Chapter 189

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Sanji's past misfortunes, though pitiable, had taught him the true nature of human warmth and coldness. That is why he knelt down to express his attitude and determination so suddenly. This act began to earn Abel's admiration.

Abel offered Sanji two choices: to take some money and make his own way alone in the East Blue, or to return with him to the North Blue and await his arrangements. The former offered more freedom, where Sanji's life would be fully under his own control, for better or worse. The latter promised more safety but at the loss of some freedom, dependent on others to arrange his life.

Reiju leaned toward persuading Sanji to choose the latter option, finding it hard to imagine how a defenseless child could survive in the outside world. Being robbed was inevitable, and whether he could even keep his life was uncertain. However, after much internal struggle, Sanji resolutely chose the former. He had prayed for this opportunity for so long; how could he give up now? Even if it meant dying in some forgotten corner, he wanted control over his own life and fate.

To Sanji's choice, Abel said little, simply providing him with some money before having Reiju see him off. As for where exactly Reiju would leave Sanji in the East Blue, Abel did not care. Sanji was a disposable piece, and Abel saw no reason to influence his choice.

With this trivial matter settled, Judge prepared to complete his tasks. Initially, Judge intended for Reiju to accompany Abel on his journey to the North Blue. However, Reiju, worried about potential changes of heart from her father, had already left with Sanji.

Abel trusted no one else, especially not the 'Red-Green-Blue' triplet brothers. He wouldn't gamble with something as dangerous as injecting a fusion toxin. Though he had life-saving measures, he was not one to waste them frivolously.

Under Abel's command, Judge had to set aside his scientific research and take the time to accompany Abel on this trip. Before leaving, Judge issued a strict order: the 'Red-Green-Blue' brothers were absolutely forbidden from leaving the Germa Kingdom and had to stay put until his return. Abel had emphasized this repeatedly, fearing that as soon as he and Judge left, the brothers would cause havoc in places like Frost Moon Village or Windmill Village, landing Germa Kingdom in trouble with powerful enemies.

With Kyoushirou's status as a great swordsman solidified and potential ties to the Revolutionary Army, alongside frequent visits to the East Blue by Garp the Fist and the Red Hair Pirates, which of these figures could Germa possibly afford to provoke? Ridiculous!

Thus, confinement was absolutely necessary, non-negotiable.

At the time of departure, Abel stripped down and lay in the modified nutrient pod, awaiting the injection of the lethal fusion toxin. Before this, he had handed over all his remaining toxins to Judge. Additionally, he set up several secret hand signals with Judge, the most important of which was the signal to immediately open the nutrient pod in case he needed to perform sit-ups as an emergency measure.

Judge did not understand the rationale but was bound by his contract to follow orders without question.

There was nothing more to say. When the snail ship began to scale the Red Line, the first toxin was successfully injected into Abel's heart.Before I realized it, more than two months had passed since the battle at Aliados Island.

In the North Blue, the Donquixote Family's fierce fight with the Navy was gradually coming to an end.

The outcome is as expected: both sides suffered heavy losses.

The Navy in the North Blue branch suffered countless casualties, multiple bases were destroyed, and everyone was in danger.

Moreover, many pirates, driven by their hatred for the Navy, began to kick them while they were down, resulting in the Navy almost losing control of the North Blue.

The Donquixote Family, having retaliated for two months, was also in a bad state.

Their official business was being raided almost daily, to the point where it was barely sustainable.

The underground black market fared no better, with one operation after another being destroyed, leading to terrible losses.

Additionally, many of the family's smuggling ships were sunk by the Navy under various pretenses.

A rough estimate of the losses over the two months amounted to several billion Belly!

If it were not for the substantial funding from Du Feld, perhaps they could not have held on for so long.

But even so, it was time to end things.

After all, the Navy could not let the North Blue slip completely out of their control, and the continued conflict might result in the Navy Admirals from headquarters being called in to completely erase the Donquixote Family.

Therefore, even if reluctantly, Doflamingo, who had received word from Vergo, had to grit his teeth and cease hostilities.

Of course, although this clash with the Navy caused severe losses to the family and resulted in many officers sustaining serious injuries, the gains were not insignificant!

Firstly, the bounties of the entire Donquixote Family increased again.

Doflamingo, for leading the destruction of four towns and slaughtering a large number of Navy personnel, saw his bounty rise again after just over a month, reaching an astonishing 340 million Belly!

Moreover, the bounties of the other officers also reached several tens of millions of Belly.

Such amounts, even if placed in the first half of the Grand Line, are rarely seen, let alone in the North Blue!

As a result, many people started regarding Doflamingo as an 'idol,' seeing him as the 'face' of the North Blue!

And the Donquixote Family naturally became the undisputed rulers of the North Blue!

No pirate crew or family dared to challenge the Donquixote Family's authority.

A task that they had struggled to complete for years was easily accomplished after just two months of clashing with the Navy.

The irony of this situation was undeniable.

Indeed, the Navy proved to be the best whetstone; only by clashing head-on with the Navy could one truly know their mettle.

For Doflamingo, this was a helpless situation.

He could only accelerate the integration of the family's resources, and after completely securing the North Blue, he would be ready to venture into the Grand Line.

He was quite fed up with dealing with Tsuru every day in the North Blue.

Now that he had even awakened his Devil Fruit, his ambition grew even stronger.

Moreover, Trebol, who had gone to the Grand Line ahead of him, frequently sent back good news, strengthening his resolve to carry out that high-risk, high-reward plan!

Perhaps this year was too soon, but by next year, or the year after at the latest, he would have the whole world focused on him.

He intended to make his initial appearance on the world's grandest stage with the most sensational news!

It is just a pity that Abel would no longer be there to see it.