Chapter 140 Durant takes a slight shot (Ch 140)

Doflamingo held the strange-looking Den Den Mushi in his hand, and his voice resounded around like thunder. He announced in an arrogant manner: “Listen carefully! Next, if you still want to save your lives, then go and kill all the guys on the wanted list! As long as you complete the mission, you can not only continue to live, but also receive an extremely generous bounty!”
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s as he scanned the people around him, and then he added in a cold tone: “However, the culprit that caused you to be trapped in such a desperate situation is none other than the extremely hateful Straw Hat Pirates! As for where to go, it all depends on your own choice. Life or death, your fate is completely in the hands of each of you!”
At this time, the kid named Law had already fallen into Doflamingo’s hands, so there was naturally no need to issue a bounty for him.
As Doflamingo’s threatening words came out, the situation really took a shocking turn. Many people who were originally hesitant turned their attention and locked their targets on the Straw Hat Pirates and their members.
After all, no one is willing to give up their precious lives easily, and everyone wants to survive. And most of those who choose to betray were once notorious pirates.
In contrast, the ordinary people of Dressrosa showed a completely different attitude – they really didn’t want to be involved in this dispute. For a long time, they had suffered from Doflamingo’s cruel torture and were exhausted physically and mentally.
In an instant, due to Doflamingo’s careful planning and manipulation, the crowd quickly split into two distinct camps. The two sides were on the verge of a tense situation, and the atmosphere was about to break out.
Just as Doflamingo was furious, a low and mysterious voice suddenly came from beside him, like a ghost, creepy.
However, surprisingly, at such a close distance, Doflamingo was completely unaware of the voice, as if it came from another world. Instantly, a chill ran through Doflamingo’s heart, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
Who on earth has such a powerful ability? He could appear quietly when Doflamingo was off guard and not be noticed by him at all. This person’s strength is unfathomable, it is unbelievable!
When Doflamingo turned his head tremblingly and his eyes met that figure, an expression of disbelief appeared on his face. It turned out that the person standing there was none other than the mighty Captain Durant! He was tall and straight, with an imposing manner, and exuded an unparalleled majesty and domineering aura.
“It’s Captain Durant. You really come and go without a trace! I admire your skills and wisdom!” Doflamingo tried to remain calm, but his words could not hide his inner shock.
Facing Doflamingo’s flattery, Captain Durant was unmoved. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and said coldly with an expressionless face: “Doflamingo, don’t play these sweet words with me. I came to you today with a very clear purpose – either submit to me and become my subordinate; or wait to be defeated by those brats and ruin your reputation. It’s up to you to decide where to go!”
Captain Durant’s words rang like thunder in Doflamingo’s ears, making his face instantly gloomy. He clenched his teeth and retorted, “Captain Durant, in that case, how about we make a bet? If I lose this battle, I will naturally join your army willingly. But if I win… hehe!”
Doflamingo changed the subject, and a sly look flashed in his eyes. It was obvious that he was full of confidence in himself and believed that he would never lose.
“Okay, it’s a deal! I’ll wait for good news here.” Captain Durant’s mouth curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. After that, he strode to Doflamingo’s throne and sat down without any hesitation, like the real owner of this palace.
Doflamingo was like an eggplant hit by frost, wilted and dared not say anything. After all, Durant was like an unreachable mountain, stronger than him.
Time passed quickly, and it was the next morning in a blink of an eye. On this seemingly ordinary day, a shocking piece of news swept across the vast ocean like a hurricane:
The various changes that Dressrosa experienced spread to every corner at an alarming speed! You know, this is by no means a trivial matter. It is enough to shake the situation in the entire ocean and cause a drastic change like a storm.
Not long ago, the media had widely publicized that Doflamingo’s resignation from the “Seven Warlords of the Sea” was a false rumor. However, it was unexpected that such a shocking event was exposed again immediately afterwards.
These strange and bizarre events that happened one after another have truly left people all over the world dumbfounded and amazed.
The most powerful force involved in this matter is none other than the Death God Pirates. The Death God Pirates are now famous and powerful, and have even surpassed the Navy in prestige.
Such a situation is truly frightening, and it is hard to imagine what kind of terrifying power is behind it.
First, the peerless beauty Boa Hancock resolutely joined the group; then, the wealthy Golden Emperor Tezulo also chose to join the group;
Now, even Doflamingo, the once powerful “Seven Warlords of the Sea”, is willing to become a member of the Death Pirates. Recently, the strength of the Death Pirates has grown rapidly like a snowball, and this rapid development is like a prairie fire that cannot be stopped.
Faced with this situation, many maritime forces have involuntarily raised their vigilance. In their eyes, if the Death Pirates are allowed to continue to expand without restraint, there will probably be no rivals to contend with them in the future. A fierce storm seems to be brewing quietly, and the oceans of the future are destined to be turbulent…
On the vast ocean, a pirate ship with a red flag flying is sailing through the waves. This is the Red Hair Pirates, who are feared by the world. At this moment, the ship is peaceful and quiet, and the crew members are busy with their own work.
Suddenly, the usually calm and composed deputy captain Beckman put down the latest issue of the newspaper he had just read, frowned slightly and said: “If the current situation continues to develop, the Death Pirates may become quite troublesome!” His tone revealed a hint of worry and vigilance.
Lakilu, who was sitting nearby and eating barbecue, stopped chewing after thinking for a moment and agreed, “Hmm… it seems to be true. If you think about it carefully, the sphere of influence of the Death Pirates seems to be extremely extensive now!” He couldn’t help but feel a surge of pressure in his heart.
Red-haired Shanks, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened his eyes, his eyes firm and sharp. He knew that the current situation was serious, and if no action was taken, the consequences would be disastrous. So he stood up and said solemnly: “That’s right, we can no longer sit idly by and do nothing. This fierce battle has undoubtedly brought Luffy a great shock and challenge.”
Hearing the captain’s words, Jesus Bu, who had been unable to contain his excitement, immediately picked up his beloved sniper rifle, with an excited smile on his face, and responded: “Haha, boss, you have finally made up your mind! We have been waiting for this moment!” There was a gleam of eagerness in his eyes, as if he couldn’t wait to join in a new battle.
The other members of the Red Hair Pirates all expressed their agreement, and they were eager to fight, with high morale. After all, it had been a long time since they had set sail on this rough sea and shown their skills. The outside world might even mistakenly think that the Red Hair Pirates had lost their former glory and fighting spirit.
However, Red-Haired Shanks was not overwhelmed by everyone’s enthusiasm. He always kept a clear head and thought calmly.
He just smiled and reminded everyone: “But, brothers, we must not act rashly and blindly fight against the powerful Death Pirates. Before that, we must plan carefully, deploy meticulously, and formulate a foolproof battle plan.” After saying that, he fell into deep thought again, constantly thinking of various response strategies in his mind.
On the vast and turbulent sea, there is a mysterious and terrifying sea area – the territory of the Bigmom Pirates of Wan Guo. In this territory stands a dreamlike island, which is the legendary Cake Island.
At this moment, on this magnificent island, a storm is brewing. The powerful aunt Charlotte Lingling is sitting on her luxurious throne, her originally huge eyes are now red, revealing endless dissatisfaction and anger.
With a deafening roar, the entire Cake Island seemed to tremble: “You said that the abominable Durant actually took Doflamingo into his own hands, right?”
Perospero, who was standing by, shuddered, but he still tried to stay calm and reported the situation to his aunt: “That’s right, Mom. Not only that, even Caesar, who once cheated us of a lot of money, has now defected to Durant.”
When she heard the news, Charlotte Linlin’s anger burned even more fiercely. She clenched her fists and gnashed her teeth as she shouted, “If I allow Durant to continue to expand his power, then what chance do I have to fight for the supreme throne of Pirate King?”
In fact, the reason why Big Mom Charlotte Linlin was so angry was not just because of a momentary impulse or blind anger. On the contrary, as an experienced and resourceful pirate leader, she knew very well what kind of threats and challenges an opponent like Durant would bring once he rose up. If his momentum of development could not be curbed in time, he would surely become a serious concern in the future.
However, given Aunt Charlotte Lingling’s calm personality, she would not be easily angered to this extent. But this time was different. Facing Durant’s growing power and the possible obstacles to her future plans, she could no longer remain calm.
After all, in this world of pirates where the strong prey on the weak, any negligence could lead to a total loss. So, despite her heart full of resentment and unwillingness, Big Mom Charlotte Linlin still decided to take action and not sit idly by.
At this moment, Katakuri, who was revered as the chief general, walked into the room. As soon as he entered the room, he caught a glimpse of his angry mother, Aunt Charlotte Linlin.
However, even in the face of such a situation, Katakuri did not forget the purpose of his visit. He took a deep breath and calmly reported to his mother: “Mom, the invitation list for the tea party has been sent out.”
Katakuri naturally knew why his mother was angry. In fact, he also carefully read the final report on the Dressrosa incident.
After hearing the news, Big Mom Charlotte Linlin’s face became more gloomy, but after Katakuri reported that all the invitations to the tea party had been sent out, her anger subsided a little, and she said in a deep voice: “Well! Well done, Katakuri. This time at the tea party, we must conquer the Vinsmoke family and bring them under my wing.”
“Yes, mother.” Katakuri and Perospero responded in unison, their voices full of awe. Then, Katakuri continued to report: “There is another thing I need to tell you, mother. According to Vinsmoke Judge, he hopes that we can help him capture his son, Sanji, who is known as ‘Black Foot’ in the Straw Hat Pirates.”
“Mmmm!” After hearing the news, Aunt Charlotte Lingling’s face instantly broke into a loud and unrestrained laughter, as if the whole world could feel her unparalleled dominance and majesty.
She smiled and tapped the tabletop with her strong fingers, muttering to herself, “How dare that ignorant fellow Jiazhi make demands on me? Hahahaha… But it doesn’t matter. I’m in a good mood. I’ll just agree to him for now.”
Then, Big Mom Charlotte Linlin changed the subject and shifted her attention to another topic. She narrowed her eyes slightly, revealing a sly light, and sneered, “Oh? And that Straw Hat Pirates, aren’t they just some little brats who couldn’t make any big noise in Dressrosa this time? Humph, they really overestimate their own abilities! They actually want to go against us, the Four Emperors, it’s just a foolish dream!”
At this point, Aunt Charlotte Lingling suddenly slammed the table, stood up and ordered loudly: “If that’s the case! We must not let them off easily! Send Cracker to lead a team immediately, and bring that so-called son of Judge back to me intact! Do you understand?”
Perospero, who was standing aside, quickly lowered his head and responded: “Yes, Mom, I know what to do. Please rest assured that I will arrange it as soon as possible.” After that, he bowed respectfully, then quickly turned around and left the room where Aunt Charlotte Linling was.
As Perospero left, the originally bustling room suddenly became quiet. At this moment, only Big Mom Charlotte Linlin and her second son, Katakuri, who was recognized as the strongest son, were left in the room.
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