In One Piece, I Am the Ultimate Doflamingo

"Kozuki Oden! I'll take care of your family!"

"AAAAAHHHH!!!"

Kozuki Oden's eyes burned red with rage, an overwhelming sense of humiliation surging within him. Black and red lightning crackled around him as his strength surged once more. With both swords wrapped in Conqueror's Haki, he swung with all his might.

Yet, he was still completely overpowered by Kaido.

"Worororo! Kozuki Oden, it seems two years of dancing like a fool have made you even weaker!"

"Great Thunder Bagua!!"

The attack struck from a distance, crashing into Oden's blades. His pupils contracted, and his momentary rage was replaced by chilling clarity.

Having sailed with both Whitebeard and Roger, he immediately recognized this technique—it was the advanced application of Conqueror's Haki.

An invisible strike!

...

"Aaahh!"

Screams echoed as the unfortunate souls were yanked into the air by thin threads, chosen as guides.

Before leaving, Doflamingo twisted the knife even deeper.

"Oden-kun, I'll make sure your family reunites with you soon."

"AAAAAHHHH!!"

As Oden roared in helpless fury, the flamingo soared toward Wano.

...

Flower Capital.

Those who had profited under Orochi's rule were panicked, seizing this rare moment of calm to escape. If even Orochi himself had been forced back to his stronghold, how could they possibly be safe?

Meanwhile, within Orochi's castle...

"Guhehehehe~"

A grating, gloating laugh filled the room, causing Daijo and the others to glare in fury. But the laughter only grew louder, more piercing.

Orochi's face twisted with smug delight as he pointed at the freshly bandaged wound on Hyogoro of the Flowers' chest.

"That strike must've hurt, huh, Hyogoro?"

Daijo snapped, his voice laced with anger. "Shut up, you treacherous bastard! You're nothing but a coward who relies on dirty tricks!"

"Then come and kill me already!"

Orochi sneered, extending his many snake-like heads, swaying mockingly behind Kurozumi Semimaru's barrier.

"Bastard—!"

Hyogoro raised a hand, stopping the pointless insults. His gaze locked onto the old crone, Kurozumi Higurashi, standing behind Orochi.

It was her. She had transformed into Oden and landed that deceptive blow. If he hadn't realized in time, he would already be dead.

Hyogoro's voice was steady.

"You gained the position of shogun by murdering Lord Sukiyaki, and then this old hag disguised herself as him to pass the title to you. Isn't that right?"

"Yoyoyoyo~ That wasn't all. At the very start, I also transformed into Kozuki Oden to convince that fool Sukiyaki to take Orochi in," Higurashi cackled, her face alight with vengeful glee.

"This time, after Kaido kills Oden, the entire Kozuki Clan will be wiped from existence!"

"Damn you!!"

Enraged, the four yakuza bosses, including Cho, raised their blades and struck again, but the barrier stood firm like an immovable pillar. Instead, the force of their attacks rebounded, splitting their hands with the shock.

"Guhehehehe!"

Orochi's laughter echoed like a demonic curse, causing blood to rush to the heads of Daijo and his men.

"Soup's ready!!"

A group of subordinates entered, carrying food collected from within Orochi's castle.

"Daijo, Kango, Cho, Yasaka—eat first!"

As the group sat down, Hyogoro stole a glance at Orochi and Higurashi behind the barrier.

"Even a sorcerer's power requires stamina. They can't hide in there forever."

He only needed to hold them here until Oden's victory.

Orochi's face twisted. Why the hell was this Hyogoro bastard smarter than that fool Oden? He had already figured out the Barrier-Barrier Fruit's only weakness.

Kurozumi Semimaru was in his nineties, practically half-buried in his grave. How long could he possibly keep this up?

If Kaido didn't arrive soon, he might not have to worry about Oden—he'd be dead first.

Silently, Orochi retreated into the crowd and pulled out his precious Den Den Mushi.

...

Outside Orochi's Castle.

"Kanjuro, this isn't Oden Castle in Kuri?"

Just as she stepped out of the carriage, Lady Toki furrowed her brows, realizing something was wrong. The ground was littered with corpses.

"Of course not. This is Orochi's Castle," Kanjuro replied, his voice stripped of its usual warmth.

"WAAAHHH! MOTHER!!!"

Momonosuke and Hiyori's terrified screams cut through Toki's confusion.

"Kanjuro, you—?!"

Shocked and sorrowful, she moved to approach, but Kurozumi Kanjuro's blade forced her back. One of his hands had already seized Momonosuke and Hiyori, while the other pressed a sword to their throats.

The two children trembled, paralyzed with fear in Kanjuro's grasp.

The man's lips curled into a sinister grin. "Kanjuro? No, I am Kurozumi Kanjuro."

"Kurozumi?!" Toki's face filled with horror.

What now? Oden wasn't here. Her retainers had betrayed her. And she was now standing in the most dangerous place for any Kozuki—Orochi's Castle.

"Kanjuro, please—"

"Gurururu!"

"Moshi moshi! Lord Orochi!"

Orochi's panicked voice crackled from the receiver.

"Kanjuro, where are you?! Get over here immediately!!"

"My lord, I have already arrived outside the castle."

"Hurry!!!"

Ending the call, Kanjuro turned back to Toki, his voice icy.

"Lady Toki, please come with me. You wouldn't want anything to happen to Momonosuke and Hiyori, would you?"

Her expression turned blank, like a puppet whose strings had been severed.

Wordlessly, she followed.

...

The entire journey, Doflamingo couldn't help but marvel at the sheer foolishness of the Kozuki family.

Kozuki Sukiyaki, after being ousted by Orochi, had simply run off to live in seclusion. He hadn't even bothered explaining the situation to his son, leaving Oden to inherit nothing but a kingdom in ruin.

Even after returning, Oden still could've taken control of Wano by exposing the truth.

Instead, he was not just stupid—he was a traitor to himself. No wonder he was too ashamed to seek help from Whitebeard.

And honestly, what kind of sane man writes a diary?

As for Momonosuke? The kid was utterly worthless.

A Beast Pirate crew member hesitantly spoke up.

"Doflamingo-sama, we've arrived at the Flower Capital."

"Where is Orochi's Castle?"

"It should be in the southern district."

"Well done."

Doflamingo tossed him a special pill before activating his Observation Haki.

If he couldn't find them directly, he'd search for...

Amidst the bodies and gathering samurai in the south, a small group stood apart—four men and two children.

"Two children? Found them."

Doflamingo's eyes gleamed as the flamingo shot forward at full speed.

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