The most courageous pirate hunter

"Hahaha~"

"They're really vigilant."

Cake Island.

On a fairly bustling street, in an afternoon teahouse, Hermes was reading the newspaper and sipping fragrant tea on the rooftop, enjoying a leisurely life.

However, at this time he was a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy.

They did some disguise.

The same goes for Burgess and Guyram next to them. Although it was a hasty attempt, it was still quite difficult to be recognized, after all, the pirate world is notoriously blind.

Also.

Because Big Mom was left to fight alone, her territories began to be invaded. Whole Cake Island was relatively unscathed, but as Big Mom continued to disappear, internal strife began to emerge.

"What? You don't want to stay here anymore?"

Hermes could sense the urgency in Bages's words; it was simply because the latest newspaper reported on the bustling scene in Dressrosa.

This bastard wants to participate in the gladiatorial tournament.

After all, Burgess has always been very enthusiastic about various fighting competitions, otherwise he wouldn't have the title of fighting champion.

“Boss, Big Mom definitely won’t dare to show her face for a while. We might as well go to Dressrosa. With the boss’s teleportation speed, it will only take a few minutes to go back and forth.”

"It's a Logia-type Mera Mera no Mi (Flame-Flame Fruit) after all, so I'm sure it will attract a lot of strong individuals."

Bages rubbed his hands together, smiling obsequiously.

He practically told Hermes to take him there, since it would be very fast.

"Guyram, what are your thoughts?"

Hermes picked up his teacup and took a sip. The Straw Hat Pirates would definitely participate in the gladiatorial tournament hosted by Doflamingo, all for the sake of the Flame-Flame Fruit.

Moreover, he hadn't seen Doflamingo in a long time.

It's better not to think about it, but once I do, I actually miss it a little. What the heck?

"Anyway, at the BOSS's speed, it only takes a few minutes to go back and forth. Big Mom can't escape even if she's here. Instead of wasting time here, we might as well go to Dressrosa and see if we can find anything unexpected."

Guyram didn't hang himself on one tree.

If he were to encounter a better Devil Fruit, the Gravity Fruit would be the obvious choice.

"Fine!"

"Then let's go."

Just do it.

Bages and Guyram shrank instantly, and Hermes, who had caught them in his hand, vanished in an instant.

As the start of the gladiatorial tournament draws ever closer, Dressrosa is already teeming with powerful individuals.

You can see people with animal-type Devil Fruit abilities everywhere on the street. There are all sorts of different types, but most of them are the same type of ability user. You can tell at a glance that they are artificial Devil Fruit users.

If you didn't know better, you'd think you'd gone back to the age of wild beasts.

At the same time, there were also many people whose bodies were emitting high-temperature steam and sparks.

He's clearly a master of the Six Styles, and his skill in Life Return is quite high. He's obviously imitating the Monarchy organization because it's very cool.

This shows that the ocean is full of geniuses and monsters.

"So many news stories!"

"This era is destined to be brilliant."

A high-end hotel.

Morgans stood on the balcony watching the people coming and going on the street, his camera constantly taking pictures. So many Devil Fruit users and users of Rokushiki and Life Return were something he would never have dared to imagine before.

"President, our people are already deployed in Dressrosa, so we can report any news firsthand no matter what happens."

Fallaci came in from outside and stood with Morgans, giving a report.

"here you go."

"I wonder how many powerful individuals this time will attract."

"It's clear that Lone Red and Devil's heir are on the island, as is Straw Hat Monkey D. Luffy. He fought with the Silver Fox Fox of the new generation three hours ago, and it seems there's some grudge between them."

"In addition, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, including the Surgeon of Death Trafalgar Law, the new generation of heroes Cavendish, Han Gaspard, King Breed, Bartolomeo the Cannibal, the 13th generation pillar of the Happo Navy, Mercenary Hajrudin, Executioner Slyman, Bounty Hunter Abdullah, Jet, and many others have all landed on the island."

Farage rattled off a whole bunch of names.

These are just the ones whose whereabouts have been revealed; there are countless others that haven't, such as the revolutionary army.

"Hey Hey hey!"

"That's Crocodile, isn't it! The former Shichibukai."

On the other side of the street.

Many outsiders watched as the two figures entered the hotel. The one in the lead was none other than Crocodile, with a cigar in his mouth, wearing a black fur coat, and his slicked-back hair was particularly eye-catching.

Beside him was Dazbonis.

"I heard that Crocodile fought a demon's offspring a while ago and almost destroyed an island. In the end, they were evenly matched. I don't know if it's true or not."

"It must be true, after all, he was a man who served as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Some people sighed.

Recalling some past events, since the Marineford War, both the new generation and some of the older generation have been strengthened, with Crocodile being a representative figure.

Inside the hotel Crocodile entered, a figure was standing prominently on the fifth-floor balcony.

"Hehe~ I didn't expect Crocodile to come too."

"This guy's interested in the Flame-Flame Fruit too?"

Ivankov entered the room and looked at Sabo, Karas, and Kuma sitting on the sofa, saying that the Revolutionary Army had once invited them, but they had refused.

This is a formidable fighting force.

"You think these old monsters are interested in the Flame-Flame Fruit?"

Karas was expressionless, and the mask made him look particularly fierce.

"Has Kella not returned yet?"

"Not yet, they're definitely shopping."

"Hopefully, our whereabouts won't be revealed. We've received word that the Navy has also arrived, led by Garp, Borsalino, and Magellan, who was just transferred from Impel Down to become an admiral."

"Hello~ Magellan? How terrifying!"

Ivankov had also spent time in Impel Down, so he knew how powerful the other side was.

"Sabo, when are you going to see the son of the dragon?"

Karas suddenly looked at Sabo. They had been in Dressrosa for two hours, but Sabo, who had been eager to see Luffy, was no longer in a hurry.

Previously, the dragon's son had a conflict with a younger generation.

As always, he enjoys causing trouble.

"No rush. Luffy will definitely participate. Anyway, we've already arrived in Dressrosa, so we'll meet sooner or later. The Flame-Flame Fruit is the most important thing."

Sabo shook his head.

He's not in a hurry as long as Luffy doesn't run into any problems.

Speaking of the Straw Hat Pirates...

After clashing with Foxy the Silver Fox, he quickly concealed his identity and did not flaunt it. Just like in the original story, he had some interactions with Violet and others.

In addition, Dressrosa is full of all sorts of strange and monstrous characters, and apart from his background as the son of the Revolutionary Army's Dragon and the grandson of the Navy hero Garp, the Straw Hat Pirates have nothing to offer.

The prevailing opinion is that Straw Hat Luffy's rise to supernova status is entirely due to the support of Dragon and Garp, making him simply a second-generation heir with the backing of his family.

They are the most looked down upon.

at the same time.

In the palace at the King's Highlands, Doflamingo was entertaining several people, all of whom were very important figures—the Seven Warlords of the Sea who had been invited.

Dracule Mihawk, Boa Hancock, Gecko Moria, Buggy the Clown King, Edward Weevil (Whitebeard Jr.), plus Miss Bakkin (original name Bakkingom Stussy), a former member of the Rocks Pirates who claimed to be Whitebeard's lover.

Besides.

Miss Bakkin was once a member of MADS. The outside world may not know about the MADS organization, but its members are all top-notch scientists.

For example, Vegapunk, Vinsmoke Judge, Caesar Clown, Queen, and Barking Gorum Stussy (also known as Miss Barking) were used as models to create the first clone when Vegapunk and Judge discovered the Bloodline Factor. This clone became Stussy, one of the underground kings and queen of the Pleasure District.

Chapter 426 [They must have eaten that Devil Fruit!]

Hehehe~

"I didn't expect you to come too."