Sengoku gazed at Rosinante in the coffin, his expression unconsciously stirring, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He sighed softly, turning his gaze to Orochimaru, and slowly said, "What exactly do you want to do? I've already retired to the second line; even if you want to threaten me, it's useless."
His tone carried a certain calm and indifference, yet also subtly revealed a hint of wariness.
Orochimaru looked at Sengoku, whose demeanor seemed to have somewhat reined in, and a brilliant smile appeared on his face—a smile that to others seemed full of ill intent.
"Don't think of me as so bad, Sengoku... You are, after all, Old... *cough*... Grandpa's friend."
Orochimaru had almost blurted out "Old Man" when he first opened his mouth, but his peripheral vision inadvertently caught Garp's expressionless face as he focused on eating senbei, and his heart tightened, instantly and very tactfully changing his words.
"I'm just simply giving a gift."
The voice was light, yet it made one feel that a hidden purpose lay behind this "gift."
Luffy's Crewmates huddled together furtively, their heads close, whispering amongst themselves.
"Orochimaru is definitely plotting how to trick people again. Should we prepare for the aftermath?"
Usopp lowered his voice, his face full of worry.
The others nodded in agreement, their eyes revealing their distrust of Orochimaru.
This scene was just caught by Orochimaru, whose face instantly turned black. He abruptly turned his head, his gaze shooting straight at this group of guys who were "secretly holding a meeting."
"I heard everything!!!" Orohimaru shouted, his tone carrying a hint of exasperated anger.
"I didn't! I'm just simply giving a gift, it's not as complicated as you think!"
Nami crossed her arms, an disapproving expression on her face, her eyes full of suspicion, as if saying, "Stop fooling around, don't we know you well enough?"
Her demeanor silently declared that she didn't believe Orochimaru's statement at all.
Robin couldn't help but let out a soft laugh, seeing Orochimaru's wronged look from being suspected due to his overdrawn credibility.
Her clear laughter seemed particularly out of place in the slightly tense atmosphere.
Sabo was also amused by this scene and couldn't help but smile. He walked forward, gently patted Orochimaru's shoulder, a gentle smile on his face, as if comforting him:
"Alright, alright, don't take their words too much to heart."
But the twinkling amusement in his eyes betrayed his true feelings at the moment.
Orochimaru looked at Robin's smile and Sabo's actions, frowning slightly, the dark lines on his face becoming even more pronounced.
"I'm really not lying this time... I'm really just giving a gift!!!"
Everyone looked at Orochimaru's increasingly gloomy face. Although their hearts were still full of suspicion, they all nodded in unison, forcing out expressions that said, "We know, we believe you."
However, their eyes betrayed their true feelings.
Everyone's left eye seemed to clearly read "Stop messing around," and their right eye brightly conveyed "I don't believe you."
Franky's string of vigilance remained taut. While everyone's attention was focused on Orochimaru, he stealthily began to move.
He tiptoed towards where the cola was stored, his massive body trying to appear as light-footed as possible at that moment.
He quickly refilled the cola, which served as fuel, bottle after bottle, his movements skilled and swift. He also occasionally mumbled, "Can't let things go wrong at a critical moment, always gotta be ready."
Should anything unexpected happen, he planned to immediately perform a "Franky Radical Beam" and quickly evacuate with his Crewmates.
However, despite his extreme caution, his enormous physique was undeniable. No matter how much he lowered his voice or lightened his movements, it was difficult to go completely unnoticed.
The slight sounds he made when moving, and the noise of accidentally knocking something over due to a slightly larger movement, could only be described as burying one's head in the sand!
Orochimaru, utterly speechless, decided not to bother with these people.
Orochimaru focused his attention on the matter at hand. He waved his hand gently, muttering incantations, and awakened Corazon from the coffin.
During this process, Orochimaru did not forget the kunai that could control people's minds.
He knew that human hearts were unpredictable, especially in the face of such a complex situation. He didn't want to be stabbed in the back by Corazon in the future after successfully awakening him.
As Orochimaru continuously injected Chakra, Corazon's body trembled slightly, seemingly trying to adapt to this reawakened body.
After a while, Corazon slowly opened his eyes. In his previously lifeless eyes, a glimmer of light gradually appeared.
First, there was confusion and bewilderment, then perhaps confusion and incomprehension about this strange world, and then his gaze fell on Orochimaru.
"Did you resurrect me...? What a miraculous Devil Fruit ability..."
Law's eyes widened, staring at the resurrected Corazon before him. The hat in his hand involuntarily slipped and fell to the ground.
His lips trembled slightly, and his legs seemed to be nailed to the ground, unable to move. It took him a while to collect himself, then he slowly walked towards Corazon.
Corazon's eyes were also filled with complex emotions. Looking at the hat on the ground, and then at Law approaching step by step, the corners of his mouth curved slightly, revealing his familiar gentle smile, and he softly said:
"Law, is that you...? You managed to survive."
Hearing Corazon's voice, Law's eyes instantly reddened. He fought back tears, his voice choked:
"Mr. Cora... It's really you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Law had already reached Corazon and suddenly stretched out his arms, embracing him tightly.
Law's body trembled slightly, as if afraid that this was all just a dream.
Corazon didn't speak, but his smile was extremely brilliant, like a warm sun. He gently patted Law's back, his eyes filled with doting affection.
Orochimaru stood to the side, watching Corazon's silly smile, and the corner of his mouth twitched unconsciously.
His gaze fell on Corazon's face, which bore some resemblance to Doflamingo, stirring a strange sense of awkwardness within him.
Finally, Orochimaru couldn't help but speak, interrupting the warm scene: "Hey... you... can you stop smiling...?" His tone carried a hint of impatience, his brows slightly furrowed, and his eyes revealed a touch of disdain.
Corazon paused slightly upon hearing Orochimaru's words, but his smile didn't immediately disappear, only softening a little. He turned to look at Orochimaru, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
Corazon looked at Orochimaru, a gentle smile in his eyes, and sincerely said, "Did you resurrect me...? You must be Law's friend... Thank you very much." His voice was soft, carrying his usual warmth.
Law stood to the side, an awkward expression on his face at this moment. He opened his mouth, pondering how to introduce Orochimaru. "Cora-san... this is Master Orochimaru... he's... he's..." The words reached his lips, but he couldn't articulate them smoothly.
Just as Law hesitated, Orochimaru's face wore a smile of unknown meaning: "I am Doffy's lover."
Corazon paused slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes, and he asked, "Doffy... Is Doffy my brother's son...? Why a lover?" His expression held a touch of bewilderment, seemingly unable to comprehend this complex relationship.
Orochimaru emphasized again: "No... I am Doflamingo's lover."
Corazon's brilliant smile, which had been radiating on his face, vanished without a trace the moment he heard Orochimaru's words.
He scrutinized the person before him, who looked to be under 20, his expression gradually turning grim.
His gaze then fell on Law, and he silently calculated in his mind. Given Law's current age, he should be over 25. According to the timeline, it had been many years since his own passing.
By this calculation, Doflamingo must be at least in his 40s by now.
"He really is a beast!"
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