The person is wearing a straw hat, and starts with the power of words!

"Sorry, Your Majesty, I overreacted... Please continue."

He then stood aside.

Since his attitude in admitting his mistake was relatively good, Emperor Sima did not pursue the matter further.

"Kemi, I hope you will be the closing item for today's auction, the goal of which is..."

Everyone was shocked when they heard Sima Di's plan!

"So this is it?"

"is that a lie?"

"Stop...stop joking!"

"Your Majesty, this can't be real, can it?"

......

It's not that they lost their composure, but rather it was part of Sima Di's plan...

terrible!

It turns out it's going to be...

?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?炷?

5000+ words! My wife was six months pregnant and had been running around in pain, and it turned out to be ingrown toenail...

Today's update is 10,000 words; I'll definitely add more tomorrow!

62. Poor Celestial Dragons? They've probably lost their minds!

"Kemi, I hope you will be the grand finale item for today's auction, with the goal of attracting a Celestial Dragon of sufficient stature to the event."

"Then......"

"Killing a Celestial Dragon has attracted the attention of a Marine Admiral!"

The people inside the tavern were collectively shocked!

They stared in disbelief at Sima Di, who was actually focusing his gaze on the naval admiral.

But...

why?

That's a Navy admiral!

The strongest fighter in this ocean, why provoke him for no reason?

"I don't understand, what does this have to do with saving Luffy's brother?" Sanji asked, puzzled.

“I guess… the Emperor wants to test our fighting strength,” Zoro chimed in.

—He was brought back by Emperor Sima using the rabbit talisman.

Is this a test of combat capabilities?

Or should we use a naval general to test our combat capabilities?

Everyone's faces twitched. Zoro, you really have wild ideas...

“That’s right, Zoro is correct,” Sima Di affirmed. “Once a Celestial Dragon is killed, the Navy must send an Admiral to hunt him down. The most likely candidate is the fastest, Kizaru.”

"Borsalino belongs to Luffy and me. The rest of you are responsible for fighting against the Marines."

"This plan requires me to confirm a hypothesis, and at the same time, while testing the Straw Hat Pirates' combat strength, it also serves to establish our reputation and give them a basis for cooperating with the Whitebeard Pirates."

Ah this...

Everyone was stunned.

So, what seems like a mindless operation actually involves a whole host of plans by Emperor Sima?

besides......

"Cooperating with the Whitebeard Pirates? The Yonko crew that Ace was with?" Nami asked.

Sima Di nodded and looked at Xia Qi.

"Shakky, do you have a way to contact the Whitebeard Pirates? After we escaped from Borsalino's clutches, I need a chance to speak directly with Whitebeard."

"You really think highly of me," Shakky laughed. "I'll give it a try... It's a pity that old man isn't here, otherwise he could have contacted Whitebeard directly."

Rayleigh, the King of Darkness?

Also.

Given his status and the mutual respect between Roger and Whitebeard, having a Den Den Mushi number wouldn't be a big problem for him.

"So... this is the first step of my plan. Who agrees, and who disagrees?"

Faced with Sima Di's question, the Straw Hat Pirates all stood up.

"He's just a general, we can definitely do it!"

"let's hit!"

"I'm getting excited! Even though I'm a skeleton, without warmth or blood, hohohoho—"

......

The Straw Hat Pirates' confidence was also a source of admiration for Camie.

She nodded and said, "I believe you. I'm willing to be sold at the auction!"

Although it sounds strange, it's fine as long as I agree.

"Wait, wait!" Xiao Ba shouted, "We absolutely have to go! Please let me go to the auction with Kemi!"

There are even people who actively request to be sold into auction?

Although Xiao Ba's initial intention was good, all I can say is that he was courageous.

As for his IQ...

“Beautiful mermaids sold at auctions won’t be mistreated because of their rarity; at most, they’ll be scolded a few times. But male merfolk, or even octopus merfolk, are a different story,” Sima Di said.

Xiao Ba's face darkened.

Because what Sima Di said was the reality.

"I see......"

Papara had something to say, but Kemi covered it up tightly.

"I believe in Sanji and his men, they will definitely save me!" Camie said firmly.

This deeply moved the Straw Hat Pirates.

"Hi~ Princess, your knight will never abandon you!" Sanji declared, his eyes sparkling with love.

The overall situation has been decided.

But it's only a localized issue...

Sima Di looked at Usopp with a strange expression.

I thought Usopp had made up his mind, but I was wrong...

In the end, it didn't happen!

“Usopp, with your current strength... you’ll only be a hindrance to us in this operation,” Sima Di said bluntly. “You and Run Fast should stay here and wait for our triumphant return.”

Usopp lowered his head dejectedly.

already......

They don't even have the right to participate in the war anymore?

Do not!

If things continue like this, we'll definitely be abandoned!

no way!

Usopp finally mustered up his courage, resolutely took out the Super Divine Water from his weapon pouch, uncorked the bottle, and drank it all in one gulp!

All in one go.

“Uh—｀ ‖—”

Usopp clutched his own neck and collapsed to the ground, writhing in agony.

The Straw Hat Pirates all smiled.

Have you finally made up your mind?

Regarding the issue of the super-toxic water...

Sima Di did suggest that Usopp take the Super Divine Water, and he was the only one who actively suggested it.

It seems there's a very high probability of success.

"Everyone, rest and recharge. I'll take Camie to the auction first, giving them time to promote themselves and attract the Celestial Dragons."