The battle at the King's Plateau caused a huge commotion.
Especially the impact caused by Pica's Stone-Stone Fruit ability.
The residents and tourists of Dressrosa were shocked and suspicious.
However, after King Riku appeared, rallied the already scattered army, and announced the purge of the remaining Donquixote family members, no one dared to complain.
A change in the throne, what does that have to do with my monthly salary of 30,000 berries?
The reporters from the World Economic News Agency were different.
They smelled a big story and repeatedly tried to infiltrate the King's Plateau to obtain firsthand information, but were firmly stopped by the army.
Left with no choice, the reporters scattered across Dressrosa, searching for any valuable news leads.
At this time, Reddy, accompanied by King Riku and his daughter Violet, arrived at the secluded cell deep inside the palace chapel.
"Dr. Reddy, is the person you're looking for here?"
King Riku, who had been ousted from the throne by Doflamingo and became despondent, too ashamed to face his people, had been living as a gladiator in the Corrida Colosseum. However, he had now regained his confidence after Violet's persuasion.
"Probably."
Reddy smacked his lips, not entirely sure whether the Tontatta Princess Mansherry would be imprisoned here as in the original story.
"I..."
Violet spoke up, wanting to use her Devil Fruit ability to help Reddy search the area in advance, but Reddy stopped her.
"This is the unique fun of treasure hunting."
Reddy casually brushed it off with the excuse of a treasure-hunting game.
He had already obtained Violet's genetic sample.
Since she was so cooperative, if he owed her another favor, he wouldn't know how to repay her.
Violet looked somewhat disappointed but didn't say anything more, lowering her head in thought.
Reddy entered the secluded cell and looked around.
As the name suggested, the secluded cell was a place for confinement.
The room was empty, with nothing inside.
Reddy carefully compared it to his memories of the original story, walked up to a wall, and began feeling around until he found the mechanism.
A hole opened in the wall.
"It's the Tontatta Tribe!"
King Riku was shocked when he saw a tiny person appear before him.
The Tontatta Tribe held a special status in Dressrosa.
A former king of Dressrosa had reached an agreement with the Tontatta Tribe, completely sealing off information about this race and concealing their existence through legends.
He never expected Doflamingo to have imprisoned a member of the Tontatta Tribe.
"Who are you?"
Princess Mansherry retreated warily.
Reddy smiled. "I'm here to save you, Princess Mansherry."
"Oh, I see."
Princess Mansherry suddenly understood and politely lifted the hem of her skirt to curtsy at Reddy. "Thank you."
King Riku and his daughter were stunned.
The Tontatta Tribe only existed in royal records. Though both had read about them, this was their first time seeing a member of the tribe in person.
"So trusting of others?"
The same thought flashed through the minds of King Riku and his daughter, unsure how to react to what they were witnessing.
"I can see you've been mistreated here. Your hair is all tangled."
Reddy examined Princess Mansherry and quickly found an opening. His words immediately made her eyes well up with tears as she nodded vigorously.
As a prisoner, she naturally hadn't been treated well.
Moreover, Princess Mansherry was Doflamingo's prisoner. While it wasn't true that she hadn't bathed at all since being imprisoned, it was certain that she hadn't been able to do so daily.
"You're a good person."
Princess Mansherry wiped her tears, deeply moved.
Reddy smiled without responding.
The truth was, the Tontatta Tribe was so small that a blood-drawing needle would be a giant object to them.
He was genuinely afraid that a single needle might kill Princess Mansherry outright.
Thus, collecting her hair was the best option.
"Please wait a moment, Princess Mansherry."
Reddy snapped his fingers, and the Secretary, who had been following him, stepped forward expressionlessly. She coated her hands in Armament Haki and tore apart the shackles binding Princess Mansherry.
The restraints broke apart.
Princess Mansherry looked at her freed wrists and ankles in delight and immediately curtsied politely at the Secretary.
"I'll take you to freshen up."
Violet stepped forward and extended her right hand to Mansherry.
Reddy nudged the Secretary and smiled. "You go help too. Make sure Princess Mansherry returns to the Tontatta Kingdom looking beautiful."
"Thank you."
Princess Mansherry's fondness for Reddy grew even more. She didn't want to meet that horrible guy looking dirty.
...
"Objective achieved. Now, just undo the effects of the Hobby-Hobby Fruit."
Reddy took a strand of hair from the Secretary outside the bathroom and immediately stored it in the Gene Library, analyzing the genetic sample.
The results didn't disappoint him.
The Secretary had handed the strand to him the moment she obtained it, and the Healing Fruit ability was still intact.
Satisfied, Reddy sent the Secretary back to the bathroom and left the area.
A team must have a healer.
A team without a healer isn't a proper team.
Princess Mansherry's Healing Fruit ability was undoubtedly the most suitable for the clone army, with no close second.
It wasn't appropriate to make direct requests during their first meeting, so obtaining a genetic sample was enough.
Given the Tontatta Tribe's trusting nature, establishing goodwill now meant future requests would likely be granted when needed.
"Reddy-sama..."
Violet approached, with Princess Mansherry perched on her shoulder. The latter said eagerly, "I invite you to visit the Tontatta Kingdom."
Visiting the Tontatta Kingdom was part of the plan, so Reddy had no objections.
Princess Mansherry, having received Reddy's agreement, hopped from Violet's arm onto Reddy's shoulder. Holding his ear, she said excitedly, "I'll make sure that guy understands the price of ignoring a princess!"
Reddy immediately understood. "That guy... you mean Leo?"
Princess Mansherry nodded vigorously, her voice filled with resentment. "That idiot still hasn't come to save me. I'll teach him a lesson!"
Reddy laughed and carried Princess Mansherry out of the palace.
Leo, the Tontatta Brigade's captain, possessed the intriguing Stitch-Stitch Fruit ability, which allowed him to sew anything together with needle and thread.
Reddy wasn't interested in the Stitch-Stitch Fruit ability itself but found Leo fascinating.
It was rare to see someone so clueless about romance.
Reddy left the palace with Princess Mansherry and summoned Pyo, preparing to fly to Green Bit, where the Tontatta Kingdom was located.
"Where are you going?"
Hancock stopped Reddy while subtly glancing at Violet, who was following him.
Reddy turned and smiled. "Princess Mansherry invited me to visit the Tontatta Kingdom. Do you want to come along?"
"Princess Mansherry invited you?"
Hancock keenly noticed the key point and glanced at Violet again.
So this woman wasn't invited?
Then why was she following?
This woman definitely has designs on my man!
She immediately agreed and stood beside Violet.
Upon closer inspection, Hancock felt confident.
Hmm, not much competition!
Reddy had no idea about Hancock's internal drama. He signaled Pyo to lower the carpet and then boarded it with Hancock and the others.
Soon, the carpet lifted into the air and flew toward Green Bit, the island near Dressrosa.
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