Everyone fell silent.
a long time--
Umit slowly spoke, " Giberson, you mean we should lie in the shadows and wait for our chance?"
Giberson nodded. "That's right."
"If we don't engage in direct combat, we're just asking for death."
"But we can--"
"Gather intelligence and obtain firsthand information about Pure Gold."
"Locate the lanternfish's position and set up an ambush."
"Wait until the emperors and the navy start fighting, wait until they are exhausted—"
"Then, they'll seize it!"
Du Feld frowned. "But even if they've suffered a terrible defeat, their remaining strength is still more than we can handle, isn't it?"
Giberson laughed. "Du Feld, have you forgotten what we do?"
We are businessmen.
"A businessman doesn't necessarily have to do the work himself."
He looked at Big News Morgans, " Big News Morgans, can your intelligence network track down the Fish-Man of the Sun Pirates?"
Big News Morgans flapped his wings, "Of course!"
"Those Fish-Man may be agile in the sea, but my men have been keeping an eye on them for a long time!"
Giberson nodded in satisfaction. "Very good."
He looked at Umit, " Umit, can your fleet catch up with Roy and the others before they find the Pure Gold?"
Umit said coldly, "As long as we know when they'll move, no problem."
Giberson looked at Gigil, " Gigil, could you hide the Pure Gold in your warehouse after you succeed?"
Gigil paused for a second, then slowly nodded. "Yes."
Giberson finally looked at Stussy, " Stussy, your Pleasure District, could you help us gather information on the Navy and the World Government's movements?"
Stussy smiled slightly. "Of course."
"Those naval officers sometimes come to my place to relax."
"They always seem to slip up with something interesting."
Giberson nodded in satisfaction, "Good!"
"Then it's settled --"
"Six entities join forces, share intelligence, and deploy troops together!"
"Let's wait for the opportunity, then strike together!"
"Once we succeed, we'll share the Pure Gold!"
"Immortality, together!"
Du Feld hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, "Okay! Let's do it!"
Umit, Gigil, and Big News Morgans all nodded in agreement.
Stussy picked up his glass, took a small sip, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
Shared immortality?
Innocent.
Who would willingly share something as Pure Gold?
But she didn't say it aloud; she simply smiled and raised her glass.
"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."
Six wine glasses gently clinked together.
Meanwhile, on Hachinosu.
Roy's office.
He was sitting at the table, studying the map in front of him.
Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi on the table rang.
Blub Blub... Blub Blub...
Roy raised an eyebrow and pressed the answer button.
"Hello?"
A familiar yet assertive voice came from the other end of the line.
"Fufufufufu... Roy, long time no see."
Doflamingo.
A glint of light flashed in Roy's eyes. " Doflamingo? What's up?"
Doflamingo's laughter carried a hint of amusement. " Roy, you're quite the busy man these days."
"How does it feel to be surrounded by various powerful forces?"
Roy said calmly, "Speak your mind."
Doflamingo stopped laughing and his tone became serious.
" Roy, I have some information that might interest you."
"About the World Government."
Roy raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
Doflamingo continued, "As you probably guessed, the news about Pure Gold was deliberately spread by the World Government."
"They want the pirates to kill each other so they can reap the benefits."
"The Navy's top command— the Three Admirals, Garp, Tsuru, Chaton, Momousagi... have secretly infiltrated the New World G-1 Branch."
"That's nothing."
He paused, then lowered his voice.
" The Holy Knights have also been mobilized."
"Leading the entire team personally, Figarland Saint Garling assembled and lay in ambush in the shadows."
"We'll seize it as soon as the Pure Gold appears."
Roy's pupils contracted slightly.
Holy Knights...
The Celestial Dragons' strongest secret force has been deployed?
Doflamingo continued, " Roy, is this intelligence substantial enough?"
Roy paused for a second, then asked, "What do you want?"
Doflamingo chuckled, "Talking to smart people is so easy."
"I want--"
He paused,
"Eligibility for Bloodline Transplantation."
Roy frowned. "This?"
Doflamingo said, "This is it."
"Your Bloodline Transplantation technology can give ordinary people the physique of those special races."
"This is priceless."
"I'll use this information to exchange for a spot."
"Isn't that a bit much?"
Roy was silent for a moment, then smiled.
" Doflamingo, you certainly know how to pick your timing."
Doflamingo grinned, "That's right!"
"So, is it a deal?"
Roy nodded. "Deal."
"I've taken the intelligence; I'll reserve a spot for you."
"Come to Hachinosu after the matter of Pure Gold is settled."
Doflamingo smiled with satisfaction, "Good!"
"Then it's settled."
The call ended.
Roy put away the Den Den Mushi, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes.
Holy Knights...
Navy high command...
The World Government has indeed laid a trap.
but--
Roy's lips curled into a cold smile.
Want to reap the benefits without lifting a finger?
It's not that easy.
Mary Geoise, Pangaea Castle.
In the Five Elders ' conference room, a Den Den Mushi) was making a sound.
" Your Five Elders, the Six Kings of the Underworld have formed an alliance."
" Stussy sent a secret report that they plan to lie in wait in the shadows and seize the Pure Gold once it appears."
Upon hearing this, Saint Saturn's lips curled into a cold smile.
Let them make a scene.
He spoke slowly, his voice calm and cold.
"The bigger the commotion, the easier it will be to bring them down in the end."
Saint Mars nodded. "That's right."
"The pirates are killing each other, and the Underworld is getting involved too."
"We'll make our move after they've both been severely weakened."
"To capture them all in one fell swoop."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter sneered, " Pure Gold can only belong to the World Government."
Saint Warcury remained silent, only nodding slightly.
Saint Saturn stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at Mary Geoise.
"Have Saint Garling prepare."
"Act immediately once Pure Gold appears."
"Yes!"
The Den Den Mushi snippet) hangs up.
Saint Saturn gazed into the distance, a profound light flashing in his eyes.
Pure Gold...
eternal life...
This kind of thing must never be allowed to fall into the wrong hands.
Hachinosu, main island palace.
The atmosphere inside the meeting room was heavy.
Roy sat in the main seat, a thick intelligence report spread out in front of him.
Bullet, Tesoro, Crocodile, Red Count, Hawk Eyes, and other core members were all present.
Kaido, along with King, Queen, and others, sat on the other side.
Everyone's here.
Roy looked around and slowly began to speak.
" Doflamingo just sent a message--"
" The World Government has laid a trap."
"The Three Admirals, Garp, Tsuru, and other high-ranking combatants have secretly infiltrated the New World G-1 Branch."
"The entire Holy Knights have assembled, led personally by Figarland Saint Garling, and are lying in ambush in the shadows."
"We'll seize it as soon as the Pure Gold appears."