In One Piece, I Am the Ultimate Doflamingo

"KAIDO!!!"

Doflamingo's gaze landed on the massive, imposing figure of Big Mom standing in front of him. He instinctively lowered his defenses.

For a fleeting moment, a strange sense of security washed over him—almost as if he were looking at his long-deceased mother. But the moment passed quickly.

He signaled to the people behind him to stay calm and then strode toward the two warriors, both brimming with killing intent.

"Lady Linlin, I sincerely appreciate your help."

There was genuine gratitude in his tone. Then, shifting his gaze to Kaido, who was glaring at him, he maintained his signature false grin and spoke again.

"Throughout numerous captures and executions, the World Government discovered something remarkable—Kaido's body possesses an extraordinary level of durability. Killing him was deemed a waste, so they sought to uncover the secret behind it."

Still standing at the center of the battlefield, Perospero and Katakuri perked up their ears. They, too, were eager to hear the legend of Kaido of the Beasts.

"So, Kaido was taken to Punk Hazard. And there, he happened to encounter King. Am I correct, Arber?"

High above, King had just arrived on the scene, his gaze momentarily fixed on Urouge's wings in bewilderment.

Upon hearing his real name, King's eyes widened slightly in shock. How did this kid know that? Judging by his age, when they were lab rats on Punk Hazard, this guy should have still been playing in the dirt.

BANG!

Ignoring Doflamingo's question, King landed beside Kaido and spoke in a low voice.

"Boss, the samurai are stirring."

"Not important. How many of them still follow that fool, Kozuki Oden?"

Kaido paid no mind to the idiot dancing in the Flower Capital. Instead, he pointed at Vergo and locked eyes with Doflamingo.

"So, what's the deal with this kid?"

"That brings us to Queen."

Doflamingo was still dragging things out, and Kaido's expression grew darker. If Linlin weren't standing nearby, he would've already smashed this brat into paste.

No one interjected, but Doflamingo continued speaking without a hint of embarrassment.

"Queen's former superior, Vegapunk, was recruited by the World Government. While at Punk Hazard, he extracted your blood and created the first artificial Devil Fruit. However, he found the color to be off and declared it a failure. In reality..."

"A failure?"

Not just Kaido—Big Mom's eyes gleamed with interest, her intense gaze locking onto Doflamingo. They spoke in unison.

"So, you have this technology now?"

Doflamingo burst their bubble immediately.

"No. Only Vegapunk possesses that knowledge. I merely attacked Punk Hazard, but I failed to capture him. As for his current whereabouts, I have no clue."

For the first time, both Kaido and Big Mom felt an overwhelming urge to beat their so-called 'beloved son' into the ground. So he was just scavenging leftovers? What was the point of all this then?

"However, we have one advantage over the World Government," Doflamingo pressed on. "They don't yet realize that Vegapunk's technology is already perfected. That's why, the next time his location is exposed, I propose that we seize him together."

"Wororororo~"

Kaido scoffed, eyes narrowing as he studied Doflamingo.

"And why should I work with you?"

Doflamingo met his gaze head-on, his grin widening.

"Because we are strong."

"Strong? Then prove it to me!"

Kaido's pupils shrank as his overwhelming Conqueror's Haki erupted, surging toward Doflamingo like a tidal wave.

In that instant, Doflamingo felt like a lone ship caught in the heart of a storm, at risk of being swallowed by the waves at any moment.

He ignored Pica's visible distress and stepped forward.

"Lady Linlin, I'll cover the damages to Whole Cake Island."

Hearing this grandiose declaration, Katakuri and Perospero suddenly found Doflamingo much more agreeable.

Throughout his encounters with Conqueror's Haki users, Doflamingo had observed a pattern. Big Mom's Haki was wild—when lucid, it embodied her insatiable greed; in battle, it was untamed fury.

Golden Lion's was pure arrogance—he saw Roger as his only equal, everyone else mere insects.

Kaido's?

It was pure madness, a domineering force that sought to annihilate everything. No wonder his dream was to spark the greatest war the world had ever seen.

This resonated with Doflamingo deeply.

His entire body trembled—not in fear, but in sheer exhilaration.

"Fuffuffuffuffu! Kaido, you'd better teach me well!"

A twisted, frenzied Conqueror's Haki burst from Doflamingo, clashing head-on with Kaido's.

Though he lacked the advanced application of infusing Haki into his attacks, his sheer willpower had never been in question.

Behind him, Pica suddenly felt as if a weight had been lifted. He wiped the sweat off his back in relief.

The two overwhelming forces collided like dragons in a celestial battle. The sky over Whole Cake Island darkened as storm clouds churned, bolts of lightning splitting the heavens.

BOOM!

"Fuffuffuffuffu! Kaido! Show me your strength!"

Grinning wildly, Doflamingo lunged at Kaido. If he wanted Kaido's recognition, he would have to earn it with his fists.

Haki flared across his body like molten steel.

This wasn't just ordinary Armament Haki reinforcement—this was an advanced technique stolen from Bullet's 'Demon Mode.' Not only did it enhance durability, but it also fortified internal organs and significantly boosted both defense and physical endurance.

"Wororororo! Not bad, brat!"

Kaido laughed, throwing a punch himself. He didn't even bother using his kanabo—this was a test of fists.

BOOM!

"Fuffuffuffu! That hurts."

Doflamingo's legs sank into the ground, his right hand swollen from the impact.

So this was the power of Internal Destruction Haki.

In that brief moment of collision, his Haki had been shattered instantly, and Kaido's attack had penetrated straight into his bones.

It wasn't just a difference in strength—it was an entirely different level of mastery.

"Incredible."

Doflamingo laughed and charged forward again. To learn something, he first had to experience it firsthand. His bones were as tough as they came—this was the perfect opportunity.

"Wororororo! You've got a long way to go, brat!"

Kaido was thoroughly entertained. He loved a good fight, and Doflamingo wasn't backing down.

"OOOOHHH!!!"

Neither dodged. Their fists clashed relentlessly.

BAM! BAM! BAM!

Amid the deafening impacts, Doflamingo carefully observed Kaido's Haki.

Watching his bloodied, battered body against Kaido's completely unscathed form, Pica turned to Vergo nervously.

"Is Doffy... really going to be okay?"

"Doffy doesn't need our pity."

"This is just the beginning," Enel smirked, glancing at Moria.

Moria shivered at the sudden ominous feeling.

The battle raged from noon till dusk, neither side relenting.

Both warriors—one a hybrid of dragon and oni, the other having evolved into a near-immortal being—possessed seemingly endless stamina.

BANG!

Dragging his skeletal hands, Doflamingo finally pulled back.

"Worororo! Your Haki is lacking, but your bones are solid."

Cracking his knuckles, Kaido grinned.

"Is that all, brat?"

Doflamingo's lips curled.

"No, Kaido... it's time for Phase Two!"

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