Chiga looked at the soldiers who were weeping profusely, overwhelmed by emotion.
Doflamingo... this is all your doing.
He didn't elaborate further—just the announcement that Doflamingo had been arrested by him was more than enough. The soldiers' expressions lit up with disbelief, then erupted into cheers, their voices shaking the very walls. In the next moment, they surrounded Chiga with excitement blazing in their eyes.
Chiga raised an eyebrow, unsure of their intentions.
Then, several burly soldiers surged forward and eagerly reached out toward him.
Naturally, he wanted to refuse. Being surrounded and touched by a group of enthusiastic men wasn't exactly a pleasant idea. But something in their eyes—pure gratitude and joy—made him pause. Before he knew it, the soldiers lifted him into the air.
"Admiral Purple Kirin!"
Their unified shout rang out, echoing across the factory. Even the Tontattas, who had been quietly watching, were moved by the celebration and joined in the cheering.
Robin had already stepped back, giving them space. She chuckled quietly as she watched Chiga's helpless expression while being tossed into the air, higher and higher, almost brushing the ceiling.
Finally, Chiga's body flickered with lightning, and he reappeared beside Robin, his face slightly annoyed.
He shot her a glare, but she only smiled more.
Turning toward the crowd, Chiga raised a hand. "Alright, I understand your excitement," he said calmly, "but I still need to go to the Royal Palace. Your King and Princess Mansherry are still being held captive."
Upon hearing this, the Tontattas immediately perked up. Funi, nestled in Robin's arms, looked at Chiga with teary eyes.
"Sir... please save our Princess," she pleaded.
Chiga offered a gentle smile. "Of course."
He then approached the unconscious Sugar, extracted the Hobi Hobi no Mi ability, and transferred it into a cantaloupe within the Door-Door Space. Once done, he gently placed Sugar inside the same space. Without her powers, she would likely be harmed by the angry victims.
Returning to Robin, Chiga took her hand and addressed the soldiers and Tontattas. "Until we meet again. Prepare to welcome your King and Princess."
With that, both he and Robin vanished.
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Inside the Royal Palace
Monet stood frozen in anxiety. Without Law around, her limbs hadn't yet been modified into wings and talons. She had already heard from Dellinger that Admiral Purple Kirin had arrived—and that Doflamingo had gone to face him.
Suddenly, Chiga and Robin materialized in front of her. Monet flinched, her heart pounding as she recognized the man before her. She had memorized his face from Doflamingo's warnings.
"Admiral Purple Kirin... where's the Young Master? Where is he?" she asked, her voice trembling.
Chiga didn't answer immediately. Instead, he opened the Door-Door Space and gently placed Sugar on the ground.
Monet's eyes widened. "Sister!"
She rushed over in panic. Seeing her grief-stricken face, Chiga finally spoke. "Doflamingo has been arrested. Your sister was merely frightened unconscious. You can either take her and leave, or accompany him to prison."
Though Sugar and Monet didn't necessarily have a tragic background , Chiga didn't really care where they end up anyways .
Relieved, Monet carefully checked Sugar's condition. Confirming her sister was indeed just unconscious, she let out a shaky breath. She cradled Sugar in her arms and bowed slightly to Chiga.
"Thank you... Admiral Purple Kirin, for showing mercy. I'll leave with her now."
As she passed by him, her body remained tense, only relaxing once she reached the exit. Cold sweat soaked her clothing. Only now did she truly understand why Doflamingo had always feared this man. The pressure Chiga exuded was suffocating.
She gave a bitter chuckle, then transformed into snow and floated away with Sugar in her arms.
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Robin watched her leave, then looked playfully at Chiga.
"Master, Monet is quite the beauty. Are you really just going to let her go like that?"
Chiga rolled his eyes, then pinched her nose with mock sternness. "What are you even thinking?"
"I'm just looking out for you, Master," Robin replied with an exaggerated pout.
"Put your hand on your heart and say that again."
With a dramatic flair, Robin pressed a hand against her generous chest. "I do."
Chiga sighed, squeezing her nose a bit harder as punishment, before snapping his fingers. A ROOM space enveloped the entire King's Plateau.
He located King Riku and Princess Mansherry, then used Shambles to instantly teleport them into the palace.
They arrived disoriented. King Riku, however, quickly recovered. His eyes widened in recognition.
Before he could speak, a voice echoed from the entrance.
"Your Majesty!"
Everyone turned.
It was Kyros, the former gladiator. With a single leg and a heart burning with loyalty, he leapt forward, dropping to his knees before Chiga.
"Thank you! Admiral Purple Kirin!"
Chiga blinked, caught off guard by yet another heartfelt kneel. "Why does everyone express gratitude by kneeling…?"
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