Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

"The Black Winged Demon Pirates!?"

"The fifth Emperor of the Sea? Are they also on the Sabaody Archipelago?"

"That's not the point. They've taken the Celestial Dragons, the world's nobles, hostage, and some of them might even die at their hands!"

"That's terrifying. No wonder they don't take the Celestial Dragons seriously..."

Everyone in the room couldn't help but swallow hard, their faces showing shock, surprise, and sudden realization.

If it were the fifth Emperor of the Sea, then it would be understandable that he would dare to kidnap a Celestial Dragon or even kill one...

After all, how many great things has the Blackwing Daima Pirates done?

Killing a Shichibukai and attacking a Marine Admiral, their current audacity in targeting the Celestial Dragons is consistent with their usual modus operandi...

Some people also realized that this was no longer a place they could stay.

The reason they hadn't left before was because the Celestial Dragons had made them afraid to act rashly; some of them were even kneeling on the ground and hadn't gotten up...

Now that even the Celestial Dragons are struggling to survive and could potentially be killed by Blackwing Daedalus, they no longer need to worry about offending the Celestial Dragons...

Leaving this place is the right thing to do!

"The Black Winged Demon Pirates..."

Doflamingo paid no attention to the others.

His gaze was fixed on Lox, his heart heavy, but his face remained expressionless: "Fufufu, I never expected to meet you under these circumstances, Lord Blackwing Demon..."

Doflamingo was probably cursing under his breath.

Is your luck really that bad?

Saint Benedict only wanted to choose a few women to accompany him, but he ended up choosing a companion of the "Fifth Emperor," the Blackwing Archdeacon...

According to the message sent back by Vergo.

He knew that the reason the Blackwing Demon had fought Aokiji was because Aokiji had threatened Nico Robin, the "Devil Child"...

This situation is becoming somewhat complicated.

He didn't really care whether the Celestial Dragons lived or died, but they absolutely couldn't die within his territory!

Rocks smirked: "It's quite a coincidence. I didn't expect to run into another Shichibukai here. Seeing you reminds me of Crocodile and Hanafuda..."

"..."

Doflamingo's temple throbbed, but a chill ran through him.

Is that a threat?

Suppressing his anger, Doflamingo is a ruthless and cunning man who will not be swayed by emotions.

Taking a deep breath, Doflamingo forced an unnatural smile: "Let's negotiate, Lord Blackwing."

"The Celestial Dragons are the world's nobles. If anything goes wrong with them, the consequences will be extremely serious, and neither of us can afford to bear it."

"What price would I need to pay to get you to let him go?"

The best course of action now is to keep the Blackwing Archdeacon under control and prevent Benedict from dying here, or within his sphere of influence...

If this were outside the auction, he wouldn't care whether this idiot lived or died!

What do you mean I can't afford it?

Lox laughed, a truly unrestrained laugh: "Is the question now whether we can afford it?"

“Look at this guy… He’s already under my feet, his life or death is in my hands.”

"And yet they dare to show me such malice, wishing they could tear me to pieces? They're utterly arrogant!"

"What do you think should be done with this kind of person?"

Before Doflamingo could speak, Rocks continued, his smile growing even colder: "I heard that if we beat up these trash, the Marine Headquarters Admirals will be dispatched."

"What if we kill them? Wouldn't that make us enemies of the 'world'? I'm very curious..."

"..."

Doflamingo's pupils had shrunk to pinpoints.

Lox smiled sinisterly: "Curiosity is a crucial factor driving progress, so I want to give it a try..."

Chapter 178 The Death of a Celestial Dragon, the Wrath of the Five Elders, and the Naval Operation

"Moreover, daring to covet my companions, they are already courting death!"

Rocks licked his lips and grinned: "You can't kill Celestial Dragons? That's not an option for me."

"I want to know if these people who call themselves 'descendants of the Creator' are treated like ordinary people after they die..."

Can't Celestial Dragons be killed?

That's for other people.

This option is not available to him.

He already hated the Celestial Dragons, and now this Celestial Dragon was coveting his companion.

If the other side doesn't die, who will?

As for the consequences?

Does he need to consider this?

He'll deal with whatever comes his way; Rocks is the "god of the new era."

God fears no enemy!

'Om! '

Upon seeing this, a strange wave emanated from Doflamingo, sweeping across everything around him.

Blackwing Daemon's killing intent towards the Celestial Dragons was so obvious that he didn't care at all whether the Celestial Dragons lived or died.

But he couldn't just sit idly by.

A Celestial Dragon cannot die before his eyes, nor on his territory!

'Splash...'

In an instant, Doflamingo unleashed a power known as "Devil Fruit Awakening".

Centered on his body, the ground and buildings transformed into white threads at that moment.

The surrounding area was assimilated into threads, and the assimilation spread outwards...

"A desolate white line!"

The change was instantaneous, and Doflamingo made his move immediately.

It controlled the surrounding white threads to wrap around Rocks, trying to stop his actions...

"Isshinryu·Fu Zhan!"

Kuina was also very decisive.

The moment Doflamingo made his move, Wado Ichimonji was drawn again.

He unleashed a dazzling slash, severing the silk threads that were hurtling towards Rocks.

“Our captain’s business cannot be disturbed, Doflamingo…”

Kuina's cool voice echoed in the arena, and then she pushed off with her feet and charged towards Doflamingo.

With a flick of his wrist, Wado Ichimonji slashed down at Doflamingo!

"..."

Doflamingo's face darkened as his actions were stopped.

Faced with the menacing sword strike, he crossed his arms and swung them.

Numerous silk threads rose from the ground, intersecting to form shields that blocked Kuina's sword strike.

'boom!'

The collision of the sword blade and the silk thread produced a resounding boom.

'Hiss hiss hiss...'

Doflamingo clenched his fists, and more threads emerged, intertwining and tangling together.

The tip, coated with Armament Haki, transformed into a sharp spike that pierced towards Kuina.

Other silk threads and spikes were also aimed at Rocks!

He needs to do everything in his power to stop the Celestial Dragons from being killed!

"Isshin-ryu Rondo!"

A red light flashed in Kuina's eyes as she tracked the trajectory of every thread.

With a nimble swing of his right hand, the black blade gleamed like light, severing all the threads and spikes!

"I've already said, our captain won't let you interfere with what he wants to do..."

Kuina's kendo style is fast and agile, maximizing speed.

As she severed the silk threads, she swung her sword again: "Isshin-ryu - Ultimate - Rondo!"

At that moment, the word "和道一字" transformed into several rays of light.

Because the sword swings were so incredibly fast, it was as if several sword strikes were delivered simultaneously, aimed at Doflamingo's vital points...

"Get out of my way!"

Doflamingo sensed the threat using his Observation Haki.

He unleashed his full power, and the awakening of his Devil Fruit granted him a wide-range attack similar to that of a Logia-type Devil Fruit user.

Like a giant wave, the silk threads surged out and collided head-on with Kuina's slash!

'Boom!!'

The attacks collided violently, producing a deafening explosion, and a shockwave radiated outwards from the two individuals...