Chapter 227
Chapter 227
Dressrosa.
After two days, Rorschach finally found some free time.
Doflamingo had given him such a "generous gift." As a traditional virtue of a certain kind of person, how could he not return the favor with an even bigger gift?
In the bustling streets filled with crowds and cheerful laughter, the entire city was wrapped in a peaceful atmosphere.
However, the arrival of an uninvited guest shattered the tranquility of this city.
Rorschach floated high above the city, looking down at the prosperous metropolis. He casually raised his hand and released a wave of Conqueror’s Haki.
Now that he had become a new Emperor, how could he not have the proper habits of one? This wave of Conqueror’s Haki was the proper greeting.
The powerful Conqueror’s Haki descended from the sky and spread across the entire island in an instant.
The once-lively streets fell into complete silence. Every civilian without exception was knocked unconscious by Rorschach’s Haki.
"This is... Conqueror’s Haki?!"
Diamante, who had been watching from the spectator seats high up in the Corrida Colosseum, stared in shock at the scene below.
All the swordsmen and gladiators in the arena had collapsed, foaming at the mouth.
Diamante was only able to resist thanks to the special training and "baptism" he had received from Doflamingo, giving him some resistance to Conqueror’s Haki. Moreover, because Rorschach had spread the range so wide, the pressure wasn’t as concentrated and overwhelming as it could have been.
"Where is the enemy?! Why can’t I sense where this Haki is coming from?!"
Diamante looked around frantically, trying to locate the source of the Conqueror’s Haki.
No matter how hard he searched, he would never find it. He would never imagine that someone could release such a massive wave of Haki from high in the sky.
"Damn it... Why did this have to happen now?!"
Diamante gritted his teeth and pulled out a Den Den Mushi, quickly making a call.
Bruu bruu bruu.
The Den Den Mushi was picked up almost immediately.
"Trebol! We’re under attack! Gather the officers right now and protect Sugar! Then tell Pica to find out exactly where the enemy is!"
The moment the call connected, Diamante shouted anxiously.
"What?! We’re under attack?! Understood. I’ll protect Sugar."
Trebol, who was currently in the underground base, was also shocked. Because he was deep underground, he hadn’t been affected by Rorschach’s Conqueror’s Haki.
"Damn it... Why did this have to happen while Doffy is away? Just who the hell is this person? With this level of Conqueror’s Haki, our family shouldn’t have provoked someone like this..."
After hanging up, Diamante frowned and muttered in frustration.
That’s right — Doflamingo had already left Dressrosa two days ago.
The World Government had summoned him to Marine Headquarters two days prior. Not only Doflamingo, but even Jinbe, who was deep underwater, had also received the summons shortly after Rorschach left.
Just as Diamante was hesitating whether to contact Doflamingo, a figure suddenly appeared behind him.
"Hoh? So Doflamingo isn’t here? No wonder the people left on this island felt so weak."
Using the speed of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Rorschach had instantly locked onto the strongest remaining presence and appeared right behind him.
When he realized the person wasn’t Doflamingo, he was slightly surprised. But after hearing Diamante’s muttering, everything clicked into place.
"Who’s there?!"
Diamante spun around, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
He wasn’t some nameless rookie in the New World, yet someone had managed to appear behind him without him noticing.
There was no need to think — this was definitely the person who had released that overwhelming Conqueror’s Haki over the city.
However, the moment he saw Rorschach’s face clearly, shock and fear completely overtook him.
"R-Rorschach!! You’re the recently famous ’Golden Lion II’ — Rorschach!!"
He pointed at Rorschach with a trembling finger, his lips twitching uncontrollably.
"Our Donquixote Family has no grudge against you! Why are you targeting us?!"
"Why? Wasn’t it your Donquixote Family that came looking for me first?"
"Our family came looking for you first?!"
Diamante was stunned. When had they ever been bold enough to provoke an Emperor-level figure?
Wait... he suddenly remembered.
Two days ago, Doflamingo had sent Baby 5, Viola, and Buffalo on a mission. It seemed to be related to Monet. Trebol had been the one who informed them. Diamante only knew the general details, not the full story.
No... I have to contact the Young Master! We can’t handle someone like this on our own.
Diamante quickly pulled out another Den Den Mushi, trying to call Doflamingo.
Zzzzt!
A bolt of lightning struck the hand holding the Den Den Mushi, causing it to drop to the ground.
"Damn it!"
Diamante clutched his injured hand and stared at Rorschach in terror.
"Snake Sword!"
Ignoring the pain, he drew his rapier. The blade extended like fabric, slithering toward Rorschach like a snake.
Rorschach looked at it with disdain. His figure vanished from his original position and reappeared behind Diamante in an instant.
Bang!
Diamante only felt a heavy impact on the back of his head before his face slammed violently into the ground. He crashed through the upper floor of the building and smashed into the ground below, creating a large crater.
The blow caused his eyes to roll back as blood spilled from his mouth. He lay motionless on the ground.
"How weak... He couldn’t even take one hit."
Rorschach jumped down into the crater and looked at the unconscious Diamante with mild disappointment.
He had thought the executives of Doflamingo’s family would be stronger. He didn’t expect one of them to go down from a single casual attack. Were they just weak, or had he become that much stronger?
Rorschach grabbed Diamante by the back of his cape and dragged him away like a dead dog, leaving a long trail of blood on the ground.
...
Outside the Corrida Colosseum.
Several Donquixote Family executives who had arrived late gathered together.
"Did you all come because Trebol contacted you?"
Dellinger asked with a serious expression as he looked at the arriving officers.
"Yeah. You all felt that presence just now, right? Anyone who can use such powerful Conqueror’s Haki is definitely not ordinary. This is an enemy attack!"
Lao G, who was even older, also felt that the intruder was extremely dangerous.
"Let’s go. Diamante should be inside. We’ll ask him if he has any leads first."
Gladius, who was relatively calmer, spoke in a steady voice.
The group walked through the gates of the Corrida Colosseum together.
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