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"Do you need my help?"
After Borsalino learned of Rosen's overall plan, he hesitated for a moment and decided to take action himself.
As a junior, Rosen was willing to risk his life to get an explanation from Teacher Zephyr. There was no reason for him, as a senior, to choose to back off.
Although doing so would very likely cause him to become enemies with the Five Elders, the truth he had been pursuing for more than ten years was gradually coming to him, and he had to know the truth.
Even if it means making enemies with the Five Elders, it doesn't matter.
After all, Zephyr has not yet questioned the Marine because of Edward Weevil's incident, left the Marine, and fallen into extremes.
It is also not like the future Vegapunk, who violated the bottom line of the World Government because of investigating the historical text.
Instead, he spent half his life in the Marine Corps and dedicated everything to justice.
Therefore, Borsalino felt that he had to give Zephyr an explanation.
This is Admiral Kizaru.
Don't think that he would release people at sea at every turn and that the justice he upholds is ambiguous, like a fence-sitter. But in fact, looking at his life, you can see that Borsalino is also very tough.
In the supernova event, he single-handedly defeated them one by one.
When facing Silvers Rayleigh, even a strong Four Emperors like Blackbeard chose to retreat. He just picked up his sword and attacked, using a set of health-preserving sword techniques to overwhelm Blackbeard. Even if the Straw Hat Pirates escaped in the end, it actually had nothing to do with Rayleigh. It was purely because of his friendship with Bartholomew Kuma.
In the battle at Marineford, he directly confronted Whitebeard and pierced the strongest man in the world with lasers several times, but his clothes were only slightly dirty.
Faced with the strongest creatures on land, sea and air, he still volunteered to Akainu to deal with them.
"Senior, please stay in the 1st Branch for a few days and let me, your host, do my best to show my hospitality."
"As for the rest, don't worry about it. Just like Sengoku-sensei said, the Marine's purpose is not to go to war with the World Government at every turn, but to ensure long-term peace and stability in this ocean, free from the harm of pirates."
"There's no need to ruffle the Admiral's feathers before the truth is revealed."
Rosen was very happy to see Borsalino offer, proving that he had not made a mistake in choosing the right person, but he still chose to refuse.
He can just enter the game alone.
There's no need to drag Borsalino into this before the outcome is known.
"Okay."
Upon hearing this, Borsalino nodded slightly in agreement.
Even if he wants to join the game, it won't be too late to intervene after he confirms the truth.
Now, just as Rosen said, he would stay in the 1st branch for the time being, drink tea, read newspapers, and wait for CP0's arrival.
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Donquixote's headquarters.
Ever since Donquixote Doflamingo became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he has begun to expand his power madly and legitimately.
As a base camp, it was directly built into a prosperous small country.
In the past, the dock in the base was only used for the residents of the town to go out to sea and for the pirate group's ships to dock.
But now, at a glance, you can see many ships from the North Blue countries anchored at the dock.
Especially after the future richest man, Gild Tesoro, built a casino on this island, he attracted wealthy and powerful people from nearby countries.
The North Blue is vast, and not every country's people can get close to the Golden City.
Sometimes, due to the long distance, many powerful and wealthy people will choose nearby casinos.
The Golden Casino built by Gild Tesoro in Donquixote's base camp was known as a mini version of the Golden City, which directly attracted the wealthy and powerful people in the surrounding area.
At this time.
An inconspicuous ship that looked no different from an ordinary merchant ship slowly approached from the sea.
As the boat docked at the pier, a tall and plump woman wearing a white dress, a red tie, fishnet stockings and high heels, and a fox mask on her face walked down from the boat.
In addition to her, there were two figures following behind her, wearing white suits and their faces also covered by masks.
The appearance of the three people did not cause any commotion or attention at the dock.
Although the North Blue is not like the Grand Line, where there are hundreds of races, thousands of cultures, all kinds of people and all kinds of clothing, it is ultimately the most powerful sea area in the Four Seas.
Compared to the way these three people dress, much more bizarre things often happen.
Especially now, it's still night.
It's prime time for the casino.
It's normal to wear strange clothes when going out to play.
"Is this really the headquarters of a pirate group?"
"It's like a small country with a developed economy."
"It seems that the Shichibukai named Donquixote Doflamingo is no simple matter!"
After they walked into the town, what caught their eyes were flashing neon lights, heavy traffic, and a dazzling array of shops. It was like walking into a developed and wealthy small country, without any trace of a pirate base.
After taking in the full view of the situation at Donquixote's base camp, one of the figures in a white suit couldn't help but speak.
In his opinion, even pirate groups like the Four Seas do not produce anything and only plunder.
Someone like Donquixote Doflamingo who is so good at managing power is simply an anomaly among pirates.
"Could it be that Rosen's investigative report is true?"
"One of the Heavenly Gold was used entirely by Donquixote Doflamingo for investment."
"Otherwise, how could a pirate like him have so much money to build such a developed city? Moreover, the Donquixote family's business is not only spread across the North Blue, but they also opened an auction house in the Sabaody Archipelago."
The other person couldn't help but doubt.
The only one who can make the three CP0s personally take part in the battle is Heavenly Gold.
In particular, the disappearance of Heavenly Gold is also related to a man who stands at the top of the Marine and has absolute power over the North Blue, no, the whole sea.
Whether it is investigating Heavenly Gold or thoroughly investigating Rosen, it is beyond the capabilities of who-who and can only be handled by them as the strongest shield of the Celestial Dragons.
"Whether it's true or not, I don't know."
"However, judging by the situation at the base camp, we can see Donquixote Doflamingo's ability and ambition, and he was once a member of the Celestial Dragons."
"I don't believe a king like this would be willing to wear a collar and be Rosen's guard dog for the rest of his life, at his mercy."
As Stussy looked at the situation in the base camp, he became more and more confident in completing the mission.
How could one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who could create such a pirate kingdom, be willing to act as a lackey of the Marine?
The reason why he hasn't broken free from the collar and leash until now is simply because he lacks a reason to break free.
And what she had to do was to give Donquixote Doflamingo a reason.
"What are you going to do?"
Seeing that Stussy seemed full of confidence, CP0 following behind her couldn't help but ask.
"Of course, to meet Donquixote Doflamingo."
Stussy glanced at the manor in front of her. She knew that was the residence of Donquixote Doflamingo.
Under the cover of night, she leaped up, stepped on the moon steps, climbed onto the clouds above the base camp, and then, like a swooping peregrine falcon, soared towards the manor below.
At the same time.
The two CP0s who acted with her also did the same thing.
Moon steps took off into the air and dived straight down.
He dived directly from the air and landed silently on the top floor of a villa standing in the manor.
However,
Just as Stussy and the other two were preparing to continue sneaking in to look for Donquixote Doflamingo, the rooftop of the villa, which had been dim under the cover of darkness, suddenly burst into light.
"Hasn't the World Government even taught you the most basic etiquette of knocking before entering someone's house?"
"CP0."
Donquixote Doflamingo put his hands in his pockets and walked towards the three CP0s with a ruthless pace.
In front of Rosen, he is Doffy, but in front of others, he is the unruly Heavenly Yaksha.
After half a month of training, it only learned to respect Rosen, but did not erase its ambition and courage.
Especially when facing CP0, they directly regard the other party as their subordinate.
After all, he was a Celestial Dragon before.
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