NOVEL NEXT Chapter 109: When Marine Was Less Than Half A Year Old, Shichibukai Got f***ed Four By You! (3/5)
A few days later, the super battleship departed from Dressrosa.
Under the wise counsel of Finn, King Liku realized that Cyrus was the most suitable heir to the throne. Cyrus, in honor of his wife who had passed, took on the royal family's surname and vowed to protect the kingdom.
Meanwhile, Wallace, the Rear Admiral of the G5 branch, completed his investigation of the factory prisoners. The guilty were arrested, and the innocent were set free. At Finn's request, Violet used her psychic abilities to check on Wallace and confirmed that he was not involved with Virgo's corrupt gang.
With that, Finn restrained all the Donquixote Family cadres using seastone handcuffs and handed them over to Rear Admiral Hua Sutian, ensuring that even Virgo, a dangerous foe without powers, had his limbs broken to prevent any further threat.
Finn assigned Wallace a crucial task—escorting the Donquixote Family cadres and other pirates to Naval Headquarters. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Wallace knelt before Finn, knowing that delivering so many notorious criminals would bring him great prestige. Though his strength had not yet reached Vice Admiral level, this mission alone would elevate his reputation, setting him on a clear path to promotion.
Meanwhile, Doflamingo, having just returned from the Shichibukai meeting, found himself ambushed by Cyrus, the king's elite soldiers, and the support of the ability-using Tontatta Tribe. Despite Doflamingo's immense power, he was forced to retreat under their combined assault.
When Doflamingo learned of the upheaval in Dressrosa through his spies, he was stunned. Enraged, he called Sengoku at Naval Headquarters.
In the Marshal's office, Sengoku received the call and assumed Doflamingo had good news. But Doflamingo, seething with fury, shouted, "Good news? Sengoku, I've been screwed over by that bastard Finn!"
Sengoku, confused and feeling an ominous sense of dread, asked Doflamingo to explain. Doflamingo, now pacing furiously on his ship, removed his trademark red sunglasses, glaring back at the horizon where Dressrosa lay far behind him.
"I left for the Shichibukai meeting on Marine orders, and while I was away, Finn took everything! My kingdom, my operations, my family—everything is gone!"
Doflamingo's voice dripped with bitterness as he accused Sengoku of orchestrating the attack. "You knew! There's no way this was a coincidence. Finn's not clever enough to plan something this precise without help."
Sengoku, now sweating, stood up from his chair in shock. His office staff—Garp, Crane, and others—watched in stunned silence as Doflamingo's tirade continued. Crane activated the speaker function, allowing everyone to hear Doflamingo's furious rant.
"You Marines are ruthless! Every last one of my family members has been killed or captured! My empire, my foundation, gone! And you want me to believe this wasn't part of your plan?"
Garp, ever the comic relief, scratched his nose and muttered, "Why's everyone looking at me? I didn't do anything."
The others stared at him, knowing all too well that Garp's bloodline was legendary. His son was the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and now his grandson, Finn, was tearing through the ranks of the Shichibukai. Within a few months, Finn had taken down four of the Warlords, leaving even the top brass in shock.
"Less than half a year in the Marines, and Finn's already dismantling the Shichibukai," someone murmured.
Sengoku wiped the sweat from his brow, inwardly panicking. If Finn continued at this rate, the Shichibukai system itself would crumble, reducing their numbers until it was a joke.
"Don't worry, Doflamingo," Sengoku finally said, trying to soothe the pirate's rage. "I'll speak to Finn. I'll make sure you get your people back."
But Doflamingo wasn't buying it. "Enough of your lies, Sengoku! Finn didn't just take Dressrosa. He captured my agents, my scientists, and even the undercover Vice Admiral I placed in your ranks!"
Sengoku's heart nearly stopped. "Undercover Vice Admiral?" The room went silent. Even Garp, often aloof, looked up, intrigued.
Doflamingo's voice echoed through the office. "That's right. Virgo—my undercover agent at G5! You Marines think you've got everything under control, but Finn's wrecking your whole system, and you don't even realize it. If anything happens to Virgo, I'll make sure the Marines pay dearly!"
The revelation hit Sengoku like a punch to the gut. Virgo, a trusted Vice Admiral and base commander, was Doflamingo's mole all along. How had the Marines missed this?
In the garden outside, those listening in were equally shocked. A Vice Admiral, after years of scrutiny, had turned out to be a spy? And if not for Finn, they would never have known.
Garp chuckled, breaking the tense silence. "Well, my grandson sure knows how to get things done."
Sengoku couldn't deny it. As much trouble as Finn was causing, exposing Virgo as a traitor was a major win for the Marines. Taking a deep breath, he responded to Doflamingo.
"You're right, Doflamingo. I've investigated this thoroughly. Your downfall was inevitable, and Finn was the one to make it happen."
With that, Sengoku slammed the receiver down, cutting off Doflamingo mid-rant. The room fell silent, everyone too stunned to speak. Only Garp laughed, clearly enjoying the chaos his grandson had caused.
Sengoku, still sweating, wiped his brow again. "Finn's methods may be unconventional, but no one can deny the results."