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Inside the palace, the atmosphere instantly shifted from idyllic to somber.
"It seems our vacation in the Land of Women is coming to an early end."
Su Hui stood up and glanced at each of his female companions present.
"Husband..."
Hancock gripped Su Hui's arm tightly, her beautiful face filled with worry. "Are you... are you leaving?"
As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, she naturally understood the significance of this summons.
This means that Su Hui and his alliance have been regarded as the highest-level enemy by the World Government.
War is about to break out.
Su Hui put down the newspaper, his face showing no sign of tension. He pinched Hancock's worried cheek and said with a smile, "Of course I have to leave. I can't stay here and live off you forever."
"I can afford to raise you!"
Hancock blurted it out without thinking, then realized what she had said, her cheeks flushed, but she still said firmly,
"I don't want you to leave! Or... or take me with you! I'd rather not be emperor!"
Her eyes were full of reluctance and pleading; for this man, she was willing to give up everything she had.
"fool."
Su Hui pulled her into his arms and said softly, "It's not the right time yet. Your status as the Emperor of Kuja and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is very important to my next plan."
He looked into Hancock's eyes and said earnestly, "Listen, Hancock. You need to go to Marineford."
"What?" Hancock was stunned.
"I will answer this call as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
Su Hui's lips curled into a playful smile. "Go be a spy and tell me everything the navy is doing. When the crucial moment comes, give them a big 'surprise,' understand?"
Turn key enemy personnel into your own agents.
This drastic strategy caught the attention of all the women present.
"I...understand!"
Hancock was just love-struck, not really stupid. Hearing this, she nodded heavily, her eyes regaining their firmness and sharpness. "I will definitely not let you down, my husband!"
The matter was settled.
Su Hui announced that he would set off the next day to return to the New World.
The moment of parting finally arrived.
The port on Snake Island was packed with people.
All the Amazon warriors came to see off the only man in their hearts.
Their eyes were filled with reluctance, admiration, and blessings.
After leaving behind a Den Den Mushi for easy contact, the ship slowly started moving, cutting a white wave across the calm sea, and sailed towards the New World.
Hancock stood at the port, unwilling to leave until the ship had completely disappeared at the horizon.
"Sister, let's go back," Sandasonia said softly.
“No.” Hancock shook her head. She turned to face all the Kuja warriors, and the majesty and aura of an empress returned to her.
"Everyone listen up!"
Her voice echoed throughout the port, "Prepare for war! Respond to the World Government's call! We're going to... Marineford!"
An unprecedented flame burned in her eyes.
It was no longer just about protecting the Nine Serpents, but also about carrying out a world-shaking feat for her man.
The ship sailed smoothly in the doldrums.
Su Hui stood at the bow of the ship, pondering his next plan.
The World Government's actions were faster than he had anticipated, but they were also exactly what he had planned.
His alliance with Kaido and Big Mom was originally formed to oppose the World Government. This war was inevitable.
"We need to speed up our plans a bit," Su Hui said to the women behind him.
"Master, where do we go next?" the black Maria asked softly.
Su Hui looked at the nautical chart, his finger tracing across it, finally stopping at an island filled with windmills and toys.
"Before returning to Wano Country, let's stop by an interesting place."
A mysterious smile appeared on his lips.
Dressrosa.
Dressrosa.
A resort island known for "love, passion, and toys," a famous tourist destination in the New World.
a few days later.
Su Hui's ship docked at the port of Dressrosa.
The appearance of Su Hui and his group did not cause much of a stir.
After all, this is the New World, where all sorts of pirate ships come and go every day.
But when Yamato, Smoothie, and Ulti, all well-known figures in the New World, escorted a man off the ship, the eyes of some well-informed members of the underworld immediately changed.
Su Hui and his group quickly immersed themselves in the enthusiastic atmosphere of Dressrosa.
The women were immediately drawn to the bustling shopping street and began a shopping spree. Runti bought a huge pile of oddly shaped dolls, while Garette was captivated by all kinds of lace and dresses.
Although Smoothie said she was bored, she still stopped in front of a juice shop and tried all the fresh juice flavors in the shop.
Yamato developed a strong interest in the bullfighting arena and dragged Black Maria to watch the gladiators' matches.
Brin, on the other hand, found a top-notch chocolate shop and happily savored all kinds of desserts.
Su Hui, accompanied by Momousagi, who was dressed in a maid outfit and looked utterly dejected, strolled casually through the streets.
He watched the toys walking on the street with great interest.
Through the system's scan, he easily saw through the true nature of these toys—they were all humans turned into toys by users of the Hobby-Hobby Fruit, and bound by contracts that prohibited them from harming humans and that they were required to work for the Donquixote Family.
"What a convenient yet wicked ability," Su Hui thought to himself.
He went into a restaurant and ordered a seafood paella, a specialty of Dressrosa. It was indeed delicious, full of tropical flair.
Momousagi stood behind him, serving him food and pouring him drinks like a real maid.
Her graceful figure and the incongruous maid outfit she wore attracted the burning gazes of many men in the restaurant.
“Sit down and eat with me,” Su Hui said to her.
Momousagi stiffened and shook her head: "I am a prisoner."
Do I have to order you around?
Su Hui's tone was calm, and there was even a smile on his lips.
Momousagi trembled slightly, but ultimately sat down opposite Su Hui in humiliation.
She kept her head down, not daring to look at the people around her.
Su Hui held a spoonful of seafood rice to her lips: "Open your mouth."
Momousagi's face flushed crimson instantly. She abruptly raised her head, her eyes filled with shame, indignation, and resistance. To be fed like this in front of so many people was worse than death.
"Do you want me to feed you here in a way that makes you feel even more humiliated?" Su Hui's voice was very soft, but it sounded like the whisper of a devil.
Momousagi's body trembled violently.
She recalled those unbearable nights on the ship, and the endless stream of shameful tricks this man had used on her.
She had no doubt that if she resisted again, this man would do something even worse.
Finally, she closed her eyes, opened her mouth in humiliation, and ate the spoonful of rice.
The surrounding diners burst into laughter and whistles.
"Oh my god! That beautiful woman actually ate it!"
"Who is that man? He's so imposing! Even such a beautiful woman is completely subservient to him!"
Hearing the whispers around her, Momousagi blushed, feeling incredibly ashamed.
King's Highlands
The top floor of the Royal Palace of Dressrosa.
Wearing a pink feather coat and flamingo sunglasses, Doflamingo sat on the sofa with his legs crossed in his signature pose, listening to his subordinates' report.
"Young Master! According to reports from our informants at the port, that Su Hui... he landed in our Dressrosa with a group of women!"
The reporting officer was Trebol, one of the highest-ranking officers of the Donquixote Family and a user of the Sticky Sticky Fruit. As he spoke, snot streamed down his face, and his tone was filled with undisguised shock and panic.
"咈咈咈咈咈..."
Doflamingo let out his signature chuckle, but his eyes behind his sunglasses sharpened considerably. "Oh? What's he doing on my turf? On sightseeing?"
Several other top officials stood in front of him.
Diamante of the Square Army, holding a longsword, said with a solemn expression: "Young Master, this guy is up to no good. Kaido's daughter Yamato, Big Mom's Sweet Commander Smoothie... This power is enough to easily destroy our country."
Pica of the Spade Army shrieked, "Should we... send someone to take them out?"
"Shut up, Pika."
"Didn't you read the newspaper? That guy is a monster who could capture Vice Admiral Momousagi! Do you know who the women with him are?" Trebol of the Plum Blossom Army rebuked.
"There's Kaido's daughter Yamato, the Beast Pirates' Flying Six Ulti and Black Maria, Big Mom's Sweet Commander Smoothie and her sisters Galette and Pudding... and even our people saw Marine Admiral candidate Momousagi Gion dressed in a maid outfit behind him."
"This level of combat strength is not something we can easily defeat."
"Fufufufufu..."
Doflamingo's laughter continued, "Don't be so nervous. When guests come, we should always do our best to be hospitable."
The sunlight from the window reflected off the lenses of his sunglasses, making it impossible to see his eyes.
"And don't you find it interesting?"
Doflamingo's brain was working at lightning speed.
Why would this man come to Dressrosa?
Was it just a coincidence that I happened to be passing by?
Or... was it aimed at him?
Regardless of the reason, the sudden appearance of a man capable of challenging two Yonko (Emperors of the Sea) and listed as the World Government's number one target on his territory is no small matter.
This contains both a huge risk that could completely destroy him, and an unprecedented opportunity that could allow him to realize his ultimate ambition!
Doflamingo stuck out his tongue and licked his lips. "A man who can get two Yonko to invest in him... what kind of trump card does he have? I'm getting more and more curious about him."
Doflamingo stood up, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at his kingdom.
His gaze seemed to penetrate through the layers of buildings and land on Su Hui, who was strolling on the street.
“Violet”.
Doflamingo said without turning his head.
From the shadows, a woman in a polka-dot dress with a seductive figure emerged.
It was Viola, the princess of Dressrosa and the user of the Stare-Stare Fruit.
"Use your abilities to see what he's thinking," Doflamingo commanded.
"Yes, my lord."
A flicker of struggle crossed Viola's eyes, but she obediently closed them.
However, the next second, she cried out in pain, covered her eyes and knelt down on the ground, her face pale.
"What's wrong?" Diamanti asked.
"I...I can't see..."
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