One Piece: Signing In as a Pirate Begins with Roger's Execution

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Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

Karl, moving at top speed, escorted Rosinante and Law back to the Marine Headquarters. Along with them, he also brought Doflamingo.

At this moment, Doflamingo was without his signature sunglasses, exposing his unimpressive, beady eyes. Missing an arm and shackled with Seastone cuffs, his movements were sluggish. Yet, despite his dire state, a cocky grin remained plastered on his face.

Even after being dragged to Marineford, Doflamingo showed no signs of fear.

"Fuffuffuffuffu. Marineford, huh? Been a while since I last set foot here. If I recall, it was when I followed my father here to beg for help. But you dogs of the Celestial Dragons—you're only good at following orders. Makes me sick!"

Though restrained by the leash around his neck like a dog, Doflamingo's sharp tongue remained unbridled.

"Doflamingo," Karl said coldly, "I'd advise you to hold your tongue. Otherwise, I can't guarantee you won't lose more... pieces."

"Hmph! Do whatever you want. I'll call you 'Master' if you manage to make me scream! Fuffuffuffuffu!" Doflamingo retorted, completely unfazed.

Hearing this, Karl barely reacted, but Law stepped forward and delivered a swift kick below Doflamingo's belt.

Doflamingo's pupils dilated instantly. His face turned ashen, and his entire body trembled, yet he kept his word—not even a grunt escaped his lips.

Unimpressed by Doflamingo's resilience, Law kicked him again, harder this time. Doflamingo instinctively clenched his legs together, though he still refused to make a sound.

However, his gaze toward Law was now filled with murderous intent.

"Kid, don't let me find the chance. If I do, I'll teach you the true meaning of cruelty!"

"Blah, blah, blah! Pathetic Flamingo, if you've got the guts, go ahead and escape!" Law jeered, sticking out his tongue and making a mocking face.

Rosinante sighed, hoisted Law over his shoulder, and shook his head.

"Doffy, why must you persist like this?"

"Hmph! My dear brother, I never expected that my own flesh and blood would betray me. Both of you better watch your backs—so long as I live, I'll have my revenge!"

"Fuffuffuffuffu!"

Doflamingo's laughter echoed, but Karl yanked the leash hard, causing him to stumble forward and nearly bite his tongue.

"Enough with the chatter. We're going to see Admiral Sengoku. If you so much as step out of line, I'll turn you into a stump—cutting off your other leg and hand!"

Karl's tone was calm, yet Doflamingo could sense the seriousness behind his words. Realizing he wasn't bluffing, Doflamingo fell silent, reluctantly hobbling behind Karl.

"Rosinante, go find Vice Admiral Tsuru. Law's status needs to be registered, and we'll need to reinstate your Marine credentials and process his enlistment," Karl instructed.

"Got it. Pass my regards to Sengoku. I'll join you later," Rosinante replied with a nod before carrying Law off in Tsuru's direction.

"Let's go, Flamingo dog." Karl gave the leash another firm tug, dragging Doflamingo toward Sengoku's office.

At the Admiral's office, Karl knocked firmly on the door but received no response.

"Sengoku, are you in there?" he called out.

"Oh my, isn't that Commodore Karl? You finally decided to show up?" A familiar, drawling voice interrupted.

Karl didn't even need to turn around to know who it was.

"Kizaru, long time no see. Can you drop that creepy tone? If you keep it up, someone might actually punch you one day, and I won't be there to stop them!"

"Oooh, so scary. But you know, many have tried to punch me. Sadly, they can't seem to catch up to the speed of light," Kizaru replied with exaggerated mockery, sending shivers down Karl's spine.

Even Doflamingo, notorious for his audacity, found Kizaru's voice unnerving. Compared to Karl's sharp tongue, Kizaru's eerie demeanor was far more unsettling.

"Kizaru, enough chit-chat. I'm here to see Sengoku. Where is he? His office is empty," Karl pressed.

"Oh? Don't tell me Sengoku didn't inform you? Really now, such a busy man," Kizaru said, his face full of feigned surprise.

"Spit it out already. For someone with light-speed powers, you sure take your sweet time. If I didn't know better, I'd think you've got... issues," Karl shot back, rolling his eyes.

Kizaru chuckled and pointed upstairs with a cryptic smile.

"Sengoku's office has been moved to the Fleet Admiral's old quarters. My guess is that within a month, we'll all be calling him Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

"That fast?" Karl muttered, slightly surprised but choosing not to dwell on it.

Without further delay, he bid Kizaru farewell and rushed upstairs, dragging Doflamingo behind him. Kizaru watched their retreating figures, his expression unreadable.

At the same time, another figure arrived at the Fleet Admiral's office.

The door was ajar.

Peeking inside, Karl saw Sengoku tidying up some papers. Knocking lightly, he announced, "Sengoku, I'm back. And I've brought you a big fish!"

With that, Karl gave the leash a sharp tug, yanking Doflamingo inside.

Upon seeing Sengoku, Doflamingo's expression momentarily tightened. He quickly masked it with a defiant smirk, trying to maintain his composure.

"Back so soon? Where's Rosinante?" Sengoku asked, paying little attention to Doflamingo.

Hearing this, Doflamingo's temper flared.

"So it was you who turned my brother against me? You Marines are truly despicable, driving a wedge between siblings. Is this your so-called justice?"

"How utterly laughable! Fuffuffuffuffu!"