NOVEL WEB Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Let's Call Him Zoffy
Doflamingo suddenly recalled a certain giant of light with the same name and smirked knowingly.
"Let's call him Zoffy!"
Just as he ended his conversation with Trebol, his Den Den Mushi rang again. It was Tesoro.
"Tesoro, what's happening in Sabaody?"
"Boss, we've successfully infiltrated Fishman Tom's sea train project. Do you want us to take further action?"
"No need. We're merely observers. All we need is to understand the principles behind the sea rail system. Beyond that, even with Tom's ingenuity, there's little more to extract. And most importantly, we've already obtained what we came for."
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Valorous Island
Morgans gazed at the wreckage of Whole Cake Island, still reeling from the sheer scale of destruction. His eyes gleamed with excitement.
"As expected, following Doflamingo leads to big news. No... he is big news."
But should he publish it?
Morgans hesitated. If he released the story without Doflamingo's approval, securing future exclusives from him would become difficult. Yet, holding back such explosive news felt like torture.
Then—
Gurururu!
Doflamingo opened his eyes, his expression dark. He had just been dozing off.
"Seriously? Why does everyone decide to call me at the same damn time?!"
He pulled the Den Den Mushi toward him with a string thread.
It was Morgans.
"Morgans, this better be important! Otherwise, I wouldn't mind reenacting what happened to Whole Cake Island on Valorous!"
Cold sweat dripped from Morgans' feathered head. He knew he couldn't withstand the overwhelming force of Conqueror's Haki infusion. Tentatively, he suggested:
"Perhaps I should let you go back to sleep?"
"MORGANS! DON'T WASTE MY TIME!!!"
"Right, right! So, here's the deal..."
"That's it? Publish it! Let the World Government see exactly what I'm doing."
Having mastered Advanced Conqueror's Haki, Doflamingo was feeling invincible.
Click.
"Tch. Let's see who else dares interrupt my sleep today."
Frustrated from the constant disturbances, he gave up on resting altogether. Instead, he shifted his focus inward. The nutrients he had consumed earlier were now being precisely directed toward his right arm and right leg through Life Return.
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Wano Country
In the Flower Capital, within Orochi's castle, the tyrant peered nervously at the sea of samurai assembled outside.
Despite his ruthless reign over the past year, the wealth he accumulated had only increased, and more and more warrior factions had pledged allegiance to him.
Five thousand samurai.
Even if they couldn't match the warriors led by Hyogoro, they would be enough to hold out until Kaido returned.
But... what if Kaido really did fall to Oden?
The memory of Oden's devastating attack sent a shiver down Orochi's spine.
TWANG!
The strings of a biwa echoed through the chamber. Orochi turned, meeting the cold gaze of Kurozumi Semimaru.
"There is no need for concern, Orochi-sama. As long as I am here, no one can harm you."
"Trust in the Barrier Technique."
"Oden's last attack proved that this barrier is absolute defense. Even if he leads this rebellion, it will not change Wano's fate."
Semimaru radiated confidence, even considering flipping Oden off once more for good measure.
"Ohohoho! Orochi-sama!"
The cackling voice of Kurozumi Higurashi filled the room as she entered. Her old, witch-like face twisted into a sinister smile.
"With Semimaru's barrier protecting you, there is no need to fear. All you need to do is witness the fall of the Kozuki clan. Wano belongs to you alone."
Their reassurances momentarily calmed Orochi.
"If only that bastard Shiki hadn't abandoned his own family... our Kurozumi clan's resurgence wouldn't have been this difficult."
Higurashi's expression darkened further as she recalled the setbacks of their latest voyage. Her eyes gleamed with the malice of a venomous snake ready to strike.
"Shiki? You mean Golden Lion Shiki?"
Orochi frowned. He had only recently become aware of names like Roger, Whitebeard, and the Golden Lion. If Oden was already that strong, he could only imagine how terrifying a man like Shiki must be.
But what did he have to do with them?
"Just a fool who once sailed with us but later abandoned his roots. He grew powerful and arrogant, only to meet his downfall—his fleet annihilated, his territory lost, and his whereabouts unknown."
"Golden Lion? Hah. More like a stray mutt with no home."
Higurashi glanced at Orochi, noting how easy he was to manipulate. Yes, fools were far easier to control.
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Outside Orochi's Castle
"Fukurokuju-sama, do you think we can win?" asked Bishamon, another member of the Oniwabanshu.
"We must win," Fukurokuju replied gravely. He understood all too well what fate awaited turncoats like himself should they fail.
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Beyond the Castle Walls
In the darkness, Hyogoro stood alongside Oden's retainers and their gathered forces. The distant castle glowed with firelight.
"Boss Hyogoro!" Five voices called out in unison.
From various regions of Wano, four infamous underworld bosses had gathered:
Daijo, known as "Bloodletters."
Kango, called "Shattered Hat."
Cho of Ringo, nicknamed "Evening Mist."
Yasaka, the "Serpent-Eyed."
The four knelt before Hyogoro.
"Daijo's yakuza warriors: 400 strong!"
"Kango's yakuza warriors: 300!"
"Ringo's yakuza warriors: 500!"
"Yasaka's yakuza warriors... only 200."
Yasaka lowered his head in shame, but Hyogoro clapped his shoulder reassuringly.
"Not everyone is willing to rise up against Orochi. Besides, Hakumai is the smallest region—there's no need to blame yourself."
"Gyukimaru and the others have already joined Oden. For now, our role is to eliminate the remaining threats."
The last rays of sunlight vanished from the horizon.
"For the restoration of Wano!"
Hyogoro raised his sword and charged forward.
"For the restoration of Wano!!!"
"FOR THE RESTORATION OF WANO!!!"
The warriors surged ahead.
Hyogoro's blue hair flared like a burning flame, his large, rotund body moving with surprising agility.
His sword, ablaze with Haki, cut through the darkness as he lunged at the castle walls.
BOOM!!!
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