Ian simply nodded lightly. "That's right. Doflamingo moved his base from the North Blue to the New World. When choosing a new location, he thought about the country once ruled by the Donquixote family."
"But I told him that directly attacking World Government-affiliated nations is a stupid thing to do, so he should wait until he becomes a World Government-recognized legitimate pirate before taking action."
"Now that he's become a new Shichibukai, he should be ready to take action soon."
Viola's face instantly turned pale.
This guy had already known!
Viola clenched her left hand with her right, her fingers turning white.
Since Doflamingo was already a World Government-recognized Shichibukai, the Marines wouldn't be able to help.
"But," Ian said, "Doflamingo is my friend, and the Donquixote family he commands is also an important partner to our Beasts Pirates."
Viola's body trembled, her face turning ashen.
Ian, didn't want to help her?
Viola instantly felt as if she had been struck by a bolt of lightning.
If Ian wouldn't help, what was she supposed to do? What would happen to Dressrosa?
But at that moment, Ian leisurely cast his fishing line again.
"Doflamingo is my friend, so Viola, at least you should tell me, in what capacity are you requesting my help?"
Viola was momentarily stunned.
What else could it be?
Of course, it was the princess of Dressrosa, and also—
Viola paused, suddenly remembering what Ian had said to Hancock earlier.
He had said, he hoped Hancock would be the kind of partner he could entrust everything to.
Viola said decisively. "As the kind of partner you can entrust everything to!"
Ian's lips gradually curled into a smile.
"Well, since it's a request from a partner, then it really can't be refused."
Viola's eyes instantly lit up.
Ian took out the Den Den Mushi.
Just like when he spoke to Law before, when Doflamingo began to move, Viola knew exactly what she needed to do.
The call was quickly dialed.
Soon, the other side picked up.
"Hehehe, Ian, what's the matter now?"
Doflamingo's cheerful voice came through.
"Doffy, there's something I forgot to mention before."
Ian said slowly, "Actually, I have a very important partner, the youngest daughter of King Riku."
The other side of the Den Den Mushi fell into silence.
"So, I suggest you tone it down a little, how about it?"
Viola swallowed hard.
Even she knew that the Seven Warlords of the Sea were quite formidable pirates.
After a long silence, Doflamingo's somewhat odd laughter came through the Den Den Mushi. "Hehehe, this really is an unexpected surprise."
"Sorry, Dof, but this is the situation now," Ian said calmly, "I think the way Crocodile and Alabasta interact is quite good. You might want to refer to it."
If Doflamingo were to have a base to develop his industry, it would also be a troublesome matter.
He really only needed to quietly assist the Beasts Pirates in selling weapons, and that would be enough.
"Good idea, hehehe, truly a great idea!" Doflamingo's laughter became even brighter. "I got it, then let's go with that."
"We'll contact each other when there's time."
The phone call ended as the line disconnected.
Ian put away his Transponder Snail.
Viola blinked. "Is that it? Is everything settled?"
"Doflamingo is my good friend," Ian said with a gentle smile, "So he shouldn't reject my request."
Is that really what you'd call a request? Viola couldn't help but smile slightly in amusement.
If it's Ian, then there's no problem at all.
"Go have fun," Ian turned back and continued fishing, speaking leisurely.
Viola turned and walked away.
It seemed that being a pirate wasn't too bad after all.
If it weren't for Ian this time, how would she protect Dressrosa?
Viola didn't think that without Ian's suggestion, Doflamingo wouldn't have thought of becoming a Warlord of the Sea.
Whether or not he becomes a Warlord, Doflamingo has always been eyeing Dressrosa.
The young girl left in a good mood, humming a tune as she walked.
However, Ian pretended not to hear, silently fishing.
As for what Doflamingo might think, Ian didn't care.
He is a smart person, or rather, he is too smart, which is why he can't be taken seriously.
Somewhere in the New World, a ship resembling a flamingo is cutting through the waves with great speed.
But inside the ship's cabin, the atmosphere is so tense it feels like time itself has frozen.
Everyone from the Donquixote family is sitting stiffly, silent, with serious expressions.
After a long silence, the family's leader, Donquixote Doflamingo, finally bursts out laughing. "What a great friend I have, Ian!"
"Bastard! This is absolutely ridiculous!"
Trebol, who looks as slimy as mucus, instantly erupts in anger. "What do they take us for? How dare they order us around!"
"Doffy, what should we do?"
Diamante, whose makeup makes him look like a clown, seems a bit anxious.
"Forget about that guy!"
Pica's voice is high-pitched, but his words are full of arrogance. "What's so special about the Beasts Pirates?"
Doflamingo glances back at him.
Then he says, "It's not yet time to turn against the Beasts Pirates. For now, let's endure."
Trebol exclaims in surprise. "Do you already have a plan?"
Doflamingo doesn't respond, instead grinning eerily.
He laughs, and his subordinates laugh along with him.
Soon, the cabin is filled with laughter once again.
Not long after, in Dressrosa, King Riku receives a notice from the World Government.
"Donquixote Doflamingo is coming to Dressrosa as a Warlord of the Sea to help the World Government guard the gateway to the New World?"
The king looked utterly confused.
After some time, in the waters surrounding Wano Country, a ship quickly approached.
"Is that Wano Country?"
A fishman with red skin stood at the bow, arms crossed, his gaze filled with determination. "The enemy is the Beasts Pirates! But our fellow fishmen are trapped there! What should we do?"
"Of course, we take action!"
Behind him, a large, stout fishman with deep blue skin loudly responded, "We should go and rescue them all!"
"Then, big brother, what should we do?"
Another fishman with a sharp nose, a sharkman, loudly spoke up, "Should we just charge in?"
"Don't say stupid things, Arlong," Fisher Tiger, the captain of the Sun Pirates, said calmly, "Our opponents are the Beasts Pirates. There's no way we stand a chance in a direct confrontation."
The sharp-nosed fishman, Arlong, felt defiant and wanted to argue.
They're just mere humans.
Tiger gazed up at the towering cliffs of Wano Country.
It felt like he was back in those days.
Well then, let's just repeat the actions from before.
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