One Piece: At the start, defeat Momonosuke and take Yamato to sea.

Chapter 38 I Want Violet

In the waiting area for contestants at the arena.

The prison for gladiators is also among them.

In addition to the regular participants, pirates and bounty hunters, the gladiatorial tournaments hosted by the Don Quixote family also include some prisoners to increase the excitement of the competition.

Among these prisoner swordsmen were many soldiers from the King's army, including King Riku.

All the powerful figures in the contestants' waiting area looked at the Luo Ji Pirates with apprehension.

They couldn't understand why these two notorious pirates, with bounties of 5 million and 13 billion respectively, who were already famous, would participate in this gladiatorial tournament.

Isn't this a pro player coming to a Bronze-level game to stomp on a noob?

However, some wandering pirates want to join this rookie pirate crew that has recently caused such a stir.

Joining the Luo Ji Pirates now might just make me a veteran.

It has to be said that the Luo Ji Pirates were a great pirate crew that reached their peak as soon as they set sail.

Despite their small number, their two major achievements—causing chaos in Wano Country and being wanted by Kaido of the Beasts, and defeating a Marine Vice Admiral's fleet to seize the title of Shichibukai—have made countless people see their potential.

"King Riku, come out and come with me!"

Luo Ji, who was in the competition area, had no intention of participating in the match. He directly drew his second-generation Kitetsu and cleaved through the steel bars of the prison cell, shouting loudly.

Upon hearing Luo Ji's voice, a helmeted man sitting silently in a cell slowly raised his head.

Don't waste my time!

Luo Ji walked into the prison and spoke coldly.

Rebecca also shouted that she wanted to find this grandfather king.

If you don't seize the opportunity now, you may not have another chance later.

The news of Luo Ji's attack on the gladiatorial prison was quickly reported to Don Quixote's family underlings.

"Damn it! I forgot about that old man!"

Doflamingo's face darkened upon receiving the message. He had been looking forward to watching the match between Luo Ji and Yamato, but this guy had caused trouble.

"Is the Luo Ji Pirates going to oppose us for the sake of that remnant?!"

Diamante said with a gloomy expression, "As expected, Doflamingo's plan to use Sugar to deal with the Luo Ji Pirates was correct."

Before they could even make a move, Luo Ji struck first.

"So what if he saved that old man? Who in Dressrosa would recognize that useless king now?"

Torrepol sniffled and sneered.

"Foohoo~ Violet, you don't mean to leave us, do you?"

Doflamingo suddenly laughed and looked at Violet, a cadre who seemed a little lost in thought.

"I dare not! I am already extremely grateful that the young master spared my father's life."

Violet's heart tightened, and cold sweat broke out on her back. She knew that this devil had already decided to kill her.

"Then let's go and have a proper feast for this King Yama, as a way to celebrate your father's regained freedom."

Doflamingo wasn't angry; instead, he walked towards the window with a grin.

"Let's go and give our distinguished guest some gifts!"

Doflamingo waved his hand and led his men to the arena, eager to see these two super rookies.

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Inside the gladiatorial prison.

King Riku shakily removed his silver helmet, revealing a bald head covered in white hair.

"Rebecca, I'm so sorry..."

King Riku III looked at his granddaughter, who looked so much like his eldest daughter Scarlett, with tears in his eyes and a face full of guilt.

It was all because of his incompetence that Dressrosa descended into chaos, and his eldest daughter died at the hands of the Don Quixote family.

This poor granddaughter had been living a life of hardship and displacement since childhood, often going hungry.

"Grandpa..."

Rebecca's eyes were also full of tears, but she held them back.

From now on, she will be a pirate of the Luo Ji Pirates, a female pirate seeking revenge!

"After you are rescued, you should hide. You can seek refuge in the Kingdom of Prodens of your good friend Elizabeth II."

Alternatively, they could change their appearance, hide in Dressrosa, and seek cooperation with the dwarves.

"Let's enter my scroll for now."

Luo Ji put Riku III, who still had much to say, directly into the scroll and prepared to leave the arena.

There may be more major battles to come.

"Your Highness Rebecca, please let us out too!"

At this moment, the gladiators in the surrounding cells shouted, many of whom were soldiers from the King's army back then.

Having experienced that war of usurpation, they believed in King Riku's character.

People like Tegu Repante, the army commander of the King's Army, and Aichilia, the gladiator.

"Then let them all come out!"

'Flame Slash!'

Luo Ji unleashed a sword aura that cleaved open all the surrounding cells.

Whether you survive or not depends on your abilities.

Luo Ji will no longer care about the lives of these people; it's not bad to let them cause some trouble for Doflamingo.

"Thank you, sir!"

Now, both the former royal army and other pirate prisoners cheered as they escaped from the arena prison.

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"Fuck fuck fuck fuck~, you've just arrived on my turf and you've already ruined my business. What does this mean?"

As soon as Luo Ji and his group stepped out of the prison, they heard a sinister and arrogant voice coming from high above the arena.

"If you take a fancy to any prisoner, just let us know. Do you think I wouldn't give you face? Luo Ji!"

Doflamingo floated in the air, his pink flamingo cloak billowing in the wind, revealing his bulging abs.

Beneath a pair of pink sunglasses, a smile revealing white teeth radiated confidence and dominance.

"Oh ho, are you sure you want to give me face?"

"Alright, then leave Violet to me as well, Heavenly Demon."

Luo Ji looked up at the figure high above and gave a faint smile.

Yamato, standing nearby, had already shouldered his spiked club, his gaze fixed intently on Doflamingo, seemingly ready to take down this 'strongest Shichibukai' at any moment!

"Want her? It's not impossible! I wonder if Yama and Rakshasa would do us the honor of having a meal together and becoming friends."

Upon hearing Luo Ji's arrogant tone, Doflamingo's forehead bulged with a vein, but he still smiled and extended an invitation to Luo Ji's pirate crew.

If Sugar can come into contact with Luo Ji without having to fight against Yamato, a powerful and domineering figure, then it's all worthwhile.

Once everyone has forgotten about Luo Ji's existence, Doflamingo will be able to gradually subdue Yamato.

Now that we've released Violet as bait, what's a little more humiliation?

"Let her come over, and we'll be good friends!"

Luo Ji chuckled, like a greedy old fox, seemingly unafraid of any tricks Doflamingo might pull.

"Go, Violet, and give our good friend a proper welcome."

Doflamingo scrutinized Luo Ji for a long time before finally sending out this cadre who posed a risk of betrayal.

And he couldn't seem to see King Riku, that old bastard. Had that guy already escaped with the chaotic prisoners?

It seems that Luo Ji came to rescue King Riku and Violet for the sake of Rebecca, and doesn't appear to have any intention of going to war with the Donquixote Family yet.

That makes sense, the Luo Ji Pirates only have a few people, there's no need for them to fight to the death with the Donquixote Family.

But Doflamingo was determined to assassinate Luo Ji and make him disappear completely.

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