31 Joker

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_Sabaody archipelago-Paradise_

After leaving the Florian Triangle, the Darkstars finally arrived at the last island in Paradise, the Sabaody Archipelago, Though it is called an archipelago, it is actually a massive mangrove forest growing out from the middle of the ocean with each tree of the forest serving as an island on which people live.

The Sabaody Archipelago is a highly visited rest stop for all sorts of travelers to prepare before entering the New World, Due to the place being in close proximity to the Red Line.

The Darkstars finally docked their ship in a place further away from the port of grove 27 (Author: A port, where Kizaru began his attack) Sin, predicted that there was still a week before the Strawhats arrive.

Meanwhile, Sin let the crew + newcomers decided to enjoy themselves, shopping, dining, etc...

Sin finally remembered to buy a Den den mushi, he brought customized snails for the core crew and a few normal ones for the regular pirates.

"250 million berries, huh?" said Sin as he read his bounty.

"What?! only 60 million for me?!" exclaimed the floating Perona.

"Morningstar.D Sin, we finally found you," Said a man with spiked blue hair and yellow goggles, and behind him was a huge man, with huge front teeth.

'Donquixote Pirates' though Sin, as looked at the two Pica's officers Gladius and Buffalo.

"We won't beat around the bush, hand over Law or you will feel the Donquixote Pirates' wrath!," said Gladius.

"Heh? Show me the wrath of the Donquixote Pirates" said Sin with a mocking smile.

"You...!" Viens swelled on Gladius's forehead as he pointed his gun at Sin, but he suddenly froze.

*PerepPerepPerp...PerepPerepPerp* ringed a Den den mushi.

"I-its the young master!" said Buffalo.

"Morgningstar.D Sin" Doflamingo's voice came out of the Den den mushi.

"Doflamingo," said Sin.

"I have a proposal for you," said Doflamingo.

"Go on," said Sin, knowing when this conversation is heading.

"I heard that one of my old enemies has joined your crew," said Doflamingo.

"You are talking about Law? No, I'm not handing him over" said Sin.

"Hehehehehehe!" Doflamingo laughed.

"Where are very similar, we were both Heirs of Celestial Dragon families, and we don't easily give up.... You should join me and w..." said Doflamingo.

"We might have a similar background, but our bottom line is vastly different, I heard from Law about your... dark past"Sin interrupted him with a mocking tone.

"You...!" he could hear Doflamingo's Bulging veins.

"Listen, you Flamingo bastard, I carry the Will of "D", so don't even try threatening me! because I fear no one, not even Kaido that you fear so much!" Sin said coldly.

"Y-young master!?" called Buffalo nervously, he knew that Doflamingo must've been furious right now.

"...Gladius!...Kill him!" called Doflamingo.

*Bang* Gladius shot Sin's face.

Sin was prepared, he instantly activated his Sharingan, and covered his fist in armament haki.

*Woosh* *Thud!*

Sin dodged the bullet and hit Gladius square in the face, and at the same time, he stuck a playing card on his chest.

*Crack!*

Gladius's goggles broke.

*Woosh!* *Bam!* Gladius flew and crashed into a building.

The civilians panicked and scattered away.

"G-Gladius!" yelled Buffalo, before taking the Den den mushi and running.

He then grabbed the unconscious Gladius and flew away.

"Horohorohorohoro, do you think we will just let you leave like that, you idiots?!" said Perona before creating a few ghosts.

The ghosts pursued Buffalo when suddenly...

*Boom!* the card on Gladius's chest exploded.

*Woosh* Buffalo lost consciousness and fell to the sea along with Gladius.

*Splash*

Perona was surprised.

"Fight smarter not harder" said Sin, as he patted Perona's head like a wise elder.