One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

As Roy watched the incoming waves of silk threads, his calm expression finally changed.

That smile carried a hint of excitement, and also a hint of curiosity.

"interesting."

He raised his right hand and clenched his fist tightly!

The power of telekinesis fruit, unleashed at full power!

An invisible field of telekinesis expands instantly!

"Command: Collapse!"

boom--!!!

The surging threads of awakening shattered instantly under the impact of the psychic field, like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun!

Countless fragments scattered and flew everywhere, turning into a sky full of white dust!

Doflamingo stared wide-eyed at the scene in disbelief.

Awakening...broken?!

His strongest trump card couldn't even withstand a single move from Roy?!

"It's not over yet."

Roy's voice rang out from the dust.

He raised his hand and pointed at Doflamingo.

"Command: Heavy Pressure!"

Om-! ! !

An invisible, immense force descended from the sky!

Doflamingo's expression changed drastically. He tried to dodge, but found that his body was as if it were being crushed by a mountain of ten thousand tons, and he was unable to move at all!

boom--!!!

The ground beneath Doflamingo's feet collapsed instantly!

His entire body was pressed into the ground, with only his head sticking out!

"Dover!!!"

The cadres cried out and tried to rush over, but Tesoro raised his hand to stop them.

The newly recruited young officers of the Don Quixote family were utterly shocked!

They never expected that their young master, who was usually incredibly powerful, would be completely powerless against Tiandao Luoyi.

On the battlefield.

Roy walked slowly up to him and looked down at him.

"Fruit awakening, you're really impressive!"

Doflamingo lay on the ground, panting heavily.

He stared at Roy, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

There was resentment, but also awe.

a long time--

"Fufufu..."

He smiled. It was a bitter smile, but also a sincere one.

"Roy, you really are a monster."

Roy raised his hand, withdrew his telekinetic power, and pulled him up.

Doflamingo staggered to his feet and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

He looked at Roy and said seriously.

"I lost."

"I accept defeat wholeheartedly."

"From now on, you're in charge of the cooperation."

……

On the open ground, the aftershocks of the battle gradually subsided.

The scattered white threads drifted down like snowflakes, covering the broken ground.

Doflamingo was panting heavily and looked disheveled.

His feather coat was long gone, his shirt was torn in several places, and his face was covered in dust and blood.

"Your fruit awakening is truly impressive."

"It's not easy to develop something to this extent."

Doflamingo gave a wry smile.

"So what if it's not easy?"

"You still easily crushed me?"

Roy shook his head.

"Don't say that."

"Awakening is the ultimate manifestation of a Devil Fruit's power; not everyone can do it."

"You've already done a remarkable job."

Doflamingo paused for a moment, then laughed.

"Fuchu... It's truly an honor to receive your praise!"

Tesoro walked over, giving Doflamingo a wary look, then glanced at Roy.

"Boss, are you alright?"

Roy waved his hand.

"fine."

The Donquixote Family's executives also rushed over to help Doflamingo.

Torrepol said anxiously,

"Dover! How are you?!"

Diamanti glared at Roy.

"you--"

Doflamingo raised his hand to interrupt him.

"shut up."

"I lost, and I accept it wholeheartedly."

"Don't embarrass me."

Diamanti gritted his teeth and ultimately backed down.

Doflamingo took a deep breath, straightened his disheveled clothes, and looked at Roy.

"Captain Roy, now—"

"Can we discuss cooperation now?"

Roy looked at him and remained silent for two seconds.

Then, he nodded.

"Can."

"but--"

He paused.

"Before we discuss cooperation, I have a question for you."

Doflamingo raised an eyebrow.

"What's the problem?"

"How did your fruit awaken?"

Doflamingo paused for a moment, then laughed.

"Fufufu... So there are things you don't know."

"I thought the all-knowing 'Emperor of Heaven' knew everything."

Roy ignored his teasing and simply watched him quietly.

Doflamingo's smile faded, and he said seriously,

Actually, there's no special trick to it.

"It's about constantly developing, constantly using, and constantly pushing our own limits."

"The String-String Fruit has been developing ever since I ate it."

"From initially shooting a few lines, to later manipulating others, and then to creating clones and substitutes..."

"Step by step, little by little, we continuously expand the boundaries of our capabilities."

"Until one day, I suddenly realized—"

"I can turn everything around me into lines."

"The ground, buildings, rocks... I can turn them all into threads to do with me, as long as I want them."

"This is awakening."

He paused, then looked at Roy.

"Roy, your telekinesis fruit must have reached its limit, right?"

"You're still unable to awaken, aren't you?"

Roy didn't answer, but his silence said it all.

Doflamingo chuckled.

"That's normal."

"Awakening is not an easy thing."

"It requires an opportunity, accumulation, and a bit of luck."

"I was lucky; I managed to overcome that hurdle at the critical moment of life and death."

"And you?"

"Perhaps, it was just a tiny bit of an opportunity that was missing."

Roy nodded thoughtfully.

At the critical moment of life and death...

Breaking the limits...

He recalled his training over the past two years, the days when he sweated profusely in the gravity field, and the moments when he sparred with Hawkeye, Barrett, and Red Earl.

Each time, he was pushing himself to the limit.

But each time, it was just a little bit short.

Does it really mean that, like Luffy, one has to be beaten half to death before awakening?

Roy stroked his chin, a thought flashing through his mind—

Or, how about we go and tease Whitebeard?

That strongest man in the world should be able to beat me half to death, right?

Of course, that's assuming we come back alive.

"Captain Roy?"

Doflamingo's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"What are you thinking about?"

Roy snapped out of his reverie and shook his head.

"It's nothing."

"Let's go back and discuss cooperation."

…………

The group returned to the Royal Palace in Dressrosa.

King Riku had already received the news and personally greeted them at the palace gate.

A complex emotion flashed in his eyes as he saw Roy and Doflamingo walking side by side.

There was awe, worry, and also a sense of relief.

"Captain Roy, Doflamingo... Your Excellency."

He bowed in greeting.

"Please come in, both of you."

Roy nodded and stepped into the palace.

Doflamingo followed behind him, with the Donquixote Family executives close behind.

The group arrived at the main hall and took their seats according to their status as guests and hosts.

King Riku personally served tea and refreshments, then stepped aside to listen quietly.

Roy picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Doflamingo.

"Tell me, how do you want to cooperate?"

Doflamingo didn't mince words and said directly,

"It's very simple."

"The sea stone, weapons, and technology from Beehive Island are sold all over the world through my channels."

"The profits will be split 50/50."

"in addition--"