On the streets of Dressrosa, Catherine, Lulith Violet Nayako side by side...
"Hey, Violet, what are you planning to do?! Are you going to take a gamble and storm into their lair to defeat Doflamingo, or...?" After a while, Lulith couldn't help but ask her.
Hearing her words, Catherine and the other woman also cast curious glances at her, wanting to hear her thoughts.
"I... if possible, please let me go see my father and the others first. If they are not doing well here and are being bullied by Doflamingo's men, then I will take action against him. This way, Luo Chen and everyone else won't have to go through so much trouble..." After hearing her words, Violet paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and then continued to speak.
"Now that we're here, there's no need for such talk. We're comrades, aren't we? Don't worry, if it's proven that Doflamingo has committed evil deeds and oppressed the people here, I'll help you deal with him!!"
"Yes, Catherine is right, we'll help you too, Violet!!" After Catherine finished speaking, Lulith and Nayako immediately echoed her.
"Thank you so much!!" Violet was deeply moved by her companions' words and nodded heavily with her hands clasped together in response.
"Let's go then. I saw Father and Rebecca over there in the arena. It looks like they're going to participate in a competition. That's too dangerous. I can't let them go on stage so rashly!" After saying that, Violet used her ability to see where her father and niece were and immediately led the others over.
In stark contrast to the others, Luo Chen strolled leisurely through the streets after separating from the group, seemingly unconcerned that a deadly trap prepared for them by Doflamingo, the World Government, and the Marine Headquarters was waiting for them on this island.
Bang!!
A steel fist slammed into the wall, startling the thug leader so much that he fell to the ground. His eyes widened in terror as he stared at the two men before him, his breathing rapid. He mustered his courage and demanded in a stern voice, "Who are you people?! Don't you know I'm a member of the Donquixote Family?! How dare you do this?! Aren't you afraid of being punished by the young master?!"
" Donquixote?! I knew I wasn't wrong, you're Doflamingo's men. Stop with the petty tricks, this won't scare me. Tell me now, where are the factory and the managers? And what does Doflamingo want with you here?!"
"Didn't I already tell you? The young master's order was to hold off the samurai. As for the rest, I know nothing. And I have no way of knowing secrets like the whereabouts of the factory and the officers. Please, have mercy and let me go!" Startled by Franky's words, the thug leader trembled and then replied with a wry smile.
"You really don't know anything about the (smlie) factory?!" Although the man tried his best to explain, Franky wasn't going to believe him so easily and continued to ask.
"SM... what?! I've never heard of it. Does Dressrosa have such a thing?" Upon hearing the name of the factory, the thug was completely baffled.
"It seems that bastard Doflamingo is hiding his true intentions too well; even his own people don't know..." Seeing his expression, Franky and the others realized he might genuinely be unaware, exchanged glances, and then continued to question him.
"Then tell me where your boss is, we'll go find him ourselves!"
"Well, I'm not entirely sure either. Everyone's been very busy today, and I was only sent out temporarily. How could I possibly know their whereabouts?"
"But I do have a guess. Look, everyone's rushing towards the arena. Today's a grand event, and most of the island's residents and family members have gathered there. I've even heard that many of the officials have been sent!" The hoodlum pointed to the crowd that was constantly gathering and running in one direction.
"Huh... why is this?! Everyone's rushing over there!?" Following his finger, the two were shocked by the scene and couldn't help but ask.
"Hehehe, today is a rare grand event, and no one wants to miss it. The executives have gone over, and many famous figures from all over the world have gathered here. If you want to know why, it's because the young master, King Doflamingo, has prepared an incredible prize for this grand event. You'll all want it when you hear about it..."
"Eh, could it be... delicious meat?!" Luffy, immediately thought of the delicious, mouthwatering roasted meat. His mouth was practically watering, and his eyes were shining as he exclaimed.
"Meat?! What? It's not that kind of thing! The young master has prepared a prize a hundred times more amazing than this..."
As he spoke to the two, the grand ceremony in the arena began. With the commentator's eloquent narration, the most eye-catching prize curtain was pulled down, revealing a bright yellow fruit with strange patterns and an odd shape.
Two years ago, the power of Fire Fist Ace, the Second Division Commander Marine Headquarters the Whitebeard at Marineford, who perished there, manifested here as the Flame-Flame Fruit.
oh!!!
Upon seeing the prize, everyone at the event became excited, the atmosphere rose, and they cheered in unison.
somewhere...
"Heh heh heh, Doflamingo's luck is really good, isn't it? The thing our organization has been searching for for so long was obtained by him ahead of time, and he even put it on the stage as a prize to lure some people into making a move, is that it?!" Over here, Gluttony Beelzebub and Lust Asmodeus, two members of the Seven Deadly Sins who had shown their faces in the Holy Land Mary Geoise but had no chance to make a move, were walking on the main road under the leadership of another person whose gender, age, and appearance were all unknown and who was wearing a cloak. When they heard the voice coming from the loudspeaker next to them, they couldn't help but chuckle.
"Hehe, what?! Do you want that thing too?!" Asmodeus, who was standing to the side, smiled when he heard his words, looked at him, and asked.
"Me?! Don't joke around. If I hadn't eaten this fruit before, I might have wanted it, but now, just looking at it is enough!" Beelzebub shook his head and replied.
laugh!!
Hearing their conversation, the man in front stopped and said in a hoarse voice, "If you want to go, you can join in. I'll talk to that guy, but remember to bring that thing back..."
"Huh? You're not joking, are you? How could I...?"
"Yes, I understand. I will go and participate immediately..." When Beelzebub heard the man's words, he thought he (or she) was joking. He was about to say something more when he was stared at by that sinister and cold gaze, which was like that of a venomous snake. He trembled and lowered his head to accept the order.
"..." Asmodeus, who was standing to the side, saw his timid expression and his face did not change at all, but he laughed out loud in his heart.
"Hahaha, serves you right for spouting nonsense! You're in trouble now!" Although his expression didn't change, his eyes were full of mockery as he looked over, seemingly ridiculing his performance just now.
"..." Beelzebub glared at him fiercely, said nothing, and turned to walk towards the arena.
"Let's go!!" Seeing him leave, the person in front turned around, their hoarse voice coming from behind.
"Yes!!" Asmodeus, just like Beelzebub before him, followed Vino's reply and hurried towards the palace.
" Vice Admiral Gion, is it really a good decision for you and Mr. Issho to split up?! Our orders are for you and Mr. Issho to work together to capture the members of the Shura Pirates, the Straw Hat Pirates, and the Surgery Pirates. If you split up, your forces will be weakened, and then the operation will be..." On the other side, Momousagi and her group, who had just separated from Admiral Fujitora and were heading towards the palace, were approached by Vice Admiral Stiyu, who couldn't help but ask Momousagi this question.
"Don't worry, we've made preparations. Just follow along. The most important thing now is to get to the palace and meet with Heavenly Yaksha!" Momousagi, who was walking in front, didn't turn around and continued walking, calmly replying.