Sig still found it difficult to trust Stussy.
That's why he had come up with this comprehensive plan, simultaneously targeting both Stussy and Doflamingo.
If Stussy was pretending to cooperate and was still loyal to CP0, things would get interesting.
Sig could redirect Doflamingo's wrath toward Stussy and CP0.
These two underworld powerhouses might end up clashing, and Sig could simply sit back and enjoy the show.
If Stussy was genuinely cooperating... then she could be tied to Sig's cause against Doflamingo, providing an additional ally.
Either way, Sig wouldn't lose.
As for Sig's attitude toward Doflamingo, telling him to "come and meet his death" in just a few words might seem abrupt, but it was the result of careful consideration.
On the surface, Sig appeared to be at the peak of arrogance.
First, he had exposed the secret of the Celestial Dragons' national treasure alongside Crocodile at the execution platform in Loguetown.
Then, before Doflamingo had even made a move against him, Sig had published that hand-drawn portrait in the newspaper.
This was a public humiliation of Doflamingo.
And the phone conversation had been the ultimate display of contempt.
Sig had completely refused to negotiate with Doflamingo, opening with threats.
When Doflamingo tried to discuss terms, Sig outright rejected him, telling him to come and meet his death.
It was a performance far more arrogant than Doflamingo himself.
This was the result of Sig's careful consideration of how to handle Doflamingo.
What kind of person was Doflamingo?
Someone who responded to strength, not weakness.
During the Marineford War, he had been all talk, even daring to face off against Admirals, projecting an aura of being on equal footing with them.
When he encountered someone like Crocodile, who dared to stand up to him, Doflamingo showed respect and even invited him to collaborate.
But when faced with someone like Kaido, who could crush him, Doflamingo immediately backed down.
Therefore, during the phone call, Sig had played the role of a far more arrogant and powerful figure than Doflamingo, telling him to "come and meet his death" within three sentences.
Only by projecting an aura of being on equal footing with Doflamingo—or even that of an Emperor—and backed by his past achievements, could Sig hope to intimidate him.
If Sig had started by cautiously negotiating with Doflamingo, he estimated that it wouldn't be long before the Donquixote Family came after him with assassins.
After thinking through all these convoluted schemes, Sig sighed, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.
"First Doflamingo, then Stussy... They're all big shots, with terrifyingly cunning minds."
"It's all these old schemers' fault, forcing me to resort to such measures."
"Ah, I'm no longer pure."
Meanwhile, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
Doflamingo sat sprawled on a couch, his legs wide open, but his expression was as dark as a storm cloud.
He hadn't fully processed this series of events.
He had been drinking wine and negotiating deals when suddenly, someone had pulled down his pants!
Not only that, but they had laughed at his shortcomings!
And then, not content with that, this person knew about his dirty secrets, called him to threaten him, and told him to "come and meet his death" in three sentences!
What kind of world was this? A former Celestial Dragon, a current Warlord of the Sea, and the underworld's JOKER—threatened?
And the kicker was, this wasn't some nobody. This was a big shot with a terrifying track record.
"When exactly did I provoke this Sig?"
Doflamingo was haunted by this unsolved mystery.
"Master, what do we do now?"
Pica, one of the Donquixote Family's top executives, asked in his high-pitched voice.
Pica was a tall, burly man with a cross-shaped helmet, but his voice was unnaturally shrill, creating a stark contrast.
Over the years, Pica had often been mocked for this.
Looking at the sunglasses on Doflamingo's face, Pica suddenly felt a sense of camaraderie. No wonder the master gets so angry when people mock me...
Doflamingo snorted coldly. He could keenly sense the sympathy in Pica's eyes, and it was irritating.
"I've long heard rumors that behind the rise of the Pleasure District, aside from the so-called Queen Stussy, there was also the shadow of a major power. So it's Sig, huh?"
"Since he's exposed the Pleasure District's secrets, don't blame me for being ruthless."
After a brief chat with the editor-in-chief of the World Economic Times branch, Sig returned to the Pleasure District.
In the bar, Sig encountered someone.
The gap-toothed owner of the treasure map shop.
However, he now had a bruised and swollen face, as if he had been severely beaten.
"Mr. Sig," Anne, the person in charge of the Pleasure District, explained:
"This man's shop doesn't just sell treasure maps. He also deals in various types of antiques."
"He's skilled at aging antiques and treasure maps, often using these tricks to deceive passing tourists and merchants..."
"But this time, he had the audacity to try his scams on you, Mr. Sig..."
At this point, the shopkeeper's lips twitched, and he muttered in a barely audible voice:
"But this time, it's real..."
Sig glanced at the shopkeeper and clapped his hands with a smile:
"Of course, it's real."
"My treasure map is naturally real."
After saying this, Sig looked at Stussy, who was sitting nearby:
Stussy was slightly surprised but quickly nodded in agreement.
"Alright, for the next few days, you'll be working for me, creating a new treasure map..."
Creating treasure maps and aging them was skilled work.
This counterfeiter did have some talent.
After handling the treasure map creation, another mountain bandit quickly walked in.
"Boss Sig, the Shocking News Department is asking for the next article. They say the Tieba Tabloid is selling well..."
"It's doing well? It seems Doflamingo's explosive revelations are effective."
Sig pondered for a moment, then began brainstorming topics for the next issue.
The secrets he knew were certainly shocking, but the consequences were unpredictable.
So, aside from these explosive revelations, the Tieba Tabloid needed other types of news articles.
News Coos spread across the world, delivering newspapers.
"Look, Doflamingo published a clarification in the World Economic Times, but there's no photo."
"Does that mean he really does have bean-shaped eyes, just like the Tieba Tabloid said..."
"Too bad. These kinds of fools who dare to expose Doflamingo don't live long."
"He's probably already been dealt with by Doflamingo. After all, he's the Heavenly Yaksha, the most dangerous of the Seven Warlords..."
Some troublemakers sighed, feeling that the Tieba Tabloid's author had met an unfortunate end, depriving them of some entertainment.
But then, they were stunned to see the second issue of the Tieba Tabloid being carried by the News Coo.
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