On the far side of the wooden bridge, Doflamingo raised an eyebrow and thought to himself: "That's one of the Twelve Supreme Grade Swords — Dōsetsu Raikiri!"
Just like the Dragon Blood Kuniitsu currently in Vladimir's possession, Dōsetsu Raikiri ranks among the greatest blades in existence.
However, Dōsetsu Raikiri is an Ōdachi — an extra-long greatsword — whereas Dragon Blood Kuniitsu is a standard tachi.
"Fufufu... Wielding Dōsetsu Raikiri, this man must be the master of Thunder God Island — the Sword Master of Lightning, Zoya."
Doflamingo chuckled softly. He made no move to join the fray or capture anyone, instead standing at a distance and watching the unfolding events with keen interest.
Thunder God Island is one of the three islands marking the beginning of the New World, alongside Mysteria and Risky Red.
However, because it is constantly ravaged by violent thunderstorms and lightning strikes, it is considered extremely dangerous and rarely visited.
"Dōsetsu Raikiri..."
Upon recognizing the blade, the Sea Giant's expression turned grave and wary.
"You are the Great Swordmaster, Zoya! Why would a man dedicated solely to the way of the sword wade into this muddy water?"
"I was invited to join the Flores Bounty Hunter Alliance. I do the job, get paid, and earn enough money for a drink."
Zoya's voice was rough and gravelly beneath his straw hat.
"Stand down. You are not my match. I will obtain the blueprint in the Revolutionary Leader's hands."
"Hmph! Don't get too cocky! Those words might carry weight coming from 'Hawk-Eyes' Mihawk, but not you!"
The Sea Giant roared in anger, twisted his massive body, and threw a heavy punch straight at Zoya.
"Armament Haki — Armor Manifestation!"
His fist became shrouded in invisible, dense Haki.
Armor Manifestation is an advanced application far beyond simple hardening. It creates a true, invisible suit of armor that envelops the entire body.
Just as Concealment is the ultimate skill of Observation Haki, Armor Manifestation represents the peak mastery of Armament Haki.
As the Sea Giant's fist descended, it was like a star falling from the heavens — a colossal mass surging forward with overwhelming momentum, crushing everything in its path.
Zoya slowly lifted his head. Beneath the brim of his hat, his gaze was sharp as a blade.
"What would you gain by fighting me? More factions will arrive at any moment, and the situation will only become more chaotic."
Even as he spoke, he leaped into the air, somersaulted, and swung his greatsword in a wide, powerful arc.
"Thunder Wind!"
Whoosh! Whoosh!
With a single slash, a violent gale erupted, crackling with endless lightning energy.
It transformed into a storm of wind and electricity, blasting straight toward the Sea Giant.
"Then you can go to hell!"
Enraged, the Sea Giant chose to tank the attack head-on and forced his way closer through the storm.
"Your sword cannot pierce my Armor Manifestation! I'm giving you one last chance — get out of my sight!"
He threw another massive punch that shook the earth and sky.
In the distance, Doflamingo laughed quietly.
"They're fighting... wonderful. Already two famous masters have appeared, and there are plenty more approaching. A world war is now inevitable... Hmm?"
Suddenly, he frowned, noticing that Ivankov was trying to slip away while they were distracted.
"Damn that Dragon... always causing me trouble! I quit! I'm done with this!"
Ivankov complained furiously inside his head.
"This place is crawling with monsters! Right now, I'm just like a little rabbit that wandered into a beast enclosure... Oh wait, no — not a rabbit, I'm the Miracle Worker! Hiyah!"
He tried to sneak away quietly, hoping to hide himself.
However, his vision blurred, and Doflamingo appeared directly in front of him once again.
"Fufufu... With my Sonído, I can travel a hundred meters in the blink of an eye. You cannot run."
"Damn it! Dragon is the one who gave me this! Go bother him about it! Hell Wink!"
Ivankov turned and fled, not daring to pause for even a second.
Behind him, Doflamingo easily dodged the blast, then deliberately slowed his pace, chasing leisurely after him.
"Don't run away! Hand over the blueprint!"
Doflamingo continued his pursuit at a relaxed pace.
The chase led them straight toward the location of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Seeing this, Panda Jin and Zoya, who were locked in combat, simultaneously halted their attacks.
They exchanged a glance. Zoya spoke first, "How about we catch him together, then decide who gets the blueprint?"
"Hmph! I was already thinking the same thing!"
Panda Jin snorted and strode forward in pursuit.
Standing over 30 meters tall, each step he took carried him over a dozen meters.
In the blink of an eye, he was right behind Ivankov.
"Miracle Worker! You cannot escape! Give up and hand over the blueprint!" He shouted loudly.
At the same time, Zoya sheathed his sword, burst forward with explosive speed, and closed the distance rapidly.
Now, Ivankov was being chased by three powerful figures, one of them a giant whose heavy footsteps shook the ground like an earthquake.
The commotion immediately drew the attention of even more people.
To the south, nearly a kilometer away, a group of mafia soldiers heard the noise and quickly locked onto the target.
"It should be coming from over there! Let's go!"
They moved swiftly.
They were not the only ones. The Vinsmoke Family, who had been in open conflict with this mafia group earlier, also pinpointed Ivankov's location.
Furthermore, the Delgado Clan — another of the Ten Great Families — possessed intelligence networks just as capable and were well aware of the situation.
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