Rob got the Op-Op fruit, completing his main goal of coming to North Blue.
Then next -
Naturally, he will enjoy his travels in North Blue. At the same time, he will take Robin to look for traces of historical text steles, and take Uta to see more and learn the folk singing style of North Blue!
During this process, two months passed.
On an island in North Blue.
Home of the new headquarters of the Donquixote Family.
Doflamingo looked gloomy.
Blue veins popped up on his forehead:
"The Barrels Pirates disappeared in North Blue? Probably already on the sea, they were defeated! There was not even a single life left... In this way, the news of Op-Op Fruit's whereabouts, we lost once again."
"I am unwilling to accept! Why? Such a careful plan, so close to the Op-Op Fruit, why did it just disappear from my hands! Who is it? Dare to destroy my plan!"
Seeing the furious Doflamingo, even the cadres of the Donquixote Family dared not talk too much in front of him. Only the most senior cadres who are regarded as family members by Doflamingo dared to speak at this time.
A long time passed.
After Doflamingo's mood stabilized, Trebol spoke:
"Doffy, I have a suspect!"
Everyone's eyes were on Trebol, curious about who he suspected. Not everyone has the guts to mess with their family's things in North Blue!
Hearing what Trebol said, after Doflamingo had calmed down and stabilized his emotions, a figure flashed in his mind instantly. Without waiting for Trebol to reveal the identity of that person, he was the first to grit his teeth and say:
"Rob!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment and subconsciously thought of the one who was frequently mentioned in the family information recently - "the world's number one swordsman" - Rob, and his two younger sisters, Robin and "Little Diva" - Uta!
Trebol said:
"It's him! According to the information we got before—whether it was in the Grand Line, or in West Blue, or when he first became famous in East Blue, one pirate group after another was cleared out by him!
"That situation is similar to the disappearance of the Barrels Pirates this time. It seems they disappeared out of thin air, but most of them were found out later, and they told who eliminated them!"
There was a pause.
Trebol continued:
"And Diez Barrels was in the human trafficking business... This kind of pirate group is what he hates the most! Whenever they appear in front of him, he never leaves anyone alive. It fits well with the disappearance of the Barrels Pirates this time!"
Snapped--
Covering his face with one hand, the blue veins on Doflamingo's face and arms gradually bulged. He opened his mouth and began to laugh gradually, and then laughed louder, crazier, and more ferocious.
"Fufufufu hahaha..."
Doflamingo had a grim expression on his face:
"Rob! Rob! Rob!!!"
At this moment, Doflamingo was roaring, in a state of rage, almost losing all reason.
However, his brain told Doflamingo very clearly, don't say there is no evidence, even if there is evidence, he is powerless to face Rob, a very difficult opponent!
He only visited him once.
Doflamingo knew very well that there was a huge gap between him and Rob, and there was nothing he could do to the other party. Even if he had evidence, he would not dare to question Rob face to face!
After a long time.
After Doflamingo calmed down again, he spoke directly:
"Pass this matter through the underground world! Pass it to the major forces, and also pass it on to the World Government and Marine, but it must be noted that this news cannot be known to come from us!"
After hearing Doflamingo's order, all the senior cadres of the Donquixote Family took orders seriously, and then continued to work one after another.
Wait until everyone has left.
Doflamingo's suppressed anger rose again.
The eyes under the sunglasses were full of resentment and ultimate malice:
"Rob, you will regret fighting against me! Sooner or later, this sea will not be able to accommodate you as a 'heretic'. Just wait! The more things you do, the more people will not see you alone!"
"I'm waiting for the day when you fall into the abyss, and when that day comes, all our accounts will be settled! Hmm..."
The sea will never allow such a "free", "unfettered", and "do whatever you want" guy to exist.
Rob is very powerful, few people want to provoke him.
But Doflamingo is not convinced.
He doesn't thinks Rob—
Can be so invincible that he can suppress the entire sea with his own power!
Impossible.
This is absolutely impossible!
After a few days.
Grand Line Marine Headquarters—
Inside Fleet Admiral Sengoku's office.
Sengoku, the Buddha, with toad glasses on his face, looked at the information he got from the black market in his hand.
With serious colors on his face:
"Op-Op Fruit, was obtained by that Rob? Has this news been confirmed?"
Hearing Sengoku's inquiry.
Vice Admiral Tsuru, who was only in her sixties now, shook her head as she brought the information to Sengoku.
She opened her mouth and said:
"How can this kind of information be confirmed? Where was the Barrels Pirates destroyed? Was it destroyed by Rob? It is completely impossible to confirm! And in the final analysis, the news about the Op-Op Fruit being with the Barrels Pirates is also unconfirmed!"
"So how can it be confirmed that the Op-Op Fruit is in the hands of those siblings? I even suspect that the reason this news is being spread is because the person who actually got the Op-Op Fruit did so on purpose!"
"The purpose is to divert attention, so as not to be suspected! Although there is no way to verify it, and there is no evidence to prove it, but I think that this news is likely to be released by that 'Heavenly Yaksha'—Doflamingo!"
"In the entire North Blue, only Doflamingo would dare to do such a thing to provoke the siblings."
Hearing the words, Sengoku narrowed his eyes and nodded in approval:
"There is indeed this possibility! After all, the Barrels Pirates used him as an intermediary to sell to the government! He was blackmailed, and then he framed the person who took the Op-Op Fruit as Rob, like something he would do!"
"Afterwards, I will confirm the source of this news, whether it really came from the Donquixote Family. As long as I find out this, I can confirm whether the Op-Op Fruit may be in the hands of Doflamingo."
If Doflamingo were here, or if he knew the conjectures of Vice Admiral Tsuru and Sengoku, his scalp would definitely tingle with worry. The Marine was getting closer to the truth.
His title in the underground world is the clown "Joker," and the analysis of Vice Admiral Tsuru and Sengoku directly makes him close to becoming a real clown.
Back to the main topic.
Vice Admiral Tsuru didn't ask Sengoku how to confirm the source of the news. After all, things like spies are all connected through a single line.
She quickly changed the subject and asked:
"Then... what about them? Do you want to ask? The Five Elders should not give up any news about the Op-Op Fruit!"
After rubbing the center of his forehead with a headache, Sengoku spoke again:
"Let's leave it to the CP organization of the World Government to determine this matter! Rob and his sisters have no conflicts with our Marine, nor have they had any communication. The previous invitation to join the Marine also failed!"
"Wherever they go now, the stability of the sea follows them for a short time. There is no need for someone like him now, so it is better for the Marine to not push them too hard."
"So, as I said, I will leave it to the CP organization! The Five Elders should be able to understand it!"
To this—
Vice Admiral Tsuru had no comments.
After chatting again for a while, Vice Admiral Tsuru left.
Before leaving, she spoke again:
"Maybe I'm overthinking it! But I still want to say—the existence of the Rob is always a huge potential threat. Although I don't know their real purpose, to say that they are really traveling around the world... Sengoku, do you believe it?"
Sengoku shook his head, his eyes flashing with seriousness:
"I don't believe it either! It's just that—as long as they don't reveal their ambitions for a day, then Rob will still be seen as partner of justice.
"Will the guy who can become friends with the Red Hair Pirates really be a free person with pure intentions?
"This guy is definitely harboring evil intentions!"
Sengoku is no fool.
Of course, he wouldn't believe it either!
Only—
Just like Crocodile's secret action to capture Alabasta, before it is exposed, even if the Marine and World Government know that he has another purpose, they will not stop the same.
As long as it is not exposed, there will be no problem!
It doesn't matter what purpose they have, as long as they are not exposed for a day, then they will still be seen as partners of justice, and it is impossible for him to do anything to them!
Although a hypocrite is hateful, if he can be a hypocrite all his life until he dies, then a hypocrite is also a good person.
This is also a righteous compromise made by Sengoku!
"You know what's in your heart."
After hearing Sengoku's answer, Vice Admiral Tsuru had a clear expression on her face, and then left leisurely.
Regarding this time, the Barrels Pirates were destroyed, and then a series of events related to the Op-Op Fruit were triggered. It was temporarily brought to an end along with the uncertainty of whose hands the Op-Op Fruit fell into.
Follow-up problems, when they appear later, will be dealt with accordingly.
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