Arima looked at the adorable little girl in front of him and shook his head.
He asked, "Doflamingo, what Devil Fruit does she have?"
"Hobby-Hobby Fruit!" Doflamingo didn't dare play any more tricks.
"So that's the fruit! No wonder she poses a threat to me!"
Arima recalled the vision he had seen through Observation Haki: the moment this little girl touched him, he instantly transformed into a toy doll.
Tsunade and the others completely ignored him, as if his existence had vanished from their perception.
Arima crouched in front of the girl and asked, "What's your name?"
"She's Sugar, my little sister!"
Monet quickly answered.
"Doflamingo, I'm taking this girl with me!" Arima's gaze locked onto Doflamingo. If he made any move, Arima would strike with thunderous force.
"Fufufu… Sugar, Arima is very interested in you. You won't have to stay with the family anymore."
With that, Doflamingo lowered his head, hands in his pockets, preparing to leave.
At that moment, Monet blocked his path, pleading, "Young Master! I… I want to stay with my sister!"
Doflamingo looked down at Monet, extending his right index finger toward her. "Betraying the family will get you executed, you know! Fufufu…"
"Young Master! I, "
Before Monet could finish, Doflamingo's finger shot out a string like a bullet aimed at her head.
Monet instinctively closed her eyes, resigned to the thought of living without her sister and ready to die.
Yet, after a long moment, she realized she was still alive, unharmed.
Opening her eyes, she saw Arima standing protectively before her, while Doflamingo had already turned and left.
Monet exhaled in relief, though she felt a mix of disappointment and sadness at the ruthless streak of her young master.
Arima turned to her and said, "You and Sugar will stay on the Konoha Senju ship for now. Once you can protect yourselves, we'll decide your next move. Take your sister and come with us!"
With that, he strode toward the Royal Heights, followed closely by the other members of the Konoha Senju crew.
Monet scooped up her sister and hurried after him.
At the Royal Heights, King Riku had observed the entire battle.
When Arima appeared, King Riku immediately approached and sincerely thanked him.
"Lord Arima, thank you for saving our country!"
"You're welcome. I was just following someone's request."
"Who do you mean?"
"The little people living on Green Bit."
"Ah, so it's them! Hundreds of years ago, our Riku family befriended the Tontatta Tribe.
To prevent outsiders from disturbing them, we created the legend of the 'Fairies!' I'll make sure the people know the Tontatta Tribe's true identity!"
"That's up to you. The matter is settled. We plan to leave soon. Doflamingo has already paid considerable compensation, which I've left for you as well."
"You're leaving?"
A look of panic crossed King Riku's face.
"Hmm? What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Arima noticed the king's unusual expression.
"Well… the thing is, you're now on the World Government's blacklist.
Any country that dares to associate with you will be punished. This order was personally issued by the Five Elders not long ago."
"Oh?! Really? Looks like the Celestial Dragons truly despise me! Hahaha… interesting."
Arima didn't seem bothered by it.
"So… I hope you can protect Dressrosa! If you leave, the World Government will target this kingdom, and it may even fall into war."
King Riku suddenly knelt, setting aside his royal dignity, and earnestly begged for Arima's protection.
Seeing the king kneel, the royal family members and guards behind him followed suit.
Arima had never intended to abandon them, it was just that the words hadn't been spoken yet.
He quickly helped King Riku to his feet.
"I never planned on giving up on you. No need for such formalities.
Alright, everyone, stand up. From now on, the port will fly Konoha's flag. I'll leave a puppet behind, if anything happens, contact him."
"And…"
"That puppet will notify me immediately. I can arrive in less than a cup of tea's time."
Hearing this, King Riku finally felt at ease.
He insisted that Arima and his crew stay a few more days, hosting a grand banquet. He also promptly spread the news of the Five Emperor Arima protecting Dressrosa to the people.
Although Arima had initially planned to leave, he stayed a few extra days, also bringing the mother and two children aboard the Konoha Senju ship.
Meanwhile, the Donquixote family members slunk back to their ship, making no further stops, quickly leaving the trouble behind.
During the voyage, the crew grew increasingly frustrated, but none had the strength to challenge Arima.
"So… Doflamingo, are we just leaving like this?" Trebol asked tentatively.
"Fufufu… Leaving? How could we slink away quietly? How can we deal with Arima, or even you, King Riku?"
Doflamingo's veins bulged with anger, his fingernails digging into the chair arm.
He continued, "Send a message to Morgans, tell him that Five Emperor Arima appeared in Dressrosa, likely uncovering the Celestial Dragons' treasure!"
"Hehehe, Doflamingo, that's brilliant! Pirates across the seas will swarm like sharks to blood. Even a Yonko can't protect Dressrosa!"
"And plant some treasure on nearby islands. The Sky Gold we intercepted last time will come in handy!"
"Hehehe, Doflamingo, should we call Kaido too?"
"No need. Kaido will come looking himself! Fufufu! Arima, the forces of the entire sea are your enemies. Let's see how you survive this time!"
Doflamingo laughed triumphantly.
At that moment, Pica rushed in, shouting, "Young Master, Vergo has returned to the Marine base!"
"Good. If he got exposed, all our previous efforts would be wasted… Have we found Law's trail?"
Pica shook her head. "Not yet."
"Then send another message to the Five Elders. Tell them we've located Trafalgar Law, right here in Dressrosa!"
"Um… Doflamingo, won't this anger the World Government?"
"Fufufu! Even without this news, they would come! This time, Arima won't get away! The Donquixote family's gains aren't so easy to snatch… Fufufu!"
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