The atmosphere was a little strange, but once Werther's killing intent faded, everything returned to normal.
"Looks like there was a misunderstanding between us. Now that we've cleared it up, let's talk about working together."
After Werther sat back down, Doffy spoke.
At Doffy's words, Nami groaned inwardly.
Werther and Doffy's unpredictable tempers gave Nami a new appreciation for just how terrifying the New World was.
The talks continued, and Doffy and Haredas soon reached an agreement.
For seventeen billion Beli, they would expand Dressrosa to twice its original size.
If work began immediately, it would take roughly two months.
Werther was curious how these meteorologists planned to enlarge an island, but tomorrow he had to leave for the auction aboard the Ark Maxim.
After the auction, Werther would head to Wano Country with Kaido.
If all went well, Dressrosa might look completely different by the time Werther returned.
Dressrosa was no longer just the Donquixote Family's territory. It was Werther's territory too.
Werther's and Doffy's interests had become closely intertwined.
If their alliance ended, Werther would be fine, but Doffy would be wiped out at once, and the Donquixote Family would soon follow.
That was because Doffy had grown bolder with Werther's formidable strength behind him.
He had begun expanding his influence across the New World, dealing with an ever-wider range of buyers.
Doffy even sold weapons in Big Mom's and Red-Haired's territories.
Before, that would have been suicide. But with Werther backing him, even Red-Haired and Big Mom would think twice before moving against Doffy.
Werther was not only a powerful Great Swordsman but also a battle maniac.
Red-Haired, for instance, would rather offend Kaido than Werther.
Offend Kaido, and at worst, their crews would go to war. Offend Werther, and the Red Hair Pirates had better never