"Doflamingo! You're truly courting death! When Captain Kaido arrives, do you think Phantom can protect you?"
"Fufufu…"
Hearing this, Doflamingo let out a strange laugh. "How pathetic. You're already a renowned pirate in the New World, yet you resort to such ridiculous threats. Is there any point?"
Setting aside whether Kaido could even do it, even if he could settle scores later, Phantom wouldn't abandon him.
Therefore, Doflamingo wasn't afraid at all.
Offending Kaido might allow him to escape, but failing to complete the task assigned by Phantom would leave him no chance to flee. It would be simpler to commit suicide.
"You…!"
Jack was furious, greatly annoyed by this unyielding attitude.
It was one thing to face Phantom's Dominator-level executives; he could admit defeat if he couldn't beat them. But it was infuriating that a mere Shichibukai dared to be so arrogant, imprisoning him in such a place without even providing food.
Thinking this, Jack's gaze suddenly shifted to another person.
That person had golden fox-like eyes and a playful smile on his lips.
He knew this person was one of Phantom's executives, the Nine-Tailed Fox, rumored to be a giant nine-tailed fox in its true form.
"Looking at me, Ninth Master, is useless. Just pray that Kaido brings the compensation money soon to redeem you."
With a light chuckle, the Nine-Tailed Fox suddenly paused, then turned to Doflamingo. "I just received some news."
"What news?" Doflamingo asked.
"Over at Water 7, the Captain obtained Pluton's blueprints and is preparing to invite the world's major powers to a 'World's Number One Auction'."
Hearing this, Doflamingo's expression turned horrified.
"Pluton? That ancient weapon?!"
"That's right. Someone will discuss the details with you. I must be going now."
The Nine-Tailed Fox nodded seriously, then glanced at Jack. "Keep an eye on him, don't let him escape."
With that, his body slowly dissipated, scattering like countless golden star-points.
"Is this summoning?"
Doflamingo's expression became serious, believing that one of Phantom's members had summoned the Nine-Tailed Fox.
Just then, the Den Den Mushi in his pocket rang.
Without hesitation, Doflamingo answered immediately. A young female voice came from the other end.
"Shichibukai, Doflamingo?"
"Who are you?"
"I am from the Phantom Pirate Group…" The voice hesitated for a long time before smiling. "I'm just a helper, Nico Robin."
"Child of the Poneglyphs?"
Doflamingo exclaimed in surprise. He certainly knew about the Ohara tragedy ten years ago and had heard rumors of the legendary Child of the Poneglyphs.
He just hadn't expected her to be among the Phantom Pirate Group…
...
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
In a lounge within the Headquarters building.
There were over a dozen lounge chairs, each occupied by a Vice Admiral or Rear Admiral.
These individuals mumbled a name and closed their eyes, seemingly trying to fall asleep.
Suddenly, a Vice Admiral sat up, saying with a headache, "Fleet Admiral, for the past three days, no matter how we call out or when, we haven't encountered the Fearful Great Demon. That guy probably doesn't dare to show himself anymore, right?"
"Impossible! That's a world-destroying demon king! How could he fear us?"
Sengoku spoke in a deep voice, simultaneously puzzled.
Why couldn't they summon him? Did the Fearful Great Demon King also have days off? Archangel hadn't given him this information.
There must be a reason!
Or perhaps, knowing that the Marines could now also control dreams, he dared not appear casually?
No matter how he thought about it, Sengoku felt something was amiss.
Just then, the space behind them distorted, a wisp of black smoke drifted by, coalescing into a dark figure.
"Shadow Fiend!!"
Instantly, the dozen Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals in the lounge shouted in unison, rising warily.
"Hehehehe…"
Shadow Fiend chuckled and spread his hands. "No need to be so tense. I'm just delivering a message from our Captain."
"What?" Sengoku's expression was extremely grim. He had received news that just the day before yesterday, this guy and Emperor Qin had appeared at Mary Geoise and kidnapped a Gorosei!
Regarding this, Shadow Fiend calmly and unhurriedly stated, "On behalf of the Phantom Pirate Group, we invite you to participate in the 'World's Number One Auction' hosted by us! At that time, we will auction the blueprints of Pluton, one of the three Ancient Weapons!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
"What did you say!?"
Sengoku shot up, glaring fiercely at Shadow Fiend, and gritted his teeth. "Aokiji and the others failed?!"
...
Hearing Shadow Fiend's words, Sengoku shot up, his eyes fixed on him, and gritted out.
"Aokiji and the others failed?"
"Hehehehe…"
Seeing his disbelieving expression, Shadow Fiend couldn't help but chuckle. "Who knows? You'll receive relevant intelligence soon, and then you'll know. However, the blueprints are indeed in our hands, that is a fact."
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