The most courageous pirate hunter

It's better not to be a Shichibukai.

Previously, the timing wasn't right, but now it's a good opportunity. Moreover, I learned from Vergo that the World Government is creating a second generation of pacifists, named Seraphim.

It was designed to replace the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Doflamingo felt it necessary to plan ahead. Rather than being caught off guard by the World Government, it was better to make preparations early and maximize his interests.

"How are the three new generation members doing in the dungeon?"

Doflamingo took a sip of red wine and suddenly remembered the three new generation members he had dealt with recently. They were very strong, and the clan needed to replenish its ranks with fresh blood.

We can't leave it unaddressed.

Because the family has suffered too many losses, Diamanti, Mahabais, and Jorah have all died many years ago. Moreover, even if no one had died, the Don Quixote family would still need to recruit talent in the face of this turbulent era.

Otherwise, it would be very difficult to survive.

This time, Doflamingo has set his sights on someone who isn't just anyone, but rather someone with a well-known reputation among the new generation, such as Cyclone Eric, Destruction Cannon Ideo, and Kick-Style Fighter Bruggi.

Whirlwind Eric is a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with the Scythe-Scythe Fruit ability.

Destruction Cannon Ideo is a member of the Long Arm Tribe and can unleash explosive punches. The reason for this is the two long horns on his shoulders. These two horns can generate high temperatures when punching, and once they hit something, it will explode. The destructive power can be adjusted at will, making him a unique Destruction Fruit user.

Brukiri, a martial artist specializing in footwork, is from the Long-legged Tribe and is skilled in using his legs and feet; his strength should not be underestimated.

Besides.

Bellamy the hyena, who joined the Donquixote Family long ago, is a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with the Spring-Spring Fruit ability.

"No matter what methods we use, they haven't yielded. If we want them to submit, I'm afraid you'll have to go there yourself."

Torrepol shook his head at first, then offered a suggestion.

"Fufu~ If it were before, these people would have been dead long ago!"

Doflamingo's laughter sounded somewhat cold, but despite saying that, he still got up.

No accidents.

In the end, all three joined the Don Quixote family.

Doflamingo's method of subduing them was simple: give the three another chance. If they could beat him in a one-on-one fight, they would be free; otherwise, if they lost again, they would have to submit.

As the best of the new generation, none of the three were willing to admit defeat. They all believed that their first loss was due to carelessness, and that they would definitely be able to defeat Doflamingo if they had another chance.

The truth is harsh.

The three were ultimately defeated and could only become Doflamingo's subordinates.

With this, Doflamingo gained three more powerful generals under his command.

Chapter 407 [What to do with this Devil Fruit?]

"Fufufu~"

"Welcome to the family, all three of you. Years from now, you will be proud and grateful for the decision you made today."

Dusk falls.

Doflamingo specially invited all members to a dinner party to celebrate and get to know each other, since they would all be in the same organization in the future.

Eric, Ideo, and Brukili still had some bruises and swelling on their faces. They didn't look particularly happy or unhappy. Oh well, they had to accept the consequences of their bet.

And people are under the eaves.

Bellamy, who had joined the family long ago, had become familiar with Dellinger and others. In the original work, Doflamingo looked down on Bellamy, but as Hermes ushered in the era of great rise, Bellamy also reaped a huge benefit.

Their strength has far surpassed that of the past.

Even Doflamingo couldn't ignore him, so he gave him important responsibilities and assigned him many important tasks. Bellamy did not disappoint him, always exceeding expectations.

"Raise your glasses and toast to the arrival of Eric, Ideo, and Brukili."

"Dry!"

"Hahaha~"

At first, everyone was a little reserved, but as they drank bowl after bowl of strong liquor, the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

There's nothing that a drink together can't solve.

"Young Master, during this trip with Monet, we unexpectedly obtained a Devil Fruit."

After a few rounds of drinks, Gladius suddenly bent down, picked up a wooden box, and opened it to reveal a Devil Fruit that was entirely orange-red and covered with strange patterns.

Doflamingo, who had been drinking, stopped and looked at the Devil Fruit in the wooden box with a growing sense of surprise.

Having seen the Devil Fruit encyclopedia, how could he not recognize this Devil Fruit?

"Hehehe~ What's this?"

Trebol's eyes widened as well, indicating that he had also seen the Devil Fruit encyclopedia.

"This seems to be the Logia-type Mera Mera no Mi, the power of Fire Fist Ace."

Pika rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn't seeing things.

"Yes, we were also very surprised to get this Devil Fruit at the time."

Monet brushed her hair behind her ear, her exquisitely beautiful face beaming with joy. After all, this was a priceless Devil Fruit, and its power had already been proven.

"So Fire Fist Ace really died at the hands of Monarch?"

Deringer gritted his teeth as he spoke. The thought of the Monarchy and that man fueled his anger, and he wished he could tear that beast to pieces.

"The Flame-Flame Fruit has been reborn, so Fire Fist Ace must be dead."

"If even Fire Fist Ace is dead, then the rest of the Whitebeard Pirates must be dead too. Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, Marco's Phoenix Fruit, Diamond Jozu's Glint-Glint Fruit, and Bramank's Bag-Bag Fruit must have been reborn in other parts of the sea."

"These are all extremely powerful abilities."

Everyone sighed in admiration.

Then came fear. Even the Whitebeard Pirates, once the world's most powerful Yonko crew, were completely wiped out by the Monarch organization, not to mention the Roger Pirates. This shows just how terrifying the Monarch organization was.

"Young Master, what should we do with this Devil Fruit?"

Bellamy ate meat heartily, wearing blue-lensed glasses. He was very rough, with many stitched scars on his bare upper body, making him look quite fierce.

"Fufufu~"

"I have a great use for this Devil Fruit, otherwise I would have given it to you two to eat."

Doflamingo took the Flame-Flame Fruit, tossed it around, and looked at Ideo and Brugge, saying again, "I'll give you two other Devil Fruits when I find them in the future."

"I am not interested in Devil Fruits at the moment."

Ideo shrugged his bulging shoulders and shook his head to indicate that he didn't want to eat a Devil Fruit yet, but Brukiri was somewhat interested in Devil Fruits.

"That's good!"

"I plan to put the Flame-Flame Fruit in the arena and hold a competition. Whoever wins will get it."

The moment Doflamingo saw the Flame-Flame Fruit, he had an idea: he would use it to attract a large number of the new generation and then secretly recruit them to strengthen the Donquixote Family's power.

To prepare for becoming one of the Four Emperors or even the Pirate King in the future.

"Young Master, isn't the price too high? This is a Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit."

Gladius frowned slightly.

"To attract people, you must have a sufficiently enticing gimmick."

"You should also participate in the competition then, and it would be best if you could become the champion."

Doflamingo chuckled sinisterly. If one of his own became the champion, the Flame-Flame Fruit would still be his, and outsiders couldn't say anything, since he had won it fair and square.

Kill two birds with one stone.

"That's fine."

"We'll release this tomorrow."

"clear."

"Let's keep drinking! We won't leave until we're drunk tonight!"

Doflamingo was in a better mood than ever before. Once he had recruited enough new generation powerhouses, he would definitely have the most influence in their alliance.

He could even control Hancock and Moria. Now that the three of them were on equal footing, Doflamingo felt it was necessary to choose a leader.

the next day.

A single news report spread across the ocean, causing a slight ripple.

"The Flame-Flame Fruit has reappeared. It seems that the Whitebeard Pirates and the remnants of the Roger Pirates were really wiped out by Monarch. This means that the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and the Phoenix Fruit may also be reborn."

"what?"

"Doflamingo is going to hold a fighting tournament in Dressrosa, and the champion will get the Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit? Besides that, there are other rewards, including treasure and beautiful women?"

"That's a Logia-type Devil Fruit!"

"Just look at the Navy's Fleet Admiral and two Admirals, as well as the recently emerged God Enel, to see how powerful Logia-type Devil Fruits are. Anyone who eats the Flame-Flame Fruit can instantly become one of the strongest."