I Really Gave You A Chance To Be Useful!

Tesoro was furious.

For the first time since gaining the Golden Fruit, he felt utterly humiliated—reduced to a point where he could be slaughtered with ease.

"Cooperate with Finn?" he sneered. "Overthrow the Celestial Dragons? Isn't that suicide?"

But the current situation was beyond his control. His heart raced as a decision formed in his mind—he would pretend to submit for now, then look for an opportunity to align with the World Government to rid himself of Finn.

With this plan in mind, Tesoro wore a convincing expression and swallowed his pride. "Master Finn, you have won. Your strength is beyond my ability to resist. If this is the case, I will cooperate with you. What is it that you want me to do?"

"Fufurfur~"

Seeing Tesoro finally yield, Doflamingo couldn't contain his amusement. "I knew you'd come around. Now that you've agreed, what's next?"

Finn, however, remained silent, turning instead to Robin. "Miss Robin, could you go back and bring Violet and little Pudding here?"

"Understood," Robin nodded, activating the particle delivery stick with a swift motion.

Shhh! She disappeared in an instant.

Tesoro was shocked. "Is that... a space-type Paramecia fruit?"

He was sensitive to space-type abilities, having a subordinate, Mr. Tanaka, with such powers.

Doflamingo, equally surprised, kept his composure. "Nico Robin doesn't possess a space ability. If I'm not mistaken, it must be Finn's influence that enabled this."

"Just focus on yourself, don't overthink it," Finn said with a slight pout.

Doflamingo smirked. "Fufurfur, you're the one in charge."

After some time, Robin returned, accompanied by Violet and Charlotte Pudding.

The moment Violet laid eyes on Doflamingo, her cheeks flushed instinctively.

"Fufurfur~"

Doflamingo grinned, his eyes glinting with mischief. "So, you betrayed me after all. But it's all in the past now. I'm a partner to Master Finn now."

Violet's lips tightened. She wanted to ask Finn something, but knew her position. Unlike Robin or Tashigi, she had no place to question Finn's decisions.

After all, Finn had already helped restore the Liku family's royal power and avenged her sister. His kindness was immeasurable—what could she possibly say?

"Violet, come here," Finn called, guiding her in front of him. He pointed to Tesoro, who lay crumpled on the ground.

Violet paused, understanding what Finn wanted—she was to read Tesoro's thoughts.

With a quick gesture, she activated her ability. The palms of her hands formed a butterfly shape, focused on the fallen man.

As she concentrated, Finn leaned in, listening intently to the thoughts she relayed in a whisper.

Tesoro watched in confusion, glancing at Doflamingo. "What was that? Why did he make that gesture just now?"

Doflamingo shrugged nonchalantly. "Fufurfur, Tesoro, you've had your chance. It's up to you whether you value it. When Violet finishes her report to Master Finn, the truth will be clear."

Violet, once a member of Doflamingo's crew, knew his fruit abilities well. Tesoro had already stated he was willing to cooperate, but whether that was genuine or a ruse remained to be seen.

Now, with Violet's power, Tesoro's true thoughts would be laid bare.

"What does that mean?" Tesoro asked, more confused than ever.

"Furfurfur~ Let me explain. Violet has the ability to read people's thoughts. If you were lying to Finn, she would know the truth," Doflamingo explained, a smug smile on his face.

"What?!"

Tesoro's eyes widened in shock.

So, my plan to fake cooperation and then ally with the World Government to deal with Finn...

His heart raced. No!

Violet finished her analysis and whispered the results to Finn.

Finn slowly turned to face Tesoro again, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "You... I really gave you a chance, and this is how you handle it?"

Finn strode toward Tesoro.

"Wait!"

Realizing his ruse was up, Tesoro desperately called out, "Master Finn! I was foolish! Now I see how powerful you are! I truly want to cooperate with you!"

Finn chuckled darkly. "You don't want to cooperate... You're desperate."

With a casual smile, Finn punched down.

Boom!

Tesoro was knocked unconscious instantly.

Finn blew his fist, looking over at Doflamingo. "Do you really trust a person like that?"

"Fufurfur, of course not. Someone like him is useless," Doflamingo grinned, stretching his arms wide.

"Little Pudding, come here."

"Brother Finn~"

Charlotte Pudding happily bounced over to Finn, who was squatting. He gently pulled her into his lap.

"Help me out. I need you to alter this man's memory," Finn whispered into her ear.

Pudding nodded eagerly, then extended her small hand toward Tesoro's head. As she began to edit his memory, beads of sweat formed on her tiny face.

The effort was clearly draining, and her complexion paled as the process wore on.

After a long while, Pudding finished, breathing heavily. "Brother Finn, it's done."

She collapsed into his arms, exhausted.

Finn immediately cradled her, gently lifting her up to rest against his chest. She nuzzled him like a koala, her body still tired from the effort.

"Is Little Pudding alright?" Nami asked with concern.

Robin came over, lightly touching Pudding's face. "She looks exhausted."

"It's fine. You all stay here. I need to speak with Doflamingo alone."

Finn ordered, then, with one hand holding Pudding and the other lifting Tesoro, he began to walk away.

Doflamingo, intrigued, followed closely behind.