One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 286 The Golden Lion's Deal
Beehive Island, port.

Dozens of pirate ships were lined up densely, including some with flags that inspired fear.

"That's Crocodile!"

"He's actually here too!"

"At this time of day, it wouldn't be surprising for anyone to be on the island!"

Many powerful pirates have appeared one after another, and they all have some grudges against each other. Friction is inevitable, but all parties are still relatively restrained.

According to the rules of Beehive Island, pirates can seek revenge against each other, but they must follow some special rules, such as the most popular "three coins" kidnapping game.

The frictions between the parties are mostly centered around the game of vying for players.

"Chirp, hahaha!"

A large pirate ship with a golden lion prow descended from the sky and landed heavily in the harbor, splashing up a lot of waves.

The Koya royal family's ship followed closely behind.

"coming!"

Inside the alley, Law and Coby peered into the harbor. When they saw their companions being led off the ship by the Golden Lion's men, they were taken aback.

The situation has changed!

According to their original plan, they intended to sneak onto the Golden Lion's ship and rescue people while the Golden Lion was away.

Now, however, his companions have been taken away.

"What is the Golden Lion trying to do?"

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Luo's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had realized something.

Among pirates, buying and selling prisoners is a common practice. Considering the trade fair, Golden Lion Shiki may very well be planning to sell his crewmates.

But it could also be bait.

He can't act yet. If he uses his ability to save people now, he'll definitely be noticed. Besides, he doesn't have the stamina to carry so many companions too far.

"Let's go to Skull Castle!"

Luo made a decisive decision.

This trade fair will be held at the Skull Castle in the center of the island, and the Golden Lion must be going there, so they need to infiltrate it first.

Meanwhile, in the Fengyuan community.

Marco's house.

Goode and Marco sat in the pavilion in the courtyard, while a few women happily played with Little Pineapple not far away.

After the Whitebeard Pirates disbanded, only Marco remained on Beehive Island, while the other captains went to the Hoenn community on other islands.

They are protecting their father's territory in another way.

"Marco."

Goode and Marco are having tea.

"You've heard about this trade fair, haven't you?"

"Ah."

Marco nodded, looking rather melancholy.

Beehive Island is about to change hands.

“I understand, Goode, you don’t need to care about my feelings.”

"That's good."

Goode nodded slightly.

There are countless brainless pirates on Beehive Island. If it weren't for Marco in charge, the Hoenn community wouldn't be able to live in peace.

He had to mention the island rental issue, otherwise he would inevitably have some reservations. He was still very considerate of his employees.

“Not just the Hive, I will rent out other islands as well, but don’t worry, Sphinx Island is an exception.”

"Thank you, Goode."

Marco expressed his gratitude.

He didn't actually care what would become of Hive Island. He stayed in Hive mainly because he wanted to repay Goode's kindness. Compared to other islands, Hive needed a strong person to be in charge.

As for his father, he missed the past when he lived with his father, not the island, and the other captains felt the same way.

The Sphinx was the only exception; it was Dad's hometown.

"Good."

Marco hesitated for a moment.

"Can I ask you a favor?"

"Of course, we are friends."

Goode nodded with a smile.

His interactions with the White Group were driven by self-interest, but that didn't prevent them from becoming friends. He was happy to help with anything that wasn't too difficult.

Marco pulled out a newspaper, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes: "This man claims to be Whitebeard's son and is hunting down a captain under the Whitebeard Pirates. I need your help to stop him!"

"Let me see."

Goode took the newspaper. The newly appointed Shichibukai, "Whitebeard Jr." Edward Weevil, the pirate who severed Zephyr's arm.

The world government is making one blunder after another.

In this way, Rayleigh lays the foundation, Zephyr guides advanced techniques, and finally Kaido delivers a sudden enlightenment with his staff.

complete!

"No problem, leave it to me."

"Thank you."

Marco was relieved.

With Goode's words in mind, Webull cannot escape.

He is now all alone, without a pirate ship to sail the seas, and even if he did, it would be difficult to find Weevil, so he can only ask Goode for help.

As for using the company's ship, that was ultimately a private matter for these remnants of the gang, and he felt embarrassed to take up company resources.

In the afternoon, at Skull Castle.

Groudon's bidding and trading venue.

The bigwigs received their number tags and entered the venue one by one. The bidding projects had been announced, totaling twenty islands.

The reception room next door.

Goode and the Golden Lion sat in the sofa area.

"Have you raised the full 100 billion?"

"Hehehe, not yet."

Shiki, with a cigar in his mouth, was quite dissatisfied.

He was very unhappy to see Beehive Island, the last item on the list of tenders, but since he hadn't accumulated 100 billion Berries, he couldn't vent his anger.

"Although I didn't raise the full 100 billion, I managed to snag quite a few good deals this time!"

"Give me an estimate!"

Following Shiki's words, his subordinates escorted a group of pirates and three marines into the room.

Goode glanced at it and raised an eyebrow.

"The Heart Pirates?"

"That's right!"

Shiki grinned.

"The captain of this pirate crew is Trafalgar Law, the Surgeon of Death. It's said that his Ope Ope no Mi (Op-Op Fruit) ability can grant immortality, making him worth 50 billion Berries!!"

"You caught Trafalgar Law?"

Goode was somewhat surprised.

If the Golden Lion were to sell Law to him, offsetting the 50 billion Berries, it wouldn't be impossible. Whether it's his own potential or the immortality surgery, Law is worthy of 50 billion Berries.

"No, he got away."

Shiki said with a gloomy face, "However, Trafalgar Law will definitely come to rescue his men. We just need to wait for him to appear!"

"This isn't right."

Goode sneered: "What captain would risk their life to save their men? You're not trying to get something for nothing, are you?"

"Hehehe, don't think of that guy as so heartless."

Shiki didn't believe Law would save people, but he had no choice; time was too tight, so he had to play all his cards.

"Those few naval personnel are also bargaining chips. Besides them, the royal family and people of the Kingdom of Koya are also in my hands, and they can all be given to you!"

"And this one too!"

A Devil Fruit was placed in front of Goode, with nine petals in total, and orange petal-like patterns on its back.

According to market prices, an ordinary Devil Fruit can sell for at least 100 million Berries, while a powerful Devil Fruit can sell for 1 billion Berries.

The result of the surgery is worth 50 billion, placing it in the most valuable category.

Good picked up the Devil Fruit and examined it.

"Kyuubi?"

The petal pattern looks a lot like a tail, and there are exactly nine petals. Considering that the divination symbol of the palace chief was "gold", could it refer to the golden lion?

Unfortunately, the Nine-Tailed Fox isn't considered very powerful among mythical beasts, mainly because foxes are generally weak, and its value is only around 10 billion.

Otherwise, the Golden Lion wouldn't have been willing to take it out.

After thinking for a long time, Goode put down the fruit.

“That’s not enough. All you’ve brought out is only worth a maximum of 30 billion Berries. However, I can rent Beehive Island to you, but on one condition.”

"What conditions?"

Your blood!

Goode curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

The World Government has a Seraph of the Sea version of the Seven Warlords, so it's not unreasonable for them to have a Seraph of the Four Emperors version!

(End of this chapter)