"!!!"
"What?" Everyone gasped in unison.
Xia Chen's gaze also turned serious. Could it be...?
Just then, Doflamingo's voice rang out again.
"The newspaper this morning reported..."
" The Revolutionary Army was surrounded and annihilated by the government and navy, suffering a crushing defeat!"
"None of the Revolutionary Army on Baltigo Island escaped, including many officers, and... the Revolutionary Army's leader Monkey D. Dragon!"
"!!!"
Everyone's faces immediately showed expressions of utter horror, and then they all looked at Luffy.
At this moment, Luffy's expression froze slightly, his pupils dilated, and he looked at the Den Den Mushi and asked, word by word:
"You mean... my dad was arrested?"
"Does that mean we have to go to Impel Down again? Even though I've never met my father, as his son, I definitely have to go rescue him if he's captured!" Luffy said earnestly.
"Hahaha... Hey Straw Hat Boy, didn't you understand what I said?"
"When I say 'not a single one escaped,' I don't mean that not a single one managed to get out; I mean... not a single one survived! Not a single one came out alive!"
"Although this was published in the newspaper this morning, it actually happened two days ago!"
"Coincidentally, after your father died, his Devil Fruit power fell into my hands, which is the Logia Storm-Storm Fruit I just mentioned!"
So... I don't know if you're interested now!
"By the way, Xia Chen, you don't need to come to Dressrosa now. Although the Storm-Storm Fruit is in my possession, it's not in Dressrosa. Even if you came, it wouldn't make a difference!"
"Don't even think about threatening me with my life! Things are already at their worst point! The worst that can happen is death!"
"However, once I die, you will never get the Storm-Storm Fruit again!"
"Hahaha..."
" Doflamingo, if you laugh again, I'll come over and kill you right now. We can find the Storm-Storm Fruit later!" Xia Chen's cold voice rang out, abruptly stopping Doflamingo's laughter.
After a long silence, he finally said, "Five days from now, Green Bit, see you there! I'll be waiting for you!"
After saying that, the Den Den Mushi was immediately disconnected.
Everyone turned their attention to Luffy, Luffy remained silent but did not show any sadness.
When he looked up and saw everyone staring at him, he asked curiously:
Why are you all staring at me?
The crowd remained silent, offering no reply.
Sanji walked over to Luffy and patted him on the shoulder.
" Luffy! Are you... alright?"
"What's wrong with you guys? Why are you all acting like this all of a sudden?" Luffy asked curiously.
"Hmm?" Seeing Luffy's expression, everyone was a little puzzled. This... didn't seem like the expression one would have after learning of the loss of their father!
After hesitating for a moment, Sanji seemed to have made up his mind and spoke directly:
" Luffy, don't be too sad. Your father has gone through something like this, you must pull yourself together!"
The scene everyone had imagined —Luffy bursting into tears—did not occur. Luffy simply said calmly:
"Is this what you're talking about? Don't worry, I'll be fine!"
"To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I heard the news, but that was all!"
"I've never seen my father in my life. The only person I can remember is my grandfather. As for my father... I really have no memory of him!"
After Luffy said this, everyone fell silent again, but they could now understand why Luffy was so calm when he heard about his father's death.
I've never seen one before! It's practically the same as not having one at all!
Without feelings, there's naturally no sadness!
"ε=(´ο`*))) Sigh!"
Seeing this, Xia Chen couldn't help but sigh inwardly and mutter to himself:
"Dragon! At this point, don't you realize you've made a mistake? Your own son shows almost no emotion at your death!"
Xia Chen could completely understand Luffy's situation. He had never met his father and only learned who his father was from his grandfather half a year ago.
Before this, Luffy didn't even know who his father was, so how could he possibly have feelings for Dragon?
Therefore, Xia Chen didn't want to judge what kind of person Long was, but as a father, he was undoubtedly incompetent!
but...
Xia Chen narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.
After all, the dragon saved his life in Water 7, and now that the dragon has been killed, he has every right and reason to seek justice!
What Xia Chen couldn't understand was why the World Government would suddenly attack the Revolutionary Army.
Weren't we getting along well before? What... happened?
Just then, Luffy's voice came again, interrupting Xia Chen's thoughts.
"Although I never met my father, now that he's dead, I absolutely must get my hands on his Devil Fruit power!"
"So, we absolutely must go to Green Bit in five days!"
"Yes! That's for sure!" Zoro said calmly.
"We won't let anyone take away your father's abilities!" Nami said earnestly.
On the other side, Luo was still immersed in the shock of the Revolutionary Army leader's death, but after hearing everyone's words, he suddenly came back to his senses, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
This means the Straw Hat Pirates have also clashed with Doflamingo, which greatly increases the chances of his plan succeeding.
With this in mind, Law looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, if you want to deal with Doflamingo, we can make a plan first. First..."
"Unnecessary!"
Before Luo could finish speaking, Xia Chen interrupted him.
"We don't need a plan to deal with him!" Xia Chen said calmly.
"Furthermore, Doflamingo isn't stupid. He clearly knows my strength, yet he still dares to provoke me like this. He definitely has some trump card up his sleeve!"
"But..."
Xia Chen narrowed his eyes and said calmly, "Before absolute power, everything is in vain!"
"I'd like to see what gives him the confidence to be so arrogant!"
Upon hearing Xia Chen's words, Luo was momentarily stunned, but immediately a smile appeared on his face.
That's right! Xia Chen is on their side now! What need is there for any plan?
It's his fault! I've always been walking on thin ice when dealing with Doflamingo, and I unconsciously started thinking from his perspective.
He had just witnessed Xia Chen's terrifying strength, and he didn't think Doflamingo had any trump cards to defend against it!
" Doflamingo, you'd better wash your neck and wait!" Law muttered in a low voice, his tone filled with excitement.
Xia Chen looked at Luffy and said:
" Luffy, I won't hide it from you now. Your father has actually met me several times! He even saved me once back in Water 7!"
"So... I will get justice for your father!"
After saying that, Xia Chen turned and walked outside.
Destination -- Mary Geoise!