Chapitre 260: Chapter 259
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After ending the communication, Fleet Admiral Sengoku was too enraged to act out, his face slightly turning green. To ensure the safety of the 'Heavenly Gold,' he had no choice but to contact the Five Elders and convey Doflamingo's demands.
"The specifics are as follows: due to the sensitive identity of the opponent and to ensure that the 'Heavenly Gold' isn't destroyed, my recommendation is to negotiate with them and resolve this matter as soon as possible."
In the Holy Land Mariejois, the Five Elders received the message and were in deliberation. If it weren't for Doflamingo once being a Celestial Dragon, there would have been no need for such complications — they would have already sent an Admiral with orders to exterminate him.
Did they really let anyone think they could blackmail them?
"Hmph, Donquixote."
"Let it be, let's not create more problems."
"After we retrieve the 'Heavenly Gold,' then we can decide whether to eliminate him or not."
"I second this."
"Can we keep the news under wraps?"
"For the time being, yes, but such a big incident has already leaked out."
"Even so, we need to suppress it until we reclaim the 'Heavenly Gold.'"
"Of course."
...
On an unnamed island in the Grand Line, Doflamingo glanced over the news he had just received from the News Coo, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
As he expected, the World Government began to block the news regarding the theft of the 'Heavenly Gold.' Otherwise, such a major incident would not be completely absent from the newspapers.
This played into his hands quite well. By not revealing the situation temporarily, he wouldn't attract the attention of other forces, thus avoiding a lot of unnecessary trouble. After all, he only intended to use the 'Heavenly Gold' as a bargaining chip in negotiations and didn't wish to openly confront the World Government.
Soon, his Den Den Mushi rang.
Doflamingo answered, and a commanding male voice came through.
"I am Jegoria Santamarin. I'm in charge of this negotiation."
"Is this communication from the highest leader of the World Government — the Five Elders themselves? Should I consider myself honored?"
Doflamingo responded with an exaggerated tone.
"Donquixote Doflamingo, it's only because you were once a Celestial Dragon that we refrained from taking the harshest measures against you. I hope you don't think that merely by stealing some 'Heavenly Gold' you can truly threaten the World Government."
"I know, of course, I know that 600 billion Berries of 'Heavenly Gold' is nothing to the Celestial Dragons who control the world's wealth. That's why I stole the 'Heavenly Gold' just to have an opportunity, a chance to speak with the exalted Five Elders."
Jegoria Santamarin across the Den Den Mushi was briefly surprised, though he didn't show it, and continued, "You indeed have that opportunity now, so tell me, what exactly are your demands?"
"I want the status of a Warlord of the Sea and the promise that the World Government won't move against me."
"Hehe, interesting, I can agree to your terms, but do you dare believe us?"
"I believe that the chips I hold should be sufficient."
"The 600 billion Berries of 'Heavenly Gold'?"
There was a hint of mockery in Jegoria Santamarin's tone, thinking the other party was overly optimistic. However, when Doflamingo revealed his real bargaining chip, Jegoria Santamarin could no longer maintain his calm demeanor. With a sweep, he knocked over the table and stood up."How could you possibly know that?!"
"Don't forget, I was once a member of the Celestial Dragons myself. My father, my mother, and my younger brother are all Celestial Dragons."
"Even though you took back my identification chip, on his deathbed, my father still told me about the secret of the Celestial Dragon lineage."
As he spoke, a complex expression flickered across Doflamingo's face.
"So that's how it is. Donquixote Homing, that stubborn man, actually told you about this. Then why, when you returned to the Holy Land of Mariejois with Homing's head, did you not speak up?"
Doflamingo responded with a tone of mockery, "Back then, you treated a young me like trash, casting me out and refusing to restore my status as a Celestial Dragon. If I let you know my father had told me that secret, would I still have been able to leave alive?"
"So now you feel your wings have grown full, and you can keep this secret to yourself. Is that why you threaten us under the pretext of claiming the 'Heavenly Gold'?"
"Threaten? No, no, no, I've said it before, this is a partnership, a long-term one."
"A partnership?"
"Yes, a partnership built on 'mutual trust.' After all, I am a former Celestial Dragon who now holds this secret. I'm tired of hiding and being hunted by the Marines. You need a partner like me who manages many 'little businesses,' someone to provide or handle sensitive resources, don't you?"
Upon hearing Doflamingo's words, Saint Charloss fell into deep thought.
He had to admit, Doflamingo's proposal was constructive.
The World Government did not shun dealings with pirates; in fact, they made covert promises.
Otherwise, things like paying 5 billion Berries for the Ope Ope no Mi or establishing the special institution of the Seven Warlords of the Sea wouldn't happen.
Including Warlords like Hawk-Eye Mihawk and Red-Haired Shanks, who both have undisclosed deals with the Five Elders.
So in principle, having one more partner like Doflamingo was not a big deal.
Even due to Doflamingo's former status as a Celestial Dragon, it might be easier to grant him 'trust.'
Which is more thrilling and interesting, owning a dog or owning a 'Celestial Dragon dog'?
The answer goes without saying!
"Donquixote Doflamingo, I am aware of your demands. We need to discuss them and then we will give you an answer."
"Of course, there is no problem. However, please be quick. Otherwise, if the news of me seizing the 'Heavenly Gold' spreads, unpredictable events may occur."
"You need not worry, the World Government has already suppressed all news regarding the 'Heavenly Gold.'"
"I beg to differ. Among those journalists, there are always some who are not afraid of dying."
Click.
The Den Den Mushi was hung up.
Doflamingo's face broke into an inscrutable smile.
If within three days the World Government couldn't give him a pledge, then he would let someone drop this explosive news on the desk of one of the underground world leaders, the President of the World Economic Journal, Morgans.
Given his nature, Morgans would certainly do everything possible to make this big news public.
Then the pressure would return to the Five Elders!
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