King's Plateau
Doflamingo held the Den Den Mushi, listening to Baby 5's report, his face darkening.
"Master, that guy captured members of the Beasts Pirates."
Hearing this, the three top executives of the Donquixote Pirates all changed their expressions.
Trebol nervously looked at Doflamingo. "Hey, Doffy, will Kaido blame us for this?"
Diamante and Pica's faces instantly turned grim.
If Kaido held them responsible, the Donquixote Pirates would likely have to pay a heavy price.
However, the Bloodline Factor technology displayed by the other party had deeply stirred the greed in their hearts.
Perfect replication of Devil Fruit abilities!
If they could obtain such powerful technology, the Donquixote Pirates would undoubtedly stand at the pinnacle of the world!
Thus, the three executives simultaneously turned their gazes toward Doflamingo.
After listening to Baby 5's report, Doflamingo remained silent for a long time before suddenly bursting into laughter. "Oh, how interesting. Does he want to provoke a war between the Beasts Pirates and the World Government? Then let's make it even bigger."
As he spoke, he picked up the Den Den Mushi and made a call.
The Den Den Mushi connected.
Doflamingo smiled. "Lord Kaido, I just received some bad news. Your people were captured by that guy who controls the Bloodline Factor."
Kaido roared in fury. "Joker, give me the intel!"
Trebol and the other two executives didn't even dare to breathe loudly, staring nervously at the Den Den Mushi in Doflamingo's hand.
The next moment was crucial.
Doflamingo had no real intel.
Sweat beaded on Doflamingo's forehead as he forced a laugh. "Lord Kaido, I'll send you the information right away."
After ending the call with Kaido, everyone, including Doflamingo, let out a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Kaido didn't hold the Donquixote Pirates responsible.
"Hey, Doffy..."
Trebol wanted to say something, but Doflamingo raised his hand to stop him.
Doflamingo made another call.
Soon, the Den Den Mushi connected.
"MAMAMAMA... Joker, if you don't have good news for me, you know the consequences."
Trebol and the other two executives couldn't help but gulp.
The Donquixote Pirates at least had business dealings with the Beasts Pirates, so Kaido might not lash out.
But Big Mom was different.
"A perfected Bloodline Factor technology has appeared in Water 7."
Sweat poured even more heavily from Doflamingo's forehead as he cut straight to the point. "With the Bloodline Factor, you can create the Giant race you've always wanted."
"You know the price of lying to me."
Big Mom's tone grew serious, her overwhelming aura making it almost impossible for Trebol and the other two executives to breathe.
While Kaido might spare them for the sake of business, offending Big Mom would truly mean the end of the Donquixote Pirates.
Doflamingo wiped his sweat, forcing himself to remain calm as he swore an oath, exaggerating the terrifying potential of the Bloodline Factor.
"MAMAMAMA... I owe you a favor."
Big Mom, satisfied with his answer, was clearly in a good mood. She made her promise before ending the call.
Diamante took a deep breath, his expression grim. "Doffy, I don't think involving Big Mom is a good idea."
Trebol and Pica nodded vigorously.
Doflamingo laughed loudly. "The more chaos, the better our chances. If we obtain the Bloodline Factor, it won't matter even if we anger Kaido and Big Mom... Of course, they'll never know I was the one who came out on top."
Onigashima.
Kaido summoned the top executives of the Beasts Pirates.
When they learned that Ulti and Page One had been captured, everyone was shocked.
"Impossible! Ulti and Page One are also Tobiroppo. How could they be captured?" Sasaki's face twisted in disbelief.
In the Beasts Pirates, beneath the captain Kaido were the All-Stars, followed by the Tobiroppo.
Any one of them could be considered invincible in the first half of the Grand Line.
"King!"
Kaido ignored Sasaki and directly gave the order.
He was growing more and more interested in the target that had appeared in Water 7.
King nodded and walked outside.
Soon, a pteranodon spread its wings and soared into the sky.
Whole Cake Island.
Big Mom gathered all her children.
"MAMAMAMA... Katakuri."
Katakuri stepped forward.
Big Mom called another name. "Brulee."
"Mom..."
Brulee also stepped forward, though she was nervous.
She had been nearby when Doflamingo contacted Big Mom.
"You two, go to Water 7 and bring back that guy who controls the Bloodline Factor." Big Mom was completely lost in her fantasies.
Totto Land had gathered almost all races, with only a few exceptions like the Giants.
The Bloodline Factor was undoubtedly a crucial tool to fulfill her dream.
"Understood, Mom."
Katakuri nodded and left with his sister Brulee.
Marineford.
Sengoku was deeply agitated.
Tsuru's expression was equally grave. "CP9 is actually requesting Marine support... Why?"
The Marines and CP9, directly under the World Government, had always operated independently.
For CP9 to actively seek Marine assistance was highly unusual and made her wary.
Sengoku cursed irritably. "No matter what CP9's reasons are, we don't have the manpower to spare right now."
Tsuru could only sigh. "This is an order from the World Government."
If Zephyr hadn't been incapacitated, the Marines might have been able to dispatch reinforcements. But now, even Garp had gone to the East Blue to pursue Golden Lion Shiki. There were no extra hands to send to Water 7 to support CP9.
Sengoku grew increasingly frustrated and slammed his desk. "No choice. Inform Borsalino and have him go to Water 7."
The New World.
A Marine warship was pursuing a pirate ship.
However, the pirate ship was clearly faster and more familiar with the waters, quickly pulling ahead.
"Vice Admiral Borsalino, the pirates are escaping!"
A Marine captain rushed to Borsalino's side, urgently reporting the situation.
They had been chasing this pirate crew for three days and nights. None of them wanted to let these pirates slip away.
"Understood, Fleet Admiral Sengoku."
Borsalino held the Den Den Mushi, lazily raising a finger toward the pirate ship.
A laser beam shot from his fingertip, precisely striking the fleeing vessel.
"Hooray!"
The Marines on deck cheered as the pirate ship was destroyed.
The Vice Admiral had finally stopped slacking off.
Borsalino put away the Den Den Mushi and lazily pursed his lips. "What a pain... You all return on your own."
"Vice Admiral Borsalino, where are you going?"
The Marine captain was stunned. Had the Vice Admiral finally decided to get serious?
Borsalino shrugged. "I have to go to Water 7... Who would've thought someone besides Vegapunk could perfectly control the Bloodline Factor? What a troublesome guy."
As he spoke, Borsalino dissolved into particles of light and vanished from the deck.
Only half a day later.
Countless points of light gathered in the skies above Water 7, quickly forming Borsalino's figure.
"The Beasts Pirates are here too, huh."
As he descended, Borsalino spotted a ship bearing the Beasts Pirates' flag docked messily at the harbor, making his headache worse.
Thud!
Borsalino landed on the docks.
Rob Lucci, who had been waiting, approached. "Vice Admiral Borsalino, we have more important missions. The rest is up to you."
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