Chapter 88 – The Call with Doflamingo
Across the New World, news began spreading rapidly through the underground trade networks connected to Riel Callander.
"What?! Riel Callander was attacked by the Blackbeard Pirates?!"
"And the attack failed?!"
"The Revolutionary Army arrived and forced them to retreat!"
"Wait—this report also says Trafalgar Law appeared there!"
"Wasn't he just fighting alongside the Straw Hats at Punk Hazard?"
Right now, two major alliances of the Worst Generation had emerged.
One alliance consisted of Straw Hat Luffy and Trafalgar Law.
The other consisted of "Magician" Basil Hawkins, "Roar of the Sea" Scratchmen Apoo, and Eustass Kid.
"If these supernovas start forming alliances…"
"They must be preparing for something big!"
Navy Headquarters
At Marine Headquarters, the Operations Staff had already convened a high-level meeting.
Staff officer Brannew stood at the front, reporting the latest intelligence.
"After the incident at Punk Hazard, Trafalgar Law was immediately stripped of his status as a Warlord of the Sea."
"And now…"
"Another Warlord—Doflamingo, the king of Dressrosa and leader of the underground forces known as 'Joker'—has suddenly announced his resignation from the Seven Warlords."
The officers erupted in anger.
"These damn Warlords!"
"They're supposed to maintain balance with the Navy and the Yonko!"
"And now they're causing chaos!"
Before anyone could continue—
The room fell silent.
Fleet Admiral Sakazuki (Akainu) had entered.
With a cigar between his teeth, he slowly exhaled smoke.
"I already understand the situation."
"The important thing now…"
"…is preventing Law and the Straw Hats from causing further trouble."
He looked up at the projected screen.
It showed the portraits of several former Warlords.
Among them:
Trafalgar Law Donquixote Doflamingo Dracule Mihawk Bartholomew Kuma Boa Hancock Buggy the Clown
"These damn bastards…"
Akainu growled.
"For now, keep your eyes on Dressrosa."
"I've already dispatched Admiral Fujitora there."
On the Thousand Sunny
Meanwhile, aboard the Thousand Sunny, Law was speaking through the Den Den Mushi.
On the other end, Doflamingo laughed lazily.
"Fufufufu…"
"So in Punk Hazard…"
"Virgo and Monet were killed by you?"
"Yeah," Law replied coldly.
"I killed them myself."
"Why?"
Doflamingo chuckled.
"Heh heh heh… it's been a long time, brat."
"You've grown up."
"I was actually thinking of inviting you for a drink."
"We could reminisce."
"You'll get the chance soon."
Law glanced at Caesar Clown, who was bound tightly in Seastone chains.
"Caesar is with me."
"What's your decision?"
"Caesar?" Doflamingo laughed again.
Law shoved the Den Den Mushi toward Caesar.
"Talk."
"Dover! I'm sorry!" Caesar cried immediately.
"Because of me you lost your position as a Warlord!"
"I—"
But suddenly—
Luffy grabbed the Den Den Mushi.
"Moshi moshi! Are you Doflamingo?!"
"Hm? Who's this?" Doflamingo asked.
Usopp and Chopper panicked.
"Luffy! Don't talk to him!"
"I'm Monkey D. Luffy!"
"The man who will become the King of the Pirates!"
"You bastard!"
"Are you the one supporting Caesar's experiments?!"
"Poisoning people and turning children into monsters?!"
When the Straw Hats left Punk Hazard, they had entrusted the giant children to Tashigi, who promised the Navy would treat them properly.
But the anger still remained.
"So it's you, Straw Hat Luffy…"
Doflamingo chuckled.
"I've been wanting to meet you."
"Come to Dressrosa."
"I have something you'll want."
"You bastard!" Luffy shouted.
But then he paused.
"…Something I'll want?"
He froze.
Drool began dripping from his mouth.
"…Is it meat?"
"LUFFY!" Usopp and Chopper screamed.
They desperately tried to pull him away.
At that moment—
Itachi calmly pointed toward the kitchen.
"Luffy."
"There's barbecue inside."
"Law and I brought it back for you."
"BARBECUE?!"
Luffy instantly ran toward the kitchen.
Sanji panicked.
"Hey! Luffy!"
"That's the fruitwood barbecue I'm still cooking!"
Negotiation
Law finally took the Den Den Mushi back.
"Stop the nonsense, Joker."
"If you want Caesar back…"
"You'll have to make a deal."
"A deal?" Doflamingo laughed.
"You really have grown up."
"You're negotiating with me now."
"Yes."
"My condition is simple."
"Tomorrow, I'll return Caesar to you alive."
"That's obvious," Doflamingo replied calmly.
"Otherwise you and your friends won't leave Dressrosa alive."
"So what's your condition?"
"We'll discuss it tomorrow."
Law's voice remained cold.
"But you already know what I want most."
"The meeting will be at 3 PM tomorrow."
"Green Bit Bridge, north of Dressrosa."
Before Doflamingo could respond—
Law ended the call.
After the Call
Law placed the Den Den Mushi down and sighed.
"I know Doflamingo well."
"He's an extremely dangerous man."
"So tomorrow, when I deliver Caesar…"
"I'll stall for as much time as possible."
"You all must destroy the SMILE factory."
"And after that—"
But before he could finish—
Sanji shouted from the kitchen.
"Breakfast is ready!"
"We're having sandwiches!"
"Marshmallow sandwich!" Chopper cheered as he ran inside.
"Sanji! That's not enough!" Luffy yelled.
"My stomach's still hungry!"
"I want cola!" Franky added.
"Sanji, do we have black tea?" Nami asked.
Robin smiled gently and pulled Itachi toward the kitchen.
"You must be tired after the journey."
"Come eat."
Soon everyone disappeared into the dining room.
Law remained seated alone on deck.
Still thinking.
Then Itachi quietly walked over.
He looked at Law and sighed slightly.
"You're worrying too much."
Then he gestured toward the kitchen.
"Come."
"We'll talk while eating."
End of Chapter
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