XX-level Hokage

Chapter 151: The Don Quixote Family

In addition, Dressrosa is home to another incredibly famous attraction: the bullring.

The bullfighting arena is usually used for gladiator duels, and occasionally large-scale competitions are held there. However, due to the excessive violence and gore involved in the matches, children are prohibited from entering to watch.

The greatest entertainment for the people of Dressrosa is watching gladiator duels in the bullring. "York began to speak, and in a sense, as one of the Vegapunks, she is an encyclopedia of this world."

"It's an interesting country. So, what do you know about Don Quixote Doflamingo?" Mashiro continued.

After a moment's hesitation, York said, "I think that for Lord Mashiro, the Heavenly Demon poses basically no threat."

“Of course I understand that, but to some extent, I’m not a person who likes violence. If a problem can be solved by other means, it’s best to solve it by other means,” Mashiro said with a light laugh.

Upon hearing this, York asked, "Donquixote Doflamingo, in a sense, is not an ordinary person; he was once a Celestial Dragon. However, his father voluntarily gave up his Celestial Dragon status."

Nine years ago, Donquixote Doflamingo seized the throne of Dressrosa and became the new king of Dressrosa.

He was later invited to become a Shichibukai, and by skillfully using the authority granted to him by the World Government, he controlled numerous industries around the world, such as Sabaody Archipelago.

His property is the human auction house in GR1 of the archipelago, making him arguably the most powerful Shichibukai at present.

To secure his position, he secretly runs an illegal human auction house, providing slaves to Celestial Dragons and wealthy nobles, kidnapping creatures of various races, and engaging in the arms trade in the underworld. His influence extends throughout the world, and he acts as a middleman in the underworld, codenamed 'Joker'. He secretly employs the evil scientist M-Caesar Clown to produce artificial Zoan-type Devil Fruits (SMILEs), and sells these artificial fruits to the Yonko Kaido behind the backs of the Navy and the government.

Besides himself, Donquixote Doflamingo also formed the Donquixote Family, which is his greatest asset.

Based on playing cards, Donquixote Doflamingo divided his family members into four factions: clubs, spades, hearts, and diamonds.

The highest-ranking officer of the Clubs is Torrepol, the highest-ranking officer of the Spades is Diamante, the highest-ranking officer of the Diamonds is Don Quixote Rosinante, but Don Quixote Rosinante is dead, and the current officer of the Hearts who succeeds him is Vergo.

Unlike Kaido's Three Disasters and the Flying Six, the Donquixote Family's Thousand Division can only be considered a single force, as their main body hasn't gathered much information.

"Is that so? Then let's just use force. By the way, did Donquixote Doflamingo obtain his throne through normal means? If not, I'd like to see if there's any prince or princess revenge plot," Mashiro said with a smile.

Speaking of the princess's revenge, she thought of Weiwei again.

Okay, I'll make a detour to Alabasta after leaving Dressrosa.

"Speaking of which, the way Donquixote Doflamingo obtained the throne of Dressrosa was not through any legitimate means."

Nine years ago, Doflamingo appeared before King Riku and threatened him to gather a huge sum of 100 billion Berries in one day, or he would lead his troops to conquer Dressrosa.

King Riku, concerned for the safety of his people, asked the citizens of Dressrosa to hand over all the cash they had. However, this fell into Doflamingo's trap, who used his Devil Fruit powers to control his actions, killing his soldiers and citizens, and even causing arson in the town. The people of the country were disgusted by his incompetent and tyrannical behavior, and Doflamingo eventually seized the opportunity to overthrow his regime and become king.

"The Riku royal family has been deposed and is despised by the people," York replied.

"I knew it? Alabasta is like this, and so is Texas. Sometimes I really doubt the purpose of the World Navy's existence," Mashiro couldn't help but sigh.

As the Seastone warships sailed toward Dexrotha, a message was spreading across the world with unstoppable momentum.

"Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, and the sorcerer?! The throne of the Four Emperors has changed hands!!!" The hidden truth!! The sorcerer is forming a pirate alliance?! "The buried history, the Twenty Kings and the World Government!!!"

The huge headlines in the newspapers, carried by the news birds, reached island after island, making Mashiro's words in the square known to one person after another.

In an instant, the world was shocked!

Not only because Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, failed, but also because Mashiro revealed unprecedented history and proposed the goal of overthrowing the World Government for the first time.

Dressrosa. Inside the royal palace.

Doflamingo lay on a recliner, holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand, his expression extremely solemn. On a table beside the recliner, newspapers from the World Economic News were scattered haphazardly.

Meanwhile, family officials began to assemble at the palace. Moments later, all the members of the Tangjid family had officially assembled.

Doflamingo calmly surveyed these "family members" whom he cherished so much.

Torrepol, Pica, Vergo, Diamanti, Señor Piqué, Jora, Sugar, Buffalo, Majabais, Deringer, Rao G, Quinn, Baby-5.

These are the core of the Don Quixote family.

"Young Master, what has happened?" Trebol, who resembled an old man, asked. "The clan is facing a life-or-death situation," Doflamingo said calmly. Upon hearing this, all the members of the Donquixote Family were puzzled.

"You all probably already know about the new Yonko, right? With that, Doflamingo picked up a newspaper from the round table beside him."

Upon hearing this, all the family executives, except for Baby-5, nodded. The matter was far too significant for them to be unaware of.

“This morning, Quinn suddenly called me and said that this sorcerer will be coming to Dressrosa tomorrow, and that I should prepare to receive him,” Doflamingo said calmly.

"So, what does the girl mean?" Torebol began.

"The sorcerer's goal is to overthrow the World Government because she wants to organize a huge pirate alliance. Heh, what a grand ambition. Her main purpose in coming here this time is, unsurprisingly, to bring our Donquixote family into her pirate alliance."

Unfortunately, we are powerless to stop her. After all, even Kaido failed, didn't he? So, once she arrives in Dressrosa...

Then we are left with only one path: to be at the mercy of others.

"It's even possible she'll choose to kill me outright and send someone else to manage the Donquixote Family." Doflamingo said coldly. But as he himself said, he had no ability to fight back, not even the courage to.

Chapter 152 Little Rabbit Carrot

"Young Master, if it really comes down to it, shall we just leave Dressrosa?" Vergo said, realizing the seriousness of the situation.

"Leave? Ha, where can we go then? Should we seek refuge with the other three Emperors, or with the Navy and the World Government?" Doflamingo said with a very gloomy expression.

"For now, we can only sound out the sorcerer's attitude towards our Don Quixote family before making any further plans," Torrepol sighed.

"This is the only way to proceed now."

After Doflamingo finished speaking, he looked at Vergo and asked, "Vergo, Monet shouldn't have arrived at Punk Hazard yet, right?" "Yes, young master, Monet should have just arrived near the Victoria Sea," Vergo replied.

"Contact her with a Den Den Mushi and have her go to the shipping lanes to find the sorcerers' ship. Have her temporarily act as their guide and, while she's at it, keep an eye out for the sorcerers' opinions of Dressrosa and the Donquixote Family," Doflamingo said.

"Yes, young master." Vergo nodded, took out a Den Den Mushi, and walked to the side.

"I'll contact Sengoku later, just in case. You guys should also make some preparations in advance," Doflamingo sighed.

"Yes, young master!" Night.

The sea stretched endlessly into the night. It was desolate and silent.

Unless there are special circumstances, Mashiro will not choose to drive at night.

Therefore, the Seastone warship was now alone and stationary in a stretch of sea, its hull swaying with the movement of the water.

However, thanks to the special structure of the Seastone warship, the swaying of the bottom of the ship did not affect the hull at all, and the deck and all the rooms of the Seastone warship did not feel any shaking.

This is also why Mashiro wanted to take the Seastone warship with her; on this ship, even after a long journey, she wouldn't feel seasick. As night deepened...

Everyone went back to their rooms to sleep.

Strangely, there was still a white figure on the deck, leaning against the ship's railing, gazing at the shimmering sea.

Upon closer inspection, a pair of long, incredibly cute-looking ears were visible on the figure's head. It was Garott.

Looking at the terrifying darkness around her, Carrot sighed inexplicably.

Although she remained excited and cheerful during the day, she would occasionally become inexplicably melancholic at night. This was the first time she had left Zou Island since birth, and this first departure involved leaving behind so many obstacles.

Although sailing the seas to see a wider world is her dream, homesickness is also an unavoidable problem for her, which is the instinct of all intelligent beings. "I wonder how Wanda is doing. Is she alright? But given Wanda's strength, she should have recovered long ago."

"And Lina, I wonder if she's learned how to make desserts yet. I hope she can make me carrot-flavored cakes next time we meet, hehe."

"Grandma Baiando's legs must be hurting again. I hope Hughes doesn't forget to go see her."

Garott kept pondering, occasionally speaking aloud. The fur people have always liked to express their longings under the moon.

After telling his story, Garott felt much less homesick and his mood improved.

She got up, skipping and hopping, ready to go back to her room to sleep. But as she passed another room...

Carrot suddenly heard a strange sound.

How to put it? It's a feeling that's both joyful and tearful. Don't doubt her, rabbits have very sensitive ears.

Just as Galott was looking for the sound, a door suddenly opened with a "click!"

"Huh? Lord Mashiro?!"

Carrot looked at Mashiro as she walked out of the room ahead, her expression somewhat puzzled.

Strange, I remember that wasn't Mashiro-sama's room, it was... yes, that's Miss York's.

Is there something you need from Lord Masashiro to see Miss York so late? Garrett had some suspicions, but he chose not to ask.

"Is Garrot still awake?" Mashiro asked with a light laugh as she walked up to Garrot. Then, Mashiro reached out and gently stroked Garrot's head.

Garo was very obedient as Mashiro stroked her head, a happy expression on her face. She really liked being touched on the head.

"I suddenly missed Wanda and the others, so I went to the deck to relax a bit," Carrot replied casually, her eyes looking at Mashiro with a strange expression. Carrot couldn't tell if it was just her imagination, but she could smell a very peculiar scent on Mashiro.

The smell wasn't pleasant, but it gave her a strange feeling, causing her face to involuntarily flush red. How strange.

"So Carrot-chan is homesick? That's understandable, after all, this is your first time traveling so far from home," Mashiro said gently. She stroked Carrot's head and lowered it further, pinching Carrot's cheek.

"Doesn't Lady Mashiro miss home? I remember Lady Mashiro seems to be constantly sailing at sea," Carrot asked curiously.

"Yes, I miss home. But my home is very, very far away. I won't be going back anytime soon, so there's no need for me to miss home."

Mashiro pondered for a moment, then said with a light laugh.

This world is quite nice—vast, beautiful, culturally rich, and the girls are all stunning, with figures resembling Tsunade's. Yet, she still prefers her original world.

She has lived three lives, all of which were born in the ninja world. For her, the ninja world is the only place that is truly familiar and reassuring.

"Poor Mashiro-sama, it's so hard for her to go home," Carrot said sadly. "She's so innocent and adorable," Mashiro couldn't help but laugh at Carrot's expression.

"How about we sleep together tonight, Carrot-chan? You miss home and I miss home too, so we can keep each other company," Mashiro said with a smile.

"Really? Of course!" Carrot exclaimed excitedly.

She had always wanted to be good friends with Mashiro, but she never had much time to spend with her. Even when she did spend time with her, she didn't dare to make any overly intimate moves with Mashiro.

"Then let's go to your room." Mashiro said softly. "Okay~, here, here."

Carrot led Mashiro towards her room. Once inside, Mashiro sat on the bed, preparing to change into her pajamas, but the moment she turned her head, she froze.

Garrett skillfully removed all his clothes, leaving nothing behind—yes, not a single piece.

Looking at Carrot, who was completely naked, Mashiro was at a loss for words. "Carrot-chan, aren't you cold?" After thinking for a moment, Mashiro asked.

"Don't worry, Mashiro-sama, I'm a Mink, and Minks don't usually get cold." With a smile, Carrot jumped onto the ship and hugged Mashiro from behind.

"Do celestial beings really not take off their clothes?" Garrett asked.

“If you want me to take my clothes off, then I have no objection,” Mashiro said meaningfully.

Chapter 153: Monet

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