In truth, Robin didn't have much of a concept of these things.
She only knew that they were all very famous big shots in the New World.
In any case, from Violet's description, she could tell that Doflamingo was in a weaker position when facing Kaido.
"Doflamingo only just seized Dressrosa not long ago. Even if he's in contact with Kaido, it won't be too deep."
Cyrus naturally understood what Robin was worried about.
Doflamingo had indeed reached a cooperation with Kaido and would later trade in artificial Zoan Devil Fruits.
But for now, judging by the timeline, it was still a long way from the actual trade.
Kaido was still spending most of his time holed up in Wano Country.
In any case, over the past year, Cyrus had rarely seen any reports about Kaido in the newspapers.
On the other hand, Charlotte Linlin and Whitebeard were a bit more active.
One was building her Totto Land, while the other was running amok in the New World.
"But we also need a countermeasure. Or perhaps, Captain, you think you can deal with this Emperor of the sea right now? If that's the case, then there's no need to worry."
Robin reminded him after considering Cyrus's reaction.
"It's still too early. Even Dressrosa is in the New World, the second half of the Grand Line. Let's finish the matter at hand first."
Cyrus said as he looked at Robin, "Chart a course!"
"Alright!"
Robin didn't continue to ask questions.
Although Cyrus wasn't old, Robin could feel that he always thought through whatever he set out to do.
Perhaps this related matter was also part of his plan.
Under Cyrus's power, the ship began to race across the sea.
Following the route Robin had charted, one arsenal after another was destroyed by Cyrus's slashes.
Some were on hidden, uninhabited islands, while others were concealed on inhabited ones.
Such a huge commotion naturally couldn't go unnoticed forever.
...
In a fleet of snail-shaped warships, aboard the largest one.
"Impossible!"
Slap! A palm slammed heavily onto the table.
The controller of Germa 66, the king of the Germa Kingdom, Vinsmoke Judge, nicknamed "Garuda," stared at the World Government official sitting opposite him, his eyes filled with fury.
Not far away, a tall figure in a yellow-striped suit didn't even lift an eyelid, as if he hadn't heard the argument here.
This person was naturally the Marine Headquarters Admiral Kizaru, who was overseeing this meeting.
He hadn't said a word about the dispute here.
This period had been quite leisurely; at least for him, this time had passed very comfortably.
But the other two parties were both quite vexed.
"With your intelligence, you should have realized that we won't watch you continue to expand your own power!"
The high-ranking World Government official leading the negotiation had a grim expression.
Vinsmoke Judge's face darkened upon hearing this, and he turned to glance at Kizaru.
Seeing the admiral not even lifting an eyelid, he turned back.
"My army can only be commanded by me. The World Government shouldn't even think about taking control. This isn't a negotiation at all. I can refuse the World Government's invitation and refuse to become a member nation of the World Government."
"You bastard, do you know what you're doing?"
The man opposite him flew into a rage upon hearing Vinsmoke Judge's words, slamming both hands on the table before him.
The two glared at each other.
"If you want to use me, you should show some sincerity."
Vinsmoke Judge was also very clear about his situation.
The Germa Kingdom was naturally very weak compared to the World Government.
But if the World Government intended to use him to deal with those kingdoms that didn't obey its orders, they couldn't just give him nothing in return.
"Don't forget what you did back then."
Seeing Vinsmoke Judge's tough stance, the World Government official opposite him issued a warning.
He was naturally talking about the illegal research team Vinsmoke Judge had formed in his youth with Vegapunk, Caesar Clown, and Queen.
Back then, when the World Government discovered their research on lineage factors, they directly arrested and recruited Vegapunk and Caesar Clown.
As for Vinsmoke Judge and Queen, they each escaped.
Afterward, Queen went to the New World, while Vinsmoke Judge returned to the North Blue. Later, in order to rebuild the Germa Kingdom, he used his knowledge and lineage factor technology to create a clone army.
The World Government, which already had Vegapunk in hand, didn't pay much attention to Judge.
After all, with a royal flush in hand, who would want a King card?
But as it turned out, Judge caused such a huge stir in the North Blue that he re-entered the World Government's sights.
"Today's negotiations are suspended. I hope you won't bring this up again tomorrow. If you continue to bring it up, then there's really no need to negotiate."
Judge snorted coldly, stood up, and turned to leave.
A young woman in a peculiar butterfly-like battle suit followed behind him.
"This bastard, it seems he won't agree."
If they could get the Germa Kingdom's clone army under their control, it would definitely be a great achievement upon their return.
But this Vinsmoke Judge wouldn't budge an inch on this matter.
"I'm telling you, you'd better hurry it up."
Kizaru suddenly spoke. Everyone looked at him, only to see him half-reclining in his seat, pouting at them.
"Admiral Kizaru, your mission is to assist in the smooth progress of these negotiations. If an agreement can't be reached, you will be needed to provide a deterrent."
"Ooh, are you warning me?"
Kizaru pouted upon hearing this, his eyes behind his sunglasses staring at the official who had spoken.
"Of course not. This is an order from the World Government."
This person was naturally not stupid and wouldn't be too forceful with Kizaru.
Kizaru nodded.
Of course, his earlier words were just for show.
Being idle was always better than being on a mission.
However, destroying Germa's evil army by himself would not be a simple matter for him either.
It was best to avoid fighting if possible.
"Also, Admiral Kizaru!"
Just as Kizaru was about to get up, the official who had spoken earlier stood up and walked over.
"Some intel. Someone is causing trouble all over the North Blue, destroying more than a dozen islands in a row."
As he spoke, the man placed a report on the table next to Kizaru.
"You can handle this kind of thing yourselves."
Kizaru glanced at it, then stood up and sauntered away.
Seeing Kizaru's reaction, the person who had produced the intel looked displeased.
As a World Government official, he also had connections with the North Blue's underworld.
Of course, a lot of benefits were involved.
And this time, someone had paid him, hoping he could settle this matter.
But now, this Kizaru wasn't taking the bait.
On the other side.
Vinsmoke Judge's face was grim.
"It seems the negotiations are doomed to fail."
After returning, Vinsmoke Judge said in a deep voice.
"Father, if the negotiations fail, we might have a direct conflict with the World Government."
Behind him, Vinsmoke Reiju spoke up.
"They want to take control of the army. That's impossible."
After speaking, Vinsmoke Judge turned to look at Reiju.
"How is the investigation on that person going? Who is he? What grudge does he have with Doflamingo?"