After discussions concerning Gild Tesoro concluded, the Five Elders' attention shifted back to the game board of the Underworld.
Tesoro could be supported, but Doflamingo was another problem.
Nusjuro rested his fingers on his sword hilt and spoke in a deep voice. "As for Doflamingo, we could offer him the chance to restore his status as a Celestial Dragon."
"Let us see what he chooses."
The candlelight in the room flickered softly.
Peter shook his head slightly.
"Unwise."
"We were too ruthless when we moved against him back then. The hatred between us has long taken root."
"Besides, Doflamingo is now one of Rock's Shichibukai and holds influence over half the Underworld."
"He is cruel and obsessive by nature. He will never bow his head so easily."
Warcury's gaze turned cold.
"If temptation will not work, then suppress him."
"He should still be on his way back, correct?"
Saint Saturn looked toward the Cipher Pol officer kneeling nearby. The officer answered quietly, "According to the latest intelligence, Doflamingo has already left Sabaody."
"He has few people traveling with him."
Warcury said coldly, "Perfect."
He shifted his gaze toward the other four.
"The person we secretly selected earlier should be in the nearby waters, correct?"
The other four stiffened slightly, their eyes narrowing at once.
Ever since Rock had completely taken control of the Shichibukai and hollowed out the World Government's original power to keep them in check, the Five Elders had been secretly searching for new top-tier powerhouses.
People who could do the World Government's dirty work, brutal work, and work that could never be written into an order when necessary.
The candidate they had recently settled upon was one of them.
Strong enough, ambitious enough, and greedy enough.
Saint Saturn slowly spoke. "Send him to meet Doflamingo."
"Pressure him