Chapter 115: Target: The Grand Line

After Rosinante and Doflamingo, accompanied by Gladiolus, returned to the Donquixote family headquarters in Spandamai Ruz Town and announced the family's upcoming journey to the Grand Line, Thorebore spewed out his tea in shock.

"Cough, cough, this is..."

"Stop, stop, stop,"

Rosinante interrupted Thorebore, getting straight to the point.

"Doflamingo and I are definitely going to enter the Grand Line. There are no more challenges in the North Blue for us."

It's not that the North Blue lacked strong nations and powerful individuals, but given Rosinante and Doflamingo's status, they couldn't possibly clash with those forces. To become stronger, they needed to encounter more formidable opponents and witness broader horizons.

The existence of true powerhouses meant that there couldn't be "homebodies" in this world!

"Whether family members want to come along is entirely voluntary—"

"I do!"

Gladiolus was the first to jump up and raise his hand. Being Doflamingo's "little fanboy" by nature, combined with his fearless personality, made his eagerness perfectly normal.

"I want to go too,"

Viola spoke next,

"No matter who the enemy is, as long as Doflamingo and Rosinante give the order, I'll crush them!"

After a year of training, Viola's control of the "Stone Giant" had reached heights of over a hundred meters. Whether it was charging into battle or siege warfare, she was unmatched, making her a valuable asset in group battles.

"I want to go as well,"

Vergo, now a burly young man, had a spoon sticking to his cheek,

"Haki, the Armament Haki, can only reach its peak through a thousand trials in battle."

...

"Doflamingo, Rosinante,"

Jora set down her cup of tea,

"Whether it's guarding our homeland or going on an adventure together, I'm with you."

"Same here,"

Pica adjusted his scarf. Initially, both he and Jora had joined the Donquixote family due to a "favor." However, after more than a year of being together, they had come to regard this place as their "home."

"Alright, that leaves just the two of you."

Rosinante glanced at Thorebore and Diamante. These two guys spent their days training Haki and honing their skills with giant weapons, and they seemed content and reluctant to leave their current surroundings.

"To be clear, we just had a brawl with CP."

"CP9 or even CP0 agents could come knocking at any time. If you stay—"

"Why wouldn't we go?!"

"Yeah, who said we wouldn't go—"

The two, who had been hesitating just a moment ago, suddenly patted their chests loudly. Rosinante couldn't help but roll his eyes at them. Were these two planning to take the comedic route?

"Since everyone wants to go, then pack your personal belongings and get ready to depart!"

Doflamingo pushed his red sunglasses up and made the decision.

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Now that the decision had been made, everyone moved swiftly into action.

The Donquixote ship, which had been damaged in battle a year ago, had been fully repaired. The special wood from the underground black market, known as "Treasure Tree Adam," had also been loaded into the ship's hold.

Rosinante and the others packed their personal belongings, weapons, books, and more. On a calm afternoon, they set off from Spandamai Ruz Town.

Although they left without making much noise, their departure felt like an earthquake to the entire North Blue!

Many countries breathed a sigh of relief, having long feared an attack from Rosinante and Doflamingo.

However, countless forces were itching for action. After all, the Grand Line had a high mortality rate, and perhaps this journey would mark the end of the Donquixote family's history?

"The Donquixote brothers are also challenging the Grand Line now?"

In the castle of the "Germa Kingdom," which roamed the North Blue with a large number of snail warships, a step away from restoring the ancestral glory, Judge Vinsmoke stood by a window, gazing outside at the vast sea.

"Yes,"

Behind him stood the balding old researcher with the designation '404'.

Due to his status as a researcher, 404 hadn't been on the battlefield and had narrowly escaped harm.

"Senior executives of the Donquixote family are mobilizing,"

"Those remaining to manage the family include Wisck and Polkin. The Donquixote family has presented us with a generous employment contract to protect these targets."

"At the same time, Mr. Rosinante said that the World Government is very likely to send agents to assassinate these managers. He asked if we dare to take on this task..."

"Humph! The World Government?"

Turning away from Researcher 404, Rosmoke Judge let out a cold snort and turned his head.

The young prince... no, the king now, no longer had the same exuberance he did a year ago. The beard he had grown made him appear more mature, but the determination in his eyes to restore his kingdom had only grown stronger.

Rosmoke Judge vividly remembered the scene from his childhood when his grandfather passed away. His grandfather, lying on his sickbed, had tightly held his father's hand, repeatedly saying just one phrase:

"Take back the North Blue!"

And half a year ago, Rosmoke Judge's father had done the same, gripping his hand as if his nails could embed themselves in his wrist.

"Conquer the North Blue, and revive the glory of our ancestors!"

"The North Blue, the North Blue..."

He looked deeply at the boundless waves outside the window, the magnificent landscapes, but their Rosmoke family didn't have a place to stand!

If that's the case, if that's the case...

"404, select the elite of the family. We, the Rosmoke family, will take on this mission!"

This decision was not only for the substantial employment fee offered by the Donquixote family but also to vent their resentment toward the World Government. Everything had been arranged, and they were on the verge of building their nation, but it had all been shattered at the last moment by Vice Admiral "Monkey D. Dragon."

"Moneky D. Dragon,"

Muttering this name, the invincible demeanor of the other party made Rosmoke Judge resolute.

It was time to activate that plan...

Bloodline factor modification!

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Onboard the Donquixote Ship,

"What's going on?"

Rosinante, standing in front of the kitchen, rubbed his forehead in exasperation. The girl in front of him lowered her head and apologized, her soft, light blue hair cascading like a waterfall.

"I'm really sorry."

"Sister, why are you here too?!"

Beside her, Gladiolus, with his blue, spiky hair, started to complain.

"We're here to kill on the Grand Line and hone our skills. This is not a vacation!"

Facing the loud protests of his younger brother, Baineisharna directly extended her finger.

"Is this how you talk to your sister?"

"Ow, ow, ow~~"

With his ear pinched, Gladiolus yelped in pain, dissipating the serious atmosphere of Rosinante's questioning.

After more than a year of getting along, everyone knew that Rosinante was actually a "softie," especially when it came to family members.

"Rosinante, forget it."

Just then, Doflamingo walked over.

"If Baineisharna wants to come along, let her stay on the ship. We also need a chef."

"As for the chef, isn't Jora doing part-time—?!"

Glancing at Doflamingo, who was blocking the blue-haired girl behind him, as well as the demure Baineisharna, Rosinante's lips twitched. Were these two planning something?

"I mean, Doflamingo, you're still—"

"Dof, Dof, Dof,"

Baineisharna, blushing, hid behind her pink feather coat, while Doflamingo just smiled and remained silent.

Oh, for the love of all that's holy, what's with this 'silent smile' business?!

"Even though, but, Doflamingo, you're still young this year... never mind. As long as you both are happy."

Rubbing his temples after being suddenly fed a mouthful of dog food, Rosinante couldn't believe that Doflamingo, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, had secretly indulged in a forbidden fruit.

No wonder, in the past, he had only thought that Baineisharna took particularly good care of Doflamingo in terms of his diet and daily life, but he didn't expect it to have developed to this extent. However:

"Just as Gladiolus said, we're going to the Grand Line, and battles are inevitable."

"Just like Gladiolus said, we'll definitely encounter battles on the Grand Line."

"If Baineisharna runs into enemies—"

"Don't worry, Rosinante."

The girl with serene, azure-blue long hair assumed a combat stance, her punches and kicks exuding a certain aura, causing Rosinante to raise an eyebrow.

"Over this past year, I've also learned quite a few combat skills."

"With me around, no one will hurt her."

Facing Doflamingo, who had his arm draped around Baineisharna like a 'domineering CEO,' Rosinante nodded.

"All right,"

Since both of them said so, Rosinante had no reason to refuse. Not everyone needed to engage in combat, and besides, the Donquixote family already had enough fighters.

"So, next is—"

Rosinante turned his head and looked toward the distant horizon, a hint of 'crimson' on the horizon.

"We're about to reach 'Levi's Mountain,' and it's time for that important ritual!"

Snap,

As Rosinante snapped his fingers, Jora came over from the kitchen carrying a tray of wine.

One glass each!

As everyone picked up a glass of wine, people of different heights, sizes, genders, and ages formed a circle.

"Following tradition, it's time to make wishes for entering the Grand Line!"

Standing at over 1.7 meters tall, clad in casual clothes and a black feather coat, with the third generation of Kikithe Ghost's sword hanging at his waist, Rosinante was the first to raise his glass.

"Since I proposed it, I'll go first—"

"I want to become the world's strongest!"

No need for 'Yonko' or 'Celestial Dragons,' Rosinante was determined to flip the world with his own strength someday!

"Dof, Dof, Dof, I want to become the King of the World!"

Doflamingo grinned, and his ambition was to put the entire world in his pocket!

"Hey, hey, hey, you guys are so ambitious, what can we say?"

Toribor raised his glass helplessly.

"Well then, let me... see the day when your dreams come true!"

"Woo-hoo! I am the family's top swordsman."

Diavolo raised his glass.

"Let's witness the family's pinnacle together!"

"Same here,"

Vergo, who couldn't think of any promises to make, raised his glass directly.

"I'm the same,"

The shrill-voiced Pica also raised his glass.

"If I can witness everyone's heroic journey to the end, my life will be a perfect fairy tale."

Once a queen, the elegant Jora also raised her glass.

"The one who taught me skills wanted me to be a 'gentleman': tenacious, polite, brave, modest, and composed... but in the end, I only learned how to kill."

In a suit and tie with black curly hair, Pick raised his glass.

"Even so, I hope to become the kind of 'gentleman' I should be."

Loyal to the family, loving family members, unafraid of enemies, dignified and unyielding... that should be the essence of a gentleman, right?

"It's my turn, my turn!"

The smallest Gladiolus raised his glass high.

"I want to fulfill the dreams of Big Brother Dof and Big Brother Rosinante. I'll crush all the enemies in their way!"

"Here,"

The last glass of wine was handed to Baineisharna, who stood on the outskirts, leaving the blue-haired girl puzzled.

"I... I just want Doflamingo to be okay..."

"So—"

Ding,

Ten wine glasses clinked in the center, and then everyone tilted their heads back.

"The Grand Line, here we come!"

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