Doflamingo, whose hair stood on end from Kaine's gaze, still didn't know what he had done wrong.
He had already confessed everything, and this was a big secret that could shock the world.
He couldn't possibly be planning to discard him after he had served his purpose.
"Forget it, it's not your fault that you're useless. Just handle the weapon trade."
Kaine shook his head and left in disappointment, leaving Doflamingo utterly bewildered.
Regardless, Kaine's decision to leave was the best news Doflamingo had received.
He didn't even dare to propose a farewell banquet invitation, fearing that Kaine might suddenly accept.
Seeing Kaine and his two companions completely disappear outside the palace gates, the Donquixote Family executives wished they could set off fireworks in celebration.
That harbinger of evil was finally gone.
But Kaine had no intention of leaving Dressrosa completely.
Back on the Raikougo, King Riku led his entire Family to express their gratitude to Kaine.
Thanks to the help of the Glare Berry, Violet's search for her Family went very smoothly.
She only needed to glance around places where her Family was suspected to be, and she would get a general idea, then just follow the traces.
"Mr. Kaine, you are the savior of our entire Family. Please feel free to command us if you ever need anything in the future," King Riku, leading the group, solemnly promised.
But he never expected Kaine to demand repayment for his kindness so quickly.
"No need for 'in the future,' I have a favor I'd like to ask you for right now."
Kaine chuckled, thinking, 'You brought this upon yourself.'
King Riku was awkward for a second, then spoke solemnly: "Please command me."
"I'd like to find a job for the Tontatta Tribe, perhaps help them find a path."
Kaine chuckled, but his tone was filled with an unrefusable implication.
King Riku suddenly looked up, his eyes firm: "Please forgive my refusal. The Tontatta Tribe and the Riku Family have been friends for generations. I absolutely cannot betray them for my personal safety!"
Kaine was not angry at King Riku's refusal; even villains appreciate those who are loyal and righteous, don't they?
"Do you think the Tontatta Tribe is very safe right now? Don't forget the history of the Donquixote ruling Dressrosa."
Upon hearing this, King Riku gasped.
Eight hundred years ago, when the Donquixote ruled Dressrosa, they treated the Tontatta Tribe as slaves.
Now that Doflamingo had returned, he certainly wouldn't let go of such useful slaves as the Tontatta Tribe.
The Tontatta Tribe was in danger!
Understanding the key point, King Riku no longer insisted and decisively agreed to Kaine's request.
Compared to the wicked Doflamingo, he still trusted Kaine more.
King Riku immediately led Kaine to the Tontatta Tribe's dwelling place.
Green Bit Island.
This was an uninhabited island located northwest of the Dressrosa Kingdom.
The island was covered with large, dense plants.
On the way to Green Bit Island, one had to cross an iron bridge. Around the iron bridge, there was a group of patrolling fighting fish that liked to attack passersby on the bridge, making the people of Dressrosa turn pale at the mention of them.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh ~
The fighting fish, sensing footsteps on the iron bridge, leaped out of the water in unison, carrying splashes of water, and shot towards Kaine and King Riku like arrows.
"Be careful!" King Riku quickly drew his sword as a warning.
"Don't worry, just follow me."
Kaine slowly walked forward, unaffected in the slightest.
Wherever his footsteps passed, he only heard the sound of fighting fish falling back into the water.
King Riku was dumbfounded; those fierce fighting fish couldn't even touch the iron bridge before they all lost consciousness.
Suppressing the shock in his heart, King Riku sheathed his sword and followed Kaine closely.
Leaving the iron bridge, as soon as they entered the forest of Green Bit Island, a tender voice entered their ears.
"King Riku? Why are you here? Who is this guest?"
Kaine followed the sound and saw a small boy wearing a green hat and dressed as a scout standing on a tree branch, observing him.
At the same time, a group of Tontatta Tribe scouts in various outfits surrounded Kaine and King Riku.
They looked furry, were about twenty centimeters tall, and had a similarly furry tail behind them.
They looked absolutely adorable.
But Kaine knew that these delicate bodies harbored immense strength several times greater than humans, and their speed was so fast that ordinary people couldn't see them clearly.
Perhaps because King Riku was with them, the Tontatta Tribe members didn't make any defensive moves; they didn't even take out the guns they carried on their backs.
Their vigilance was really low.
Kaine secretly shook his head.
"Leo, this is Mr. Kaine. He needs to speak with Gancho about something," King Riku said directly.
"I understand. Follow me."
Leo didn't hesitate at all, turning around and nimbly leaping through the branches to lead the way.
The remaining Tontatta Tribe scouts also quickly dispersed, re-entering the forest to perform their vigilance duties.
Not long after, Leo led the two to an open clearing.
"Please wait a moment, I'll go invite the Tonta Chief to meet with you."
Leo said, then agilely drill into a hidden hole at the base of a giant tree and disappeared.
King Riku explained, "The Tontatta Kingdom is located underground in this forest, which effectively prevents them from being harmed by humans."
Kaine said, "But that can only treat the symptoms; it can't prevent those with ill intentions."
King Riku was speechless.
Whether it was Kaine or Doflamingo, if they put their minds to it, the location of the Tontatta Tribe couldn't be hidden from them.
Moreover, the Tontatta Tribe had a fatal weakness.
That was their extreme gullibility towards others.
If they encountered good people, that would be fine, but if they met villains like Doflamingo...
King Riku didn't even dare to imagine the tragic fate of the Tontatta Tribe.
This was also why he was willing to bring Kaine here.
At least for now, Kaine hadn't gone back on his word by relying on his strength.
Kaine didn't wait too long.
Soon, a team of Tontatta Tribe members emerged one after another from the base of that giant tree.
Leading them was a white-bearded old man wearing a crown and holding a scepter. Beside him was a cute-faced, doll-like blonde little princess.
"Dold, you're looking for me? Have you encountered difficulties?" Tonta Chief Gancho asked with concern.
King Riku shook his head and thoroughly explained the drastic changes in Dressrosa, the restoration of the Donquixote Family, and the great danger the Tontatta Tribe might face to his old friend.
"Ah! The Donquixote Family is back?!"
Tonta Chief Gancho's face first showed panic, then calmed down.
"So, Mr. Kaine is here to help us? That's wonderful."
He had no doubts and completely believed King Riku's words.
Kaine stepped forward, squatted down, and painted a grand vision for Gancho, "I manage a country called Wano Country, where planting experts like your Tontatta Tribe are urgently needed. If you are willing to work for me, in addition to wages, I can promise to allocate a piece of land for the Tontatta Tribe to live in for generations and protect your safety."
"I personally am willing to accept your employment, Mr. Kaine."
Gancho was quite satisfied with Kaine's terms, not even asking for specific details, "However, this requires the consent of all the tribesmen."
He immediately instructed the guards beside him to gather the tribesmen to discuss.
This... this quickly?
Kaine's prepared long speech went unused.
There was no sense of accomplishment in painting this picture.
King Riku gave a wry smile; this was exactly the scene he was worried about. He hoped he hadn't invited a wolf into his home.
