As soon as Xia Chen finished speaking, Doflamingo was silent for several seconds before bursting into laughter.
"It's you, Xia Chen! It's been so long!"
"The punch you gave me Paramount War still stings when I think about it!"
"Really? Then I'll go down to Dressrosa and give you another punch?" Xia Chen asked with a faint smile, but this made Doflamingo fall silent again.
After a long pause, when he spoke again, he had already changed the subject.
"Alright, Xia Chen, I don't want to say anything more. I just want to ask you one question: will you join Luo in opposing me?"
"Pfft... Hahaha..."
Upon hearing this, Xia Chen burst into laughter, only stopping after a long while.
"Sorry! I consider myself someone who has a high threshold for laughter and doesn't usually laugh easily, but hearing what you said just made me unable to hold back!"
"Speaking of which... who do you think you are, to presume to oppose me?"
Xia Chen was smiling one second, but the next second he spoke to Doflamingo in an extremely cold tone.
This guy has been hanging out with Jack for so long, he hasn't learned anything else, but he's mastered the essence of the phrase "Who do you think I am?"
However, Xia Chen was also a little puzzled. Judging from Doflamingo's fear of Kaido in the original work, why did he dare to go toe-to-toe with him like this?
If it were solely based on ability, that would be somewhat unreasonable.
Thinking of this, Xia Chen couldn't help but smile.
It seems something happened between Doflamingo and Kaido that made him so wary of Kaido!
If that's the case, then it makes sense. In the original work, Doflamingo completely disregarded Fujitora, treating him as if he didn't exist and showing him no respect whatsoever!
Even if there is a difference in strength between Fujitora and Kaido, it shouldn't be enough to cause Doflamingo to have two completely different attitudes!
"Hahaha... Hahaha..."
After Xia Chen finished speaking, Doflamingo's laughter came through the Den Den Mushi again.
"I understand now, you're planning to form an alliance with Luo!"
"In that case, let's talk about it in Dressrosa! I'll be waiting for you here!"
"Romans! Now that you've captured Caesar but haven't killed him, you must want to negotiate with me, right?"
"Five days from now! Green Bit! See you then. Until then, I will not accept any terms from you!"
Xia Chen:???
Xia Chen was completely stunned by Doflamingo's words, and not only him, but everyone around him was also stunned.
No way! You old bastard, you're even more arrogant than Jack!
No, that's not right!
Xia Chen shook his head! Given Doflamingo's courage, he shouldn't be this brave!
His reputation isn't working anymore? Xia Chen doesn't think so!
This isn't due to his confidence; it's simply the truth!
Those who haven't personally experienced the Paramount War and are unfamiliar with him might not be as wary of him.
Just like Kid, whom he met in Sabaody six months ago, there are indeed many people like him at sea.
Before experiencing it firsthand, they are rarely intimidated by these so-called world number one titles.
Otherwise, there wouldn't have been so many people who wanted the heads of the Four Emperors in the original story. Although he is more famous now, it doesn't matter to those people.
They even wanted to take his head to make a name for themselves in the world!
The problem is that Doflamingo is definitely not among these people. He not only experienced the Paramount War, but he is also one of the few people who have fought against Xia Chen.
There's no reason he shouldn't understand how terrifying Xia Chen is!
So... he dares to be so arrogant now, he must have something to rely on!
" Doflamingo, I'm curious, what gives you your confidence?"
Although Xia Chen uttered a question, his tone was full of certainty.
"Hahaha... You're quite perceptive, Xia Chen!" Doflamingo's sinister laughter rang out again.
"That's right! I do have something in my hand, and with that, I believe you won't disobey my rules!"
"Oh? What is it? Tell me about it?"
Xia Chen was a little curious, and everyone else around him also pricked up their ears, their faces full of curiosity.
At this moment, Law also put the Den Den Mushi on the table, and a group of people surrounded it.
"Hmph... This might not appeal to you much, but for Straw Hat Luffy, it's something he can't resist!"
"For me?"
Luffy's face showed a look of astonishment.
What makes him unable to resist? Could it be...?
Luffy's eyes instantly turned into fleshy shapes, and drool involuntarily dripped down his chin. He excitedly shouted into the Den Den Mushi:
"Could it be incredibly delicious meat?!"
Everyone:...
Doflamingo:???
The Den Den Mushi looked bewildered, indicating that Doflamingo on the other end was also somewhat confused after hearing Luffy's answer.
"This scene seems familiar!"
Xia Chen stroked his chin and murmured softly.
In the original work, Doflamingo said something similar to Luffy, and the thing that Luffy couldn't resist was Ace's Flame-Flame Fruit!
But the problem is, Ace isn't dead yet! What could possibly be so irresistible to Luffy?
Doflamingo's words piqued Xia Chen's curiosity as well; he wondered what could possibly be so irresistible to Luffy.
Is it really meat?
Have you read today's newspaper?
Doflamingo didn't answer, but instead asked a seemingly unrelated question.
"Just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush! Be careful, or I might just come over and kill you!" Xia Chen said calmly, but his words were full of threat.
"Don't rush, Xia Chen! I know you have a cloud that moves very fast!"
"You can travel between islands in a short time, and even appear in Dressrosa a few seconds later if you want!"
"But if we do that, Straw Hat Boy will lose something very important to him!"
At this point, Doflamingo didn't keep him in suspense any longer. After a second of silence, he said, word by word:
" Logia Devil Fruit - The Storm-Storm Fruit!"
(⊙o⊙)...
When Doflamingo said this, everyone was a little stunned, and they looked at each other.
Only Xia Chen was stroking his chin, his brows slightly furrowed, deep in thought.
"Tch~"
"It's not meat! I thought it was some incredibly delicious meat!" Luffy's disappointed voice rang out.
Sanji then spoke into the Den Den Mushi:
"If you're planning to use Logia Devil Fruit to lure my captain, that probably won't work!"
"First of all, he himself is Devil Fruit User, so other Devil Fruit don't appeal to him. Secondly, we don't have a shortage of Devil Fruit on our ship right now!"
They knew that Xia Chen possessed several top-tier Devil Fruit!
Magma-Magma Fruit, Tremor-Tremor Fruit,...
These are undoubtedly not top-tier Devil Fruit, so...
As for Devil Fruit, let alone Luffy, nobody on his ship is very interested in them!
"Of course I know ordinary fruits won't attract you, but..."
"What if this fruit belonged to Straw Hat Boy's father?"
"!!!"