Pirate's Freedom

After hearing Doflamingo's words, Rocinante, who was familiar with his brother's character, could only put it down temporarily even though he was full of doubts. After nodding to him, he took out a cigarette and a lighter from his pale pink shirt pocket, thinking He lit the cigarette and took a puff——

What happened this time... I couldn't figure out from the beginning to the end. Doflamingo must have concealed something very important. How should he report it to [Big Senbei]?In any case, the Navy must pay attention to this unknown Mr. Erwin...

A moment later, a burst of scorching heat came suddenly. Rosinandi threw away the cigarette and hurriedly patted the black feather coat on his body.

Tata Tot, who stood above Baby-5, couldn't help but look at him a few more times.

He always had a strange feeling about Rocinante, not that he cared about his identity as a Navy undercover and the very likely drama of brotherly feud.

It's because... It can't be said that Rosinandi hid it well, but Tata Tot, who was deeply impressed by the [Silence Fruit], still noticed something strange.

Although Tata Tote undoubtedly made changes, the ability of the [Silence Fruit] still appeared in Rosinandi's body without any accident.

This gave him a sudden sense of fate... as if it was destined... that fate would flow.

"Dover, to develop [Thread Fruit] to the realm of [Awakening], do you think... when people choose Devil Fruits, Devil Fruits are also choosing people?"

"Oh?"

Doflamingo, who was walking with a swagger, turned around and spoke in an intriguing tone.

"Erwin, are you saying... that there is a devil living in every Devil Fruit... this nonsense?"

"The theory of demons is indeed just nonsense, but just like you encountered the [Thread Fruit], I don't think this is a coincidence."

"Erwin, are you serious?"

Doflamingo grinned.

"Fufufufufu...! Don't make me laugh! Does a guy like you also believe in fate?"

"Of course I don't believe in fate."

Faced with Doflamingo's ridicule, Tata Tot took a deep breath.

"All irresistible fates are false, but I do believe that there is some kind of [gravity] between everything."

"I understand what you mean... Strong inertia will form a trajectory. This kind of thing is natural, so the guy who grasps the [power] can soar into the sky... But there should be no reason for you, a lunatic, to care about this... This is What happened suddenly?"

"...Although what you understand...is somewhat different from what I told you, it doesn't matter. I think you look like a madman--"

A strong person who has reached a certain level will have a different understanding of the concept of [injury] than ordinary people, but when he saw Doflamingo, who should not be able to move a finger, manipulate himself like a puppet, Tata Thoth couldn't help but remind him.

"Stop trying to be brave. It's better for you to be carried away."

"……What's the meaning……"

The guys who were listening consciously reacted belatedly, and Diamanti shouted in shock.

"Are you saying that the young master's injury is serious?!"

Doflamingo was in a hurry, but Tata Toto hung his tail in front of Baby-5 to attract her attention, so that he could retract his thoughts and quietly deduce it in his mind. Next action plan.

As time passed, by the time the port was in sight, the sky had darkened.

"Mr. Erwin, look! It's so beautiful!"

As Baby-5 swayed, Tata Tot raised his head, the moon disappeared and the stars appeared. The stars in tonight's night sky were dotted and shining.

"Yeah... the stars are beautiful."

After coming back to his senses, Tata Tot rubbed his swollen head and erased the holographic map of Mariejoia that was filled with knowledge and domineering mapping in his mind.

"Baby-5, do you like stars?"

"like."

"Then... there are so many stars, which one do you like best?"

"what?"

Baby-5 turned his head around and looked around for a long time. After a while, his eyes circled, he lowered his head and crossed his fingers in confusion, and said cautiously.

"I never thought about this...Mr. Erwin..."

"It's ok."

Tata Tot conveniently touched her head.

"After all, they are so far away that... even if they are two completely different stars, there is no difference to us."

"But, Baby-5, you know what? Every star is actually a sun."

"Sun?! Really?! Mr. Erwin!"

The little girl who had not yet started her cultural class was extremely surprised.

"This is true, but unlike our sun, they are so far away that we can never reach them, so they are not needed by anyone."

"...!"

Baby-5 suddenly trembled and fell silent. Tata Tot gently touched her head and said suddenly.

"Choose a name."

"..."

“Find a random star and give it a name so that it becomes special to you and becomes your favorite star.”

"Mr. Erwin..."

Baby-5 looked dazed, looking for something fragile.

"Is this okay...?"

"This is not enough. You have to be able to recognize it among all the stars at a glance. You have to spend time with it every night, tell it stories about your own experiences, and be aware of it even when you can't see it. to its existence.”

"In this case, it is both high in the sky and hidden in your heart. It is special to you, and you are also special to it."

Baby-5 couldn't help but look up...

In the eyes of the little girl, the vast night sky was like black silk, with stars shining like diamonds, and the voice of Tata Tot continued to be heard in her ears.

"Even if we are infinitely far apart, as long as there is a thought, no matter how great or small the existence is, we can still need each other."

……

After a while, the group of people walked into the port, where they could already vaguely see the flamingo bow image on the large ship on the sea.

The port was full of thugs holding torches. When they saw all the members of the Don Quixote family arriving, there was a commotion at first, and then a leader came up nervously.

However, when he saw the Tata Tot above Baby-5, his steps couldn't help but stagnate.

"Fufufufufu...! It seems like something happened that I don't know about."

Sitting up from the steel cloak carried by Pika and Mahabais, whose abilities were disabled by Diamanti, Doflamingo looked at the uneasy expressions of his men and said playfully.

"I'm extremely sorry... Lord Doflamingo, we were attacked yesterday... The enemy's strength far exceeds ours. The arms in the warehouse were thrown into the sea by a navy bastard..."

From time to time, he glanced at Tata Tote. The big and thick thug seemed a little nervous. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said hesitantly.

"Really? Do you think it's a matter of strength gap? Fufufufufu...it doesn't matter, I forgive you."

Doflamingo smiled happily after hearing the report of his boss.

"Thank you for your kindness! Lord Doflamingo!"

The leader said with gratitude as if he had been granted amnesty.

"We will definitely work hard to atone for our sins!"

"Fufufufufu...! Since I have forgiven you, there is no need to say anything more about atonement."

"I understand! Lord Doflamingo!"

Seeing the thug's tears of gratitude, the corners of Doflamingo's mouth raised higher and higher. He raised his hands, retracted his index finger and ring finger, and raised his middle finger, thumb and little finger.

at this time.

An invisible wave swept through the air, and the sound of threads being broken was faintly heard, and Tata Tot jumped off Baby-5's head.

"Don't waste time here, Dover, we still have a lot to do."

I set out yesterday morning and it took me a long time to get here. More than a day had passed since I was beaten and beaten. Since I had agreed to go back tomorrow at the latest, time was already a little tight now.

"My opinion remains unchanged. [The new era] is coming soon, and those incompetent people should disappear as soon as possible."

He raised his right middle finger and a box flew over from the ship. Doflamingo smiled.

"But since Erwin said so, Corazon, I'll leave the matter here to you."

Due to the bond that connects the two people, although Tata Tot and Doflamingo have decided to join forces intellectually, there will still be some emotional friction.

Tata Tot said nothing more and opened an air door. A ferocious-looking heavy-duty locomotive not far behind the door was clearly visible.

"Let's go, I'll be responsible for driving."