Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

No wonder it hasn't been overthrown for hundreds of years; just thinking about its foundation is enough to make one wary!

Kerla said solemnly, "Recently, the bullfighting arena has been holding large-scale competitive fights every day. Is this in order to accumulate strength?"

Lox exclaimed in surprise, "Oh? Is that so?"

The toys that Sugar can create come in various sizes and can even be freely assembled.

Larger toys also possess considerable fighting power.

Is Doflamingo still making these preparations to deal with them?

"Yes, we've been on this island for several days now. The bullfighting arena hosts competitive fights every day, which is one of the reasons we deduce that something has happened on this island."

Sabo said, "But I never expected that this was a preparation made by Doflamingo to deal with you all..."

The clues have now connected.

They believed that the changes on the island were preparations made by Doflamingo to deal with the Blackwing Daima Pirates!

Lockes counted on his fingers: "That guy does have some skill. If we delay any longer, his accumulated power will probably only grow stronger..."

If this scenario holds true, then Doflamingo's preparations will become stronger over time.

The large-scale production of these powerful toys follows the same path Moria took in creating zombies.

If those toys weren't intimidated by Conqueror's Haki, they would definitely be a force to be reckoned with.

It's not uncommon for ants to kill elephants when they multiply.

This shows that Doflamingo is a difficult guy, a cunning and ruthless tycoon...

As for why Doflamingo didn't accumulate power like this before?

Firstly, it's unnecessary. Doflamingo is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the king of a member state of the World Government, and also the king of the underworld.

He has connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds.

Most of the people who can threaten Doflamingo have dealings with him, while those who can't are not worth worrying about.

Secondly, toys are also made of people, and Dressrosa cannot develop by relying solely on toys.

Only humans can create value.

Furthermore, a country without humans would be too conspicuous and eye-catching, making it hard not to arouse suspicion and attention. Doflamingo wouldn't be foolish enough to do such a thing.

Now...

Of course, it was a last resort.

Doflamingo has been targeted by the Blackwing Daimyo's adventurer crew; if he doesn't gather his strength, he'll suffer a terrible death...

Rocks' eyes flashed, and he grinned, "But sometimes, accumulating power can be a disaster..."

Even the largest toy army has weaknesses. If Sugar is defeated, all preparations will be in vain, and it will even backfire on her.

"Regarding Sugar, the user of the Hobby-Hobby Fruit, we'll handle it..."

Sabo hadn't finished speaking...

With a deafening boom, a thunderous sound came from afar!

Sabo abruptly stood up, looked out the window where smoke and dust were billowing into the sky. He said in a deep voice:

"Is that... the bullfighting arena?"

"Is there really this much buzz surrounding competitive fighting?"

Rocks looked on in surprise.

The billowing dust indicated that the commotion was quite significant.

This wasn't a bomb explosion; it looked like an attack by a powerful figure. Someone made a move over there.

Moreover, the person who made the move must be quite strong.

Are the battles in the bullring this intense?

The commotion has reached this area...

Immediately afterward, Lox saw a scene where the air and space seemed to be distorted, and he paused for a moment, "Hmm? Is that Ichisho?"

That situation was very similar to Issho activating the Gravity Fruit...

Rocks, his Observation Haki spreading out, clearly "saw" the situation over there, and couldn't help but click his tongue in disapproval.

"It seems there's no way to hide it anymore. Yixiao's 'occupational hazard' kicked in, and he immediately found the 'source' of the darkness..."

The commotion just now was caused by Yi Xiao's attack; a corner of the bullfighting arena was lifted up.

Others may not know what lies beneath the bullring, but Lox certainly does.

If the "darkness" there is discovered, Yixiao, a benevolent and righteous man, would not sit idly by.

Taking action is the only right thing to do.

With Yixiao's intervention, the news of their Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group's presence in Dressrosa could no longer be concealed...

Chapter 221 A Smile Against CP0! The Darkness Hidden in This Country!

Bullfighting arena.

Chaos had broken out, and the ongoing combat sports event was abruptly halted.

"Turning people into toys, making them forget, and using them as slaves—is this the darkness hidden within this country...?"

Yi Xiao was located somewhere inside the bullfighting arena, with dust billowing in front of him.

With his cane-sword half-drawn from its sheath, he smiled, frowned, and muttered to himself, "The toys on the island are all transformed from humans. How evil!"

He had previously entered the bullfighting arena with King Riku.

Upon questioning, he learned of King Riku's identity—the former king of this country!

Seeing Rikuo defeated by his opponent and carried away by medical staff, Ikko also suppressed his aura and hid in the players' rest room.

He then "witnessed" the process of humans being turned into toys in the players' lounge.

Although he forgot the appearance and origin of the person who was turned into a toy, he did not forget the fact that "humans were turned into toys".

and so……

Yi Xiao made his move.

It was also to save King Riku, the former king of this country whom she had only recently met.

Yi Xiao's strength needs no further explanation; with a ruthless move, he overturned this corner of the bullfighting arena.

It also exposes the darkness here to the light.

And Yixiao's behavior was naturally discovered by the Don Quixote family!

"You are... 'The Blind Swordsman' Yi Xiao!?"

Diamanti, one of the Don Quixote Family executives and codenamed "Square," saw Yixiao and, combined with Yixiao's earlier attack, immediately recognized the other party's identity.

One of the members of the Blackwing Daima Pirates, the "Blind Swordsman" Yixiao, with a bounty of 1.8 billion Berries!

Upon seeing Yixiao, Diamanti's forehead was covered in sweat as he gritted his teeth and asked, "When exactly did you arrive in Dressrosa?"

He was fully aware that the Blackwing Demon Pirates were targeting him.

He was already mentally prepared.

Even though he was mentally prepared, he still felt a little flustered when he saw the members of the Blackwing Demon Clan.

What alarmed Diamanti even more was that many people had discovered the existence of the toys.

This is the deepest hidden secret, the one that must not be known to outsiders.

Once exposed, their situation will become very precarious...

When exactly did the Blackwing Demon Pirates arrive here?

Despite their increased screening of outsiders, the enemy somehow managed to infiltrate undetected.

They also discovered their hidden "darkness"...

This is a huge problem!

They were immediately driven into a corner!

"The prosperity of this country is built on this darkness, and such prosperity is undoubtedly abnormal."

With a smile, he sighed, "The system of the Seven Warlords of the Sea has long become a shield for ambitious people, who use this status to engage in despicable acts. It is truly pathetic and lamentable..."

In his view, the Seven Warlords of the Sea system was merely a shield that encouraged the evil of ambitious individuals.

This is completely unreasonable.

Pirates are pirates, so how can you talk about "legal pirates"?

That would only encourage the growth of evil!

'This matter must be reported to Dover…'

Diamanti ignored Yixiao's comments.

His thought was to report this matter to Doflamingo.

The idea that "humans are being turned into toys" is now widely known.

In order to prevent further chaos, they need to take immediate action...

'boom!'

Just as Diamanti was about to pull out the Den Den Mushi from his pocket, an invisible force pressed down on him.

He was pinned to the ground, unable to move...

With a smile, he spoke calmly to Diamanti, who was pinned to the ground by him: "If it is darkness, it should be exposed to the world. Your actions will be known to all..."

'boom!'

And at that time...

The ground where Yixiao stood began to ripple like flowing water.