In the Chat Group—
Doflamingo: "I know a massive secret about the Celestial Dragons—it's as valuable as any skill I could offer. Consider that a bargaining chip."
Lucas: "You're talking about the Celestial Dragons' national treasure, aren't you?"
Golden Lion Shiki: "The national treasure of the Celestial Dragons? What's that?"
Doflamingo: "Fufufufu! You even know about the national treasure? Interesting…"
Lucas: "Of course. The Celestial Dragons' national treasure might be one of the Three Ancient Weapons, or perhaps a weapon equally powerful. But there's a catch—it seems to drain the lifespan of whoever controls it. That's why you wanted the Ope-Ope no Mi—to gain immortality, right?"
Doflamingo: "Fufufufu! You really do know everything, don't you? What else have you dug up?"
Lucas: "I know there's someone even above the Celestial Dragons. A person who rules them all—the King of the Celestial Dragons, superior to even the Five Elders. His name is Imu."
Golden Lion Shiki: "Wait, wait. The Celestial Dragons have a king? No way! I've never heard of such a thing!"
Lucas: "That's exactly why you and Rocks' crew were doomed from the start. You wanted to topple the Celestial Dragons, but you didn't even know who your real enemies were. How could you possibly win?"
Whitebeard: "This Imu… is he strong?"
Lucas: "I don't know his exact strength, but I'm certain he's no weaker than you. Remember, he's been alive for over 800 years. The World Government wouldn't have lasted this long without his influence—and that national treasure."
Golden Lion Shiki: "Over 800 years? Immortal? Did he undergo the Op-Op no Mi's Eternal Youth Surgery?"
Doflamingo: "Exactly! Only those who've had the Eternal Youth Surgery could live from 800 years ago to today. And only with that longevity could someone have the vitality to control the national treasure."
Lucas: "So, your big secret isn't much of a secret anymore. Now, tell me your choice—do you want revenge on the Celestial Dragons, or do you want me to protect your 'family'?"
Doflamingo: "Before I decide, let me ask—do you really have the power to overthrow the Celestial Dragons?"
Lucas: "Not yet… but I will, soon enough."
Doflamingo: "Fufufufu! In that case, of course, I choose revenge. As long as I can destroy those bastards, I'll pay any price."
Whitebeard: "Just like that? You're abandoning your family for revenge?"
Doflamingo: "Whitebeard, don't compare my family to yours. They understand me. They support me in everything I do. We're prepared to burn the world to the ground if it means revenge!"
Golden Lion Shiki: "Destroy the world? Fufufufu! That's a joke! You can't possibly do that."
Doflamingo: "I knew I couldn't do it alone, that's why I allied with Kaido of the Beasts. I helped him mass-produce artificial Devil Fruits and stockpile weapons for one reason—to watch this world crumble."
Doflamingo: "Kaido's insane, sure—but his goals aligned perfectly with mine. We both wanted to bring this twisted world to its knees."
Doflamingo: "I laid the groundwork. I never expected you, Lucas, to show up and ruin it all. Your strength isn't what surprised me—it's your ambition. You're even crazier than Kaido."
Pirate King Roger: "You know, this kid really is crazier than Shiki. Shiki wanted to destroy East Blue, and that old fool Zephyr wanted to blow up New World. But Doflamingo? He's thinking on a whole different scale."
Whitebeard: "Thank the seas you all failed, or the world would've been in pieces."
Outside World—
Lucas left Sugar, Violet, and Baby-5 behind in Dressrosa, instructing his Shadow Clone to escort the rest of Doflamingo's crew to the lab. The three women exchanged nervous glances as their comrades were dragged away.
Violet asked cautiously, "Why did you leave just the three of us here? What do you want?"
Lucas smiled warmly, "Relax. I've decided to let you live—for reasons that are, well… special."
In the Chat Group—
Pirate King Roger sneered: "@Lucas, don't tell me you're sparing them just because they're women?"
Lucas: "What nonsense! If that were true, why did I send that old, ugly woman away with the others?"
The group went silent. It was obvious.
The three women left behind were stunning—a mature beauty, a charming maid, and an adorable loli. Lucas's reasoning didn't need much explaining.
Lucas turned to Sugar, the youngest of the three. "You're Monet's sister, right? Your sister works for me now. I'm offering you the same opportunity—join me."
Sugar didn't hesitate. She nodded vigorously, agreeing to Lucas's proposition without a second thought.
Lucas nodded in approval. "Good. Dressrosa needs your help cleaning up this mess. Undo the toy transformations. Let the innocent people return to normal, but keep the pirates and government agents working for us."
Sugar froze for a moment, surprised by how much Lucas knew. But she didn't question it—she simply obeyed.
In the Chat Group—
Fire Fist Ace: "Toys? Oh yeah, I've been to Dressrosa before. The toys there did seem oddly lifelike… it was kind of magical."
Lucas: "Not magic—Devil Fruit power. Sugar here has the Hobi Hobi no Mi—the Hobby-Hobby Fruit. She can turn living beings into toys and make them obey her."
Fire Fist Ace: "So all those toys were actually people? No wonder they seemed so human. I thought there was an entire race of living toys!"
Sword God Ryuma: "So, Doflamingo turned pirates and World Government agents into toys to control them?"
Doflamingo: "Fufufufu! Exactly. The Hobi Hobi no Mi is terrifying. Those who turned into Toy will be forgotten by everyone, It's the ultimate weapon against Marines and spies."
Lucas: "Yeah, but let's be real—you and your crew were terrible at governing. You only managed to hold Dressrosa because Sugar's ability covered up your incompetence. Without her, you wouldn't have lasted more than a year."
Sword God Ryuma: "Governing a country? You mean Doflamingo wasn't just a pirate?"
Lucas: "That's right. Over ten years ago, Doflamingo took over Dressrosa. He controlled the king, made him slaughter civilians, then swooped in as a 'hero' to save the people and became king himself."
Whitebeard: "Why does that sound way too familiar?"
Golden Lion Shiki: "Because that's exactly what your daughter Crocodile tried to do in Alabasta—but he failed."
Whitebeard: "Go to hell! I've got nothing to do with Crocodile, understand?"
Senju Tobirama: "Crocodile plotted in Alabasta for over a decade and failed. How long did Doflamingo plan his takeover of Dressrosa?"
Doflamingo: "Fufufufu! I didn't need that long. Just two years. The key was making Vergo the commander of the nearby Marine base—that kept the Marines off my back."
Senju Tobirama: "How did you manage to ruin the king's reputation and win over the people?"
Lucas: "With his Ito Ito no Mi—the String-String Fruit. He controlled the king, made him kill civilians, and shattered his reputation. Plus, Doflamingo is from the Donquixote family—the former royal family of Dressrosa before they became Celestial Dragons. After they left, the Riku family took over. So, when Doflamingo returned, people saw him as royalty reclaiming his throne."
Senju Tobirama: "Devil Fruit power and noble lineage… Compared to that unlucky Crocodile, I'm starting to believe Doflamingo's had a lot of luck."
Doflamingo: "Luck? Fufufufu! If I were really lucky, I wouldn't have lost my Celestial Dragon status. Compared to that, my four men and this country mean nothing."
Senju Tobirama: "Fair enough. Even with all that luck, the bad at the start more than makes up for it."
Outside World—
Baby-5 glared at Lucas, her eyes burning with fury. "You killed the Young Master! I'll never forgive you!"
Lucas chuckled lightly, unfazed by her rage. "But what if I really need you? Would you still hold onto that hatred and refuse to help me?"
Baby-5 froze, her expression shifting from anger to confusion. After a brief pause, she stammered awkwardly, "R-Really? If… if you truly need me… then… I guess I could…"
In the Chat Group—
Whitebeard: "..."
Sword God Ryuma: "..."
Golden Lion Shiki: "..."
Pirate King Roger couldn't hold back. "Is this girl… brain-dead?"
Senju Tobirama chimed in with a more logical perspective.
Senju Tobirama: "It could be a ruse. Maybe she's pretending to be naive to lower your guard, waiting for the perfect chance to avenge Doflamingo."
Doflamingo: "Fufufufu! You're overthinking it. Baby-5 isn't faking anything. She was abandoned by her family when she was just five years old. Ever since, she's had a psychological compulsion—she can't refuse anyone's request, no matter how ridiculous it is."
Whitebeard: "Seriously? That's… tragic."
Doflamingo: "Tragic, maybe. But it's the truth. Lucas clearly knows about it too, right?"
Lucas: "Yeah, I know. When her family dumped her, they told her she was 'useless.' So now, all she wants is to feel needed. Just say 'I need you,' and she won't say no."
Golden Lion Shiki burst out laughing. "Shihahaha! If that's the case, wouldn't it be easy to trick her into spilling all your secrets?"
Doflamingo: "That's why I always assigned her a partner—to keep an eye on her and prevent accidents."
Whitebeard: "Her parents are bastards. How could they abandon their own child like that?"
Doflamingo: "Whitebeard, don't be naive. This world's full of people who abandon their families for all kinds of reasons."
Fire Fist Ace: "Still, you treating your subordinates like family—it's not just talk, is it? You actually care about them."
Doflamingo: "Of course. I took Baby-5 in as a child, and I've always treated her like a little sister. You wouldn't believe how many men I've schemed against or outright killed because they tried to take advantage of her."
Golden Lion Shiki: "Schemed against her? Shihahaha! No surprise there. With a personality like hers, plenty of men must've tried something."
Pirate King Roger: "Yeah. A rich woman who won't say no? That's a dream come true for some guys. Marry her, and you'd save yourself decades of hard work!"
Lucas sighed, exasperated. "Roger, why do you always twist things like this? Most people see Baby-5's neediness as a flaw, but you're already thinking about her wealth."
But for all of Roger's antics, Lucas knew the truth. A woman who can't refuse? She was hardly rich—if anything, she was the most broke of them all. She couldn't say no to lending money, either. Protecting her from being swindled was the real challenge. Baby-5 was less of a rich woman and more like the most popular friend in every freeloader's circle.
Turning his attention to the next person, Lucas smiled at Violet.
"Violet—or should I say, Princess Violet of Dressrosa's former royal family?" Lucas's tone was calm but authoritative. "Dressrosa is my territory now, and I'll need your help maintaining order here."
In the Chat Group—
Sword God Ryuma: "Wait, what? Doflamingo's subordinate is the princess of Dressrosa's royal family?"
Lucas: "Relax. It's not as surprising as it sounds. Princess Vivi of Alabasta went undercover under Crocodile. Kozuki Hiyori of Wano stayed under Kurozumi Orochi's nose for years. Is it really that strange that Dressrosa's princess worked for Doflamingo?"
Pirate King Roger: "Now that you mention it… it doesn't seem that weird anymore. Why do these princesses always seem to enjoy this kind of dangerous game?"
Whitebeard: "Makes you wonder about the men in these countries. What are they doing, letting their women take on all the dangerous jobs?"
Golden Lion Shiki: "Doflamingo, did you even know she was the princess?"
Doflamingo: "Of course, I knew. I even recruited her personally. Her Devil Fruit ability is strategic—too valuable to ignore. That's why I kept her close."
Golden Lion Shiki: "A strategic Devil Fruit, huh?"
Lucas: "Correct. She has the Giro Giro no Mi—the Glare-Glare Fruit. She can see across 4000 kilometres, see through walls, read people's minds, transmit her memories directly into others' minds, and even see through the human body. It's a versatile and powerful ability."
Senju Tobirama: "Wait, she can see across 4,000 kilometres?"
Lucas: "Exactly. You think the Byakugan is impressive? That only gives you a kilometer of vision. Violet's fruit is like an upgraded Byakugan with mind-reading and memory-sharing features."
Whitebeard: "That kind of power is insane. No wonder you want to keep her around."
Outside World—
Lucas gave Violet her orders without hesitation. "Dressrosa is the edge of my territory. You'll serve as my representative, keeping tabs on the Marines and any other forces moving through the region."
He paused before continuing, "And you'll also manage the Tontatta Tribe. Their contribution are essential for producing artificial Devil Fruits. I need them contributing to my scientific research."
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