On the King's Plateau, Law faced Doflamingo in a tense standoff.
"Doflamingo! Today, this ends between us!" Law's voice was cold, devoid of emotion, carrying the weight of vengeance.
Doflamingo's lips curved into a smirk. "Law… I didn't expect you to amount to much, joining the Ion Tempest," he said, marveling at the young pirate's fortune.
Changing his tone, he warned, "But don't think I'll hold back just because of them!"
From his five fingertips, multicolored threads erupted.
"Five Color Strings!"
He swung them with deadly speed toward Law.
Law drew Kikoku, enveloping the blade in Armament Haki, turning it a deep black.
Clang!
The threads struck, ringing sharply. For a moment, neither moved—they were evenly matched.
Doflamingo leaned close, his face almost brushing the back of Law's head. "Not bad. Your training hasn't gone to waste."
Law pushed with all his strength, forcing Doflamingo back three steps. "Of course. I train every moment. My goal is to avenge Corazon."
Fufufu. Doflamingo laughed, defiant. "Brat! Don't think you can beat me with just that!"
"ROOM!"
"Injection Shot!"
Law's blade lunged, the tip aimed at Doflamingo's chest.
Bang!
The strike pierced flesh and disrupted internal organs. Blood spurted from the corner of Doflamingo's mouth as he staggered back.
He quickly enveloped his right foot in Armament Haki, turning his pointed leather shoe jet black, and kicked at Law's face. Law ducked and rolled aside.
The two separated briefly, catching their breath. Doflamingo knelt, clutching his chest, clearly injured, while Law's gaze drifted toward the approaching pink figure.
"Doflamingo… as a Celestial Dragon, did you ever imagine this day would come?" Law asked, his voice steady.
Doflamingo chuckled. "Fate has a sense of humor, doesn't it?"
He raised a finger, firing countless thin threads like bullets. "Bullet String!"
Law's body flickered, Haki-wrapped Kikoku deflecting the attack as he struck at Doflamingo's neck. The Shichibukai barely avoided the blow, stumbling backward.
Lowering his head, shadowed by his hat, Law's voice grew quieter, tinged with reflection. "That was just an opportunity. I… I pulled the trigger Corazon could not."
A thin, cruel smile spread on Doflamingo's lips. "That idiot… you really are just like him."
"Shut up! Don't speak of Corazon like that!" Law barked, fury flashing in his eyes. He would not allow anyone to dishonor the one he had respected most in the world.
ROOM!
A vast circular space enveloped them. With a swift spatial shift, Law reappeared directly before Doflamingo.
"Gamma Knife!"
High-frequency electric shocks surged from Law's thumbs into Doflamingo, green sparks arcing across his body. A burnt smell filled the air as Doflamingo convulsed.
"Die, demon!"
The Shichibukai's arm went limp. He collapsed, unconscious. Law's chest rose and fell rapidly as he stood to the side, anticipating the end.
Yet slowly, Doflamingo rose, astonishing Law. "As expected of the Donquixote heir… his strength is terrifying," Law muttered.
Doflamingo smirked, a hand brushing his chest. Unseen, his threads worked to repair his internal organs, mending the damage silently. "Dangerous moves… Corazon never wanted you to use such risky techniques."
He surveyed Law, surprised at how strong he had become. "How long can you maintain this stamina with constant technique usage?"
Placing a hand on the ground, he commanded, "My threads are endless."
White threads began spreading from the point of contact, flowing outward until the entire area transformed into a vast sea of threads.
"Devil Fruit awakening?" Law thought, eyes narrowing in vigilance. He had known of Doflamingo's awakening, but seeing it firsthand was chilling. A single misstep could mean annihilation.
"White Wave!"
The buildings twisted into white threads, forming massive waves that surged toward Law.
He activated ROOM, creating a protective sphere and teleporting into the air, evading the attack.
Doflamingo did not relent. "Sea of White Waves!"
The waves coiled and rose, intent on ensnaring Law midair. His figure flickered, dodging with precision.
"To challenge me in the air… bold!" Doflamingo shouted, ascending with him. "I'll drag you down and turn you into my puppet. Your heart's position will still belong to me!"
Law clenched his teeth. "I'm here to avenge Corazon!"
Fufufu. Doflamingo's grin widened. "We shall see if you have the skill, brat!"
He unleashed threads from his palm, forming a vast spiderweb in the air.
"You're not the only one whose Devil Fruit has awakened," Law muttered, summoning Kikoku once more.
Gold light shimmered along the blade. "K-ROOM: Puncture Wille!"
Kikoku extended rapidly toward Doflamingo. He squinted, sensing the immense threat. Streams of purplish-black threads, infused with Armament Haki, launched from Doflamingo's hands, piercing the spiderweb like steel needles.
"1 Divine Punishment Kill!"
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