One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 394 Vice Admiral Black Dragon is about to land

A total of 180 naval personnel were deployed to the island.

Slay registered this.

However, on the third day after they arrived on the island, after they took action, the number of people started to fall apart.

Each of the naval personnel who went to the island this time had a number, and the numbers were consecutive.

However, during the gathering of people, there were gaps in the numbering system.

The four-person group had absolutely no recollection of whether these individuals had ever existed.

"It seems that the marines we sent out have been affected by Devil Fruit abilities."

Although it's not noticeable, there is indeed a loss of memory.

After all, the actual number of people and their numbers no longer match.

“The team we sent to investigate Pica was one team, and the one we sent to investigate Torrepol was… it seems they have lost their memories.” Sly frowned when he confirmed that they couldn’t remember anything.

He had no idea that his memories had been altered; he even thought it was perfectly normal.

But the undeniable facts left him no choice but to believe them.

It seems this ability is more terrifying than I thought.

"Then it can be confirmed that Torebolo is the one protecting that ability user."

As he said this, Gran recalled the information about Torrepol.

The document also included a photo of him. He was wearing small sunglasses, but had a snot hanging from his nose. His hair had straight bangs on top and thick, frizzy hair on the bottom, and he had a stubble beard.

In short, they are the kind of people who leave a "deep impression" after you see them.

"Then we need to focus our investigation on the people around Torrepol."

"But it probably won't be that easy! Now that they've already made their move, it won't be so easy for us to make any further moves. Doflamingo won't just watch us act. If we do anything too aggressive, he'll probably take action." Raven yawned.

“That’s true. But Doflamingo can’t be completely without scruples, so let’s just be frank.”

……

"So, Violet, did those guys find anything?" Doflamingo, sitting at the head of the table, looked at the woman bowing to him with a mocking smile.

"Dover, they're probably smarter than you think."

The young woman in front of me was wearing a long purple dress, and her hair was slightly curled on both sides, which made her beautiful face even more stunning.

Violet was her code name, while her real name was Violet.

She is the princess of the Riku clan.

However, even the most illustrious status has vanished like fleeting clouds.

Right now, she is, and can only be, a violet.

"What, have you already seen what they're thinking?"

By keeping Violet, the former princess, alive, Doflamingo naturally had the opportunity to develop his own ideas.

After all, she is a user of the Gaze-Gaze ​​Fruit, and can be considered a talented individual.

Her abilities in gathering intelligence and interrogation are indeed not to be underestimated.

Faced with such a special talent, Doflamingo didn't mind giving her some special privileges.

So he ultimately spared King Riku's life.

After all, having a weakness in hand will make Violet more obedient.

King Riku's life or death is the best rope to bind Violet.

"Yes, they have already discovered that something is wrong with this island. They even know that the island's toys are formed from the power of the Devil Fruits."

Upon hearing Violet's words, Doflamingo's previously mocking smile quietly faded.

"Furthermore, they have deduced that Trebol is the protector of that ability user."

"Are you sure?" Doflamingo's face turned serious for once, and the veins on his forehead stood out.

"There's no mistake. To verify their conjecture, they seem to have sent their navy to conduct separate tests, and Sugar appears to have made a move as well."

"Since you already know about this, why didn't you report it immediately?"

“Dover, while my strength lies in intelligence, I also need to see that person in person. However, they seem to be very cautious; some of them have already noticed me, so…”

"Are you telling the truth?" Doflamingo's eyes were hidden behind his glasses, making them difficult to see clearly.

“I have no grounds to betray you, Dover. Nor do I believe that the navy landing on the island now can stand in your way.”

"Is that really what you think?" Doflamingo did not completely believe Violet's explanation.

However, upon further consideration, he also felt that it would be difficult for Violet to betray him.

She has everything under her control.

"Now that they've discovered the problem here, they must have taken some measures, right?"

"Yes."

Sugar's Hobby-Hobby Fruit ability can alter memories, but it cannot alter physical objects that already exist in the world.

Text, photographs, and statues are tangible things that cannot be erased by Devil Fruit powers.

Since they have found the truth from the missing memories, it means they left behind a way to reveal the flaws.

If I were to do it myself again, it probably wouldn't be easy to fool them.

"So they already know Sugar is a Devil Fruit user?"

"They probably only knew it was someone close to Torrepol, but they didn't know it was Sugar."

This report eased Doflamingo's mood slightly, but he knew it was only temporary. Judging from the speed of their investigation, it was only a matter of time before they found out that Sugar was a Devil Fruit user.

"Dover, there's one more thing."

"what's up?"

“I have already read their thoughts; the Navy Black Dragon has already embarked on his journey to Dressrosa.”