As time passed, three months later, the Shichibukai gathered at Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, and Hancock and others arrived one after another.
Just like in the original work, Doflamingo is very arrogant and domineering. He not only fooled the Marine Rear Admiral, but also acted superior and looked down on the others.
Everyone just treated him like a clown and ignored him completely. But what happened next made Sengoku, who had been secretly observing, jump out.
When Crocodile, Jinbe, and Gecko Moria arrived, they simply exchanged glances without saying anything.
However, the arrival of Empress Hancock commanded great respect from the three of them, for Hancock was their leader's woman and was more powerful than any of them.
When Doflamingo realized no one was paying attention to him, he unintentionally made a sarcastic remark. "Women can be Shichibukai too!"
This really stirred up a hornet's nest. Everyone present, except for Dracule Mihawk, stood up and charged at him without saying a word.
Even without Hancock's intervention, Crocodile, Jinbe, and Gecko Moria completely overwhelmed Doflamingo.
Even Bartholomew Kuma took off his gloves, preparing to make his move. He had learned a lot of information from Dragon, including Hancock's situation.
Sengoku knew that Doflamingo was a former Celestial Dragons, so he naturally wouldn't let them kill him. Therefore, he immediately had Kuzan intervene to stop him.
However, at this moment, Hancock, who had been sitting, suddenly unleashed power comparable to Admiral, directly blasting Doflamingo away.
Kuzan initially tried to resist, but was held back by Crocodile and the other two, while Bartholomew Kuma appeared beside Sengoku.
In just over ten seconds, Doflamingo was beaten black and blue and almost passed out. Even when he unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, he was horrified to discover that Hancock's Conqueror's Haki than his.
In the end, it was Garp and Sakazuki, who thought a major battle was about to break out, who arrived and saved Doflamingo's life.
Sakazuki looked at the dying Doflamingo and even cursed him as a piece of trash. As for Hancock, because she was the ruler of a country and so powerful, he didn't say anything.
The matter was finally resolved after Doflamingo apologized.
Meanwhile, the usually aloof Dracule Mihawk was completely bewildered, not understanding why the others would attack at the same time, which made him seem very out of place.
But they're pirates, do they really have to conform? Mihawk didn't quite understand the situation.
"What exactly happened just now? Why were you all ganging up on Doflamingo?"
As Fleet Admiral, the World Government required him to personally chair the meeting, but he was somewhat bewildered.
As for Garp, Sakazuki, and Kuzan, they found a place to sit down and also looked at these people.
Those who had initially opposed the Seven Warlords of the Sea system remained silent, feeling they had underestimated the strength of these individuals.
Especially with Bartholomew Kuma, Mihawk, Hancock, even the Marine Admiral felt threatened, and Crocodile's strength was far greater than the legends suggested.
The weakest players on the scene were probably Jinbe, Doflamingo, and Gecko Moria.
"Hmph, a mere clown dares to be so disrespectful to me. If you hadn't interfered, I wouldn't mind losing one of the Shichibukai."
"Hahaha, we may be pirates, but we're still men. It's one thing for us to bully your Marines, but how could we let this trash bully the beautiful Lady Hancock? We just couldn't stand by and watch."
Crocodile also offered his own explanation, but his use of "Hancock" was genuine, as he addressed her that way at the " Abyss " Trading Company.
Gecko Moria and Jinbe didn't even bother to explain, since Crocodile's reason was sufficient.
"Bartholomew Bear, why are you looking at me like that?"
Bartholomew Kuma also ignored Sengoku, silently put on his gloves, and then sat back down.
Sengoku's lips twitched. Thinking of Bartholomew Kuma's personality as described in the intelligence report, he cursed himself for asking that question.
However, he was still angry, so he turned to look at Dracule Mihawk, who was still in a daze.
"Clang..."
The Black Blade, touted as the World's Strongest, was drawn directly by Dracule Mihawk.
"What, Fleet Admiral Sengoku also want to ask me why I didn't make a move?"
Sengoku's lips twitched again. "I didn't say anything, can't I even take a look?"
"Hmph, did I ask? Put away your swords. This is Marine Headquarters. If you keep causing trouble, we'll revoke your Shichibukai status."
Upon hearing this, everyone slowly sat back down, while Doflamingo, covered in blood, sat at the back, silently using the String-String Fruit to heal his wounds.
Looking at these seven people, Sengoku had a headache, but for some reason, his hostility towards the Seven Warlords of the Sea system lessened considerably.
"These guys are all very strong, especially Bartholomew Kuma, Mihawk, and Hancock, who are almost on par with Admiral. Crocodile also quite good."
Thinking of this, the Fleet Admiral Sengoku's mood improved considerably.
After half a day of meetings, and with the Fleet Admiral Sengoku spouting mostly nonsense, Hancock and the others finally understood their duties and rights.
Most of it is in their favor; it's just that if the World Government needs to recruit them, they have to come and help.
"Alright, since that's the case, we understand. Also, stop with the endless chatter in future meetings. We're pirates, not your navy! Goodbye!"
Crocodile made a sarcastic remark and walked out of the conference room first. The others also left without sitting down, but Doflamingo kept a distance from them, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Upon hearing Crocodile's words, the Fleet Admiral Sengoku's face flushed with rage and resentment.
"Hahaha, Sengoku, why aren't you angry? The other side isn't giving you any face at all!"
"Hmph, Garp, you bastard, I'm going to beat you to death! Don't think you can act all high and mighty just because you're better now."
"Ahem, well, we're leaving too."
Sakazuki and Kuzan also stood up, not wanting to pay attention to the two old men, but as soon as they stepped out of the office, they started talking about the length of the meeting.
"Get out of here, you're all bastards."
After leaving the Marine Headquarters, Doflamingo flew straight into the sky, quickly leaving the area. He had almost lost his life here, and before leaving, he didn't forget to say something.
"Hmph, you lot, just you wait! Next time I'll definitely kill you all!"
"Lady Hancock, should I go after him and kill him?!"
Crocodile looked at Doflamingo with disdain, then asked Hancock for her opinion.
"Just a clown, ignore him. Besides, this is Marine Headquarters. We can kill him if we encounter him again."
With that, the group left one after another, leaving only a bewildered Dracule Mihawk.
Jinbe jumped directly into the sea, Crocodile flew away on the sand, Gecko Moria vanished in a blur, and Bartholomew Kuma disappeared without a trace.
Although Hancock, like him, arrived by ship, her journey was one of extreme luxury. Surrounded by many powerful female warriors, she departed seated on a throne.
Looking again at the small coffin boat on the beach, Mihawk felt the difference for the first time. His lips twitched, and then he drew his Supreme Great Grade Sword and slowly slid into the sea.
Thus ended the first meeting of the Shichibukai.