One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 145 Aokiji Comes to the Door
Dressrosa is a tropical island full of resort charm, known as the "land of love, passion and toys".

"Goodness, this place is so beautiful!"

Yamato was incredibly excited, running around on the clean and tidy streets. Compared to the heavy industrial atmosphere of the labor-intensive country, she clearly preferred this island.

"Look! So many toys!"

"I saw it."

Goode glanced at it.

The most peculiar thing about this country is that toys are everywhere, and these toys have a soul just like humans.

Good shook his head: "Yamato, almost everything in this world that defies common sense is related to Devil Fruits."

"Devil Fruit?"

Yamato tilted his head in confusion, unable to understand what Goode meant.

Speed ​​remembered Goode's instructions before he came to the island and immediately understood the key point, his eyes becoming serious.

"Are these toys products of ability?"

"Yes."

Goode nodded.

"The fruit of childlike wonder can turn life into toys through touch."

"."

Speed ​​felt a chill run down his spine.

Turning life into a toy!
Along the way, they saw countless toys. According to Goode, the number of victims would be staggering, and the intelligence displayed by the toys was mostly human.

"Didn't anyone notice?"

"There should be."

Goode pondered.

Although being turned into a toy will erase all memories of the victim, the traces left on the physical object will not disappear.

Files, items, names
He had prepared a list of people before going to the island, and he was notified immediately if any unfamiliar names appeared.

If his name becomes unfamiliar.

Calling upon the mighty fleet of beasts to annihilate the island!

Although he felt that Doflamingo wouldn't dare to provoke him again, it was still necessary to make necessary preparations just in case.

Among the toys were government officials and envoys from other countries, so it's impossible that there were no records of them.

A few may be considered paranormal events, but when the number increases, it's impossible for various forces, especially the World Government, to remain completely unaware.

They're all just pretending to be stupid.

After all, Doflamingo wielded considerable power, even enough to make the Celestial Dragons compromise, as seen in the farcical incident of him resigning as a Shichibukai.

"So that's how it is! How awful!"

Yamato stood with his hands on his hips, looking quite smug.

"Good, shall we go and defeat that despicable ability user?"

"Mind your own business!"

Goode glared at Yamato with annoyance.

“If you hadn’t insisted on playing, we wouldn’t have even gotten off the ship. We’re here to pick up Caesar and we’d be leaving right away.”

"Hmph, I won't listen!"

Yamato turned his head away angrily.

"I'll go play by myself!"

After walking a few steps, Yamato's frustration subsided considerably. He secretly slowed his pace, his eyes constantly glancing back.

Quick, grab her!

What's infuriating is that Goode simply sat down in the coffee shop next door without even glancing in her direction.

Speed, however, followed.

"Your Highness, I'll show you around."

"Okay."

Dahe walked forward angrily, wishing Goode would accompany her.

"Hey, it looks lively up ahead!"

"That's the arena!"

Speed ​​looked ahead and saw a large arena in the distance, which, according to intelligence, was one of the main attractions in Dressrosa.

Yamato's eyes lit up.

Let's go have some fun!

In the coffee shop, Goode sat in the outdoor booth area, flipping through a fashion magazine while waiting for Caesar.

"Dingling bell~~"

The sound of a bicycle approached from afar.

Then, a rather lazy middle-aged man's voice rang in my ears: "Oh my, handsome young man, may I sit down?"

"Please."

Goode glanced at the other person and continued flipping through the fashion magazine.

He had an afro. "Waiter, two coffees, one-third milk, six ice cubes, and one sugar cube."

When the coffee was served, the man with the afro pushed one of the cups towards Goode, grinning and trying to get closer to him: "Want to try some? This is my secret recipe."

"Thanks."

Goode didn't stand on ceremony, picked up his coffee, took a small sip, and frowned involuntarily, giving a disapproving comment.

"Too cold, not good to drink."

"Really? I think it tastes pretty good."

The man with the afro looked quite devastated.

Good put down his magazine and sized up the uninvited guest: an afro, a sleeping mask, and an old bicycle.

"The admiral came all this way, not just to invite me for coffee, is he?"

"Were you recognized?"

Qingzhi scratched his head.

"Don't worry, I didn't receive any orders to arrest you. I was just taking a walk and happened to pass by here, Goode."

"You're cycling, not taking a walk."

Goode pointed to the bicycle next to him and earnestly corrected Aokiji's word choice, saying that walking and cycling are different.

Aokiji's forehead was sweating.

"That's not the point."

"of course."

Goode sneered.

If you want to come find him, he won't mind.

Redheads even contacted him.

They all don't trust him, huh? They really look down on people. He's not Jack's brother, who causes trouble wherever he goes.

"boom!!!"

A house next to the street suddenly exploded, and smoke and dust engulfed the two people.

"Cough cough, what's going on!"

When the smoke cleared, several houses had collapsed, and a tall, thin figure lay in the middle of the ruins.

The people on the street recognized each other.

"It's Lady Diamante!!!"

"Hey, what happened?"

"Lord Diamanti seems to have flown from the bullring!"

Goode calmly picked up his coffee.

"You saw it, but it has nothing to do with me."

"."

Aokiji was exasperated and got up to leave.

"Anyway, it's great to be able to see you."

"What's so good about it?"

Goode followed up with more questions.

Aokiji waved his hand, got on his bicycle, and leisurely rode away.

Goode frowned.

"A warning, you know."

Clearly, the Navy has its eye on him.

Aokiji's visit to him was likely a warning to him not to cause trouble; the fact that the admiral personally intervened was enough to show that the navy was ready for war.

Being close to naval territory, tensions with the navy are inevitable.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~"

Not long after, Caesar arrived, beaming: "Lord Goode, it's been a long time!"

"Hey, you're quite energetic."

Goode was somewhat surprised.

According to his calculations, Caesar, having been passed around several times, should be demoralized and resentful by now.

"Thanks to you, whoosh ...

Caesar laughed so hard his face contorted.

Under the guise of researching a giant drug, he swindled a large sum of research funds from the old woman, enough to live a life of luxury for the next few years.

How could he not be happy?

As for the future.

If the old lady really comes looking for him in a few years, Joker will definitely be unreliable, and he'll then turn to Lord Goode!
He's already figured out his escape route!

Lord Goode is his kindred spirit!

Whoosh who ...
(End of this chapter)