Chapter 297: Tremor-Tremor Fruit!High atop the palace of Dressrosa, Donquixote Doflamingo stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows, his pink feather coat unmoving in the night breeze, while his gaze behind the sunglasses was locked onto the harbor.Outside the window, this nation was putting on a display of sunset and revelry.Toys walked clumsily through the streets, the absurd sight of humans and dolls coexisting harmoniously shimmering under the sunlight.Flowers never wither, music never stops, dance steps never tire... This was the toy kingdom he had meticulously crafted, a perfect cage woven with lies and strings.But now, the lies were crumbling."Straw Hat..."Doflamingo's mouth twitched, an expression of wanting to laugh but being unable to.The report from Punk Hazard still lay on his desk.The SAD Factory was destroyed, Caesar Clownwas killed, and Monet... that woman who was loyal enough to give her life for him, her fate was now unknown.And the instigator of all this was heading toward Dressrosa.Doflamingo felt a chill at his fingertips.He subconsciously clenched his fist, the power of the String-String Fruit making the air tremble slightly.Fear.This emotion he thought he had long since abandoned was now slowly crawling up his spine."Fuffuffu..."He tried to let out his signature laugh, but the sound was as dry as sandpaper rubbing together."Don't be ridiculous, he's just a lucky brat..."His face was reflected in the window glass.That face, which always wore an arrogant smile, was now distorted in the shadows... In the silence, the palace seemed exceptionally empty.The top executives were each carrying out their missions, toy soldiers stood still on both sides of the corridor, and the entire kingdom was like a giant and exquisite music box.Doflamingo suddenly felt like smashing something.He wanted to see glass shatter, walls collapse, and let this fake kingdom reveal its bloody entrails.Just as his fingers were about to dig into his palm—"Bulu~ bulu~ bulu!"The golden den den mushi on the desk rang. In the deathly silent room, the sound was piercingly heart-pounding.Doflamingo stared at the den den mushi for three seconds before slowly walking over to pick it up."Hello.""Doffy!"Diamante's voice came from the other end, so excited it almost cracked."We found it! We found it!"Doflamingo's brow furrowed: "Found what? Be clear.""That legendary—"Diamante lowered his voice, as if afraid of being heard by the air."The Tremor-Tremor Fruit!"Time stood still.Doflamingo's sunglasses slid down his nose an inch, revealing his startled eyes.His fingers tightened involuntarily, and the den den mushi let out a "clatter" of mourning as he squeezed it."You... say that again?""The Tremor-Tremor Fruit! Whitebeard Edward Newgate's ability!"Diamante was almost screaming."On a deserted island at the edge of the New World, it was discovered by our reconnaissance team! It's perfectly preserved, kept in a special box!"The Tremor-Tremor Fruit.The Devil Fruit capable of triggering earthquakes and tsunamis, known as the "power to destroy the world."After Whitebeard died, this fruit vanished into the vast ocean, becoming a legend pursued by countless ambitious people.And now, it was in the hands of his subordinates.Doflamingo slowly sat back on his throne.The leather seat let out a slight groan, like the sigh of a dying man.His brain was racing. Fear receded like the tide, replaced by a cold, almost manic clarity.The Straw Hat crew was approaching.The Marine were watching like hawks.If Kaido knew the SAD was destroyed, he would never let it go.The Revolutionary Army might be lurking in the shadows of Dressrosa.Besieged from all sides.Unless... unless the water was made even muddier!!!!A plan took shape in his mind—mad, bold, but... perfect."Diamante."Doflamingo's voice regained its usual composure, even carrying a hint of a smile."Bring the fruit back, and keep it absolutely secret!!""Understood!""And then—"Doflamingo's mouth curled up into a smile that belonged to "Joker.""We are going to hold the grandest tournament the Corrida Colosseum has ever seen."Hanging up the phone, he sat alone on his throne, looking at the fake starry sky of Dressrosa outside the window.The fear was gone.Replaced by the trembling excitement of a gambler about to bet all his chips."Fuffuffu... fuffuffuffu..."Low laughter echoed in the empty palace, growing louder and louder, finally turning into a manic laugh."Come, Straw Hat! Come, Marine! Come, ambitious people of the whole world!""Let's see who can... maintain their sanity under the temptation of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!"...A day later, the world was shocked."Shocking! Whitebeard's Legacy Power Appears in Dressrosa!""The Ultimate Prize of the Corrida Colosseum—The Tremor-Tremor Fruit!""Donquixote Doflamingo's Mad Game: The Winner Gets the Power to Destroy the World!"The front page of every newspaper was screaming the same news.Morgans' News Coos flew across the four seas, bringing this news to every island, every ship, and every ear hungry for power... On a certain burning island in the New World."Heh, interesting."Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach looked at the newspaper and licked his lips."The Tremor-Tremor Fruit... it was supposed to be mine.""Captain, are we going?" Burgess punched the air in excitement."Zehahaha... no rush."Cunning flashed in Blackbeard's eyes."Let the others scout the way first. Donquixote Doflamingo isn't just a simple Joker."...Onigashima, Wano Country."Wororororo!"Kaido gulped down a large mouthful of sake."Tremor-Tremor Fruit? Boring! The strongest ability is already within me!"He crumpled the newspaper into a ball: "But... I heard the Straw Hat kid is going to Dressrosa!!"...Big Mom's territory, Cake Island."Mamamama... Whitebeard's ability."Charlotte Linlin's eyes sparkled. "If I give it to my children...""Mama, this is clearly a trap," Perospero reminded her."But it's a trap filled with candy!"Big Mom licked her lips."Send someone! Bring back the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!"...Red Hair Pirates, Red Force."Benn~~"Shanks furrowed his brows rarely. "Donquixote Doflamingo is playing with fire."Benn Beckman exhaled a puff of smoke."He's playing with explosives, and he wants to blow everyone sky-high."...A certain volcanic island in the New World.A remnant of the Whitebeard Pirates, Ace laughed in extreme anger."That bastard Doflamingo, how dare he use Pops' power as bait!""Captain, are we going?" a subordinate asked."Go! Of course we're going!"Ace clenched his fist. "Even if we have to destroy it, we can't let Pops' power be defiled by that Joker!"...Revolutionary Army headquarters, Baltigo."Mr. Dragon, this is an opportunity."Sabo pointed at the newspaper."Dressrosa will gather the eyes of the entire world. We can take advantage of the chaos to act."Dragon Silently staring at the location of Dressrosa on the map.:"But be careful, Sabo!""I know Doflamingo; he never makes a meaningless move. There must be a bigger conspiracy behind this."...All over the Grand Line, countless pirate ships changed course.Bounty hunters were itching for action.The Underground emperors sent their agents one after another.The entire world, because of one fruit, began to converge on Dressrosa... Marineford.The door to the Fleet Admiral's office was kicked open."Sakazuki!"Sengoku rushed into the room, waving the latest newspaper in his hand."What is going on?! The Tremor-Tremor Fruitappearing in Dressrosa? Has Doflamingo gone mad?!"Akainu Sakazuki sat behind the desk, a cigar in his mouth, his face terrifyingly dark.On the desk in front of him, that same newspaper was spread out."He hasn't gone mad."Akainu's voice was as low and hot as lava."He is provoking us. Provoking the whole world, and especially us, the Marine.""We must act immediately!" Sengoku slapped the table."If the Tremor-Tremor Fruit falls into the hands of some great pirate, the balance of the New Worldwill be completely shattered!""I know." Akainu slowly stood up and walked to the window, looking at the Marine Soldier training on the field below."That's why I've already made a decision."The office door opened again, and three figures walked in.Borsalino still had his lazy look, hands in his pockets:"Oh~ how scary, the Tremor-Tremor Fruit has appeared again~"Fujitora leaned on his cane sword, his expression serious:"I have heard of this matter and feel deeply uneasy. Such power should not be a prize in a colosseum."Aramaki was full of interest:"Oh my, is this the legendary Tremor-Tremor Fruit? I really want to go and see the excitement~"Sakazuki walked to the world map in the center of the office, his finger pressing heavily on the location of Dressrosa:"Doflamingo intentionally leaked the news to attract pirates from all over the world to Dressrosa. If he succeeds, that island will become the battlefield for a second 'Marineford War'.""So we must strike first."Akainu's gaze locked onto Fujitora and Aramaki,"Issho, Aramaki! You two go to Dressrosa."Fujitora nodded slightly: "As you command."Aramaki grinned: "Finally, some work to do!""Borsalino." Akainu turned to Kizaru."Oh~ am I going too?!" Kizaru tilted his head."You have another mission."Akainu interrupted him,"The Revolutionary Army has been active in the South Blue recently; I need you to investigate.""Furthermore..."He paused, the smoke from his cigar blurring his expression:"If a great war really breaks out in Dressrosa, we need someone to provide support at any time, or... to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation to attack Mary Geoise."Kizaru's eyebrows twitched as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he just shrugged:"What a scary mission~ Well then, so be it~"Sengoku looked at Akainu's deployment, hesitating to speak. Finally, he sighed:"Sakazuki, are you sure sending only two Admirals is enough? The temptation of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit might attract Four Emperors-level forces.""Then let them come." Akainu's voice was as hard as iron,"Marineford has been completely rebuilt; we are no longer the Marine of the Marineford War.""If the Four Emperors dare to come..."He clenched his fist, a lava-like red flashing between his fingers:"I'll let them know what 'Absolute Justice' means!"The office fell into a brief silence. The sunlight from outside passed through the glass, casting a cross-shaped patch of light on the floor."One more thing."Akainu sat back in his seat and looked at Sengoku,"Contact CP0! Tell them the Marine don't need World Government spies getting in the way in Dressrosa. If they dare to interfere with our operations..."He didn't finish, but the meaning was already clear.Sengoku nodded and turned to leave the office. The three Admirals glanced at each other and also stepped out one by one.After the door closed, Sakazuki sat alone in the office, looking at the newspaper again.On the front page, the photo of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit was deliberately enlarged, its spiral patterns seemingly mocking order and peace."Doflamingo," Akainu said in a low voice, cigar ash falling to the floor,"You'd better pray that you don't play with fire and get burned."Meanwhile, in Dressrosa, Doflamingo was standing at the highest point of the Corrida Colosseum, looking down at the massive arena below."Fuffuffu..."Doflamingo spread his arms as if to embrace the entire boiling world,"Come! Come, all of you!""Let this game... begin!"...The various forces of the New World, like sharks smelling blood, converged from all directions.The toys of Dressrosa were still smiling, still dancing.But the ground beneath their feet had already begun to tremble.As if foretelling that a grand play, enough to shake the world, was about to begin.