Chapter 186: War with the Charlotte Family
"Hahaha…" Doflamingo's sinister laughter echoed in Monet's room.
"Master?"
"That bastard has finally entered the New World. Did they really go to Dressrosa?"
"Yes, Master. According to the kingdom's soldier report, they just came to purchase supplies, quickly left Dressrosa, and headed to the next island."
"Next up is the sea controlled by the three emperors, BIG MOM. Could it be true that, as the newspaper says, they're heading to challenge BIG MOM?"
"Master, do you need me to keep an eye on Eric and his crew's movements?"
"Keep track of them at all times. That bastard has repeatedly disrupted my business. Once my plan to seize the country is complete, the first thing I'll do is crush that kid into dust!"
"You cannot die by BIG MOM's hands, lightning boy!"
Doflamingo muttered harshly, cutting the call.
"Yes, Master." Monet softly responded, putting on thick glasses to disguise herself, hiding her eyes behind spiral lenses.
On the other side, after hanging up, Doflamingo glanced at the traitor kneeling before him.
"You lost my auction business, wasted a Devil Fruit, and now you want to run away?"
"Doflamingo, how dare you... you killed my wife and children..."
"Hey, Dof, this guy tried to escape with his family after failing, but I caught him on the spot." Diamante proudly raised his chin.
"Then, right in front of him, I..." Diamante laughed wickedly, showing his twisted and mocking face. "His crying was just like a child's. Hahaha…"
"Wuuuu…" Thinking of his family's final moments, Eaton roared in fury, "You demons, you'll end up in hell!"
"Hahaha, at least you won't have a future." Doflamingo drew a gun and aimed it at him. "I really like that look in your eyes."
Bang The gunshot rang out suddenly.
"Ughhh!" The man fell to the ground, his heart struck. He twitched once and stopped moving.
"Doflamingo, what should we do next?"
"Finish up the remaining North Blue business, then head to the Grand Line!"
Doflamingo, wearing his sunglasses, still wore his iconic smile, raising both hands to the sky:
"I'm going to take back what belongs to me!"
…
"What did you say? They've already left Dressrosa?!" At the port in Dressrosa, Akainu grabbed a Kingdom soldier by the collar and shouted, "Why didn't you delay them here? Are you soldiers or not?!"
"S-Sakazuki-sama." King Riku, with spiky hair, stepped out from the crowd, "I'm not sure where our soldiers offended you, Admiral Sakazuki."
"…" Akainu released his grip, his towering height imposing, his hoarse voice filled with menace, "You let pirates pass by so openly without doing anything? Are you soldiers or not?!"
"Capturing pirates is the Navy's job," King Riku said sternly. "The kingdom army's job is to protect the safety of the people. Furthermore, the Dawn Pirates were just shopping and didn't attack anyone. We treated them as tourists."
"...!" King Riku's words left Akainu speechless.
Akainu clenched his gloved fists tightly, his lips parting slightly to reveal his gritted teeth.
An aide stepped forward to advise, "This is the king of an allied nation, we cannot…"
"I know!" Akainu interrupted the aide, yelling toward the Kingdom army at the port, "Which direction did they go?!"
"They... they went that way!" The frightened soldier quickly pointed.
"Go!" Akainu led the Navy, rushing to board the warships and resume chasing after Eric.
…
"Sakazuki-sama! We've spotted the Dawn Pirates' ship ahead!"
"Catch them!" Akainu ordered loudly, "Today will be the day the Dawn Pirates are destroyed!"
"But the BIG MOM's territory is not far ahead…"
"Forget about BIG MOM, just catch Eric's ship first!"
Akainu's hatred was palpable as he said, "For such a small pirate to control such a large territory... one day, I'll exterminate all pirates!"
"Captain," Chiron, who had just finished a strategic meeting, noticed the Navy ships pursuing them from behind, "The Navy ships are chasing us. It's our old enemy, Admiral Akainu."
"He really has a dog's nose. Do you think he's been tailing us since we entered the New World?"
"Very likely." Chiron said thoughtfully, "Based on the speed difference between us, he might have been lying in wait at the position the captain mentioned. Fortunately, thanks to your foresight, we managed to avoid his trap."
"Up ahead is BIG MOM's territory. We may have already been detected by her surveillance system. Let's split up here!"
Eric finished and said, "Chiron, I'm leaving the Fearless in your hands."
"Leave it to me."
Perona anxiously asked, "But what about Akainu chasing from behind?"
Eric smirked, "Let Chiron play around him near Totland. At the right time, we can have Akainu help us draw BIG MOM's fire."
"When we return, we'll lead him deep into BIG MOM's sea territory!"
This time, the infiltration team consisted of Eric, Akame, Kurumi, Esdeath, Scáthach , Porche, and Deidara. The rest of the crew stayed on the ship as support.
The seven of them boarded three explosive clay giant birds, heading toward Cake Island, where BIG MOM resided.
…
"Mom, the sea leeches from the bottom have reported that they spotted a steel battleship lingering outside our controlled waters."
"Oh, Eric's little crew finally showed up?" Charlotte Linlin 's massive face loomed closer, "I've heard his pirate ship not only has great speed but also long-range firepower. Even the navy's demon-slaying fleet can't compare to it."
"We can just take it from them, then we'll be able to make the strongest steel fleet!"
"Well, let me congratulate you in advance, Mom. Lick it." Perospero, the eldest son, complimented, "I didn't expect this kid to fall for Mom's trap."
"Ah, since this kid is here, let's prepare the welcome ceremony, Perospero."
"Leave it to me, Mom. I'll capture every last one of Eric's crew." Perospero bent down to bow and left.
Standing next to him, Katakuri said nothing as he watched Perospero walk away.
"You want to move around too, Katakuri?"
"I'll follow Mom's orders."
"Then go. Teach those kids a good lesson."
"Yes!"
…
Before the Fearless docked, the kingdom army at the port had already spotted the Dawn Pirates' flag.
"Your Majesty, we've spotted the Dawn Pirates at the port!" A soldier rushed into King Riku's usual room.
"!" Monet, who was working as a palace maid, froze in surprise at the news, quickly returning to her normal expression.
"What?" King Riku was also surprised. "Did they attack the citizens?"
"No, they didn't," the soldier hesitated before continuing, "After disembarking, according to the soldiers who secretly followed them, they were just purchasing supplies."
"..." The soldier paused again. "Also, the soldiers reported that Eric and his crew had already noticed them but didn't take any further action."
"Hoo~" King Riku sighed in relief. "Looks like they're just here for ordinary shopping. Don't disturb them, and don't let the navy know. If they fight, it'll Dragon innocent civilians into it."
At that moment, Monet, pretending to be innocent, chimed in: "But according to the news in the papers, they're a bunch of notorious criminals. Is it really okay to let them roam freely in the kingdom?"
"Your Majesty, the Dawn Pirates have finished purchasing supplies and have already left Dressrosa." Another soldier entered with the report.
"As long as they've left…" King Riku finally relaxed.
However, Monet's thoughts were racing. No matter what, I must report the Dawn Pirates' whereabouts to the young master!
(END CHAPTER)
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