章 176: Chapter 175
"What?!" Big Mom's face showed astonishment.
"You brat, do you know what you're saying?" Kaido's anger slowly surfaced.
"I said, so what if I offend you both," Law replied calmly to the two rulers of the New World.
Law's words instantly made the faces of these two Four Emperors turn terrifyingly ugly.
How could this little brat dare to say such things in front of the entire world?
Not only Big Mom and Kaido, but people all over the world watching on their screens were shocked by Law's audacious words.
"Is he crazy?"
"Has he forgotten who he's talking to? It's Kaido and Big Mom! Even Doflamingo fears their existence, how dare he speak to them like this?!"
"Trafalgar Law, I remember you; you're a man!"
"So bold, young people these days are really something!"
"Should I say he's fearless like a newborn calf, or just plain stubborn?"
...
Law's words left the entire world dumbfounded.
Inside the castle in Dressrosa, bursts of laughter erupted.
However, after the laughter died down, Doflamingo's face turned terribly unsightly. He lost; he lost to this brat whom he had never cared about before.
He couldn't even match Law's courage. Doflamingo suddenly felt absurd and disgusted with himself. When had he become like this?
However, facing the anger of Kaido and Big Mom, Law continued:
"You've been sitting on the throne of the Four Emperors for too long and forgotten yourself, right?"
"Why should I be afraid of offending you?"
"If one day I go to the New World, seeking revenge on Doflamingo will only be one of my goals. But as a pirate, one of my objectives in the New World will surely be to take one of you down."
"So why should I worry about offending you?"
"You're just stumbling blocks on my path."
"Sooner or later, I will face you. Now is just a bit earlier than expected."
"This is my reward, all of you shut up. What I choose is my freedom. I won't let anyone interfere with my freedom. Not Doflamingo, and certainly not you!"
Law looked coldly at Kaido and Big Mom, and if one listened carefully, they could sense the unease in his voice.
Though he maintained a calm expression on his face, in reality, his heart was pounding, and he was extremely nervous.
Putting on a facade was enjoyable, but he also realized that he had probably stirred up two big troubles for himself in the future.
But he had to refuse no matter what. Offending Kaido and Big Mom was inevitable, and there was no way sweet words would make them satisfied.
Since the outcome was already set, why not decisively stand his ground? This way, he wouldn't lose face and be a yes-man to the Four Emperors in front of the whole world.
Regardless, he is the captain of the Heart Pirates. In the face of other crews' captains, he had to be strong-willed. He couldn't let his crew down, and if he, as their captain, backed down at this moment, his crewmembers would only feel more ashamed. He would also be too embarrassed to face his own comrades.
As soon as Law's words fell, the faces of Big Mom and Kaido on the screen erupted like a volcano, but before they could utter their furious words, their images disappeared from the air.
All people could see were the lingering anger and murderous intent left behind by these two powerful figures of the sea.
This scene shocked everyone present.
They had witnessed what true courage meant today.
To dare to simultaneously provoke two Four Emperors and tell them to shut up, calling them stumbling blocks...
If it were before, they would have thought only a madman would do something like this, but now, Law had actually done it.
People couldn't help but recall the scene from the past where Law had just joined the Donquixote Family, and Rosinante threw him out of the window. Despite knowing that Rosinante was Doflamingo's brother, Law still attempted to assassinate him.
They could see from a young age that this person possessed extraordinary courage. Though he had become more mature and cautious over time, that fierceness still lingered in his bones.
No wonder he didn't give any face to the Four Emperors.
For a moment, people clapped their hands in admiration of this fierce man, wondering if Law would be hunted down by Big Mom and Kaido in the future.
At the same time, Doflamingo stared wide-eyed at Law, then silently sat back on the sofa, his face showing a mix of emotions.
He realized he no longer recognized this young man on the screen. He had seen his own reflection in Law before, which was why he took him in.
But now, he found himself mistaken. Law wasn't like him, nor could he do something as "foolish" as Law just did.
Instead, Law resembled that idiot, his younger brother.
...
Sengoku looked at Law in shock, once again surprised by him.
The more he was astonished, the more he regretted that Law hadn't been found by the Marines back then.
The more Law demonstrated admirable qualities, the more satisfied and regretful Sengoku felt. Regretful that he hadn't been able to raise Law into a righteous Marine.
Now, Sengoku suddenly felt like he understood Garp's feelings.
Perhaps when Ace and Luffy went down the wrong path and became pirates, Garp also felt a mix of helplessness, regret, and pride for them.
He had never imagined that one day, he would be able to empathize with Garp's feelings. A wry smile appeared on Sengoku's face.
However, despite saying that, Law would likely face trouble in the future.
The anger of Kaido and Big Mom was no joke.
The only consolation was that Law was different from Doflamingo. Doflamingo's roots were firmly fixed in Dressrosa, and confronting the Four Emperors would mean giving up everything there—a huge price to pay.
But Law didn't have those burdens. He was carefree, and even if the Four Emperors wanted to find trouble with him, they would have to locate him first.
Hopefully, he could escape this predicament... Sengoku looked at the calm young man on the screen.
...
Meanwhile, Kaido and Big Mom, after being rejected and told to shut up, were furious. They were like two erupting volcanoes, emitting dangerous and angry vibes.
What made them even angrier was that they were silenced before they could say anything harsh. It was as if Law had mocked them and then cut them off, leaving them unable to retaliate.
He dared to insult them in front of the entire world, humiliating them.
They were scolded by a rookie who hadn't even entered the New World. They couldn't even reclaim their dignity; they were utterly disgraced!
"That damn guy, I'll kill him!!! Perospero, hurry up and get someone to capture him for me!" Big Mom roared in anger.
"Yes, Mama." Perospero didn't dare to provoke Big Mom at this moment and showed a troubled expression. "But, Mama, we don't know where this guy is now, and if, by any chance, he chooses the second reward, I'm afraid that most people won't be able to match him..."
Big Mom glared, understanding that Perospero was stating the truth.
Trafalgar Law had effortlessly defeated Vice Admiral Vergo with a single slash. Though Vergo wasn't much in her eyes, his strength was not to be underestimated.
If Law were to consume the fruit awakening potion and awaken the Ope Ope no Mi, he would possess the ability to attack against almost anything. In that state, apart from Katakuri, her other children would be vulnerable to him.
It seemed that she couldn't easily kill this guy. She had to consider it carefully and hope that he would come to the New World.
As a Four Emperor, she couldn't just leave her territory unattended, or else someone might steal from her. Especially with the Whitebeard Pirates currently dominating the scene, overshadowing the other Four Emperors.
If her territory was stolen while she was away, it might be difficult to reclaim it later. Whitebeard was not someone to be underestimated, and there was also a Dark-Dark Fruit user who could steal Devil Fruit abilities.
Almost all her children were Devil Fruit users.
For now, Big Mom had no choice but to temporarily put this grudge in her heart. She would wait for Law to come to the New World, and then she would show him that being a stumbling block would be lethal!
Kaido was equally enraged and was about to head out to settle the score with Law immediately. However, upon second thought, he sat back down.
It wasn't the right time. The current priority was the matter with Doflamingo's SMILE fruits.
Although he really wanted the improved version of the artificial Devil Fruits, Law's refusal meant he couldn't obtain the formula.
The thought of it made Kaido itch with anger. That was something he had longed for, and this damned brat!
Since he couldn't get the improved version, he couldn't afford to lose the SMILE fruits either; otherwise, he would be left with nothing.
Now he had to see what was happening with Doflamingo's side and whether the supply of SMILE fruits would continue. He couldn't trouble Law just yet.
However, this matter couldn't be left alone; this account would be settled sooner or later.
Since this brat wanted to take revenge on Doflamingo, it was simple.
If he wanted revenge, then Kaido would prevent him from doing so. As long as he guarded Doflamingo, this brat would eventually come knocking on their door.
At that time, Kaido would show him the true meaning of being struck by thunder.
Kaido thought for a moment and suddenly remembered the matter of using Doflamingo's head to exchange for the improved formula for artificial Devil Fruits.
It seemed a bit unscrupulous, so he quickly gave Doflamingo a call to steady the situation. The supply of SMILE fruits couldn't be interrupted.
After all, Doflamingo was his best ally, and their cooperative relationship had to remain stable.
Moreover, Kaido said that he was just joking earlier. How could he really use his Allied head to exchange for the formula? It was purely to deceive Law, but it seemed this kid was too clever to be fooled. It was a pity.
Doflamingo, rest assured. If this brat dares to come for revenge in the future, just contact me, Kaido. I'll be the first one to come and help you kill him... We've been good brothers in this cooperation for so many years. If I don't help you, then who will?
On Doflamingo's side, upon hearing Kaido's words, he felt furious but also helpless. Although he wanted to slap Kaido in the face and tell him to get lost, he didn't have the same freedom as Law. His entire empire was based in Dressrosa.
If he dared to disrupt Kaido's supply of SMILE fruits today, Kaido would retaliate by raiding Dressrosa tomorrow. Unless he abandoned Dressrosa and left the New World, he had no choice but to go along with Kaido's act and continue their alliance.
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