The natural system started off strong, but the navy finally reached its peak!

Doflamingo will be trapped in an unsolvable dead end.

He either chooses to protect his identity and status, or confronts the admiral head-on.

He could choose to preserve his underground factory and his connection with Kaido, and deal with the Straw Hat Pirates' sabotage.

Whichever side he chooses, he will face a devastating blow from the other side, and at the same time, he will completely offend Kaido, who has lost the supply of SMILE.

The Navy, the Worst Generation, the Four Emperors… pressure from three sides is descending simultaneously; this situation can be described as a decisive defeat.

After saying that, Gern leaned back in his chair and looked at Kuzan: "Now, do you still think his target is Kaido?"

The entire "evil drama" he orchestrated was actually a revenge plot; bringing down the emperor was merely a means to an end.

He merely cleverly used Kaido as a thread; the one he ultimately wanted to strangle was... Doflamingo.

Kuzan downed the remaining ale in his glass, set it down with a soft "thump," and looked at Gern.

"Oh dear... So, in this carefully crafted deadly trap, you're not the one playing the role of the Navy's sharpest 'blade,' are you, Gern?"

Gern shrugged, a look of "I'm helpless too" on his face, but his tone carried a hint of self-righteousness.

"There's nothing I can do about it; I'm currently also serving as a Navy Admiral."

If you're getting paid this salary, you have to do some work.

I'm not like some people who just pack up and quit.

The sarcastic tone in those words made Kuzan chuckle and shake his head. He then stood up again, his tall figure appearing even more imposing in the dim light of the tavern, carrying a hint of resolute aloofness.

"So it seems we're not going our separate ways this time." Kuzan straightened his clothes, his tone returning to its previous languidness.

"I have no interest in the Dressrosa farce."

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the entrance of the tavern.

Just as his hand was about to touch the doorknob, Gern's calm voice came from behind him, not loud, but clear and distinct.

"We've always been on the same path."

"So... don't actually go down a 'different path', Kuzan!"

Kuzan paused slightly, but didn't turn around; he simply let out a soft chuckle.

"Heh." He then pushed open the tavern door, and the afternoon sunlight instantly flooded in, outlining his figure in a halo.

Just as the door was about to close, a lazy voice drifted back, carrying a righteous sense of blatant whining.

"You pay the bill, because the homeless person has no money."

The conversation abruptly ended as the door closed.

Gern looked at the still slightly swaying wooden door, shook his head helplessly, and beckoned the bartender to pay the bill.

When he saw the delivery list for five or six cases of wine and food supplies, he was stunned.

"Damn it, that bastard..."

Chapter 541 Greenbit Island

The New World, Greenbit Island.

Doflamingo had already engaged in combat with Law, the two figures chasing each other through the dense, massive forest.

Trafalgar Law, fleeing ahead, looked grave and tried to create distance.

Meanwhile, Doflamingo, who was pursuing them, still wore his signature wild smile.

But the fine beads of cold sweat on his forehead betrayed his inner anxiety and pressure.

Luo had already vaguely sensed the danger in his plan.

Now, the Navy, led by "Skyquake" Gern himself, is eyeing the SMILE factory, and losing the SMILE factory means that he has also offended one of the Four Emperors, Kaido!

He can't afford to offend either of these two forces right now!

To make matters worse, an urgent message just came from a family member.

Some members of the Straw Hat crew have already arrived in Dressrosa, their own base!

"Fufufufu..." Doflamingo let out a low laugh, trying to dispel the unease in his heart.

Fortunately, the battle for the Flame-Flame Fruit in the arena attracted the attention of some of the Straw Hat crew members.

They are still enjoying the food, drinks, and entertainment on the island.

But this brief respite was fleeting, so he had to finish the job quickly and eliminate Luo here.

Reclaim the scientist Caesar, and... the heart in Law's hands!

"Lo!" Doflamingo shouted sharply, his five fingers suddenly spreading wide. "As agreed, I have arrived!"

The invisible threads, like slingshot blades, sliced ​​through the tree trunks blocking his path, heading straight for Luo's back.

"You should hand over Caesar and his heart!"

The two chased and fled, disappearing into the deeper woods in an instant.

Doflamingo has mastered the String-String Fruit ability to an unparalleled degree, his fingers flying across the page as he plays a death symphony.

The tree crashed down, its break as smooth as a mirror.

Almost invisible threads of light occasionally flashed in the air.

Deep cut marks were left on the ground and tree trunk.

Luo appeared to be struggling to cope with the intense offensive.

He began to deploy "ROOM," performing a short-range teleportation, and swung his demonic sword, "The Demon's Cry."

They attempt to cut the incoming threads or use the "scalpel" to fight back.

"Injection - Shoot!" He found an opening and teleported a boulder towards Doflamingo.

Unfortunately, Doflamingo's combat experience and control over his Devil Fruit powers ultimately prevailed.

Countless tiny threads, barely perceptible to the naked eye, were laid out around the possible landing point of Luo's teleportation.

As Luo once again used "ROOM" to dodge a deadly super whip strike, his figure appeared beside a giant tree in an instant.

"Gotcha!!" Doflamingo grinned maliciously, his finger snapping out of his grasp!

"Whoosh!" Countless transparent threads that were originally lurking in the air and among the branches and leaves suddenly tightened.

In an instant, it wrapped around Luo's limbs and torso, binding him to the rough tree trunk in an extremely humiliating position!

"Ugh, ah!!"

The silk threads dug deep into his flesh, and the pain and immense binding force made it almost impossible for Luo to breathe; he nearly dropped the Ghost Crying Sword from his hand.

Doflamingo gave Law no chance to break free or activate his ability again, and followed closely behind.

Using the pull of the silk thread, he leaped into the air and delivered a powerful kick to Luo's chest!

"Bang!!" The enormous impact snapped Luo and the giant tree behind him together!

Amidst the flying sawdust, Luo groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from his mouth, as he was kicked backward and crashed heavily onto the open ground opposite.

Before he could recover from this heavy blow, Doflamingo had already descended upon him like a crow on a plane.

His knee slammed into his abdomen, and his right hand gripped his neck tightly, pinning him firmly to the ground.

Doflamingo crouched down, his sunglasses reflecting dappled sunlight through the forest, obscuring the murderous intent in his eyes.

But that icy, chilling voice clearly reached Luo's ears.

"I don't have time to play this game with you anymore, Luo."

"Hand over Caesar and his heart... or I'll snap your neck right now!"

He was pinned to the ground by Doflamingo, his neck gripped by an iron clamp.

Instead of showing fear, Koro let out a hoarse, cold laugh: "Cough... You won't kill me... Caesar's heart is still in my hands!"

“That’s right! Dover! You need to calm down!” Caesar Cullen, who was hiding behind a rock not far away and only dared to peek out halfway, immediately chimed in.

"My heart...my heart is still in that bastard Traman's hands!"

Doflamingo completely ignored Caesar's cries, grinned, and deftly moved the five fingers of his free left hand.

Almost invisible threads, like living tentacles, quickly burrowed into Luo's clothes, searching and pulling.

Soon, he carefully pulled out a heart wrapped in a transparent film and pulsating slightly, and placed it in his palm.

"Fufufu..." Doflamingo looked at the heart in his palm and let out a smug chuckle. "Now... it's gone!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Luo forced a sarcastic tone. "Are you so sure... this one is?"

He was gambling, betting that Doflamingo wouldn't dare risk Caesar's life, and desperately trying to buy time.

Unfortunately, he didn't know that the precious time he had gained through his desperate maneuvering here was not effectively utilized by the Straw Hat crew in Dressrosa.

Some of them are enjoying the feast and the revelry of the arena.

Seeing Law's seemingly fearless demeanor despite being restrained, Doflamingo's brows furrowed tightly.

A hint of doubt flashed through my mind, but I was mostly furious at being mocked.

Without further ado, he tightened his grip on Luo's neck with his right hand, while simultaneously manipulating the silk threads with his left hand, and forcefully squeezed the heart!

"Ugh!" Caesar outside let out an exaggerated scream, clutching his chest and rolling on the ground.

However, aside from Caesar's somewhat exaggerated performance, the crushed heart itself...

Neither Luo, who was being choked, showed any of the expected pain reactions.

Upon seeing this, Doflamingo's expression instantly darkened.

“Fake.” He practically spat out the words through clenched teeth.

The anger of being fooled instantly overwhelmed his reason, his eyes blazed with murderous intent, and the veins on his hand gripping Luo's neck bulged as he prepared to use the most cruel methods to interrogate him.

At this critical moment

"ROOM!" Luo shouted, using the last bit of strength and space in his body.

A hemispherical transparent space instantly unfolded around him!

Slaughterhouse!

Whoosh! A flash of light!

The next second, Law, pinned down by Doflamingo, along with his signature spotted beanie...

The demon sword "Kikoku" that had fallen to the side, and even Caesar Cullen, who was still rolling around on the ground not far away, all vanished in an instant!

Doflamingo felt a void beneath him; the prey he had once firmly controlled had vanished without a trace.

He looked up abruptly, his Observation Haki instantly detecting Law's figure and Caesar, whom he had taken away.

They have already appeared on the eastern shore of the distant beach, and are frantically fleeing towards the Straw Hat crew's Thousand Sunny, which is anchored there!

Doflamingo slowly stood up, dusted off his coat, and looked terribly grim.

"You can't run away!"

Chapter 542 Doflamingo Overwhelms Everyone

"call....."

Luo raced frantically through the woods, his chest heaving, as he frantically activated "ROOM: Slaughterhouse".

Her figure flickered and shifted position constantly behind the trees and rocks, thus increasing the distance between herself and the man behind her.

This is also why he had been holding back and conserving his energy.

Because the physical exertion from using 'slaughterhouses' on a large scale is terrifying.

Law's original plan was to lure the enraged Doflamingo to the designated single bridge ahead.

Use the terrain and your remaining strength to make a final desperate struggle and create enough chaos.

Then, at the last possible moment, they used the remaining time difference to instantly transfer to the Thousand Sunny, which was anchored on the east coast.

At that time, thanks to the Sunny's maneuverability, it will be highly likely to shake off the pursuit and set sail for distant lands.