Finn studied the Birdcage's structure for a while but didn't attempt to destroy it. There was no point.
Moreover, since he was already inside the cage, there was a very simple method to break it: just smash Doflamingo to pieces.
It was simply unnecessary at this stage.
Finn withdrew his finger and waved toward Trebol, who'd just ended his Den Den Mushi call nearby.
Trebol's expression stiffened slightly, but he quickly approached Finn. He didn't dare use his usual snotty manner or flowery speech. Instead, he spoke with utmost respect. "Admiral Finn, I've contacted my Young Master. He'll be here to see you shortly."
"No need." Finn waved dismissively, then continued, "I came here to see him this time on business. The Ope Ope no Mi transaction has been transferred to my authority from Headquarters. Now that Doflamingo has deployed a Birdcage here—heh—something went wrong, didn't it?"
Hearing Finn's words, Trebol felt helpless. He knew his Young Master was no match for this powerful figure. Now that this man had come personally to obtain the Ope Ope no Mi, even if nothing unexpected had occurred, the Young Master probably wouldn't dare claim it for himself.
Because the Ope Ope no Mi's importance was extraordinarily high. If the Young Master dared attempt this, Marine Admiral Finn would kill him on the spot, and the World Government probably wouldn't intervene. As long as he obtained the Ope Ope no Mi, regardless of the process or who died, it would definitely be considered a major achievement for a Marine Admiral.
Therefore, the moment Finn stood here, Trebol's heart had already sunk.
"Admiral Finn, this may sound unbelievable, but in truth, my Young Master didn't obtain the Ope Ope no Mi from Barrels. Before we arrived, this Devil Fruit had already been lost—stolen. However, when we came, the port had been sealed, and the Young Master has now deployed the Birdcage. This damn thief should still be on the island, and we won't let them escape. Please wait here patiently. After my Young Master deals with this trouble, he'll come see you immediately," Trebol said quickly.
"Do you think I have a good temper?" Finn suddenly smiled at Trebol.
Trebol's expression changed drastically. "No, I wouldn't dare."
"I don't need you teaching me how to do my job," Finn said quietly.
If Trebol's face weren't covered in slime, given Finn's temperament, he would have slapped him long ago.
Before the man could respond, Finn continued, "Well, since there's a problem with the transaction and the Ope Ope no Mi is lost, there's no need for Doflamingo now. Tell him to stop meddling. I'm taking over this island."
After saying this, Finn turned toward Vergo and Hina. "You two will accompany me onto the island. The rest of you blockade the port. I want to see if you Donquixote Family members dare attack our Marines!"
After speaking, Finn ignored Trebol's grim expression, walked past him, and stepped onto the island proper.
Vergo's expression was extremely serious. He felt profoundly uneasy as he followed Finn's footsteps. When he passed Trebol, he glanced at the man, but Trebol showed no reaction, which frustrated Vergo immensely. So what should he do next?
Hina, meanwhile, followed Finn carelessly, completely unbothered by any of this.
Once the three had moved inland, only Captain Shu remained managing the warship. This man was Finn's personal navigator. He'd recently accumulated sufficient merit and even exchanged it for a Paramecia-type Rust-Rust Fruit from Marine Headquarters.
But even so, his strength wasn't particularly impressive. If Trebol and the others harbored ill intentions, they could eliminate him within minutes.
But the problem was he operated under Finn's protection. Trebol genuinely didn't dare take action.
If he acted now, he might defeat these Marine forces, but if his Young Master fell into Finn's hands, disaster would be certain.
Finn brought Vergo and Hina onto the island, walking directly through the port town and exiting into the wilderness.
Simultaneously, he withdrew a Den Den Mushi and dialed a number.
At the same time, at the edge of the snow-covered forest, Rosinante looked up at the Birdcage enclosing the entire island. His expression darkened considerably.
He'd witnessed this technique from his brother Doflamingo before and understood its power. No one could enter or exit, and even Den Den Mushi communication would be severed.
This was troublesome. He hoped the Marines would arrive quickly.
At that moment, Rosinante's Den Den Mushi rang. He withdrew it, looked at it with some hesitation, but still answered. "Brother Finn?"
"Rosinante, don't tell me you're not on Minion Island!" Finn cursed violently.
Simultaneously, Vergo, following Finn, was stunned. Rosinante?
Was it a duplicate name?
It must be a duplicate name, right?
It couldn't be Donquixote Rosinante, could it?
Hahaha, how was that possible? He was the Young Master's biological brother!
"I am..." Rosinante responded quickly.
"Then tell me—do you have the Ope Ope no Mi that Doflamingo wants to find and that Admiral Sengoku wants to purchase?" Finn asked furiously.
Rosinante could hear Finn's rage, but falling into Finn's hands was preferable to Doflamingo's, so he admitted decisively, "Yes, but I gave the fruit to Law..."
"Damn you!" Finn cursed, then continued, "Have you gone insane from undercover work? Have you forgotten whether you're a good guy or a bad guy, a pirate or a Marine? Are you mentally ill? If you hadn't asked Admiral Sengoku for information, I wouldn't have bothered with you. But after you did, what the hell is the point of this? What do you think of your father? What do you think of the Marines? Since you enjoy cheating and deceiving so much, I'll cancel your file right now. You can be a pirate for the rest of your life and I won't have to worry about it. I'll kill you today—believe it or not?"
Vergo was stunned. Undercover???
Just then, he heard another shocking revelation.
"I'm telling you, Donquixote Rosinante, you don't need to be a Marine anymore. Just wait for death. I'm on Minion Island right now. Tell me your location and I'll come over and chop off your bastard head!" Finn cursed.
Donquixote Rosinante???
Vergo was completely dumbfounded. Wasn't that the Young Master's younger brother?
Oh my god—he was a Marine???
But soon, Vergo suppressed his shocked expression. The Young Master's brother was a Marine officer, but this man had deceived both the Donquixote Family and the Marines. He was the one who'd stolen the Ope Ope no Mi and given it to someone named Law. Who was Law?
Hina beside him glanced at Vergo meaningfully but said nothing.
Meanwhile, on the other end, after hearing Finn's angry scolding and threats to chop off his head, Rosinante, far from growing nervous, actually breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly said, "I'm in the dense forest about two kilometers southeast of the port."
"Got it. Stay where you are and don't move," Finn said, his tone calming this time.
After speaking, he ended the call. Then, without another word, he brought Vergo and Hina toward Rosinante's location.
Minion Island was a winter island with year-round snow, so Finn, Hina, and Vergo all wore heavy winter clothing.
Vergo followed behind Finn and Hina. Beneath his thick cotton coat, his fingers kept manipulating something. If you looked closely, you'd find he was holding a black Den Den Mushi.
On the other side, Doflamingo also held a black Den Den Mushi, listening to the tapping sounds emanating from it. Tick, tick, tick...
Whatever code the Donquixote Family used, Doflamingo's expression soon became extremely dark. Vergo had transmitted all the information he'd received to Doflamingo.
Rosinante was an undercover Marine agent?
The Ope Ope no Mi had been taken by Rosinante and consumed by Law.
Finn was heading toward Rosinante. He was in the dense forest approximately two kilometers southeast of the port.
Doflamingo was enraged. He looked up and calculated the distance. Wasn't that just around the corner?
Thinking this, Doflamingo didn't hesitate. He rushed over, attempting to capture Law directly!
By then, there might still be room for recovery.
On the other side, Rosinante crouched behind a snowdrift, chatting with the shivering Trafalgar Law.
"Hahaha, don't worry. My big brother is here. We're safe now. As long as we see him, no one can touch us," Rosinante said happily.
Trafalgar Law glanced at Rosinante with some concern. "Mr. Corazon, I just heard the Den Den Mushi conversation, didn't I? Admiral Finn clearly said he was coming to chop off your head..."
"Hahaha..." Rosinante gave a slightly awkward laugh, then patted Law's head. "Don't worry. My big brother may have a terrible temper, but he's very kind to me. He threatened to chop off my head, but then he asked for my location. He didn't genuinely mean to kill me—though he might give me a beating. Sigh..."
This wasn't to deceive Law. Regarding Finn, Rosinante held considerable trust.
"Oh? Really? Do you have an older brother besides me?"
A cold, malicious voice, faintly filled with suppressed fury, came from behind the snow pile where Rosinante crouched.
Both Rosinante and Trafalgar Law's expressions froze.
Because they both recognized that voice as belonging to Donquixote Doflamingo.
"It really breaks my heart, Corazon. I always thought you couldn't speak. Turns out you just had nothing to say to me?" Doflamingo said again.
Rosinante and Law slowly emerged from behind the snow pile.
After all, there was no avoiding it.
At this moment, Doflamingo stood behind the snow mound, accompanied by a group of Donquixote Family officers.
The heavy snow had colored his pink feathered coat and short golden hair slightly white. White vapor rose from his nostrils with each breath, making him look extremely cold.
But at this moment, the real coldness resided in Doflamingo's heart.
"Donquixote... Doflamingo..." Rosinante raised his pistol, pointing it at Doflamingo's chest. "Don't come any closer. You should know you can't afford to offend Finn!"
Doflamingo looked at Rosinante with a dark expression, then said, "Perhaps..."
After speaking, he looked at Trafalgar Law and said gravely, "How long are you going to follow this traitor? Get over here now!"
"No, I want to follow Mr. Corazon!" Trafalgar Law said without hesitation.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he felt his body move beyond his control. He walked toward Doflamingo like a puppet.
Rosinante also noticed Doflamingo's fingers twitching and immediately fired at Doflamingo's hand.
But in the next second, the bullet was caught between Doflamingo's fingers.
"You shot me?" Doflamingo said to Rosinante, murderous intent filling his eyes.