Chapter 80 Conflict
'Doflamingo?' After ending the call, Brett became lost in thought.
'This is quite intriguing. Is he here for revenge, or does he genuinely want to talk like he mentioned? It doesn't really matter if we meet. Regardless, with my current abilities, I'm not concerned about being killed.'
To avoid revealing that he was in Sabaody, Brett waited a bit before leaving from a specific shore of the islands.
Soon after, Brett reached a fancy hotel. Without a word, a waiter approached him.
"Are you Mr. Brett? " The waiter had a friendly smile, "Young Master has been expecting you for a long time. "
'So, does this mean that this hotel also belongs to Doflamingo?He has definitely become more powerful than Tesoro.'
It's no surprise that Doflamingo has been involved in the underworld since childhood, while Tesoro only experienced success after acquiring the Golden Fruit.
"Please lead the way." Brett stated calmly.
"Right this way, please. " The waiter beamed and guided him, and Brett followed along.
They entered the elevator, which took them all the way to the top floor of the hotel.
When the doors of the elevator opened, there was only one door.
"Young Master is eager to see you inside. "
The waiter smiled and politely bowed to Brett, showing no intention of leaving the elevator.
Brett didn't mind, advanced forward, grasped the door handle, and opened it.
As the door opened, sights and sounds of the room came to life, with audio being transmitted.
'Wow…This guy really knows how to enjoy himself.'
The door opened, and Brett stepped into the room. The lavish decor and spacious layout indicated that this room was quite expensive, even for just one night.
"Hey, you arrived pretty fast? " A peculiar smile greeted him. In the large living room, on the longest couch, sat a man in a sleek red suit, lounging.
His hair was spiked like a Saiyan, and he wore large glasses that obscured his eyes even indoors.
His hands rested on the back of the couch, with a glamorous woman on each side—one holding grapes and the other with a drink in her hand.
On the soft carpet below, two women sat at his feet, cradling his legs in their arms and giving them a squeeze.
"Take a seat, Fishman Brett. "
The man, Doflamingo, the leader of the Don Quixote family and the new Warlord, smiled widely.
Brett casually moved to the couch across from him and took a seat.
"What are you waiting for? " Doflamingo pushed the two ladies away from him. "Why don't you go say hi to the guests? "
"No need," Brett replied, "Just tell me what you want to discuss. "
"Fufuffu, I like straightforward guys," Doflamingo smirked and sat up straight. "Even though you really affected my business, that's in the past. I'd rather think about the future than be angry about what happened. "
"Join me, Brett! "
"Join you? "Brett smiled, finding it amusing how this guy thought he had something important to say.
"Yes, join me! " Doflamingo said with enthusiasm. "You're working with that Tesoro guy, right? Forget about him and come work with me."
"What I can offer to Fish-Man Island is way better than what Tesoro could offer! "
Doflamingo understood Fish-Man Island was a valuable ally.
Rich in underwater resources, and Jinbei is one of the Warlords alongside him, which makes them a competitive force against the Shipping King.
When compared to that, the human trafficking business that got destroyed doesn't matter.
"Did you call me just to share such nonsense? " Brett sighed.
He really shouldn't have come. If he had outright refused, this guy's pride would have probably gotten hurt, but that might have been better than listening to this.
"What do you mean by nonsense? " Doflamingo's excited tone shifted to a more serious one.
"Tesoro is my friend and a vital partner for Fish-Man Island," Brett stated calmly.
"Fufufufu, I see. Friendship is nice too," Doflamingo clearly misunderstood. He grinned and added, "I have some problems with Tesoro, but that's fine. Let's all work together. Then we—"
"No, what I'm saying is if you want to do business, go to Fish-Man Island by yourself. You can buy or sell whatever you like, as long as you follow the rules of Fish-Man Island, and no one will bother you."
Brett said, "But forget about partnering or anything like that. "
He was looking for more partners, but Doflamingo was not one of them.
Like Tesoro was in the original story, Doflamingo is just a Celestial Dragon without actually being one.
The difference is that Tesoro has changed now, while Doflamingo will never change.
Brett found it impossible to deal with him.He thought this guy had something important to say.
After all, the slave trade is a key part of this guy's business. The sound Brett heard that day was something he could never erase from his memory.
When Doflamingo heard Brett's response, his smile faded instantly. "So, does this mean you're turning me down? "
"Basically, I'm not interested in working with you. That's all," Brett got up and prepared to leave, not wanting to waste any more time with this man.
"Fufufufuf, you're really just going to walk away like that? "
Doflamingo's icy voice unexpectedly emerged from the back, "Since we can't be allies, let's address the issues from the last few days. "
Brett spun around and replied, "How do you plan to handle that? "
"Fufufufufufufufufufufufu..... " Doflamingo rose and cracked his neck, "Like this, perhaps? "
Buzz!
A powerful energy erupted from Doflamingo, overwhelming Brett like a massive avalanche.
Brett let out a scoff, "Oh really? "
Buzz!
A fierce force radiated from Brett at the center, clashing with Doflamingo's Conquer's Haki.
Dark sparks began to flicker in the air, causing the glass in the room to break. All four women who previously assisted Doflamingo fainted.
Doflamingo was momentarily shocked. He likely didn't anticipate that Brett also possessed Conquer's Haki.
'His Conquer's Haki is quite intense.' Brett kept a composed expression, though he felt a slight discomfort internally.
Doflamingo's Conquer's Haki might not be the most powerful, but his control over it surpassed Brett's. He could focus his energy towards himself, while Brett could only release it broadly.
'He must have awakened his Conquer's quite early.'
"Fufufufu, so you have Conquer's Haki too? " Doflamingo proactively softened his intimidating demeanor, "But it still looks very inexperienced, it's not exciting."
Brett also retracted his Conquer's Haki "Then what would be thrilling? "
Suddenly, Doflamingo was in front of Brett, and his long right leg, clad in tailored pants, lashed out at Brett like a whip.
"This! " The air seemed to split apart, creating a sharp sound.
Wissh—
Brett smirked, tensed his muscles, and twisted his body. The energy surged down through his legs, and as the current flowed, Brett also swung his leg.
Boom!
Their two extended legs, both wrapped in dark, armament haki, crashed together, causing dark sparks to burst in every direction.
The overwhelming force blew away everything in the room, including furniture and fixtures.
The walls were destroyed, and a massive hole was created in the ceiling.
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