XX-level Hokage

"Boom!" The battlefield shook, causing surrounding buildings to collapse continuously. The entire Dressrosa seemed to tremble at this moment. On the other side, the battle between Sabo and Aokiji had also reached a fever pitch.

The four commanders worked together to try to suppress Aokiji, but Aokiji's freezing ability remained powerful. He wielded the ice blades like magic wands, attempting to break through the encirclement.

"You revolutionaries are utterly incapable of understanding true justice!" Aokiji declared, launching a fierce attack on the four commanders in an attempt to break through their defenses.

"Do you think your navy can understand this?!" Sabo's voice was firm and loud, and he once again gathered his Dragon Claw Fist, aiming straight at Aokiji.

Just then, a figure quietly appeared on the distant battlefield—it was Hyuga Mashiro. She watched the battle silently, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Everything is going exactly as I expected, a good situation," Mashiro muttered to herself, a sinister glint in her eyes. She knew that as the battle unfolded, her plan was about to reach its climax.

These battles were merely pieces on her chessboard, waiting for the final moment to reap the rewards.

Chapter 165: Naval Warfare (Part 5)

The sky over Dressrosa gradually darkened, and the smoke of battle enveloped the entire battlefield. Hyuga Mashiro stood on a high point, watching the chaos unfold.

As the battle unfolded, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

“It’s time,” she whispered, gently raising her hand as several shadows appeared beside her.

This is her clone. Mashiro uses clone and transformation techniques to disguise herself as different characters and silently enter various battlefields. She quickly implements her next plan—to use the Donquixote Family to disrupt the situation.

Her clone secretly issued the orders, and the remaining members of the Donquixote Family quickly sprang into action. The Hearts and Diamonds armies assisted the navy in their respective battles, while the Clubs and Spades armies quietly joined the Revolutionary Army. At this point, although the Donquixote Family's strength on the battlefield was not top-tier, their addition was enough to shake up the entire war effort.

On the other side of the battlefield, the Donquixote Family's officers quickly joined the fight. Buffalo, wielding storm-like power, swept across the battlefield, instantly disrupting the formation of several vice admirals. Meanwhile, Diamanti, together with several Hearts warriors, launched a fierce attack on the navy.

"You guys dare to defy the Navy?" a vice admiral roared, his sword flashing out, but Diamanti dodged with a cold smile, brandishing his flag weapon and continuing his attack.

Meanwhile, Violet led the Spade Army deep into the Revolutionary Army's ranks, tearing through their defenses like a sharp dagger. The Club Army cautiously provided support to the Revolutionary Army, making the battle increasingly complex.

In this situation, the battlefield became increasingly chaotic. Although the Donquixote Family's officers were not particularly strong overall, they caused the navy and the revolutionary army's lines to shift frequently, instantly shattering the fragile balance that had been maintained.

The battlefield in Dressrosa had descended into complete chaos, and the sky grew increasingly gloomy, as if foreshadowing a great upheaval. Mashiro stood on high ground, observing everything with a cold eye; she loved war.

Her clones have completed their respective tasks, and the arrival of the Don Quixote family has completely disrupted the original balance of the battlefield.

Although these family members were no match for the Revolutionary Army or the Navy in terms of absolute strength, the chaos they created was enough to destabilize the entire situation. With the Hearts and Diamonds armies assisting the Navy, the Navy briefly gained the upper hand. Meanwhile, the Clubs and Spades armies joined the Revolutionary Army's ranks.

This allowed the revolutionary army to temporarily escape from being attacked from all sides.

However, just as Mashiro had predicted, the Donquixote Family's fighting strength was ultimately limited. Buffalo, Diamante, and others were successively severely injured and fell down. The remaining strength of the Donquixote Family was gradually exhausted, and almost all the members who participated in the battle were on their last breath, their fates unknown.

However, this price resulted in the war spiraling out of control once again.

At the same time, Fujitora and Green Bull joined forces to launch a fierce attack on Yamato. The violent gravitational waves and Fujitora's gravity sword energy pressed down on Yamato. Although Yamato fought hard, she was already overwhelmed.

Just as she was about to be severely injured by Fujitora's attack, a huge flame suddenly descended from the sky. "Smoke!" Yamato gasped for breath.

Transforming into its firebird form, it charged into the battlefield, blocking the combined attack of Fujitora and Green Bull.

Fujitora frowned, and the purple gravity wave suddenly intensified, attempting to suppress the smoke. However, the smoke displayed extraordinary endurance, withstanding the immense pressure head-on.

“It seems the situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable for us,” he said coldly, flapping his wings and sending flames flying towards Fujitora and Green Bull once again.

"We must join forces!" Yamato nodded firmly. She understood that it would be difficult to win against such a powerful opponent by relying on her own strength alone.

The two quickly adjusted their tactics, clearly dividing their roles and engaging in battle. As powerful members of the Beasts Pirates, Yamato and En had fought side by side more than once, and were therefore very familiar with each other's abilities.

While the combined strength of Yan and Yamato is formidable, they face immense pressure against three strong contenders for Admiral status: Fujitora, Green Bull, and Chaton.

“Smoke, we have to change our strategy,” Yamato said breathlessly, her shoulder struck by Fujitora’s gravity wave, blood dripping down her arm from the spiked club, but her eyes remained resolute.

“If we keep going like this, we’ll run out of energy first,” Smoke replied coldly, as the Firebird’s wings flapped in the air, blocking the vine attacks released by Green Bull.

"In that case, let's disperse their forces!" Yamato said decisively.

The two quickly adjusted their strategy. Yamato transformed into a giant wolf and launched a frontal attack on Chaton, while the other unleashed his full power, engulfing his entire body in flames as he pressed down on Fujitora and Green Bull simultaneously.

Chaton wielded his massive, blunt sword to meet Yamato's attack. The sound of their clash was deafening, and the surrounding buildings crumbled in their battle. Chaton's blunt sword possessed immense strength, but Yamato was far more agile, constantly dodging deadly attacks and seizing every opportunity to counterattack. Meanwhile, Fujitora sensed the powerful flames emanating from the smoke, his brow furrowing slightly. His purple gravity wave rapidly expanded, attempting to suppress the flames.

Within the scope.

However, with astonishing endurance, Yan forcefully broke free from the constraints of gravity, unleashing a massive fiery wing that swept past Fujitora, forcing him to retreat repeatedly. Green Bull seized the opportunity to launch an attack, his vines shooting out from the ground in an attempt to entangle the wings.

However, with lightning speed, it transformed into a ball of flame, broke free from Green Bull's control, and instantly teleported into the air.

"These naval forces are a real nuisance." A hint of annoyance flashed in Yan's eyes, but he also realized that it was absolutely impossible for the two of them to truly defeat three admiral-level opponents; holding them off was already their limit.

Just as Yamato and Yan were locked in a fierce battle, a powerful gust of air swept in from afar. On the other side, the battle between Dragon, Akainu, and Momousagi remained deadlocked.

The interplay of gale and lava, the clash of sword energy and blades, seemed to foreshadow an endless confrontation.

"The Navy is still as boring as ever after I left," Dragon said coldly, his gaze sharp as a force, aimed directly at Akainu and Momonga. "Boring? That's not something a traitor like you should say," Akainu roared, swinging his fists, sending molten lava flying through the air as he tried to knock Dragon down.

However, the dragon moved with ghostly speed, easily dodging the attacks and continuing to unleash its powerful wind energy. Meanwhile, fierce fighting raged within the inner city.

Sabo, Western Army Commander Mori, and Northern Army Commander Raven are locked in a standoff with Aokiji, and the battle between these four powerful figures has created an extremely tense atmosphere throughout the inner city.

"Aokiji, you are doomed to defeat today!" Sabo said coldly, clenching his fists, ready to launch an attack.

"You revolutionaries are really persistent and troublesome." Aokiji's voice was as cold as ice, with a hint of helplessness. Then, he swung his ice blade out, trying to repel the three enemies in front of him.

"We will make you understand that true justice is for the freedom of the people!" Commander Mori roared, his powerful aura combining with Sabo's to launch an attack on Aokiji.

With a deafening roar, Sabo's Dragon Claw Fist collided with Aokiji's Ice Blade, instantly triggering a massive shockwave that shook the entire inner city.

Meanwhile, in the East Side, Bellow Beatty and Lindbergh led a large group of civilians toward the main camp in Dressrosa. Their goal was to liberate the oppressed people and fight for freedom.

Chapter 166: Naval Warfare (The End)

Bello Beatty held her flag high, and every word she spoke was like a clarion call, stirring up the fighting spirit of the people.

With the mechanical firepower unleashed by Lindbergh and the encouragement of Bello Beatty, the common people surged toward the royal palace in Dressrosa like a tidal wave.

The people, once enslaved by Doflamingo, now rose up in rebellion under the leadership of the Revolutionary Army. The defenses surrounding the palace were already crumbling. "Charge the palace! We want freedom!" Belo Betty commanded, and the people, chanting slogans, breached the first gate of the palace and surged forward along the palace walls.

The steps of the palace continued upwards.

At that moment, Doflamingo, perched atop the highest point of the palace, leaned back on his throne, his brow furrowed. He gripped the Den Den Mushi tightly in his hand, his expression gradually shifting from habitual rage to disbelief.

The Donquixote Family's officers should all be observing the battles against the Navy and Revolutionary Army from outside the battlefield, yet he couldn't contact anyone. "Vergo! Diamante! Pikachu! Why is no one responding?!" Doflamingo's voice was filled with rage, his eyes like those of a ferocious wolf. On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, there was only silence.

Suddenly, a childish voice rang out. It was Sugar, the only member of the Donquixote Family to respond on the other end of the Den Den Mushi. "Brother Doflamingo, I'm scared." Sugar's voice trembled. Her abilities had been pushed to their limits in the chaotic battlefield. At this moment, the candy-transformed soldiers were fleeing in all directions, and she had been scattered by the crowd, making it difficult for her to continue controlling her abilities.

"Damn it!" Doflamingo slammed his fist into the wall beside him, shattering the hard stone into dust instantly. He finally realized that the Donquixote Family had completely lost control of the Dressrosa battle.

Just as his thoughts were in turmoil, the shadows in the room suddenly shifted slightly, and a figure slowly appeared before him.

Hyuga Mashiro's clone stood in a dimly lit corner, her white hair flowing in the light and shadow, a playful smile on her face. "Doflamingo, the Donquixote Family is finished," Mashiro said lightly, her voice laced with mockery and derision.

Doflamingo's pupils suddenly contracted. He turned his head sharply, staring intently at Mashiro's clone. Veins bulged on his forehead, and the smile on his face became strangely strained.

"You Anren... what exactly did you do?" Doflamingo asked hoarsely.

Mashiro chuckled lightly and shook her head casually, as if mocking Doflamingo's foolishness: "I did nothing, I just slightly shifted the situation. The members of the Donquixote Family were all involved in the battle under my control. Unfortunately, you won't see their fate."

"They...were used by you?" Doflamingo paused for a moment, then resumed his cold laugh, but there was a hint of helplessness in his laughter. "Hahahaha, they were actually used as pawns by a woman like you?!"

Mashiro narrowed her eyes slightly and stared directly at Doflamingo: "The Donquixote Family is just a pawn in this game. Now the Navy, the Revolutionary Army, the Beast Pirates, and civilians are all involved in this chaotic battle. Dressrosa has become a sea of ​​fire, and what about you? You seem to be able to watch all of this helplessly."

Doflamingo's smile gradually widened, as if he had reached the edge of madness.

He suddenly spread his arms wide, threw his head back, and laughed wildly: "Hahahaha! So what if I'm used as a pawn! Since I'm already caught up in this mess, I might as well make the situation even more chaotic!"

Before he could finish speaking, Doflamingo crossed his arms, a mad glint flashing in his eyes.

Countless tiny threads emerged from his fingertips, instantly spreading across the entire sky of Dressrosa like a spiderweb. "A birdcage!"

Doflamingo roared, and countless threads suddenly intertwined, completely enveloping Dressrosa, including the Navy, the Revolutionary Army, and the Marines.

The thief, and even Mashiro's clone, were all enveloped by this huge and fine silk thread. The silk thread of the birdcage descended from the gate, as if to tear the entire island to pieces, and the air was filled with a suffocating killing intent.

"Intending to die together? How naive." He said calmly. [Name: Don Quixote Doflamingo]

Gender: Male Age: 39

Affiliation: Pirates

The three types of Haki: Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and Conqueror's Haki.

Devil Fruit: Paramecia-type String-String Fruit

Luck value: 80 Approval level: 01

[Paramecia-type Devil Fruit - String-String Fruit: Able to freely manipulate strings, specifically, the body can produce strings to remotely control others, tie the strings to clouds and then fly in the air, control the limbs of more than two people, and use invisible strings to cut people and objects, but cannot control people's will.]

"Hahahaha! That's right! Since we can't save everything, let's destroy everything!" Doflamingo laughed maniacally, his eyes filled with bloodthirsty pleasure. "I will make this world fall into chaos for me! I will make everyone pay the price for this game!"

The birdcage's threads began to tighten, like a hunter pulling in a net, gradually forcing everyone on the island to surrender.

Doflamingo's target was the clone of Mashiro in front of him. He swung his hands violently, and the sharp threads were like countless blades, piercing straight at Mashiro.

Mashiro's clone smiled slightly, and her body instantly turned into smoke, nimbly dodging among the threads.

Instead of confronting Doflamingo head-on, she quickly distanced herself from him, as if toying with him.

"You think you can kill me like this? You're so naive, Doflamingo." Mashiro's voice was full of mockery. "Even if you trap everyone in the birdcage, you still can't change the fate of Dressrosa."

"Shut up!" Doflamingo's smile vanished abruptly, his eyes filled with murderous intent. His silk threads danced wildly in the air, creating gusts of wind. Each thread was as sharp as a blade, tearing the ground and buildings to shreds wherever it passed.

Mashiro's clone swiftly dodged, narrowly avoiding being scratched by the threads several times, but her movements remained calm and unhurried, as if she didn't care about the battle at all. While dodging, she coldly watched Doflamingo, as if enjoying his madness.

“You’re quite amusing, so pale.” Doflamingo gasped, his eyes filled with madness. “But I won’t let you leave so easily! I’ll tear you apart with my own hands, tear this game apart!”

"Then let's see if you have the ability." The corners of Mashiro's clone's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a cold smile.

Meanwhile, across the Dressrosa battlefield, the Marines, Revolutionary Army, pirates, and civilians all felt the oppressive force of the birdcage. The sky was shattered by the threads, and the atmosphere of the entire island seemed to be shrouded in the aura of death. The birdcage gradually tightened, and everyone felt an invisible threat.

Fujitora, Green Bull, Yamato, Smoke, Ryu, Akainu, Aokiji, Sabo, and all the strongmen on the battlefield all looked up at the birdcage that covered everything.

"That Doflamingo guy actually used such a move," Fujitora said in a low voice, gripping his heavy sword tightly.

"The situation is out of control." Green Bull frowned, the vines beneath his feet throbbing, seemingly searching for a way out. On the other side, Dragon watched the birdcage tighten, his brow furrowed, but his eyes remained unusually calm: "Was this the work of a sorcerer?"

On the other side of the battlefield, Yamato and Yan stood back to back, gazing at the silken threads that had severed the cage. Both wore grave expressions. "It seems we need to find a way to break this birdcage first," Yamato said, panting, as he began to exert force with his spiked club.

Chapter 167: Sugar

Doflamingo's birdcage enveloped the entire Dressrosa, its interwoven threads like a net of death, tightening relentlessly as if to tear the entire island to shreds.

However, even in this perilous situation, Hyuga Mashiro's clone remained composed, easily dodging Doflamingo's attacks. Her smile and unhurried demeanor deeply wounded Doflamingo's pride.

"Sorcerer! Do you think you've won?" Doflamingo's voice trembled with rage as he waved his hands, controlling the strings of the Birdcage to press down on Mashiro.

Mashiro's clone smiled faintly, and in a flash, appeared behind Doflamingo.

She quickly formed hand seals, and countless untamed vines suddenly sprouted from the ground around her, instantly binding Doflamingo tightly.