"But according to the intelligence we received earlier, there was a coup in Dressrosa, and King Riku was deposed. We haven't uncovered the exact reason, but some reports indicate that Doflamingo appeared in Dressrosa."
Barn's frown deepened until his eyebrows were almost knotted together. He spoke quietly.
"You mean..."
Buzzby lowered his head and spoke again.
"I know speculation is taboo for an intelligence gatherer like me, but I can't shake this thought. I think the Heavenly Yaksha may very well be a Celestial Dragon!"
"I think the Heavenly Yaksha might be a Celestial Dragon!"
Though it was clearly speculation, coming from Buzzby, it sounded like a verified fact. And when Barn heard it, it certainly sent shock waves through him.
Barn's brows furrowed slightly, his mind filled with what Buzzby had just said-or rather, speculated.
If Doflamingo is a Celestial Dragon, why did he leave Mary Geoise? And why doesn't he act like one at all?
What exactly happened to him?
What is he trying to do?
With those questions weighing on him, Barn's frown grew tighter and tighter. Just then, Lia came in through the window. Unlike before, she now had a tail...
It was the power of her Cat-Cat Fruit, Lion model. A gold ring set with gemstones was fastened around her tail, and compared with before, she seemed even more charming-or rather, alluring. She had also acquired a new nickname.
Lia, the "Little Lion."
Lia hadn't come alone. Perched on her shoulder was a purple bird the size of an eagle, with a blue-green plume sticking high above its head. The moment it spotted Barn sitting at the table, it left Lia's shoulder and flew over!
"Chirp, chirp!"
"Hm? Fitz?"
The familiar cry immediately told Barn who had arrived. It was Fitz, whom he hadn't seen