Seeing that the atmosphere had grown tense, Luffy broke the silence with a casual remark:
"Well, that was in the past. Now, Doflamingo is just a poor fool who got kicked out by the government. If he were still a proper Celestial Dragon, why would he bother becoming a pirate? The title of 'Seven Warlords of the Sea' might sound grand, but to the government, they're just tools to maintain control."
As he spoke, Luffy leaned forward, resting his chin on his hands. His eyes gleamed with a cold light that sent chills down the spines of those present.
"If I meet Doflamingo again, I'll kill him. Even if he's one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, it won't matter. The government wouldn't risk angering a capable Marine commander with strong backing over a dead man who can't speak for himself, don't you think?"
Luffy's tone was calm, yet his words carried a weight that left no room for doubt. His confidence wasn't misplaced—this was the man who had managed to seriously injure Kaido. That fact alone lent his words credibility, not to mention the "backing" he hinted at.
The people around him exchanged glances, silently agreeing that Luffy's logic was sound. With his power and influence, the government would likely turn a blind eye to any action he deemed necessary.
Violet, standing quietly behind the group, found herself intrigued by the man before her. Something about him drew her in. Gathering her courage, she raised her hands and formed an "OK" gesture, flipping it upside down and placing it in front of her eyes.
Activating her Glare-Glare Fruit ability, she peered into Luffy's mind.
As the ability took hold, images began to flood her vision. She saw a vivid scene: Luffy stood tall and proud, with the defeated corpses of Doflamingo and Kaido—the latter she'd only ever seen on wanted posters—at his feet. Behind him, the flag of the World Government burned fiercely, and five decapitated figures, unmistakably the elders of the government, lay in a heap.
Luffy wasn't just a rear admiral anymore; he was the Fleet Admiral of the Marines. With a mere wave of his hand, tens of thousands of warships moved at his command, ready to unleash chaos on—
The scene abruptly shifted. The carnage and destruction faded, replaced by a bright, spacious bedroom. The decor was predominantly pink, with a thick, plush carpet covering the floor and a massive, luxurious bed taking center stage.
Violet's breath caught in her throat as she realized who was lying on that bed. It was her—a vision of herself dressed in alluring attire, her slim figure accentuated by the soft lighting of the room.
Before she could process the shock, the scene escalated. The bed rippled as another figure appeared: Luffy. He wrapped his arms around "her," pulling "her" close with an undeniable sense of intimacy. Slowly, his hands began to—
"Enjoying the view?"
Luffy's playful voice shattered the illusion, and Violet's focus snapped back to reality. She felt her cheeks flush with heat as she heard her father's panicked shout.
"Violet, stop this at once! Apologize to Rear Admiral Luffy immediately!"
Her mind raced as she lowered her hands, her face a deep shade of red. Luffy turned his head, meeting her gaze with a mischievous smile. It was clear he had been aware of her actions all along.
She realized then that the more intimate images weren't her own fantasies—they were Luffy's deliberate creation, a counterattack to teach her a lesson for invading his thoughts.
Although she felt guilty for using her abilities to pry into his mind, she couldn't help but feel embarrassed—and annoyed. Pervert! she cursed inwardly, though her heart still raced at the memory of what she'd seen.
Summoning her composure, Violet bowed deeply. "I'm so sorry, Rear Admiral Luffy. I shouldn't have invaded your thoughts without permission. Please forgive me."
King Riku sighed in relief at his daughter's apology but remained on edge. Using abilities like Violet's without consent was a serious offense, and worse, her actions had been discovered by Luffy himself. He feared what consequences might follow.
To his surprise, Luffy didn't appear angry. On the contrary, there was a glint of amusement in his eyes.
"I have to admit," Luffy said, his tone light, "your ability is impressive. Even I didn't sense you reading my mind at first."
Violet blinked in surprise. He wasn't upset?
Luffy leaned back, crossing his arms. "That kind of power is rare. With your skills, you could be an invaluable asset to the Marines."
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