Doflamingo recovered from his momentary panic, a dark glint flashing in his eyes, and in an instant, he returned to his usual arrogant and unrestrained demeanor.
He first raised his hand, his fingertips gently brushing his collar, slowly sliding down his crisp suit, meticulously smoothing out every wrinkle, his movements very elegant.
After tidying up, he slowly squatted down with Orochimaru in his arms, reached out and straightened the transponder snail on Law's head, ensuring that the transponder snail could clearly capture the image.
The Executives/Cadres around him widened their eyes, their faces full of astonishment, completely unable to guess what their young master was planning.
With everything in place, Doflamingo leaned back slightly, his gaze greedily wandering over Orochimaru's face, finally settling on his slightly parted lips.
His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, then he reached out, his index finger and thumb gently pinching Orochimaru's chin, with just the right amount of force, conveying an air of undeniable authority.
He slowly leaned in, their breaths gradually intertwining, and an ambiguous aura permeated the air.
His gaze remained fixed on Orochimaru's eyes, and when their lips were mere millimeters apart, he deliberately paused, as if silently seeking permission.
Immediately after, his lips pressed heavily against Orochimaru's; as their lips and teeth intertwined, his tongue gently explored, possessively yet passionately plundering, completely disregarding the astonished gazes of those around them.
This action came so suddenly that the scene instantly fell into a dead silence, as if even the air had frozen.
In front of the screen, a group of pirates stared intently at the image, and upon seeing such a seductive scene between Doflamingo and Orochimaru, their Adam's apples involuntarily bobbed up and down, they couldn't help but swallow their saliva, their cheeks flushed, and their ears burned.
"Hiss... if I could have such a beauty, what's wrong with being a henpecked husband!" a pirate muttered softly, his eyes full of envy and greed.
"Yeah, for someone like that, what's lowering your head!" another pirate echoed, a molester-like smile on his face, his tone full of jealousy.
Meanwhile, Luffy and Sabo were enjoying their snack, but when they suddenly saw this scene, the snack in their mouths instantly spewed out. ⚆ ⚆ ɞ ---
Both of them erupted almost simultaneously, their figures flashing as they appeared behind Doflamingo.
"You shut your mouth!!"
Along with the angry shout, both of their feet simultaneously kicked Doflamingo hard in the lower back, with such force that it seemed as if Doflamingo would be kicked directly into the ground, and a dull sound of bones rubbing could faintly be heard in the air.
Doflamingo was caught off guard, and the sudden fierce attack from Luffy and Sabo caused his body to stumble forward uncontrollably.
His body swayed a few times, almost falling to the ground, and he only managed to regain his balance with great difficulty.
At that moment, Orochimaru, who had been tightly embraced by him, seized the opportunity, struggled violently, and successfully broke free from his embrace.
Orochimaru slowly sat down next to the chair where Doflamingo had been sitting.
He lowered his head slightly, and with one hand, gently caressed the corner of his mouth, his eyes somewhat hazy, as if still immersed in that unexpected kiss, exuding a unique charm.
The atmosphere around them became subtle for a moment; the Executives/Cadres exchanged glances, unsure how to react, while Luffy and Sabo watched Doflamingo warily, ready to strike again at any moment.
Doflamingo endured the sharp pain in his lower back, his lips twitching uncontrollably, and he reached out to vigorously rub the spot where he had been kicked.
He cursed under his breath, thinking that these two had been too ruthless; if not for his excellent physical condition, that kick might have truly crippled him.
After finally recovering some strength, he looked up, his face so grim that it seemed water could be wrung from it, and he glared fiercely at Sabo, saying through gritted teeth,
"What are you meddling for, you coveter!" His eyes were full of anger and warning, as if he wanted to devour Sabo alive.
Sabo calmly pulled out a clean white handkerchief from his pocket, gently wiped his mouth, then wiped his shoes, and casually discarded the handkerchief, as if the kick he had just delivered had made him dirty.
He slightly raised his chin, looking directly at Doflamingo, and responded in a calm yet undeniable tone:
"Before I succeed, I am first a Big Brother, and there's no need to hold back when it comes to those who covet my little brother's things, but don't worry, since Luffy wants you, I won't snatch my little brother's prey."
Sabo let out a light breath, stretching the body that had exerted force during the kick, his joints making crisp sounds. Then, he unhurriedly squatted down, reached out his hand, and carefully removed the transponder snail tied to Law's head.
Upon seeing the pink appearance of the transponder snail, especially with a bow tied on its head, Sabo paused slightly, his lips twitching uncontrollably.
He then tried hard to press his lips together, attempting to suppress the laughter that was about to escape.
But the combination of the pink bow and the Doflamingo-like transponder snail was too comical, creating a stark contrast with the current serious and tense atmosphere, almost making him lose his composure. But they were quite a match.
After a brief emotional adjustment, Sabo quickly regained his composure. He coughed lightly into the transponder snail's camera, cleared his throat, his eyes sharp and firm, and said in a loud and clear voice:
"Next, Straw Hat Luffy will face Heavenly Yaksha Doflamingo.
This magnificent duel will be broadcast live by me."
As he spoke, he raised the transponder snail, ensuring the camera could clearly capture the scene, and also made sure to scan the surroundings, including the atmosphere and everyone's reactions in the live broadcast.
At this moment, the atmosphere instantly became tense; the Executives/Cadres all climbed up from the ground and sat in rows, their gazes fixed on Luffy and Doflamingo.
And Law, who had just been rescued, hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath before Baby5 and Buffalo unceremoniously pushed him to sit in the middle of their formation.
Law struggled a few times, but finding himself outnumbered, he gave up, his face full of helplessness and unwillingness, muttering softly, "What the hell... I'm not part of the Donquixote Family anymore."
On the other end of the transponder snail, countless pirates were staring intently at the screen, not daring to blink.
Everyone was gathered near the high ground, watching the large screen in the sky. At this moment, they were all captivated by Sabo's broadcast, fully concentrating and awaiting the outbreak of this great battle.
Some pirates excitedly rubbed their hands, muttering, "It's finally going to start, after so many chapters, it's finally going to happen!"
Others nervously clenched their fists, as Luffy's victory or defeat was tied to their lives.
The entire Dressrosa was buzzing with excitement because of this impending duel.
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