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

"As you know, I am now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, recognized by the World Government."

A sly glint flashed in Doflamingo's eyes behind his sunglasses.

"As for the powers of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, I'm sure you're all aware of them."

"If you need any special supplies, I can help you purchase them."

"Devil Fruits, rare metals, naval intelligence... you can buy them all if you have money."

Roy put down his teacup and said calmly,

"sounds good."

"but--"

"Doflamingo, why do you think I should believe you?"

"Before this, we were enemies."

"Now that you've suddenly come to discuss cooperation, how can I be sure you're not playing tricks?"

Doflamingo chuckled.

"Captain Roy, you're wrong about that."

"In the world of pirates, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests."

"We were enemies before because of a conflict of interest."

"We want to cooperate now because our interests align."

"and--"

"Do you think, with your strength and influence, I would dare to play tricks?"

Roy looked at him, remained silent for two seconds, then a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

"Doflamingo, you're quite honest."

"Okay, I'll trust you this once."

"but--"

"Cooperation is possible, but there's a prerequisite."

Doflamingo raised an eyebrow.

"What are the prerequisites?"

Roy held up one finger.

"First, Dressrosa, you must give up."

"This is my territory, and my flag flies here."

"You can't mess with this place anymore."

Doflamingo's smile froze slightly.

He was silent for a few seconds, then nodded.

"Can."

"I'm giving up Dressrosa."

"Anyway, the world is so big, there are plenty of places."

Roy nodded in satisfaction.

"second--"

"You can discuss business matters with Tezzolo."

"He is in charge of all business affairs on Beehive Island."

"Tell me the result after you've reached an agreement."

Doflamingo glanced at Tesoro, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

Tezzolo grinned.

"What, Doflamingo? Not welcome?"

Doflamingo chuckled.

"How could that be?"

"Mr. Tesoro is the user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, the famous 'God of Thunder'."

"It is my honor to work with you."

Tezzolo snorted.

Don't give me that.

"Let's keep it business as it is and finalize the details of the cooperation."

Roy looked at the two of them, a faint smile curving his lips.

"Alright, you two can talk it out."

He stood up and walked out of the hall.

As he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Doflamingo.

"Oh, right, Doflamingo."

"There's one more thing."

Doflamingo was taken aback.

"What is it?"

A glint of light flashed in Roy's eyes.

"You should have access to Devil Fruits, right?"

"Help me collect Devil Fruits."

"Whether it's Paramecia, Zoan, or Logia, I want any Devil Fruit."

"Any definite news would be fine."

"It would be even better if we could get the fruit directly."

"At that time, the profit sharing from the cooperation can be used to offset the cost."

Doflamingo paused for a moment, then laughed.

"Fufufu... Captain Roy, you certainly know how to do business."

"Okay, no problem."

"I happen to have several channels for supplying Devil Fruits, and I'll prioritize supplying you from now on."

Roy nodded.

"Then it's settled."

He turned and left, leaving Tesoro and Doflamingo behind, to begin a long business negotiation.

…………

Outside the hall, the sun shone brightly.

Roy stood in the palace garden, gazing at the distant sea, lost in thought.

Doflamingo's words kept echoing in his mind.

Awakening...

It requires an opportunity, it requires accumulation, it requires a breakthrough at a critical juncture...

He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him.

The physical strength gained from bloodline transplantation, the powerful abilities of the Nen-Nen Fruit, the terrifying might of Conqueror's Haki...

All of this placed him at the pinnacle of the world.

But above the peak, there are even higher peaks.

But he was one step away.

This step may be more difficult to take than any of the previous ones.

but--

Roy smiled.

"A life-or-death situation?"

"Then let's find an opportunity and give it a try."

He gazed at the distant horizon, his eyes blazing with intense light.

…………

Meanwhile, inside the main hall.

Tesoro and Doflamingo have begun a fierce bargaining session.

"A 50/50 split? Dream on!"

"Honeycomb Island provides the resources, technology, and products; you're just selling them and expect to take half?"

"A 30/70 split! No more than that!"

"Fufufu... Mr. Tesoro, you're wrong about that."

"My distribution channels are all over the world."

"Without my channels, no matter how good your goods are, they'll just rot in your hands."

"A 40/60 split, no less!"

"Seven split! Take it or leave it!"

"Fufufu... Mr. Tezzolo, your way of talking shows a lack of sincerity."

…………

The sounds of fierce bargaining echoed continuously from inside the main hall.

King Riku stood aside, watching this scene, and couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.

These pirates, they can't even argue like this when they're trying to do business...

However, no matter how you look at it—

Dressrosa, we're finally safe.

He looked out the window and saw Roy standing in the garden, his eyes filled with gratitude.

Thank you, Captain Roy.

…………

three days later.

Port of Dressrosa.

The Ark Proverb rests quietly in the harbor, its golden hull gleaming in the sunlight.

Roy stood at the bow of the ship, with Cyrus, Scarlett, and a maid holding Rebecca behind him.

Doflamingo stood at the port, with the Donquixote Family executives behind him.

"Captain Roy, it's a pleasure doing business with you."

He stretched out his hand.

Roy glanced at him and reached out to shake his hand.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

"Remember your promise."

Doflamingo chuckled.

"Don't worry, I, Doflamingo, keep my word."

"Dresrosa, I will never touch it again."

"I will collect Devil Fruits as soon as possible."

"Our cooperation will definitely be very pleasant."

Roy nodded and withdrew his hand.

"I'm gone."

He turned and walked toward the cabin.

Behind him, Tesoro waved to Doflamingo.

"Hey, Doflamingo, remember to bring an accountant next time you negotiate."

"With your math skills, doing business with you is exhausting."

Doflamingo's face darkened.

"Fufufu... Mr. Tezzolo, I'll remember what you said."

Tezzolo grinned.

"Just remember it, you can't beat my boss anyway."

Doflamingo took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and turned to leave.

The Ark Proverb slowly rose into the air, its golden hull breaking through the clouds and speeding towards Beehive Island.

Behind them, the silhouette of Dressrosa grew smaller and smaller until it finally disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds.

On the deck, Roy stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant horizon.

He was still thinking about awakening.

At the critical moment of life and death...

Breaking the limits...

Perhaps it's time to find an opportunity to give it a try.

Roy's lips curled into a faint smile.