In the training ground.
Doflamingo hung from the parallel bars, his expression grave.
It was clear that Gion sudden departure from the Loguetown base wasn't due to the Donquixote Family causing trouble after arriving at headquarters.
Instead, it was because Kaido had made a move in the New World, possibly even triggering a war.
Given his understanding of Orion during this ti, he knew Orion would never swallow such an insult.
However, he couldn't figure out why Gion was sent.
After all, there was already Sakazuki stationed in Dressrosa in the New World. Even if Kaido ca with full force, and Sakazuki couldn't handle it alone, there were still Kuzan and Borsalino, two other admirals—
Wait.
Just as he thought this, Doflamingo pupils suddenly contracted.
He flipped back onto the parallel bars, his expression shifting from grave to horrified.
During the ti Orion had left headquarters for the East Blue, he hadn't seen a single admiral accompanying him.
Not only were there no admirals following him, but during Orion departure from headquarters, none of the admirals had appeared at the port to see him off!
Under normal circumstances, when the marshal leaves headquarters, the admirals would surely be present.
Yet, when Orion boarded the warship and left the headquarters port, Kuzan and Borsalino, who should have been at headquarters, were nowhere to be seen.
"Could it be—"
After a brief silence, Doflamingo suddenly looked up at the office building.
"Sakazuki going to Dressrosa was just a diversion, wasn't it? His real goal was to strategically relocate and have all three Admirals enter the New World at the sa ti?"
"Doflamingo, you really have so nerve!"
At that mont, Smoker who had just received a new assignnt and been promoted to Rear Admiral, walked out of the office building.
Spotting Doflamingo sitting on the parallel bars from a distance, Smoker strode over with a grim expression and said in a low voice.
"You actually planted a mber of your Donquixote family at the marines and had him rise to the rank of Vice Admiral!"
Hearing this, Doflamingo didn't seem the least bit embarrassed.
Instead, he grinned and laughed "Fufufufu, didn't Fleet Admiral Orion already know about this? Isn't it a bit late for you to be questioning now, Smoker?"
"Not late at all!" Smoker walked briskly past Doflamingo.
"I'm heading to G-5 to replace Vice Admiral Vergo right now. Fleet Admiral Orion said that at this critical mont, he trusts more."
Before Doflamingo could react, a squad of soldiers erged from the base port, standing in formation opposite Smoker.
Leading them was Tashigi.
"Captain Smoker!"
Tashigi took a step forward, looking sowhat bewildered.
"Are we... setting sail again?"
Smoker didn't stop walking, a slight smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
"From now on, you'll have to call Rear Admiral Smoker!"
"Huh?" Tashigi blinked slowly, processing the information.
"Rear Admiral... Smoker?"
"What are you standing around for?" Smoker glanced back at his sowhat clueless subordinate.
"We're setting off for the New World G-5 base imdiately!"
....
After watching Smoker and his crew board the warship and sail away, Doflamingo instinctively reached for the Den Den Mushi he usually carried, only to find it missing.
Shaking his head to himself, he turned his gaze back to the office building.
When he had allied himself with Kaido, it wasn't just because of Kaido strength. It was also because of his own lingering resentnt.
He had a past that few knew about—a ti when he had knelt and begged to return to the Holy Land as a Celestial Dragon, only to be coldly rejected.
It was from that mont that the seed of vengeance took root in his heart And the only one in the world who could help him achieve his revenge was Kaido, who had always been eager to wage a grand war.
But that was all in the past!
Now, there was a Marine Fleet Admiral even more ruthless than Kaido.
Not only had he swiftly consolidated power within the Marines, but he had also forced the lofty rulers of the World Governt to sign the Mariejois Treaty.
In a way, aligning with Orion offered far greater benefits than cooperating with Kaido.
And now, it was ti for him to make his choice!
After another brief silence, Doflamingo took a deep breath and decisively jumped down from the parallel bars, heading straight for the office building.
Soon, he arrived at Orion office.
After a mont hesitation, Doflamingo took another deep breath, pulled his hands out of his pockets, and stepped inside.
"Fleet Admiral Orion, I have a secret that might interest you greatly!"
As soon as he stepped into the office, Doflamingo faced Orion, who was seated at the desk, and got straight to the point.
"However, before I reveal this secret to you, I hope you can promise one thing!"
At these words, Mihawk, Crocodile, and Moria almost simultaneously looked up, their eyes filled with a hint of surprise.
"Oh?"
Orion was also taken aback and asked. "Go on, what do you want to promise you?"
"Next ti you go to the Holy Land, can you take with you?"
At this point, Doflamingo slightly raised his head, his gaze behind the sunglasses both fervent and crazed.
"There, lies the dignity I lost!"
...
In the New World, within the castle of Whole Cake Island.
Except for a few mbers of the Charlotte family who needed to stay on their respective islands, the rest were all present, making the spacious castle hall extrely crowded.
Adding to the oppressive atmosphere were the massive figures of Charlotte Linlin and Kaido.
"Buru Buru~"
Suddenly, the sound of a Den Den Mushi rang out, further intensifying the already tense and silent atmosphere.
Under the watchful eyes of all the Charlotte family mbers, Kaido casually pulled out the Den Den Mushi from his pocket.
"Governor!"
"Sothing terrible has happened!"
Before Kaido could speak, an urgent voice ca through the Den Den Mushi.
"We just received word that the Mammoth, which went to intercept the Marine warship, has been sunk by Admiral Sakazuki. Everyone on board, including Jack... their fate is unknown!"
"What?!"
The sudden bad news nearly made Kaido explode on the spot.
As soon as the words fell, he abruptly stood up, and the terrifying aura unique to an Emperor of the Sea burst forth without restraint.
The overwhelming pressure enveloped the entire hall, causing many of the Charlotte family mbers to widen their eyes in shock and involuntarily step back.
"Kaido!"
Katakuri, standing in front of his siblings, imdiately released his Conqueror's Haki to block the incoming terrifying aura.
He then stepped forward with his trident and said in a deep voice
"Reign in your Haki. This is Whole Cake Island!"
Surprisingly, Kaido did not get angry at Katakuri's reprimand.
As soon as Katakuri finished speaking, the terrifying aura around Kaido vanished.
Imdiately after, the once ferocious and domineering Kaido burst into tears, wailing exaggeratedly.
"Jack... Jack is dead!"
After a bout of wailing, Kaido, like a wronged child, turned to the once carefree and plump woman who had shared his adventures on the sa ship.
Struggling to control his sudden grief, he choked out.
"Linlin, help one more ti!"
Seeing this, Charlotte Linlin let out a heavy sigh.
"Did you drink a lot before coming to Whole Cake Island?"
Kaido remained silent, only continuing to wail.
"Enough, Kaido!"
Charlotte Linlin suddenly stood up, exasperated.
"Fine, fine, I'll help you!"
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