"Hey! I've got something for you, whew..."
Law approached the Marine, who was holding the bamboo without taking a break, and gave him the intelligence document while still feeling Rosinante's body warmth in his hand.
"Hmm?"
This Marine was Vergo, who requested leave from Atlas and came back to North Blue. Initially, he had received orders from Doflamingo to be on standby on the island. However, unexpectedly, a child suddenly appeared and handed him something.
"Ah...!! It's actually an intelligence document."
Vergo was initially shocked, then pretended to be calm, and finally squatted down. Once his eyes were at the same level as Law's, he calmly asked, "Someone sent you on an errand, didn't they?"
"...Can I rely on you?"
"Absolutely, I'm a 'fair and just' Marine!"
Vergo held onto the intelligence document and spoke with a serious expression.
"I need... your help to save someone. He's been shot badly and is on the verge of dying!!!"
"Please, rescue him...!!"
"This person means everything to me; I absolutely cannot let him die!!!"
Law sobbed deeply, and anyone could sense the despair in his heart.
...
North Blue.
In the midst of clouds and mist, Atlas and Tesoro soared through the sky, always keeping a watchful eye on Vergo.
Luckily, Vergo hadn't unlocked Observation Haki at that moment; otherwise, it wouldn't have been as straightforward for Atlas to keep tabs on him.
Atlas let out a relieved sigh. For over half a month, he had been tailing Vergo at a reasonable distance, and now he had finally arrived at the end of his journey.
"Mr. Vergo? The person you're tracking this time is Mr. Vergo."
Tesoro, who had recently joined the Marines, was placed under Vergo's command. Vergo liked his subordinates to call him 'Mr. Vergo.' Tezzolo held a favorable opinion of Vergo, making him quite interested in Atlas. Tracking Vergo was a bit confusing.
"Ah~ That guy is a traitor! Well, to be more exact, he's an undercover agent sent by the pirates."
"What!!? Mr. Vergo is actually a spy sent by the pirates."
Tesoro was shocked, but out of respect for Atlas, he refrained from immediately defending Vergo.
"That's correct, we're getting down to business next..."
...
And on the other side.
Vergo, carrying Law on his back, also managed to locate Rosinante's hiding spot.
"Corazon——! This Marine claims he'll rescue you!!"
"Huh!!?" Vergo was initially in disbelief, then stared at the injured man in front of him with wide eyes. "Corazon? Why are you here and so seriously injured!?"
"Vergo!!!"
Rosinante couldn't help but exclaim. He didn't expect to see Corazon, the former member of the Donquixote Family, here. And if he saw it correctly, this guy should be wearing a high-ranking Marine's cloak!?!
"You can talk!!?"
Vergo was startled once more. He didn't even pay attention to Law on his back and let him fall from his body.
If he understood correctly, the young master's younger brother, Corazon, the Second Generation of the Donquixote Family, was actually an undercover agent sent by the Marines!
"Ugh, you're being foolish again!"
Rosinante slapped his forehead hard, expressing a bit of annoyance.
"Eh? Do you two know each other?"
At this moment, Law's voice interrupted at an awkward time.
"You called him Vergo...? Huh?"
Law suddenly felt that the name sounded familiar, and his mind immediately recalled what Doflamingo had said to him.
Vergo... was the former top member of the family!!!
"It turns out the supposed secret mission the family sent you on was to infiltrate the Marines!"
Rosinante gazed at Vergo's increasingly serious expression, feeling a sense of despair in his heart. He didn't anticipate that among the countless Marines, he would be so unlucky to encounter Vergo, an undercover Marine. It seemed like today might be the day he meets his end.
"I get it... Rosinante!"
Vergo no longer addresses Rosinante as Corazon. In his heart, someone who has betrayed the family is not deserving of such a title!
Boom!
Suddenly, Vergo kicked Rosinante, who was lying on the ground, and shouted angrily, "You traitor! I never expected to catch a rat as big as you!!"
"You're aware that once your information is revealed, all the family's plans will go down the drain!!"
Vergo kicked Rosinante forcefully, angrily accusing him of his 'crime'.
"Are you the person named Vergo?"
"Stop it right away!!!"
Law was also startled by Vergo's sudden outburst and quickly rushed towards Vergo, opening his mouth wide to deliver a powerful blow.
Boom!
Vergo waved his hand and sent the fan hanging from his waist flying.
"You're the young man named 'Luo' that the young master mentioned, right? Since you know my name, you should address me as a senior..."
"Mr. Vergo!!!"
After tossing Law aside, Vergo resumed his assault on Rosinante. The clash between his kicks and flesh seemed never-ending, and Rosinante's body continued to be covered in blood.
"You vanished when you were 8 years old, and it's been 14 years since you reappeared. Despite that, Doflamingo, being your older brother, never doubted you. He even appointed you as the top member of the family!"
"And what about you!!!"
"How dare you betray Doffy! Ah——!!"
As the speed of his speech increased, Vergo's attacks became more and more merciless. As if he was still somewhat dissatisfied with the hatred in his heart, he grabbed Law, who was beside him, and beat him violently!
Pere~Pere~Pere~Pere~
Just when Rosinante thought he was about to die, Vergo's phone suddenly rang.
"Hey, where are you right now, Vergo?"
The call connected, and a voice with a naturally arrogant tone emanated from the phone bug.
"I've arrived at Minion Island, but I've uncovered a secret..."
"Oh? Give me a quick summary... what's happening?"
"Rosinante is a spy sent to the family by the Marines. This guy has betrayed you, Doflamingo!"
"Fufu! Such a loyal brother! You haven't killed him, have you? Vergo!"
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