Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

"Young Master, a warship has appeared in the harbor. It looks like the ship of Admiral Christian Rowley, one of the three newly appointed admirals of the Navy."

A member of the Donquixote Family rushed into the crowded council hall and anxiously spoke to Doflamingo.

Because he was also an old man from the North Blue, having experienced Raleigh's rule, he knew how terrifying Raleigh was. It was precisely because Raleigh held all the power in the North Blue that Doflamingo decided to withdraw everyone from the North Blue ahead of schedule.

This led to Doflamingo's development in Dressrosa. Doflamingo's face visibly darkened; his expression was extremely displeased.

The audience reacted in various ways upon hearing this.

Most people remembered that terrifying figure; no one dared to defy him. However, when they thought about how Doflamingo now held the title of Shichibukai, they realized he shouldn't be afraid of the Marines.

Corazon remained silent, but his heart was in turmoil.

"General Raleigh, what's he doing here?"

Judging from their appearance, these people seem to have a deep relationship with Raleigh.

Although Corazon was adopted by Sengoku, he was not always groomed to be Sengoku's successor.

There are many secrets Sengoku didn't tell him. Anyway, if I have the chance, I have to help Admiral Raleigh.

Corazon was unaware of Raleigh's methods, but he knew about Doflamingo and the Donquixote Family's methods, and he worried that Raleigh would get a rude awakening from Doflamingo.

Doflamingo suppressed his murderous intent and asked;

Do you know where they've gone now?

The Don Quixote family member who had just come in to deliver the message kept his head down and remained silent.

Seeing this, Doflamingo's face also showed a hint of anger:

"Then why don't you hurry up and find out?"

After a reprimand, the Don Quixote family members ran out with their heads down.

"Now, wipe our bottoms clean right now."

This fellow has no sense of rules and doesn't care about status. Although our Don Quixote family isn't afraid of him...

But we also can't let him find evidence of a crime.

"Keep everything clean except for the weapons sale, and don't let him find out anything."

A person's name is like the shadow of a tree.

Doflamingo had also "cooperated" with Raleigh for a period of time, and he knew very well that...

Raleigh hates human trafficking and drug smuggling the most. These two things are inviolable rules for Raleigh. Once he discovers them, even if Doflamingo invokes his status as a Shichibukai, it won't work.

After all, back in the North Blue, Raleigh was just a decent brigadier general who easily crushed the former Celestial Dragon Doflamingo.

Now that Raleigh is a general, there's no need to mention him anymore.

The Don Quixote family's residence was thrown into chaos. Slaves were taken away in droves, and those who couldn't be taken with them, including drugs, were thrown into the sea by the Don Quixote family.

In the distance, Raleigh, who had just disembarked from the warship, noticed that someone was monitoring the port.

Without much thought, he already knew it was one of Doflamingo's men, but he didn't make a sound and simply walked straight toward the Donquixote Family.

"Quickly inform the young master that a naval admiral is advancing towards our family's territory."

In a secluded corner, two members of the Don Quixote family were secretly communicating. One of them took out a Den Den Mushi (snail phone), preparing to inform the family.

"Are you two spying on us?"

The sudden remark startled the two Don Quixote family members so much that they threw away their Den Den Mushi.

A strong figure emerged from the shadows and caught the Den Den Mushi.

"That's a bit impolite. Am I that ugly?"

"Rayle's adjutant said with a fake smile."

"Navy and Navy!"

"How did you end up here?"

"We are members of the Donquixote Family, and our young master is Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. You cannot kill us."

Seeing the gleaming saber in Raleigh's hand, the two Donquixote Family members trembled and simultaneously invoked Doflamingo's name.

The adjutant just found it very boring.

"I'm also sick, wasting my time with you insignificant people."

"We need to kill you all quickly and report to Lord Raleigh."

With a swift stroke, the two Don Quixote family members collapsed to the ground, clutching their slit throats in disbelief.

The adjutant wiped his saber and took the Den Den Mushi away.

In other nearby areas, similar incidents occurred, with many pirates and spies from other underground forces being caught and beheaded by the Navy.

Raleigh didn't care about the deaths of these minor characters.

After all, he knew that no one was innocent, and that dying was pointless.

"Lord Raleigh, it seems Doflamingo already knows we're here."

Raleigh nodded; in fact, he knew about it.

Doflamingo ran a lot of businesses in Dressrosa, including arms smuggling, human trafficking, and drugs, with the port being their most important location.

There must be more than just one or two members of the Don Quixote family here, so it's normal that they were discovered.

As I said before, when you are strong enough, it doesn't matter if you are discovered. After all, in Raleigh's opinion, Doflamingo is irrelevant except for the fact that he cannot be killed.

However, they hadn't gone far when a guard team arrived in front of Raleigh.

Judging from their attire, they must be the King's Guard.

However, Raleigh was puzzled as to why King Riku wanted to find him.

Is it because of Doflamingo?

Lord Raleigh, our king wishes to invite you to the kingdom for a visit.

The head of the guard team looked very young; he probably wasn't in a full-fledged position because his aura was too weak.

Raleigh thought about it for a moment, and since he didn't care about having one more thing or one less thing, he nodded.

Soon, in the palace on the highlands, he met King Riku, whose hair had turned quite white.

"Mr. Raleigh, it's a pleasure to have you visit our Kingdom of Dressrosa. I am King Riku, the King of Dressrosa."

King Riku didn't seem to have any airs; instead, he immediately shook hands with Raleigh.

Raleigh didn't want to deal with him, so he asked directly;

Lord Riku, is there anything I can help you with?

King Riku's smile was still on his face when he suddenly didn't know what to say.

He hadn't expected Raleigh to ask so directly. "Since Lord Raleigh wants to know, then I'll just say it."

Next, King Riku told Raleigh everything the Don Quixote family had done since arriving in Dressrosa.

Because of Doflamingo's status as a Shichibukai, he had no means of countering Doflamingo. Even when he sent a letter to the World Government, the officials there just laughed it off.

King Riku sensed that Doflamingo must have another identity, and was definitely not just a simple Shichibukai. But because of this, he felt powerless against the increasingly audacious Donquixote Family.

He had considered using his own strength to drive the Don Quixote family out, but later he despairingly discovered that the Don Quixote family was too powerful.

Not to mention Doflamingo, the head of the family, even his bodyguards couldn't defeat the Donquixote Family's executives.

Furthermore, one person was missing from his guard. Although King Riku couldn't remember who it was, he was certain that the guard was missing one person.

This made him even more upset.

Now that he has finally met a naval admiral, he naturally wants to give it a try for the sake of this country.

After listening, Raleigh asked a question;

"If the Don Quixote family did indeed commit a crime, then I would like to ask what evidence you currently possess?"

King Riku slapped his forehead and said, "We only have evidence of the Don Quixote family's arms and drug trafficking. Most importantly, we lack evidence of human trafficking. I remember sending someone to investigate this matter, but I can't recall who did it."

Raleigh nodded; he understood.

It's highly likely that he's the captain of the guard from the Kingdom of Dressrosa, and he must have been affected by Sugar's Hobby-Hobby Fruit, only then would King Riku forget about him.

"I originally went to see Doflamingo because of some issues. Since you have evidence, then come with me to China."

King Riku was overjoyed upon hearing this and said:

"The evidence is ready; I'll send someone to retrieve it now."

hiss.

A sound pierced the air; Raleigh's right index finger was still smoking.

King Riku turned around, somewhat confused, only to find one of his guards lying seriously injured on the ground not far away.

The other guards drew their swords and aimed them at Raleigh.

"Lord Raleigh?"

King Riku asked in confusion.

"An undercover agent for the Don Quixote family."

Raleigh withdrew his finger without saying anything.

At the Don Quixote family's residence, the Don Quixote family, taking the matter very seriously, spent the morning preparing. Most of the evidence had now been destroyed by Torrepol and his men.

They could now relax and wait for Raleigh's arrival. "Sirs, Admiral Christian Raleigh has arrived."

"The Don Quixote family member guarding the front gate rushed over and said hurriedly."

Doflamingo is in a much better mood now, and he's no longer afraid that Raleigh will find any fatal evidence.

Soon, the distinctive clattering sound of naval boots reached the ears of the Don Quixote family's officers.

"General Raleigh, it's been a long time."

Doflamingo walked straight over. He knew very well that his identity was of little use to the person in front of him.

"Doflamingo, it has indeed been a long time."

"That's what Raleigh said casually."

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw the Don Quixote family executives standing guard.

"Hey, look at the way you all are looking at me. What, aren't you welcoming me?"

Raleigh's eyes turned extremely dangerous.

Doflamingo stood in front of Raleigh, a smile on his face, and said;

"How could we not welcome you, Lord Raleigh? You know we worked very well together back in the North Sea."

Doflamingo emphasized the word "cooperation," seemingly reminding Raleigh that everything in the North Blue ended with the two of them leaving.

The Don Quixote family owes Raleigh nothing now.

At the same time, they are already a Shichibukai pirate crew, and according to the rules set by the World Government, Raleigh has no right to lay a hand on him.

Raleigh ignored Doflamingo and walked into the meeting room where Doflamingo had intended to entertain him.

He took the seat of honor without hesitation.

Then he said calmly;

Let's not dwell on those things; I'm here for something else now.

The adjutant took a newspaper out of his pocket and placed it on the table in the conference room. Everyone's eyes then turned to the newspaper on the table.

Raleigh lit a cigar before speaking.

This is what your colleague Crocodile did in Alabasta. He's now considered a national hero in Alabasta, but it seems like you haven't killed nearly as many pirates.

If I remember correctly, when the World Government ordered the Seven Warlords of the Sea, they said they had to hand over a certain number of pirate heads every year.

Raleigh's words gave Doflamingo a jolt.

He hadn't expected that Raleigh had come because of this.

It's important to know that since accepting the position of Shichibukai, the Donquixote Family has focused on plans to expand the family's influence.

Who would waste their time making money fighting those pirates who live on the edge? Most of the pirate heads they've taken over in recent years belong to pirate forces opposed to the Donquixote Family. That's why they've taken action to eliminate them and take over their share.

The Donquixote Family is currently far from strong enough and needs to develop further before they can help the Navy fight pirates.

Having understood Raleigh's purpose in coming, Doflamingo started making things up without a second thought. After all, even if this matter reached the World Government, no one would strip him of his identity.

But the result was not what Doflamingo had expected.

Raleigh picked up the ashtray on the table and smashed it down on Doflamingo's head.

"Dover!"

"Young Master!"

The Don Quixote family executives, who were closely watching Raleigh's movements, naturally saw Raleigh's attack and rushed forward to try and block it.

The attack failed because Doflamingo had been keeping his body tense the whole time.

The instant Raleigh made his move, Doflamingo retreated rapidly, then activated his String-String Fruit ability, slicing the ashtray into countless pieces.

One of the small pieces of glass scratched Doflamingo's face, leaving a thin line of blood on his face.

"If you can't do the job of a Shichibukai, then what are you doing in this position?"

"What the Navy needs are promising new recruits who can help curb the rampant piracy. If you can't do it,..."

"Then you can now submit your resignation from your position as a Shichibukai to the World Government."

Raleigh's eyes were filled with unparalleled killing intent, and his powerful aura locked onto the bodies of all the members of the Donquixote Family.

Doflamingo was momentarily carried away and wanted to fight Raleigh, but after being locked in by this aura, he had no choice but to swallow his pride.

"Lord Raleigh, our Donquixote Family is willing to fulfill our duties as Shichibukai and will begin a crackdown on pirates starting tomorrow."

Raleigh flicked his burning cigar, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said:

"not enough!"

"I want to see a thousand pirate heads by tomorrow afternoon."

"Remember, I'm talking about pirates, not other people's heads. If I find out you're impersonating someone else, think about the consequences."