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Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Vice Admiral Tsuru, How Dare You Say the Marines Aren't Colluding!

Carl and Blackbeard began their fierce exchange of blows. Doflamingo saw an opportunity to escape and tried to break through the surrounding forces, specifically targeting the area where Law was standing. Although Law was still recovering, he remained a formidable fighter. Using his Op-Op Fruit powers, Law created a spherical "Room" and instantly switched places with Vice Admiral Tsuru. This clever maneuver left Doflamingo trapped directly between the two veteran Marines, Sengoku and Tsuru.

Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Law with a momentary, warm expression, but it quickly vanished. When she turned her attention back to Doflamingo, her eyes were filled with the same cold killing intent as Sengoku's. Doflamingo was furious and accused the Marines of being shameless for working with the Straw Hat pirates. Tsuru simply acted as if she hadn't seen anything, claiming her old eyes must be failing her. Her innocent act only served to make Doflamingo more frustrated by the Marines' new, ruthless tactics.

The battle intensified as Sengoku transformed into his giant golden Buddha form, releasing powerful shockwaves toward the pirate. Tsuru prepared to use her Wash-Wash Fruit powers to neutralize him. Doflamingo fought desperately against the two legends, but he also had to keep a close watch on Law. Even though Law was the least powerful person present, his rapid growth and unpredictable fruit abilities made him a constant threat. Nearby, the clash between the Admirals and Kaido continued to shake the world. The combined force of these top-tier fighters changed the very weather, creating a landscape of lightning, thunder, and massive waves that looked like the end of the world.

The people of Dressrosa watched these terrifying sights from a distance, many of them preparing to flee in fear. Meanwhile, the island itself was far from peaceful. Near the royal palace, Jango and Mr. 3—also known as Galdino—arrived to carry out their part of the mission. They had hoped to wait for Usopp to defeat Sugar before attacking, but they were intercepted by Doflamingo's officers. A man in a mask, Gladius, blocked Mr. 3, while a large man named Machvise confronted Jango.

Jango recognized the two officers immediately. He noted that their powers—the Pop-Pop Fruit and the Ton-Ton Fruit—were very similar to former Baroque Works agents Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine. He joked that they were just unoriginal copies of people they had already defeated. Mr. 3 agreed, confidently stating that Doflamingo's reign was about to end just like Crocodile's had. They mocked the officers, saying that with Captain Luffy and Carl leading the way, Doflamingo had no hope of escape.

Enraged by the insults, the two officers attacked. Machvise leaped into the air, increasing his weight to ten tons to crush Jango from above. Gladius threw several small, black explosive projectiles at Mr. 3. Jango didn't hesitate; he used the Marine Six Styles technique "Soru" to vanish from his spot instantly. Machvise was shocked to see a pirate using Marine techniques, and his massive body slammed into the ground, leaving a human-shaped crater.

Jango didn't give his opponent a chance to recover. He used "Geppo" to step through the air and delivered powerful kicks to the floating Machvise, including several "Rankyaku" air-blade strikes. Jango had trained hard in the Six Styles, proving that he was much more than just a hypnotist. Machvise was forced to close his eyes and cover his ears to avoid being hypnotized, which only turned him into a helpless target for Jango's physical attacks.

On the other side of the palace, Mr. 3 was equally calm. As Gladius's explosive spheres began to expand, Mr. 3 waved his hands and created a thick "Candle Wall". The wall absorbed the blast perfectly, protecting him from any harm. After the smoke cleared, Mr. 3 used his wax to create two life-sized figures of Kaido. He commanded the wax figures to attack Gladius with their own versions of the Thunder Bagua.

Gladius used his powers to swell his forearms and caught the wax weapons, blowing them apart with a powerful internal explosion. He was angry, but Mr. 3 remained composed. Mr. 3 adjusted his glasses and told Gladius that he aimed to be the greatest strategist for the Straw Hats. He warned the young officer to surrender before things got worse. Gladius didn't respond with words; instead, his helmet began to swell to a massive size, preparing for his next deadly move.

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