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Chapter 60 - 60: Martha: I've Got You, Rhodes!
A Camouflaged Observer
Tiger Shark Island, West Coast.
After suffering damage from two successive battles, this place no longer resembled its original appearance. The small hills along the coast were reduced to piles of rubble, and the once lush forests were cut down to stumps, as if in an instant. It wasn't until the Navy ships had completely left and a long time had passed that Martha carefully crawled out from a pile of wood.
"Phew~ I'm scared to death!" After confirming it again and again, Martha let out a long sigh and patted her pair of sleeves. She was a Paramecia Devil Fruit user, with the power of the Camouflage-Camouflage Fruit. After activating her ability, she could blend into the surrounding environment like a chameleon, forming perfect camouflage. Before her ability was discovered and exposed, people would unconsciously ignore her, but once exposed, her disguise would become ineffective. If she wore clothes that better matched the environment, her camouflage effect would be greatly enhanced, which was why she generally only wore camouflage patterns.
"But it's all worth it!" Holding her Video Den Den Mushi high, Martha's face was filled with unconcealed excitement. "I'm going to get rich now!"
"By the way, we need to contact Morgans immediately." Thinking this, Martha put away her Video Den Den Mushi and took out the communication Den Den Mushi from her pants.
"Just five times!" As soon as the phone connected, Martha heard Morgan's anxious voice. With the corners of her mouth slightly raised, Martha didn't rush to agree. "That was the previous price!"
"Don't go too far!" Seeing that the woman seemed to be raising the price, Morgan felt nervous. Just now, he had checked all the information about Rhodes in the company. So little! After all, Rhodes was just a new pirate who had just set out to sea and had never caused any waves before. It was the other members of their pirate group—whether it was Catwoman Nia or the Surgeon of Death, Trafalgar Law—who had notable information. However, the more this happened, the more curious he became about Rhodes. The fact that he was able to recruit these people showed that Rhodes was extraordinary! But even so, five times the price was almost the limit!
"No, no, no, you worry too much. I'm not the kind of person who would go back on my word because of money." Martha shook her fingers with a hint of reserve on her face. It would have been more convincing if one had ignored her eyes, which had completely turned into the shape of Beli.
No, you are the one who is obsessed with money. Looking at Martha's imitation by the Den Den Mushi, Morgan thought to himself. But he didn't say it out loud. The woman had no intention of raising the price any further, which was good.
"I have captured other important information!"
"Is there any important information?" Morgans couldn't believe it.
"Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters fighting against the Seven Warlords of the Sea, what do you think of this photo?"
"Ahahahaha!" Hearing the news revealed by Martha, Morgans was stunned at first, and then burst into laughter. "Big news! This is big news!"
"What kind of waves will the conflict between the Navy Headquarters, the largest violent agency under the World Government, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea, which are fostered by the World Government, bring to this ocean?"
"Just thinking about it makes my blood boil!" The Seven Warlords of the Sea system was one that the World Government had to establish to deal with the increasingly rampant pirate forces. This system had been controversial since its inception, with many objections from both within the Navy and among the World Government's member states. However, out of consideration for balancing power at sea, this policy was still implemented. What kind of changes would this conflict bring to the implementation of the Seven Warlords system? After all, until now, the so-called Seven Warlords of the Sea had not been fully staffed!
"I want it!" Morgan said firmly. "Both pieces of information are priced five times higher!"
"As expected of the News King! So refreshing!" Martha's face lit up with a smile. "I will pass on all the detailed information to you later!"
"Then you'd better hurry up, this is going to be the front page of tomorrow's news!" After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Martha fiercely shook her fist.
Do I want to chase after them? A thought flashed through Martha's mind. Such a pirate group will surely continue to stir up trouble! As long as I follow them, I'll probably receive a steady stream of explosive news. And a constant stream of explosive news means a constant stream of money! Thinking this, Martha unconsciously opened her mouth and couldn't help but drool. It's decided! Martha clenched her fists suddenly, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. I've got you! Pirate Rhodes!
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Doflamingo's Growing Rage
"Young Master..." In the sky, Doflamingo and Baby 5 sat on Buffalo's back, flying towards Holgus Town. As the user of the Spin-Spin Fruit, Buffalo didn't possess strong combat power and mostly appeared as a supporting team member. Baby 5 looked at Doflamingo with a little worry. Doflamingo, who had raised her since she was a child, held a special meaning to her. It was the first time she had seen the Young Master with such an expression.
"Law, did you really betray your family..." Although Law had left the family several years ago, Doflamingo had always reserved for him the position of the highest cadre – Heart, and had not officially declared him a traitor to the family.
"There is no doubt that the little brat is no longer a member of our family!" Doflamingo's eyes were blocked by his sunglasses, making it impossible to see his inner thoughts. "I will never tolerate traitors to my family or those who hurt my family!"
Memories from several years ago flashed through his mind, and Doflamingo's expression became somewhat complicated. He still remembered his first meeting with Law. The little devil rushed into the Donquixote Family's base with a bomb and asked to join. At first glance, Doflamingo was sure that it was a boy who looked very similar to him in the past! They both lost everything and had the same idea of destroying the world! However, the young man he once had high hopes for eventually ended up on the opposite side.
Why betray your family? Why betray yourself? Why hurt your family? The more he thought about this, the rage in Doflamingo's heart couldn't help but rise. Veins popped out on his forehead, and a strong sense of malice emanated from his whole body, causing Baby 5 beside him and Buffalo beneath him to tremble slightly.
Several images flashed through Doflamingo's eyes: his father, who was killed with a smile on his face, and his younger brother, who was also killed with a smile on his face. Why do you force me to attack my dearest family again?
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Martha has now decided to follow the Rhodes Pirates for continuous scoops, while Doflamingo's rage over Law's perceived betrayal intensifies. How might these two converging storylines—a determined information dealer and a vengeful Warlord—impact the Rhodes Pirates as they embark on their journey into the Grand Line?
