Chapter 18: The Bonano Family’s Plan

The Valoran Family and the Donquixote Family have set aside their enmity, opting for a mutually beneficial partnership.

Dover has a knack for turning adversaries into allies. Even after the Golden Emperor Gild Tesoro theft of the Goru Goru no Mi, they found common ground through friendly cooperation.

Enemies can become friends when interests align—a lesson Dover understands well.

While Diamante and the others withdrew, Duke remained vigilant. Despite their recent success against Diamante due to Ahri, Gangplank, and others' strength, Duke knew future challenges loomed.

What if Doflamingo retaliated for Dover's loss of hundreds of millions of berry? The Valoran family lacked the power to face him head-on.

Even with Doflamingo's weakness in mind, Duke knew it was no guarantee of safety. If Doflamingo personally intervened, Duke would have to flee, relying on Galen for protection and anonymity until his allies grew stronger.

Galen was Duke's last resort, a sanctuary from Doflamingo's wrath.

As Seven Warlords and King of Dressrosa, Doflamingo had limitations in attacking Marine bases. Duke couldn't rely solely on luck or intelligence.

In the pirate world, power dictated survival. Duke intensified his training and planned to confront West Blue's mafia families, aiming to expand his influence.

Though not as wealthy as expected, the mafia families controlled valuable territory—a crucial asset in pirate dynamics.

Duke mobilized Sett, Graves, and others, leveraging their combat prowess to subdue the mafia families. The Pirate World's vastness posed challenges, but their Navy Headquarters-level capabilities made the task manageable.

Soon, the Valoran Family controlled significant portions of mafia territory, consolidating their power in West Blue.

Z also Dazbonis played active roles in these maneuvers, ensuring the Valoran Family's dominance in their expanding operations.

"Shadow Stream must be a hired killer working for the Valoran family,"

"The other three families are done for, and we're next!"

"Bonanno Crime family, according to our agreement, it's now a matter of life and death for our five major families,"

"We need to unite immediately, gather all our remaining strength, and crush the Valoran family once and for all!"

"The underground world of West Blue belongs to us, and the legacy of the five major families will endure!"

The godfather of the Gambino family spoke seriously into the phone bug.

As the leader of the five major families and the eldest among them, Gambino felt the weight of the Valoran family's rising power and strength.

He was determined to uphold the legacy of the five major families and not let their glory fade under his watch.

"Can we defeat the Valoran family with our combined strength?"

"Hohohoho, those Valoran family officials and the Shadow Stream killer won't be easy to deal with," replied Godfather Bonanno's deep voice from the phone bug.

"Are we too weak?"

"Gambino, I've contacted the Undertakers. For a hefty sum, they'll eliminate the Shadow Stream for us," Bonanno revealed.

The Undertakers were the most formidable killers in the pirate world, led by Big Hand Mortician, an emperor of the underworld akin to Doflamingo.

Their intervention would be a game-changer against any opponent, even the Valoran family.

"Gambino, relying on Dazbonis alone won't cut it against the Valoran family," cautioned Bonanno. "I trust what I've seen over empty promises from the Undertakers."

"We have many allies in West Blue," he continued. "I'll avenge you and protect our alliance."

With that, Bonanno hung up, leaving behind a sense of urgency and opportunity.

The rise of the Valoran family threatened the established order but also presented a chance for the Bonanno family to ascend.

Their goal: to deal with the Valoran family decisively and unite the remaining mafia power under their banner.

But before they could claim dominance, they had to neutralize the Valoran family's threat.

"Mr. Zhuoran, I entrust my safety and our Valoran family problem to you," Godfather Bonanno addressed the muscular man with a three-character tattoo on his cloak.

"Our Three Treasure Navy will crush the Valoran family," Zhuoran vowed, reminding Bonanno of their agreement.

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