Chapter 308: A Pirate's Resolve and a "Convenient" Crusade

Facing the sudden, dead silence that caused everyone present to freeze up instantly.

Luffy extended a finger and picked his nose quite naturally.

Then, with an expression that said it was only natural, he offered a reason that the other person couldn't possibly refute:

"Because, the way it sounds, this so-called 'alliance' is just like having to listen to your orders in everything and follow your meticulous plans step-by-step."

Luffy flicked his finger, which had been picking his nose, casually against his clothes, puffed out his chest, and declared loudly with incredibly pure eyes:

"I am Monkey D. Luffy! The man who will become the Pirate King!"

"I am going to be the freest person on this great sea, and I won't take orders from anyone!"

Hearing this bizarre reason that perfectly matched Luffy's single-celled brain, the Straw Hat Pirates, who had originally thought their Captain had some deep, far-reaching plan, all let out long, helpless sighs.

Then, they looked at each other, and seeing their Captain's righteous demeanor, they couldn't help but laugh in tacit understanding.

This was the Captain they were willing to risk their lives to follow.

Whether facing the Four Emperors or an Admiral, he always put that unconstrained "freedom" first.

Just as Law was getting a splitting headache from Luffy's brain, which completely defied common sense.

Tatsuya, who had been standing at the back of the crowd, suddenly stepped forward.

He walked up to Law, the corners of his mouth slowly curling into a meaningful arc, and lightly tossed out a sentence:

"You want to kill Donquixote Doflamingo, right? Am I right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, they exploded in Law's mind like a thunderclap.

Law's pupils contracted violently, and shock, which he couldn't hide, appeared on his normally ice-cold face.

He widened his eyes and stared fixedly at Tatsuya.

His ultimate revenge goal, buried deep in his heart for over a decade and not even mentioned to his most trusted crew members of the Heart Pirates, had been casually laid bare by the man before him.

Watching Law's instant, guarded posture as if facing a formidable enemy.

Tatsuya sighed with a smile and shrugged nonchalantly:

"Sorry, sorry, don't be so nervous. I was just guessing."

"But looking at your shocked reaction, it seems I hit the nail on the head."

"In that case, why don't you tell us your real plan?"

"Our Captain doesn't like being ordered around, but if you can give a good reason, you might just convince him."

Standing to the side, Luffy listened to their conversation with a face full of question marks.

He scratched his Straw Hat and, completely oblivious to the mood, interjected:

"Dofla... what-mingo?"

"Who's that?"

However, the attention of everyone present was focused on the confrontation between Law and Tatsuya, and no one paid any heed to Luffy's question.

Suppressed by the invisible yet abyss-like, powerful aura of Tatsuya, cold sweat seeped from Law's forehead.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

He finally understood that in front of these people, any disguise or scheming was superfluous.

He set aside his arrogant demeanor and laid out his long-planned, crazy scheme:

"Caesar Clown, who is currently on this island, is the only scientist in this world capable of manufacturing something called'SAD'—which is the core ingredient for artificial Devil Fruit."

"My plan is to... kidnap Caesar and cut off this sole supply of raw materials."

"Then, use him as a bargaining chip to force Donquixote Doflamingo to immediately relinquish his position as one of the Shichibukai."

"Next, taking advantage of the chaotic situation, we infiltrate Dressrosa and destroy the underground factory that produces'SMILE' artificial fruits in one fell swoop."

"Donquixote Doflamingo is the biggest intermediary in the Underworld, and he has been providing these fruits to the Four Emperors 'Beast' Kaido to build an army of ability users."

"Once the fruits are gone, Donquixote Doflamingo won't be able to deliver the goods to Kaido on time."

"Faced with a breach of contract, a furious Kaido will absolutely not listen to his explanations and will definitely tear Donquixote Doflamingo apart with his own hands!"

After hearing this interlocking chain of schemes, the Straw Hat Pirates had varied expressions.

Some were amazed at Law's cunning, while others felt grave about being dragged into a conspiracy involving the Four Emperors.

Robin rested her chin in her hand, a flash of admiration in her eyes.

She slightly bowed her head, nodded elegantly, and summarized it incisively:

"I see. Cut off the chain of profit and let monsters deal with monsters. Using a borrowed knife to kill."

Just as everyone was seriously considering the feasibility of this plan, Luffy, who had been completely left on the sidelines for several minutes, finally couldn't take it anymore.

He was so angry his face turned red, and like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, he waved his arms vigorously in place and started shouting at everyone:

"Hey! I already said!"

"Who the heck is that Dofla-whatever-mingo guy!"

"Why are you all ignoring me!"

"I'm the Captain! I'm really angry!!!"

Watching his Captain throw a tantrum, Tatsuya chuckled and walked over.

He reached out, patted Luffy's Straw Hat soothingly, and patiently explained to him:

"Donquixote Doflamingo, that guy is the ruler of Dressrosa in the New World, the 'JOKER' of the Underworld, and also one of the Shichibukai."

"More importantly, he is the boss behind that crazy scientist Caesar on this island."

After hearing Tatsuya's simple and clear explanation, Luffy finally gave an "Oh" and stopped making a fuss.

At this moment, Law looked at Luffy and took a deep breath.

He stepped forward and made an astonishing move that everyone present least expected.

The man known as the "Surgeon of Death" actually brought his legs together and bowed his head deeply toward Luffy, his tone filled with unprecedented sincerity:

"So... Straw Hat-ya, I am solemnly requesting you here: please join my alliance and lend me a hand."

"Without your strength, this plan will be very difficult to succeed."

Watching Law, who had actually bowed his head to request something from him, Luffy put away his previous carefree demeanor.

He raised his hand and slightly lowered the brim of his Straw Hat.

His clear eyes became unprecedentedly serious and deep in the shadows.

He looked at Law and asked in a low voice:

"Why?"

"Why do you have to go to such lengths, and why must you kill that guy named Donquixote Doflamingo?"

Hearing this question, Law's bowed body trembled slightly.

He slowly raised his head, and in those eyes that were usually so calm, there now surged endless pain, hatred, and extreme murderous intent that had been suppressed for over a decade.

His voice became hoarse and heavy:

"Because... that man killed someone extremely important to me... a benefactor who gave me a second life."

"I have lived until today just to take revenge on him."

After hearing Law's heavy and sorrowful reason for revenge, the sound of the wind and snow around them seemed to quiet down, and the air felt somewhat heavy.

However, faced with this heavy hatred.

Luffy suddenly raised his head, breaking the silence.

He let out a burst of carefree, heroic, and hearty, earth-shaking laughter:

"Hahahaha!"

"I thought it was some big deal!"

"As a pirate, since you've chosen to sail on this great sea, you must have the resolve to die at any moment!"

Luffy's seemingly callous words caused a flash of bewilderment in Law's eyes, not understanding what he meant at all.

But immediately after, Luffy looked at Law and grinned with his iconic, brilliant smile.

He held his Straw Hat with one hand and gave his final decision:

"I'm not interested in your revenge."

"So, I still refuse to join your alliance and take your orders!"

In Law's gradually dimming gaze, Luffy's tone took a sharp turn:

"But... since I find you agreeable, we can lend you a hand."

"Because..."

Luffy puffed out his chest righteously and announced loudly: "Because going to beat him up is just on the way!"

This illogical twist and absurd reason left Law completely stunned in place, unable to say a word for a long time.

Luffy turned his head and looked grinningly at the Navigator standing to the side, seeking her opinion:

"Huh? Don't you think so, Nami?"

Faced with their Captain's rash decision to willfully get involved in the massive vortex between the Shichibukai and the Four Emperors.

Nami closed her eyes helplessly, rubbed her forehead heavily with the back of her hand, and let out a long sigh.

But in the end, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

She looked at Luffy and nodded gently:

"Ah... there's really nothing I can do with you, you idiot Captain."

"Since you've said so, I guess we'll just have to make a scene on the way."

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