"Precisely because I am seeking redemption, I want to join." Donquixote Doflamingo raised his head. "I have done far too many wrong things. I know how power can corrupt people's hearts. Some of these newly Awakened Ones may follow the same path I once took."
Zoro gripped the hilt of his sword. "What do you intend to do?"
"I want to use my experiences to warn them." Donquixote Doflamingo's voice was solemn. "Tell them the consequences of abusing power. Tell them how I fell step by step. Only those who have walked through darkness can better guide others toward the light."
Luffy looked at him in silence for a long time.
At last, Luffy held out his hand. "Welcome to the Watchers Alliance."
"Luffy!" Ace looked worried. "He once—"
"He made mistakes before, but now he wants to make them right." Luffy cut Ace off. "Lin Ye once said that everyone carries a seed of light in their heart. Since Donquixote Doflamingo is willing to use his own mistakes to help others, why should we refuse him?"
Donquixote Doflamingo tightly clasped Luffy's hand, tears welling up in his eyes.
Three months later.
The Watchers Alliance had established 1,200 branches around the world. Every branch was staffed 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 his 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