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New World, Dressrosa.
The Groudon was docked at the port, resupplying for its voyage.
"Daichi-sama, news has come from Wano Country. It's said that Kozuki samurai have been found, and they are active in the nearby sea area."
"Kozuki?"
Hearing his subordinate's report, Daichi pondered for several seconds before remembering.
It must be Momonosuke!
Since Straw Hat had set sail again, Momonosuke and his retainers must have successfully traveled through time and were now looking for reinforcements.
"Find them!"
"Understood!"
As long as they were in the New World, it would be impossible for them to escape his sight, unless Momonosuke and his group stayed on the sea or a deserted island.
This year's Fire Festival, he would give Momonosuke to Kaido as a gift!
Lover's Avenue, a certain cafe.
Daichi sat in the outdoor seating area, his legs crossed, reading a newspaper.
Dressrosa was relatively close to Punk Hazard, so he had to stay there for a few days, waiting for Kuzan and Sakazuki's duel.
A curvy woman shyly approached Daichi.
"Sir, may I sit here?"
"Hmm?"
Daichi looked up, startled.
This beauty... was she hitting on him?
Observation Haki—activate!
There was no malice in the woman's emotions, only anticipation and shyness, and no awe of seeing a big shot.
She was really hitting on him!
"@ @"
Daichi touched his shiny bald head, feeling so touched that little pearls were about to fall. This was the first time in his life a woman had hit on him without knowing his identity.
And she was a beautiful woman!
As expected of the famous Lover's Avenue.
Daichi stood up and actively pulled out a chair for the woman.
"Please sit, beautiful lady!"
"Thank you."
The woman lowered her head to thank him, her heart's resolve relaxing. She was actually quite afraid of being rejected, as it was their first meeting.
The woman spoke softly: "Sir, you look very much like my deceased lover. He was a swordsman, and he used to be as burly as you..."
"Hmm... hmm..."
Daichi listened quietly.
The woman's husband was a swordsman who had later been turned into a toy. Six months ago, due to an incident in the Donquixote Family, the toy husband turned back into a human.
But after nearly ten years of enslavement, her husband had already exhausted everything. In his toy state, he was already at the point of being scrapped, covered in rust. After recovering, he didn't last long and they only saw each other one last time.
In this country, there were many families with similar experiences to hers.
The woman lowered her head and sobbed.
"Sir, I'm sorry. I completely forgot about him all these years, and only then did I remember my memories of him."
"Both you and your husband are victims of this disaster. Now that it's over, you're still young, and you should look to the future."
Daichi smiled and comforted her.
The darkest period had passed, and things would only get better from now on. This could be seen from the smiles on people's faces in the streets.
Overall, things were getting better.
"Sir, thank you for listening to me."
The woman smiled, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, then took Daichi's hand, her face flushed as she invited him.
"Let's dance!"
"Dance?"
Dancing was also a characteristic of this country.
Daichi was pulled toward the stage, an inexplicable feeling welling up within him.
Oh, wow, this was too enthusiastic.
Second floor of the restaurant across the street.
Law watched Daichi being hit on by the woman, then watched them dance together, and then run into the Lover's Inn next door together.
"Whoosh!"
The curtains were completely drawn!
Law's face grew darker and darker.
This bastard was too shameless!
His subordinates stood behind Law, their eyes full of envy and emotion.
"How enviable."
"I also want to be hit on by a woman!"
"Will there be a female bear?"
"No way!"
"I'm sorry!"
Law drank his tea with a dark face.
He appeared in Dressrosa because he received a call from Daichi, who said he had something to discuss with him.
Although he didn't know what it was, he had originally planned to come here. Sakazuki and Kuzan were about to duel, so how could he not join the fun? It wasn't just him—a large number of strong individuals had gathered in Dressrosa, all to observe this duel.
Kid, Apoo, Capone Bege...
Almost all of the Supernovas of the Worst Generation had come. He heard that Straw Hat, who had disappeared for two years, also appeared at this time and would likely join the fun.
And also the veteran powerhouses.
Anyone with a bit of intelligence could see that this duel would determine the world's direction.
Especially the Marines' side. If Sakazuki lost, the Marines would be completely doomed and eventually replaced by the Hoenn Marines.
"Just wait."
Law glanced at the hotel room, then leaned back with his hands behind his head, a cold expression on his face.
He wanted to see how long he could wait.
The sun set, then rose again.
Morning After
"Clang!"
Daichi pushed open the window and stretched comfortably, feeling refreshed.
Last night was great.
Unlike his experiences with other girls, this time he had attracted a beautiful woman to throw herself into his arms purely by his own charm.
Gagaga.
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Daichi looked at the hotel across the street. A familiar figure stood at the window, his eyes bloodshot, as if he hadn't slept all night.
Trafalgar Law!
The other party was staring at him!
"Yo, good morning."
A moment later, at the cafe.
Law had dark circles under his eyes and a sulky expression.
"What do you want with me?"
"Don't be impatient."
Daichi slowly ate his breakfast. After he finished, he finally spoke: "Do you know where Doflamingo went?"
Law frowned and shook his head.
He only knew that six months ago, due to the toy control incident, Doflamingo's crimes were exposed, and he lost his position as a Warlord, but he didn't know his exact whereabouts.
He had been tracking Doflamingo, but had found nothing.
Law stared at Daichi.
With the other party's intelligence network, he must know where Doflamingo was, otherwise he wouldn't have brought up this matter.
"Where is he?"
"Mary Geoise."
Daichi pointed to the sky.
"Ah?!"
Law was dumbfounded.
Mary Geoise?
What was going on? Why would Doflamingo be in Mary Geoise?
Daichi curled his lips.
"Doflamingo's Donquixote Family is one of the Twenty Royal Families, which means they are Celestial Dragons. However, Doflamingo's family was expelled from Mary Geoise for some reason."
"Now, the Celestial Dragons of Mary Geoise have re-accepted Doflamingo."
"I had an agreement with him before, to bring you before him."
Law's face changed, and his subordinates behind him also tensed their muscles nervously. From Daichi's words, it was very likely that he had come to capture them.
"Don't be nervous."
Daichi waved his hand, indicating that he had no intention of fighting.
"It's up to you whether you want to see him. As far as I know, you and Doflamingo have some personal grudges to settle, and you should be happy to fight him."
"How did you know?!"
Law asked in a flustered tone.
Outsiders shouldn't possibly know about Corazon's matter.
Daichi smiled and shook his head: "Don't underestimate my intelligence. I've long since figured out the backgrounds of you newcomers."
"Doflamingo is now a Celestial Dragon, which means he has become my enemy. So, I would rather you eliminate him. However, with your current strength, going to him would be no different from seeking death."
"How about I give you some special training?"
Law was silent.
How could one cram at the last minute!