Never expecting Orion to be so overwhelmingly forceful, Doflamingo was completely panicked!
That was Akainu, after all!
If Orion had sent either Kizaru or Aokiji, he might have held onto a sliver of hope. But Orion had sent Akainu!!!
Just the thought of Akainu arriving in Dressrosa and covering the royal palace in lava sent a chill down his spine.
Without the slightest hesitation, as Sakazuki leaped off the high platform and headed straight for the port, Doflamingo frantically pulled out the Den Den Mushi he carried with him from his chest.
Regardless of how many people were present or his usual image, he shouted into the Den Den Mushi.
"All members of the Donquixote Family, listen up! Once Admiral Sakazuki fleet arrives at Dressrosa, no one is to resist! You must cooperate with Admiral Sakazuki!"
"Young Master?" A slow, delayed voice came through the Den Den Mushi.
"What... what's happening?"
Doflamingo had no time to explain. "If you don't want to be wiped out, follow the order!"
After speaking, Doflamingo dared not continue the call. He immediately put away the Den Den Mushi and looked up at Orion, his eyes, for the first time, showing a trace of pleading.
The once-dominant aura of the infamous "Heavenly Yasha," who had roamed the Grand Line with unparalleled authority, had completely vanished at this moment.
Knowing exactly what Doflamingo was thinking, Orion spoke calmly.
"The only thing you can do now is pray that the members of the Donquixote Family obey the order without question."
"Otherwise, Sakazuki will show no mercy and annihilate them all! Even if a few manage to escape, they'll be nothing but stray dogs!"
"Of course, you have another choice—kill me, fight your way out of Marine Headquarters, and stop Sakazuki!"
As soon as Orion finished speaking, Gion, standing beside him, immediately placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and stepped forward, her sharp gaze fixed on Doflamingo.
At the same time, Kuzan and Borsalino slightly turned their heads, the overwhelming pressure unique to Marine Admirals quietly enveloping the entire room.
Feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from the Admirals, the last bit of Doflamingo sharpness was completely extinguished. He slumped back into his chair, his face a mix of unwillingness, helplessness, and above all, despair.
Because Orion decisiveness and strength had far exceeded his expectations!
At first, he had thought Orion merely wanted the Warlords to submit.
Now, he realized how naive he had been.
What Orion aimed for was not just the submission of the Warlords but also to take this opportunity to completely dismantle the forces they had painstakingly built over the years, cutting off all possible escape routes they might use to slip away at the first chance.
Though Crocodile and Moria showed little reaction, Orion extreme pressure on Doflamingo had sent chills down their spines. Jinbei and Mihawk reactions were more intriguing.
Especially when they saw Orion relentless pressure on Doflamingo, stripping him of his usual sharpness, the two of them narrowed their eyes in unison, their gazes fixed on Orion.
At this moment, they saw not just the Fleet Admiral of the Marines but a king whose every move exuded an innate aura of authority.
Orion no longer paid attention to Doflamingo, turning his gaze instead to Crocodile. Though Crocodile had mentally prepared himself, the moment Orion's eyes fell on him, he inexplicably felt a pang of unease. This feeling was deeply unsettling for him!
After all, he was one of the most senior Warlords.
Back in the day, he had faced the world strongest man, Edward Newgate, without flinching. Even after being defeated by Newgate, he hadn't been broken like Moria, who had lost all his crew after challenging Kaido.
Not only did he not collapse in despair, but his ambitions continued to grow, dreaming of becoming the next Pirate King.
With such grand aspirations and having weathered countless storms, he believed he would never fear any formidable existence.
However, after witnessing Orion extreme pressure on Doflamingo and his thorough understanding of their secrets, he found himself unable to look directly at this much younger Marine Marshal.
"Crocodile, what's with that reaction?"
Just as Orion turned his head to look at Crocodile, he noticed the cigar in his mouth nearly falling out. Orion blinked in confusion and asked.
"Am I that scary?"
Scary? More like terrifying!
Crocodile silently cursed to himself, then took a deep drag from his cigar and forced himself to speak.
"Marshal Orion, what are your orders?"
"Ah, that's more like it!"
Orion spread his hands and looked at Doflamingo.
"If you could cooperate as well as Crocodile, we'd have finished long ago and gone for a meal!"
Without waiting for Doflamingo to respond, Orion immediately got to the point.
"Crocodile, you should also summon all the members of Baroque Works to Marine Headquarters. Stop messing around with that Utopia Plan because Alabasta Kingdom doesn't have the Pluton you're looking for!"
"!!!!!"
Crocodile pupils dilated once more, and he looked at Orion in shock.
"You... how much do you know about us?!"
"Didn't I just say it? You have no secrets from me!"
Orion shrugged slightly, then continued. "Since I know all your plans and ambitions, I also know that Alabasta doesn't have what you're seeking! As long as you pledge your loyalty to me, I'll personally take you to Alabasta Palace for an on-site inspection. I believe the King of Alabasta will give me that much face!"
"Of course, I'm not interested in your Baroque Works!"
"The reason I want you to bring all the members of Baroque Works to Headquarters is mainly because of Nico Robin."
Hearing this, Crocodile eyes darkened.
"Are you going to hand Nico Robin over to the World Government?"
"Hand her over to the World Government? No, I need her ability to decipher the Poneglyphs!"
With that, Orion stood up, walked over to Crocodile, and patted his shoulder. Then he walked to the edge of the platform, his back to everyone as he gazed at the distant horizon, speaking unhurriedly.
"When I say I will end the Great Pirate Era, I mean it!"
"And to end the Great Pirate Era, merely purging the lawless pirate forces on the seas is far from enough."
"Because the root of all this is Raftel, the so-called 'One Piece' that Roger spoke of!"
"In that case, I will find this root and cut it off!"
"And to find Raftel, we need to gather all four Road Poneglyphs and decipher their texts to chart the course."
Hearing Orion calmly declare his intention to reach Raftel, not only were the Shichibukai caught off guard, but the three Admirals standing nearby—Borsalino, Kuzan, and Gion—also looked up at their young Marshal in surprise.
Even the usually calm and composed Mihawk was visibly moved at this moment, exclaiming.
"You're sending warships to Laugh Tale?"
Orion's eyes narrowed slightly, his aura surging abruptly. The marshal coat draped over his shoulders fluttered as if caught in an invisible wind.
Then, he turned slightly to glance at the assembled Warlords, a faint smile playing on his lips. His tone, once light and casual, now thundered like a sudden explosion.
"If they can go, so can I."
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