Chapter 286 Porusalino: Three Tons of Spiritual Stones! I... Sorry, I Went to the Wrong Auction House.
Chapter 286 Porusalino: Three tons of spiritual stones! Sorry, I went to the wrong auction house.
As we all know, great pirates like Whitebeard have basically achieved all the material pursuits in their lives. For them, spiritual value realization is what they care about most in the rest of their lives.
This is also the reason why Whitebeard can be compared with Roger and is called the legendary great pirate; while BIGMOM and Beasts, who are keen on fighting for territory, can only be called great pirates - the pursuit of both parties is very intuitive. their levels.
As for what Whitebeard pursues spiritually...
In addition to the protection of his family that everyone in the world knows, the most admirable thing about Whitebeard is his justice, loyalty and keeping his promises.
Therefore, Lieutenant General He came up with such a strategy to let the "NEW Golden Lion Pirates" place the auction of Devil Fruit in the territorial waters of the Whitebeard Pirates, and let the Whitebeard Pirates serve as witnesses.
No one would ask for trouble and attack the auction he protects on Whitebeard's territory.
Of course, the premise of all this is that Fraser has to convince Whitebeard...
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During the great expedition against the Four Emperors BIGMOM that shocked the world, the thirty-four islands of Totland that were originally under the rule of the Charlotte family were more or less affected by the war. In fact, Including Cake Island, the headquarters of the Charlotte family, several islands even disappeared from the map.
But as the saying goes, nothing can be established without destruction. The disappearance of these islands that represent the rule of the Charlotte family has given the "NEW Golden Lion Pirates" the opportunity to transform "all nations" to the greatest extent - with dense island fragments and hundreds of each other's ships. The connected semi-permanent ships are the base point, integrating trading, auction, entertainment and exchange venues, forming an amazing landscape like a "Pirate World Expo".
Naturally, all of this cannot be accomplished by the "NEW Golden Lion Pirates" who have just returned to the sea. In fact, whether it is financial operations, business methods, or even publicity methods, Fraser All received guidance from experts.
It’s not just Porusalino, but the people Polusalino has deployed in various parts of the world and at all levels over the years:
The "World Economic News", known as the world's number one media, under the arrangement of President Morgans and Shadow President Huo Minggu Sheng, helped spread the word - a front-page headline worth 100 million Baileys, which can be read three times in one breath. serial issue;
"JOKER", known as the number one trading giant in the underground world, also known as Doflamingo, personally provided business methods and took the initiative to talk about cooperation, and even handed over some of the monopolistic Sky Island specialty products to "NEW Golden Lion Sea" The "Thieves Group", the "only strategic partner of the Don Quixote family", will be responsible for sales in the new world;
Porusalino even slightly used the massive funds of the Telephone Bug clan, asking Fraser to use the "treasure left by the Golden Lion Admiral during his lifetime" as an excuse to provide it to his men as their initial operating capital. .
To be honest, under such an arrangement, even a new pirate, let alone today's Fraser, would become a giant.
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"General Kizaru, although our NEW Golden Lion Pirates have no intention of being an enemy of the Navy, we will not refuse you to participate in this auction, but you must abide by our rules, from the specific number of participants to all handling fees. There is no room for negotiation!”
Frazier was playing a double act with Porusalino.
"We can accept the limited number of participants, but the handling fee... Mr. Fraser, have you mistaken your identity?"
Porusalino's slightly frivolous voice on the other end of the phone was very recognizable, but the frivolity was also mixed with a lot of feigned warning and disdain:
"You must remember that the former master of Totland Sea was wiped out by our navy, and your former captain, the flying pirate Golden Lion, also died at the hands of our navy!"
It has to be said that after so many years of training, Fraser has already successfully completed his transformation - his reputation as a pirate is no longer 80% dependent on Porusalino's marketing efforts like it was back then. , but he can grasp it to a certain extent.
I saw a hint of gloom flashing in his eyes, and he smiled coldly:
"Stop scaring people! General Kizaru! Whether it's the Admiral or BIGMOM, they have already realized it from the moment they set out to sea... and so did I, Fraser!"
"The status of the four emperors of the 'NEW Golden Lion Pirates' was not given by your navy, and I, Fraser, the title of 'Black Sword' was not given by you! Either don't participate in our auction, or Just pay the 30% handling fee for your navy..."
"The tone is quite loud!"
"Just say whether your navy will participate or not! Or do you want to start a war with the pirate groups in our new world?"
"...30% is too much. You know those two devil fruits will be sold for a sky-high price! Don't go too far!"
"This is not a problem that I should consider... Communicate with your marshal, General Kizaru!"
After Fraser finished speaking, he immediately hung up the phone with a look like "I don't give a fuck about your Navy at all."
The members of the Whitebeard Pirates, who were watching the entire phone call between Frazier and Porusalino, looked at Frazier with completely different eyes. Not only did they come to the door, but they also talked to their boss Talking about cooperation, and being able to not give face to Admiral Porusalino, at least in terms of courage and momentum, he is indeed worthy of the position of the Four Emperors of BIGMOM.
After ending the long-rehearsed call, Fraser turned around and helplessly spread his hands toward Whitebeard:
"You have seen the situation, Mr. Whitebeard. Even the navy is ready to attack these two top-notch superhuman devil fruits, let alone other forces... Although our 'NEW Golden Lion' pirate group is not afraid of any enemies, But I am really worried that the auction process will be damaged. After all, this is our most important industry and it is related to our credibility... That’s why I found you. You are probably the only person in the world who can guarantee that this auction will proceed normally. people."
No one doesn't like to hear good things, even Whitebeard is no exception. But if you like what you hear, Whitebeard will not rashly agree to Frasier's request simply because of his flattery:
"Gu la la la la, funny boy!"
Whitebeard sat in his exclusive seat and looked at Frasier as if he was looking at a noisy child.
"You are a pirate, and I am also a pirate, so you should know very well that if you want me to agree to your request, it is not enough to be obedient..."
"I understand that our 'NEW Golden Lion Pirates' will give 15% of the proceeds from this auction to the Whitebeard Pirates, which is considered the basis of our sincerity and friendship between the two parties."
Frazier lowered his head slightly and kept his attitude straight.
Whitebeard did not express his position immediately, but "Phoenix" Marco, who was measuring his blood pressure, turned his head to look at Fraser with half-drooped fish eyes:
"Fifteen percent of the 'NEW Golden Lion' pirate group's proceeds from this auction? It's really an exaggeration. It's enough to buy several islands in the New World, right? But... who are confirmed to be present this time?"
The higher the benefits, the higher the risks. Compared to his invincible father, Marco needs to assess risks as much as possible.
"I can only say a lot - Ben Beckman, the vice-captain of the Red-haired Pirates, has confirmed to participate, and will be accompanied by two officers, Jesus Bu and Dege; Crocodile from the Shichibukai will participate, and the accompanying personnel are currently unknown. ; The navy will definitely participate, and if nothing unexpected happens, the person leading the team should be General Porusalino; 'NEW Navy' has confirmed its participation, and Colonel Malvern of the 'Fallen Navy' will personally attend; the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey... D·Long hasn’t replied to me yet, but considering the cooperation between us, there should be no surprises; the Beast Pirates have confirmed their participation, but the specific disaster is unclear..."
Because his eyes were slightly narrowed, Marco's already listless eyes drooped even more. He glanced at the blood pressure monitor, frowned slightly, but then returned to the state where he couldn't cheer up for anything, while muttering softly:
"This is indeed a rather exaggerated guest list... No wonder you found Dad and are so sincere."
After talking to Marco, Fraser looked at Whitebeard again, who finally wanted to make a decision:
"I'm very curious, kid. Isn't that superhuman fluttering fruit the ability of that guy Shi Ji? As his successor, aren't you tempted? Choose to put it up for auction? I remember you are not a person with abilities, right? ?”
"About this issue..."
Fraser shrugged, "I don't have any thoughts of becoming an ability user, Mr. Whitebeard, even if it is the ability of the Admiral... As for my subordinates, although they are also followers of the Admiral, I know very well , and no one has the qualifications to inherit this fluttering fruit."
"So, auction may be the best way to let the most capable and resourceful person get it. Even if it is a lucky guy - if the Admiral knows about it, he will definitely approve of my approach."
"Don't you plan to become an esper?"
Whitebeard looked Fraser up and down again meaningfully, then laughed and patted his son on the shoulder:
"Gu la la la la! Fifteen percent? I agree, let Marco take full responsibility!"
"However, I really want to see that guy Shiji's expression when he knows that his ability is being auctioned, gula la la la!"
At the same time, Wano Country.
"I didn't expect that the Devil Fruit once possessed by Lingling and Old Man Shiji would reappear in the world so quickly."
Kaido, who had received the exact news and invitation, was eating and drinking happily at the banquet arranged by Black Carbon Orochi.
"Soul Fruit! Piaopiao Fruit! If Wano Country can get them, what other force in the world can be our enemy?"
The ugly-looking black charcoal snakes hugged each other, salivating over it - whether it was the Golden Lion or BIGMOM, although they were very powerful in themselves, their great fame was inseparable from their respective Devil Fruits.
"Epidemic" Quinn, who was sitting at the same table, did not take it for granted like Orochi. He said in a deep voice:
"In addition to the Beasts Pirates, that Frasier has publicly extended invitations to the two Yonko Pirates, Red Hair and Whitebeard. There are also revolutionary armies, the 'NEW Navy', and the Navy Headquarters and some Tianlong People are invited too!”
"The Navy is also interested?"
Orochi frowned in surprise, and turned his attention to "Fire Disaster" who had more say.
Seeing the other party's questioning look, Jin, who was enjoying the delicious food, explained impatiently:
"Of course, even without the existence of these two top devil fruits, the Navy Headquarters will not fail to interfere with the gathering of so many top forces."
After glancing at Brother Jin who was enjoying his meal, the younger brother cautiously made another bold assumption:
"Could it be the conspiracy of Whitebeard and that Frasier? Want to catch us all?"
"Stupid Jack! Please use your brain!"
Jhin rubbed his temples in annoyance: "Ben Beckman, Porusalino, Marco, Crocodile, plus other major forces, even at the peak of Whitebeard's life, he would not be able to eat them all in one go. , let alone the so-called 'NEW Golden Lion Pirates'!"
As he spoke, Jhin slapped Quinn's protruding hand with his scabbard. This bastard actually planned to snatch the wine from his table, as if he was trying to steal the position of vice-captain.
"Anyway, let me take the lead this time. First of all, I am the most mobile, so I can easily escape if something unexpected happens."
With that said, Jhin snatched the uneaten sashimi from Jack's plate and ate it all under the opponent's extremely aggrieved eyes.
Only then did he say his second reason with satisfaction:
"Secondly, these two idiots Jack and Quinn might cause trouble again!"
"What did you say? Jhin, you bastard! Give me the wine!"
Seeing that the auction time was approaching, a certain island in Whitebeard's territory that was chosen as the auction venue became extremely lively.
These days, both first-rate and second-rate forces are frantically spying on intelligence. Regarding the people participating in the auction, the exhibits, and possible situations. From the most basic mutual testing of words to the installation of high-tech monitoring equipment, all parties are racking their brains, trying to obtain information before the auction officially begins. Leading edge in intelligence warfare.
"I didn't expect that there is such a beautiful island on the territory of the Whitebeard Pirates! Even if you don't get anything at the auction, it's not in vain!"
An espionage officer of the Beast Pirates disguised as a weapons smuggler was chatting with the next table with a smile - to inquire about information, you must start with chatting. If there is a topic, talk about it, and if there is no topic, create a topic.
It's a pity that the person he chose to create a topic was a little bit...
"What are you talking about! The territorial waters of our Whitebeard Pirates, from scenery to food, are the best in the New World in every sense!"
As the pirate captain working with Marco this time, "Maelstrom Spider" Scuyard drank the wine in his glass and looked at the weapons dealer with dissatisfaction - no wonder in the original plot of One Piece , he will be instigated by Sakaski to rebel. After all, he highly approves everything about the Whitebeard Pirates. Once he knows that the facts he approves are false and he may be betrayed, he will inevitably go to extremes. .
ps: Yesterday, a reader said that strategic devil fruits such as Piaopiao Fruit and Soul Soul Fruit should be eaten immediately when found - but there are three problems. First, unless it is a devil fruit with very obvious characteristics, I have never seen it. It is impossible for ordinary people who read the devil fruit illustrated book to know the specific situation of the fruit; secondly, when the devil fruit was discovered, there were Frasier's men and Stussy. These are two forces, there can't be one on each side, right? Third, although Fraser himself is not a Devil Fruit user, he will not eat Devil Fruits. This involves a setting of the old thief Oda, and since he is an undercover agent, he must report to Porusalino first.
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