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Chapter 646: Who Wins or Loses Doesn't Matter
Chapter 646: Who Wins or Loses Doesn't Matter
Dressrosa - one of the original "Twenty Royal Families" nations that joined at the World Government's founding.
The former king, Riku, had inherited the throne from the Donquixote family, and the current ruler still bears the Donquixote name.
Donquixote Doflamingo was naturally a World Noble - something Kuro had known for a long time.
"I've never heard of this before", Yi Xiao nodded as they walked down the street, listening to Kuro's explanation. "So the Heavenly Yaksha is a World Noble after all. That explains how such a world-shaking false report could happen."
"He was a former World Noble, technically", Kuro corrected, glancing upward. "People really depend on their environment. Even among World Nobles, there's a huge difference."
They had arrived in Dressrosa from Green Bit and were now heading toward Donquixote Doflamingo's Palace.
"Smells amazing..."
Lida sniffed the air, his eyes sparkling as he looked around. "The aroma of food! It's heavenly! Kuro, when are we eating?!"
"Be patient. I'm not paying. The host should treat us here."
Kuro swept his gaze across the street where people and toys laughed together. "The world sure is strange. Can toys really fall in love with humans?"
"In the end, it's no different", Moer replied. "Feelings are feelings, whether it's..."
"What an enlightening perspective", Yi Xiao chuckled. "Kuro Brother, your subordinate has interesting views."
Kuro twitched his lips. "Lida."
"Energy Drain!"
Lida slammed his palm on Moer's back. Suddenly, Moer deflated like a punctured balloon, his soul-like essence rising toward the sky as he groaned, "Leaking... leaking energy..."
"I'm starving... Kuro, I want to eat", Lida tugged at Kuro's sleeve.
"Alright, alright, let's..."
Boom!
Before Kuro could finish, something crashed from the sky, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Law lay sprawled in the crater, bloodied and disheveled. Standing over him was Donquixote Doflamingo, a fresh bloodstain on his cheek.
"Brat!"
Doflamingo drew a golden pistol from his waist, flicked off the safety, and raked machine-gun fire at Law.
The gunfire silenced the once-bustling street.
"Traffy!"
From the nearby circular arena, a man in a golden helmet and white beard roared, trapped behind iron bars. Beside him stood Green Algae Head and a swordsman.
Lida froze. "Kuro, that's..."
"Yeah, I see."
Kuro's eyes narrowed at the golden-helmeted man's chest, where a faint 'rice' character scar glowed. He grinned. "Still alive and kicking, just like a cockroach."
Even without looking, Kuro could sense the idiotic aura radiating from that disguise.
Luffy was full of energy, as always.
"Kshhhkshhkshh, sorry to interrupt", Doflamingo announced to the crowd after confirming Law's defeat. "This pirate, Trafalgar Law, is the one responsible for my false resignation from the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the throne. But rest assured, I've dealt with him."
"Hey, Doffy!!"
Luffy gripped the arena bars. "What did you do to Traffy!!"
"Kshhhkshhkshh, Luffy?" Doflamingo turned with a malicious grin. "What I do is none of your business. Law was my subordinate before - I can dispose of him however I like."
As he spoke, the two figures outside the arena sprang forward.
"Kamizuki Visoko, take Traffy away!"
Green Algae Head lunged, his right hand flying to the three hilts at his waist.
"Understood!" the kimono-clad swordsman replied.
As Visoko drew Wado Ichimonji and slashed at Doflamingo, the pirate smirked.
"Kshhhkshhkshh, let's deal with you first."
Doflamingo flicked his fingers.
Clang!
A gleaming pole blade blocked his attack - Yi Xiao's staff.
Boom!
The ground beneath Green Algae Head exploded, creating a massive crater as he plummeted under sudden pressure.
But from the hole, a slash came flying toward Yi Xiao, forcing him back with a few steps.
Green Algae Head leapt out, his fake beard and glasses gone from the impact, revealing Zoro's true face.
Clutching his swords, Zoro growled, "You blind bastard, you're Navy?"
"Flying Slash - quite ferocious", Yi Xiao remarked. "Your aura is familiar. We met at the casino, didn't we? Who'd have thought my savior then would become my enemy today. Most unfortunate."
Ferocious? Kuro raised an eyebrow. How long had this guy been Navy?
"Vegapunk Admiral, Kuro."
A group of Navy arrived, led by a hulking man in a horned helmet wielding a Shark-Cutting Blade.
"Bastille, you came too", Kuro greeted.
"Minorin's at the Colosseum, but we've lost contact", Bastille reported. "I'm here to assist Vegapunk Admiral."
"Minorin, huh?" Kuro frowned. "So he's there? Flamingo, looks like our man got into your shoddy Colosseum. Release him."
He remembered Minorin - that meant he hadn't been captured yet.
"Kshhhkshhkshh, I heard nothing about Navy in the Colosseum. The competition rules don't allow it", Doflamingo sneered, gripping Law.
Kuro's hand drifted toward his hilt. "I'm not asking for permission."
Doflamingo's temple throbbed. "Kuro, remember - I'm a Seven Warlord of the Sea! Everything I do follows the rules!"
"That's..."
Zoro turned toward Kuro, then froze, sweat breaking out. "Why are you here too?!"
Lucius Kro!
Golden Lion!
At Sabaody, this man had nearly killed them all.
"Who is he, Zoro-sama?" Visoko asked.
"A Navy officer - a monster-class one. But I'm not scared", Zoro spat, drawing Shusui between his teeth. "Visoko, move! This one's dangerous!"
Kuro ignored Zoro completely, his icy gaze fixed on Doflamingo. His right hand never left his sword.
"Tch, we'll talk later", Doflamingo gritted. "I'll release him."
"See? That wasn't so hard", Kuro shrugged, lowering his hand. "We're on the same side - Seven Warlords and Navy don't need to clash."
"As for you two..."
He finally looked at Zoro, rising into the air to loom over him and Visoko. "Enjoy your little pirate games. This place isn't as simple as you imagine."
He had no interest in pirate squabbles.
Let Luffy and Doflamingo fight.
Who wins or loses doesn't matter.
(End of Chapter)
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