Rebecca

After several days of traveling through the sky, Satoru Gojo and his companions finally arrived at Dressrosa.

Although Satoru Gojo had already explained Dressrosa's basic situation to everyone based on his memories of his previous life.

When they actually saw the place, however, their eyes still filled with interest.

Looking down at the toys moving freely below, Esdeath, Sasuke, and the others wore curious expressions.

Standing to Satoru Gojo's left, Esdeath said:

"This world really is fascinating. A Devil Fruit can give someone the ability to turn people into toys."

To Satoru Gojo's right, Sasuke said with great interest:

"If I get the chance, I'd really like to eat a Devil Fruit and see what's so amazing about it!"

Satoru Gojo said:

"Your strength is already at the top of this world. It doesn't really matter whether you eat a Devil Fruit. Eating one would just give you another weakness."

Sasuke nodded in agreement with Satoru Gojo.

"Being cursed by the sea really is a problem! I'd rather not become a non-swimmer like Enel!"

"Huh?! Are you looking down on this god?"

Enel instantly closed the distance between himself and Sasuke, looking ready to fight at any moment.

"Got a problem with that?"

Sasuke pressed his sword, coated in Armament Haki, straight against Enel's neck.

"No! No! No! This god was saying you're right! You're right!"

Feeling the cold steel against his neck, Enel immediately backed down.

"Hmph!"

With a snort, Sasuke sheathed his sword.

The Ark Maxim slowly descended onto Dressrosa's docks.

Satoru Gojo, Esdeath, Sasuke, Enel, and Lucci-the six of them-disembarked.

Koratt and the others stayed aboard the Ark Maxim to watch the ship. They had phones now, so even if someone tried to seize the Ark Maxim and they couldn't fight them off, they could contact the others in time.

"Are we just going to kill our way straight through?"

Esdeath rested her hand on her sword, looking as though she would charge out the moment Satoru Gojo gave the order.

"Of course not. If we wanted to conquer this country by force, we could take it easily. But we don't want an empty shell. We want to win control over the hearts of its people too!"

Satoru Gojo stopped Esdeath.

"Then what do we do?"

"Lucci!"

"Here!"

"The six of you, find Sugar, one of Doflamingo's officers. Report to me as soon as you find her."

"Also, set up Image Den Den Mushi in crowded areas around Dressrosa and stand by for my orders."

As agents, this was what they did best. They were the perfect people for the job.

"Yes!"

Lucci and the other five answered in unison.

"Move out!"

Lucci and the other five immediately scattered, while Satoru Gojo, Esdeath, Sasuke, and Enel entered Dressrosa's urban district together.

Although his methods were cruel, Doflamingo had indeed governed Dressrosa well.

But that was only how it looked on the surface.

Dressrosa was bustling at the moment. An exceptionally grand tournament at the Corrida Colosseum had drawn the attention of many.

The prize this time was reportedly the Logia Flame-Flame Fruit!

Possessing this fruit meant possessing the potential to become an Admiral.

But as far as Satoru Gojo knew, Ace should already have eaten the Flame-Flame Fruit by this point.

And there could never be two identical Devil Fruits in the pirate world. Doflamingo definitely had some purpose in doing this.

"Heh! Interesting!"

Satoru Gojo shook his head with a chuckle.

"Go have a look around on your own. I'll go see what trick Doflamingo is playing!"

Esdeath asked, "Are you going to take the Flame-Flame Fruit?"

"If it really is the Flame-Flame Fruit, getting my hands on it would be ideal. If not, it won't make any difference!"

Hearing this, Sasuke said calmly, "Then go ahead. I can take a look around."

With that, Sasuke left in a few leaps.

"This god is leaving too!"

Enel turned into a bolt of lightning and vanished.

"Remember to call me when the fighting starts!"

"Of course!"

With that, Esdeath turned and left.

After watching the three leave, Satoru Gojo turned and headed to Dressrosa's Corrida Colosseum, registered, and entered the waiting area.

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As expected of the Flame-Flame Fruit, it really had drawn a crowd!

At a glance, there were roughly several hundred people throughout the waiting area, and their numbers were still growing.

Satoru Gojo received a number. Contestants were called into the arena at random by number.

Satoru Gojo didn't particularly care when he would enter the arena. He was only interested in this supposed Flame-Flame Fruit.

When they saw Satoru Gojo enter, the people already there instantly fixed provocative gazes on him.

But once they got a clear look at Satoru Gojo, they immediately reined in those provocative gazes.

Because Satoru Gojo was the big name who had recently been making waves!

Killing a Celestial Dragon! Driving back a Marine Admiral!

Each of these was a world-shaking event.

Seeing Satoru Gojo actually appear here, everyone present who recognized him was shocked.

"He's the captain of the Jujutsu Pirates, White-haired Satoru Gojo!"

"What? It's actually him!"

"He's the one who killed a Celestial Dragon and drove back a Marine Admiral?"

"Why would someone like him show up here?"

"Is he here for the Flame-Flame Fruit too?"

"It's over, it's over! How are we supposed to fight him?!"

"Looks like the outcome's already decided!"

Although many of those present felt pressured by Satoru Gojo's strength, no one left.

They were still clinging to a sliver of hope, hoping for that tiny chance of success-to win the championship and obtain the Flame-Flame Fruit.

Satoru Gojo paid no attention to their reactions.

Instead, he slowly walked over to Rebecca in the corner and sat down beside her.

Satoru Gojo asked Rebecca:

"Why are you competing for the Flame-Flame Fruit?"

Rebecca was a little surprised by Satoru Gojo's sudden question, but instead of answering, she asked him a question in return:

"I heard you're very powerful. Then why did you become a pirate?"

"I felt like being a pirate, so I became one. There's no reason!"

Satoru Gojo said calmly.

"You did it just because you felt like it? You pirates really do whatever you please! Do you know how many people die because you do whatever you please, how many people lose their fathers and mothers?!"

Listening to Satoru Gojo, Rebecca thought of her mother, who had been killed by Doflamingo, and anger surged in her heart.

"I never kill innocent people indiscriminately. I leave people alone if they leave me alone. Everyone I've killed attacked me first. If anything, it was just self-defense."

"How could there be pirates who don't kill innocent people indiscriminately? Do you think I'd believe you?"

"Hahaha! It doesn't matter if you don't believe me."

Satoru Gojo spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"But you want to defeat Doflamingo and overthrow his rule, right?"

"You're trying to win the Flame-Flame Fruit to gain power too, aren't you?"

Rebecca was a little shocked when Satoru Gojo revealed her goal.

She had never told anyone. Why did Satoru Gojo know?!

"Who exactly are you?"

"I can help you overthrow Doflamingo's rule and save this country. In exchange, you have to serve me."

Rebecca was a princess of the Riku Royal Family. With her support, after overthrowing Doflamingo, he could become Dressrosa's new king with greater legitimacy.

"You're saying you want to overthrow Doflamingo's rule? All I have to do is serve you? What other goal do you have? There's no way you'd do something like this for me."

She was a royal princess, after all. Rebecca didn't believe in things simply falling into her lap.

"Of course, after overthrowing Doflamingo, I'll become this country's new king, and you'll assist me. How about it?"

"In the end, you're coveting this country's throne too. You're all the same!"

"I'm different from him. He rules this country through cruelty. I won't."

"Anyone can say that. Even if I refuse your terms, you'll still attack this country, won't you?"

"Yes, I will. But if you support me in taking the throne, you can act as an overseer and watch whether I govern the country properly. If I don't, you're free to overthrow me whenever you want."

"What do you say? Do you agree? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Rebecca was silent for a while before saying:

"I can agree to that, but you'd better keep your word. Otherwise, I'll definitely kill you!"

Even if she refused, Satoru Gojo would still seize this country. Since that was the case, she might as well accept his terms.

If she wanted to overthrow Doflamingo, perhaps this was her best chance!

If he succeeded, she would watch over Satoru Gojo and make sure he was a good king. If he failed, she wouldn't lose anything.

But could he do it? Rebecca had her doubts.

"Hahaha! No problem! You won't regret the decision you made today!"

Satoru Gojo gave her that assurance.