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Chapter 143 Arena Opening
Early morning outside Dressrosa Arena
In the early morning light, Luffy pulled his straw hat even lower, his face painted with special camouflage paint.
"Lucy, this is your race number."
The staff handed over an iron number plate, and Luffy grinned, revealing a bright smile that was completely inconsistent with the weak nickname "Lucy".
Rayleigh stood atop the clock tower three blocks away, her silver hair fluttering in the morning breeze.
His sharp gaze pierced the morning mist, gazing towards the arena. "Robin, how's the situation on the east passage?"
"Guards rotate every 15 minutes,"
Robin's voice came from the tiny headset, "We've discovered three hidden doors, suspected to lead to an underground trading ground."
Zoro leaned against the shadows at the alley entrance, his three knives wrapped in coarse cloth. "Tsk, why not just charge in?"
"no!"
Nami lowered her voice and scolded, "This operation must be secret. Have you forgotten Mr. Rayleigh's plan?"
On the commanding heights of the city, Usopp held up a modified sniper rifle, and the sniper scope swept across the entire arena.
Opening Ceremony at the Arena Center
Accompanied by a deafening salute, Doflamingo's projection suddenly appeared above the arena, and his pink feather coat was particularly dazzling in the morning light.
"Fffffffff... Welcome to the Death Arena!"
His voice echoed across the island through the loudspeaker, "Today's rules...are a little special!"
The audience erupted in wild cheers.
"The first round will be divided into three areas! Brawl mode!"
Doflamingo opened his arms. "A free-for-all in each area! Only the last five standing will advance!"
A huge holographic projection unfolded, revealing the division into three areas:
Area A:
"White Horse" Cavendish
Giant Warrior Helding
Brukili
Cone Green Pepper
Luffy
Many miscellaneous fish~
Area B:
Warrior Rebecca
Spartan
Meadows
King Elizabelo II
Haku
Other small players.
Area C:
Babao Navy Lao Cai
Abu
Jet
Murloc Haku
Bartolomeo the Cannibal
Other sword fighters.
"Then... the game begins!"
Amid Doflamingo's wild laughter, the iron fences of the three areas rose simultaneously!
Area A battlefield
In Area A of the arena, the heavy iron gate slammed shut and the audience erupted in deafening cheers.
Cavendish gracefully drew his sword, Durandal, the blade gleaming coldly in the sunlight. "This filthy Colosseum is truly unworthy of this young master's beauty..."
Before he could finish his words, a massive shadow loomed. The giant warrior, Heldin, raised his battle axe and slashed down with a roar: "Elbaf's honor must not be tarnished!"
"boom!"
A crack appeared on the ground, and Cavendish leaped back lightly, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes: "Tsk, a rude giant..."
On the other side, Brujili, striding with his long legs, rushed towards the crowd with a wild laugh: "Come! Let the blood stain this land red!"
Green Pepper stood there, Haki wrapped around his flattened head, and sneered, "Little brats, let me show you how powerful Green Pepper is!"
In the chaotic corner, Luffy lowered the brim of her hat and scanned the entire scene with sharp eyes: "We must end this quickly..."
Suddenly, he lowered his body and charged his right fist—
"Rubber rubber..."
"Bang!"
With one punch, Brukili's long legs were broken directly, and the whole person flew backwards, knocking down half of the wall!
The audience was silent for a moment, and then erupted into even more enthusiastic cheers!
Cavendish's pupils shrank: "This guy... is not simple!"
Area B battlefield
Rebecca, wielding a rapier, swiftly moved across the battlefield, her eyes filled with determination: "For the honor of the Riku royal family..."
Spartan brandished his greatsword, slashing at his opponent with a wild laugh: "Weaklings are not worthy to stand on this stage!"
Meadows's figure was like a ghost, his poisonous sword flashed with cold light, and every strike was accurate in cutting the throat.
Ideo's Destruction Fist smashed the ground, sending up clouds of dust. "Mera-mera Fruit is mine!"
The most eye-catching person was Elizabello II. He stood there, arms folded across his chest, a confident smile on his face. "The King's Fist... one strike is enough."
Area C battlefield
Lao Cai's spear was like a dragon, and every strike was accompanied by the sound of breaking through the air: "Eight Punches·Dragon Cone!"
Abu's poison needle was hidden in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to attack: "Hehehe... Die!"
Haku's Murloc Karate created a massive wave, sending several opponents flying: "The wrath of the Murlocs!"
Jet's twin blades were like a whirlwind, splashing blood wherever they passed: "The weak should be eliminated!"
The craziest one was Bartolomeo. He stood in the middle of the barrier, laughing wildly and shouting, "Come on, trash!"
"Barrier Impact!"
The huge barrier advanced like a city wall, knocking Deringer out directly!
Outside the arena, Fujitora strolled down the street, tapping the ground lightly with his staff and sword.
Suddenly, he stopped and frowned: "These toy soldiers..."
His Observation Haki sensed something unusual. "Why are there...human cries?"
"I see..."
Fujitora murmured softly, "Doflamingo, you dare to play with life..."
At the same time, through Usopp's sniper scope, a blond boy was quietly sneaking into the underground passage of the arena.
Dressrosa Port·Noon
The scorching sun baked the dock, and the gangway of the small warship slowly lowered, the metal pedals shining a dazzling white light under the high temperature.
Rogge was the first to get off the boat. His black military boots made a dull sound as they stepped on the cobblestones, and the hem of his coat of justice did not move at all.
He raised his head slightly, his eyes penetrating the bustling harbor and locking onto a certain direction.
"Walk."
Enel put his hands in his pockets, and his gold earrings reflected a dazzling light in the sunlight.
He glanced towards the arena, a sarcastic smile on his lips: "Those Pirates scum, they're having a lot of fun~"
Ain followed closely behind, his right hand always on the hilt of "Qiu Shui", his eyes as sharp as a knife.
The three did not go directly to the arena, but walked slowly along the streets outside the port.
Rogge's Observation Haki had already locked onto the target - Fujitora's aura, not far away.
Fujitora's tall figure stood quietly on the street corner, his purple kimono fluttering in the heat, his staff sword tapping the ground lightly.
He tilted his head slightly, as if he had already sensed Rogge's arrival.
"Rogge Admiral."
Fujitora's deep voice sounded, "I didn't expect you to come in person."
Rogge stood still, his eyes stern. "You should have sensed the abnormality of this country."
Fujitora was silent for a moment, his staff sword trembling slightly. "Yes... Doflamingo, you dare to play with your life like this."
There was suppressed anger in his voice. Observation Haki allowed him to clearly perceive the cries of those humans who had been turned into toys.
Rogge said calmly, "My main purpose for coming here is to annihilate all the Pirates."
He glanced at Ain and said, "As for the affairs of this country, you will handle them. Ain will assist you."
Fujitora nodded slightly: "Thank you."
Rogge continued: "Intelligence has been shared with Ain, including the specific situation of the people in this country."
Fujitora gripped his staff and sword tightly, saying solemnly, "I will ensure that the people of this country...will no longer suffer."
Rogge said no more and turned away.
Enel grinned and followed Rogge's pace, while Ion stayed beside Fujitora, the dark "Autumn Water" slightly unsheathed.
Rogge and Enel's figures gradually walked away. Fujitora slowly raised his head. Although he could not see, he seemed to see through everything.
"Miss Ian, let's go."
Ian nodded, his voice cold, "Sugar's location has been identified. Now, it's time for reckoning."