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Chapter 79: Supersonic Thunderclap Sword

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"Donquixote Doflamingo, I hereby officially place you under arrest for the murder of a World Noble and the usurpation of Dressrosa!" Ian declared, his voice echoing from above.

Despite the theatrical delivery, his pale face and green eyes held no hint of jest.

A comprehensive plan had formed in his mind. Both Doflamingo and Kaido, despite their villainous reputations, were unwittingly playing into his hands.

The obese World Noble, the target of his attack, lay charred and blackened, resembling a roasted chicken, likely beyond saving.

Logically, the death of a Celestial Dragon should have sent shockwaves throughout the world. However, Doflamingo's former status as a World Noble himself framed this incident as an internal conflict, a common occurrence within the Holy Land, hardly worthy of global alarm.

The Five Elders would likely choose Doflamingo over the foolish, deceased noble. They would even welcome the rise of a formidable pirate like Ian, a figure capable of shaking the world.

Fire Fist Ace, publicly known as Garp's adopted grandson, was also a force to be reckoned with, unafraid to challenge the authority of the Celestial Dragons.

And his hidden identity, as the son of Gol D. Roger, meant he wouldn't hesitate to challenge a Celestial Dragon.

Ace hadn't directly attacked the noble; he had been focused on Doflamingo. Yet, the Celestial Dragons had still contacted the Five Elders. Ian had allowed this, knowing that by the time they received the news, Doflamingo would likely be dealt with.

"Black Wing Devil, since when did you become such an eager lapdog for the Marines and the World Government? So desperate to arrest me and earn some merit?" Doflamingo sneered, his face contorted in a grimace.

The sight of the man who had killed his family ignited a burning rage within him, threatening to break through his carefully constructed facade of composure.

"I want to bring you to justice. And we haven't even discussed your collusion with Crocodile or Diamante's crimes. He deserved what he got."

"Don't give me that 'he was family' crap. You might have suffered, but you've inflicted far greater suffering on countless others. How many families have been torn apart by your actions?" Ian interrupted Doflamingo's attempt to retort, silencing him with a barrage of accusations.

They stood facing each other, the Devil and the flamingo, their contrasting appearances symbolizing their opposing ideologies.

The atmosphere crackled with tension as countless eyes watched them intently. On one side, Donquixote Doflamingo, a seasoned Warlord of the Sea, and on the other, Ian, a rising star who had swiftly defeated two Warlords and fought the world's strongest swordsman to a draw.

While Doflamingo was not quite on par with Mihawk, the gap wasn't insurmountable. He, along with Bartholomew Kuma, ranked among the stronger Warlords, while Boa Hancock, Jinbe, and Crocodile occupied the middle tier. Only Gecko Moria and the newly appointed Buggy the Clown were considered significantly weaker.

Ian had only fought Mihawk to a standstill, a feat Doflamingo could likely replicate. Even Mihawk would need to exert considerable effort to defeat him, especially with his Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit abilities. Victory for either side in this battle was far from certain.

Ace's crew, having confirmed their captain's safety, watched the confrontation with anticipation. Ace had explained his connection to Ian, attributing it to his grandfather, Garp, which came as no surprise. While Doflamingo seemed to have the upper hand, the gap wasn't insurmountable. After all, Ian was still a newcomer.