One Piece: Silent-Silent Fruit

Chapter 402 53

For true experts, especially those proficient in Observation Haki, seeing in all directions and sensing everything nearby was second nature.

So during the battle, both Doflamingo and Boa Python had long since noticed Rosinante's presence.

Ordinarily, even with Observation Haki, people wouldn't pay much attention to distant surroundings during such an intense fight.

You might think it was because Rosinante's strength made them instinctively wary.

But no—

Rosinante's power had already reached a level of complete return to simplicity.

As long as he didn't deliberately release his aura, there was nothing particularly noticeable about him at all.

The real reason they kept noticing him was because…

He was simply too outrageous.

Here they were risking their lives in a brutal battle—

And Rosinante was sitting there casually watching like it was a performance.

Watching was one thing.

But the man was also leisurely drinking alcohol.

Not only that—

He even had side dishes laid out beside him.

From time to time, he would smack his lips as though commenting on the quality of the fight itself.

Even Doflamingo could only twitch slightly at the sight.

By now, he was already beyond complaining about Rosinante's personality.

But Boa Python?

He absolutely could not tolerate it.

In his eyes, Rosinante's behavior was blatant provocation.

As one of the Beasts Pirates' Three Calamities, how could he possibly endure that?

If they hadn't still been in the middle of battle, he would've already smashed Rosinante into paste with one slap.

So from the very beginning, Boa Python had already found him extremely irritating.

And just so happened—

The direction behind Doflamingo aligned perfectly with Rosinante's position.

Thus, when Boa Python launched that overwhelming strike earlier, he had intentionally aimed in Rosinante's direction.

His goal was simple:

Kill Doflamingo and Rosinante together in one blow.

Doflamingo shot backward like an arrow released at full force.

In the blink of an eye, he had already reached Rosinante.

At that moment, Rosinante was casually lifting a cup of alcohol to his lips.

After taking a sip, he smacked his lips in satisfaction, seemingly quite pleased with the quality of the drink.

And right then—

Doflamingo crashed toward him.

An ordinary person would've panicked completely at such a sudden situation.

But Rosinante merely raised one hand casually.

He pressed it lightly against Doflamingo's body.

Instantly—

Doflamingo's terrifying momentum vanished.

"Yo, Doffy," Rosinante said calmly.

"You got careless."

"With your strength, even if you lost, you shouldn't have lost this quickly."

"Using your weakness to clash against someone else's greatest strength…"

"Should I call that stupidity?"

"Or arrogance?"

"I honestly don't know how you've survived this long."

"Young Master!"

"Doffy!"

The Donquixote Family members all cried out in alarm.

Earlier, when they saw Doflamingo blasted away by Boa Python's attack, cold sweat had poured down their backs in fear.

Only after Rosinante stopped him safely did they finally relax slightly.

Meanwhile—

Boa Python's pupils narrowed sharply.

He had clearly seen Rosinante casually stopping Doflamingo with a single hand.

The giant python immediately exerted force and surged out from the underground harbor, rapidly slithering toward Rosinante's direction.

"Fufufufu… your ability is still as absurdly convenient as ever," Doflamingo said quietly.

He ignored the Donquixote Family's cries.

He also ignored Rosinante's mockery.

Instead, he spoke directly about Rosinante's power.

After being struck by Boa Python's massive tail, Doflamingo had felt an overwhelming force explode through his body.

No matter what he tried, he couldn't stabilize himself or neutralize the impact.

But the moment Rosinante's hand touched him—

That terrifying force vanished instantly.

Not blocked.

Not canceled.

Simply erased.

As though it had never existed in the first place.

Even the injuries on his body disappeared along with it.

Doflamingo had always known about Rosinante's abilities.

He had witnessed them many times before.

But previously, he had only thought they were somewhat mysterious and convenient.

Now that he had personally experienced them himself—

Only then did he truly understand just how terrifying and unreasonable that power really was.

It was monstrous enough to make even him feel powerless.

"You don't need to tell me how convenient my abilities are," Rosinante replied lazily.

"But now probably isn't the time for that."

"That giant snake is coming."

"Shouldn't you be thinking about how to deal with it instead?"

He casually pointed forward.

Everyone turned to look.

The Savage Giant Python had already emerged from the underground harbor.

And in mere moments, it was almost upon them.

"Not good! Boa Python's coming!" Trebol shouted.

"I'll stop him!" Pica immediately said.

"No need," Doflamingo replied calmly.

"You handle it if you want."

"I've already lost interest in fighting a monster like that."

As he spoke, Doflamingo glanced quietly toward Rosinante.

"It seems…"

"I really should start thinking about how to step into that realm."

"Otherwise…"

"The gap between us will only continue growing larger and larger."

"Interesting…" Boa Python's enormous voice echoed as he rapidly approached.

"To casually stop Doflamingo and erase the force behind my attack…"

"So you're the distinguished guest they mentioned."

"Then let me see exactly what you're capable of!"

Without wasting another word, Boa Python immediately swung his gigantic tail toward Rosinante.

The attack covered not only Rosinante—

But Doflamingo and the entire Donquixote Family as well.