The Richmaster - Doflamingo is one of those villians that you can't help but love to hate. He is amazing and so well developed. This WB theory is amazing, I like to see that despite him being sick and old, he was someone so strong and powerful. So here is one more chapter! Hope you like this one too.
SEllen23 - Doflamingo is the king of the speeches, his speech to the marines after being defeat is fantastic. Thank you for your comment, see you next chapter!
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Next chapter will took a little more time to be posted because I will work hard on Penguim and Sachi background.
He could feel the vibration on the floor; he could feel the presence of that man.
It was terrible…
He knew that existed people who were way more powerful than Doflamingo, but know that they exist and be in the same place with one of those people were two totally different things.
But he could not deny his curiosity…
Kaido was there, a man known to be monster, in the figurative and literal sense of the word.
He was divided between the need to see that man in person and the fear of seeing that man in person - but Doflamingo had said that he should not approach, that he had to stay where he was, quietly and wait for him to be back.
Normally this would result in him finding a way to disobey without being caught, but Doflamingo posture along with his serious tone - and he would venture to say – concern for him, had left him without reactions.
Doflamingo's strange behaviors that come and go is something that always bothered him, he felt like he was walking on the edge, always unsure to when the warlord would get tired of him and simply discarded him.
When he got old he started to interpret Cora-san's quote differently, maybe the evilness of Doflamingo is really something that he was born with, and if you born with something, it could only be genetics, so the evil is a defect and a defect can be fixed – at least he thought so.
He had access to huge range of medical books, from physiology to psychology and it allowed him to give a superficial diagnosis of Doflamingo's problems.
But then he got to where he didn't want to.
He discovered that there was nothing he could fix, the problem wasn't physical, from what he read on his books he knew that Cora wasn't wrong when he said that Doflamingo was born evil…
Doflamingo would never be able to normally relate with other people, he didn't have empathy, he didn't care about other people's pain, to him the others are mere entertainment because for him the conception of pain, love, family was totally distorted.
Doflamingo felt no sympathy for the suffering and sorrow of others because the others in Doflamingo's vision were only convenient things, Doflamingo is evil because this is common nomination for people like him, but in the end, Doflamingo's acts are so cold and cruel simply because he is unable to do that kind of association - people are things, and you don't feel sorry for things, you don't cry for things, you replace the ones you don't like or that are broken.
And sometimes, like a petty child, you don't want to share yours things, you would hide or even gladly destroy what is yours so it won't fall on someone else's hands.
Law was sure of his diagnosis, even though that wasn't his area.
And that led him to his conclusion of his own destiny. He is aware that Doflamingo sees him a possession, so soon or later something like that would be his fate.
Discarded, broken, and substituted.
But to see Doflamingo affectionately enter in his room and without any arrogance or presumption, say that a Yonko was to come visit them and that he wanted Law to stay there and don't leave for anything in the world, put his own diagnosis in question.
Is Doflamingo really unable to connect emotionally with other people?
Doflamingo is worried about him or the possibility of losing something that he considers only his?
Law couldn't tell; Doflamingo had scars, had nightmares and despite popular belief he also feel fear.
Doflamingo was a monster but still possessed certain humanity, or rather weakness, and if he could see that, others could too.
What Kaido wanted with Doflamingo?
What Doflamingo had to offer?
The curiosity was huge, and so, despite the huge presence that made his steps seem heavier, Law silently approached the room where those two men were.
"I don't understand your proposal."
"I'll give you an army that could face Whitebeard ..."
"I don't need an army to face that old man!"
"Really? Well, from what I see, this huge scar tells me otherwise."
He could hear the sound of footsteps approaching; he was trying very hard to not eavesdrop.
"Fufufufu ... I'm not looking for a fight. I just want to help ... for the right amount of berries, we can have a very profitable relationship."
"How about I crush you like the worm that you are, take Dressrosa and that scientist to myself and make my own SMILE?"
Those seconds of hesitation in Doflamingo's response left Law worried, what could be happening?
Would Kaido kill Doflamingo?
"And what would you do after you kill me? I am untouchable, if I die neither the World Nobles nor the government would leave you alone ... not to mention that alive, I can be much more useful to you."
Other lower sounds could be heard, Law was sure Kaido wasn't alone, surely there was someone else with him, probably a counselor, someone smart and powerful enough to tell him what to do or not to do.
"Okay, how long do you need?"
"Three years, but I can give you a prototype in two years, but don't blame me if the user dies ... Fufufufufu"
He wanted to see, but something told him that he need to get out of there – the conversation seemed over and he wasn't supposed to be there in the first place, but before he could leave, Law felt a presence approaching the door, but he didn't react, he just couldn't, it was as if a force that he couldn't see was holding him in the floor and he was spending all his energy just to stay awake.
"What do we have here?"
The man was huge; he cried within his body, he had to leave – why he couldn't move, why his legs disobey him?
"What you can do, boy? Show me."
And he didn't know what to do but to look at that huge hand while it closed into a fist and rose above his head - Why? After everything I have gone through, I have to die like this?
But to his surprise, Doflamingo stepped between the two, holding with his strings Kaido's hand. And again he can feel that strange energy – Conquer's Haki.
"Joker ..."
"I think we'll have to re-negotiate our prices."
"It was just a little joke."
"You'll have your SMILES, but it will cost more and you will give me more time."
"No! We have a business contract ..."
Seldom Law saw a perfectly straight Doflamingo, usually due to his height, Doflamingo walked crooked, but there in front of him the Warlord was standing with his chin up in all his glory and with over three meters tall – he couldn't help but felt small near those monsters.
"That was before you come to my country without my invitation, enter my house unbidden and try to break what is mine. Or re-negotiate or no SMILES and good luck trying to take down Whitebeard, Big Mom, or hold rise of the Red-haired. "
Kaido stepped back and agreed, but not before making it clear.
"All right, contact me within a day and mark a place where we will talk again. But remember this because I will only tell you once, if you try to trick me or fail to fulfill your part of the bargain, your blue blood, your titles and knowledge, none of this will save you from my wrath."
When Kaido went away, Law saw Doflamingo's posture relax and when Doflamingo turned to face him, gritting his teeth and with his veins bulging on his forehead, Law was prepared for the worst.
"I told you not to come here."
Law noticed the other members of the Family entering in the hall, everyone concerned with their 'Young Master', but Doflamingo had eyes only for Law.
"I..."
There it is, it's now, Law knew that at some point on his life he would end up being chained in that room and never leave again - but to his amazement, Doflamingo knelt in front him and with an abnormal affection held his shoulders.
"Never go near Kaido again, okay? Never! Never let him know that you are the Ope Ope's user. Against someone like him, I can't protect you. So when I tell you to stay in the bedroom, you stay in the fucking bedroom."
Doflamingo got up and pushed him away with his foot making him fall on his ass.
Doflamingo then joined the Family's Executives, and told him before leaving.
"Never scare me like this again."
"Oh how cute, the Young Master really loves you, Law!" Jora said happily.
"Little Law that was very carelessness huh! If not for the Young Master you would be dead! Although if Kaido killing you I would be the most beloved of the Family! Hihihiaahahaha"
Baby 5 gave a kick in Dellinger's head, clearly angry and nervous about the situation.
"Shut up! There is no way a weirdo like you would draw the Young Master's attention!"
Law didn't heard them, he doens't have patience for them, he was busy trying to get over the shock of what happened and processing all that information.
Doflamingo and Kaido would make a trade, an agreement over the commercialization or exclusivities of the SMILES; it means that this Caesar guy is already in contact with Doflamingo.
But what this has to do with the other Yonkos?
Is it why Whitebeard's medical exams are so strange?
Doflamingo is weakening Whitebeard so Kaido could kill the most powerful man in the world?
It made no sense ... except if ...
And Law smiled, everything made sense and why not use his "Young Master" teachings ad strategies against him?
After all, Doflamingo admitted in clear and good sound that couldn't beat Kaido.
In short, he wouldn't need to face Doflamingo, he had only put Doflamingo in Kaido's sights and all the Family would be crushed along with the crazy bastard.
Smiling he left the hall, he knew he had to contact Bepo.
~~~~ PRESENT ~~~~
"Okay, so now what?" asked Franky
"We will dock on the last island. Penguim informed us that was the last place that had any information about Bonney."
Nami said it to those who were paying attention, which was she, Robin, Franky and Chopper.
But then came from inside the kitchen, exchanging insults and punches with Sanji, Zoro. Who stopped and informed them of something very important.
"We should look not only for a woman like the one in the photo, but also for a child or an old woman."
"Whaaaaat?"
"I saw her using her power, on herself. It can change her age as well."
With them aware of it, they got off the ship heading toward the city; they were divided into groups to look for more areas in less time.
Franky, Robin, Sachi and Brook went to the East.
Nami, Sanji, and Usopp were Penguim to the West.
Luffy, Law and Bepo to North.
And Chopper ran after Zoro who split from them and was going alone to the South.
~~~~ NORTH GROUP ~~~~
"Straw-hat ya ..."
And Luffy turned to look at the owner of the voice, he couldn't hide his happiness, Torao called him 'Straw Hat-ya', very soon he would call him 'Luffy-ya', doesn't?
"Yeeees…"
"I remembered something else."
Bepo seemed apprehensive and Luffy was too excited with other things that had nothing to do with Law's remembering something.
"Doflamingo intended to weaken Whitebeard and create a war between Whitebeard and Kaido. So that regardless of who was the winner, he would be weakened and could easily be defeated by Doflamingo."
Luffy was thoughtful and looked at Law with a serious face, something that Law in that age was not used to.
"He was doing what you wanted to do."
"What I wanted to do? How so?"
"It was your plan when you called me for an alliance. You said you had a plan to bring down the four Yonko. The plan was to destroy the SMILE factory and then make Kaido and Doflamingo get into conflict."
Law was surprised by many things, first the rubber boy was able not only to hear his plan but also to remember the details; second it had been he who made the invitation to alliance and third, the boy was able to act like an adult.
"You mean it worked ...?"
"Shihihi ... no ... shit hit the fan, everything went wrong ... in the end we got involved in the fight, and it was a mess ... shishsihihihi ... the problem is that Kaido now wants our asses."
That huge smile didn't match the dramatic situation they were in, but for some reason he couldn't contain that good feeling inside him, which rose to his face and made him use all his strength to contain the smile that wanted to appear on his face.
~~~~ EAST GROUP ~~~~
"So, tell us. Law will make 20 years now. How he escaped?"
Robin was very straightforward, she wanted answers and Sachi looked nervous enough to give them such answers.
"It is not for me to say."
"We're all very confused by this, and I understand that you are concerned about your Captain, but remember that he stayed with us during the period that would be his entire childhood and teenage years. We want saw how bad it is, we just want to help and be prepared. "
Sachi put his hands in his pocket, and bit his lips, clearly nervous and doubtful.
Brook saw it and began to play a quiet melody in order to make their ally feel more comfortable.
"It all started when Bepo found us ..."
~~~~ WEST GROUP ~~~~
"If you don't tell me what I want to know, I'll spread this picture of you to everyone!"
"Nami-swan ! Don't do it! I am in this picture too!"
But Nami was still shaking the photo of Penguin giving a peck on Sanji, both for them drunk.
"You don't know him very well and he may deny it till his death, but Zoro is really jealous of Sanji, if he sees this photo he'll slice you ..."
Penguim looked at them without knowing what to say.
He didn't care about the threat, what was the problem in that anyway? Why hide? Sanji was a handsome guy and single for all he knows.
But these two barely left enough time for him to say something, they seemed more invested in trying to provoke each other than trying to get information from him, at least that was what he believed the Straw Hat crew was trying to do.
"Ignore them."
And Penguim looked at Usopp, giving him a smile.
"This is normal?"
"Yes. Every time you put Sanji and Zoro in the same sentence it occurs."
"Ah!"
Penguim cleared his throat and decided to tell what he knew, he intended to do that, and would have done if not for the photo bullshit.
"I think you guys have doubts about how Law ran away, isn't it?"
"Yes."
"So it all started when Bepo found us ..."