The term "ship" in anime terms is actually a shortened version of the word "relationship" and represents the fan-based relationships between characters in the series. So, if you think two characters would be perfect as a couple, you "ship" them together. When it comes to One Piece ships, the protagonists are most often referred to in terms of ships, but in this article, we're going to give you something new and unexpected. Namely, in this article, we'll tell you if Viola and Donquixote Doflamingo are in love and what the exact nature of their relationship is in One Piece.

Although Viola joined Doflamingo's crew and grew close to him, she hated him and wanted to kill him. When she betrayed him, he was unsurprised and tried to kill her, but Luffy and Law saved her. Viola hated Doflamingo for what he had done to her family and the people of Dressrosa, so there were never any romantic feelings between them.

The remainder of this article will explore the potential relationship between Viola and Donquixote Doflamingo. We'll explore their individual personalities and the nature of their relationship within the world of One Piece in more detail. This article won't contain too many spoilers, but be careful how you approach it if you don't know the full story.

Doflamingo was a vile sadist

Doflamingo is one of the most complex characters in One Piece. His attitude, flamboyant looks, and power make him unclassifiable. At first, he seems to have a cheeky and cynical side that drives him to continue having fun and making fun of everything (including the most dramatic situations). Theatrical and talkative, he likes to draw attention to himself and expresses himself in very eloquent language. He often makes a visible statement, making grand gestures or sitting incongruously, such as on the back of a chair, in the middle of a table, or even on top of a pile of corpses.

We quickly notice that he is impulsive and unstable (two points of psychopathy) and also knows how to be very serious (especially when faced with the unexpected). We often see him switch from one mood to another, and his anger attacks are formidable. He also likes to express himself in a very sarcastic tone, such as when he evokes his past or mocks the blind loyalty of his subordinates.

Except on rare occasions, he is constantly seen smiling or laughing out loud. He completely ignores any form of authority and seems to be treated with more or less respect given his power; as he tells his employer at Mary Geoise, he was not on any specific side and only served the government's interests because it amused or excited him.

In this perspective, we see him abandon or lose interest in what previously amused or tempted him (such as his activities in the slave trade, under the pretext that it is "no longer fashionable"). His rhetoric regarding the One Piece universe, revealed in chapter 556, reveals a despicable being, but one with precise and perceptive reasoning, insinuating in particular that the war at Marineford will bring about justice governed only by those who stand above and will precede the New Era he eagerly awaits, where only the strongest are supposed to survive.

Viola was a passionate woman, and that's why she hated Doflamingo with a passion.

Although she appears passionate and kind, like most women in Acacia, she can stab a man if he later betrays her. She also appears to be a charmer who preys on men with her allure, as evidenced when she asks Sanji to assassinate someone on her behalf. Viola displays extreme violence when she kicks Sanji in the face, simply leaving him thereafter, despite being bleeding and unconscious. She agreed to join the Donquixote Pirates in exchange for her father's life, despite being the daughter of King Riku Dold III.

The real Viola is more noble than the Viola she presented to the world; the only king she felt truly loyal to was her father. She kept an eye on the fools' progress even while employed by the Donquixote family, while also keeping Doflamingo informed of her intentions. Viola tried to convince her sister to accept Kyros despite his origins before her family was stripped of its crown, displaying a gentler and more confident demeanor.

Viola never liked Doflamingo, actually – she hated him.

She was present during the fateful night on Dressrosa, where she witnessed her father massacre the citizens by Video Den Den Mushi. She was disappointed, confused, and had no idea what was going on, but Monet's arrival quickly stopped her thoughts. Viola asked her what she was doing there, and what right she had to open the palace gates when she was only a simple servant, and she replied that she had come to welcome the new royal family. Monet grabbed her arm, and she began to panic.

Soldiers arrive, asking if they are indeed Donquixote Doflamingo's men, and order Monet to let Viola go. After this, she offers Donquixote Doflamingo a pact, allowing his father to stay alive in exchange for his services to his family. He accepts, interested in her powers. And so, Viola enters the service of the Donquixote Family, calling herself Violet.

And while Viola served Doflamingo, seemingly remaining loyal to him throughout, she hated him and plotted to get rid of him. Later during the Dressrosa Arc, she openly betrayed him and even engaged in a fight with him. Of course, Doflamingo was much stronger than her, and Viola was easily defeated.

Doflamingo never fully trusted Viola, so her betrayal didn't surprise him much. He stated that while he was willing to forgive his crew's failures, he wasn't willing to forgive Viola for betraying him. He then used his beloved niece, Rebecca, to kill her, enjoying the whole process as they both tried to resist. Law and Luffy eventually saved them, and Viola wept with joy when she defeated Doflamingo.