"Captain, I took care of them," Cavendish triumphantly approached Lucifer, wearing a self-satisfied expression that perfectly matched his narcissistic personality.
"It's just killing a group of insignificant foes. What's there to be proud of?" Lucifer poured cold water on Cavendish. "You couldn't even defeat Diamante. You still have a long way to go."
Cavendish felt disappointment in Lucifer's words. Although his swordsmanship is extraordinary, as an Iron Slayer Swordsman, he had yet to master observation Haki and Armament Haki. He knew he still had a lot of room for improvement.
"Hey, hey, Captain, it's really disheartening. I want to save face too," Cavendish mumbled, feeling a bit unhappy.
"Hehe, when you're able to handle just one of moves, then you can worry about saving face," Lucifer replied sarcastically.
Cavendish was stunned, his expression frozen. He recalled the battles from the previous night and the recent fight, and cold sweat formed on his forehead. One move from that monster... it seemed quite difficult indeed. It was clear that, as Lucifer had said, he is still far behind.
"Let's go. Let's find our next target," Lucifer said, ready to move on.
"Take her," Lucifer pointed to the unconscious Baby 5.
"Hey, why are we bringing her? Isn't she an enemy?" Cavendish questioned.
"We're going out to sea, and we need a maid on board. She's the most suitable for the job," Lucifer explained.
In the world of One Piece, Baby 5 undoubtedly possessed the qualities of an exceptional maid. She would obediently fulfill any request without hesitation. She didn't require a wage, Seeing Baby 5 dressed as a maid, Cavendish nodded in agreement.
Many ordinary maids could be found, but maids with combat ability are rare. Afterward, Lucifer and Cavendish left the coasts of the West Blue, accompanied by Baby 5.
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In the distant New World, in the royal palace of Dressrosa, Doflamingo relaxed on a beach chair, holding a glass of juice while basking in the sun. Several attractive women with great figures played in the swimming pool before him. The members of the Donquixote Family, including the cadres, busy in various activities nearby.
Doflamingo's position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea had become strong , making him secure his throne. Dressrosa had become a pirate nation, where the Donquixote Family reigned supreme.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed through the palace, and the cadre Trebol rushed over in a panic.
"Doffy, Doffy, something's bad! Something happened to Diamante!" Trembling with anxiety, Trebol's panicked voice resounded throughout the palace.
"What happened? Tell me!" veins appeared on Doflamingo's forehead .
"The life card... Diamante's life card has turned to ashes!" Trebol said..
The surroundings fell into an complete silence as Trebol's words sounded. The life card represented a person's life energy, and its turn into ashes mean only one thing Diamante is dead!
Doflamingo's pupils tightened suddenly, and the veins on his forehead seemed to form a spider's web.
"Are you joking? How could Diamante be dead?" one cadre questioned.
"That's right, he's incredibly strong. Who could have killed him?" another cadre added.
"Diamante was only assigned a mission in Paradise this time. Those were insignificant foes. Who could have posed a threat?" a third cadre exclaimed.
"Trebol, are you sure you weren't mistaken?" the Donquixote Family cadres expressed their disbelief and fury.
"I confirmed it. Not only Diamante, but Buffalo's life card has also turned to ashes," Trebol explained, wiping away his running nose.
"Baby 5's life card is only half burnt, which means she has been gravely injured."
Swish!
A cold light flashed, severing a stone pillar in the palace, causing it to crumble violently, shaking the entire building .
Doflamingo unleashed his anger, and those around fell silent. His right hand trembled rapidly, and thin threads entangled between his fingers. Veins swelled on his forehead as if blood were surging beneath his skin. A terrifying aura of murderous intent erupted from Doflamingo, sweeping through the palace.
Instantly, several attractive women in swimsuits lost consciousness and fell into the pool, while the surrounding soldiers rolled their eyes and collapsed to the ground.
Only the Donquixote Family cadres remained conscious, but they broke out in a cold sweat and involuntarily bent down, unable to withstand the Conqueror's Haki that Doflamingo unleashed in his enraged state.
Just as some were about to kneel, Doflamingo's Conqueror's Haki finally disappeared.
Many cadres breathed a sigh of relief, only to witness Doflamingo laugh fiercely.
"Hehehe, who dare to do this? Damn it!" he exclaimed.
"Someone has dared to harm my family!"
The depth of Doflamingo's laughter reflected the extent of his anger.
Having killed his father when he was a child and later his own younger brother, Doflamingo no longer had any true family. He regarded the Donquixote Family cadres as his own.
The death of his family members, means someone had crossed a line, and he would not tolerate it.
"Young master, you must avenge Diamante!" one said.
"That's right! No matter who it is, we can't let them get away!" another added.
"Kill them! We must kill them!"
"Anyone who dares to harm the Donquixote Family will be hunted down, no matter how far they flee, we hunt them to the ends of the world!" Trebol, Pica, and the other cadres sported murderous expressions.
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