Chapter 184: Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I Am Chasing the Whitebeard Pirates with All My Might on the Sea!
When Doflamingo heard this request, his heart tightened, but he dared not show the slightest resistance on his face.
Leading the Emperor Whitebeard to his most important secret research base? This was tantamount to completely exposing his biggest trump card to the other party.
However, did he have the right to refuse? Not at all.
He nodded almost immediately, his tone even carrying a hint of urgency to distance himself: "Of course! No problem at all! I will personally lead the way for everyone! I am more familiar with the situation at Punk Hazard, and I will definitely help!"
At this moment, for him, staying alive and temporarily stabilizing these devils was more important than anything else.
As for the secrets of Punk Hazard... he could only take it one step at a time.
"Fufufu... No problem, I'll arrange it right away."
He turned around and said to Trebol, Diamante, and the others, who had been waiting nervously, his voice carrying an almost imperceptible tremor, "What are you still standing around for! Go prepare the best ship immediately! At the fastest speed! Take Whitebeard and the commanders to Punk Hazard!"
The family cadres had never seen Doflamingo so flustered and urgent, so they dared not delay and immediately ran off in a panic to execute the order.
Soon,
A large ship bearing the Donquixote family's emblem was ready.
Doflamingo personally acted as the "guide," leading Whitebeard, Ace, Marco, and other core members aboard.
Every one of his movements seemed extraordinarily cautious, a stark contrast to the arrogant and overbearing "Heavenly Yaksha" he usually was.
The ship left the Dressrosa port and headed towards Punk Hazard, a place known as the "Forbidden Land."
During the voyage, Doflamingo stood at the bow, his back to the Whitebeard Pirates. The sea breeze ruffled his pink feather coat, but it could not dispel the mountain-like anxiety and fear in his heart.
Fine beads of cold sweat constantly seeped from his forehead, and his fingers unconsciously twisted under his sleeve.
Damn it... please don't let anything go wrong... he prayed frantically in his heart, over and over again, Those SMILE factories and test subjects on Punk Hazard... they absolutely cannot be discovered!
The thought of those illicit dealings, especially the potential exposure of the secret base for mass-producing artificial Devil Fruits for Kaido, sent a chill down his spine.
If that lunatic Kaido finds out that the factory was destroyed because I led them there... he will definitely kill me! Doflamingo seemed to already see the enraged dragon head of Kaido.
And on Whitebeard's side... if they decide to 'act on behalf of heaven' and stop me... I'm even more dead!
Both sides were terrifying existences he absolutely could not afford to offend!
He was now walking on an extremely dangerous tightrope; a slight misstep would send him crashing to his death!
That damned pink Azure Dragon Devil Fruit... it better really be there! He almost gritted his teeth as he muttered, Let them take the Devil Fruit and leave quickly! Don't create any new problems! Don't look around everywhere!
He anxiously glanced towards the cabin, his heart filled with a sense of powerlessness.
What he wanted most right now was to secretly contact Caesar immediately, to have him cover up all traces at all costs, and to prepare that pink Devil Fruit, whether it existed or not!
However, under the watchful eyes of the Whitebeard Pirates, he had no opportunity to make any small moves.
At this moment, he prayed that this trip would go exactly as he hoped—find the Devil Fruit, and then immediately send these devils away!
...On the sea,
The ship sailed steadily towards Punk Hazard.
Doflamingo forced a smile, acting like the most attentive guide, following the Whitebeard Pirates closely. He answered any questions about the route or weather without reservation, his attitude almost fawning.
Whitebeard, Ace, Marco, and the others, on the other hand, were completely relaxed, as if on vacation.
They leaned against the ship's rail, enjoying the surrounding seascape with interest. Warm sunlight spilled over the sparkling sea, and seagulls circled and cried in the sky.
"Gurarararara... The weather is really nice today," Whitebeard let out a comfortable laugh, feeling the salty sea breeze on his face.
"Yes, Pops," Marco agreed with a smile, "It feels like it's been a long time since we've had such a relaxing trip at sea."
Ace even spread his arms, as if to embrace the entire ocean, his face beaming with a brilliant smile: "Sure enough, when you're in a good mood, everything looks especially pleasing! Even the sunlight seems particularly bright!"
This lighthearted and joyful atmosphere formed a stark contrast with Doflamingo's inner torment. Just as he was secretly calculating how much longer it would take to reach Punk Hazard and praying for everything to go smoothly—
"Buruburuburu—Buruburuburu—"
A sudden, urgent Den Den Mushi ringtone came from Ace's arms, breaking the "harmonious" scene.
Ace took out the Den Den Mushi, and when he saw the one simulating a goatee and round spectacles, the relaxed smile on his face stiffened slightly.
He glanced at Whitebeard and Marco, both of whom gave him a "you handle it" look.
Ace took a deep breath, pressed the answer button, and his tone instantly became "urgent" and "serious":
"Moshi moshi! This is Ace!"
The Den Den Mushi immediately mimicked Sengoku's angry face and roar: "Fire Fist Ace! Where exactly are you right now?! How is the mission to hunt down the Whitebeard Pirates progressing?! Why haven't there been any updates for so long?!"
The voice was so loud that even Doflamingo nearby heard it clearly.
Ace's expression didn't change, and he even held the Den Den Mushi a little further from his ear, answering smoothly in a tone of "diligently performing a mission":
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku! I'm currently chasing the Whitebeard Pirates with all my might on the high seas! But their navigation path is too cunning; I keep chasing them, and then they're gone! I'm currently expanding the search area, doing my best to find their whereabouts! I'll report to you immediately if I have any news!"
His tone sounded incredibly serious and full of vigor, as if he were truly executing a difficult mission.
"..." Sengoku on the other end of the Den Den Mushi seemed choked by this flawless answer, and finally could only shout irritably, "...Find them as soon as possible! The World Government needs to see results!"
"Yes! Mission understood!"
Ace solemnly agreed, the entire process flowing smoothly without the slightest hesitation, lying with such righteous confidence and seamlessness.
Doflamingo, who had been listening to the entire conversation, was completely stunned, unable to believe it…
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