Chapter 123

It was still the beginning of the day.

Lucas called his girls in Marineforde and told them to do a favour for him. He said that he has an urgent affair and they should cover up for his absence. Lucas told the girls to take his ship, then go somewhere and say that he is going after some pirate in the sea. And of course, they doubted why is he, all of a sudden, would need to sneak out of his job.

"Who is she"

The one who was talking with Lucas was Nami. Just last day, some girl from Impel Down said she would want to transfer to his crew. After all, that they spent with Lucas, it didn't take them to be a genius to know that he has done something to her, or inside her. No girl can trust Lucas when he is not at home.

"No, it's not about women" Lucas replied

Nami believed him. When it comes to other girls, Lucas won't lie, and if a girl insists too much on causing troubles, then she has a threesome with that girl and discover a new side. "We can cover you. But what about Hina, she isn't one of us and may expose you."

That was a problem, despite Lucas not dating Hina, as her superior, he was pretty much close to her those days. Two are used to smoke together and exchange cigarettes. Well, Lucas's stoke was nearly endless, so Hina was the one who burrows cigarettes from him. Calorina and Kaya don't know that, but the other girls know.

If the sh.i.p.s are moving, and Hina came seeking Lucas for something to smoke, then she would find out he is not in his place.

"Do it anyway. I will try to come back as soon as possible. And if Hina found out something, tell her that I'll explain."

"Okay"

Lucas then hanged the call.

Unknown to Lucas, the direction his ship is moving to, is very close to the fries who wants a second chance. Lucas then went back to the deck and lied under the shadow of the sail. The girls came close and sat next to him. They took some lunch boxes and began to eat like there was nothing to worry about it.

"Do you want to eat together" Vivi came close to Lucas with a box in her hand.

"Ara~ I'm following a diet so I don't think I can finish this on my own" Zala came close and did what Vivi has done.

"Hey, I was here first " Vivi glared back Zala. "Your name isn't written on him" Zala replied.

"Shut UP," Lucas said as he sat. It pisses him off when girls start to fight among themselves. "Stop fighting and feed me, both of you."

"Yes."

Zala and Vivi blushed after hearing him scolding them. They couldn't help but think he is handsome when he acts like this. They sat down and put the lunch boxes. All of Lucas had to do is to open his mouth and chew the food.

After a couple of hours, the silhouette of an island appeared. Three big pirates ship appeared in front. Mikita floated and looked well before calling Lucas "Zorro, something seems odd." Lucas, who was closing his eyes, opened them and stood up. He went to the edge of the ship and looked in front.

There were three pirate sh.i.p.s indeed. Behind them, there was a seaport with men and women holding their weapons. Behind them, a man was sitting and crossing his hairy legs

Lucas activated Adrenaline Boost level 20 to enhance his sense by +300% (400% of the original). Using the bounty eyes, Lucas could tell that every one of them is a wanted pirate. The one, behind, had a deactivated bounty.

'Doflamingo is here' a chilling ray appeared in Lucas's eyes.

"Girls, seems we have someone to welcome us here." Lucas knows a thing or two about Doflamingo from the Manga.

Doflamingo, maybe someone with shallow morality, but he was someone who appreciates his original crew and treats them as his family. If Doflamingo seemed to be out of the control, Lucas could use Machvise as his hostage.

Lucas is the type of the guys who have low morals as well and would use any method in his hand. When it comes to underhand and backstabbing, then Lucas is more like Doflamingo.

"Zorro, are we going to fight " some sand flew next Lucas and formed Vivi who was looking to the land, she opened her palm, and a mini yellow storm appeared.

Mikita as well appeared next to them, with a new broad smile. She wanted to test her new fruit power, Ton-Ton.

"Fufufu, what will happen now" Robin laughed. To be honest, she was shocked by Zorro's powers at first. Then she was shocked by Mikita's new skills when she saw her fighting. Robin was feeling much secure with this crew now.

"Hmm, three sh.i.p.s" Lucas was frowning like Akainu. He looked to the three sh.i.p.s in front of him, then to the cow that was dragging them " Let's leave this for Lucci."

"Mooo" Lucci heard him and nodded. Lucas, as Zorro, took his sword and cut the strings that link the ship with Lucci—making her free.

Now, those people would meet the first sea monster with The Six Powers, no, the improved Six Powers, and full mastery over Haki.

Doflamingo was sitting behind a mini-army of men, and some pretty pirate women as well.

"Let's test this Zorro" Doflamingo murmured. He didn't think those weaklings can defeat Machvise, so let alone the crew that captured him. But this is a battle in the sea, so this should be a good test. "I'll make a decision depending on them"

"Bellamy" Doflamingo called the man who stood on the face of the ship. "Don't disappoint me" Bellamy nodded. His legs suddenly morphed into spring that pressed on the ground, then he turned into a streak of light and flew toward Zorro's ship, ignoring his safety.

The first one reacting to Bellamy was Vivi. As soon as she saw him heading, she waved her hand " Sand Storm". She declared and threw the small yellow tornado in her hand. The sand storm extended all of a sudden and became huge enough to generate strong winds.

"This... Crocodile's move" Robin commented.

Bellamy before he reaches his destination was swallowed by The Sand Storm and flew up with it. Vivi smiled for her whole life. She hated the feel of being a burden. But it seems that with this fruit, the feeling of being a burden was replaced by the feel of power, making her quite happy. And all of this is thanks to Zorro who did her any favours.

The Sand Storm continued flying toward the land; it made the sh.i.p.s move aside, causing some damage, then Bellamy was thrown to the ground.

"This means that Crocodile is dead" Doflamingo murmured again as he looked at Vivi.

Before the pirates could make out what was happening, the sea monster that was dragging the coming ship, vanished. "MOO".

Lucci appeared in front of the sh.i.p.s. As 300 meters Sea Monster, Lucci made the sh.i.p.s looking small.

"Don't fear, it's a mere Sea Monster."

The brave pirates on the sh.i.p.s held their swords and jumped on Lucci trying to beat her.

But as they did that, their weapons were broken. Lucci looking at everyone used her head to use Finger Gun. Her head moved toward everyone in her way, and to the sh.i.p.s with super speed, knocking everything on her way *BAM* The sh.i.p.s sank along with the pirates.

A huge wave was made and moved toward the pirates of the land. The wave hit them and dragged them away.

When the waves reached Doflamingo, he jumped up, avoiding it. Standing in the air, he glared at Lucci ready to use his threads to cut her but seems the sea monster was smart and swim back to the ship, avoiding him.

Doflamingo had a twisted expression. Sea Monsters aren't supposed to be this strong.

Doflamingo suddenly started to laugh " Fufu... Interesting "

Doflamingo was going to fly toward their ship, but he changed his mind when he saw the boat coming toward him.

***

"Girls, stay back and near to Lucci, this guy is dangerous," Lucas said to his girls as he stood on the top of the sail. His eyes fixed on Doflamingo who was standing in the middle of the air.

The girls wanted to refuse. They wanted to come with Lucas and fight. But he said they should stay away, and possibly near to Lucci and the land.

Lucas then jumped and went to land, in front of Doflamingo.

The pirates, who were hit by the wave earlier, saw him and dashed since this was their target.

When everyone seemed to get close, Lucas extended his hand toward them. An invisible sphere of shockwave was forming around his hand. * BAM*. Using level 15 Six King Gun, Lucas shot a big shockwave that hit the pirates and sent them flying with severe internal damage.

[+7000 Acc.u.mulated XP

Six King Gun +9000 XP]

*Clap* *Clap*

Lucas lifted his head to see the man who was clapping. Doflamingo made a broad grin as he looked down "fufufu... You dealt with those weaklings very well".

" Well, you attacked me first " Lucas, looking at Doflamingo, waved his sword sending air blade. Doflamingo dodged quickly and appeared on the ground, smiling, he lifted his finger and aimed at Zorro. * Pew* * Pew*

Lucas used Future Vision and could feel three threads flying to him like Bullet. He dodged two with ease and used his sword to reflect the third. Doflamingo's smile grew wider when he saw Zorro able to react and reflect his thin threads. That proved that this guy has some capabilities, even if it isn't that much, it still considerable.

Should Doflamingo shows him more power, or not. "I only send someone to give you a warning."

"Oh, is that so, " Lucas said.

"I want to ask you. Why are you chasing after Law?" Asked Doflamingo. His eyes suddenly showed a dead seriousness. His next step depends on what Zorro would say.

"For money of course."

"For money " Doflamingo smiled widely. He opened his arms widely and said.

" If it's about money, then we can become friends and forget about our early conflict."

"Oh, really. Do you not care about those people" Lucas walked a few steps and stopped in front of some pirate. Lucas kicked him flying toward Doflamingo like a football.

In response, Doflamingo lifted his hand, moved his finger, and bam, then pirate was thrown away "I don't care

"And what makes you think I want to be your friend "

"Money. Isn't that what are you looking for " Doflamingo smiled.

It's not like he doesn't want to kill Zorro, but it seems that he can use him, so why not. Law was a pain in the ass to find, and Doflamingo was coming to Paradise sometimes to look after him, but his job was distracting him.

If Zorro wants to save him time, so be it. The only reason why he sent his men earlier was that he didn't feel well when he heard someone investigating Law.

"What do you offer," Lucas asked as he pretended to be interested.

Just as Lucas expected, he and Doflamingo are both dishonest people, and if they can use their enemies, then they would do rather than killing them.

Doflamingo lifted one finger. "If you can get him alive and hand him to me, then I'll give you one billion berries " The Joker of The Underworld has a lot of money.

"This offer is too much, I want to be your friend, but I can't help but wonder why you want him."

"You should only care about your payment. But there is one thing that stops us from becoming friends."

"Oh, what is it."

"Hand Machvise back, and we will become friends," Doflamingo said as he stood up showing his full height.

"Really. Friends should deal face to face " Lucas looked to a house that was 20 meters away. He lifted his sword and waves toward that direction, cutting that house in half.

"You got me; I'll give that to you" from that house, unaffected by the air blade, a man, who looks like Doflamingo got out.

Doflamingo who was dealing with Lucas all along turned into threads that were absorbed by original Doflamingo. It was just a clone.

"Now, let's see, what would you offer for your Machvise's life," Lucas asked the blonde who was walking toward him.

Doflamingo suddenly halted his steps. Did this man, just asked him for money, after be gave him a deal of a billion. Did he turn greedy already? And why does it feel like he is taking a hostage?

" I want to know if Machvise is alive," Doflamingo said. If anything happened to Machvise, then an act of bloody revenge would happen.

"I can't say that he is better than a dead" Lucas said as he relaxed his shoulder.

Doflamingo felt anger overwhelming him. But he managed to calm himself down and forced a smile " I understand, our crews did clash, and there are some casualties. But as great things didn't cross the line, there is a chance."

Just wait, once he hands him Law, Doflamingo would know how to deal with Zorro.

He stood in front of Lucas and extended his hand " deal".

"Deal. So, how much are you willing to pay for him" Lucas asked.