Chapter 376 Information for Sengoku
"..."
Although he didn't know where Nicholas had heard this thing, Rosinante remained silent in the face of Nicholas's words.
Nicholas was also a little curious looking at Rosinante's still calm and lazy look.
"Speaking of which, according to the Script, shouldn't you answer Big Scallop?"
"Where did you hear that from!?"
The cigarette in Rosinante's mouth fell directly to the Ground. At this moment, his Inner Thoughts were in turmoil. If the Little Rice Fruit before only surprised him a little, then the Big Scallop in Nicholas's mouth made him panic.
After all, only he and Sengoku knew this Contact Code, and even the Navy didn't have it on file. How could this Weapon in front of him know it?
As for saying Nicholas is also Sengoku's Undercover Agent, Corazon was the first to disbelieve it. After all, is it possible to be an Undercover Agent to Nicholas's extent?
Maybe in a one-on-one fight, even Sengoku could be defeated!
"Where I heard it from is not important. What's important is Lieutenant Commander Little Rice Fruit, shouldn't you greet your superior when you see him?"
Nicholas said with a mysterious Look. For this kind of Thing that cultivates sentiment, it is still very pleasant.
Indeed, everyone is a hermit.
"What exactly do you want to do!?"
Rosinante directly drew the Flintlock Gun from his Waist and looked at Nicholas with a serious Face.
The other party was not only able to know the Code Name he used to contact Sengoku privately, but even knew his Military Rank in the Navy Headquarters. This made Rosinante's heart sink to the Seabed. This also meant that Nicholas's Intelligence Network had not only infiltrated the Navy Headquarters.
It's even possible that Mr. Sengoku's every Action is under this Weapon's surveillance.
"I am the Butter Knight, sent by Senbei Crackers Admiral to assist you."
Nicholas still said Seriously.
Bang!
Facing Nicholas's Words, Rosinante directly chose to shoot.
"Rosinante, you really can't take a joke."
Nicholas pinched the hot Lead Bullet with his Finger and looked at Rosinante.
"Corazon, Lieutenant Commander of the Navy Headquarters, Navy number: 01746, do you want me to continue?"
Facing Nicholas's Words, Rosinante, or more accurately, Corazon, put down the Gun in his hand.
Jora and Gladius, who were lying stiffly on the Ground beside them, also had a Face of disbelief. They really couldn't believe that this Young Master's younger brother who had been lost for many years was actually an Undercover Agent sent by the Navy.
"Rosinante, you Weapon! How dare you betray Young Master!"
Jora angrily cursed at Rosinante. In their opinion, Doflamingo was incredibly tolerant of his Younger Brother, and would not even blame him for failing missions or causing trouble for the Family.
Nicholas directly stepped forward and kicked Jora's Head.
"Isn't it good to lie down quietly?"
After speaking, he kicked Gladius next to him again.
If he didn't want to extract the Devil Fruit of these two Weapons, Nicholas would have solved them long ago.
"What exactly do you want to do? Nicholas?"
Corazon looked at Jora and Gladius who had fainted and said to Nicholas.
"Ah, I just want you to help me bring Words to Sengoku, what he sees may not be so invincible."
Nicholas turned his Head and looked towards the direction of the Red Line and said.
Corazon had a Face of confusion, not knowing what Nicholas was talking about, what was not so invincible?
Seeming to see Corazon's confusion, Nicholas continued, "You don't need to know, just tell Sengoku these Words, and he will understand himself. Also, leave Dress Rosa after tonight.
Your Strength is really not suitable for Undercover Work. Or is it that Sengoku doesn't know Doflamingo's Personality, or do you not know Doflamingo's Personality either?
If you really anger Doffy, even you will die."
After speaking, Nicholas ignored Corazon who was pondering in place, turned around and walked towards the Iron Cage imprisoning the Tontatta Tribe.
With a wave of his hand, the Iron Cage that bound the Tontatta Tribe shattered in response.
The Tontatta Tribe who escaped from the Iron Cage quickly gathered together, vigilantly looking at Nicholas in front of them.
For them, who were simple, it was obvious that the Thing of the entire tribe being almost wiped out before made them full of vigilance against these Human adults.
"Sir Human adult, thank you for your help. The Tontatta Tribe will remember your Favor."
King Gan Qiao of the Tontatta Tribe, who was being supported, walked out tremblingly from the small People and said Seriously to Nicholas.
"It seems that because of this Thing, the friendliness that Roland had accumulated for Humans in your hearts has been completely exhausted."
Looking at Gan Qiao's respectful Manner and the faint estrangement in his Words, Nicholas couldn't help but sigh and say.
Originally, with the help of Roland and the King Riku royal Family, the Tontatta Tribe's perception of Humans was still good, but with the Action of the Donquixote Family this time, the relationship between the two became worse again.
After all, even the simplest Weapon will become vigilant if they are tricked many times in a row.
Hearing Nicholas's Words, Gan Qiao asked with a Face of surprise, "Eh? Do you know Roland?"
"I don't know him. After all, that Weapon has been dead for who knows how many years."
Nicholas said with a strange expression. The two People are completely from two Eras. Wouldn't it be a little strange if he knew Roland?
After hearing the News that Roland was wrongly executed, a group of Tontatta Tribe immediately covered their Faces and wept bitterly, as if they had suddenly learned that their best Friend had died bearing a grievance.
"...After that, in the 100 years of blank History, we don't know what changes happened, but the World was full of Turmoil, and even the Donquixote Family left Dress Rosa.
After that, a new King appeared in Dress Rosa. He learned that our Tontatta Tribe had been enslaved by the Donquixote Family in the Underground for hundreds of years, engaged in inhuman labor. He shed Tears and apologized to us."
"After the apology, the new King also took Action, which was Atonement. After that, our Tontatta Tribe no longer needed to labor and could freely take the Necessities of Life in this Country."
"When People found that their Things had disappeared, the King used Fairy Prank to appease the Citizens and let the Fairy Legend spread in the Country."
"The Country ruled by the tolerant and benevolent Riku Family is never stingy when assisting neighboring countries in Crisis. Although the Country is not very wealthy, it is indeed a beautiful Country where People live and work in peace and contentment.
Until two days ago, a group of People suddenly broke in, one who could control sticky Liquid, one who could control Rock. We were caught by those two Weapons who could use Strange Arts of the Human adults..."
Seeing that Gan Qiao was still going to continue rambling, Nicholas finally couldn't help but interrupt Gan Qiao's Words.
"Actually, I express my sympathy for the Tontatta Tribe's encounter, but I mainly came to seek the help of your Tontatta Tribe's Princess Mansherry."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 377 First-Tier Gatekeeper
Dorag!
The people who suddenly appeared in Dress Rosa were Nicholas and Dorag, which was something Doflamingo had not expected!
At this moment, he was looking at Dorag across the Street with a smile.
Diamante, who was tightly gripping his Longsword in his hand, looked at Dorag in the distance and couldn't help but remind, "Young Master, we are in big trouble."
Señor Pink, the Suit-wearing man with a Cigarette in his mouth, exhaled a puff of Smoke, took the Cigarette from his mouth, threw it on the ground, and stomped it out with his foot, his Complexion becoming serious.
And Lao G, Trebol, and Pica on the side were also all on high alert as if facing a great enemy.
A person's reputation is like the shadow of a tree. As the World Government's top three major enemies, they couldn't afford to be careless.
"Dorag, huh..."
Seeing the person in front of him, Doflamingo smiled wryly, then touched his hair and said, "Dorag, how about a Transaction?"
Dorag sized him up and down, and said, "Transaction?"
"That's right, a Transaction. In this World, there are no eternal Enemies, and no eternal Friends, only Profit." Doflamingo looked at Dorag and smiled faintly.
In his opinion, as long as he knew what the other party needed, then to a certain extent he could Co-opt the other party, and even use them.
"Hey, what are you saying! Lord, don't believe that guy's Words!"
Hearing Doflamingo's Words, Scarlet immediately became unhappy, glaring at Doflamingo. If Dorag were persuaded by Doflamingo, wouldn't they be finished?
Relying on them, who were as weak as chickens, to fight against the Officers of the Donquixote Family?
"What can you offer?"
Dorag spoke indifferently under the unbelievable Gaze of Scarlet and Violet.
"Fuffuffuffuffu..."
When Doflamingo heard Dorag's Words, not only was there no joy, but his Form gradually tensed up, and sharp Silk Threads appeared in his hand, ready to Battle at any moment.
And the other Family Members around him also all prepared for Battle after Doflamingo entered a Battle State.
Looking at the tense Donquixote Family crowd, Dorag stared at Doflamingo and said, "So this is your Sincerity? As expected, not all Pirates are trustworthy."
"Fuffuffuffuffu, there's no choice. Facing a Monster like you, if I don't go Full Power, I might get swallowed whole, skin and bone."
Doflamingo smiled indifferently and looked at Dorag. He already knew through the conversation that there was no room for Negotiation between the two sides. His idea of occupying and Controling Dress Rosa was completely contrary to Dorag's Revolutionary Army policy.
As for what Dorag asked earlier about what he could offer, in Doflamingo's view, it was more about wanting to know the Donquixote Family's wealth. After all, weighing a pig before slaughtering it is basic procedure, isn't it?
Doflamingo stared at Dorag for a while, and finally put away his Battle State, shaking his head:
"It seems we have no Fate for cooperation, hahaha, let's go."
Saying this, he was about to turn around, and then remembered something, and said, "Don't worry, Dorag, since you and Nicholas, two Monsters, have come to Dress Rosa, then I will definitely give up on this place. After all, I don't want to be targeted by the World Government. Later, I will send a thousand Armaments as a Gift of apology."
"And the Princess of Dress Rosa, don't think that these two guys can save Dress Rosa.
You have to be careful. In the eyes of the World Government, anything related to these two guys will be on their Retaliation list. The Cruel Degree of the World Government is far beyond your expectations."
"You don't need to worry about that, Doflamingo."
As the Sound rang out, Nicholas's Figure appeared on the Architecture rooftop next to them.
Following the direction of the Sound, Doflamingo suddenly turned his head to look.
Then he saw Nicholas standing on the rooftop beside him, and the two uniquely shaped Devil Fruit in his hand.
Instantly, the Veins on his Forehead bulged directly. Obviously, he recognized that the two Devil Fruit in Nicholas's hand were Jora's Art Fruit and Gladius's Bomb-Bomb Fruit.
Since the Devil Fruit appeared in Nicholas's hands, then the fate of Jora and Gladius is naturally self-evident.
Moreover, Rosinante was also very likely killed along with them.
The two of them just stared at each other like this, the Atmosphere seemed a bit heavy.
Señor took out the Flintlock Gun hanging at his Waist, Pica's sturdy Body began to show Rock patterns, Lao G took a fighting stance, and even Trebol raised his cane, aiming it at Nicholas.
And the women behind Dorag, as well as Scarlet and Violet, swallowed their saliva and clenched their Fists.
Obviously, this imminent Battle made them very flustered.
Although the Donquixote Family looked menacing, they were slow to act.
It seemed that the other side only had two people, and they had six, but Doflamingo knew that the Pirate World was never about numbers.
Lao G, Pica, Diamante, Trebol, and Señor on their side combined might not be enough to fight against either of the two on the other side.
Once the two sides really started Battle, then today would be the day of the Donquixote Family's destruction. Monsters can only be countered by Monsters.
It can be said that Doflamingo at this time was indeed a bit regretful. Why was he in such a hurry to eat the String-String Fruit back then? Although the String-String Fruit brought him great Power at the time.
But if he had chosen other more Powerful Fruit, such as a Logia Type or a Mythical Zoan type, with his Talent, could he also have become one of those Powerful Figure standing at the top of the Grand Line!
On the Grand Line, Strength is king after all!
However, just leaving in such a dejected manner, Doflamingo really couldn't swallow this breath. So, he glared, and with a boom, a tyrannical Aura swept out from Doflamingo's Body, seemingly wanting to destroy everything blocking the Aura's advance. Instantly, the Ordinary People around him rolled their Eyes and all fell down.
Conqueror's Haki!
Facing the overwhelming Conqueror's Haki Aura, Dorag and Nicholas both remained expressionless, as if what was rushing towards them was not Conqueror's Haki, which only appears in one out of millions of people on the Grand Line, but a gentle breeze brushing their Face.
Doflamingo's Conqueror's Haki is considered very powerful on the Grand Line!
But compared to what Nicholas had faced before, whether it was Rocks, Whitebeard, Roger, Golden Lion, Sengoku, or even Kaido and Big Mom, it was incomparable.
"Tsk, Little Don, your Conqueror's Haki... is still a bit lacking in Cooking Heat. Is it because you overly rely on your Devil Fruit Ability, leading to neglect in Haki Development?"
Nicholas faced the impact of Conqueror's Haki, squinting his Eyes as he looked at Doflamingo.
On the Grand Line, the Strongest who can stand at the top each have their own characteristics. Just like among the Great Pirate, Whitebeard is number one in Destructive Power. Destructive Power and Attack Power are two different things. Attack Power is the performance in Battle, while Destructive Power is the ability to cause large-scale destruction like a Natural Disaster at any time.
Roger is Haki. Without Fruit, but relying on his Haki that overlooks the Grand Line, he firmly ranks among the top Powerful Figure on the Grand Line. Similar to him is Garp in the Marines, both of whom rely purely on extreme Haki to conquer the World.
Kaido's Physique is unparalleled. The Oni Tribe Physique, coupled with the Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon Fruit, further maximizes his Defense and Physique.
Charlotte Linlin, who has now fallen out of the first echelon, relies on her innate Monstrous Strength and her invulnerable Skin. As for the Soul-Soul Fruit, its enhancement to her is not too much, and it even hinders Charlotte Linlin to a certain extent.
Doflamingo has to be said to have played the String-String Fruit to its full potential, but the Fruit's upper limit is there. As for what timeline or causal line, that's complete nonsense.
And although his Conqueror's Haki is very strong, it is clearly not at the level of Conqueror's Haki Coating.
If Doflamingo could master Conqueror's Haki Coating, and combine it with his awakened String-String Fruit, he might have a chance to join the ranks of First-Tier Gatekeeper.
Instead of still being a First-Tier Gatekeeper like he is now, and even more than ten years later.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 378 Action
"Fufufu~ I'm not one of those Monsters on the Grand Line..."
Doflamingo restrained the Smile that usually hung on his Face, coldly looking at the Wound on Nicholas's waist and abdomen, a hint of Killing Intent flashed in the Eyes behind his Sunglasses.
Obviously, the death of the Family Crew Member made him somewhat unable to let go. For him, who had personally killed his own Old Man, he had transferred more of his Emotion for Family to the Family Crew Members.
"With such an Injury, an Ordinary Person should already be dead."
Doflamingo's Killing Intent surged, it could even be said that if Dorag wasn't by his Side, he would have already taken action without hesitation. After all, the Crew Members in the Family basically all mastered Armament Haki and could pose a Threat to Nicholas.
In addition, Nicholas had previously been seriously injured by that Existence in Mary Geoise, he was not without an Opportunity to kill Nicholas!
Originally, according to his Personality, he was unwilling to start a conflict with a Weapon like Nicholas, but when he saw Jora and Gladius's Devil Fruit Ability, his Thought of killing Nicholas became extremely strong.
"Oh, you want to kill me that much? Then now is a golden Opportunity, after all, my Injury has not yet healed, but if you want to kill me, relying on those Trash Fish and Shrimp beside you won't work, Dofla."
Nicholas said jokingly, looking at Doflamingo who was forcefully suppressing himself.
It can be said that another Element to becoming a Top-Tier Powerhouse besides Strength is Mentality.
Just like Monkey D. Luffy, no matter who you are, he will just go up and fight.
Although many times he would have been beaten to near death if it weren't for the Protagonist Halo, his Strength improvement was visible to the naked eye.
Luffy after the Battle of Onigashima, it is estimated that he would almost instantly kill Ming without any suspense.
And Doflamingo's Mentality is not good, even Kaido's Title alone can make him extremely Apprehensive. Counting the Seven Warlords of the Sea, how many are as Apprehensive of the Four Emperors as Doflamingo?
Even Moria, who was almost killed by Kaido, would fight back against Kaido if he was not convinced. Later, in order to find Absalom, he dared to go to the Hideout of Blackbeard, the Four Emperors Pirate Grand Fleet Admiral, Alone.
As for Crocodile, it goes without saying, his performance in the war at Marineford already explained Everything.
And one of the ways to become a Powerful Figure is to not be afraid of Battle, and constantly hone Combat Skills and polish Haki to become stronger in Battle, but how many times has Doflamingo challenged the Four Emperors since his debut, let alone fought against characters of the same level?
"Fufufu... You can Insult me, but you cannot Insult my Family!"
"Oh? You, a Person who personally killed your own Old Man, are worthy of talking about Family?"
The many concerns in his heart before could no longer restrain Doflamingo's strong Killing Intent.
"Nicholas!"
Veins bulged on his Forehead, Doflamingo's Gaze fell on Nicholas.
"Actually, letting you leave is not impossible, just hand over Pica to us."
Nicholas's Gaze suddenly turned to Pica and said jokingly, he was indeed somewhat tempted by Pica's Fruit.
"Fufufu... Nicholas, it seems you are determined to keep me here!"
Doflamingo slightly raised his head, looking at Nicholas who was striding towards him with icy Killing Intent in his Eyes.
The intentions and Killing Intent of both sides were almost undisguised.
"It's just a Subordinate, if he's gone, you can just find another one, why bother risking your Life?"
Nicholas had no Resolve to be a villain at all, and was still trying to enlighten Doflamingo there.
"Then what if I ask you to hand over Vistad?"
Doflamingo's Line of Sight swept over Nicholas's Body wrapped in Bandage, and then his five fingers quietly hooked.
"Sure..."
Nicholas said with a strange Complexion, "But are you sure you can beat Vistad? Don't get killed by him then."
Doflamingo: ...
Hearing Nicholas's ridicule, Doflamingo was even more determined to kill the 'weak' Nicholas here.
He was not sure if he would have such an Opportunity again in the future after losing the Opportunity to take action when Nicholas was seriously injured.
How much of Nicholas's Strength at this time could be compared to his Peak Period? Fifty percent? Or even less than thirty percent?
"Dorag, are those guys over there no problem for you? Consider it a Favor I owe you."
Nicholas turned his head and said to Dorag, his Strength had declined relatively seriously now, dealing with Doflamingo alone was no problem, but if there were a few other Weapons added, it would still be a bit troublesome.
This was also the Reason why he asked Dorag to accompany him, after all, with Dorag around, he wouldn't accidentally capsize on the Grand Line.
"Okay, no problem."
...
Doflamingo stared intently at Nicholas and Dorag who were walking straight towards him.
The Distance between the two sides was closing.
Nicholas's Long Sword appeared in his Hand, and he strode towards Doflamingo.
"Fufufufu, as expected of a Monster, even with such serious Injuries, his Aura is still so terrifying..."
Doflamingo did not feel any sense of approaching danger at all, and a habitual annoying Smile appeared on his Face.
Almost at the same time as his Words fell, Doflamingo's right fingertip kept shaking, and the Parasite String connected to Scarlet and others flashed with Luster in the Light.
"Ah, what's going on! My Body is out of Control!"
"My Hand!"
...
"Quickly get out of the way..."
Scarlet, feeling her Body uncontrollably drawing out her Longsword and rushing straight towards Nicholas and Dorag's Back, shouted in terror at Nicholas and Dorag.
Scarlet and others who were controlled by Doflamingo looked panicked. From their heads, backs of their necks, Shoulders and other Places, Parasite Strings could be seen.
"Dofla, you really like to play these childish tricks."
"So what will you do? Kill these guys?"
Doflamingo grinned coldly.
Nicholas did not speak, and with a wave of his Hand, he slashed out a Sword towards the Side.
The Wave Slash filled with dangerous Radiance, carved out a deep Crack on the Ground, and disappeared into the Architecture in the blink of an eye.
"Eh, I can move again."
"Too scary, just now..."
...
Looking at the Puppets who had broken free from Control, Doflamingo let out a Laughter.
"Fufufu... What a terrifying Weapon, not only is his Devil Fruit Ability Pervert, but even his Swordsmanship is so strong."
Doflamingo said with Apprehension, just now it was Nicholas's Sword that cut off his Parasite String.
"It's not that I'm too strong, but that you are too weak. Your Parasite String can only deal with those guys who don't even have Haki. Those little tricks are useless in Battle with Powerful Figures."
This is also the Limitation of Parasite String. Dealing with People weaker than oneself, it can be said to be invincible, and even turn the opponent into one's own Marionette, allowing oneself to manipulate them, but if you encounter a Strongest.
This trick is not very useful at all, just like if Kaido is parasitized by Parasite String, can Doflamingo Control him?
Electric Light flickered Underfoot of Nicholas, and then the whole Person almost Instantaneous Movement to Doflamingo's Back, and at the same time, the Long Sword in his Hand slashed towards Doflamingo.
In less than 0.003 seconds.
Doflamingo decisively launched a Counterattack against Nicholas.
Thousand Arrows Piercing Heart: Feather Strike String!
The Ground, which had been assimilated by Doflamingo's Ability in secret, suddenly rose up with thousands of Thin Strings entwined with Armament Haki.
The opening move was a killing move without Reserve Strength!
Thousands of Thin Strings entwined with Armament Haki, like Flamingo's Wings, surrounded and Thrust towards Nicholas from the left and right sides.
If this move hits.
Nicholas will be instantly pierced into a Honeycomb.
It can be said that Doflamingo was also Gambling, Gambling that Nicholas was unwilling to risk being seriously injured again and slash that Sword at himself.
And obviously, Doflamingo won the Gamble.
Thousands of Thin Strings entwined with Armament Haki all Thrust into empty air, and there was still a lingering Electric Light jumping in these Thin Strings.
(End of this Chapter)
Chapter 379 Appreciation
Doflamingo's Thousand Arrows Piercing Heart: Feather Strike String, imbued with chilling Killing Intent, struck nothing but air as Nicholas vanished.
Bang, bang, bang...! Like thousands of Bullets fired simultaneously, countless Thin Strings wrapped in Armament Haki instantly pulverized the Building behind, raising a large Dust Cloud.
Almost the instant Doflamingo's Thousand Arrows Piercing Heart: Feather Strike String missed, Lightning flashed again in the Air.
Nicholas, long accustomed to this rapid attack style, was already prepared with a counter Ability.
Lightning Slash! Nicholas swung his Long Sword down, dazzling Thunder crackling along the Blade Light, and with lightning speed, slashed towards Doflamingo's Head.
Doflamingo's Pupil constricted as he watched the Long Sword slash down. This Slash was simply too fast, so fast that he had no Time to Counterattack.
Just as the Long Sword was about to strike Doflamingo's Body, suddenly his Body abruptly plummeted downwards, narrowly avoiding Nicholas's Slash.
And beneath Doflamingo, Señor's Figure was slowly disappearing; it was he who had saved Doflamingo at the critical moment.
Doflamingo, half his Body sinking into the Ground beneath him, immediately after dodging Nicholas's Slash, slammed his Left Hand hard onto the Ground.
Instantly, the Ground beneath him transformed into a White Wave tide, continuously chasing after Nicholas in the Sky.
Immediately following, Doflamingo, looking at Nicholas in the Sky, raised his Right Hand Index Finger and curled the other Fingers, firing Bullet String created from his fingertip at high speed towards Nicholas like a Gun, aiming directly at Nicholas's Vital point.
Bang, bang...! More than ten Bullet Strings composed of strings shot towards Nicholas. However, Nicholas easily dodged them with a few flashes.
While evading the Bullet String, Nicholas casually swung his Long Sword, severing the White Strings tide that rushed straight at him.
Immediately, he turned his Body, and with the Long Sword in his hand, directly unleashed a Conqueror's Kingdom Slash towards Doflamingo below.
A cylindrical Shockwave formed in front of the Blade, then, like a falling comet, smashed towards Doflamingo.
Facing the incoming Conqueror's Shockwave, Doflamingo's Figure suddenly drifted backward.
Thin Strings, pre-positioned on the Birdcage, pulled Doflamingo out of the Conqueror's Kingdom's attack range.
The Conqueror's Shockwave landed on the Ground, instantly triggering a violent Explosion.
"Injuries really do affect performance." Nicholas muttered to himself, watching Doflamingo who had dodged his Attack.
If he were in his prime, Doflamingo probably wouldn't even have Time to React to that Conqueror's Kingdom Slash just now.
Wild Wave White Strings! Doflamingo's Eyes were cold, and the tide of White Strings beneath his feet, composed of thousands upon thousands of strings, surged and swept towards Nicholas in the Sky like raging waves.
"This is what a proper Battle is like, starting with all kinds of Ultimate Moves without holding back." Nicholas raised an eyebrow, looking at the Armament Haki on the Wild Wave White Strings' crest.
This has the vibe of a Sea Overlord; otherwise, if we started fighting with small Skills and Moves, it would Feel like giving someone a lesson and handing them experience points.
If those Weapons had this kind of Resolve when fighting Luffy, he probably wouldn't have even made it out of Loguetown.
"But still not enough." Nicholas smiled slightly, then swung his Blade again, unleashing several Conqueror's Kingdom Slashes towards the Wild Wave White Strings and Doflamingo.
"Is this Weapon a Monster?!" The Radiant white light of the Conqueror's Kingdom's Shockwave reflected in Doflamingo's Sunglasses.
Causing Doflamingo to curse inwardly a few times. The Wild Wave White Strings, wrapped in Armament Color and like raging waves, collided in the Sky with the successive Conqueror's Shockwaves in the blink of an eye.
Even the Wild Wave White Strings, wrapped in a large amount of Armament Haki, were still shattered in the Process of colliding with the Conqueror's Shockwaves.
Countless broken Thin Strings, like heavy snow, were swept past Doflamingo by the Residual Power of the Conqueror's Shockwave, sticking to his Face and his flashy pink Coat.
As the Aftershock of the two Moves colliding dissipated, Doflamingo quickly began to pinpoint Nicholas's Position.
"Damn it..." When he found Nicholas, Doflamingo's Sunglasses already reflected the Long Sword slashing towards him.
Shield White Strings! In this critical moment, Doflamingo crossed his arms, and several massive intersecting lines emerged from the Ground, forming a 'Shield' covered in Armament Color.
The Long Sword slashed onto the White Strings intersection. Crack! Although Doflamingo had covered the Shield White Strings with Armament Haki, Armament Haki also has levels, and clearly his Armament Haki was not as high level as Nicholas's Armament Haki.
The Defense formed by Shield White Strings failed to withstand the Power of Nicholas's Slash, and was instantly severed directly through the middle.
And the Aftershock of the Slash also struck Doflamingo's Chest. This made him feel as if he had been hit hard, and his entire Body smashed heavily into the Building Complex behind him like a meteor.
Bang! The impact force from Doflamingo's Body smashing into it destroyed a large area of Buildings.
Doflamingo lay supine in the Ruins, streaks of Blood flowing from the Corner of his Mouth.
"What a truly Despair-inducing Gap in Strength..." Feeling the feedback from his Body Interior, Doflamingo's heart couldn't help but chill.
He could Feel that Nicholas's Strength had definitely been greatly weakened, but even facing such a Nicholas, he still seemed to have no Ability to Resistance.
This Feel made him feel as if he had returned to that time more than ten years ago, when he, having lost his Status as a Celestial Dragon, faced the attacks of those rioters, and when he was refused reentry to the Holy Land while carrying his father Homing's Head.
"Fufufufu... what's wrong with me?" Doflamingo chuckled self-deprecatingly, then raised his hand to wipe away the Bloodstains from the Corner of his Mouth.
In the Sky. Nicholas looked down at Doflamingo condescendingly.
In fact, he didn't really want to kill Doflamingo, after all, although the other party's Strength wasn't great, his Ability was quite good; otherwise, he wouldn't have become a King of the Underworld.
He was even able to find the Operation Fruit and Flare-Flare Fruit before the World Government, and even Gilder Tesoro's Gold-Gold Fruit was snatched from the Donquixote Family's Auction House.
"Let's finish this quickly." Nicholas muttered to himself in his heart, then, Sword in hand, shot towards Doflamingo in the Ruins like an Arrow.
Doflamingo looked up, Red Light surging in his Eyes, Observation Haki operating at high speed.
But what filled him with Despair was that although his Observation Haki could capture Nicholas's Trajectory, it couldn't lock onto Nicholas; his Speed was simply too fast!
But since he couldn't capture him, then—Sea Plain: White Wave! Doflamingo pressed his Right Hand down, transforming the entire Ground into an ocean of rolling, surging waves formed of strings, the Waves formed of strings continuously reaching towards the Sky, as if to entangle all Creatures on the 'Sea Surface'.
Facing the White Strings ocean that seemed to want to entangle and strangle everything, Nicholas showed no fear.
With a flash of his Figure, he easily dodged the Wave's entanglement. When he encountered something he really couldn't avoid, he simply used a Sword!
Chi—! A sharp Blade Light flashed and disappeared. The constantly surging, turbulent string waves were suddenly torn apart from within.
After shattering the string waves, Nicholas and Doflamingo, who was behind the string waves, met eyes, and then he unleashed a Sword Slash.
Doflamingo's Eyes narrowed slightly, and while quickly retreating backwards, he directly pulled his hands apart vertically in front of him, five Silk Threads soaked in Armament Color stretched horizontally in front of him.
The Long Sword intersected with the Silk Threads. Like a saw tooth rubbing against a steel bar, accompanied by a piercing sound, a large amount of Sparks burst open, and at the same Time, the Silk Threads in his hands bent like a bowstring.
Boom! Accompanied by a loud bang, the two pulled apart again.
The two's gazes intertwined in the Sky. However, in Doflamingo's Eyes was Apprehension, while in Nicholas's Eyes was appreciation.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 380: The Actor
Feeling the pressure from Nicholas, Doflamingo's expression turned gloomy.
He knew very well that if Nicholas wasn't injured right now.
Then, in a confrontation with Nicholas, he would definitely be easily defeated by Nicholas without any power to resist.
Thinking of this, Doflamingo immediately looked to the side at the Family Officers who were struggling to fight Dorag.
He suddenly realized.
If he couldn't end this Battle before Dorag finished off the Family Officers, then... the one who would fall here in this Battle would undoubtedly be him.
Doflamingo "saw" Diamante and Trebol beside him constantly being cut by sharp Wind Blades in a Hurricane and struggling to resist, and saw Lao G desperately unleashing Earth Elder Fist but unable to even touch Dorag's Figure.
If it weren't for Pica's Fruit, using a large amount of Rock to interfere with Dorag, the Battle over there would almost have been decided already.
Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Nicholas raise his idle Left Hand and make a gesture of firing a Gun at him.
"!"
Doflamingo's heart jumped in alarm.
Bang bang--!
Nicholas slightly raised his Finger and fired several Guns at Doflamingo in succession.
One after another Thunder Bullets emitting a faint blue Radiance, at an extremely fast Speed, pierced through the Air and struck Doflamingo's Body.
But because Doflamingo timely deployed Armament Haki Defense, the Thunder Bullets did not pierce through his Body.
But the impact force of the Thunder Bullets, like Heavy Punches hitting Doflamingo's Chest and limbs.
At the same time, the paralyzing effect of the Thunder Bullets also made Doflamingo miserable.
"Wah..." As the Sound of Thunder Bullets exploding echoed, Doflamingo was directly sent flying backward, and the Blood he spat out from his mouth directly scattered into the Sky.
"Lightning Flash Step."
Nicholas, who launched the Attack, when he saw the Scene of Doflamingo flying backward, accompanied by a flash of Lightning Light in the Air, his entire Figure disappeared.
And in Doflamingo's vision, when Nicholas reappeared, he had already arrived In front of him.
Looking at the suddenly appearing Nicholas, a shocked expression appeared on Doflamingo's Face, and at the same time he desperately mobilized his Body to try to block Nicholas's next Strike, but the paralyzing effect brought by the previous Thunder Bullets made his Body difficult to Control.
*Whoosh*--!
The Long Sword in Nicholas's Hand, carrying a fierce Sword momentum, unhesitatingly slashed towards Doflamingo's Chest.
Although there was still a Distance between the two, under Nicholas's Speed, this Sword was almost instantaneous, directly slashing onto Doflamingo's Chest.
However, the Scene of Doflamingo being cut into two pieces by a Sword did not happen.
Instead, Doflamingo, who had been slashed, suddenly transformed his entire Body into Silk Threads and quickly wrapped upwards around the Long Sword in Nicholas's Hand, and took the opportunity to wrap around Nicholas's Arm.
As Doflamingo turned into Silk Threads, another Doflamingo below was revealed. And the Doflamingo who originally had a shocked Face now showed a sneer on his Face.
Obviously, the 'Doflamingo' above was Bait, and he was the True Form. It was to lure Nicholas into a trap!
As Nicholas was entangled by Armament Haki covered Silk Threads, he had won this Battle!
"Fufufufu, it seems I've won!" God Slayer!
The Ground beneath Doflamingo's Body quickly turned into Silk Threads, and then at the fastest Speed condensed several White Strings wrapped in high-Density Armament Haki, and immediately shot towards Nicholas's Chest who was controlled by the Silk Threads.
*Puchi!*
These several black and shiny Giant White Strings ruthlessly pierced through Nicholas's Chest.
"Waaah..."
Nicholas's Pupil shrank, and he lowered his Head, looking incredulously at the God Slayer that had pierced through his Chest.
On the other Battlefield, the Members of the Donquixote Family obviously also noticed this Scene, and their morale was immediately greatly boosted, after all, as long as Doflamingo could free up his Hand, even Dorag would find it very tricky to face the Donquixote Family's Attack.
And Dorag just glanced at the Battlefield over there and withdrew his Gaze, continuing to start his own game of crushing weaklings.
At the same time.
Doflamingo landed on both Feet, and quickly stopped his Body on the Silk Threads Ground.
Doflamingo stared intently at Nicholas who had been pierced by the God Slayer, and the Ground around him was assimilated by him into a surging White String wave.
From the start of the Battle until now, Doflamingo did not stint on the consumption of Stamina and Haki, and at this time he was also nearing the end of his rope.
Nicholas was just like that, fixed in the Sky by the Armament Haki covered Giant White Strings. His Face was full of unwillingness.
But the more Doflamingo looked at it, the more he felt something was wrong. Why wasn't there any Blood flowing out of Nicholas who was pierced and fixed in the Sky?
"Ah, I've been found out." Nicholas, who was pierced and fixed in the Sky, suddenly turned his Head to look at Doflamingo, and after speaking, his whole Person turned into Lightning and dissipated in the Sky.
"..."
Watching Nicholas suddenly turn into Lightning and dissipate, Doflamingo secretly thought to himself, "Not good."
And just at this moment, a Figure walked out from the Architecture beside him, and quickly arrived not far from Doflamingo's Place.
Seeing Nicholas reappear, Doflamingo's expression became even more serious.
The Opponent he had just managed to deal with seemed to be just the other party's Illusion?
"Not bad Acting Skills, but still a little worse than my Acting Skills." Nicholas said, looking at Doflamingo. Just now, Doflamingo's move, if it had encountered some less experienced guys, it was really possible that Doflamingo would have easily killed them.
Doflamingo sneered, just about to open his mouth but suddenly stopped, and in his Gaze towards Nicholas, a look of astonishment was revealed.
At this moment, the Armament Haki on Nicholas's Body was released from his Body. In a short instant, it turned into patterns of black lacquer encircling Nicholas's Face, Neck, Arm, and Legs.
At the same time, a large amount of Lightning Light was also inlaid around these Patterns. And with the completion of this change, the Pressure Nicholas gave to Doflamingo became even greater.
Nicholas's change made Doflamingo immediately feel Apprehension.
16 God Slayers! In the White String wave surging around Doflamingo, sixteen thick lines wrapped in high-Density Armament Haki suddenly surged out, and at an extremely fast Speed Thrust towards Nicholas.
This time it was 16 God Slayers with Full Power, and it was also Doflamingo's Ultimate Move under Awakening.
Under Doflamingo's Control, 16 God Slayers shot towards Nicholas at an extremely fast Speed from various Angles.
Nicholas's expression was Calm, and he only raised his Left Hand In front of him. The 16 God Slayers that attacked him seemed to have hit an invisible Wall.
*Clang*--!
The 16 God Slayers were like nails hammered into an indestructible Barrier, and they bounced off in all directions.
"What!?" Watching his Ultimate Move being so easily deflected, Doflamingo's Eyes shrank sharply, and even the Armament Haki that he had been maintaining operation of couldn't help but stagnate for a moment.
And Lightning Light flashed Underfoot Nicholas, and his Figure suddenly disappeared again. Instant Slash!
In the next instant, as Nicholas revealed his Figure from behind Doflamingo. Doflamingo's Chest suddenly spurted out a Blood Arrow, and in an instant, it stained the Ground In front of him red.
"!!?"
A look of astonishment slowly appeared on Doflamingo's Face, and then he leaned back and fell heavily to the Ground.
Nicholas turned around, looked at the heavily injured Doflamingo, and slowly pointed the Long Sword in his Hand, which was not stained with a single Bloodstain, at his Head.
"Surrender or Death?"
Looking at the Long Sword pointed at him and Nicholas's indifferent expression, Doflamingo nodded with difficulty.
And Señor, who had just dodged a Wind Blade from Dorag, struggled to raise his Head on the Ground and looked towards the Battlefield on Doflamingo's side.
Then, he saw Doflamingo falling straight to the Ground, and Nicholas holding a Long Sword diagonally pointing at Doflamingo.
"Eh?"
Señor's Eyes immediately showed a dull look. Wasn't it Young Master who had the upper hand just now? How did he fall so quickly?
(End of Chapter)