Law's Brain

Luo's brain was like an overclocked supercomputer, with various thoughts racing through his mind like Inazuma. His thinking was as agile as a cheetah, quickly capturing every possible clue.

He took a deep breath to calm himself down and began to carefully analyze the recent events. He realized that he must have done something special to provoke such strong murderous intent in others.

His gaze slowly swept across the room, finally settling on Caesar and Monet. After all, the only thing he had done recently involving them was the Sugar incident.

However, Luo's brows furrowed quickly, and he shook his head, dismissing the idea. He wasn't actually that concerned about Sugar. Even if it were exposed, he didn't think it would have a significant impact on him.

Could it be because Caesar's ability to create Artificial Devil Fruit has been exposed? Law pondered for a moment, then shook his head again. Although this secret was important, he didn't think it would put him in such a dangerous situation.

In other words, the reason he's now imprisoned isn't Caesar or Monet. So what is it? Various possibilities flashed through Luo's mind. He had to find the real reason as soon as possible, otherwise he feared he wouldn't be able to escape this deadly predicament.

Nevertheless, Law knew perfectly well that this matter could not possibly be unrelated to them. So why, after learning of Doflamingo's death, did he still keep a close eye on Caesar and Monet? There must be some important reason hidden behind this.

Just then, a name flashed through Luo's mind like Inazuma — Vergo! Yes, it must be because of him! In the entire Donquixote Family, besides Baby-5, Sugar, and Monet, only Vergo remained. And it seemed that Baby-5, Sugar, and Monet didn't possess any secrets that would make him die.

This caused Luo to fall into deep thought. So where exactly was the key to the problem? He racked his brains, pondering every detail repeatedly, not letting go of any clue.

After much deliberation, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind— Vergo! Yes, it was Vergo! Because Vergo had another unknown identity: Doflamingo's spy planted within the Navy. The consequences of revealing this identity would be unimaginable. Thinking of this, Law's eyes lit up, as if he had found the key to the problem.

Since Vergo was able to subdue Baby-5 and Sugar, and might even harbor ill intentions towards Monet and Caesar, could it be that he had already brought Vergo under his wing? This possibility is extremely slim, but not entirely impossible. After all, no one knows what methods this mysterious man used to make Vergo, who was so loyal to Doflamingo, betray his former master and switch sides.

However, it seems that this is the only explanation now. If a high-ranking naval intelligence officer were to be turned by the enemy, it would bring enormous losses and threats to the navy. Thinking of this, Luo sighed inwardly. It seemed that Vergo was doomed this time; he was doomed.

If Doflamingo is identified as the true murderer of Corazon, then without a doubt, Vergo played an extremely important role in this murder—he was the biggest accomplice. Because of this, deep down, Vergo, like Doflamingo, became someone who had to be eliminated.

However, he had a clear understanding of Vergo's terrifying strength. It could be said that Vergo's strength was in no way inferior to Doflamingo's. Under such circumstances, asking him to take down Vergo alone at this moment was undoubtedly an unrealistic idea.

Therefore, even though Doflamingo was already dead, his gaze remained fixed on Caesar without wavering. He did this for one purpose only: to use Caesar as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Kaido's Beast Pirates, and to use Kaido's power to eliminate Vergo, his greatest threat.

Furthermore, after Doflamingo's death, he even considered using the Navy to deal with Vergo. After all, the Navy, as a powerful force, could potentially become a powerful tool for him to achieve his goals if used properly. Since Vergo's identity was exposed while Doflamingo was still alive, Doflamingo would undoubtedly target him without hesitation. After all, Vergo was a top secret within the Donquixote Family.

Few people know of his existence, as he has always kept a deep secret. However, once his identity is revealed, he will undoubtedly become the prime suspect. At this moment, he is filled with conflict and unease, because he is not entirely confident that he has the ability to confront Doflamingo directly.

It was out of this concern that he turned his attention to Caesar. He knew that Caesar played a key role in the cooperation between Doflamingo and Kaido, so he devised a plan—to sabotage their cooperation and even make Doflamingo offend Kaido. In this way, even if he couldn't kill Doflamingo, he could at least give him a heavy blow.

However, after Doflamingo's death, the situation subtly changed. His initial concerns vanished instantly, and he realized he could expose Vergo's role as Doflamingo's spy without any hesitation. This would not only allow him to easily capture Vergo but also deal a heavy blow to Doflamingo's forces.

In fact, he had considered it, as it was a wise and convenient method. But in the end, he abandoned the option. The reason was simple: the actions of the World Government and the Navy disgusted him so much that he preferred to abandon this seemingly perfect plan rather than have anything to do with them.

After careful consideration, he decided to continue with his original plan, only this time targeting Vergo instead of Doflamingo. Although this decision might bring more risks and challenges, he firmly believed that as long as he persisted, he would definitely achieve his goal.

A bitter smile appeared on Luo's face, and his voice trembled slightly as he said, "You've subdued Vergo?"

Upon hearing this, Moke was slightly taken aback. He stared at Luo, seemingly deep in thought. After a moment, a look of appreciation appeared on Moke's face.

In the original work, Law is always portrayed as a character who is both intelligent and brave, which is one of the reasons why Moke admires him so much. Of course, in addition to Law's wisdom and courage, there is another important reason, which is the Devil Fruit Ability he possesses.

Although Moke was fully capable of stripping Devil Fruit Ability, he knew very well that the Op-Op Fruit was absolutely the most suitable for Law. Especially when it came to the Eternal Youth Operation, Moke firmly believed that if such a miraculous surgery could be performed again, it would definitely be by Law.

Therefore, Moke was in a dilemma at this moment, unsure of how to handle his relationship with Luo.

After a long silence, Law finally spoke again, "I will also not reveal Vergo's identity to the Navy or the World Government. If I really wanted to, I would have done so after Doflamingo's death."

Moke nodded, indicating his trust in Luo, but then asked, "I believe that... but can you really give up the hatred between you and Vergo so easily?"

As soon as Luo finished speaking, Moke added, "You can't..." His voice was deep and firm, as if carrying an irresistible force. Luo opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but found himself unable to utter a single word.

That's right. As long as he can't let go of this hatred, it's like he's possessed by a demon. There's always the possibility that, at some point, he might reveal Vergo's identity to the Navy or the World Government. This is an unavoidable fact, like destiny tightly binding him, and Moke has clearly seen through this perfectly.

"Sigh..." Moke looked at Luo and sighed softly. The sigh seemed to carry a thousand words, yet it also seemed to say nothing at all. A trace of helplessness and regret flashed in his eyes, a sign of disappointment with Luo's decision. Everyone has their favorite character, and Luo was clearly that special person in Moke's heart, one of the few sources of warmth in this world full of intrigue and betrayal.

However, Moke knew very well that some things were beyond change. Despite his deep feelings for Luo, he couldn't let that hatred affect the entire plan. Because the plan concerned the lives of too many people, he couldn't let his personal emotions lead everyone into a desperate situation.

So, after a long internal struggle, Moke finally made a difficult decision.

In that breathtaking instant, a soft "whoosh" was heard. The sound was so faint that it would be almost completely ignored if one did not listen carefully. However, for Moke, the sound was like a trigger, instantly igniting some kind of power within his body.

In the blink of an eye, Moke struck with Inazuma speed, his movements so swift that no one had time to react. It was as if he had anticipated this moment and had been silently waiting for it.

At this moment, Luo was not even fully aware of what was happening. He only felt a sudden, overwhelming force, like a ferocious beast, lunging at him with bared fangs and claws. This force was fierce and unstoppable, like an Inazuma of lightning striking his body.

Luo's body trembled violently, as if shaken off his balance by the force. His head was gripped tightly by that powerful force, as if clamped by an iron clamp, making it impossible for him to break free. His face showed an expression of extreme terror, his eyes wide open, almost popping out of their sockets, filled with disbelief and deep fear.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment. More than ten minutes passed quietly, but Luo was still tightly gripped by that powerful force and could not move an inch.

Finally, Rebecca, Baby-5, and Ms. Miss Goldenweek, along with Monet and Caesar, slowly walked up to Moke. When they saw Moke, they couldn't help but show surprise— Moke's face was somewhat pale, and sweat was seeping out of his forehead like a fine spring, gathering into crystal-clear beads of sweat, which then slid down his cheeks.

His breathing was slightly rapid, as if he had just gone through a thrilling internal struggle, and he looked exhausted. At his feet, Luo lay quietly, Fudō.

Indeed, despite his inner conflict and struggle, he ultimately did not kill Law. Instead, he chose to use his unique Devil Fruit Ability to meticulously extract Law's memories. Then, after careful consideration, he selectively returned some of the memories to Law.

Suddenly, the situation on the battlefield became delicate. No one intervened in the conflict between Moke and Doflamingo. The surrounding battle raged on, with shouts and gunfire echoing everywhere, but between the two men, an eerily quiet space seemed to exist. Moke stood there, a wary glint in his eyes, gripping his weapon tightly, ready to counter Doflamingo's attack at any moment. Doflamingo, hands in his pockets, wore his signature sinister smile, a hint of mockery in his eyes, as if waiting for the perfect moment to deliver a fatal blow to Moke. In this chaotic battlefield, the impending battle between these two was like the calm before the storm, making everyone hold their breath in suspense.

Doflamingo's signature exaggerated smile froze for a moment, his eye twitching uncontrollably as if an invisible hand were pulling at it. "Fufufu..." His sharp, strange laughter sounded particularly jarring in the tense atmosphere, yet it subtly revealed a hint of unease. The strength Moke had displayed in the battle was like an invisible mountain, weighing heavily on Doflamingo's heart. That powerful aura, that sharp attack method, all filled him with dread. He secretly calculated that if it were a one-on-one fight, killing Moke would be a pipe dream. He simply didn't have enough confidence to defeat this unfathomably powerful guy.

His gaze swept around, finally settling on his fellow Shichibukai: Hawkeye, Tyrant Kuma, Empress Hancock. Doflamingo first thought of Hawkeye, but quickly shook his head. Hawkeye was always a loner, as if the whole world couldn't contain his arrogance. His sharp, almost tangible eyes seemed focused solely on the pinnacle of swordsmanship; he would absolutely disdain teaming up against others. Doflamingo could imagine that if he proposed teaming up with Hawkeye against Moke, Hawkeye's cold eyes would be filled with contempt, and he might even draw his sword, regarding him as an ant challenging his swordsmanship's dignity.

Then, his gaze fell on Boa Hancock. "Uh... never mind," Doflamingo muttered to himself. This woman, beneath her beautiful exterior, harbors an extremely proud heart; she doesn't respect anyone but herself. She's completely absorbed in her own world, indifferent to everything else. Even if he begged her to join forces, she'd probably just give him a disdainful glance and continue admiring her stunning beauty.

So, after much deliberation, Doflamingo felt that only Kuma had a slight chance of joining forces with him. He turned his head slightly to look at Kuma, a smile appearing on his lips, and was about to say, "Kuma, if we join forces..." But before he could finish his sentence, a sudden change occurred.

Moke wasn't one to just take a beating without fighting back. His eyes gleamed with unwavering determination and sharpness, like a beast poised to pounce. He slightly bent his knees, the muscles in his knees instantly taut, like a drawn bow. Then, a powerful force erupted from beneath his feet, cracking the ground beneath the impact. He shot forward like a cannonball, unleashing unparalleled momentum. The air whistled past him, forming invisible vortexes. In the blink of an eye, he was before Doflamingo.

Doflamingo's eyes widened in astonishment. He never expected Moke's speed to be so fast, so fast that he had no time to react. Moke gripped Shusui tightly, the famous Meito gleaming coldly in the sunlight. With a flick of his wrist, Shusui flashed through the air in a beautiful yet deadly arc, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, carrying an invincible momentum, heading straight for Doflamingo's neck. Doflamingo could even feel the chilling blade energy approaching his skin, sending a shiver down his spine.

"Spider Web Wall!"

Doflamingo reacted very quickly. He first swung his arm to the side, then released a dense spider web made of hundreds or thousands of transparent threads.

Moke's pupils contracted slightly.

Doflamingo also used this technique in the original work, but the spider silk was very sparse, so he could only use it as a huge shield to defend against the opponent's attacks.

Moreover, it is only suitable for withstanding massive physical attacks.

While this move offers strong defense, its weakness is quite obvious. If the attack is smaller than the gap in the spider web's opening, the attacker can pass directly through the web without being hindered by it.

But Doflamingo's move right now is truly different. It's flawless... the density of the spider silk has formed a real wall.

They left Moke no opening or flaw.

Moke narrowed his eyes, and his Ghost Aura and Armament Haki erupted simultaneously, enveloping Shusui.

The Spider Web Wall was cut in two, and its momentum continued unabated.

"Brush..."

Doflamingo's eyes widened in disbelief as he watched his body being...

This scene inevitably brings to mind Vergo's situation. However, compared to Vergo's, Law's situation is clearly much easier. After all, all he did was erase Law's memories of Vergo, not completely wipe them clean as he did with Vergo.

Just then, he slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Monet not far away. Monet seemed to sense his gaze, and his body tensed instantly, like a startled fawn.

Because she could clearly sense a hint of dissatisfaction in Moke's eyes. Indeed, Moke was somewhat dissatisfied with Monet's current state. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly; such beautiful long legs, yet she had abandoned them, instead creating a pair of strange bird claws. How could such a beautiful woman have been transformed into a monster?

What puzzled him even more was that, as a Logia Fruit user with such powerful abilities, she should have maximized them, yet she insisted on developing a pair of bird claws completely unrelated to her powers. Wasn't that putting the cart before the horse? These bird claws not only didn't match her abilities but also seemed somewhat abrupt and strange. However, despite all this, what he regretted most was that this woman was actually very suitable for the position of secretary.

Her work style—where the secretary does the work when needed, and when there's nothing else... ahem...—couldn't be more perfect. Her existence seemed designed to fulfill this need. Her temperament, image, and demeanor perfectly matched the position. Moke was able to grasp that temperament so precisely, as if he were born to exude it. Every move he made seemed so natural and appropriate, without the slightest artifice or affectation.

Just then, Moke's gaze shifted to Caesar beside him. Caesar was all smiles, a smile that revealed an innocent and friendly naiveté. He was extremely kind to everyone around him, as if they were all his good friends. His smile was warm and comforting, seemingly able to dispel all gloom and unhappiness.

Seeing this, Moke couldn't help but laugh. He was very satisfied with Caesar's performance, and at the same time, everyone was amazed by Ms. Miss Goldenweek's abilities. This little girl's skills were simply beyond imagination! Rebecca, Sugar, Baby-5, and Monet also noticed Moke's gaze, followed his line of sight, and finally fixed their eyes on Ms. Miss Goldenweek.

The moment their eyes met Ms. Miss Goldenweek's, the expressions on the four women's faces became incredibly varied. Monet, in particular, wore a strange expression. The reason was simple: just moments before, Rebecca, Sugar, Baby-5, and Ms. Miss Goldenweek had launched a surprise attack on Caesar without warning.

Surprisingly, Caesar remained completely oblivious to anything amiss, still grinning foolishly as if nothing had happened. This bizarre scene reminded Monet of what had just transpired, and he inwardly marveled at the sheer power of Ms. Miss Goldenweek.

The scene was truly bizarre! One second they were fighting to the death, the next they were inseparable friends... The speed of this transformation was so sudden, it caught everyone off guard. How could such a strange scene be possible?