The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

On the sofa, Doflamingo stared grimly at the bounty posters for Law, Luffy, and the others on the table.

With a gentle flick of his fingers, he sliced ​​all the photos into several pieces!

........ ... .......

"He's really grown to an incredible level, Luo..."

Recalling everything Law had done to him during the Marineford War, veins involuntarily bulged on Doflamingo's forehead.

Despite the severe injuries inflicted by Akainu and Law, after more than ten days of recuperation, thanks to his monstrous physique, he has basically recovered.

But the shadow left on the soul is not so easily erased.

Especially the teleportation ability of the Op-Op Fruit, which almost completely manipulated him.

This feeling of being manipulated by others made Doflamingo feel extremely angry and frustrated, as well as deeply powerless.

Law's Op-Op Fruit ability cannot move anyone with stronger Haki than himself.

However, during the Marineford War, Doflamingo clearly sensed that Law's Haki was no weaker than his own!

It's even possible that they are subtly superior to me!

How is this possible?! Are you kidding me?!

The mere thought of this possibility caused blood vessels to bulge on Doflamingo's forehead.

Although he acknowledged the vast gap between himself and the monsters of the sea, he was still considered one of the strongest in the New World!

He possesses the qualities of a king and the blood of a Celestial Dragon.

And Luo?!

How could someone who obtained the Op-Op Fruit, who was previously self-destructive and planned to destroy the world, possibly surpass me in such a short time?!

Why should he? !

Doflamingo was unwilling to accept this fact from the bottom of his heart.

But~~~

But reality is cruel.

He felt that anger again. The last time he felt this way was on Minion Island when he learned that Rosinante had betrayed him and that Law had obtained the Op-Op Fruit.

He personally killed the last blood relative in this world.

"Monet!"

Doflamingo called out softly without turning his head.

"Yes, young master."

With long, wavy, grass-green hair and golden eyes, her left eye often obscured by her bangs, the tall, beautiful woman responded and gracefully walked over from behind.

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434 The Violets to be Picked!! Arrive in Dressrosa!! Doflamingo's Thoughts!!

"How's the production of the artificial Devil Fruit materials for Caesar going?!"

Doflamingo tapped his finger lightly on the table and asked.

"Yes, it's basically on track, and the trade with the Beasts Pirates has stabilized."

Monet, wearing thick-rimmed milk bottle glasses and holding a stack of documents, replied softly.

Just like how almost every Shichibukai has their own secretary.

Crocodile was Robin, Moria was Perona, and Doflamingo's secretary was naturally Monet, the Snow Woman.

At this time, she had not yet transformed into the half-human, half-bird monster she would later become.

"This quantity is not enough; we need to increase production capacity and expand operations!!"

Doflamingo glanced at the data Monet handed him and immediately gave the order:

"Perfect timing. Akainu and Aokiji have just finished their battle at Punk Hazard, so no one will be going there."

"There are still many abandoned and hidden facilities inside. Take Caesar there, establish a new base, and increase material production!"

Doflamingo's fingers were unconsciously rubbing together there.

"In this day and age, only those who hold the reins to subdue those sea monsters can survive on this vast ocean!!!"

"I understand, young master!!"

Monet, being an action-oriented person, quickly set off after receiving the order to find Caesar, who was hiding somewhere and indulging in debauchery at "837".

She bowed to Doflamingo, then hurriedly turned and left.

However, just as she arrived at the palace gate...

Then a hot woman with long, dark brown hair, beautiful light brown eyes, a red flower in her hair, and wearing a flamenco costume, who looked like a dancer, walked in through the main entrance.

"Violet?"

Monet glanced at her briefly; this girl, codenamed "Violet," whose real name was Violet, was a princess of the Riku family from Dressrosa.

Then he immediately looked away and hurried outside.

Violet pretended not to see Monet and paid him no attention.

The two had a history of conflict; when the Don Quixote family invaded Dressrosa, it was Monet who kidnapped her.

And so they passed each other by without any interaction.

"What is it, Boss?"

Violet maintained her rather indifferent and calm demeanor.

"The sea has become increasingly turbulent lately, and things are quite unsettled outside. I don't want some random guys to affect or ruin my plans."

Doflamingo's crimson tongue darted out from the corner of his mouth.

"Fufufufufu, you know what I mean, right, Violet~"

He chuckled maliciously, "Use your abilities to take a good look at the situation around the island."

"Don't let those disgusting lowlifes disturb my transactions!!"

Violet is a user of the Gaze-Gaze ​​Fruit, which grants her the ability to see far and wide, allowing her to easily extend her field of vision to a radius of four thousand kilometers.

This allows us to gather intelligence or observe the enemy, much like the eyes of a bird.

Doflamingo valued Violet's ability, which is why he recruited her into his family.

"I see."

After hearing the instructions, Violet simply responded with a nod.

Without offering any other respectful terms of address, he turned and left.

Just then, Doflamingo's strange laughter came from behind her once again:

“Fufufufufu, Violet, don’t forget, you are now my family, and I am your young master.”

"I don't want you to remain so cold towards me; it would be best if we could take things a step further..."

Violet's graceful figure was reflected in Doflamingo's pink sunglasses.

Appreciation gradually emerged in his eyes behind the glasses.

"Especially given that your father is not very well-behaved these days."

“When we took you into the family, we specifically pardoned your father; otherwise, he would have been hanged long ago.”

“Your father’s recklessness, coupled with your current attitude, could easily affect how the family views you, or even lead to their rejection of you.”

"I cherish every member of my family and don't want this kind of disunity to occur. Therefore, I still hope that Violet can have a new attitude and expression~~~"

Doflamingo continued fiddling with his fingers, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

"Don't be like before... I won't force you. We can take it one step at a time. How about we start by changing how we address each other?"

"Torrepol and Diamanti both call me 'Dover.' I think you can try calling me that too, it will make me feel closer to them."

"What do you think, Violet?"

"..."

After Doflamingo finished speaking~

Violet's body trembled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

Then, as if he hadn't heard anything, he walked out of the palace.

"That's incredibly rude..."

Suddenly, a face wearing a cross-shaped helmet appeared near the rock house next to Doflamingo.

Pica, one of the family's top executives and a user of the Stone-Stone Fruit, watched the departing figure and angrily shouted in an extremely high-pitched voice:

"Should I go teach her a lesson, Dover?"

"Fufufufufu, don't worry about it so much."

Doflamingo pressed his palm down towards the ground in mid-air.

"Don't you think the wilder and more passionate she is, the more alluring she becomes?"

Doflamingo, with his swaggering, arrogant gait, slowly rose from his seat.

"That's what makes her so likable..."

Eight years ago, Violet was just an innocent, naive, and silly princess from a modest family, hiding deep inside the palace and unaware of the outside world.

After eight years, she has become incredibly beautiful and radiant, exuding maturity in both personality and figure!

"Finally, it has grown into such a beautiful violet!"

Doflamingo's scarlet tongue swirled slightly around the corner of his mouth.

The frequency of rubbing my fingers increased slightly.

"It's almost time to harvest them!!"

…………

The outskirts of Dressrosa.

Violet walked there alone.

The climate in the sea area where Dressrosa is located is very mild, and it is bathed in warm sunshine all year round.

But Violet didn't feel any warmth at that moment; in fact, she felt a little cold.

Listening to the surging and rolling waves of the sea, her chaotic emotions mirrored the turbulent waves that kept her from finding peace.

She is now twenty-seven years old, no longer the naive and ignorant little girl she was eight years ago.

How could she not understand the meaning behind Doflamingo's words?!

That is precisely why she is currently experiencing a complex and unsettled state of mind.

She was forced to join the vengeful Don Quixote family in order to save her father, King Riku's, life...

Doflamingo also values ​​her abilities, and with his father as a hostage and a constant threat to him, he trusts her quite a bit and often entrusts her with important tasks.

If it were just about helping him with his usual tasks, that would be one thing, but clearly, Doflamingo is no longer satisfied with that.

Does that mean I'll really be forced to agree to her demands?

Violet gazed blankly and sorrowfully at the sea ahead.

Then~~~

"Um?!!"

Violat suddenly noticed that two pirate ships were rapidly approaching them in the sea directly ahead.

"Are they pirates?!"

Her expression became a little serious.

Violet was just about to notify the Don Quixote family via Den Den Mushi (a type of electric telephone snail) when Violet was about to contact them.