A massive battle royale involving three thousand people took place on an island.
The soldiers, having just attained Major General-level strength, were indeed unaccustomed to this power.
However, Benedict provided them with a significant surprise, a hellish one.
Ten of Benedict’s clones, along with Ashe, Nami, and the Sword God Li Chungang, would help them better harness this strength.
During this time, Nami utilized her abilities to bestow water armor upon these soldiers. Unfortunately, despite this, the three thousand soldiers still found themselves teetering on the brink of death.
Benedict’s fists were devoid of any gentleness, leaving the soldiers screaming out in pain.
Li Chungang was even more direct, using branches as swords, transforming them into blades with a single thought, leaving the soldiers battered and bruised.
External wounds could be endured.
For more severe injuries, Nami intervened, showcasing her supportive capabilities through healing.
Benedict hadn't anticipated that Nami, who had been summoned, possessed healing abilities.
While this healing could only address external wounds, it was still quite beneficial.
This meant he could now beat people with even greater abandon.
Benedict's main body did not remain behind. He took Corki and proceeded directly to Island No. 28.
Ten ace pilots were on standby. After Benedict introduced them to Corki, his role in the matter was essentially concluded.
Marineford, Marine Headquarters.
The Great Tengu Kiyofumi arrived alone, as expected.
Fodder Island required someone to oversee it, so Lu Bu naturally remained.
As for the other soldiers, the self-assured Great Tengu Kiyofumi felt their presence was entirely unnecessary.
If anything were to truly happen, bringing soldiers would only create minor complications for him and lead to casualties.
By being alone, he could leave at any time.
Onigumo manned the gate and was also responsible for receiving the Shichibukai and other arriving figures.
Upon seeing the Great Tengu Kiyofumi flying in from a distance, the personnel at Marine Headquarters were not only prepared to welcome him but also to engage in combat at any moment.
After all, none of the Shichibukai were to be trifled with, and their personalities were unpredictable, always prone to sudden attacks.
The Great Tengu Kiyofumi observed this scene but paid it no mind.
"Your Highness Great Tengu Kiyofumi, accommodations have been arranged for you. Please follow me." Although Onigumo had a somewhat irritable temper, he was pragmatic in certain situations and thus showed no displeasure upon seeing the Great Tengu Kiyofumi descend.
The Great Tengu Kiyofumi nodded upon hearing this, then glanced around and inquired, "Besides me, who else has arrived?"
"You are the first to arrive," Onigumo replied, glancing sideways at the side, "Now, they have arrived as well."
Hearing this, the Great Tengu Kiyofumi looked behind him.
Dracule Mihawk, arriving by sailboat; the Blackbeard Pirates, sailing on a pirate ship; and Donquixote Doflamingo, arriving on a luxurious cruise liner—these three converged from different directions.
"Hehehehe!"
Doflamingo's gaze swept over the Great Tengu Kiyofumi, then landed on Mihawk, and finally on Blackbeard.
All three of these individuals were dangerous.
Mihawk, Doflamingo had interacted with before. He was difficult to deal with, but as he was alone and did not interfere in affairs, they maintained a cordial distance.
Blackbeard, having obtained the Yami Yami no Mi, acted covertly, his methods were unsavory, he was ambitious, and he was exceptionally good at lying low.
The Great Tengu Kiyofumi, who controlled Fodder Island, earned a fortune daily yet appeared mysterious.
Especially the Great Tengu Kiyofumi himself, who seemed even more enigmatic.
"Captain, it seems our luck is quite good," Van Augur chuckled, looking at the Great Tengu Kiyofumi and the other two.
Blackbeard responded with a smile, "Sentomaru has summoned all the remaining Shichibukai. I wonder what he's plotting."
"I have a feeling they are definitely targeting the Xuanwu Navy."
"Jie hahaha!"
Van Augur and the others exchanged glances, a hint of amusement in their smiles.
As everyone disembarked, Mihawk, with his usual cool demeanor, remained silent but nodded to the Great Tengu Kiyofumi. The others, he completely ignored.
Doflamingo and Blackbeard paid no mind to this interaction.
Mihawk possessed the capability that made them indifferent to such formalities.
Seeing that all four had arrived, Onigumo stated, "Since everyone is here, please follow me."
"Vice Admiral Onigumo, who are you plotting against this time?" Doflamingo, with no reservations, stepped forward and stood half a step in front of Onigumo, asking.
"I don't know," Onigumo understood that when dealing with individuals like Doflamingo, it was best to speak as little as possible.
Especially with Doflamingo.
The Great Tengu Kiyofumi was also curious, but Onigumo clearly had no intention of revealing anything at this moment.
The four were led to their respective rooms to rest.
Blackbeard's crew, however, remained on the ship.
Marshal's Office.
After arranging for the guests, Onigumo proceeded to report his work to Sengoku.
"Everyone has arrived?" Sengoku asked, sounding somewhat surprised.
"Yes, Marshal. They have all been assigned their accommodations, and they will be arranged for lunch in one hour," Onigumo replied.
Sengoku nodded and said, "Good, you may go."
"Keep a close watch on them and don't let them cause any trouble."
Onigumo acknowledged the order and departed. Sengoku remained in his office, falling into silence once more.
A short while later, Sengoku took out a Den Den Mushi and contacted the Five Elders.
On the other side.
Doflamingo had no intention of staying in his room and quietly waiting for lunch.
He completely disregarded the soldiers guarding the corridors and proceeded to the Great Tengu Kiyofumi's room, knocking on the door.
"Enter," came the voice of the Great Tengu Kiyofumi from inside.
The door opened, and Doflamingo entered, causing the Great Tengu Kiyofumi some surprise. "Is something the matter?"
"Yes, I want to make a deal with you," Doflamingo said, closing the door behind him, as he looked at the Great Tengu Kiyofumi.
The Great Tengu Kiyofumi understood Doflamingo's character. With his powerful intelligence network, it was impossible to lack research on Doflamingo.
"You want that gourmet recipe that can stimulate people's potential?" the Great Tengu Kiyofumi stated directly.
Upon hearing this, Doflamingo let out a peculiar laugh and then said, "That recipe, which can stimulate people's potential, is indeed very tempting."
"But would you give it to me?"
"This is the core of Fodder Island's immense wealth."
Hearing this, the Great Tengu Kiyofumi understood and thus replied, "So, what kind of transaction are you proposing?"
Doflamingo chuckled again and said, "The Four Seas have been conquered by the Xuanwu Navy and will inevitably enter the New World soon. At that time, as Shichibukai, we will inevitably clash with the Xuanwu Navy."
"Therefore, let us join forces."
"Let us form an alliance, not only to resist the Xuanwu Navy but also to resist the World Government."
"What do you think?"