Although Marco also didn't put Doflamingo in his eyes, the current situation was not optimistic for the Whitebeard Pirates. Not only was the Navy Headquarters watching them covetously, but they had also just rejected the Big Mom Pirates.
The Four Emperor Pirate Crew was not easy to deal with. If the other party got angry, it would definitely be enough for them to suffer.
If it were normal times, the Donquixote Family alone would definitely not be a big problem for the Whitebeard Pirates. However, now, the best choice was still to respond to all changes with constancy.
The others also persuaded Akira one after another, hoping that Akira would not start a war again. They were all a little afraid of what Akira would do.
The matter with the Big Mom Pirates had not yet subsided, and he was already thinking of dealing with Doflamingo. The span was really too big.
Akira naturally understood everyone's meaning very well. However, Doflamingo had provoked him so much. If he didn't respond at all, it wouldn't be in his character.
So, Akira said, "Whether we fight or not is another matter. However, you first release the news for me, saying that we are going to take action against them. If they don't want to start a war, then they must make compensation."
Satch asked, "Akira, do you mean that you want to extort them?"
Akira said, "Now that we have just experienced a great war, and suffered heavy losses, this Doflamingo is a well-known underground broker in the New World, and his wealth is extremely astonishing. If we can extort a sum from him, what's not to like for us?"
"But what if they don't agree?" Marco asked.
Akira snorted coldly, and said, "If they don't agree, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
"But Doflamingo is ostensibly relying on the World Government, and in secret, he is cooperating with Kaido of the Beasts Pirates. It's not good for us to take action against them at this time, no matter how you think about it," Marco said worriedly.
Akira said, "Are we just going to let others bully us like this? Don't forget that we are the Whitebeard Pirates. When Pops was around, who dared to take action against us at will? Now, even if Pops is no longer here, we must never lose his old man's face. Being beaten and not saying a word, this is not in line with our purpose. We have even survived the Battle of Marineford. What else can stump us?"
"I know what you are worried about. However, I can guarantee that neither side will act rashly at this time. Although that old woman Big Mom is fierce, she will definitely not declare war on us for the sake of a dispute of pride. At most, there will only be some friction, so there's no need to worry. As for the Beasts Pirates, that madman Kaido has long wanted to eradicate us. Even if we don't take action against him, he will take action against us sooner or later. It's just that now, because of the sudden insertion of the Navy Headquarters, they don't dare to act rashly..."
"Also, as you said, the World Government's influence in the New World is not as great as in the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line. Don't forget that there is also the Revolutionary Army. That is the greatest enemy in their eyes."
"Although I do things crazily, I'm not an idiot. I can still distinguish the importance of things. Moreover, even if I really plan to take action against the Donquixote Family, I won't directly use the power of our pirate crew. I have other methods."
Akira said so much in one breath, but what really interested everyone was his last sentence.
Marco asked curiously, "Akira, you said that you won't use the power of the pirate crew. Do you have other objects that you can use?"
Akira tapped lightly on the armrest of the chair with his finger, and said, "I naturally don't have other forces. However, as long as I can give the other party enough benefits, I believe that someone will be willing to help us. Of course, that is only to be used in a last resort situation. If possible, I don't want to do that either. If we wait a little longer, perhaps we won't need to take action, and someone can help us."
What Akira was talking about was naturally the Straw Hat Pirates. If the Whitebeard Pirates took action against Doflamingo, the commotion would naturally be very big. However, the Straw Hat Pirates were a new pirate crew.
In the original story, the reason why the Straw Hat Pirates were able to defeat Doflamingo was precisely because other forces didn't put the Straw Hat Pirates in their eyes. Even Doflamingo didn't put them in his eyes, so he was caught off guard, and was defeated before he could even prepare a backup plan.
However, if he wanted to wait for the Straw Hat Pirates, then he would still need to wait for a year. So, Akira was considering whether he should take action himself, or wait for the Straw Hat Pirates to take action.
If he took action himself, he also had great confidence. However, he would need to prepare everything himself, which would take a lot of time and energy. If he did this, was it worth it, or not?
However, everything was still in Akira's imagination. He first had people spread the news out. The eyes of the New World were already focused on the Whitebeard Pirates. So, as soon as they made a move, the entire New World immediately received the news.
"Young Master, the Whitebeard Pirates are really bullying us too much."
As soon as the Donquixote Family of Dressrosa received the news, they immediately exploded. All the executives rushed to Doflamingo's front, and were all very angry.
The attitude of the Whitebeard Pirates in releasing the news was simply like pointing at them and scolding them. That attitude was completely like a big brother scolding a younger brother, and they didn't put them in their eyes at all.
The Donquixote Family was, after all, a well-known pirate crew in the New World. When had they been bullied to this extent? They could even point at their faces and scold them. After scolding them, they even wanted them to make compensation.
"That's right, Young Master, we must not endure this. The people of the Whitebeard Pirates are really too arrogant and conceited. They haven't even settled the matter with the Big Mom Pirates, and they actually dare to have this attitude towards us 18. It's really too arrogant."
"If we apologize and make compensation according to what they said, then what face will we have to continue in the New World in the future?"
No matter who it was, they had to care about face. Especially for large pirate crews like the Donquixote Family, a dignified Shichibukai, and also the king of a country. If they licked their faces to apologize and make compensation, not only would they lose all their face, but their prestige would definitely plummet.
Before, they had originally thought that the Whitebeard Pirates would be busy dealing with the Big Mom Pirates and cleaning up the aftermath, and it would be impossible for them to have time to settle the matter of the Battle of Sapporo Strait with them. As long as time passed, it would be fine.
However, who would have thought that Akira was completely a madman? His every move was beyond everyone's expectations. Many people thought that it was impossible for him to beat Blackbeard.
However, Blackbeard died in his hands just like that, and the Blackbeard Pirates were also destroyed in his hands. Later, many people also thought that he would definitely compromise first in the matter with the Big Mom Pirates.
However, who knew that he wouldn't do that either? Instead, he made the Big Mom Pirates lose face. Now, he was even more beyond their expectations. He didn't care about the enemies on all sides, and directly took action against their Donquixote Family. This was completely a madman.
"That Death God is a mad dog. He bites people everywhere. I think his approach is simply courting death. The New World now doesn't know how many people want him to die. But he's good. He doesn't tuck his tail between his legs and live like a person. Instead, he's still so arrogant. He's simply courting death."
Trebol roared angrily. As the family's strategist, Trebol's personality was somewhat eccentric, but he was still relatively calm. However, at this moment, he could no longer remain calm. He opened his mouth and cursed angrily.
"Enough."
Listening to his subordinates all being angry and cursing there, but no one could come up with effective suggestions, Doflamingo roared angrily, and immediately made everyone shut up.
Taking a deep breath, Doflamingo's gaze swept over everyone, and then he slowly said, "That guy's approach is indeed beyond my expectations. But now is not the time for you to be yelling and angry here. Can you solve the problem with this? It's completely useless. What I want to know now is, how should we handle this matter? What ideas do you have? Speak up."
For a time, no one dared to speak first. In the end, it was the highest executive Diamante who said, "Young Master, I think that we don't need to be so nervous. The Whitebeard Pirates are just releasing the news now. There's a lot of thunder, but little rain. I don't believe that they will really dare to take action. Don't forget that they are now surrounded by enemies on all sides. Moreover, we are still a Shichibukai personally appointed by the World Government. The World Government will definitely not sit idly by if the Whitebeard Pirates want to take action against us so openly."
"Although that's true."
What Diamante said also made some sense. However, Doflamingo was still frowning, and said, "That Death God is not a person who will play according to the rules. You think that he won't take action. He will precisely do the opposite, and give you a fatal blow when you relax. After defeating Blackbeard, his strength must have become powerful to a terrifying degree. If we confront him head-on, we will definitely not be the Whitebeard Pirates' opponent."
"As for the World Government."
A cold light flashed in Doflamingo's eyes, and he said, "Those guys are probably just hoping that I die. However, for the sake of face, they will definitely not let me die in the hands of the Whitebeard Pirates. So, if it really comes to a critical moment, they will definitely take action. However, if we wait for them, I'm afraid that they will only save me alone. This is not what I want to see."
In the eyes of the World Government, Doflamingo held the secret of the Celestial Dragons, and must not die. However, the others were different. They couldn't wait for all of Doflamingo's subordinates to die. Without the power, it would be easier for them to control Doflamingo.
The others didn't understand Doflamingo's meaning, but a few of the highest executives were very clear. They also knew Doflamingo's identity, and also knew that what Doflamingo said was not wrong. The World Government simply wouldn't care about their lives.
Trebol pondered for a while, and said, "Then we can ask Kaido of the Beasts for help. He is now in urgent need of the artificial Devil Fruits that we manufacture. Moreover, I heard that Kaido also has had hostility with the Whitebeard Pirates."
"Kaido?"
Hearing the name Kaido, even with Doflamingo's arrogance, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes. This man was too terrifying. He didn't even dare to raise the thought of opposing Kaido.
"However, will he really confront the Whitebeard Pirates for our sake?"
Regarding this point, Doflamingo really didn't have confidence. Although he now controlled the source of Kaido's artificial Devil Fruits, it didn't mean that they were indispensable to Kaido.
The Whitebeard Pirates' current strength was known to everyone. Even Big Mom, who was also a Four Emperor, didn't give them face. So, it was very difficult to say whether Kaido would take action for him.
Not only Doflamingo, but even Trebol and the others also didn't have much confidence. Don't look at the fact that they were now supplying Kaido with artificial Devil Fruits. But it didn't mean that they were indispensable to Kaido.
The Whitebeard Pirates' current strength was known to everyone. Even Big Mom, who was also a Four Emperor, didn't give them face. So, it was very likely that Kaido wouldn't take action.
"What specific movements are the Whitebeard Pirates making?" Doflamingo asked Diamante.
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