Chapter 96: Adventure! The Country of Love and Passion Dressrosa (Ch 96)

“Just let these two go like this?”

Crocus stood beside Buggy, his eyes looking across the vast ocean, his brows furrowed:

“Without a ship, where can they go…”

“I have already contacted Arlong. He will lead the newly formed new fish-man pirate group to meet us at the front.”

Baki stroked the broken Biku Dope and sighed:

“That cold-faced man actually dared to attack me suddenly. I will definitely not let him off the hook next time we meet.”

“Come on, even a fool can see that the guy just doesn’t want to get you into trouble.”

There was a subtle tenderness in Kurokas’ words:

“If all the navy were like him, with their own principles and bottom line, perhaps there would be fewer disputes in the world.”

Bucky turned his head when he heard the voice:

“Let’s not talk about this anymore. How is the whale you were with now?”

“You mean Laboo… It’s still in Twin Capes. But, your subordinate Mochi is really capable. He trained a group of monkeys to take care of Laboo. Although they are clumsy, at least they have a companion. This way, I can rest assured even if I leave in the future.”

When Kurokas said this, a smile appeared on his face.

While the two were talking, a clear and pleasant voice suddenly interrupted:

“What happened to Teacher Z?”

Buggy and Crocus turned their heads at the same time, only to see a purple-haired girl standing not far away, the sea breeze gently blowing her hair, and her eyes flickering with anticipation.

“Ain, I’ve told you so many times to be respectful and polite when you meet the president.”

Following a burst of heavy footsteps, Ah Jin walked out from behind her, his eyes full of apology:

“I’m sorry, Captain Buggy, Ain is too impatient.”

Ah Jin bowed slightly, his tone full of sincerity.

“We received news that Teacher Z was rescued by you, so we rushed here immediately. Ain has been very worried about Teacher Z’s safety.”

“He’s not here anymore. You’re late.”

Seeing that Buggy remained silent, Crocus pointed to the distance, where the outline of the warship was gradually disappearing.

“Go after him now, maybe it’s still in time.”

“What did you say! You actually handed the teacher over to the navy!”

Hearing this, Ain’s face turned pale instantly. In her anxiety, her hands suddenly glowed pink and she slammed them into Baki’s face. The latter was caught off guard and was knocked to the sea surface by her blow, splashing a crystal clear water.

“Are you crazy? The president has the power of the fruit! This could cost lives!

Seeing this, Ajin was horrified and quickly jumped into the sea.

However, surprisingly, after searching for a long time, he still couldn’t find Bucky, leaving only ripples on the sea.

…..

Three days later, a circular arena in Dressrosa was bustling with people.

Countless living toys were busy shuttling around in the arena, carrying supplies or maintaining order. Although they had no expression on their faces, their movements were extremely coordinated.

“Have you heard that the King has prepared a special prize this time?”

“Isn’t it any wonder that there are so many pirates and bounty hunters coming to the port? The prizes this time must be very tempting!”

In the audience, pirates, nobles, bounty hunters and others from all over the world gathered together. Some of them were excitedly whispering to each other, discussing the upcoming fierce competition; some were nervously staring at the center stage of the arena, looking forward to the arrival of a surprise.

“Ladies and gentlemen, and our lovely toy friends, today’s grand ceremony is about to begin! First of all, let us welcome our honorable king, Don Quixote Doflamingo, with the warmest applause!”

The host’s voice was carried throughout the arena through the loudspeaker, triggering thunderous applause and cheers.

On the center stage that attracted everyone’s attention, a tall figure slowly rose up. He was wearing a pink feather coat, an exaggerated eye mask, and a playful smile on the corner of his mouth, like a demon king who walked out of a fairy tale.

He is none other than Donquixote Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the overlord of the Cross Guild’s arms field.

“咈咈咈咈咈——”

“Today’s audience is really enthusiastic.”

The former raised his hand gently, signaling for the applause to stop, and the entire arena fell silent instantly, with only the sound of waves hitting the shore in the distance being heard.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to announce an important news to everyone.”

Doflamingo’s eyes swept across every corner of the arena, as if to make sure everyone’s attention was focused on him:

“I have just submitted a report to the World Government. That means, starting today… I will no longer be one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!”

As soon as these words were spoken, the arena exploded.

“What? Your Majesty is going to withdraw from the Shichibukai?”

“Is this true? Then why would he do this?”

“Could it be that there was some conflict between him and the navy?”

The audience whispered and talked about it, and were shocked by Doflamingo’s sudden decision. After all, as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Doflamingo enjoyed many privileges and honors, and his withdrawal would undoubtedly trigger a series of chain reactions and uproar.

“咈咈咈咈咈, you don’t need to know the reason, just accept this fact.”

Doflamingo smiled as he watched the audience’s reactions, his eyes revealing a hint of amusement and provocation. He gently waved his hand, signaling his men to maintain order, and when the arena was quiet again, he slowly spoke:

“Everyone knows that I am now under the command of the Cross Guild, so there is no need to worry about safety.”

“Next, let’s enjoy the game. Maybe this will be the last time.”

Before he finished speaking, a transparent cage with a curtain slowly rose in the center of the stage. Inside the cage, a golden shadow was looming, like a butterfly about to break out of its cocoon, causing a commotion and speculation in the audience.

“Everyone, watch carefully. For this competition, the king took out the treasures he had just collected that were enough to shock the world!”

The host’s voice sounded again, full of excitement and mystery. He paused, and suddenly tore off the curtain. In an instant, a golden devil fruit appeared in front of everyone.

“Our prize this time is: the man who died in the Captains’ Meeting held in the East China Sea not long ago – ‘Golden Emperor’ Tesoro! His ability has now reappeared in the world as a devil fruit!”

“Is this…is this true? Tezoro’s ability fruit?”

“It’s unbelievable! This fruit actually appears here!”

“If I get it, I can become the next Golden Emperor!”

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire arena seemed to be exploded by a thunderclap. The audience was so shocked that they could not recover for a long time. They all cast their eyes on the devil fruit that was shining with an alluring light, with endless desire and fantasy surging in their hearts.

“It turned out to be… the fruit that father mentioned!”

In a remote corner of the audience, a girl dressed simply but with a look of determination and desire murmured to herself:

“If I get it, I will definitely be able to go back…”