Doflamingo really had a good plan.
From the start, he never planned to be a pawn of the World Government to fight the Four Seas Alliance.
What Doflamingo really wanted was the "threat" that the Four Seas Alliance posed to the World Government.
This underworld "joker" really understood what these big powers were thinking.
Those seemingly unshakeable giants, while possessing unmatched power, were also weighed down by that "power."
When they acted, they cared too much about what they carried on their backs, so they often made predictable decisions.
Doflamingo seized this opportunity to find countless chances for the Donquixote family, allowing it to gradually rise.
Now, Doflamingo is even launching a huge gamble concerning the fate of his family!
Originally, according to his previous plan, he should have used his former status as a Celestial Dragon to steal a batch of heavenly gold. He would use this as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the World Government, and then join the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea.
After that, he would find a way to take over the throne of the Dressrosa Kingdom, using that country as a base to plan for future development.
But the appearance of the Four Seas Alliance gave Doflamingo another option.
Using himself as bait, he first acted as a pawn for the World Government, using Caesar's Crystal Demon virus to slow down the Four Seas Alliance.
Taking this opportunity, Doflamingo got the status of Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea ahead of schedule.
Once the World Government's letter of appointment arrives, he will be a "legal" pirate recognized by the World Government.
Fufufufu, "legal pirate" - what an ironic title!
But it is indeed very useful.
Because "Seven Warlords" means being recognized by the World Government.
If Ryan Rowan, the one behind the Four Seas Alliance, rashly attacked a Seven Warlord, it would undoubtedly be a blatant provocation to the World Government.
At the same time, it would also tell the world that the Four Seas Alliance has the powerful military strength to stand against, or even destroy, a Seven Warlord's power!
At that time, the "business alliance" nature that the Four Seas Alliance has shown to the outside world will be questioned.
Other powers will consider its "ambition" and "military strength" when participating in the Four Seas Alliance, and the originally rapid development will be curbed.
Doflamingo believed that Ryan Rowan would understand this.
But the attitude Rowan is showing now surprised Doflamingo a bit.
"Fufufufu, you just said, let us live until the World Government's letter of appointment arrives?"
Doflamingo grinned, but the family members who knew him well suddenly felt that there was a bit of pressure in Doflamingo's smile.
"I know what you're thinking. You're unhappy because the Crystal Demon virus has infected your people."
Doflamingo pointed to the palace not far away, "Caesar is there - the creator of the Crystal Demon virus. The source of the infection is in his hands. As long as you destroy the source of the infection, your people will be fine."
Rowan stood on the high platform of the raised cliff, the sandstorm behind him gradually sweeping in, engulfing the surroundings.
Countless sand soldiers loomed within.
"As I said before, a reasonable suggestion."
Rowan fiddled with the sand between his fingers, "But actually, you're wrong about one thing."
"The Four Seas Alliance - it wasn't founded by me, but passed down from eight hundred years ago."
Rowan looked at the sky and recalled:
"If it was 'him' who founded the Four Seas Alliance, he would probably endure the anger in his heart and choose to cooperate with you, right?"
"...But I don't want to do that."
Doflamingo realized that something was wrong and immediately roared, "Cooperate with me, and I can even get you the op-op fruit. This is the most sensible plan, and the best solution!"
"Indeed."
Rowan nodded.
Then, he raised the staff in his hand, and black power gradually climbed onto the spear tip.
"But you know what, Heavenly Yaksha..."
Rowan grinned and smiled, "Actually, living in this world, there's no need to choose the 'best solution' in everything."
"We are - people."
"The complexity of human beings lies in the emotions within their hearts."
The wind howled, it was the yellow sand roaring.
"Sometimes, it's good to do things that aren't so sensible for the sake of what you feel."
"The sea can accept everything, so there's no need to plot and calculate everything, and there's no need to think too much about every move. That's too tiring."
Rowan thought for a while and suddenly said, "And fortunately, no one else will see what happened here, right?"
Whoosh!
As soon as these words came out, Doflamingo's face suddenly changed.
He immediately waved his hand, signaling to the Donquixote family members.
"Don't be careless!"
"I said, I said, that's of course true, Doffy!"
Trebol squeezed his staff tightly.
From the beginning, they hadn't let their guard down at all, and after witnessing such a large number of sand soldiers with their own eyes, they were even more vigilant in their hearts.
"Ahahaha, are we going to fight so many people?"
Diamante drew the long sword from his waist and pursed his lips, "Really, it looks like I'm gonna sweat a lot today!"
But at this moment, Rowan suddenly interrupted:
"No, you don't need to deal with them, just fight me."
"Huh?"
The Donquixote family members were stunned when they heard this.
"I told you, it's too tiring to plan everything."
Rowan took a deep breath and stretched his shoulders, "Sometimes, it's really comfortable to have a fight without thinking about anything."
He reached for his waist and took off the wine bottle he had borrowed from Hiluluk.
Rowan drank the last drop of wine in the bottle and let out a few breaths of hot air.
"Hoo-ah!"
Then, he handed the wine bottle to the sand soldier next to him, lowered his head, and pointed his fingers, counting here and there.
Gladius asked in confusion, "What is he doing?"
Trebol frowned and said, "I said, I said, is he counting something?"
Suddenly, Rowan spoke.
"Ten."
Ten?
Everyone was puzzled, but they quickly realized the meaning of this number -
- Not counting Doflamingo's thread clone, there were a total of ten Donquixote family members in the square!
But...
What is he doing counting people?
Just when the members were feeling puzzled, Rowan suddenly jumped down from the cliff with his spear in hand.
It was just a simple jump, but Rowan's speed was far beyond everyone's expectations, and even observation power almost failed to catch his trail.
Boom!
A huge roar sounded, like the sound of a heavy hammer hitting the ground.
By the time the Donquixote family members reacted, it was too late.
Jora's figure was gone, replaced by Ryan Rowan, who held the spear in one hand and smashed a big hole in the ground.
The second number came out of his mouth.
"Nine."
In an instant, the atmosphere changed.
And the remaining Donquixote family members understood the meaning of this number -
Remaining, there are nine people left.
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