One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 281 The Golden Lion's House Buying Story
Goode faced the golden lion with a disdainful look in his eyes.

Although they didn't know what the Golden Lion was doing on Ghost Island, they absolutely couldn't give it a friendly welcome on their own turf.

You need to make the other party realize their own position.

"Chirp, hahaha!"

Faced with Goode's provocation, Shiki was furious, but he suppressed his anger, as he had come to ask for a favor.

He had prepared for twenty years and finally accumulated enough capital, but times had changed and the rise of the beasts disrupted his plans.

He originally planned to destroy the East Blue to exact revenge on the World Government, but now even doing so cannot fulfill his dream.

The World Government is not the only obstacle to his dream of becoming a king; the Beasts are also in his way. He needs a stronger military force.

Therefore, he changed his plans.

First, seize the position of Pirate King, rule over all pirates in the world, then eliminate all enemies one by one, and finally rule the world.

To become the Pirate King, the position of one of the Four Emperors is essential; he needs the influence of the Four Emperors to recruit strong individuals.

Shiki stared at Goode, taking a deep drag on his cigar: "You must be Goode. Just as rumored, you're an arrogant guy!"

"Of course you should be arrogant when you're young. Do you expect me to be like you, waiting until I'm old and frail to show my face and make a name for myself?"

Goode sneered.

This guy escaped from prison for twenty years. With the power of the Float-Float Fruit, even if he loses his legs, it won't affect his strength too much.

If he hadn't hidden himself away, with his peak strength, he could at least dominate a region by now. But instead, he neglected his roots and started a breeding farm.

How many twenty-year periods does one have in a lifetime?

He's just like Moriah.

"Hehehe, kid!"

Shiki, enraged, retorted, "This world isn't as simple as you think. You can't rule the world with just personal bravery!"

"Who says I have to rely on my personal bravery?"

Goode chuckled and opened his arms.

"Our beasts are full of martial virtue, have countless strong warriors, and possess immeasurable wealth. You cannot compare to them."

"Men, let these old fogies of the old era see what the new generation of pirates is like, and don't let them look down on us!"

"Yes, Lord Goode!"

The cadres grinned maliciously, stood up, ripped off their shirts, and struck various bodybuilding poses, displaying exaggerated muscles, along with large gold chains, gold bracelets, and rings adorning their fingers with gemstones.

The banquet hall suddenly shone brightly.

Each cadre was not only physically strong with shiny muscles, but also incredibly wealthy, practically as if the word "rich" was etched into their muscles.

Many pirates grinned, revealing that even their teeth were made of gold.

That's incredibly extravagant!

The Golden Lion and his men were dumbfounded.

I had heard of the wealth of all the animals, but only after seeing it for myself did I realize just how wealthy they were; even ordinary cadres were so extravagantly wealthy.

"Ouch!"

A waitress serving drinks tripped and fell, lifting her beautiful skirt and inadvertently revealing her rhinestone-studded panties.

The Golden Lion and his crew's eyes turned red.

Few pirates don't crave wealth.

"Pah, a bunch of bumpkins."

Goode snorted and sat down next to Kaido.

He has never mistreated his own family.

Let alone the officers, even the lowest-ranking pirates are not short of money. If they didn't squander it, they would have saved enough for retirement long ago.

Otherwise, why would his subordinates admire him so much every time he returned?

It's all because they offer good benefits!
The cohesion of the Beasts is no longer that of the loose pirate organization they once were, and their strength far surpasses what it once was.

The simplest example is SMILIE. At the beginning, real fighters desperately wanted it, but now it is disliked and only weak people who feel that their strength has no hope of improvement will take it.

With money, becoming stronger becomes easier.

Famous swords and powerful weapons, or even Devil Fruits, or at the very least, eating meat every day to build muscle, or finding a dojo in Wano Country to learn swordsmanship and Ryuo.

"Hey hey hey, we're having a banquet, don't spoil the drinking fun. What are you standing there for? Hurry up and pour the drinks."

Kaido laughed heartily, gesturing for Black Maria to pour Goode a drink, while also glaring at Goode.

"You haven't been back in ages, why don't you have a few more drinks!"

"Brother Kaido is right!"

Goode smiled, downed the drink in his bowl, and casually asked, "Brother Kaido, what are these guys doing on Onigashima?"

“Oh, that’s exactly what I was going to tell you.” Kaido glanced at Shiki.

"They want to buy Beehive Island!"

"Ok?"

Goode's eyes lit up.

Tell me earlier!
He thought they were there to cause trouble!

Since they are customers, we can't be indifferent to them. Although Beehive Island is a special case, it's not impossible to sell it if the price is right.

Beehive Island is a hot potato; it's a hot potato because it's teeming with pirates who fight all the time and are difficult to manage.

Strict rules will drive away pirates and cause Beehive Island to lose its value; if left unchecked, it won't be able to generate wealth.

It's good to sell it!

He actually wanted to take action a long time ago.

Goode looked at the golden lion with a bright smile.

"Want to buy Beehive Island?"

"Yes."

Shiki's gaze was solemn.

Plans have changed!

Having witnessed the immense wealth of the beasts, he realized that his own meager fortune would hardly be enough to sway them.

To obtain Beehive Island, you must offer something of equal value that all the beasts desire, but what can be equivalent to Beehive Island?
This deal is going to fall through!

"Hehehe, easy to say, easy to say!"

Goode beamed with joy.

With a little thought, one can guess the Golden Lion's purpose in wanting Beehive Island, which is also the greatest value of Beehive Island.

As for Shiki becoming one of the Four Emperors, it won't have much of an impact on him; the World Government will be the one with a headache.

The World Government cannot fight him head-on, mainly because there are other forces restraining him, especially the Four Emperors.

With two of the Four Emperors' positions currently vacant, he is quite anxious. The sooner this gap is filled, the greater the pressure on the World Government will be, and the less pressure Hoenn will be under.

At most, Kaido will have a headache.

Goode's expression became much more serious.

“Mr. Shiki, you are a senior figure and understand the value of Beehive Island better than anyone else. Now, all the pirates in the New World are eyeing Beehive Island. Whoever can seize it first will gain the upper hand!”

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Shiki was stunned.

Just a moment ago they were calling him an old guy, but now they're calling him a senior.

That attitude changed too quickly!
Goode rubbed his hands together, his eyes full of anticipation.

"So, what price are you planning to offer?"

"this."

Shiki hesitated for a moment.

I can't say it!
He only prepared five billion pegories!

After a moment's hesitation, Shiki spread his five fingers.

Goode's eyes lit up when he saw this.

"500 million Baileys?"

"5"

Shiki's face twitched.

Even if you sold their pirate crew, they wouldn't be worth 50 billion Berries!

"550 billion Baileys!"

"50 billion?!"

Goode's tone suddenly rose!
For ordinary pirates, 50 billion is indeed not a small amount, after all, Beehive Island is special only in that it does not generate much wealth.

If the Pirate Park were to impose taxes, the pirates would be in an uproar.

The Hoenn community is an exception.

But a mere 5 billion Berries isn't even enough for him to pay the Beast Pirates a month's salary, let alone feed the beggars.

Good waved his hand impatiently.

"Come here, see the guests off!"

(End of this chapter)