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

Everyone fell silent.

a long time--

Umet spoke slowly, "Kiberson, you mean we should lie in wait in the shadows, waiting for our chance?"

Kibsen nodded. "That's right."

"If we don't engage in direct combat, we're just asking for death."

"But we can—"

"Gather intelligence and obtain firsthand information about pure gold."

"Locate the lanternfish's position and set up an ambush."

"Wait until the Emperors and the Navy start fighting, wait until they're exhausted—"

"Then, they'll steal it!"

Du Field frowned. "But even if they've fought a brutal battle, their remaining strength is still more than we can handle, isn't it?"

Kibsen laughed. "Du Feld, have you forgotten what we do?"

"We are businessmen."

"A businessman doesn't necessarily have to do the work himself."

He looked at Morgans, "Morgans, can your intelligence network track down the fish-men of the Sun Pirates?"

Morgans flapped his wings. "Of course!"

"Those fish-men may be agile in the sea, but my men have been keeping an eye on them for a long time!"

Kiberson nodded in satisfaction. "Very good."

He looked at Umit, "Umit, can your fleet catch up with Roy and the others before they find the pure gold?"

Umit said coldly, "As long as we know when they're going to make their move, it's no problem."

Kiberson looked at Gigra, "Gigela, could you hide the pure gold in your warehouse after you've succeeded?"

Gigra paused for a second, then slowly nodded. "Yes."

Kibsen finally looked at Stussy, "Stussy, could your entertainment district help us gather intelligence on the Navy and the World Government's movements?"

Stussy smiled slightly. "Of course."

"Those naval officers would occasionally come to my place to relax."

"They always seem to slip up some interesting information."

Kibsen nodded in satisfaction. "Good!"

"Then it's settled—"

"Six entities join forces, share intelligence, and deploy troops together!"

"Let's wait for the opportunity, then strike together!"

"Once we succeed, we'll share the pure gold!"

"Immortality, together!"

Du Field hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. "Okay! Let's do it!"

Umit, Gigra, and Morgans all nodded in agreement.

Stussy picked up his glass, took a small sip, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

Shared immortality?

Naive.

Who would be willing to share something like pure gold?

But she didn't say it aloud; she just smiled slightly and raised her glass.

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

Six wine glasses gently clinked together.

......

Meanwhile, on Beehive Island.

Roy's office.

He was sitting at the table, studying the map in front of him.

Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi on the table rang.

Blub Blub... Blub Blub...

Roy raised an eyebrow and pressed the answer button.

"Feed?"

A familiar yet assertive voice came from the other end.

"Fufufufufu...Roy, it's been a long time."

Doflamingo.

A glint of light flashed in Roy's eyes. "Doflamingo? What's up?"

Doflamingo's laughter carried a hint of amusement. "Roy, you're quite the busy man these days."

"How does it feel to be surrounded by various powerful forces?"

Roy said calmly, "Just say what you have to say."

Doflamingo stopped laughing and his tone became serious.

"Roy, I have some information that might interest you."

"About world government."

Roy raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

Doflamingo continued, "As you probably guessed, the news about Pure Gold was deliberately spread by the World Government."

"They want the pirates to kill each other so they can reap the benefits."

"The Navy's top command—the three admirals, Garp, Tsuru, Chaton, Momousagi... have secretly infiltrated the New World G-1 branch."

"That's nothing."

He paused, then lowered his voice.

"The Knights of God have also been mobilized."

"Leading the team personally, Figaland Garin Saint assembled and lay in ambush in the shadows."

"We're just waiting for the pure gold to appear so we can seize it immediately."

Roy's pupils contracted slightly.

Knights of God...

The Celestial Dragons' strongest secret force has actually been mobilized?

Doflamingo continued, "Roy, is this intelligence substantial enough?"

Roy paused for a second, then asked, "What do you want?"

Doflamingo chuckled. "Talking to smart people is so easy."

"I want—"

He paused.

"Eligibility for bloodline transplantation".

Roy frowned. "That's it?"

Doflamingo said, "This is it."

"Your bloodline transplantation technology can give ordinary people the physique of those special races."

"This is priceless."

"I'll use this information to exchange for a spot."

"Isn't that a bit much?"

Roy was silent for a moment, then smiled.

"Doflamingo, you certainly know how to pick your timing."

Doflamingo chuckled, "That's right!"

"How was it? Deal?"

Roy nodded. "Deal."

"I've taken the intelligence; I'll reserve the spot for you."

"Come to Beehive Island after the matter of pure gold is settled."

Doflamingo smiled with satisfaction. "Good!"

"Then it's settled."

The phone hangs up.

Roy put away the Den Den Mushi, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes.

Knights of God...

Navy high command...

The World Government has indeed laid a trap.

but--

Roy's lips curled into a cold smile.

Want to reap the benefits without lifting a finger?

It's not that easy.

......

Mary Geoise, Pangaea.

In the Five Elders' conference room, a Den Den Mushi (snail phone) was making a sound.

"Your Excellency, the six kings of the underworld have formed an alliance."

"Stusi sent a secret report that they plan to lie in wait in the shadows and seize the pure gold once it appears."

Upon hearing this, Satan Saint's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Let them make a scene."

He spoke slowly, his voice calm yet cold.

"The bigger the commotion, the easier it will be to bring them down in the end."

Mars Saint nodded. "That's right."

"The pirates are killing each other, and the underworld is getting involved too."

"We'll make our move after they've both been severely weakened."

"To capture them all in one fell swoop."

Pittor sneered, "Pure gold can only belong to the World Government."

Saint Vocuri remained silent, only nodding slightly.

Saint Satan stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at Mary Geoise.

"Make preparations by Garin Saint."

"Once the pure gold appears, take immediate action."

"yes!"

The Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) hangs up.

Satan gazed into the distance, a profound light flashing in his eyes.

Pure gold...

eternal life...

This kind of thing must never be left out.

Beehive Island, the main island palace.

The atmosphere inside the meeting room was heavy.

Roy sat in the main seat, with a thick intelligence report spread out in front of him.

Barrett, Tesoro, Crocodile, Red Earl, Hawkeye, and other core members were all present.

Kaido, along with King, Queen, and others, sat on the other side.

"Everyone is here."

Roy looked around and slowly began to speak.

"Doflamingo just sent a message—"

"The world government has laid a trap."

"The three admirals of the Navy, Garp, Tsuru and other high-ranking combatants have secretly entered the G-1 branch in the New World."

"The entire Knights of God have assembled, led by Figaland Garin Saint himself, and are lying in ambush in the shadows."

"We're just waiting for the pure gold to appear so we can seize it immediately."