New World, on an island flying the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Boom! Shiny diamonds clashed fiercely with heavy rocks.
"Fufufufu... Pica, you sure picked a tough one. But you're no match for this guy," Doflamingo chuckled as he watched Pica collide with Diamond Jozu, only to be sent flying.
Sitting on a rooftop, Doflamingo laughed, seemingly pleased with Pica's courage in attacking someone clearly stronger than himself.
Just then, the ground beneath them began to shake violently, and a massive shadow appeared in the distance.
"That's the descendant of Oars the Devil, Little Oars Jr. Doffy, do you need me to stop him?" Pica's high-pitched voice rang out, clearly indicating that only he, in his rock giant form, could hold back such a massive opponent.
"No need," Doflamingo replied with a smile.
As Oars Jr. advanced, the tremors grew stronger. The reactions on the battlefield were mixed—Whitebeard's forces were invigorated, while their enemies became disheartened.
Oars Jr. soon approached the battlefield, grabbing a nearby building and hurling its debris with incredible force toward the enemy's largest group. The rubble, propelled by Oars Jr.'s terrifying strength, became deadly weapons, instantly crushing many enemies and leaving bloody marks on the ground.
"You dare attack Pops' territory!" Oars Jr. roared in fury, continuously grabbing debris and hurling it at the enemy.
"Lord Oars, no! We're on the same side!" Several pirates under Whitebeard's command cried out in fear as Oars Jr. targeted their battlefield. But it was clear that Oars Jr. didn't see them as comrades—after all, how could someone whose name he didn't even know be considered a true companion?
With each thunderous blow, many members of the Whitebeard Pirates died with expressions of disbelief and terror.
"Fufufufu... What terrifying power. But you're still far from your ancestor, the Continent puller," Doflamingo remarked calmly, watching Oars Jr. wreak havoc in the distance.
"Doflamingo, are you and the Donquixote family planning to declare war on the entire Whitebeard Pirates?" Jozu shouted angrily, blocked by Pica. He hadn't expected the Heavenly Demon to attack an island under Whitebeard's protection.
"Fufufufu... I think you misunderstand. I'm one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. It's my duty to help the Navy eliminate pirates," Doflamingo replied, a mischievous smile on his face as he looked down at Jozu.
If it were just the Donquixote family, he wouldn't dare provoke Whitebeard, that monster. But thinking of something, Doflamingo's smile grew even more manic.
At that moment, a larger figure appeared from the distance and delivered a powerful blow to Oars Jr., who was attacking with flying debris. The force sent Oars Jr. flying, smashing through buildings and tearing up the ground, leaving a massive trench in his wake.
"The Colossal Battleship, Sanjuan Wolf!" Jozu's face darkened as he recognized the giant figure.
If it were only Doflamingo and the Donquixote family, Jozu was confident he could drive them back. But with Sanjuan Wolf present, it meant that Kaido and Bulett might also be involved in this attack.
"We're in trouble," Jozu thought, realizing that other forces under Whitebeard's command might also be under attack.
Despite coughing up blood, Oars Jr. got back on his feet after being hit by Sanjuan Wolf. However, given the size difference, it was clear he was no match for Sanjuan Wolf. After all, a near threefold size difference meant a significant difference in strength.
Despite the size disparity, Oars Jr. showed no fear and charged at Sanjuan Wolf, swinging his fists at the giant.
Although Jozu wanted to help Oars Jr., he was too occupied with fighting off the Donquixote family's officers, as well as Doflamingo's interference.
"Doflamingo, you spend too much time on these petty schemes. No wonder your strength has stagnated," said Bedeck, who stood beside Trebol, his hair showing signs of gray.
"Fufufufu... Bedeck, aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" Doflamingo laughed maniacally while controlling his puppets to attack Jozu, his tone filled with murderous intent.
"You wouldn't dare," Bedeck replied calmly.
Doflamingo fell silent. He wouldn't dare—he knew that Bedeck was just a minor subordinate of that monster, but he was still that monster's spy. If Doflamingo killed him, he might face the monster's wrath.
He wasn't willing to gamble on whether that monster would retaliate over a not-so-important subordinate.
"Captain, save me... I can't control myself!" one of Jozu's men cried as he was forced to attack by Doflamingo's Parasite String, a bullet ricocheting off Jozu's diamond body, sparking a flash.
"Don't worry about me, Captain!" "Do it, Jozu!" As Doflamingo watched the scene unfold, his mood improved. He then spread his arms wide and laughed, "How touching! Pirates are evil, Marines are righteous. This notion has been rewritten countless times. The values of those who know nothing of peace and those who know nothing of war are different. Only those at the top can define good and evil. Only the victor is justice! And I will stand on the side of justice!"
Doflamingo laughed wildly, placing bets on multiple outcomes. No matter which side emerged victorious, he would be on the winning side.
That's why he dared to attack the Whitebeard Pirates—because, in his calculations, they were no longer contenders for victory.
"Fufufufu..." Doflamingo continued to laugh, then asked, "Bedeck, who do you think will stand at the end of this era?"
"Of course, it will be the great Lord Nicholas," Bedeck replied confidently.
"Why?"
"It's simple. These so-called Emperors of the Sea are self-proclaimed. During their reigns, none have dared to attack the Red Line or challenge the Celestial Dragons who truly rule the world! Even Kaido, who aims to ignite a world war, hasn't thought of attacking Mariejois. They're all too afraid, too cowardly. How can such people be the final victors?"
Doflamingo, who had been manic moments ago, suddenly fell silent, staring at Bedeck for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Well, I guess I'll just have to watch closely!"