Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

This move, "Birdcage," is Doflamingo's unique ability. It releases a large number of threads to surround the area within range, just like a birdcage.

Furthermore, the threads of the "birdcage" possess extremely high strength and sharpness. Even the terrifying impact and weight of a falling meteorite would be difficult to destroy it; instead, it would be cut to pieces by the threads. Moreover, those threads can even isolate electromagnetic waves and wireless signals inside and outside the "birdcage".

"It really is Minion Island. It's very likely that Corazon has already obtained the Op-Op Fruit, so Doflamingo used the 'Birdcage' to prevent Corazon from escaping, and has been searching for him ever since..."

"There's no time left, we can't wait any longer!"

Making a quick decision, Yann grabbed Baby-5 beside him and left the castle immediately!

Instant Step!

Yann walked on air, soaring through the sky at an extremely fast speed, heading straight towards the island of Minion.

"We absolutely have to make it!"

Yaen, who had never been so anxious, couldn't help but roar in his heart.

……

Meanwhile, Corazon, who had barely escaped with Ro and Vergo's men and was hiding in a corner of Mignon Island, couldn't help but despair as he looked at the "birdcage" that enveloped the entire island in the sky.

Blood trickled from Corazon's lips as he turned to Law beside him, muttering, "Law, how can I save you?"

However, as Corazon noticed that the Don Quixote family officers were piling up the treasure chests they had found while searching for him, an idea began to form in his mind.

Within the "birdcage," only the Don Quixote family was able to escape.

In other words, the only way for Law to escape was to take him out without the Don Quixote family noticing!

"No matter what, we must get Law out of Doflamingo's clutches, otherwise Law's remaining life will be forever shrouded in darkness."

Corazon clutched his chest with one hand, picked up Law with the other, and stealthily made his way towards the treasure chest.

The "Silence Fruit" has been activated!

[117. Chapter 117 Your Life Is Not Yet Over]

The power of the "Silence-Silence Fruit" is very simple: it eliminates sound.

More precisely, the "Silence-Silence Fruit" can not only create a soundproof barrier in a certain space, but also eliminate any sound made by the user or by anything the user touches.

In Corazon's self-deprecating humor, the greatest use of the "Silence Fruit" is that it can isolate one from external disturbances while sleeping, thus improving one's sleep quality.

However, it is important to know that the essence of "Observation Haki" is the power of "hearing"!

Therefore, the most terrifying aspect of the "Silence-Silence Fruit" is that it can be immune to the perception of "Observation Haki". Corazon carried Law and walked freely through the Observation Haki released by the Donquixote Family executives, yet no one's Observation Haki could detect Corazon's presence.

Soon, with a large number of Don Quixote family members surrounding them, Corazon successfully placed Rosse into a treasure chest in an open area.

"Lo, you stay in the box and don't come out no matter what happens," Corazon said.

“No, Mr. Corazon, if we do that, Doflamingo will…” Law objected, still suffering from the excruciating pain of “Amber Lead Disease”.

"No, he won't. No matter what, I'm Doflamingo's younger brother. He won't kill me," Corazon reassured him gently.

However, Corazon knew very well that Doflamingo would not hesitate or show any mercy.

Twenty years ago, Corazon witnessed a young Doflamingo shoot his own father to death and then cut off his father's head with his own hands.

Throughout the entire process, Doflamingo showed not a trace of sadness or reluctance.

But none of those things matter anymore!

Corazon looked at Law with tenderness in his eyes, and then placed a hand on Law's body.

The "Silent Fruit" is activated.

Suddenly, all sounds made by Luo will disappear. Even though Luo is opening his mouth to speak and constantly banging on the treasure chest trying to come out, it will be like a silent film, with only movement and no sound.

Corazon, covered in blood and with clown-like makeup, flashed a flamboyant and radiant smile at Law before slowly closing the treasure chest.

"May you be happy, Luo!"

These were the last words Luo heard before the treasure chest closed.

What follows will be Corazon's final performance!

Only after Doflamingo confirmed his death, that Law had eaten the "Op-Op Fruit," and that Law had escaped from Minion Island, could the situation be resolved.

There was nothing of value left on Minion Island, which is why Doflamingo released the "Birdcage," giving Law a sliver of hope to survive and escape to the free sea.

He deliberately appeared in front of the Don Quixote family's executives, and deliberately allowed himself to be blocked in front of that pile of treasure chests to create a "blind spot" environment, using his own life to pave the way for Law's future.

"I never expected that my dearest brother would betray me," Doflamingo said expressionlessly.

"It's not betrayal!"

Corazon, who had been completely rendered incapacitated by the Don Quixote family's officers and could only cling to life by relying on the treasure chest, said with a smile.

"From the very beginning, my purpose in returning to the Don Quixote family was to destroy this Don Quixote family that would bring disaster to the sea sooner or later."

"I am a navy man, Don Quixote Rosinante!"

As Corazon's resolute voice rang out, Doflamingo's expression grew even colder.

However, Doflamingo took a deep breath and pressed for an answer.

"Fufufu, Corazon, those things are not important at all. Where is the Ope Ope Fruit?"

"The Operation Fruit? Hahaha..."

Corazon laughed loudly.

"He's already been eaten by Law, and by this time Law has probably left Minion Island and received the protection of the Navy."

"Doflamingo, your plan has failed, while Law will gain freedom and a new life, and will set sail towards the sea to obtain a new future, instead of struggling endlessly in the abyss of hatred and anger like you."

Immediately, prominent veins bulged on Doflamingo's forehead.

Why has Doflamingo stayed in the North Blue for so many years?

Besides wanting to accumulate a large amount of treasure, gather fighting power, and build an underground network of relationships as capital for future journeys to the Grand Line and the capture of the Dressrosa Kingdom.

Furthermore, Doflamingo has always wanted to find the "Op-Op Fruit" so that he could obtain eternal life through the "Immortality Fruit".

However, not long ago, due to the sabotage by Hueco Mundo and North Blue Inspector Aon, Donquixote Doflamingo lost almost half of his officers and treasure, which just made Doflamingo's twenty years of hard work go to waste.

Now, Corazon has even intercepted the "Operation Fruit" midway, which has undoubtedly enraged Doflamingo.

“Fufufu…”

Doflamingo's laughter was maniacal and wicked as he spoke.

"Corazon, even if what you're saying is true, and Law has already eaten the Op-Op Fruit, it doesn't matter."

“I will definitely find Luo, and then make him work for me, make him give his life for me, and now…”

Immediately, Doflamingo touched the "Birdcage," told his officers to prepare to set sail to find Law, and then pulled out the gun from his pocket that had killed his father years ago, pointing it at Corazon.

"Corazon, you traitor, go down to the underworld and join your equally foolish father."

Looking at the dark muzzle of the gun, Corazon felt no fear whatsoever; instead, he felt a sense of relief.

Finally... it's coming to an end!

Everything from the past kept flashing through Corazon's mind: his hellish childhood experiences, his teenage years growing up with Arn, and the little things that formed a bond with Law.

"It seems that my life has been happy..."

Corazon couldn't help but whisper something, as if bidding farewell to Luo in the treasure chest behind him, and also as if saying goodbye to his own life.

The next moment, just as Doflamingo pulled the trigger and a gunshot rang out, a voice echoed throughout the entire island.

"Rossinandi, your life is far from over!!!"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Corazon's eyes widened involuntarily, and then, a sea of ​​pink suddenly came into view.

The dreamlike cherry blossoms cascaded down like a waterfall, acting as a barrier to shield Corazon from that fatal bullet.

"boom!"

Along with the cherry blossoms came the silhouette of Yann, who landed in front of Corazon. His "Buddhist" haori fluttered in the wind and snow, completely blocking Corazon from view.

[Chapter 118. In Pursuit of the Future]

"Yarn?!"

Corazon's eyes were filled with disbelief, and his expression, which had been one of relief, was now filled with tension and urgency as he spoke urgently.

"What are you doing here? Get out of here, hurry up and get out of here!"

"Where to go?"

Yone tilted his head slightly, glanced at Corazon, and asked in return, "You want me to abandon my sworn brother and run away alone?"

Doflamingo, who was initially taken aback by Yan's appearance, couldn't help but laugh after hearing a certain interesting word.

“Fufufu, sworn brother?! Corazon, you're actually the sworn brother of North Sea Inspector Si Yan? So that means…”

Doflamingo's tone suddenly became incredibly terrifying as he questioned him.

"Corazon, during the years you disappeared, were you adopted as a son by Marshal Sengoku?"

However, Corazon couldn't care less about Doflamingo at this moment, and instead anxiously urged Yann, saying...

"Go quickly, Yann, don't worry about me. I have already betrayed the World Government, the Navy, and the Donquixote Family. Even if I leave Minion Island alive, there will be no place for me in the sea. Don't waste your life for me."

With his back to Corazon, Yann remained silent for a few breaths, his back unwavering, before speaking slowly and deliberately.

"But you didn't betray me, did you, Corazon?"

!!!

Corazon.

It wasn't until this moment that Corazon realized what was happening.

The frail and often needing his care in the past, Yann has grown up. He has his own will and beliefs, and he even protects him.

Tears welled up in my eyes!

“No, I’ll betray you right now, Yann, get out of here!” Corazon shouted, tears streaming down his face.

"Then let's talk after you betray us."

With a flick of his wrist, a flurry of cherry blossoms coalesced back into the shape of the Zanpakuto.

"Until then, you idiot, you'd better live well under my protection."