However, just as she was basking in joy, she suddenly realized a problem that instantly froze her face. She looked at Viola with embarrassment and shyness, stammering, "Then... then... then we really... we all..."

What Rebecca wanted to say was so shameful that she couldn't even speak properly. She couldn't even finish her sentence; it was as if something was choking her, a dry sound coming from her throat before she abruptly stopped. Viola, however, seemed to completely understand Rebecca's meaning. She smiled slightly, a smile that seemed to contain a reassuring power. A tenderness flashed in her eyes as she softly said, "I know what you're worried about, Rebecca. But this is what we agreed on beforehand, isn't it?"

Rebecca's lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she found that her throat was blocked by something, and she couldn't make a sound. Deep inside her, an indescribable feeling of resistance was surging up. This feeling was like a raging wave, constantly impacting her reason, making her almost unable to control herself.

However, reality was cruel, like a cold wall standing mercilessly before them. Before them stood an opponent far stronger than Doflamingo — Moke. This man was not only exceptionally strong, but also ruthless and cold-blooded. He was like a demon, sending chills down their spines.

Moke has fulfilled his promise to them, that much is certain. But if they were to renege now, the consequences would be unimaginable. Rebecca understood deeply that this agreement was like an insurmountable red line; once crossed, an abyss of no return awaited them—death. This wasn't just her fate; it also involved Rebecca, her brother-in-law, and her father. They would all suffer Moke's cruel hand because of her breach of the agreement, becoming his innocent victims.

Moke, that feared demon, was notorious for his cruelty and ruthlessness. He even dared to kill a powerful figure like Marine Admiral Akainu, demonstrating just how terrifying his strength was. How could such a person possibly have any mercy? He would never let anyone who defied his will go unpunished, nor would he show them any leniency.

The thought filled her with terror, as if she could already see herself and Rebecca dying tragically. The bloody and horrific scene flashed through her mind, making her heart pound harder and harder, almost bursting out of her chest.

Faced with such a desperate situation, she felt more helpless and lost than ever before. Although she had experienced countless hardships and obstacles in the past, this time, she really didn't know how to cope. Fear was like a huge net, tightly enveloping her, making it impossible for her to break free.

At the same time, a feeling of shyness welled up in her heart. Facing this situation with Rebecca was something she found hard to talk about. After all, how embarrassing and awkward it was for a girl! A blush involuntarily rose to her cheeks, as delicate and alluring as a ripe apple.

Tsk tsk...

At that very moment, far away in the palace, Moke couldn't help but smile slightly, as if secretly pleased. However, he didn't rush to find Rebecca and Viola, because he knew that as princesses of Dressrosa, they must have many important matters to attend to. After all, Rebecca had just survived a life-or-death ordeal, and Viola had only recently reunited with her family; they must have much to say to each other.

Moreover, Moke wanted to give them enough time to spend with the old king and his consort. After all, for Rebecca, the old king was her grandfather, and the consort was her father; such kinship was unbreakable. And for Viola, her relationship with the old king and his consort was equally deep.

Ultimately, Moke was actually a very chivalrous person. He knew that at this moment, Rebecca and Viola needed the company and comfort of their family the most. So, he decided not to disturb them and instead turned his attention to Baby-5 and Sugar.

Especially when he saw Baby-5 dressed in a maid outfit, he couldn't help but think to himself, "Trying maid play for the first time in this life seems like a pretty good choice." After all, Baby-5's cute appearance, coupled with the maid outfit, was simply irresistible.

Having made up his mind, Moke acted decisively and said to Sugar without hesitation, "You stay here. Baby-5 and I have some things to discuss." Although his tone was calm, only he knew the deeper meaning behind it.

Then, he turned to Baby-5, smiled, and said softly, "Baby-5, I really need your help right now." These words were like a ray of warm sunshine, piercing through the gloom in Baby-5's heart, making her originally dim eyes suddenly bright, as if a flame of hope had been ignited in an instant.

Baby-5's face was filled with uncontrollable excitement, and her voice trembled slightly as she replied with a hint of disbelief, "Really?" This simple question contained so much anticipation and longing.

Seeing this, Moke's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile as warm as a spring breeze. He nodded without hesitation, indicating his agreement. This small gesture, though seemingly insignificant, felt like a promise to Baby-5, making her joy even more overwhelming.

Immediately afterward, Moke turned and strode forward, his steps steady and powerful, heading straight for a small side hall in the palace. Seeing this, Baby-5's excitement grew even more intense; she quickly followed Moke's steps, as if afraid of missing something important.

"Goodness, so that's what they were talking about!" Sugar thought to herself, her gaze fixed on Moke and Baby-5's retreating figures. "As expected, they really are avoiding me." Sugar's brow furrowed slightly, seemingly displeased with the scene, but she didn't say anything to stop them, simply standing quietly, watching them walk away... Originally, she was filled with curiosity about Moke and Baby-5's conversation, constantly guessing what important matter they were discussing that led them to only communicate with Baby-5, excluding her. She couldn't help but wonder what secrets were hidden within.

However, as she gradually uncovered the truth, a strong sense of bewilderment welled up within her. After all, she and Baby-5 joined the group at almost the same time, and logically, there shouldn't have been any difference in treatment between them. Yet, reality cruelly told her that such differences seemed to be real.

This differential treatment made Sugar's feelings extremely complicated. At first, she felt a little relieved, at least she wasn't being bullied like some others. However, this feeling of relief was fleeting, quickly replaced by a stinging pain.

The pain was so intense that Sugar's heart ached terribly. She knew all too well that she longed to live a normal life like other women. She yearned for the opportunity to grow, to experience the adult world, to feel the sweetness of love and the bittersweetness of life. However, fate played a cruel trick on her, trapping her forever in childhood, preventing her from ever escaping this immature shell.

This is undoubtedly a deep wound in Sugar's heart that can never heal, and it will be difficult to erase no matter how much time passes.

Her gaze, as if drawn by a magnet, slowly shifted towards the side hall. Although the idea seemed somewhat absurd in her mind, an overwhelming sense of envy for Baby-5 suddenly welled up within her. After all, Baby-5 could live like an ordinary woman, with her own joys and sorrows, her own little secrets and small moments of happiness. And what about her? Her life always seemed to be surrounded by various rules and constraints, unable to truly express herself.

Just as she was lost in these thoughts, the sound coming from the side hall grew louder and louder, and it sounded strangely eerie, arousing her curiosity. The sound was like a clear spring, quietly flowing into her ears, causing her cheeks to involuntarily flush red, and her heart to begin racing like a wild horse.

Time passed by, and two hours slipped by in an instant. Finally, Moke emerged from the side hall, satisfied. When his gaze fell upon Sugar, who was still standing there, shyly lowering her head upon seeing him, his already somewhat aged face couldn't help but blush slightly.

"Oh dear!" He thought to himself, "Why didn't I think of that? I should have let Sugar find a place to rest on her own! Now look at me, it's like I'm the one having an affair and I've had someone keep watch outside."