Doflamingo was heartbroken and bleeding internally, forced to abandon the crucial Gigantification experiment.
But Whitebeard's next words made his eyes light up.
Whitebeard calmly looked down at Doflamingo, his deep voice carrying an undeniable Haki:
"Of course, Joker, this old man isn't unreasonable."
"If, afterwards, that old hag Linlin comes looking for trouble because her foolish dream of creating giants was terminated—"
Whitebeard paused slightly, a glint flashing in his eyes:
"—just tell her my name, Edward Newgate!"
"Wh-what?!" Doflamingo suddenly looked up, the despair and pallor on his face instantly solidified, replaced by extreme shock and disbelief!
He even wondered if his ears were playing tricks on him due to excessive tension!
Just moments ago, he thought he had offended Big Mom and was prepared to make huge sacrifices to appease her anger.
That heart, which had just plunged into the abyss and was utterly silent, now seemed to be struck by a massive lightning bolt, instantly beginning to beat violently again, and an indescribable flame of hope suddenly ignited!
Are you kidding me?! Use Whitebeard's name?! Doflamingo was also a little excited; now Whitebeard was allowing him to use his reputation as a shield.
This means... this means...
This meant that not only had he not fallen into despair because of today's events, but instead... he had gained a blessing in disguise, and to some extent... was being "protected" by two Emperors simultaneously?!
On one side was Whitebeard Edward Newgate, who had gained terrifying power and explicitly stated that Doflamingo could use his name!
On the other side, although he had lost the Giant experiment, Kaido's artificial Devil Fruit SMILE supply line had not been cut!
He was still a crucial partner to Kaido!
Offending any single Emperor was a catastrophe, but being simultaneously taken under the wing of two Emperors, even for different reasons... this was simply the ultimate talisman that any Underworld operator dreamed of!
What's more, Whitebeard's strength was terrifying now; he felt that even Kaido couldn't defeat the current Whitebeard.
But what did that have to do with him!
As long as his own interests were not harmed, that was enough!
Doflamingo's expression shifted from despair to shock, then to uncontrollable ecstasy, and finally, he forcibly suppressed it, turning into an extremely complex and respectful look.
He quickly bowed deeply again, his voice trembling with excitement:
"Fufufu... Fufufufu... I'm eternally grateful! Captain Whitebeard! This kindness of yours, I, Donquixote Doflamingo... will never forget!"
At this moment, the look in his eyes towards Whitebeard was filled with unprecedented awe and... relief!
…At Dressrosa Port,
The Moby Dick's giant white whale figurehead had already turned, preparing to sail towards the New World.
Ace stood on a small speedboat, facing the enormous Moby Dick, he looked up at Whitebeard, Marco, Jozu, and other family members along the ship's rail, a brilliant and confident smile on his face.
"Pops! Everyone! This is as far as I'll go!" Ace said loudly, waving his hand, "I also need to report back to Marineford!"
Marco pushed up his glasses, a hint of undetectable worry in his eyes: "Next stop is Mary Geoise, right? I heard you're also going to... the Five Elders' Chamber of Authority?"
His tone became serious, "That's not a place to act recklessly, Ace. Those old guys... have lived for countless years, their minds are as deep as an ocean trench, and they are definitely not easy to fool. Be extremely careful with everything."
Diamond Jozu also added in a booming voice: "That's right! If something feels off, don't force it! Call anytime!"
Whitebeard, standing at the edge of the deck, his deep gaze fell on Ace: "Remember, Ace, no matter where you are or what difficulties you encounter, the Whitebeard Pirates will always be your strongest support.
Mary Geoise... if necessary, my Murakumogiri can also reach there!"
Feeling the undisguised concern from his family, a warm current surged through Ace's heart, he nodded vigorously, clenched his fist, and grinned at everyone,
"Don't worry! Pops! Marco! Jozu! And everyone!" His voice was reassuring, "I know what I'm doing! There won't be any problems! Just wait for my good news!"
He grinned again, showing a mouthful of white teeth, and said half-jokingly, half-seriously: "Maybe... I can even sign in at the Chamber of Authority and get some unexpected good stuff!"
With all farewells said, and promises exchanged, Ace no longer hesitated and started the speedboat's engine.
"Then—I'm off!"
The speedboat cut a white wake, speeding off in a completely different direction from the Moby Dick.
Ace stood at the stern, vigorously waving to his gradually departing family.
The Whitebeard Pirates also stood by the ship's rail, watching the small speedboat leave, until it became a tiny dot on the horizon, eventually disappearing completely...
After the Whitebeard Pirates' massive ship completely vanished beyond the horizon, the atmosphere in Dressrosa and Punk Hazard did not immediately relax.
Doflamingo stood high in the palace, his face clouded and uncertain for a long time in silence, eventually, he still fulfilled his promise with extreme reluctance and helplessness.
He issued a series of orders, forcibly terminating all "Gigantification" experimental projects.
This time, even Caesar Clown did not object, after all, being targeted by an Emperor with dual Devil Fruit abilities and at the peak of his power was an absolute catastrophe.
Subsequently, they properly and in batches sent the children used for the experiments away from this sinful island.
However, as soon as one problem was solved here, another storm followed.
The news quickly reached Whole Cake Island via Den Den Mushi.
When Big Mom Charlotte Linlin heard Doflamingo's words, stating that the cooperation on the Gigantification experiment would be permanently terminated, the entire Cake Castle was instantly enveloped by a chilling, terrifying aura!
"Mamamama—!!!"
The Den Den Mushi mimicked Big Mom's distorted and furious face, her terrifying cackling almost piercing Doflamingo's eardrums:
"What did you say?! Doflamingo! You dare to unilaterally terminate my Gigantification experiment?! Who gave you the guts?! Have you forgotten who I am?!"
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