The entire kingdom of Dressrosa was instantly plunged into a sea of flames. Countless fires erupted throughout the kingdom; explosions continued without pause everywhere, from residential areas to commercial districts. Screams, cries, and pleas for help rose one after another as countless people were swallowed by the towering inferno.
Hikaru leaped out of the massive crater, and what met his eyes was the horrific sight of an entire nation turned into a living hell.
"What happened?" Anger flashed in Hikaru's eyes. Since arriving in this world, this was the first time he had displayed such emotion. Everything had always felt within his grasp, yet this time, events had unfolded completely differently from what he had expected.
The plan had been to attack the underground factory, lure Doflamingo over to investigate, then capture the mastermind in one stroke. After taking down the leader, they could minimize the damage to the country. To prevent those lunatics from destroying the nation and dragging innocent people down with them, Hikaru had destroyed every Den Den Mushi and television bug the moment he entered the underground factory. There should not have been the slightest possibility of information leaking out.
Yet now, amid the sea of flames in the distance, countless huge screens on the high ground were broadcasting what had happened inside the underground factory. Footage of Hikaru brutally beating Doflamingo was being continuously played throughout the country.
Law, Fujitora, and the others hurried over from behind. Like Hikaru, they saw the hellish carnage before them and were immediately enraged.
Pointing at the broadcast in the distance, Hikaru suppressed his emotions and turned to Law. "I cut off every communication device in the underground factory because I wanted to wipe out the Donquixote Family in one go. I did it to stop them from committing