The New World, Green Bit.
Doflamingo had already engaged Luo, and the two figures chased each other through the dense forest of towering trees.
Fleeing ahead, Trafalgar Law wore a grim expression as he tried to widen the distance.
Behind him, Doflamingo still wore his trademark wild grin as he pursued.
But the fine beads of cold sweat on his temples betrayed his anxiety and the pressure he was under.
He had already begun to sense the danger lurking within Luo's scheme.
Now, the Marines, personally led by "Heavenquake" Gern, were watching like predators, while losing the SMILE factory meant he had also incurred the wrath of Kaido, one of the Four Emperors!
He could not afford to cross either of those powers right now!
Worse still was the urgent news his family officers had just sent.
Some of the Straw Hat Pirates had appeared in Dressrosa-his own home base!
"Fufufufu..." Doflamingo chuckled low, trying to dispel the unease in his heart.
Fortunately, the contest for the Flame-Flame Fruit at the arena had drawn the attention of some of the Straw Hat Pirates.
They were still enjoying the island's food, drink, and entertainment.
But that brief respite would vanish in an instant, so he had to end this quickly and finish Luo here.
He had to reclaim the scientist Caesar, along with... the heart in Luo's possession!
"Luo!" Doflamingo shouted sharply, spreading his five fingers. "I'm here, just as we agreed!"
Invisible strings shot out like blades, slicing through the tree trunks blocking their path and driving straight toward Luo's back.
"You should hand over Caesar and the heart now!"
One pursuing and the other fleeing, the two plunged deeper into the forest in an instant.
Doflamingo's mastery of the String-String Fruit had reached extraordinary heights. His fingers danced, playing