Forgotten memories surged back at that moment.

After realizing how terrifying Sugar's power was, Doflamingo immediately planned to seize the country.

Once King Riku returned from the World Summit, he acted at once.

One night not long ago, he attacked the palace, turning everyone in King Riku's family into toys.

Not just the king's family, but everyone who knew them was also turned into toys.

That way, Viola's family and acquaintances were all transformed into toys, and she would forget her ties to this country.

If Viola didn't care, then Ian wouldn't care either, and the Donquixote family could smoothly take over the country.

But now, everything was over!

Doflamingo's face stiffened — he remembered everything.

Which meant Sugar's ability had failed.

Beneath the palace, in the dungeon.

"Haah!!"

Kyros kicked open the prison door and rushed out at the front, shouting, "Doflamingo!!"

Inside the palace.

Enel calmly folded his hands away and gave a slight nod.

With that, the task assigned to him was considered complete.

Though he didn't understand why he was sent to deal with this brat, he knew well that he couldn't refuse that bastard's orders.

"What's going on??"

The nobles of Dressrosa inside the palace were stunned beyond belief.

"Did I forget about King Riku before?"

"What exactly happened?"

Chaos was breaking out, spreading not only inside the palace but throughout the entire country.

The sudden return of memories left everyone shocked.

"What have you done, you bastard!!"

Doflamingo was furious.

This was over — everything had been exposed!

No, wait!

After calming down a little, Doflamingo's face turned even paler.

This guy was directly targeting Sugar!

In other words, that Ian knew Sugar's ability!

But how could that be?

Even if he knew what Sugar's power was, there was no way he could know what had happened in Dressrosa.

He didn't remember any connection between Viola and this country, so why would he send someone here?

Doflamingo had too many doubts in his heart.

But now, there was no time to find the answers.

"Doflamingo!!"

Trebol looked pale as he stared at him.

Ian had strictly ordered them not to make a move on Dressrosa.

But they had already done it.

And now, Ian's men had come knocking.

This was really bad!

Doflamingo's face turned deathly dark.

What should we do?

What should we do now?

Enel glanced casually at Doflamingo.

This guy's strength isn't weak at all.

It's just a pity there's no chance to fight him.

Bang!

At that moment, the palace doors were kicked open.

A proud white-haired girl strode in, announcing, "Yamato has arrived!"

Doflamingo suddenly clenched his teeth.

"Doflamingo! What the hell have you done?!"

Before the white-haired girl could say more, another girl rushed out from behind her, glaring fiercely at Doflamingo and shouting angrily.

Viola finally remembered—

Her forgotten parents, sister, brother-in-law, and niece.

But Doflamingo didn't care about Viola at all. He only looked toward Yamato, who was leading the charge.

His face turned extremely pale, and his voice grew strained.

"Has Ian arrived?"

Everyone knew that Yamato and Ian were always inseparable.

Wherever Yamato appeared, Ian would surely be there too.

"Ian sent me to bring you all back!"

Yamato grinned broadly, flashing her white teeth. "So come on over quickly and let me beat you up!"

Jinbe stepped in, holding the door and scanning the area. He called out, "Everyone not involved should leave immediately. What's about to happen isn't your business."

The nobles gathered here from Dressrosa were stunned for a moment but then quickly scattered without hesitation.

They still didn't understand what exactly had happened in this country.

But one thing was clear now— Warlord Doflamingo was about to go to war with the crew of Yonko Ian!

This was definitely not something they should interfere with.

Better run away fast.

Soon, the palace became completely empty.

Only four people remained from Hive Island, along with the executives of the Donquixote Family.

Even Crocodile had disappeared somewhere inside the palace without anyone knowing when.

"You want me to take us back?"

Doflamingo looked at Yamato, then glanced toward the palace gates.

It seemed no one else was coming.

"Gwahahaha!"

Doflamingo couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Fine, if we're exposed, then so be it! At worst, we just give up on this country!"

After laughing, he suddenly lowered his head and stared intensely at Yamato.

"But, you brat, just a few of you think you can take me down? Isn't that a little too arrogant?"

That bastard Ian really underestimated us, huh?

"A few of us?"

Yamato stepped forward, casually pulling out the spiked club from her back.

She said in surprise, "Didn't I say? Ian told me to come, and it's just me alone."

"If it's just you guys, I'm more than enough to handle it by myself."

"Yamato! Take down these bastards properly!"

Viola shouted angrily, cheering on Yamato.

She was truly furious.

Veins bulged on Doflamingo's forehead.

The Donquixote Family executives were equally enraged.

Ian didn't even show up, and yet you few are acting so cocky?

Viola was useless, and that fishman might be captain of the Sun Pirates, but he was unknown and insignificant.

The only real threats were you, brat, and that lightning bastard!

Just two people think they can defeat the Donquixote Family?

"Gwahahaha!"

Doflamingo raised his right hand, his fingers twitching.

"Fine then, little girl, let me teach you a lesson."

"A lesson?"

Yamato's spiked club suddenly gleamed crystal clear.

She tilted her head, "Just you?"

"Little girl," Doflamingo curled his fingers.

Invisible threads silently spread toward the back of Yamato's neck.

"You don't really believe that a higher bounty means you're that much stronger, do you?"

Right now, it seemed there was no chance to ease tensions with Ian.

So, let's just fight!

If they could catch that girl, maybe Ian would hesitate to act recklessly.

But—

Yamato raised her hand and caught the falling thread. The girl looked at him with disdain.

"You really tried to sneak attack? That's so dirty of you."

Her Observation Haki wasn't weak at all.

"Dirty? Hahaha!"

Doflamingo laughed heartily.

"Looks like Ian really protected you well. Are you calling a pirate dirty?"

"I'm different from you."

Yamato tightened her grip on the spiked club.

"Now I'm coming at you. I'll smash your face head-on."

"Is that so?"

Doflamingo chuckled softly.

"Let's see how you'll manage a head-on attack."

White mist swirled around the spiked club in Yamato's hand.

"Soru!"

In the next instant, Yamato became a flash of white lightning.

Doflamingo's pupils suddenly shrank.

How could she be so fast?

"Spider Web—"

The hastily released thread didn't even get close before freezing, then was smashed by Yamato's charge.

"White Snake Strike!"

The crystal-clear iron club came flying at him.

Doflamingo didn't even have time to dodge or retreat.

Bang!!

The iron club slammed straight into Doflamingo's face, instantly denting his nose and shattering his facial bones.

Even though he tried to defend with Armament Haki immediately, Doflamingo's head froze solid the next moment.

Then, Doflamingo flew out like a cannonball.

He crashed through the throne, punched through the walls, and smashed through more walls.

After a series of explosions, the palace was breached, and a dark figure soared into the sky.

Yamato landed lightly, smirking at the stunned members of the Donquixote family's officers.

"So weak! I was expecting more."

Was she really here to teach him a lesson? Or show him how to take a beating?

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