One Piece: Adopting Akainu at the beginning, adopted son Barrett

Chapter 121 The deal with Roger
“Is this something we can listen to?”

The four people sitting in the corner secretly complained in their hearts, feeling surprised and uncertain.

There is no other reason, this is the main text of history! Although they don't know what the main text of history is, what can be simple when it comes to history?
Not to mention the distant past, just recently there is the world government that has stood for 800 years. Their history is not so glorious that you can't even imagine it.

The main text of this history may contain records of their shameful deeds.

In the corner, Kuzan, who was always passionate, calmed down and leaned against the two friends he had just met to try to keep each other warm.

It’s cold, too cold. The air starts to get colder for no reason.

The flames on Jhin's neck were burning fiercely, and it was obvious that he was also very uneasy.

Historical text, that's a good thing. It would be very exciting if the scandals of those guys in the World Government could be made public, right?
He has no sympathy for the World Government, and anything that can make them lose face is worthy of praise.

But the possibility is not great. At least, he has to wait until Long steps down and he becomes the boss! Before that, he will not take any action even if he wants to.

The pride of the Lunalia people would not allow him to go back on his word.

Borsalino consciously closed his eyes and lay on the cloud chair pretending to sleep, but the flickering light from his body attracted people's attention.

Oh my god, I'm just a part-time worker, I really want to run away, this kind of thing is not something I should understand at all~

Long's face was full of excitement, and he was hesitant to talk. After this conversation was over, he had many questions he wanted to ask Teacher Ross.

"I'm sorry, I don't quite understand these words, but you are right, these historical texts do record the signposts leading to the final island."

Ross first denied and then confirmed.

He continued speaking along the lines of Roger, clarifying that the ancient writing he knew also recorded some information.

But those are just very ordinary Chinese characters.

Ross, he is just lying now! Anyway, everything he said is true, so it is not really a lie.

Roger was delighted when he heard this. Although Ross couldn't decipher the ancient characters in the historical text, it was enough to get useful information!

"Hey! Don't be happy too soon, Captain Roger. I'll list what I can tell you first, and then you can ask me. I will never tell you anything that I shouldn't tell you, and you should understand why."

Just as Roger was about to ask, Ross immediately raised his hand to stop him. Roger on the opposite side had no choice but to sit down patiently and wait for the next step.

He was also mentally prepared for what Ross would say, but he couldn't help but feel a little regretful, and his inner emotions were completely written on his face.

Cap, who was sitting next to Ross, also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his good friend knew the limits, otherwise he really wouldn't know what to do.

He didn't understand what secrets were on the final island, but as it involved the historical text and the D clan, it would definitely not be a good thing if the two were combined.

It was clear that Ross had no intention of fully helping Roger get to the Final Island, nor did he intend to directly tell them about it, and that was enough.

Although Cap was also very curious about how Ross knew so many things, who doesn't have a secret or two?
Without making Roger anxious, Ross slowly stated the limit of what he could give:

“First, I can tell you who to find to lead you forward, for free.

Second, I can tell you the coordinates of at least four blocks of historical text, and this will be charged.

Third, I can tell you the whereabouts of a secret treasure, which is also charged, but only the three of you can know it, otherwise I can't guarantee how many people will want to hunt you down."

Ross did not blurt out the last sentence immediately, but said it after a little thought. His tone was very serious and fierce, which surprised Roger and the other two.

However, this last matter obviously had nothing to do with their goal, and it seemed to be Ross's personal bargain.

The matter of the secret treasure is what Rayleigh cares about the most. Something that can be called a secret treasure by someone like Ross may be quite important to them!
Even... maybe this secret treasure is one of the three legendary kings?

These three things were mentioned in the few words Roger heard on the historical text stone tablet, and their entire pirate group was aware of it.

Roger was most concerned about the first two things. He said without hesitation:

"Rose, just tell me what you want! As long as I have it, I will give it to you if I can get it. Please be sure to tell me the news! Please!"

Roger stood up and bowed, which surprised even Garp, and his attitude was quite humble.

Garp was very surprised because Roger was a very proud man, and every legendary pirate had his own persistence.

Even for Rocks, who forcibly integrated most of the pirates, his cadres could only nod and shake their heads at most, with each one more arrogant than the other.

Bow? I'm glad I didn't make you bow down!

Ross was also a little surprised. Could it be that Roger was already sick at this moment, but not as serious as it was later?

Most likely, otherwise Roger shouldn't have this attitude. On the surface, this is just a request and a transaction, and the attitudes of both parties should be equal.

Jabba and Rayleigh bowed their heads in silence.

None of them would question the captain's decision.

"Haha, it's not that serious, Captain Roger. You have what I want, and I have what you want. This is just a simple transaction."

Ross was polite at first, making a gesture to let Roger recover first, sit down and talk, and then slowly said: "Let's talk about the first one first. As far as I know, the only person in the world who can take you to the final island is in Wano Country. You must go to that country, or find someone from that country to take you to search.

I am not in a position to say the rest.”

Roger and Rayleigh's eyes looked a little dim.

They knew the news, but they didn't expect it to be the only news.

There must be a way or someone in this ocean who can take them to the final island, but the only one who is willing and able to take them there is in Wano Country.

This is quite bad news.

Sometimes having a clear goal isn't necessarily a good thing.

"I understand Ross, thank you for being willing to point us in the right direction, but this direction is really difficult."

Roger said after sighing.

He doesn't even know where Wano Country is, maybe Ross, Golden Lion, and the missing Kurozumi siblings know.

But none of them could help themselves.

Needless to say, Ross had issues of stance and identity. Leading them would only be digging his own grave. Right now, being able to point the way for them was already the limit.

The Golden Lion guy has completely different ideas from theirs, and there is also some grudge between them from the battle in the Valley of the Gods, so even if the other party is willing, Roger and others would not want to ask that guy for help.

The Kurozumi siblings are elusive and may already be in Wano Country.

It’s difficult…

Roger sighed. Rayleigh and Jabba were not in a good mood either. Perhaps Roger would never be able to find the final island until his death.

"Rose, I want the whereabouts of the four historical texts. What do you need?"

After calming down, Roger said calmly with a forced smile on his face.

Ross did not disturb them from their immersion in the atmosphere of sadness and choice, after all, the other party was the buyer.

After hearing Roger's decision, he said what he wanted without hesitation, and raised the price a little bit, saying:
"All of your experience in training the three colors of Haki with Mr. Rayleigh! And do me a small favor. It will take you about two weeks to a month."

"Is that all you need?"

Roger was puzzled. Was it true that four pieces of historical text were worth only this much?
The three-color domineering experience is simple, and they are all recorded because they need to be taught to some later partners.

As for time, it is true that they are now very pressed for time, but it is impossible to find four pieces of historical text in one month. They have only found a few pieces after sailing for all these years!

"This is the deal, Captain Roger. You may not realize the value of these things. You think what I paid is precious, but to me, it is as cheap as experience and time are to you."

Ross explained to Roger without hiding anything.

You can take advantage of transactions, but don't be too greedy. That is what stupid people and one-time buyers do.

Ross doesn't intend to do just a one-time deal. Let's not talk about the short term, and if he looks a little further into the future, Rayleigh's old lover Xia Qi alone is someone worthy of his friendship.

As expected, Xia Qi is the current king of Daughter Island. Ms. "Flame Flower" should have retired and given up the throne a few years ago.

As for the king of Amazon lilies, there is no need to say what his German surname is, right? They are all devoted and love-minded, and will actively stick to the person they are dumped by.

There is no need to say much about Xia Qi's intelligence ability, which is comparable to that of a CP agent. Ross needs her help in getting many things he wants.

Or a professional intelligence organization.

There are currently too few official members of the Nasdaq family, and it is impossible to train loyal intelligence personnel. This will only be possible after at least seven or eight years, when the next generation comes.

Xia Qi can not only trade information, but also ask the other party for teaching. With the relationship with Rayleigh Roger, the process will be quite smooth.

Although Rayleigh and Roger are both pirates, their character is quite good among this group and they are the best among the short ones.

When he thought of this, Ross couldn't help but blame himself in the past.

He was still quite young at that time. If he had had more negotiations with Whitebeard, he could have obtained a group of orphans of quite good quality from farther away, not to mention the nearby ones.

Those who can go on a ship full of pirates and not want to be pirates, needless to say, their natural character is definitely of high quality.

The orphans who could be adopted by Whitebeard would not be too old, and at this time he was not as "indifferent to meat and vegetables" as he would be in the future.

It’s all because of youth…

　I'll post two chapters first, I'm still typing.

　　Today is my eighteenth birthday, which is five days later than what is stated on my ID card. Originally, there should have been three chapters at this point.

　　Invited my brother to have a nice meal.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)