When Orochimaru was mentioned, the expression on the limping soldier's face immediately became complex, with both gratitude and a hint of other emotions in his eyes.
Indeed, because of Orochimaru, Dressrosa's life has been getting better and better these past two years, and the treatment of the toys has also significantly improved.
In the past, discarded toys would appear from time to time, but in recent years, such situations have hardly been seen. Most toys can be properly placed and continue to "live" peacefully.
(Sugar: "I did it!! I did it! I fixed them one by one! Not that cunning snake!")
Orochimaru: These are all laborers who work all year round without expending physical strength! You actually discarded them! What a waste!
Not only that, Orochimaru also particularly likes the Tontatta Tribe, but mounts are an exception.
(Because they are short and capable)
It is precisely for this reason that the treatment of the imprisoned Tontatta Tribe has improved linearly in these past few years.
If it weren't for Toy Soldier's persistent opposition to Doflamingo, always holding the bottom line, the Tontatta Tribe would have probably been completely corrupted by Orochimaru's Sugar-coated bullets.
However, it must be said that Orochimaru's existence has allowed this country to maintain a superficial happiness more stably.
However, Toy Soldier knew very well that things were far from as simple as they appeared on the surface.
He took Franky and, after some effort, found the toys who had not yet been brainwashed, and also the humans who had forgotten their loved ones.
Toy Soldier looked serious and spoke to Franky in a heavy tone.
"This country is full of forgotten people, and people who have forgotten others.
We toys were all humans originally!"
His words were full of sorrow.
Franky was shocked and couldn't help but exclaim loudly, his eyes full of disbelief, staring intently at the toy on his shoulder.
The toy continued to narrate: "A certain ability user brought by Doflamingo ten years ago transformed into a toy."
"Then... are you too?" Franky couldn't help but ask.
However, Toy Soldier directly interrupted him and said, "We've arrived at the flower field."
Following the path indicated by Toy Soldier, Franky arrived at a very hidden, little-known underground space.
As soon as he reached the bottom, Franky looked up and saw a familiar figure with Mosshead.
At this moment, Toy Soldier introduced to Franky: "These are my comrades, the little people from the Tontatta Kingdom, also known as the Tontatta Tribe."
But Franky's gaze remained fixed on Zoro, and then he asked, "What are you doing here?"
Zoro was originally engrossed in watching the arena's live broadcast. Hearing the movement, he turned to look at Franky.
"Ah... it's Franky," Zoro said.
"I followed a sword here, and now I'm watching the arena's live broadcast. Damn it! If I had known there were so many powerful characters in there, I would have participated too.
I originally thought that only simple-minded guys like Luffy would participate in a competition for a piece of meat."
Just then, a black-haired Tontatta Tribe member looked at Toy Soldier and reported solemnly.
"Captain! The reconnaissance unit has completed the intelligence summary. The enemy's movements and Sugar's movements have all been investigated clearly, but a large number of ordinary members have left Dressrosa for some unknown reason."
After a pause, the Tontatta Tribe member continued, looking at the latest news in his hand.
"Also, please don't be surprised, before today's decisive battle is about to begin, the legendary heroes of our Tontatta Tribe have come to help!
Their names are Usohlandor and Robin-Lando, and they are on their way here."
As he spoke, the Tontatta Tribe member couldn't help but shed tears of emotion, his voice choked. The surrounding Tontatta Tribe members also cried with emotion.
"And they also have other companions, their names are Luffy-Lando, Zoro-Lando, Nami-Lando, San-Lando, Chopper-Lando, Fran-Lando, Bone-Lando, and an unofficial Snake Snake-Lando."
Hearing the Tontatta Tribe member's report, the corners of their mouths twitched, and Usopp's appearance flashed in their minds.
These naive Tontatta Tribe members must have been fooled again by Usopp.
Zoro looked helpless, raised his hand and scratched his scalp, muttering to himself: Why does he always tell such huge lies? Then, he opened his mouth with a slight guilty conscience and raised his hand to signal: "Ah... I'm probably Zoro-Lando."
Franky followed closely.
"I'm Fran-Lando, please take care of me."
The Tontatta Tribe member in front of them was shocked. "Really... that's so exciting!"
Zoro frowned slightly, and the words the Tontatta Tribe member had just said suddenly flashed through his mind, something about someone going to deal with Nami and the others.
But after a moment's thought, he felt that it wasn't that important right now.
Meanwhile, on the sunny, the atmosphere was quite pleasant. Jora, Brook, Nami, and Chopper were sitting around a table with steaming hot tea.
The few of them were chatting and laughing, slowly sipping their tea.
Jora enthusiastically discussed new skincare products with Nami.
She would also occasionally discuss art with Brook and talk about Dellinger's childhood with Chopper.
They talked back and forth, making it quite lively.
Of course, their hands were not idle. The four of them were playing cards, occasionally laughing and joking about the card game.
Momonosuke watched eagerly from the side, wanting to join in, but couldn't get a word in, so he could only fret.
Whenever he thought of Doflamingo's fierce appearance, he would shiver, becoming more and more afraid, so he could only close the door once he entered the room and sulk inside.
Just then, Jora cleared her throat and said with a smile: "Ah... I'm here on young master's orders, to deal with you all and make sure you stay put and don't run around."
As she spoke, she deliberately raised her eyebrows and winked, "But, hehe, we all know it's no fun to actually fight.
How about this, we'll decide the winner by playing cards.
If I'm lucky and win, you all have to stay here;
But if you win, then I'll stay. How about it, dare you try?"
Nami looked at Jora, who could be described as having lingering charm, and couldn't help but complain, the people of the Donquixote Family are quite different from their bounty posters.
"By the way, is it really okay to be so friendly to us?"
Jora covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Just because Lord Orochimaru helped me regain my youth, I won't make things too difficult for you.
Don't worry, even though the young master is like that, he really cares about Lord Orochimaru's feelings.
Even if Straw Hat loses, he won't make things too difficult for you."
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