Chapter 306: A Target for Establishing Power—Doflamingo!
Chapter 306: A Target for Establishing Power—Doflamingo!
As soon as Sengoku finished speaking, not only did the audience at the news conference gasp, but countless people watching the broadcast also took a deep breath.
Most of them didn't doubt the truth of the news.
After all, it was too easy to disprove, and there was no need to lie.
Precisely because of this, people were shocked beyond belief!
The terrifying image of Uchiha Yi's 500,000-meter-tall form had deeply imprinted itself in people's minds.
It was hard to imagine what kind of trump card the World Government had used to silently eliminate him.
If the news from Sengoku was true, it meant that the World Government was far more powerful and terrifying than anyone had ever thought.
By announcing Uchiha Yi's death, the World Government aimed to demonstrate its unshakable power to the world, intimidating the ever-growing pirate forces and reassuring world government member nations whose loyalty was wavering.
The message was clear: if anyone dared to challenge the World Government and the Marines, they should first measure themselves against Uchiha Yi's strength.
After Sengoku finished speaking, the conference moved on to the question-and-answer session with reporters.
However, Nojiko and her crew no longer had the patience to keep watching.
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"What the hell is going on?"
"Boss… he…"
After watching Sengoku's statement, Enel couldn't help but ask.
"If the captain really died, do you think the 'Demon Contract' on you all would still exist?"
Nojiko cut him off coldly, her eyes sharp and piercing.
Hearing this, Lucci's trio and Enel immediately dismissed their doubts.
Despite their seemingly obedient attitude towards Uchiha Yi, it was only because of the Demon Contract's control.
If that contract was no longer binding, betrayal wouldn't be surprising.
"Hahaha!"
"I was just showing concern for the captain!"
Enel awkwardly laughed, trying to cover up his moment of hesitation.
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"Next, we're moving to the second phase of the plan!"
"We'll use these hostages to trade for powerful Devil Fruits with the World Government!"
Nojiko's tone was decisive and unwavering.
She remembered how Uchiha Yi had once mentioned that making Nami a Devil Fruit user would be the optimal choice.
Relying solely on swordsmanship or martial arts was too limited and wouldn't fully utilize Nami's superior 'Potential' ability.
Powerful Devil Fruits were mostly in the hands of the World Government, making it nearly impossible for regular people to obtain them.
If the trade succeeded, it would greatly accelerate Nami's growth.
Even if it failed, it wouldn't be much of a loss.
These hostages had been implanted with the 'Inborn Rebellion' attribute by Uchiha Yi.
Even if they were released, they would cause chaos within the World Government, alleviating pressure on their side.
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"But before we start…"
"We need to make some noise first!"
"That way, the World Government will take our trade proposal seriously!"
Nojiko laid out her reasoning clearly.
By creating a disturbance, they would not only undermine the World Government's newly established reputation but also seize the initiative in negotiations.
It would force the World Government to contact them first rather than the other way around.
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"Then who will be our target?"
Robin asked thoughtfully.
"Doflamingo!"
"I've heard Brother Yi mention him before!"
"He used to be a Celestial Dragon!"
"He's perfect for establishing our dominance!"
A cold smile appeared on Nojiko's face, her presence growing increasingly imposing and authoritative.
"That's an excellent target!"
Robin nodded, also finding the idea fitting.
Once they finalized the details, they set off immediately.
Thanks to the Golden Lion clone's powers, they reached Dressrosa in the New World without much delay.
Dressrosa, Doflamingo's territory, was a tropical island with a vacation atmosphere, known as the "Land of Love, Passion, and Toys".
But beneath the surface of cheerfulness, it hid unspeakable darkness.
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Before making their move, Nojiko gave a final warning.
"Everyone, remember to be wary of Sugar's Devil Fruit ability!"
Nojiko had already shared the intelligence about Sugar's Hobby-Hobby Fruit earlier, but she reminded everyone once again to avoid carelessness.
"Understood!"
From the high-altitude ship, the crew jumped down.
The Golden Lion clone remained on standby aboard the ship.
Nojiko, with her unique ability, could withstand the fall without any harm.
Enel, using his Rumble-Rumble Fruit, had flight and lightning speed, making the descent trivial.
The CP9 members used Geppo (Moonwalk) to reduce falling speed and land safely.
Robin used her Devil Fruit powers to create giant flower wings to soften her landing.
Chopper ate a Rumble Ball, transforming into a fluffy ball to cushion his fall.
Vivi rode on Karoo, who used his Run-Run Fruit ability to sprint in the air, making it look like he was running on solid ground.
Their descent caused quite a commotion, especially Nojiko's landing.
Her impact left a deep, human-shaped crater, surrounded by a thick cloud of dust.
Seeing this, onlookers were horrified.
In their minds, the only person who could survive such a fall was Kaido.
The rumor that Kaido had arrived quickly spread, sparking panic among the residents.
Even the Donquixote Family's guards were shaken, quickly dialing the King's Plateau to report.
In simple terms, the message was just one line:
"Kaido has arrived!"
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