In the wind and snow on Drum Island, countless people supported each other and ran towards the castle.
"So vicious! Those pirates!"
"Someone come and save us!"
Although there were only a few pirates, each one was powerful and cruel, even the King...
His Majesty, who is so kind, was humiliated by them.
In the castle, Dalton, surrounded by everyone, vomited blood and was covered in wounds.
"Where did they go?"
Those people didn't seem to have much interest in the treasure and wreaked havoc as soon as they arrived.
"Going in the direction of the Witch's Castle."
"Dr. Kureha?" Dalton gasped and turned to look at the Den Den Mushi next to him.
That man...will he come?
Listening to the groans and wailings of the people around him, Dalton felt helpless and desperate.
Then he remembered what the man said to him back then:
"Your evil lies in your hypocrisy and incompetence."
Am I really incompetent?
Dalton clenched his hands tightly, and the pink sakura flag outside the window looked so dazzling.
Outside Dr. Kureha's castle, Blackbeard had just walked out with satisfaction when he saw his crew members lying on the ground outside.
Doc Q, Burgess, Van Augur, and Lafitte were all covered in blood, but none of them had lost their vital signs.
Dylan leaned against the stone pillar outside the castle gate. He watched Blackbeard come out and looked him up and down before saying, "Done?"
"Zehahaha, it's you, 'Rairyu'."
Inside the door, Dr. Kureha, wearing a short shirt, came out, and Dylan glanced at her.
"When you are old, just take care of yourself. Don't think that because you are old, you can blackmail anyone if you know some secret."
Dylan stood up and put Shura on the ground: "There are many people in this sea who know the secret. Your help in transforming this bastard's body will offset the last medical fee. Get out of here."
Not only Dr. Kureha, but also Blackbeard widened his eyes.
"You..."
"What? Surprised? Teach, I don't plan to kill you today, but..."
Dylan pulled out Shura and said, "This place is barely considered mine. I can't let you leave like this."
"Thunder Spear!"
"Dark Water!"
The black particles rotated and swallowed up the lightning spear fired towards Blackbeard.
"Zehahahaha, abilities are ineffective against me!"
"I know!"
Before the lightning was completely swallowed up, a red slash followed closely behind.
Slash!
Blackbeard's chest was slashed, and blood spurted out.
"But... Damn it! It hurts, hurts, hurts!"
Blackbeard covered his wound with one hand and rolled on the ground, as if he might die at any moment.
Dylan watched him perform there indifferently, his expression not changing at all.
"Are you done with the show? Get out of here when you're done. If you weren't still useful, you and your crew wouldn't be able to leave today. Get out of here!"
Blackbeard, who was still rolling on the ground, paused and then jumped up.
Although the wound on his chest was still bleeding, he didn't seem to notice it.
"You...!" Blackbeard swallowed. "Zehahaha, I didn't expect that there are people like you in the Marines. Since you're not arresting me today, I'll leave, 'Rairyu'."
Dylan watched the Blackbeard Pirates limping away, and the veins in his hand holding Shura swelled.
After they disappeared from sight, Dylan sighed.
"Summit War" is a very important part of his plan and cannot be changed!
As for Teach, this bastard hasn't even had to sleep since he was a child. In addition to his body structure being different from ordinary people, his willpower and body's ability to withstand pain have long surpassed that of normal humans.
"This guy, although his acting skills are exaggerated, is really a monster..."
Dylan pondered for a moment. Fortunately, for now, Blackbeard, like Ace and Kizaru, relies a little too much on his Devil Fruits.
Judging from the previous confrontation, it would not be a big problem for me to kill him, even if he gets the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
But this guy...
Dylan frowned. Teach was able to tie with Shanks without eating the fruit. There must be other means...
After turning around and glancing at the castle, Dylan walked down the hill, his expression full of sarcasm.
When he promised Dr. Kureha, he was giving the people a chance to buy their lives.
Since you don't cherish it yourself, you won't be able to blame me when the day comes.
In the castle, Dr. Kureha's face was solemn.
Looking at Chopper, who was busy in the distance, Kureha sighed inwardly. "I'm sorry, Chopper... This is the agreement between me and the 'D' family..."
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Drum Island Palace Castle.
Dylan stood in the middle of the hall, watching the crowds of people leaving and then glanced at Dalton, who looked sluggish.
"How is it? Have you realized your incompetence and stupidity?"
Dylan sneered. "This is the Grand Line, and you actually expect to use ordinary people to protect our country?"
Dalton lowered his head and remained silent, even though Dylan's eyes and tone were full of disdain, even though he was the king of a country that joined the World Government.
When facing this man, he had no temper at all.
During the last "Reverie," countries as powerful as the Kano Country in the West Blue, Dressrosa in the New World, and Alabasta were all accusing him.
So what? This man's status and power have not been affected at all because...
The large number of East Blue countries, as well as the Ryugu Kingdom of Fish-Man Island, are defending him.
"If you can't, just ask. Don't you like living in a thatched hut outside? Go now." Dylan looked at Dalton, who looked pained and struggling, with a trace of impatience flashing on his face.
Just as Dylan raised his arm to call CP0, Dalton raised his head.
"Please...give me another chance!"
Dylan's arm stopped in the air, and he looked at Dalton coldly.
If he cannot show courage and determination today, then he will take away this country. Although it is a little too late in terms of time, it is still a strength.
"It's been five or six years. I thought you would know how to change and fight after experiencing Wapol. I didn't expect you to be so naive and stupid in such a dangerous zone."
Dylan put down his arms, turned around, and walked out without looking at the remorseful Dalton. "You have to think clearly about the path you want to take.
I will only tell you one thing: if you seek peace through war, you will live in peace. If you seek peace through peace, you will perish in peace!"
When he walked to the gate, Dylan looked at the sakura in the square with a look of disgust in his eyes.
"I don't like that flag. If I come over next time and it's the same flag..."
Dylan didn't say anything else, but the chill in his voice made Dalton shiver.
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Mariejois - Pangaea Castle.
"Take the initiative to apply for a Marine garrison?"
The Five Elders were a little surprised after hearing the report.
"Sakura...not...Drum Kingdom..."
The CP0 who worked with Dylan stood aside, waiting for their decision.
"But the G-5 branch is far away from there. If we garrison..."
They did not discuss whether to change the garrison of other branches, because the top application they submitted was for garrisoning by G-5.
"Let him decide for himself. It's just a small country in the lower realm...but..."
The Five Elder with a birthmark on his forehead turned to look at CP0. "Has the identity of that woman been confirmed?"
CP0 bowed slightly and said, "We can't be sure yet. Her appearance is very different from the bounty issued at that time, including her recorded speech and behavioral habits."
"If it's really her..."
The Five Elders thought for a while and seemed to remember something. "Forget it. Just let people observe from the outside. Even if it is really her, she is already in her twilight years and there is no need to worry."
"But..."
The blond Five Elder raised his hand and waved away CP0 and then said to the others, "The first 'light' has appeared. Why didn't he take action against the 'light'?"
"No, he took action, but for some reason, he did not extinguish the 'light'. We don't have to doubt his position because Lord 'Im' has already asserted it."
"All 'lights' will be 'extinguished' by him!"
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