One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

However, he dared not be careless in the slightest, his scarlet sunglasses fixed on V.

Seeing that it had no effect, V slowly withdrew the spreading sound wave field, and the light from his prosthetic eye returned to a calm, dark blue, as if the terrifying impact had never happened.

He gave Doflamingo, whose face was grim, a cold, emotionless smile:

"Now, can our 'captain' eat at this restaurant?"

"Or would you like to 'hear' something else?"

Doflamingo's face was so dark it looked like it could drip water.

The wooden floor beneath his feet cracked with spiderweb-like fissures from his retreat, and the hem of his pink coat fluttered without wind, subtly exuding an aura of violence.

“Fufufufu…”

"This is...a pleasant surprise."

The low laughter returned, but it was thicker and more dangerous than before, like a venomous snake rubbing against the throat.

V's eyes, however, remained calm and composed.

He was weighing whether to completely break ties with Doflamingo at this moment and take him down.

Jaya Island is neither Doflamingo's stronghold nor his sphere of influence. With the Straw Hat crew's current strength, it wouldn't be difficult for them to subdue him if they all attacked.

The problem is that a level 6 brain-computer interface is not enough to control a powerful figure like Doflamingo.

This has already been proven in Crocodile.

The control limit of a Level 6 brain-computer interface can only roughly cover the level of Steires.

That's why, when Sengoku asked about Steeles' whereabouts in Marineford, V didn't hesitate to hand him over to the Navy.

However, if Doflamingo were to disappear without explanation for too long, the World Government's extensive intelligence network would inevitably lead to suspicions about the Straw Hat crew.

Although the World Government does not recognize Doflamingo's Celestial Dragon bloodline, this guy seems to know a lot of secrets about the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.

The Straw Hat crew is currently in a honeymoon period with the World Government and the Navy, and V plans to make a hefty profit off them.

If future cooperation can't proceed because of Doflamingo, it would be a losing proposition no matter how you look at it.

"Want to fight!?"

Although he didn't know what had happened, Luffy, sensing the atmosphere, was eager to try.

For him, fighting strong opponents was second only to adventure and banquets in terms of excitement!

However, the silence lasted for several seconds.

Just when Zoro and the others thought a great battle was about to begin...

Doflamingo's gloomy expression vanished instantly, replaced by his signature eerie smile.

"Fufufufu... Don't be so nervous, Straw Hat crew."

"It was just a little joke."

He spread his hands, his pink coat swaying dramatically, as if the tense standoff had never happened.

"Since we are both Shichibukai, we should naturally look out for each other."

He stepped aside to make way, even gesturing for the tavern owner to enter, and secretly shot out a white line to wake him up.

"This meal is on me—consider it a gift for the new Shichibukai."

V's sonic impact greatly shocked Doflamingo, making it difficult for him to discern the Straw Hat crew's true strength for a moment.

Therefore, this underground king, the "JOKER" of the dark world, chose a fighting style that few people have seen.

That is—from the heart!

He was just passing through today and heard that Bellamy had recently been given a good beating by a guy called Blackbeard...

So I thought I'd take this opportunity to clean up the rubbish of the Don Quixote family.

There is absolutely no need to confront these newly appointed Shichibukai who are hiding their true strength head-on.

Doflamingo's gaze, hidden behind his sunglasses, subtly swept over V's dark blue prosthetic eye, and he already had a new plan in mind.

Instead of taking risks here, we should go back and thoroughly investigate the Straw Hat crew.

“Fufufufu…”

He chuckled and turned around, his pink coat drawing a flamboyant arc in the light and shadow at the doorway.

"We will meet again."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure disappeared like a ghost at the end of the street outside the tavern, leaving behind only a mess and a lingering oppressive atmosphere.

Chapter 112 You Must Die Here (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

He just... left like that?

V raised an eyebrow, watching Doflamingo disappear into the clouds, not expecting the guy to be so pragmatic.

They left without saying goodbye.

Oh well, never mind.

There's no need to rush into a confrontation with him.

The new world, that's their true stage.

Doflamingo's departure allowed the stagnant air in the tavern to flow again.

Bellamy and his gang lay sprawled on the ground, still unconscious. The tavern owner shakily scrambled to his feet from behind the bar, looking at the devastated state of his establishment, tears welling in his eyes.

"Boss, ten servings of our signature roast meat! Twenty cherry pies! Thirty—"

Luffy had already casually sat down at a table that was still in relatively good condition, and started ordering food by counting on his fingers, as if nothing had happened.

"Luffy, are you sure you can finish all this food?" Nami sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

"Of course I can finish it! I'm starving!" Luffy said matter-of-factly.

V walked to the bar, took out a stack of pelies from his pocket, and placed them on the counter.

Since confiscating Crocodile and Baroque Works' ill-gotten gains, the Straw Hat crew hasn't had to worry about Beli for a long time.

Even Nami is almost overcoming her money-grubbing habit.

"This money is for the meal, and the rest can be used for shop maintenance," V said to the owner.

The boss looked at the thick stack of banknotes and instantly burst into tears.

After the shop was vandalized so many times, we're finally seeing a return on our investment.

"Okay, okay! I'll get ready right away!"

Zoro leaned against the wall, holding his three swords, his gaze sweeping over Bellamy and his crew who were lying unconscious on the ground: "What do we do with these guys?"

"Of course!"

V grinned.

Few of the guys willing to be Doflamingo's subordinates are worthy of sympathy.

Moreover, the Spring-Spring Fruit's abilities are among the best in combat, even among the many types of Devil Fruits.

"This fruit is quite a good match for Sanji."

"Let's just use this as a substitute until we find something more suitable."

With a wave of V's hand, Bellamy and his pirate crew members vanished without a trace.

After upgrading to Tier 6, V not only increased the number of wards and operating chairs to 64, but also upgraded to a one-click surgery function.

Some simple and easy surgical tasks, or those performed by non-professionals, can be completely handled by robotic arms.

Sunlight streamed through the broken windows of the tavern, and dust motes floated slowly in the beams of light.

Bellamy and his crew's sudden disappearance did not cause any ripples in the Straw Hat crew—they were already used to V's elusive "disappearance" methods.

As the owner nervously served the first plate of grilled meat, Luffy had already stretched out his arm, grabbed the plate, and stuffed the whole piece of meat into his mouth, his cheeks puffed out like a hamster.

"Mmm! Delicious!" he mumbled indistinctly, grease dripping from the corner of his mouth.

……

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at the same time.

While the Straw Hat crew was enjoying the local delicacies of Gaya Island...

On the other side of the Grand Line, a war was breaking out that was enough to change the world.

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……

On an ordinary island.

Having just robbed the entire town and replenished their supplies, Blackbeard and his crew were carrying large and small bags as they walked through the town's streets.

"Hahaha..."

Blackbeard let out a wild laugh:

"Men, get ready, we're setting sail again!"

However, at that moment, a low and suppressed voice, as if squeezed out from between teeth, suddenly pierced through the background of the bustling market and clearly entered Blackbeard's ears.

"Hey, wait a minute, Teach."

"I've been looking for you for so long."

"Ok?"

Blackbeard paused, looking in the direction from which the sound came.

The next second, his pupils suddenly trembled, and his broad shoulders, carrying the supply bag, tensed instantly.

On the roof of a house they had just passed, a figure burning with fiery orange flames stood majestically, illuminating the afternoon sky with brilliance.

The figure was none other than Portgas D. Ace, the second division commander of Whitebeard's crew, who had been chasing after them after parting ways with the Straw Hat crew.