Tsuru's Call

"He's a Celestial Dragon too!"

Ivy gave a cold snort.

"What?!"

Rosinante, Doflamingo, and Law all stared at her, stunned.

This Marine was a Celestial Dragon?

"Although Superior Officer Xia Le is a Celestial Dragon, he's never taken pride in his birth. Instead, he's worked to do what he believes is right!"

"In his eyes, Celestial Dragons, ordinary people, and people of other races are all equal!"

"He makes no distinction!"

Ivy spoke gravely, respect and admiration in her eyes.

What had happened at Mary Geoise was long past, but she would never forget it. It was etched into her soul.

"Enough!"

Xia Le shot her a sharp look.

Ivy stuck out her tongue, pulled a face, and fell silent.

"What decides who you are isn't the background or bloodline you're born with."

"It's who you choose to become!"

Xia Le sighed softly.

He looked at Law and smiled.

"Rosinante risked his life to save you."

"I hope you won't disappoint him."

Law clenched his fists, glanced up at Corazon beside him, and nodded firmly.

"If you're willing, I'll train you alongside Corazon."

"I'll make you strong enough to control your own fate!"

Xia Le said.

"I am willing!!"

"I want to get stronger—much stronger!"

"Stronger than him!"

Law shouted, glaring at Doflamingo.

Doflamingo's face remained blank, though a sneer touched his lips.

Xia Le smiled faintly. "If you work hard enough, beating him as he is now will be easy!"

Then his gaze turned to Doflamingo.

"Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, Observation Haki."

"And your unique ways of developing the String-String Fruit."

"I have to admit, you have your own insights into power!"

Doflamingo's lips curved with pride.

He had forged his strength through countless life-or-death struggles, learning from battle after battle.

He had never had a good teacher or