One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

Doflamingo's face was grim.

He didn't dwell too much on the contempt in Crimson's words; instead, he smiled slightly with the same contemptuous expression and said:

"I hope that soon I will see you on the front page of major newspapers, instead of some comedy entertainment weekly!"

After making a sarcastic remark, Doflamingo showed a thoughtful expression.

A few seconds later, as if remembering something, he said:

"If you're looking for Celestial Dragons, Carnival City might be a good option."

"As far as I know, there should be three Celestial Dragons on that island right now."

"If you're really as brave as you say, then go there and try your luck!"

"Carnival City, huh..."

A glint flashed in his crimson eyes, and he nodded in understanding.

"Thank you!"

He was familiar with the place Doflamingo mentioned, and even knew a little about it.

Carnival City is an island on the outermost of the seven routes in the first half of the Grand Line.

Its island atmosphere is just like its name suggests; it is an entertainment city where the ultimate goal is to enjoy happiness and where various carnivals and feasts are held at all times.

Whether you're a navy officer or a pirate, a mink or a fish-man, you can find a suitable banquet to attend on that island.

This island is thus famous along the Grand Line.

Even when Red was building the Pokémon Park, he specifically looked up information about the island and used it as a reference to create the park's recreational areas.

As far as he knows...

It only takes three days to get to Carnival City from Gaya Island.

This is much more cost-effective than the previous plan to go to the Sabaody Archipelago, which might be heavily guarded!

“Fufufu…”

Seeing that Crimson was already deep in thought, Doflamingo let out an expectant laugh and then suddenly stood up from his chair.

And he pulled out a Den Den Mushi (snail phone) that looked like a flamingo from his pocket and said:

"This is a Den Den Mushi that can contact me directly."

"You can call me anytime you need media support."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the door.

Just as he was about to walk out of the hotel lobby, Doflamingo raised his arm again:

"Since you're about to put on a good show for me, I'll give you another piece of information for free."

"At this time tomorrow, I will probably be in the conference room of the Marine Headquarters with the other Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"Guess what they really want to do by summoning the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

Leaving behind a riddle that hardly qualifies as a riddle-maker, Doflamingo departed completely, walking with his own unique gait.

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"crimson!!!"

Just as Doflamingo left, Luffy and Ace, unable to contain themselves any longer, stood up and shouted loudly.

“I know!” A hint of impatience flashed in the crimson eyes as well, then he shook his head slightly and said, “Now is not the time to slowly devise a plan…”

"Since things have developed to this point, we have no choice but to end this quickly!"

The Navy's ability to obtain information about Blackbeard was simply too swift.

If this continues, even if they successfully attract the Navy's attention, the Whitebeard Pirates will definitely suffer heavy losses.

In the end, some guy might steal the peach.

However, just as Red was preparing to contact his comrades with a Den Den Mushi and get ready to take action...

His Den Den Mushi suddenly rang:

"Bru bru bru~"

"Bru bru bru~"

"Huh!? Who would call me at this time!?"

Chi Hong answered the phone with a puzzled look on his face.

The next second, a comical expression suddenly appeared on the Den Den Mushi's face.

"Hello~ Is this Lord Akane!?" A rough, slightly shrill voice came from the Den Den Mushi.

"...Bucky?"

Crimson responded with a puzzled expression.

"Why are you calling me all of a sudden? Did something happen?"

"Ah, it's nothing particularly important." Bucky chuckled awkwardly, as if there was something he was embarrassed to say.

After taking a few seconds to organize his thoughts, he continued:

"It's like this, Lord Crimson..."

"Do you remember Bartolomeo from Rogge Town?"

"It is said that he also led his men to attack Lady Nami and Lady Sanji at that time."

"And just recently, I met them on Carnival City Island."

"I don't know what happened to that guy, he was crying and begging to join the Straw Hat Pirates..."

"I wonder what Luffy-sama and Red-sama think about this."

"Oh, right."

"Lord Crimson, that Barto is a user of the Barrier-Barrier Fruit, and his strength is quite remarkable. You might want to seriously consider this."

Meanwhile, Bucky in Carnival City put down his microphone, glanced at Bartolomeo who was extremely excited beside him, and felt a pang of regret.

Why did he have to agree to introduce Bartholdi to the Straw Hat crew?

If he had known that Mr. 3 was so powerful that he could handle a vice admiral all by himself, why would he have agreed to Barto's conditions and asked him to help fight the navy?

Now that things have come to this, all I can do is try my best to say a few good words for Barto in front of Lord Crimson.

but……

That's Red, who single-handedly created the Pokémon world!

How could such a towering being possibly care about a nobody like you, Bartholomew?

however……

Just as Bucky was pondering how to put in a good word for Barto…

A startled and surprised voice suddenly came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi:

"and many more!"

"You said...what city are you in!?"

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"Damn it!"

"From this day forward, I am the King of Clowns!!!"

……

……

Carnival City, in front of a hotel whose surface is covered with a glittering gold coating.

Bucky the Clown is wearing a clown mask, which covers his face but still reveals his signature big red nose.

His legs trembled as he stared at the gate ahead and uttered the words he had just spoken.

Beside him was a cult man wearing a black eye patch like Batman's, but with a green rooster-like mohawk.

Bartolomeo officially joined the Straw Hat Pirates with Luffy and Red's permission.

Ever since witnessing Luffy and his companions single-handedly destroy dozens of Navy warships in Loguetown...

He came to fully appreciate the vastness and expanse of the world and was deeply captivated by the Straw Hat Pirates.

With the help of Alvida, a veteran pirate, he quickly organized a pirate crew within the mafia and then entered the Grand Line.

Thanks to the powerful abilities of the Barrier-Barrier Fruit and Bartolomeo's own considerable strength, they successfully overcame all the dangers they encountered.

Finally, he successfully encountered Bucky, whom he had met once before in Loguetown, in the waters near Carnival City.

After helping the Buggy Pirates defeat a pursuing Navy warship, Bartolomeo took the opportunity to ask Buggy to recommend him to join the Straw Hat crew.

And yesterday, when Red asked Buggy if he could help him keep an eye on the Celestial Dragons' movements after he wanted to kidnap one...

Barto even volunteered to take on this job!

then……

And that's how this scene came about!

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"That's awesome!!! Luffy and his crew are truly destined for great things!"

"He actually targets the Celestial Dragons! This is the kind of man I want to follow!"

"I'm so lucky to be a member of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet!"

"Aren't you right, Buggy-senpai!?"