Nagato in One Piece - Chapter 32
### Chapter 32: Heavenly Yaksha
Even in the bright sunlight, a cold, fierce wind howled at a rapid pace because they were at an altitude of ten thousand meters!
At this incredible height, nine figures astonishingly appeared!
“Ugh…” Among the uninvited guests in the high sky, a tall man clad in a red feathered coat groaned as he regained consciousness. But almost immediately, he coughed up two mouthfuls of blood. “Cough… cough! Ugh—”
This man was none other than the infamous “Heavenly Yaksha”—Doflamingo! The other figures were members of the Donquixote Family.
Nagato’s Super Shinra Tensei had blasted them up to a height equivalent to Skypiea!
“Damn it… bastard!” After expelling the blood clogging his throat, Doflamingo, looking as menacing as a demon from hell, cursed vehemently.
At this moment, including Doflamingo, the nine members of the Donquixote Family were still ascending, though their speed was rapidly decreasing. Doflamingo realized this was a sign that the force propelling them upward was almost spent, soon to be replaced by a downward plummet.
But he could barely move. The attack that launched them ten thousand meters into the air was overwhelmingly powerful; Doflamingo had never endured or even witnessed such a terrifying force before.
Doflamingo couldn’t assess his injuries—aside from still being alive, his entire body was utterly ruined. Muscles, bones, internal organs—everything was catastrophically damaged. His brain was more clouded than ever, and he lacked the strength to mobilize his shattered body.
The nine figures finally ceased their ascent, pausing for a breath before plummeting downward!
They weren’t Kaido; falling from this height meant certain death. But fortunately, at this moment, Doflamingo’s power began to revive slightly.
People in this world possessed extraordinary physical resilience and life force, especially someone like Doflamingo, who stood at the world’s pinnacle. Although his body and limbs were fractured beyond physical movement, his Devil Fruit abilities could still be minimally activated.
He crudely used his threads in ten seconds to repair his internal organs, reconnect muscles, and set bones.
In the next ten seconds, he shot out seven ropes of sturdy threads in various directions, wrapping around Gladius, Baby 5, Buffalo, Senor Pink, Machvise, Dellinger, and Lao G.
As for Jora, Doflamingo’s Observation Haki couldn’t detect the World Noble’s presence anymore. In his critically injured state, he couldn’t spare the energy to retrieve her body.
Despite his ruthless nature, Doflamingo showed loyalty to his family—despite the Super Shinra Tensei being aimed at him, his subordinates, who were less powerful, were severely injured. Among them, the most critically wounded, Baby 5 and Buffalo, were barely clinging to life. Yet Doflamingo still managed to pull them up, not abandoning a shred of hope.
Now, over twenty seconds had passed, and they had fallen halfway down from ten thousand meters. With no clouds due to Nagato’s impact, Doflamingo knew he would die without a plan.
“Overheat!”
In desperation, Doflamingo employed a previously untried method. He unleashed his longest-range attack, “Overheat,” and while the whip extended, he broke it down into the smallest threads, stabbing them into distant clouds.
The whip, extending over ten kilometers, finally reached distant clouds. The minute threads, invisible to the naked eye, pierced the clouds, and Doflamingo’s desperate gamble paid off!
Burning his will and body, he succeeded in performing a move he’d never done before, even at his peak.
His internal injuries worsened, but his face twisted into a mad smile, more terrifying than ever!
“Fuffuffuffuffu! Sky Path!” With a ghostly laugh, Doflamingo shouted, and the threads in his hands pulled him upward, defying gravity, towards the clouds.
Meanwhile, in Dressrosa and across the world, people listened and watched the broadcast intently.
“Citizens of Dressrosa, and people all over the world, I apologize for meeting you so abruptly, but we have an incredibly important matter to announce. Only with the support of the entire world can we confront this evil and powerful enemy!”
Seeing or hearing the broadcast, countless people were shocked by Kalifa’s startling introduction.
In a heavily fortified location set by Nagato, Kalifa, Violet, and Kumadori sat calmly before the camera. Kalifa spoke clearly and steadily, “Dressrosa harbors unimaginable darkness.”
“The toys that Dressrosa once proudly showcased are actually part of an eight-year-long conspiracy by the Donquixote Family.”
Kalifa picked up a photo from the table, holding it to the camera, “Sugar, a Donquixote executive, possesses the Hobby-Hobby Fruit. Her ability turns people and animals into toys and binds them with contracts, forcing them to obey commands unconditionally.
“After seizing Dressrosa, the Donquixote Family used various means to send tens of thousands of people to Sugar, transforming them into toys, making them laborers and slaves!”
“So why hasn’t this massive conspiracy been uncovered in eight years?” Kalifa continued, “This is the most terrifying aspect of the Hobby-Hobby Fruit. It makes the transformed people ‘disappear’ from the world; all memories of them are erased. Thus, the countless missing persons in Dressrosa remained unnoticed because they were turned into toys. They might be right next to you, they could even be your relatives, but you’ve forgotten them. This is the greatest tragedy of this country!”
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World Government
“Damn it! One of our earlier suspicions is true.”
“Yes, indeed. In fact, our memories of the missing persons have returned.”
“It doesn’t matter. Those missing people are insignificant. That little Donquixote brat knows better than to harm truly important individuals.”
“So, these former CP9 agents are the real criminals! Daring to publicize such a scandal!”
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Around the World
“Devil Fruits aren’t just legends?”
“My God, this is terrifying. Isn’t the Donquixote boss one of the Shichibukai under the World Government?”
“Having your relatives turned into toys right beside you, yet forgotten—what a tragic fate!”
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Reactions varied globally. Initially, even common people were indifferent, but as Kalifa’s speech progressed, some kind-hearted individuals began to feel fear and sympathy. Yet, despite this, the majority of the world still remained indifferent.
Among them were those annoyed by the hijacked signal, apathetic elites, lawless pirates, or those suffering far worse hardships!
The world’s cruelty and apathy could chill even the bravest warriors. But Nagato was prepared. He never intended to awaken people or break their chains with this alone. His goal was modest—a shift in public opinion to stabilize Dressrosa post-coup.
Kalifa’s speech was far from over, but now, in a corner of Dressrosa, the king had returned!
“Fuffuffuffuffu…” Upon landing and hearing the broadcast resounding throughout the kingdom, Doflamingo laughed angrily, “Understanding this country’s darkness and trying to rob me? Fuffuffuffuffu! Knowing the truth isn’t enough. Without matching strength, you’re courting death, fools!”
In his hand was a Den Den Mushi he had snatched upon landing. He finally dialed a number, and a voice answered, “Who are you? How did you get my number?”
“Trebol! I don’t care what stupid things you’ve done or what you’re doing now. Go to the palace and bring Mansherry to me!”
“Ah… Do… Doffy!” The Den Den Mushi perfectly mimicked Trebol’s surprised expression. For the first time, Doflamingo directly scolded Trebol, but Trebol understood the urgency and spoke with a tinge of fear: “Yes!”
“I’ll be at the station on King’s Avenue leading to the Junkyard. Be there in five minutes!”
Doflamingo’s face twisted with anger, malice, and evil, forming a maniacal grin.
The enraged Heavenly Yaksha had returned!
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