Chapter 114: Future Plans

"Everyone's run away,"

"These CP9 agents are quite skilled."

On the dilapidated merchant ship, Rosinante, who had checked the entire ship's compartments, leaped onto the damaged deck.

Observation Haki wasn't all-powerful. As an assassination organization, CP9 naturally mastered the technique of concealing their presence. Moreover, Rosinante himself possessed the "Silent Fruit," "Invisibility Fruit," and a certain "Face Fruit" user who could completely shield others from Observation Haki. So, it was necessary to personally search for them.

"Hmph, only this idiot is left?"

Doflamingo, with a displeased expression, stepped firmly on the well-bound, burly CP9 agent on the deck. Except for this grizzly Zoan user, all the other CP9 members were nowhere to be found.

That was normal; the strengths of these CP9 members, when converted to bounties, were around 70 to 100 million Beli, maybe even more. Even the Rokushiki expert, who had almost had his shoulder severed by Rosinante, had suffered nothing more than a "mere" lethal injury.

"They escaped by diving, and we couldn't catch up."

Rosinante, who had returned after checking, shook his head.

Upon realizing that they were outmatched, the CP9 member who had fallen into the ship's hold had broken through the ship's hull and jumped into the sea. He had also taken the strongest CP9 member, who had been knocked out by Dragon, with him.

As for the girl who controlled her hair with "Life Return," although she had taken a hit from Doflamingo's "Conqueror's Whip," she wouldn't have been so easily defeated.

It was the guy who could transform into a hawk; he would have drowned without the help of the others.

"Let's head back. We might be able to assist Dragon in dealing with CP0."

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As it turned out,

Dragon didn't need any help.

When the dilapidated merchant ship returned to Hope Harbor, the battle had long since ended.

The city, which had been thriving just a while ago with everyone's efforts to rebuild it, now lay in ruins. Severed buildings, streets resembling artillery bombardment zones, and billowing black smoke filled the landscape of devastation.

"Cough, as long as you two are fine..."

As the merchant ship approached the shore, Revolutionary Army officer Thalès Kildéo, his chest wrapped in blood-soaked bandages, came forward. Seeing Rosinante and Doflamingo, who were almost unharmed, his tense brows slightly relaxed.

"Sorry, we've burdened your noble family."

In Thalès Kildéo's understanding, it was their Revolutionary Army, which had shouted the slogan of "overthrowing the World Nobles," that had attracted the attention of the World Government's assassins.

And the Tang Keikade family, which had provided them with a large amount of supplies at a very low price, were "innocents" who had been implicated.

Among the Revolutionary Army, only Dragon knew the true identities of Rosinante and Doflamingo.

Similarly, Dragon's identity was also a top-secret within the Revolutionary Army.

"It's okay; we captured a... a World Government agent. We'll leave the interrogation work to you."

"Good!"

Seeing the bound and bloodied muscular agent being dragged down by several sailors, even the usually good-natured Thalès Kildéo's eyes burned with anger.

The brief battle earlier had destroyed more than half of the rebuilding Hope Harbor!

Casualties were heavy, although they hadn't been tallied yet, they definitely exceeded several thousand. This was even after their leader, the "Revolutionary Instructor," arrived and either killed or captured those World Government assassins.

"Damn the World Government, damn the World Nobles!"

Thalès Kildéo, whose chest was wrapped in bloody bandages, looked at the tattered merchant ship of Rosinante and others.

"This ship needs extensive repairs to sail again. How about we give you the pirate ship we had before?"

"I'm really sorry to have used the gift you gave us for..."

"No rush,"

Rosinante waved his hand and looked up at the city in ruins and flames.

"You probably have a lot of wounded here, right?"

Although CP0 was a direct combat unit of the World Government, they used the same "Six Powers" techniques. However, under the influence of Haki, their power far surpassed that of CP9. In other words, there should be a large number of casualties with "cut" and "piercing" injuries in this city.

"My brother Doflamingo's ability is just right for treating injuries like these."

Facing Rosinante's meaningful look, Doflamingo didn't say anything, only coldly pushed up his sunglasses.

"Where are the wounded?"

"What's going on, Rosinante?"

When Dragon, who had pursued CP0 and returned carrying a half-dead man in a white suit, arrived, he saw Doflamingo working diligently, his face stern, his ten fingers flying, as he quickly sutured the wounded.

"Hmph, it's just training the Devil Fruit abilities,"

Doflamingo explained grudgingly. For him, treating regular people was merely a way to train his Devil Fruit powers. If it weren't for Rosinante's suggestion, he wouldn't have bothered with the lives of these weaker individuals.

"Anyway, I want to thank you,"

Dragon's strength made him virtually unbeatable on the open seas. But using his abilities to heal people wasn't practical.

As he looked over the injured people scattered on the ground, Dragon's eyes were filled with anger, and he began to seriously consider recruiting a doctor and establishing a medical team within the Revolutionary Army.

The thought flashed through Dragon's mind, and the famous doctors from the sea appeared before him.

Finally, his gaze settled on a tall figure of indeterminate gender.

It was time to find like-minded individuals!

This World Government assault had served as a wake-up call for Dragon. Without Rosinante and Doflamingo to deal with CP9, the casualties in this city would have skyrocketed to tens of thousands.

CP9 might not have been a match for Rosinante and Doflamingo, but when facing ordinary people, they were unmatched!

Although there were strong individuals like Thalès Kildéo, who had risen from the civilian population, it was evident that they weren't enough to counter the World Government's assassins.

"By the way, Dragon-sensei,"

"About the CP9 agents we encountered earlier, I have a few questions."

The recent battle had undoubtedly been a resounding victory for the Tang Keikade family, but Rosinante was quite interested in the Rokushiki techniques.

The high-speed movement of "Shave," the enhanced offense and defense of "Iron Body" and "Finger Pistol," and the evasion technique of "Paper Art"...

"About the Rokushiki techniques..."

Rosinante and Doflamingo's performance today had finally convinced Dragon to share his insights on the Rokushiki techniques. Regardless of where these two Tang Keikade family members might end up in the future, at least they were united in their goal of overthrowing the World Nobles.

Two days later,

The captured pirate ship, adorned with the Tang Keikade family's "Double Dragon" flag, set sail, with Rosinante, Doflamingo, Gladiolus, and the remaining crew members on board, heading home.

"Very good,"

The sails billowed, and the narrow pirate ship sailed through the open sea. Rosinante, leaning against the mast, held a pen and paper, recalling and sketching as he went.

"With the training methods for Rokushiki, the strength of our family members will undoubtedly experience another leap."

Over the past year, the others hadn't been idle and had been working hard to improve their strength.

After receiving guidance from Dragon, Rosinante turned around and provided guidance to the others. Vergo had already mastered the use of Busoshoku Haki with stability, proving that the training was effective.

As for the surprising revelation that Toribor had awakened Kenbunshoku Haki, it was a testament to her unique and pain-averse personality, which made her an ideal candidate for Paper Art training.

"As for Vergo... Iron Body? Let's pass on that one."

This technique wasn't suitable for everyone.

Instead, he focused on researching the "Haki" application left behind by Ace, known as "Kongou-ryoku" (Diamond Power).

"Doflamingo, is it almost time?"

Putting away his notebook, Rosinante turned to Doflamingo, who was steering the ship with one hand and reading a newspaper with the other.

"Yes, it's time."

Doflamingo folded the newspaper in his hand, and the headline read, "The Fangs of the New Era: Sand Crocodile Challenges Whitebeard and Faces a Crushing Defeat!"

"This guy named Crocodile has set his sights on the 'Legendary Pirate.'"

"Ha ha ha, we can't fall behind either."

Now, Crocodile was only twenty years old and had fought evenly with Barrett just half a year ago. He was at the peak of his youth and ambition.

However, the matured Whitebeard was much stronger than the slightly inexperienced Barrett. According to the newspaper, after losing one hand, Crocodile barely escaped the New World in a sorry state.

Although he had been defeated, this achievement was enough to make him proud and famous throughout the seas!

Even the Marine Headquarters had extended an invitation, hoping that Crocodile would become one of the "Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"It's time to enter the Grand Line!"

Peerless among their peers, they began to make their mark on the world, and Doflamingo couldn't contain his excitement.

"Yes, on one hand, we've laid the foundation, and now it's time to break through in battle,"

"On the other hand, the World Government has suffered such a huge loss; they will undoubtedly not take it lying down."

Rosinante, leaning against the mast, nodded. If they continued to stay in the North Blue, the family members could be at risk of assassination by CP agents at any time. It was better to set sail together into the Grand Line, where the vast sea would eliminate the possibility of infiltration and surprise attacks.

"And, we've already collected all the materials for the Adam Tree."

Even Rosinante couldn't help but begin to envision the ship that would carry the Tang Keikade family's legacy into the future.

"I wonder what the legendary shipwright of Water 7, Tom, would build for us?"

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