A fragment of a map, and it points to the Devil Fruit Tree??
The women were stunned for a moment before their faces lit up with joy.
They all knew that one of the things Chris needed was information about the Devil Fruit Tree. Each of them felt genuinely happy for him!
"This is amazing! I never expected it to be this!" Carina's eyes sparkled, her beautiful face brimming with excitement.
Nami nodded in agreement, smiling. "Yes, this is definitely something worth celebrating."
Mikita gave a gentle, elegant smile. "Chris has been searching for the location of the Devil Fruit Tree. Now, it seems we finally have a lead."
Perona leaned back in her chair, crossing her legs and resting her chin on her delicate hand. She chuckled softly.
"I thought we'd have to wait until we entered the Grand Line to get any clues about this. Looks like our luck is really something else."
Carmen glanced at the man in front of them and said with a smile, "Chris, we have news about the Devil Fruit Tree. Aren't you going to come and hear it? Take a break from training for now."
Sweet Queen watched as Chris continued swinging his sword and shrugged helplessly with a bitter smile.
"Our captain is as calm as still water. No matter what happens, his expression never changes. If this were anyone else, they'd be thrilled! But he just doesn't care."
Betty took a drag from her cigarette and smirked. "You're just realizing this now? That guy's hopeless. Don't expect him to show surprise or any other emotion. He's like a block of wood—completely unreadable."
Mikita giggled and shook her head. "It's not as exaggerated as you're making it out to be. Chris does have emotions. Just the other day during the meeting, he even smiled. He's not as scary as you say."
At that moment, Chris swung his sword and spoke calmly. "Tell her I want the map. Now."
Having been with Chris for so long, Bakara understood his intentions. She smiled gracefully and said, "Violet, do you have the item with you?"
There was a brief pause on the other end before Violet responded.
"Bakara, the map is with me. When will you come to pick it up?" Violet brushed a strand of hair from her forehead and spoke earnestly. "If possible, I hope you can come as soon as you can. That way, we can settle everything quickly, and we won't have to worry anymore."
"So, could you please relay this to Lord Chris? Thank you, Bakara."
Bakara didn't even need to consult Chris. She smiled and replied, "Violet, where exactly are you right now? Give me a precise location so Chris can find you."
The three on the other end of the Den Den Mushi were stunned.
They couldn't process what they were hearing.
Chris was coming to find her? How was that possible?
The three exchanged puzzled glances, completely baffled.
"Bakara, aren't you in the East Blue? How is Chris going to come here?" Violet frowned slightly, her beautiful face filled with confusion. "I... I don't understand, Bakara."
Bakara waved her hand lightly, her eyes curving into crescents as she smiled warmly. "Don't worry about that. Just give me the exact address. As for the details, you'll find out soon enough."
Hearing this, Violet didn't press further, not wanting to annoy Bakara.
She glanced at King Riku and Rebecca, silently seeking their input.
King Riku, unsure why Bakara was being so cryptic, thought for a moment before pointing upward, signaling his approval.
Rebecca nodded slightly at Violet in agreement.
"Bakara, I'm in the flower field of Dressrosa. There's a sunflower field here—it's incredibly beautiful." Violet's eyes shimmered as she spoke with elegant grace. "When you have time, you should visit Dressrosa. I promise you won't be disappointed."
"Tell her I'll be there in ten minutes."
Whoosh!
In an instant, Chris vanished without a trace.
Seeing him disappear, the women exchanged exasperated looks.
Carina shrugged and sighed. "As decisive as ever. Didn't even say goodbye."
"But he did say he'd be there in ten minutes," Carmen remarked, shaking her head. "It's rare to see him so proactive. He must really want that map."
Sweet Queen frowned slightly. "If he says ten minutes, that means he's going all out. He must really want that thing."
Bakara knew Chris was giving the maximum time estimate. If he said ten minutes, it would definitely take less.
She was certain of it.
"Violet, wait there for a bit. Chris will arrive within ten minutes." Bakara maintained her usual poised demeanor, smiling gently. "As for the specifics, you can discuss them with him directly. Don't worry too much."
"Though he's domineering and strong-willed, he's actually quite reasonable. Just tell him what you need."
"Alright, I won't say more. You can talk to Chris later."
Hearing Bakara's words, the three were dumbfounded.
Arrive within ten minutes? What does that mean?
How could he possibly get here so fast? It was impossible.
"Wait, Bakara—"
Before Violet could finish, the call disconnected abruptly.
She shook her head and sighed. "She hung up so fast! Nothing was explained clearly!"
Turning to King Riku and Rebecca, she frowned, her face full of doubt.
"Did she just say Chris would be here in ten minutes? Did I hear that right?"
Rebecca shrugged, her exquisite face showing helplessness. "I heard it too. It was definitely ten minutes."
"But how is that possible? He's in the East Blue. How could he get here?"
"Unless... Chris and his crew have been playing with us all along and never planned to save Dressrosa."
Rebecca shook her head again, her brows furrowing as she reconsidered.
"No, that doesn't make sense. Bakara didn't seem like she was joking. She was serious."
"But if he's arriving within ten minutes, the only explanation is that Chris is already in Dressrosa. There's no other possibility."
Her voice trailed off as a look of horror crossed her face.
"If he's in Dressrosa... could this be a trap?"
"Did he team up with Doflamingo? Are they on their way here now?"
"Auntie, Grandpa, we might be walking into a trap!"
Rebecca looked at them urgently. "We should leave now. Let's retreat first—"
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