Chapter 191 Coin Island
New World.
The Island of Coins.
This island was originally a deserted island, but because of its unique geographical location, it is located at the convergence point of many trade routes in the New World. Due to the need for trade and supplies, it gradually developed a prosperous business.
Because of this, this island later became a territory that many forces and pirate groups in the underground world competed for. After all, the more prosperous the place, the more money, intelligence and resources flow, in other words, huge profits.
After more than ten years of oppression, competition, and war, this island has experienced countless wars and was taken into the pocket of the dark emperor of the underground world, Lu Field, and has developed rapidly under the latter's strong promotion. Now it has become a well-known financial port in the New World.
Countless banks, large and small, have set up branches here, and various news agencies, chambers of commerce, casinos, commercial facilities are everywhere, and high-rise buildings are everywhere.
In terms of topography, due to the continuous reclamation and expansion by Lu Field, the "King of Usury", the bird's-eye view presents a vague huge coin shape. In addition, with the huge amount of financial business circulating here every day, the original name of the island has been gradually forgotten by people.
Everyone habitually calls this island "Coin Island".
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On the deck of the warship, Darren flipped through the intelligence documents handed over by Zhan Guo, and simply learned about the information of the golden island on the distant sea.
"So, in general, this is an island that is rich?"
Darren made a concise summary.
Zhan Guo nodded and said in a deep voice:
"'Loan shark king' Lu Field... This guy controls more than 50% of the loan shark business in the underground world. The banks and money houses he controls are called 'money boxes'. There is even a saying in the New World - 'Field's shit is gold'."
"Although it is a bit exaggerated, it is enough to show this guy's resources and strength."
Darren rolled his eyes and said with a smile:
"I am very curious, how did this rich guy survive in the New World?"
Zhan Guo shook his head and sighed:
"This guy serves not only chambers of commerce, fleets and pirates... It is said that many member countries of the World Government have cooperative relations with him. After all, any force may encounter such an emergency situation as capital turnover, so no matter how chaotic the New World is, it has nothing to do with this coin island."
"This island is like a peaceful area in a storm, and it has always stood firm."
"Therefore, many lawless people and dark areas have gathered here."
Darren suddenly realized.
If there is such a relationship, then it is understandable.
Otherwise, with such a fertile cake in the New World, it would be hard for those greedy guys to resist taking a bite.
As for the cooperation of the member states of the World Government... Although he does not know the inside story, Darren can probably guess that it is very likely related to the Heavenly Gold.
The World Government collects huge amounts of Heavenly Gold from the member states every year.
But not every member state can pay on time. After all, climate, business, war and other reasons will lead to instability in domestic tax revenue.
But the attitude of the World Government towards Heavenly Gold is absolutely not allowed to be postponed.
In this way, many members of the member states with financial difficulties can only use their financial income as collateral to borrow high-interest loans from the "Coin Island" to pay enough Heavenly Gold.
In this way, although they have to pay extra high interest, it at least gives the member states room to survive.
Just listening to the tone of Zhan Guo...
Darren glanced at Zhan Guo obscurely.
Could it be that the Navy Headquarters also borrowed high-interest loans from Lu Field as a supplement to military expenses?
"What's that look in your eyes..."
Zhan Guo rolled his eyes unhappily.
He naturally noticed Darren's strange look and laughed and scolded:
"Although the Navy is short of military funds, it is not to the point of borrowing high-interest loans!"
Borsalino next to him suddenly said:
"After all, we can't afford such high interest..."
Darren:...
Zhan Guo:...
"Ahem... Darren, are you sure the source of this information is credible?"
Zhan Guo coughed twice and changed the subject without blushing.
"General Zhan Guo, the information should be fine..."
Darren nodded,
"Although it is only a small-scale auction, many well-known forces in the New World have received invitations."
At this point, his tone was slightly cold.
"But this also means that we are likely to encounter many unexpected enemies in this operation."
Zhan Guo's face also darkened, and he was clearly aware of this problem.
Since it is an auction in the underground world, and it is a powerful and precious devil fruit like the Momo Fruit, it will naturally attract countless forces to compete for it.
After all, the title of "World Destroyer" Bondi Waldo is here. It can be said without hesitation that no matter which force obtains the Momo Fruit, it will add an extremely powerful combat force!
Large pirate groups, chambers of commerce, powerful countries... It can be imagined that this auction will never be so "peaceful".
And all this is at an extreme disadvantage for the navy.
Think about that picture for a moment:
In the bustling auction, many powerful pirates and dark forces were bidding enthusiastically, and then a group of navy suddenly appeared...
By then, their navy will definitely become the target of public criticism!
Once they take action, the pirates and dark forces will definitely target the navy as soon as possible!
Whether the Momo Fruit can be obtained is one thing, but being caught by the navy is another matter.
After a period of silence, Warring States slowly exhaled and said in a deep voice:
"No matter what, Darren boy, our primary target this time is Golden Lion Shiji."
"Momo Fruit must not fall into his hands!"
Darren raised his eyebrows:
"So what you mean is..."
Warring States considered it and said:
"If possible, try to obtain the Momo Fruit in a peaceful way. After all, there is a high chance that there will be members from World Government member countries at the auction..."
"So we bid as normal according to the auction process?" Darren was a little surprised, "Then how to arrange the funds..."
Warring States glanced at him:
"The funds of this headquarters are tight, so this task will be left to you."
He looked calm and composed.
Darren:…
"Sengoku General, I don't think the situation will remain controllable."
Darren thought for a while and then said:
"Since the Golden Lion's goal is the Momo Fruit, it is impossible to obtain it in a peaceful way due to his character... He is a real pirate, so he will naturally act in a pirate manner."
Warring States pinched his temples with a headache.
He also took this factor into consideration.
"Do you have any good suggestions?"
Darren did not answer immediately.
He looked through the intelligence documents in his hand, a sneer gradually appeared on his lips, and suddenly asked a seemingly unrelated question:
"I heard that in this Island of Coins, almost the entire city is made of various coins?"
"Yes, after all, that guy Lou Field is very wealthy...wait, what do you want to do!?"
Warring States replied subconsciously, but he immediately noticed something strange and his expression changed slightly.
Darren said with a half-smile:
"Didn't you say that many pirates and dark forces will participate in the auction?"
"This time we... let's just catch them all."
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