coobybook Chapter 187 Auction
Chapter 187 Auction
"That Joker guy..."
Wano Country - Onigashima (Demon Island)
Kaido gripped the gold-embossed invitation in his hand, grinning to reveal his sharp fangs.
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"First the Ope Ope no Mi, and now the Float Float no Mi..."
Jin stood to the side and said in a deep voice, "Doflamingo seems to have a special connection with rare Devil Fruits."
Kaido sneered, "But he can't protect any of them."
"They're still somewhat clever; they don't dare let their subordinates take it, so they offer it up in exchange for profit...?"
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"This is the fruit that person publicly stated he wanted, isn't it?" Jin frowned slightly. "He will definitely go."
Kaido glanced at him: "How long has it been? You don't even dare to call him by his name anymore?"
Jin gave a bitter smile: "The gap between him and me now is probably the same as the gap between him and me back then."
"It hasn't even been ten years, and he's already left me far behind. It's just a pity about Hunting..."
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Kaido pondered.
When Kari was sealed away, he wanted to cause a ruckus in the Navy and force them to release him.
It happened to coincide with a large-scale naval assembly.
He enjoys challenges and casually mentions his suicidal tendencies, but...
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After that, Barrett confronted him and they fought. There were also many other random challengers, so he didn't have time to go find Hunt.
"No time" is just an excuse...
He had seen the G-179 base from high above; it was his base when he first became a pirate.
He had a bad feeling about that golden tree, and...
Standing atop the treetops, Allen's gaze pierced through thousands of meters, meeting that of his opponent above the clouds.
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This kid... he's already reached that level...
Kaido was confident he could defeat Allen, but there were too many things to consider in a battle of this caliber.
Just like how the World Government, even with its full force, couldn't possibly fail to wipe out a Yonko crew, it still maintained restraint.
A battle between top-tier experts can significantly impact the global landscape, with a single move having far-reaching consequences.
If we choose to take action against this guy, it will undoubtedly escalate into a full-scale war...
Putting aside the navy, Lingling might take the opportunity to seize my territory, and there's also Barrett, who's always eyeing me covetously...
Is it worth going to war for the sake of hunting?
After careful consideration, Kaido decided to abandon the hunt and continue to build up his own power base.
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I've been more than fair to you, bro. Who told you to go and start a raid right after getting the gear, and then lose? There's nothing I can do about it.
And now,
"The fruit of the Golden Lion..."
Kaido recalls the battle at God Valley.
There was no clear winner in that battle; the World Government killed Rocks, but the other members also looted God Valley's treasure.
He obtained the Azure Dragon Fruit at that time, making him one of the winners.
But the Golden Lion stole the most treasure.
Thanks to this, he was able to build a massive air pirate crew that rivaled the Rocks Pirates in power and even pushed the Roger Pirates to the brink of defeat.
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The key to the formation of the Flying Pirates was the power of the Float-Float Fruit.
The strength of a Devil Fruit depends on the user, but there are always exceptions.
If a powerful individual proficient in both types of Haki were to consume this fruit, they would instantly be able to recreate the formidable power of the Flying Pirates from back then!
A truly strategic Devil Fruit, powerful enough to influence the world order!
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"Jim, how much is our treasure worth in Berries?"
Jin paused for a moment, then thought for a while and said, "The funds that can be accessed immediately are around 90 billion Berries."
As the de facto ruler of Wano Country and the governor of the Beasts Pirates, Kaido's assets are definitely more than that.
However, most of these resources exist in non-cash forms, such as sea stone mines, the artificial Devil Fruit industry in collaboration with Doflamingo, and the exploitation of an entire country's workforce.
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"Hmm... Bring them all, in preparation for the auction."
"Mr. Kaido..."
King couldn't imagine Kaido honestly bidding against the auction. Logically speaking... shouldn't you just take what you want by force?
Kaido lightly tapped the armrest of the stone throne and said calmly:
"Doflamingo will return 90% of the Berries used to purchase the Float-Float Fruit."
"We are born with ten times more capital than others!"
"If the rules are in our favor, then we should follow them."
"It's time to rewrite the rules when they become unfavorable to us."
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"I've learned a lot, Mr. Kaido!"
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"An auction? Are you going, Stusi?"
Kingdom of Torrent - Cake Island.
Stussy, the Queen of Pleasure Street, sits opposite Charlotte Linlin, the Pirate Emperor of the New World.
Sitting next to him was Du Feld, one of the emperors of the underworld.
They were invited to Lingling's tea party.
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Stussy, holding his teacup and resting his chin on his hand, said slowly, "That sounds interesting... There should be quite a few familiar faces. Lingling, are you interested?"
Lingling frowned and thought for a while, then grinned broadly: "No interest, my children already have suitable partners!"
Upon hearing this, Stussy breathed a sigh of relief.
Her second identity is a senior agent of the World Government's CP0, and she has come on a mission this time.
According to intelligence, the Beasts Pirates are raising funds, clearly intending to participate in the auction.
If Charlotte Linlin goes too...
The movements of the Pirate Emperor are a major focus of CP's attention; if they were to meet, things could easily get out of control.
Confirming Lingling's intentions was one aspect; another purpose was...
Stussy looked at the moneylender king: "I have no resistance to auctions and such, Feld, lend me some money."
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Feld put down his teacup and said calmly, "Doubling the amount every month, how much do you want to borrow?"
Stusi smiled sweetly: "Borrow as much as you have~"
Anyway... I have no intention of paying it back.
Feld sneered, "I don't think you can afford to pay the interest."
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"Lingling~"
Stussy turned to look at Lingling and called out to her in a coquettish manner.
"Oh my god..." Charlotte Linlin laughed, "Just lend it to her, Feld, I'll vouch for it!"
"But……"
"I said, I'll vouch for you!"
The large face drew closer, its previous friendliness towards Stussy completely gone, and a terrifying sense of oppression enveloped Feld.
"Okay... I'll prepare the funds when I get back."
Feld immediately cowered, not daring to look directly at Lingling, and looked at Stusi instead.
"Even you have to sign a contract!"
"Thank you, Feld."
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The Five Elders have given an order that that person must not be allowed to obtain the Floating Fruit.
Stussy clearly sensed...
The higher-ups have already decided to take action against Uchiha Aren.
How did things come to this... It's just a pity about Lucci.
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Under the golden tree.
The hunter, whom the world knows should be in prison, was sitting cross-legged among his roots, his skin shimmering with golden light.
"Don't catch fish for a while. Guard this place and don't let anyone get close."
Allen said calmly.
What has been sealed in the Ice Cross in recent years is merely a sculpture of a hunter; he has been engaged in the work of hunting sea monsters to feed the trees.
Compared to pirates of varying quality, Sea Kings are beings with a more refined life force.
At this point, the roots of the golden tree had penetrated deep into the seabed, and it could automatically absorb natural energy even without being fed.
However, it seems to have encountered some kind of obstacle recently.
Through his connection with the Golden Tree's consciousness, Allen sensed... that there seemed to be some terrifying entity in the deep sea, repelling the Golden Tree's absorption.
There are still many secrets hidden in this ocean...
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Hunt opened his eyes, his crimson eyes flickering slightly: "Bartholomew Kuma contacted me earlier, it must be because the final modification is about to begin."
Allen pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Understood, I will go."
"Oh, right..."
Allen looked Hunter up and down: "Can you eat a Devil Fruit?"
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He was determined to get the Floating Fruit; if he could solve it with money, that would be best, but if not, he would take action.
No matter how much it costs, he will take it back from Doflamingo.
It's mine to begin with, why are you trying to sell it to me for money?
From the moment Doflamingo refused to hand it over obediently, he was destined for this beating.
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"Theoretically speaking, I could acquire the power of a Devil Fruit."
"However, when I return, I may be carrying Devil Fruit factors, and you will have to judge the risks yourself."
Is that so...?
There is no precedent for using two fruits at the same time. Before understanding Blackbeard's special physical structure, it's best not to take such an unnecessary risk.
With a thought, Allen sent a branch down from the crown of the golden tree.
The leaves unfolded, and a golden pill the size of a finger joint landed in Allen's hand.
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