Gathering

"Sanji came by once. I gave him a Den Den Mushi, and now he's with Zoro..." Franky revealed the whereabouts of Zoro and Sanji.

"Those two won't start fighting when they're together, will they...?" Nami asked worriedly. "I heard there are still quite a few Marines on this island..."

"Don't worry, Doflamingo has dealt with most of the Marines already..." Shakky looked at Li Ziming with interest. "I already knew Doflamingo was formidable, someone comparable to strategists like Sengoku, but seeing it with my own eyes made it feel far more real. After witnessing Doflamingo's words, I have absolutely no desire to make an enemy of him..."

"It wasn't that exaggerated. It was just some simple verbal persuasion..." Li Ziming shrugged.

"That means we're only missing Luffy and Brook..." Usopp said. "I heard Brook is a huge star now, known as the Soul King. Will he even come back...?"

"You need to have faith in your companions, Usopp..." Li Ziming said with a smile. "They'll definitely make it here in time..."

"Mm, you did pretty well, but it only worked for a little while. The Marines are mobilizing again now," Shakky said, bringing them the latest news.

"That's normal..." Li Ziming shrugged. "After all, no one's an idiot. They might not have reacted right away, but they'll definitely catch on after a while. Still, being able to delay them a little is good enough. But Aunt Shakky, does that mean those pirates were captured too?"

"Mm, so you had another move prepared?" Shakky looked at Li Ziming with amusement. "Just as I thought. I knew you wouldn't let those Marines off so easily."

"It's not that I wasn't planning to let the Marines go. This outcome is simply the best one, isn't it?" Li Ziming shrugged. "I just wonder where