Chapter 57

A beautiful woman is like a flower; different flowers have different habits, such as the delicate charm of a rose, the purity of a lily, or the noble elegance of a lotus.

When facing different beauties, one must adopt different methods and means.

Luo Xing has quite a bit of insight into this path.

In his treatment of his wife Yamato, he focuses primarily on pampering her.

As long as the requests Yamato makes are not too excessive, Luo Xing generally satisfies them.

In his treatment of Xiao Zi, who has a slight masochistic tendency, he focuses primarily on being overbearing.

Even if Xiao Zi cries until her face is streaked with tears and begs for mercy incessantly, Luo Xing will continue until he is satisfied.

As for the Empress, this world’s most beautiful woman who appears incomparably cold and aloof but actually hides a fragile side deep within, Luo Xing focuses primarily on gentle persuasion and influence.

Of course, when necessary, he will also reveal his overbearing side, but that is not for now.

Watching the graceful figure of Empress Boa Hancock depart, a subtle arc appeared at the corner of Luo Xing’s mouth.

Beside him, the little handmaiden Carrot suddenly said:

"Master, that Empress sister has fallen in love with you!"

Luo Xing was startled and laughed, "It’s only the first time I’ve met her; how could she have fallen in love with me?"

Carrot said with a serious little face:

"Because I just noticed that Empress sister’s heartbeat was exceptionally fast for a moment, and when she turned around, the roots of her ears were red!"

"Master, based on my experience, Empress sister definitely likes you!"

Luo Xing tapped Carrot’s cute rabbit ears:

"You little girl, how old are you to be talking about 'experience'?"

Carrot puffed out her chest and said unconvinced, "I’m not little anymore!"

Luo Xing chuckled and gave Carrot’s furry little face a hard pinch, though another purple-clad figure flashed through his mind.

Doflamingo is dead, and most of the Donquixote Family executives have also been killed by Luo Xing.

Who’s Who, Ulti, Page One, and other members of the Beasts Pirates have basically taken control of Dressrosa, so no more accidents will occur.

It is also time for Luo Xing to go visit that flower called Violet—oh, and he must add a little pink flower bud to that.

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Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku has been guarding the Den Den Mushi, waiting to receive intelligence from Strawberry in Dressrosa at any moment.

*Purupuru~*

The Den Den Mushi rang, and Sengoku hurriedly answered.

"Hello, Strawberry, is there any new situation?"

Several sounds of swallowing saliva came from the other side of the Den Den Mushi, as if trying hard to control surging emotions, and Strawberry’s voice replied urgently:

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, something terrible has happened!"

"The Senzu Bean Auction was just a front; the Beasts Pirates used this front to launch a surprise attack on the Donquixote Family!"

"Now, the entirety of Dressrosa has fallen into the hands of the Beasts Pirates!"

It was as if a thunderclap had sounded in Sengoku’s ears, leaving his mind blank for an instant!

The Senzu Bean Auction, which had attracted so many powerhouses and which he, Sengoku, had also been paying close attention to, was actually just a front?!

The Beasts Pirates used this to launch a surprise attack on Doflamingo and occupied Dressrosa?!

How could such a thing happen?

Why would the Beasts Pirates do this?

Didn’t Kaido and Doflamingo often collude in secret?

Too many questions and too much shock filled Sengoku’s heart.

Even with his reputation as a brilliant strategist, he was unable to react at this moment.

After a long while, Sengoku took a deep breath, finally managed to calm down, and asked the crucial question:

"What about Doflamingo himself? You previously reported that the only members of the Beasts Pirates who entered Dressrosa were that Beasts Son-in-Law Luo Xing, his little handmaiden, and the Flying Six’s Who’s Who. These three alone should not be enough to kill Doflamingo."

According to normal logic, Sengoku’s analysis was absolutely correct.

Doflamingo is, after all, a powerful Warlord of the Sea, and he had also eaten the Monster Cell; even compared to the second-in-command of a Yonko crew, he would not be much worse.

Such a person would not die so easily.

And if Doflamingo is not dead, how could Dressrosa have fallen into the hands of the Beasts Pirates in such a short time?

Unless Beasts Kaido himself arrived!

But that is also impossible; the movements of the Yonko are what the World Government and the Marines are most concerned about.

If Kaido had left Wano Country, it would be impossible for Sengoku not to know.

Strawberry, on the other side of the Den Den Mushi, said in a tone of terror:

"Doflamingo was killed; he was killed by the Beasts Son-in-Law all by himself!"

Then Strawberry reported the situation as he knew it.

Although he was not in the coliseum at the time, he had observed from afar with binoculars and knew the general process.

When Sengoku heard Strawberry say that Beasts Son-in-Law Luo Xing had crushed Doflamingo with an overwhelming momentum, and was even suspected of having used Advanced Conqueror’s Haki to almost instantly kill him, he no longer knew what expression of shock to show.

Sengoku didn’t even know when he had hung up the phone.

An inventive talent that even Vegapunk cannot compare to, possessing the powerful strength to crush Doflamingo at a young age, and perhaps even having mastered the most terrifying Advanced Conqueror’s Haki!

What kind of monster is that Luo Xing?!

Sengoku has lived for so many years and has never seen such a monster!

Sengoku drank the tea on his desk in one gulp and let out a long sigh.

The matter has already happened; being shocked is of no use.

He must report this matter to the Five Elders as soon as possible.

Sengoku did not delay and immediately set off for Mary Geoise to meet the Five Elders.

The Five Elders were in a rage.

Upon seeing Sengoku, a bald elder shouted angrily:

"Sengoku, this is a serious dereliction of duty by your Marines! Dressrosa has fallen! A Warlord of the Sea has just died like that!"

Sengoku was stunned; it seemed the Five Elders had received the news even earlier than he had.

Thinking about it, it was not surprising; the World Government, after all, has its own intelligence agencies.

Their coverage and strictness far exceed those of the Marines themselves.

Another long-bearded elder said:

"There was also an important spy we planted in the New World who died. This time, the Dressrosa incident has caused the World Government heavy losses!"

Yet another of the Five Elders said angrily:

"We have all been played by Beasts Kaido this time! Who could have imagined that the Senzu Beans were just a front, and his real goal was to occupy Dressrosa!"

This great hall, representing the highest power of the World Government, was filled with a stifling atmosphere and towering rage.

Sengoku, however, suddenly said:

"This matter is likely not Beasts Kaido’s idea, because it doesn’t resemble his past style of doing things at all."

The Five Elders frowned and asked, "Sengoku, are you implying that the mastermind behind this is someone else?"

Sengoku said with an unprecedentedly serious expression:

"On the way here, I rethought everything that happened before and after in Dressrosa."

"I can be certain that the true mastermind of this matter must be that Beasts Son-in-Law Luo Xing!"

Sengoku’s firm voice echoed in the great hall.

The Five Elders looked at each other, clearly shocked.

The Senzu Beans were invented by Luo Xing, Doflamingo was killed by Luo Xing, and he is suspected of having mastered Advanced Conqueror’s Haki, all while possessing such meticulous and terrifying strategy!

The Five Elders felt a deep sense of crisis.

This person has already become a huge hidden danger with a threat level no lower than a Yonko!

The Five Elders said with extreme solemnity:

"Sengoku, your Marines must treat that Luo Xing with the same importance as a Yonko from now on! Increase his bounty by another 500 million!"

"Also, Dressrosa cannot be allowed to be occupied by the Beasts Pirates so easily; you must find an opportunity to take Dressrosa back!"

The first point was easy to say, but as for the latter point of taking back Dressrosa, Sengoku could only smile bitterly in his heart.